As our environment is constantly changing, there is a lot to know in order to stay ahead. As owners of an innovative real estate brokerage in Toronto (North America's largest real estate board) Katie and Daniel Steinfeld also work daily with a whole lot of people who are looking for that edge to separate themselves from the pack. This podcast cuts through the noise. No gimmicks, no 12 step programs, no magic pill. It's real talk and useful content to dive into the topics that matter in today ...
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All good things must end, and this is the final episode of Level Up...after almost four years, we're hanging it up, but not without an important final message for our listeners. hear why we made the decision, what comes next, and why this episode's message is the one you need to take with you as you continue to build your business. Time to binge wa…
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211 - Crafting Tailored Service Packages with Jess Lenouvel
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43:45This week we had the pleasure of speaking with Jess Lenouvel, Founder of The Listings Lab. Jess shares how agents can separate themselves from their competition by crafting bespoke service packages tailored specifically for different client needs. This is a unique idea that should be considered in any agent's business and we are so grateful to her …
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210 - Business Building with Justin Konikow
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36:47Join us this week as we speak to Justin Konikow, one of the owners of Prime Real Estate Brokerage and Prime Media Productions, which covers all things sales, marketing, media, content production, and how to build a business. Serving more than just the real estate industry, Justin has strong success in scaling businesses. Through how-to videos, spen…
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This week, we chat with Jacob Manishevitz from Outline Financial about what you as a real estate agent need to know in 2024 to best support your clients through the home purchase, sale or mortgage renewal process. Make sure to follow Jacob and reach out to him with any questions or to refer a client! Email: [email protected] Instagram: https://www.i…
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208 - Top 10 Ways to Level Up Your Client Communication
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24:02In the competitive world of real estate, effective client communication can make all the difference. This week we dive into the art of fostering strong client relationships. From active listening and clear communication to transparency and timely updates, discover how to establish trust, set realistic expectations, and navigate challenges with conf…
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This week, we explore the top 10 niches that will shape your success and give you focus in your real estate business. Katie will take you through the most important niches to consider and how you can build a solid marketing and branding strategy around a niche. Being all things to all people is not a niche and focusing on a particular type of clien…
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We’re a month into 2024 and it appears a whole lot of people have fallen out of their plans. In some cases, there are those who still don’t have a plan - well guess what? This is the episode to lead you back to the right lane. Call it a wake up call, call it motivation, whatever you call it, it’s what you need to hear. Whether you are drifting off …
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This week, Katie and Daniel speak with Elena Saradidis, an award winning real estate professional in Toronto who has built an incredible career and an inspiring real estate team. With her leadership, Elena has created an incredible business with a strong focus on repeat and referral business. Elena shares how she got started in the business, how sh…
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204 - Legal Insights - A Must-Listen Interview for Realtors
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43:39In this episode of Level Up, Katie and Daniel speak with seasoned real estate lawyer, Mark Morris, who unravels the legal intricacies of the real estate landscape. From navigating complex contracts to understanding recent legal developments that impact your transactions, this interview is a must-listen for all Realtors. For more information about M…
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203 - Making Moves: Navigating a Brokerage Change
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38:35In this episode Katie and Daniel dive into the essential insights and considerations for realtors contemplating a brokerage switch. Listen as we explore the key factors to evaluate, potential challenges to anticipate, and valuable tips to ensure a successful transition. Follow us on Instagram: @levelupforrealtors Join our Facebook group: www.facebo…
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202 - The Power of One Word: Your Guide to 2024
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34:12What is your word that will guide your year? There is a lot of power to choosing one word to give your year intention, focus and meaning and in this podcast episode, Katie and Daniel share their word for 2024 in hopes of inspiring you to choose your own word. Over the years, our words have evolved based on the plans we have and the challenges and o…
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201 - From The Vault 2 - Vacationing as an Entrepreneur
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24:35In our second week of favourite episodes, Daniel looks WAY back to the first month of the podcast, nearly 200 episodes ago - it was three years ago almost to the day, and the topic is just as relevant today - how do we properly take vacations, shut down, recharge, but at the same time not pause our business? This was an episode recorded live on loc…
