A refreshingly witty dialogue between two friends on the road to waking up. Talking points include enlightenment, meditation, contemplation, liberation, nondualism...and all kinds of other stuff we know nothing about.
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If you’ve been looking for a real estate podcast that educates and inspires you to be your best, then you’ve come to the right place! Property Career by Place Estate Agents’ Career and Development team is the podcast for real estate professionals at all stages of their career. So, what makes us qualified to deliver content to help you level up your career? We know that real estate isn’t all luxe listings and selling sunsets and, in our time, we’ve had the pleasure of helping to build some in ...
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The Lessons That Shaped My Career with Pat Goldsworthy
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16:02Welcome to the new era! Introducing 'THE SHIFT' - Success Happens If Failure Teaches with Paul Curtain. This segment explores the major 'SHIFT' moments in real estate powerhouses careers. In this episode, Paul Curtain steps in as host alongside Pat Goldsworthy, Lead Agent at Place Bulimba. Pat opens up about his unique career journey — starting at …
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Real Estate Reinvention: Anna Dunne’s Journey from Hairdresser to Top Agent
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24:47Welcome back to the Property Career Podcast! To kick off 2025, we’re joined by Anna Dunne, Lead Agent at Place Bulimba and Carindale’s #1 Agent. Anna’s story is one of transformation—moving from a career as a hairdresser to becoming a powerhouse in real estate! In this episode, Anna shares how the skills she developed in the salon—like customer car…
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Empowering Real Estate Careers with Michaela Pelgen
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26:37In this episode, we sit down with Michaela Pelgen (Peihopa at time of recording), Place’s dedicated Agent Support Trainer, who has been with the company for nearly a decade. Michaela’s journey into real estate is one of serendipity, resilience, and adaptability where she found her passion for operations and client satisfaction. Now training new age…
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The Power of People-First Leadership with Angela Curtain
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21:32From receptionist to office manager, and now operations manager, Angela Curtain has been with Place Woolloongabba since the very beginning. As a key driver of the office's culture, Angela is passionate about a people-first approach to business and leadership. In this episode, we dive into Angela’s journey in real estate, the importance of being cul…
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The Advisor Approach to Real Estate with Emma Miller
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24:04In this episode, we welcome Emma Miller, Director and Lead Agent of Place Cleveland. Sharing her journey from travel agent to real estate agent, Emma discusses how her passion for people and sales psychology helped her delve into business ownership. Applying an advisor approach to a traditional sales agent role, Emma believes in the importance of s…
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How to Create Opportunities for Yourself with Sam Camm
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21:41Entering the real estate industry as a digital marketing specialist, Sam Camm of Place Bulimba created an opportunity for himself, which secured him the position of Sales Associate within the Darcy Lord team. Awarded as the Top New Talent within the Place Group in 2024, Sam is committed to using his marketing expertise and ability to connect with p…
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Breaking into a competitive market as a young agent with Gianni Carbone
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25:27As a third generation real estate agent, Gianni Carbone was destined to pursue a career in the property industry. Using his innate knowledge of Brisbane's inner-west and its unique characteristics to assist clients, Gianni has gone from strength to strength to become one of Brisbane's top-performing agents. Join us to discuss his journey in real es…
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Capitalising on Times of Change with Karen McBryde
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31:23From starting as a receptionist to working on new projects and now being a thriving lead agent, Karen McBryde of Place New Farm takes us through her 22 year journey in real estate and the invaluable lessons learned along the way. In this episode she discusses balancing work as a mother of two; the importance of structure in your week; her thoughts …
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Why Staying True to Yourself is Your Superpower with Julia Doyle
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33:02Highly qualified, with degrees in Law and Business, Julia is in a unique position as a Licensed Real Estate Agent to be an all-round trusted advisor to her clients. Her open-minded, curious and conscientious personality enables Julia to truly assist people with their property goals and ensures that she provides the highest quality service throughou…
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The Power of Joining a Leading Team with Flyn Park
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27:57Flyn works as a co-agent to Aaron Woolard, a well-respected figure in the real estate industry and one of the top agents in the Place Group. In this episode we chat about transitioning into the real estate industry, Aaron's tried and tested method for growing budding agents, what it takes to work in a high performing team and much much more! We hop…
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Relationship-Based Business With Lead Agent Paris Arthur
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32:31From a successful career in car sales into the exciting world of real estate, Lead Agent Paris Arthur at Place Graceville had so much wisdom to share in this episode! Join us as we talk Paris' previous career; the skills he carried into Real Estate; digging for determination; relationship-based business and so much more! You can find Matt on Instag…
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Providing Value as a Leasing Agent With Matthew Dickinson
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24:57Helping us delve into the world of Property Management, we welcome Leasing Agent of Place Bulimba, Matt Dickinson. Having spent almost 10 years in the industry and within the Place brand, Matt is an established professional who excels in building and managing large rent rolls whilst maintaining lasting relationships. In this episode he breaks down …
