Kelowna Real Estate Podcast

92: The Secret to Making Yourself More Resilient with Gratus Health's Mike Shaw

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Episode 92: Matt and Taylor are joined by Mike Shaw. Mike is a former professional freestyle skier and Canadian Olympic development coach from Lake Country, BC, who suffered a life-changing spinal cord injury in 2013, leaving him with incomplete paralysis. Against all odds and fuelled by relentless determination and a mindset rooted in gratitude, Mike walked out of the hospital just months later, and in 2020, he published his amazing journey in his memoir, Never Part of the Plan.
 
In the years following his accident, Mike has shared his experience with thousands as a professional speaker and consultant. He works with organizations, companies, and teams, and his goal is straightforward: to better prepare you to manage change, overcome adversity, and choose a mindset that will help you reach your full potential.
 
Today, Mike is focused on being the Founder and a Clinical Counsellor at Gratus Health, an online counselling service based in BC. His physical, mental, and emotional recovery provides a unique perspective he now shares to help others navigate their own peaks and valleys and thrive in the face of adversity.
 
Mike is here to discuss:→ How his life-changing accident and recovery altered his mindset, using his journey to inspire others, and how he wants to help others moving forward.→ Gratitudes powerful impact on healing, how you can practice it, and building a foundation of resilience.→ Positive vs negative thoughts, caught vs taught habits, and playing the comparison game.
 
Gratus Health Website: www.gratushealth.com
Mike Shaw's Website: www.mikeshawski.com
Mike Shaw's Instagram: @mikeshawski
Mike Shaw's LinkedIn: @MikeShaw
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Matt Glen's Website: www.mattglen.ca
Matt Glen's Email: matt.glen@century21.ca
Matt Glen's Instagram: @mattglenrealestate
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91: How the Purpose-Built Rental Market is Impacting Kelowna with Tradecraft Consulting's Jeff Hancock

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Episode 88: Matt and Taylor are joined by Jeff Hancock. Jeff is the Owner of Tradecraft Consulting, and also an Investment & Development Property Specialist (Broker) at William Wright Commercial from Kelowna, BC. Jeff has over 20 years of success in professional real estate, with a strong focus on development consulting and feasibility. He is the former Real Estate Services Manager at the City of Kelowna, where he was responsible for the acquisition and disposition of all City owned property and actively managed a team of real estate professionals overseeing a land portfolio worth $1.2 billion dollars.
 
Jeff is here to discuss:→ Kelowna's purpose-built rental (PBR) supply summary, it's affect on the pre-sale/STRATA markets, vacancy rates, and what this means for rents.→ The mindset of developers right now, the challenges they face with development cost and product choices, and the DCC fee increase in Kelowna.→ What Jeff would invest in, the overall resilience and opportunity of Kelowna real estate, and the incoming influx of savvy investors.
 
Tradecraft Consulting Website: www.tradecraftconsulting.ca
Jeff Hancock's Email: jeff@tradecraftconsulting.ca
Jeff Hancock's LinkedIn: @JeffHancock
William Wright Commercial Website: www.williamwright.ca
William Wright Commercial Instagram: @williamwrightrealestate
William Wright Commercial LinkedIn: @WilliamWrightCommercial
William Wright Commercial YouTube: @williamwrightcommercial
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The Kelowna Real Estate Podcast is brought to you by Century 21 Assurance Realty, the gold standard in real estate. To learn more, visit: www.c21kelowna.ca
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CONNECT WITH MATT
Matt Glen's Website: www.mattglen.ca
Matt Glen's Email: matt.glen@century21.ca
Matt Glen's Instagram: @mattglenrealestate
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Taylor Atkinson's Website: www.venturemortgages.com
Taylor Atkinson's Email: taylor@venturemortgages.com
Taylor Atkinson's Instagram: @VentureMortgages
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90: Kelowna's "Fast-Track" Infill Program with City of Kelowna's Graham Allison & SNDBOX's Aaron Whalen

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Episode 88: Matt and Taylor are joined by Graham Allison & Aaron Whalen for a 2-part episode on Kelowna's "Fast-Track" program for infill housing. Graham is a Planner II with the City of Kelowna, with a focus on infill and housing policy, who is passionate about creating vibrant, sustainable communities. Aaron, the Co-Founder of SNDBOX that specializes in missing middle housing, is one of the winners of the City of Kelowna Infill Design Challenge 2.0, and his design has been developed and approved for the Fast-Track program.
 