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200th Episode - Favourite Episodes from the Vault
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34:28200 episodes?! It's hard to believe that we've reached this milestone and we are so grateful to our listeners for listening and supporting us each week. For the rest of 2023, we will be sharing some of our very favourite episodes of all time - episodes that received a lot of interest and response from our listeners and this first episode from the v…
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What better way to understand the emotional roller coaster of selling a home than for an agent to actually become the seller? Our special guest and superstar agent Nadia Childs did just that and we dove right into every detail of the process. From the preparation, to dealing with expectations as an agent, a seller, a mom and a wife, to stickhandlin…
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It's likely that you have been on social media recently. If you haven't been posting, you've surely been consuming, and whatever side of the social media content you're on, you are drawn to read and write certain things (and it's likely you're doing it often). In this episode, we talk about the importance of paying attention to your posts - to the …
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Are you ready to get on track for your biggest year yet? We've talked planning before - and following our own advice, we're evolving what we've learned about the planning process in past years to give it a new and improved spin for this year. It's never too late to put a good plan together, but the good news is that you've still got plenty of time …
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196 - Luxury in Real Estate - with special guest Dianne Usher
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32:30It’s one thing to talk amongst ourselves about luxury, it’s quite another to speak with one of the most influential and knowledgeable individuals in the space to truly understand the subject. Dianne Usher has seen a few things, whether as the president of the Toronto Real Estate Board, the Ontario Real Estate Association or as a director on the boa…
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We spend so much time focusing on the people, that we've left out some of the most important family members that influence real estate decisions - that's right, the pets. Once we're done disputing the term 'fur baby', we jump into some of the most important things to consider when buying, selling or renting property with a pet. Whether you are a pe…
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194 - Behind the Rate: Insights from Mortgage Pro, Michelle Farrugia
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38:53The real estate market is constantly changing and understanding the intricate world of mortgages is a crucial step towards supporting your clients through their real estate journey. Join Katie and Daniel as they sit down with Michelle Farrugia, a seasoned mortgage broker and owner of Cognitive Capital. From reviewing the latest mortgage trends to b…
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193 - Actionable Tips to Maximize Your Success in a Slow Market
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24:54In this week's episode, we're focusing on one of the most challenging scenarios a realtor can face: a slower market. If you're a real estate professional looking to boost your business, even when the market's pace is more sluggish, this episode is a must-listen. Join us as we uncover proven strategies and actionable tips that you can implement toda…
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It's no secret that real estate professionals are in one of the most vulnerable positions out there from a safety perspective. We may not be working with dangerous chemicals or fires (well not all the time), but meeting strangers in empty buildings can be a pretty scary thought. In this episode we talk about some of the key things you need to know …
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191 - Your Masterplan for Client Engagement
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39:18In this episode, Daniel and Katie dive deep into the world of marketing automation and uncover the incredible effectiveness of drip campaigns. Imagine a marketing strategy that allows you to stay top-of-mind with your audience, nurture leads, and boost customer retention effortlessly. That's exactly what drip campaigns can do for you. Join us as we…
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190 - Networking for Those Who Hate Networking
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34:43If you're like us, the word 'networking' just seems icky, associated directly with a thought of a bunch of people jockeying for position in forced conversation with no regard for what the other wants. Well, guess what...we're all wrong. In this episode, we talk about how to make the whole concept of networking work for you, regardless of your opini…
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In this episode of Level Up, we're talking strategy and how Jayden Kennedy, a real estate broker n the GTA, has successfully leveraged social media to propel her real estate career to impressive heights. In this episode, you'll here about the strategies, tips, and insider knowledge that can help you dominate the real estate market through the power…
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In this eye-opening episode, we delve into the issues surrounding housing affordability in Canada. There are many factors at play when considering how to make positive change around this important issue and we take a look at different perspectives and different ideas to help make things better. Follow us on Instagram: @levelupforrealtors Join our F…
