Guest Interview: Samantha McLean talks to President of REISA and Co-Director of Ouwens Casserly Real Estate, Alex Ouwens, about SA’s change in government, the increase in auction activity and his suggested solution for Stamp Duty. They also discuss his agency’s recent expansion, how their culture and values drive performance, how they get their teams to meetings and how he keeps on track with his own goals.
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Episode host: Samantha McLean
Special guest: Alex Ouwens
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Episode host: Samantha McLean
Special guest: Alex Ouwens
SHOW NOTES / LINKS
01:30 SA’s recent government election and the changes planned for real estate
03:20 Thoughts on Jay Weatherill’s renewable energy deal with Elon Musk
04:20 Interest from interstate buyers have increased over last 6-9 months
06:30 Rising auction clearance rates in SA
09:40 For more information about legislation, or if you have any feedback visit reisa.com.au or ocre.com.au
10:20 Legislation and taxation are the two key areas the SA government should improve.
11:10 Alex’s solution to stamp duty tax in SA; introducing a “loan scheme” for first home buyers and downsizers.
12:50 The diversification of agents who perform well VS those who don’t; lifting the standards of the profession
14:00 Alex Ouwens and Nathan Casserly cover story; what has changed since then
16:00 Importance of being less about competition and more about customer experience and agent growth
18:30 Ouwens Casserly passes down its leadership to its teams through quarterly and yearly culture sessions
20:00 Onboarding and upholding a values-performance model
24:30 Winning the Pimp my Shopfront competition – with thanks to VitrineMedia
26:00 Alex’s personal goals for the future
26:30 Thinking, Fast and Slow by Daniel Kahneman