Graham & Aaron are here to discuss:→ Details of Kelowna's Fast-Track program, how it saves time and money, and the cost to build Aaron's design.→ Kelowna zoning changes, which lots qualify, and if there is variance or exceptions allowed.→ The opportunities available now and in the near future for the Fast-Track program with changing regulations, and the future development of the Fast-Track program and designs.
 
City of Kelowna Infill Website: www.kelowna.ca/infill
Graham Allison's Email: GAllison@kelowna.ca
SNDBOX Website: www.sndbox.ca
Aaron Whalen's Email: aaron@sndbox.ca
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The Kelowna Real Estate Podcast is brought to you by Century 21 Assurance Realty, the gold standard in real estate. To learn more, visit: www.c21kelowna.ca
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CONNECT WITH MATT
Matt Glen's Website: www.mattglen.ca
Matt Glen's Email: matt.glen@century21.ca
Matt Glen's Instagram: @mattglenrealestate
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CONNECT WITH TAYLOR
Taylor Atkinson's Website: www.venturemortgages.com
Taylor Atkinson's Email: taylor@venturemortgages.com
Taylor Atkinson's Instagram: @VentureMortgages
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89: The "Zero to 100" Mindset for Achieving Ambitious Goals with Zero to 100's Brady McDonald

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Episode 88: Matt and Taylor are joined by Brady McDonald. Brady, originally from Owen Sound, Ontario, brought his family and real estate background to Cape Coral, Florida in 2022, where he became the CEO of Barefoot Land Co. As an entrepreneur, keynote speaker, and 100-mile ultra marathoner, Brady's commitment to excellence translates into his core values: do the work, don't make excuses, go above and beyond, do what you say, and get better every day. These principles guide Barefoot Land Co. and inspire his "Zero to 100 Day Challenge," a free program that has helped hundreds of people transform their lives through consistent healthy habits.
 
A dedicated husband and father of two young girls, Brady leads by example. He instills in his family the importance of "doing hard things on purpose," whether it's conquering a race or making a difference in the world. His philanthropic efforts have raised hundreds of thousands of dollars for charities like Easter Seals and Bras for Girls, supporting children with disabilities and empowering young women in sports.
 
Brady is here to discuss:→ How he got to where he is today in life and business, the impact of fitness on his life, creating family culture & goal planning, and the joy in giving back.→ How to build momentum, motivation, & belief systems, adopting an abundance mindset, and advice for young people just starting out.→ What "Zero to 100" is, how it feels to run a 100-mile race, and applying that 100-mile mental toughness into business.
 
Zero to 100 Website: www.zeroto100.com
Brady McDonald's LinkTree: @brady.mcdonald84
Brady McDonald's Instagram: @brady.mcdonald84
Brady McDonald's LinkedIn: @BradyMcDonald
Brady McDonald's YouTube: @therealzeroto100
Barefoot Land Co. Website: www.barefootlandco.com
Barefoot Land Co. LinkedIn: @BarefootLandCo.
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OUR SPONSOR
The Kelowna Real Estate Podcast is brought to you by Century 21 Assurance Realty, the gold standard in real estate. To learn more, visit: www.c21kelowna.ca
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CONNECT WITH THE SHOW
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CONNECT WITH MATT
Matt Glen's Website: www.mattglen.ca
Matt Glen's Email: matt.glen@century21.ca
Matt Glen's Instagram: @mattglenrealestate
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CONNECT WITH TAYLOR
Taylor Atkinson's Website: www.venturemortgages.com
Taylor Atkinson's Email: taylor@venturemortgages.com
Taylor Atkinson's Instagram: @VentureMortgages
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88: How to Reinvent Yourself in 2025 with Synergy Mastermind's Steve Arneson

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Episode 88: Matt and Taylor are joined by Steve Arneson. Steve is the Co-Founder of both The RE Investors & Synergy Mastermind from Victoria, BC, and is a real estate investor, coach, and entrepreneur. Coming from a real estate family with a career background in international business development, Steve thrives in building genuine relationships, and is one of the best in the industry when it comes to working with high net worth investors, project strategy, and raising capital. Steve has been able to combine these skills with both of his companies, The RE Investors, who's mission it is to financially educate 1 million people about real estate, and Synergy Mastermind, an exclusive, intimate, and experiential mastermind for high-achieving real estate investors while doing business right, and with impact.
 