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Transferrable Skills and Building Community with Principal Peter May
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31:29If you're looking for an all-encompassing episode about a successful career in real estate, this is it! We sit down with Principal of Place Graceville, Peter May, as he shares the details of his journey from start to present. Having worked in the Western suburbs of Brisbane since 1990, Peter has established himself and the Place brand within the lo…
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How the Service Industry Helped Thomas Coussens in His Pursuit of Real Estate Excellence
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35:50Welcome back to another episode where we welcome Lead Agent Thomas Coussens of Place Nundah. Thomas, a dynamic professional, boasts over 15 years across multiple facets within the real estate industry aswell as a unique background in the hospitality world. Join us as Thomas shares invaluable insights from his beginnings as a young sous chef at a pr…
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Going from strenth-to-strength in residential real estate with Rebecca Russell
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29:16Join us for this wonderful conversation with Rebecca Russell covering her career before real estate, how she landed her first job, succeeding in the property management space, transitioning into sales and now excelling as a mother and real estate agent. Since stepping into the Brisbane real estate scene in 2016 Rebecca has built an impeccable reput…
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Being a Good Member of the Community with Carrie Bischoff
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31:38Carrie and her husband Richard opened Place Karalee in 2023 having previously set up and grown a rent roll organically. Expanding into Residential Sales, Carrie quickly found her niche establishing herself as a market leader in the Karalee and surrounding areas through her commitment to excellence in communications and providing outstanding and tim…
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Property Career Tips with the CEO of the REIQ, Antonia Mercorella
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32:49We were excited to welcome a very special guest to the Property Career Podcast! As Chief Executive Officer of the REIQ, Antonia has transformed the 104-year-old Institute into one of the most progressive and high-profile industry peak bodies in Australia. Backed by a 20-year legal and executive management career, Antonia has led and shaped some of …
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The Mutual Benefits of Working in a Real Estate Team with James & Daniel
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24:24Last week you heard from Place Albany Creek Director James Gwynne and this week he joins us again along with his co-agent Daniel Christensen. Daniel started with James as a Sales Associate when he opened his office a few years ago and taken time to learn how to be a great salesperson, now pursuing a career as an Agent within James' team. We loved h…
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Ensuring Sustainable Growth from Agent to Director with James Gwynne
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25:03We are excited to welcome James Gwynne, Director of Place Albany Creek to the Property Career Podcast. His keen eye for detail, unwavering work ethic and genuine nature has positioned James as the go-to agent in Albany Creek and the surrounding suburbs of Brisbane’s North In this episode, we chat to James about transitioning into real estate, leani…
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Living and Breathing Real Estate in Brisbane’s Bayside With Caiti Shaw
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24:09This week we welcome Lead Agent and Partner of Place Gumdale and Manly, Caiti Shaw! It's safe to say, Caiti has always had a passion for property. Initially pursuing a career as an architect, her familial background in real estate and love for customer service led her to what would become a fruitful sales journey of over 15 years. Caiti had so much…
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Inside the Brilliant Mind of Office Manager Extraordinaire, Jacquie King
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21:46Buckle in for an episode many have been waiting for! As the Office Manager of Place Estate Agents largest office, Place Bulimba, Jacquie wears many hats. From leading seamless day-to-day operations to being a shoulder to lean on - she really can do it all. Join us as she shares the evolution of her many roles; day-to-day responsibilities and non-ne…
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How Providing Authentic Customer Service Became Jess Chia’s Sales 'Superpower'
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26:32Jess Chia is a people-focused powerhouse with extensive experience working in a variety of facets of the real estate industry. As a result, she has been able to leverage a successful career as a Lead Agent at Place Estate Agents Sunnybank. With 20 years of real estate experience under her belt, she is driven by her passion to assist and is known fo…
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The Importance of Finding Your Perfect Team with Antonio Puopolo
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22:42If you're in need of a classic tale of success that will ignite a fire in you, this episode is a must-listen! We had the pleasure of sitting down with Antonio Poupolo, Lead Agent within The Hicks Team, as he shared learnings from his humble beginnings in retail to flourishing within a team renowned for its results serving Camp Hill, Coorparoo, and …
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Let's talk Auctions with Chief Auctioneer Peter Burgin
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17:15We are excited to have the one and only Peter Burgin back in the Property Career hot seat, this time talking all things Auctions. Whether you're looking to learn a little bit more about the Auction process, understand the benefits to clients or just hear from an 'Auction Master' this episode has something for you. Connect with Pete on Instagram, he…
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Talking Data with Corelogic's Tim Lawless
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29:17We are thrilled to Welcome Corelogic's Tim Lawless to the Property Career Podcast! Tim is the executive research director of CoreLogic’s Asia–Pacific research division, managing a team of economic and data specialists across Australia and New Zealand, and is recognised as a leading authority on residential property. He regularly provides expert com…
