Kelowna Real Estate Podcast
Welcome to The Kelowna Real estate Podcast. With your hosts, award-winning Realtor Matt Glen, & top-producing Mortgage Broker Taylor Atkinson. Professionals in the industry, enthusiastic entrepreneurs, & successful investors, we’re transparent in our own real estate journey to help you be successful while bringing on guests who shape the city.
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Tuesday Apr 02, 2024
Tuesday Apr 02, 2024
Episode 59: Matt and Taylor are joined by Will Pigott. Will is currently an Associate Director and Team Lead at Scotiabank from Kelowna, BC, who will be transitioning into a Commercial Realtor in the summer of 2024. Will has spent the last 7 years covering Northern BC and the Okanagan as a Commercial Banker, and will be looking to leverage this experience and network connections to serve his clients.
Will is here to discuss:→ The changes to the Basel Framework (international regulatory standards for banks) after the latest financial crisis in 2023 and how that affects a lenders ability to distribute their capital.→ Why banks are trying to use promotions and lower rates to entice customers into multiple products.→ And the differences in financing a commercial or residential property.
Will Pigott's Instagram: @wpigott
Will Pigott's LinkedIn: @WillPigott
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
Matt Glen's Website: www.mattglen.ca
Matt Glen's Email: Matt.glen@century21.ca
Matt Glen's Instagram: @mattglenrealestate
Taylor Atkinson's Website: www.VentureMortgages.com
Taylor Atkinson's Email: Taylor@VentureMortgages.com
Taylor Atkinson's Instagram: @VentureMortgages
Tuesday Mar 26, 2024
Tuesday Mar 26, 2024
Episode 58: Matt and Taylor are joined by Patrick Francey. Patrick is the CEO of the Real Estate Investment Network (REIN) and a multi-business owner from Edmonton, Alberta. Patrick brings over 40 years of expertise to the show and is considered a luminary in real estate investment education, entrepreneurship, personal and professional development. A gifted speaker and coach, he is also the host of "The Everyday Millionaire" podcast, and one of Matt's influences in real estate.
Patrick is here to discuss:→ How REIN teaches Canadians to invest in real estate and the similarities successful investors have with top performing athletes.→ The driving factors of real estate markets, when the worst time is to buy real estate, and what an investors job actually is.→ New legislation being tabled in BC about "vacancy control" and the need for more market-driven pricing as opposed to government intervention like Alberta.
Real Estate Investment Network (REIN) Website: www.reincanada.com
Real Estate Investment Network (REIN) YouTube: @RealEstateInvestmentNetwork
Real Estate Investment Network (REIN) Instagram: @reincanada
Real Estate Investment Network (REIN) Linktree: @reincanada
The Everyday Millionaire Podcast: www.everdaymillionpodcast.ca
Patrick Francey's Instagram: @pfrancey
Patrick Francey's LinkedIn: @PatrickFrancey
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
Matt Glen's Website: www.mattglen.ca
Matt Glen's Email: Matt.glen@century21.ca
Matt Glen's Instagram: @mattglenrealestate
Taylor Atkinson's Website: www.VentureMortgages.com
Taylor Atkinson's Email: Taylor@VentureMortgages.com
Taylor Atkinson's Instagram: @VentureMortgages
Tuesday Mar 19, 2024
Tuesday Mar 19, 2024
Episode 57: Matt and Taylor are joined by Scott Peckford. Scott is the Founder of BRX Mortgage and the I Love Mortgage Brokering Podcast from Kelowna, BC. Being in the mortgage industry since 2006, Scott has never been scared to take risks and try new things, building multiple successful businesses including the VIP Club and the 10 Loans a Month Training Academy, which makes him one of the most influential people in the Canadian mortgage industry.
Scott is here to discuss:→ How he's managed to build multiple successful businesses and the power of investing in coaching.→ Why he started his podcast almost 10 years ago and how he's been able to use it as a marketing machine.→ And what properties he would be scooping up in Kelowna right now in this current market.