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In this episode of Level Up, we unveil our predictions for the Fall real estate market. Katie and Daniel offer insights that will help you navigate this ever-changing market with your clients and highlight important considerations as we enter this new season. Follow us on Instagram: @levelupforrealtors Join our Facebook group: www.facebook.com/leve…
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186 - Unveiling The Top Tips To Boost Business This Season
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26:46It is the start of a new season - join Katie & Daniel as they reveal the top tips, strategies and secrets to help you skyrocket your business and secure more deals in this competitive Fall market. Get ready to take your real estate business to new heights and make this season your most successful one yet! Follow us on Instagram: @levelupforrealtors…
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185 - Get Business, Build Database And Gain Leads With Leases
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37:33Let’s face it, leases get a bad rap in our industry. In a tough market, the rentals are not slowing down and the demand stays super high. Even if your business seems slow, there is opportunity to grow your pipeline and keep busy in the lease market. In this episode we talk about how to get leads, what to do with them, and the opportunity that will …
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In this week's episode of Level Up, we dive deep into the world of scheduling and share tips and strategies to help you create a schedule that maximizes your productivity and brings balance to your life. From prioritization techniques to time blocking methods, join Katie and Daniel as they unlock the secrets to designing an effective schedule that …
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There are a lot of unknowns in this business but we need to have the confidence to ask the tough questions or our clients and colleagues in order to do our job successfully. Without having clear answers to the most important questions, we end up wasting our time and creating frustrating situations for our clients. In this episode of Level Up, Danie…
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182 - How To Get More Business From Referrals Pt. 2
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36:10In this episode, we jump into referrals from INSIDE the industry. How do you become the trusted partner for other real estate professionals when they have clients to refer? Is this a part of your strategy or does it just flow naturally from doing good work? We'll talk about how to stay top of mind for your colleagues so you can keep the referral bu…
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181 - How To Get More Business Through Referrals
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41:00There is no better feeling than getting a referral from a friend, family member or past client. It's that feeling of knowing that person trusts you fully and the confidence that you will take care of that person. In this episode of Level Up, we chat about all of the ways you can increase your referral business from your sphere so that you have a co…
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In the second leg of our solo episodes, Daniel gets real about what he’s been learning to this point in the year. It’s a walk through the streets of Hawaii as he drops some of the things that have gone well (and those that haven’t) so far. As you look at your year so far, it’s time to really dig into how you’ve followed your plan, where you can piv…
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It's an age-old tactic, but one that still works. Door knocking can feel uncomfortable, but in this week's episode Katie and Daniel will share with you that special sauce to add it into your strategy and feel comfortable while doing so! We share the concrete steps we took in our strategy, what we learned and how we honed in our focus to make it eve…
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This week, Katie takes you for a virtual ride in her car for an off the cuff chat about the learnings and pivots she’s made in the first half of 2023. The market is continually changing and so have you! While having an annual plan to guide you is important, it’s very common that adjustments are made throughout the year to ensure you are staying on …
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177 - How To Enjoy Your Time Away From The Business
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33:24We talk a lot about the systems that keep your business flowing and successful when you are working in it every day...but it is important to establish how to keep the business going when you decide to step away for a vacation, or if something forces you to lose availability. We're away for a couple of weeks, and yet the lights need to stay on, our …
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176 - How This Top BC Agent Pivots In Her Market
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46:00Sarah Kwan, a REALTOR with over a decade of experience, joins Katie & Daniel to discuss the changes that she's seen in the industry and how she pivots to best serve her clients. Serving the Greater Vancouver Area, Sarah Kwan is a second-generation Realtor and mother of two based in the Tri-Cities. Sarah ranks amongst the top 10% of over 15,000 agen…
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175 - The Five Things You Need To Do Each Day