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Why Great Customer Service Skills Can Take You Anywhere with Kasey Drake
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30:13Kasey Drake is a Lead Agent and mother-of-two who has had a 20 year career at Place Estate Agents. Commencing her career in reception and customer service, Kasey has also worked as the agent support trainer, onboarding partner, project sales and now as a successful Lead Agent within Team Carla Haddan at Place Bulimba. Together, they are one of the …
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How Michael Kafantaris became a Lead Agent by 25
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19:18Having spent nearly six years as a Leasing Consultant and Business Development Manager before joining the industry leading Team Woolard at Place New Farm, Michael is valued for his high-energy and personable nature, as well as his honesty and negotiation skills. He's also only 25 years old, and has been recognised for his achievements as a sales ag…
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Denis Najzar is a name synonymous with some of the finest homes on the south side of Brisbane, but what many don't know is his his remarkable story of resilience after immigrating to Australia with his now wife Tina only two decades ago. We loved chatting to Denis about transitioning into life in Australia, his early days in real estate and becomin…
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How to land a property feature in 'The Australian' with Journalist Mackenzie Scott
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20:28Mackenzie Scott is a property and general news reporter for 'The Australian' based in Brisbane, where she gets to write about some of the Country's finest homes and the people who live in them. We loved chatting to Mackenzie on what she's working on right now, her unconventional job application for The Australian, the '3 P's' of property journalism…
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Helping people find their happy Place while you find yours, with Joanna Gianniotis
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30:50We are very excited to finally welcome Joanna Gianniotis to the Property Career Podcast! Joanna has been an integral part of the evolving business of Place Estate Agents since 2002, where she joined the group in her mid-thirties where she has gone on to have a marvellous career. Having worked in the inner-east of Brisbane for over 20 years, clients…
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Where TikTok meets Real Estate with Andrew Cumming a.k.a @BrisbaneAgent
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37:02On this episode of Property Career, we speak to Andrew Cumming, Lead Agent at Place Kangaroo Point, about his career as a real estate agent and content creator. Fortunately for us, Andrew is an 'open book' and happily shares his secret sauce for creating viral videos and building an online community, like he has done for his online profile @Brisban…
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Becoming a Sales Pro with Jill Wright-Wotton
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27:08On this episode of Property Career, we are chatting to a fierce woman in real estate, Jill Wright-Wotton. Jill's sales career has taken her from the Sunshine Coast to Sydney, where she has thrived in different environments. Jill eventually settled in Brisbane, where she joined forces with Place Ascot Director and Lead Agent Patrick McKinnon. Togeth…
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A Sustainable Career in Property Management with Mathew Gleaves
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21:34One of the most exciting parts about a career in Real Estate is the endless possibilities of where it can take you. In chatting to Matthew Gleaves, Place's Corporate Property Management Team Leader, we learned just that, and more! Matthew is responsible for ensuring property management teams across Place - comprising of property managers, leasing t…
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Why Zac Fields Came Back to a Career in Real Estate
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31:08We're excited to kick off the 2024 season with an engaging conversation featuring young professional, Zac Fields. After leaving the industry to travel Australia, Zac took a phone call from his old boss, Director and Lead Agent of Place Annerley Mitchell Smith to assist him with training new staff. Whilst doing this, he realised he really did love w…
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Summer Series with Amy Wolter: How to Effectively Recharge to Kickstart the New Year
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7:43Welcome to the Property Career Summer Series—a daily source of bite-sized inspiration to fuel your motivation during the summer break and equip you for the upcoming year! In Week 2 we are chatting to Place's Head of People and HR, Amy Wolter, and gaining her expertise on a variety of topics she commonly works through with Place staff of all types. …
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Summer Series with Amy Wolter: The Importance of Identifying Team Lanes
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7:25Welcome to the Property Career Summer Series—a daily source of bite-sized inspiration to fuel your motivation during the summer break and equip you for the upcoming year! In Week 2 we are chatting to Place's Head of People and HR, Amy Wolter, and gaining her expertise on a variety of topics she commonly works through with Place staff of all types. …
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Summer Series with Amy Wolter: What to Do if You’re Feeling Stuck in Your Career
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8:29Welcome to the Property Career Summer Series—a daily source of bite-sized inspiration to fuel your motivation during the summer break and equip you for the upcoming year! In Week 2 we are chatting to Place's Head of People and HR, Amy Wolter, and gaining her expertise on a variety of topics she commonly works through with Place staff of all types. …
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Summer Series with Amy Wolter: Setting Goals and Sticking to Them in 2024
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6:21Welcome to the Property Career Summer Series—a daily source of bite-sized inspiration to fuel your motivation during the summer break and equip you for the upcoming year! In Week 2 we are chatting to Place's Head of People and HR, Amy Wolter, and gaining her expertise on a variety of topics she commonly works through with Place staff of all types. …
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Summer Series with Paul Curtain: When is a Good Time to Start a Career in Real Estate?