BRX Mortgage Website: www.brxmortgage.com
BRX Mortgage Instagram: @brxmortgage
Scott Peckford's Instagram: @scottpeckford
ILMB Podcast: www.mortgagebroker.podbean.com
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
Matt Glen's Website: www.mattglen.ca
Matt Glen's Email: Matt.glen@century21.ca
Matt Glen's Instagram: @mattglenrealestate
Taylor Atkinson's Website: www.VentureMortgages.com
Taylor Atkinson's Email: Taylor@VentureMortgages.com
Taylor Atkinson's Instagram: @VentureMortgages
Tuesday Mar 12, 2024
Tuesday Mar 12, 2024
Episode 56: Matt and Taylor are joined by Amanda Hamilton. Amanda is an award-winning entrepreneur, author, and Interior Designer based in Calgary, Alberta. Founder and Creative Director of Amanda Hamilton Interior Design, Palette Archives and 3 Ft. Nothing Construction, Amanda’s unorthodox approach to both design and business has made her one of the most sought-after creative minds in Canada.
Amanda is here to discuss:→ How she manages to run multiple successful businesses and her newest business venture that's in the works.→ Personal development, book publishing, and work/life balance.→ And the best investment and biggest mistake you could make in your home from a design perspective.
Amanda Hamilton Interior Design Website: www.amandahamiltondesign.com
Amanda Hamilton Interior Design Instagram: @ahidstudio
Palette Archives Website: www.palettearchives.com
Palette Archives Instagram: @palettearchivesv
Amanda Hamilton's Instagram: @amandamhamilton
Amanda Hamilton's Linktree: @amandahamilton
"Not That Likeable and Other Stories I Told Myself" Book: www.notthatlikeable.com
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
Matt Glen's Website: www.mattglen.ca
Matt Glen's Email: Matt.glen@century21.ca
Matt Glen's Instagram: @mattglenrealestate
Taylor Atkinson's Website: www.VentureMortgages.com
Taylor Atkinson's Email: Taylor@VentureMortgages.com
Taylor Atkinson's Instagram: @VentureMortgages
Tuesday Mar 05, 2024
Tuesday Mar 05, 2024
Episode 55: Matt and Taylor are joined by Peter Borszcz. Peter is a Lawyer and partner at Montgomery Miles and Stone Law Firm from Kelowna, BC, working with clients, developers and businesspersons in the acquisition and sale of real estate and business assets. Peter is also a legal-update instructor for the Real Estate Council of British Columbia and teaches both Commercial Legal Update and Residential Legal Update to real estate licensees across the province.
Peter is here to discuss:→ The BC short-term rental (STR) legislation and what to consider if you're looking at purchasing leased land on a First Nation.→ The ALR land swap, the difficulties in land development, and the future of independent wineries in the Okanagan.→ And how bureaucracy is making real estate more complicated than it needs to be and why you need to have legal expertise in a real estate transaction.
Montgomery Miles & Stone Law Firm Website: www.mmslawfirm.ca
Peter Borszcz Email: peter@mmslawfirm.ca
Peter Borszcz LinkedIn: @PeterBorszcz
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
Matt Glen's Website: www.mattglen.ca
Matt Glen's Email: Matt.glen@century21.ca
Matt Glen's Instagram: @mattglenrealestate
Taylor Atkinson's Website: www.VentureMortgages.com
Taylor Atkinson's Email: Taylor@VentureMortgages.com
Taylor Atkinson's Instagram: @VentureMortgages
Tuesday Feb 27, 2024
Tuesday Feb 27, 2024
Episode 54: Matt and Taylor are joined by Brandon Love and Tom Moffat, both Mortgage Brokers at Northshore Mortgage Group from Burlington, Ontario. Brandon and Tom also co-host 2 podcasts, The Invested Entrepreneur, which helps consumers achieve financial freedom, and Commission Breath, which provides tactical information for Mortgage Brokers to scale their business.
Brandon & Tom are here to discuss:→ What led them to entrepreneurship and the common threads they've seen with successful entrepreneurs.→ How they're advising clients right now when it comes to mortgage terms and rate types.→ And the most powerful strategy to start investing in real estate right now.