Steve is here to discuss:→ What led to the founding of Synergy Mastermind, creating a collaborative culture, and what it's goal is.→ Reinventing yourself - peeling the onion, building foundations, and the naked truth, the power of reverse role models, and the 2 major catalysts for Steve's own reinvention.→ Advice for finding & maintaining partnerships, rebuilding trust, and how to look for investing opportunities.
 
Synergy Mastermind Website: www.synergymastermind.ca
Synergy Mastermind Instagram: @synergymastermind
RE Investors Website: www.thereinvestors.ca
RE Investors Instagram: @the_reinvestors
Steve Arneson's LinkTree: @stevearneson
Steve Arneson's Instagram: @stevearnesonofficial
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OUR SPONSOR
The Kelowna Real Estate Podcast is brought to you by Century 21 Assurance Realty, the gold standard in real estate. To learn more, visit: www.c21kelowna.ca
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CONNECT WITH MATT
Matt Glen's Website: www.mattglen.ca
Matt Glen's Email: matt.glen@century21.ca
Matt Glen's Instagram: @mattglenrealestate
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CONNECT WITH TAYLOR
Taylor Atkinson's Website: www.venturemortgages.com
Taylor Atkinson's Email: taylor@venturemortgages.com
Taylor Atkinson's Instagram: @VentureMortgages
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87: The Start of Single-Family Home Extinction with NobleTerra Developments' Curtis Mitchell

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Episode 87: Matt and Taylor are joined by Curtis Mitchell. Curtis, originally from Calgary, Alberta, studied Architectural Technologies at SAIT from 2015 to 2017, and has since been involved in home designing, house flipping, and new construction development in Kelowna. Curtis has founded and is the Principal at both CM Designs (2020), and NobleTerra Developments (2022). Together, they create an all-in-one development company that encompasses property selling, design, construction, and investment.
 
Curtis is here to discuss:→ His journey in real estate so far, founding both CM Designs and NobleTerra Developments, and the need for more civil engineers.→ The death of single-family homes: Kelowna's incoming densification, purpose-built rental incentives, land assembly values & re-zoning, house-flipping regulations, and the cost to build.→ The difficulty of renovations, where to look for in Kelowna for deals, and what other places and properties he would invest in right now.
 
NobleTerra Development Website: www.nobleterra.ca
CM Designs Website: www.cmresidesigns.ca
Curtis Mitchell's Email: curt_mitch@outlook.com
Curtis Mitchell's LinkedIn: @CurtisMitchell
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OUR SPONSOR
The Kelowna Real Estate Podcast is brought to you by Century 21 Assurance Realty, the gold standard in real estate. To learn more, visit: www.c21kelowna.ca
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CONNECT WITH THE SHOW
Kelowna Real Estate Podcast: @kelownarealestate
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CONNECT WITH MATT
Matt Glen's Website: www.mattglen.ca
Matt Glen's Email: matt.glen@century21.ca
Matt Glen's Instagram: @mattglenrealestate
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CONNECT WITH TAYLOR
Taylor Atkinson's Website: www.venturemortgages.com
Taylor Atkinson's Email: taylor@venturemortgages.com
Taylor Atkinson's Instagram: @VentureMortgages
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86: Real Estate's Death by a Thousand Cuts with Hawkeye Wealth's Justin Smith

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Episode 86: Matt and Taylor are joined by Justin Smith. Justin is the President of Hawkeye Wealth Ltd. from Surrey, BC, a firm focused exclusively on private equity real estate and debt investments. In 2017, Justin created Hawkeye Wealth with an aim to widen the scope of quality offerings for his investor network, primarily focusing on industrial and residential developments in Western Canada and the US, as well as mortgage funds.
 