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41:52We talk a lot about the systems, the tools, and how there is 'no magic pill' to being successful...but maybe there is a formula that does work to keep you moving the right way, to actually succeed in your goals, and to go to bed feeling accomplished every day. In this episode, we're getting a little listy again, we run through five key things you n…
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174 - Getting Something Out Of Giving - with special guest Ralph Ciancio
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50:36This isn’t a charity episode. This isn’t an episode about guilt. This is real talk with real stories about the positive impact you will have on YOURSELF while having an impact on others - it’s the ultimate success hack…and we’ve got one of the biggest pros in the space. Listen to our good friend (and first ever two-time guest) Ralph Ciancio share l…
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We all need help and this episode is all about how you can find the help you need to support you in your career and your life. Asking for help and getting support is how you take your business to that next level so let's figure out how to get on the right path! Follow us on Instagram: @levelupforrealtors Join our Facebook group: www.facebook.com/le…
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We're diving back in to the topic that many of you want to hear - how do I social media right? There is no doubt that social media and content are a key element of your business strategy, but that doesn't mean you should just dive in without knowing what to do (and what not to do). Whether you're a ham in front of the camera, or nervous about shari…
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171 - 10,000 Real Estate Agents in One Place - What Happened?
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56:32We just spent two days at the largest real estate conference and trade show in the country, and there are a lot of takeaways. This week we talk about learnings we took from Trevor Noah, Billie Jean King, Dr. Bernice A. King, and some of the good and bad that comes from a conference of this size. What did people come for? What did they get out of it…
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170 - Stop Doing This and Grow Your Business
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22:46There is one thing you are likely doing right now that is holding you back from growing your business. In this week’s episode of Level Up, Katie and Daniel discuss how to take more action and avoid falling into a very common trap that all of us face. Follow us on Instagram: @levelupforrealtors Join our Facebook group: www.facebook.com/levelupforrea…
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It happens to all of us - we feel stuck and not sure how to progress forward to starting seeing results. This week, we chat about ways you can get yourself out of the ruts and focused on strategies for your business that will get you back into the type of action you actually enjoy doing. Sometimes you need a break and other times, a good strategy p…
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168 - The Little Things That Will Build Your Business
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30:20We focus quite a bit on the big ticket items, leads, content, social media, strategy...but guess what? All those BIG things are made up of a ton of smaller things - and it is those little details that are the difference between average, good, great and EXCEPTIONAL real estate professionals. This week we're diving into the little things. Everything …
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167 - Building A Solid Business with Jasmine Lee
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38:15This week we were joined by Jasmine Lee from The Jasmine Lee Team to discuss her proven business building strategies! From starting her career straight out of high school to leading a high performing team, Jasmine brings an authentic approach to her business which is inspiring and motivational. We chat about building community, the power of social …
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166 - Smart Density and The Missing Middle
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53:36We all know the struggles that Ontario, and specifically Toronto is having with housing affordability and equality. This week on Level Up, Katie and Daniel have a guest in to discuss what solutions could look like and dive into what the problem actually is. Naama Blonder has a bold vision: to change what good housing can and should look like in a g…
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Have you been seeing all of these assignment sales pop up and wondered what they are all about? Maybe you've been wanting to get into assignment sales but don't know how they work. This week on Level Up, we're talking the A to Z of assignments, why people do them, benefits, risks, and how they work. It's more than just selling a piece of paper for …
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When it comes to creating content, there are many ways to approach the creation of your own plan. The key is to not get overwhelmed with what everyone else is doing and focus on yourself and your audience. In this week's episode of Level Up, Katie and Daniel walk you through how to start and how to maintain consistency with your content. We hope yo…
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163 - How to Get More Business With Drip Campaigns
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37:50Staying top of mind with your past clients and database is an extremely important aspect of building your business. At some point, one-on-one reach outs will become a difficult task as you grow your database. Building valuable content that you can distribute to a subset of your database through drip campaigns can be a great way to stay in contact, …
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