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4:55Welcome to the Property Career Summer Series—a daily source of bite-sized inspiration to fuel your motivation during the summer break and equip you for the upcoming year! In our first week, we have the privilege of sitting down with Managing Director Paul Curtain, we hope you enjoy! In this episode, Paul talks through when an Agent should start the…
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Summer Series with Paul Curtain: When Should an Agent Start a Team?
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4:22Welcome to the Property Career Summer Series—a daily source of bite-sized inspiration to fuel your motivation during the summer break and equip you for the upcoming year! In our first week, we have the privilege of sitting down with Managing Director Paul Curtain, we hope you enjoy! In this episode, Paul talks through when an Agent should start the…
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Summer Series with Paul Curtain: How Many Auctions Should You Aim for in Your Business?
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5:04Welcome to the Property Career Summer Series—a daily source of bite-sized inspiration to fuel your motivation during the summer break and equip you for the upcoming year! In our first week, we have the privilege of sitting down with Managing Director Paul Curtain, we hope you enjoy! Auctions are a sure way to supercharge your business, and in this …
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Summer Series with Paul Curtain: Structuring Your Week for Success
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4:37Welcome to the Property Career Summer Series—a daily source of bite-sized inspiration to fuel your motivation during the summer break and equip you for the upcoming year! In our first week, we have the privilege of sitting down with Managing Director Paul Curtain, we hope you enjoy! In this episode, Paul takes us through a formula you can use to he…
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Summer Series with Paul Curtain: How to Make 2024 Your Best Year Yet
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4:45Welcome to the Property Career Summer Series—a daily source of bite-sized inspiration to fuel your motivation during the summer break and equip you for the upcoming year! In our first week, we have the privilege of sitting down with Managing Director Paul Curtain, we hope you enjoy! In this episode, Paul takes us through how you can make 2024 your …
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Crafting Memorable Experiences with Events Manager Steph Gaw
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23:07Steph is the Events Manager at Place and has been apart of the Place team for over six years, producing events that exceed expectations and training that shapes peoples careers. She understands the impact that events have on someone’s experience at an organisation and loves that she gets to witness the journey people take as they grow and thrive in…
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"Change for the Better" - All Things Innovation with David Sparksman
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21:44We are excited to be chatting to David Sparksman! David has a dual role as Service Delivery Manager and Innovation Manager at Place. With a career in spanning 30 years, David brings a wealth of experience to his role at Place. He is a trusted advisor to numerous executives, with a reputation for developing strategies to manage complex problems and …
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Michael Scholz is the Chief Financial Officer of Place Estate Agents and has had a 20-year career in finance, previously working for Thiess and Flight Centre. In this episode, we chat all things numbers but also leadership, and using your purpose as a guiding light. Throughout his career, he has been recognised on multiple occasions for implementin…
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Real Estate Compliance and Contracts with Jo Korner
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26:55We are excited to welcome Place Estate Agents' head of Contracts, Legal and Compliance, Jo Korner, to the Property Career podcast. Jo has been with the business since day 1, which means she has 21 years of experience working in her field of expertise. You would be hard to come by someone in this industry that knows more about real estate legislatio…
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As Place Estate Agents' Head of Marketing and General Manager of Idealist (Place's exclusive property marketing agency), Gareth oversees the three pillars of Place Marketing – brand, agent and vendor paid – and the people within these teams. Gareth is a career marketer who is passionate about building brands and delivering positive experiences to c…
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Navigating Your Career with HR Manager Bronte Sinclair
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24:16Bronte Sinclair is the HR Manager at Place Estate Agents, where she heads up a dynamic team of HR professionals who partner with Place businesses. Their mission? To bring out the very best in the Place team. We loved chatting to Bronte about her career in HR as well as all the questions you wish you could ask HR; how to make a memorable impression …
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Unlocking the Power of Public Relations with Jenna Fearnley
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38:36Today we are flipping the script and chatting to your Property Career host, Jenna Fearnley about her career as a journalist and now Public Relations (PR) Manager of Place Estate Agents. As a PR Manager, it is Jenna's responsibly is the manage the reputation of Place in the public eye through earned media coverage, so she spends her days pitching th…
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