Justin is here to discuss:→ What Hawkeye Wealth is, their role in investments with their clients, and how someone can become an accredited investor.→ How equity deals work, what to know about investing in MICs, and the market effect on investments.→ New developments being hindered by government regulations, if developers have any optimism for the future, and where to invest in Kelowna right now.
 
Hawkeye Wealth Website: www.hawkeyewealth.com
Hawkeye Wealth LinkedIn: @HawkeyeWealth
Justin Smith's Email: justin@hawkeyewealth.com
Justin Smith's LinkedIn: @JustinSmith
Hawkeye Wealth Canadian Mortgage Fund Investment Guide:
https://www.hawkeyewealth.com/mortgage-funds
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OUR SPONSOR
The Kelowna Real Estate Podcast is brought to you by Century 21 Assurance Realty, the gold standard in real estate. To learn more, visit: www.c21kelowna.ca
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CONNECT WITH THE SHOW
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CONNECT WITH MATT
Matt Glen's Website: www.mattglen.ca
Matt Glen's Email: matt.glen@century21.ca
Matt Glen's Instagram: @mattglenrealestate
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CONNECT WITH TAYLOR
Taylor Atkinson's Website: www.venturemortgages.com
Taylor Atkinson's Email: taylor@venturemortgages.com
Taylor Atkinson's Instagram: @VentureMortgages
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85: Why You Never Buy the Nicest House on the Street with Lawrenson Walker Appraisers' Derek Funk

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Episode 85: Matt and Taylor are joined by Derek Funk, B.A. CRA, P. App.. Derek is the Managing Partner at Lawrenson Walker Appraisers Okanagan from Kelowna, BC, with a background in real estate sales as well as construction. Founded in 1992, Lawrenson Walker Appraisers are leaders in the field of residential real estate appraisal and consulting, and currently serve locations in Alberta and BC.
 
Derek is here to discuss:→ Bringing Lawrenson Walker to the Okanagan and becoming local experts, the benefits of an appraiser being approved by many lenders, and navigating tight timelines with clear communication and customer service.→ Transparency, or lack thereof, in appraisal fee structures, appraisals vs assessments, and GST on new builds.→ The best and worst things you can do that impact your house value, the cost-hinderance of new builds, adding value with suites, and the current difference in a pre-sale vs a finished developments value.→ Current issues with legal files & up-zoning, the effects of the STR legislation, and what's in store for the 2025 market.
 
Lawrenson Walker Appraisers Website: www.lawrensonwalker.com
Lawrenson Walker Appraisers Instagram: @lawrensonwalkerappraisers
Lawrenson Walker Apprasiers Okanagan LinkedIn: @LawrensonWalkerAppraisersOkanagan
Derek Funk's Email: derek@lawrensonwalker.com
Derek Funk's LinkedIn: @DerekFunk
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OUR SPONSOR
The Kelowna Real Estate Podcast is brought to you by Century 21 Assurance Realty, the gold standard in real estate. To learn more, visit: www.c21kelowna.ca
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CONNECT WITH MATT
Matt Glen's Website: www.mattglen.ca
Matt Glen's Email: matt.glen@century21.ca
Matt Glen's Instagram: @mattglenrealestate
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CONNECT WITH TAYLOR
Taylor Atkinson's Website: www.venturemortgages.com
Taylor Atkinson's Email: taylor@venturemortgages.com
Taylor Atkinson's Instagram: @VentureMortgages
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84: The Truth Canadian Real Estate Data is Telling with rennie Intelligence's Ryan Berlin & Ryan Wyse

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Episode 84: Matt and Taylor are joined by Ryan Berlin and Ryan Wyse. Berlin, the Head Economist & VP of Intelligence, and Wyse, the Market Intelligence Manager & Lead Analyst, lead rennie's Market Intelligence division in Vancouver, BC, a team that cuts through the noise using cutting-edge data and analysis to deliver clear, actionable insights.
 
Ryan Berlin has spent the past 20 years helping some of British Columbia’s most successful organizations—across real estate, retail, and finance—navigate their toughest questions. He’s also collaborated with local, regional, and provincial governments across Canada, and with crown corporations, tackling challenges that are often big, and always nuanced. Ryan is a member of the Canadian Association of Business Economists, the Association of Professional Economists of BC, and Lambda Alpha International. He firmly believes that economists are people, too.
 
Ryan Wyse has more than a decade of experience in real estate, market analysis, and data analytics, and is a sought-after expert in the industry. In addition to participating in regular speaking engagements, he is the co-host of the rennie real estate podcast, a monthly show that provides valuable economic insights for real estate professionals, buyers, and sellers. Ryan holds a Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com.) from the UBC Sauder School of Business with a specialization in real estate.
 
Berlin and Wyse are here to discuss:→ The uniqueness of rennie and it's Intelligence division, where their data comes from, and if other brokerages should adapt in-house data→ What the data tells us about 2024 and projections for the 2025 market, the outlook for the recreational market & STRs, and if there will be market stability post-provincial election.→ The unprecedented impact of the new immigration policy and a first ever population decrease in Canada, the historical under-building of residential real estate, the supply of residential asset classes in BC and why we need more purpose build rentals, and balancing appreciation with affordability.
 
rennie Intelligence Website: www.rennie.com/intelligence
rennie Intelligence Twitter: @rennieintel
rennie Instagram: @rennie.group
rennie LinkedIn: @renniegroup
rennie TikTok: @rennie.group
Ryan Berlin's LinkedIn: @RyanBerlin
Ryan Wyse LinkedIn: @RyanWyse
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The Kelowna Real Estate Podcast is brought to you by Century 21 Assurance Realty, the gold standard in real estate. To learn more, visit: www.c21kelowna.ca
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CONNECT WITH MATT
Matt Glen's Website: www.mattglen.ca
Matt Glen's Email: matt.glen@century21.ca
Matt Glen's Instagram: @mattglenrealestate
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Taylor Atkinson's Website: www.venturemortgages.com
Taylor Atkinson's Email: taylor@venturemortgages.com
Taylor Atkinson's Instagram: @VentureMortgages
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83: How to Protect Your Family's Financial Future with Matte & Associates' Chris Matte

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Episode 83: Matt and Taylor are joined by Chris Matte, BBA. Chris is an Associate Advisor at Matte & Associates Financial Solutions from Kelowna, BC, a family owned and operated boutique wealth management firm that manage over $300M in assets for 2,500 clients. Growing up in the family business, Chris learned the industry from the ground up under the mentorship of his father and firm founder, Maurice Matte, accumulating almost 10 years of professional experience by the age 27. 
 
Chris also gives back to the community by volunteering and fundraising for Freedom’s Door Kelowna, a non-profit addiction recovery program for men. Freedom's Door Kelowna is dedicated to helping men find hope, healing, and wholeness in a safe and secure environment. Their program is provided within their housing facilities where men are provided help and support to transition back to the community and everyday life.
 
Chris is here to discuss:→ His family business and how he got into finance, the biggest financial mistakes people make, and how much kids actually cost.→ Optimizing an FHSA & TFSA and down-payment saving strategies, planning for retirement, and the common problem retirees face with limited cashflow and high home equity.→ Term vs whole life insurance, the cons of tying your life insurance to your mortgage, and why critical illness insurance is an absolute must-have.
 
Matte & Associates Financial Solutions Website: www.matteandassociates.com
Chris Matte's Email: chris@matteandassociates.com
Chris Matte's Instagram: @kelownafinance
Freedom's Door Website: www.freedomsdoorkelowna.com
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The Kelowna Real Estate Podcast is brought to you by Century 21 Assurance Realty, the gold standard in real estate. To learn more, visit: www.c21kelowna.ca
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CONNECT WITH MATT
Matt Glen's Website: www.mattglen.ca
Matt Glen's Email: matt.glen@century21.ca
Matt Glen's Instagram: @mattglenrealestate
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CONNECT WITH TAYLOR
Taylor Atkinson's Website: www.venturemortgages.com
Taylor Atkinson's Email: taylor@venturemortgages.com
Taylor Atkinson's Instagram: @VentureMortgages
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