Tom and Brandon's Email: experts@northshoregroup.ca
Brandon Love's Instagram: @amortgagewithlove
Tom Moffat's Instagram: @tom.moffat_
Invested Entrepreneur Podcast: @InvestedEntrepreneur
Invested Entrepreneur YouTube: @Invested.Entrepreneur
Invested Entrepreneur Instagram: @invested.entrepreneur
Commission Breath Podcast: @CommissionBreath
Commission Breath YouTube: @CommissionBreath
Commission Breath Instagram: @commission.breath
Matt Glen's Website: www.mattglen.ca
Matt Glen's Email: Matt.glen@century21.ca
Matt Glen's Instagram: @mattglenrealestate
Taylor Atkinson's Website: www.VentureMortgages.com
Taylor Atkinson's Email: Taylor@VentureMortgages.com
Taylor Atkinson's Instagram: @VentureMortgages
Tuesday Feb 20, 2024
Tuesday Feb 20, 2024
Episode 53: Matt and Taylor are joined by Taylor Dedora, AACI. Taylor is the Owner of DS Appraisers from Coldstream, BC, who was born and raised in Vernon. Taylor has been an appraiser since 2008, and bought DS Appraisers in 2018.
Taylor is here to discuss:→ The difference between BC assessments and appraisals.→ How appraisals play a vital role in the real estate process and ensure fair, unbiased outcomes.→ And why not all properties need to cashflow when you're investing in real estate.
DS Appraisers Website: www.dsappraisers.com
DS Appraisers Instagram: @dsappraisers
DS Appraisers Facebook: @DSAppraisers
Matt Glen's Website: www.mattglen.ca
Matt Glen's Email: Matt.glen@century21.ca
Matt Glen's Instagram: @mattglenrealestate
Taylor Atkinson's Website: www.VentureMortgages.com
Taylor Atkinson's Email: Taylor@VentureMortgages.com
Taylor Atkinson's Instagram: @VentureMortgages
Tuesday Feb 13, 2024
Tuesday Feb 13, 2024
Episode 52: Matt and Taylor are joined by Nicole Watson, CA, CPA, TEP. Nicole is the Owner and Founder of Watson Chartered Professional Accountant Services Inc. from Kelowna, BC, which provides specialized tax advisory and compliance services clients and other CPA firms across Canada. Nicole has over 20 years of accounting experience, and has been Taylor's accountant for years.
Nicole is here to discuss:→ GST, CPP, dividends, when to incorporate, tax penalties, and tax deferral.→ How pre-planning for your taxes and estate can optimize your financials.→ And the tax changes that have been made for the 2023 filing year that you need to be aware of.
Watson CPA Services Website: www.watsoncpaservices.ca
Matt Glen's Website: www.mattglen.ca
Matt Glen's Email: Matt.glen@century21.ca
Matt Glen's Instagram: @mattglenrealestate
Taylor Atkinson's Website: www.VentureMortgages.com
Taylor Atkinson's Email: Taylor@VentureMortgages.com
Taylor Atkinson's Instagram: @VentureMortgages
Tuesday Feb 06, 2024
Tuesday Feb 06, 2024
Episode 51: Matt and Taylor are joined by Amanda Van Der Lee. Amanda is the Founder and CEO of How to Host from Kelowna, BC, and it's offshoot companies, How to Style Inc. and Sparkling Stays Inc. How to Host has become a top-rated luxury vacation rental management brand, renowned for its exceptional service and remarkable results, which thrives off of the self-sustaining How to Host ecosystem.
Amanda is here to discuss:→ How she founded How to Host and it's offshoot companies, How to Style Inc. & Sparkling Stays.→ The effect of the short-term rental (STR) legislation on the condo market in Kelowna.→ And how her mindset has not only helped her prepare her business for the impact of the STR legislation, but also how she has dealt with negativity on social media.
Amanda Van Der Lee's Email: amanda@howtohost.ca
How to Host Website: www.howtohost.ca
How to Host Links: @how.to.host
How to Host Instagram: @how.to.host
How to Style Website: www.howtostyle.ca
How to Style Links: @how.to.style
How to Style Instagram: @how.to.style.inc
Matt Glen's Website: www.mattglen.ca
Matt Glen's Email: Matt.glen@century21.ca
Matt Glen's Instagram: @mattglenrealestate
Taylor Atkinson's Website: www.VentureMortgages.com
Taylor Atkinson's Email: Taylor@VentureMortgages.com
Taylor Atkinson's Instagram: @VentureMortgages
Monday Jan 22, 2024
Monday Jan 22, 2024
Episode 50: Matt and Taylor are no longer rookie podcasters! This week, they hit the half-century episode mark, and also come up on 1 full year of podcasting! This calls for celebration for hitting a goal, reflecting on the last year, and planning for the future.
Matt and Taylor discuss:→ How thankful they are to listeners and their inner circles for their continued support.→ Reflecting on life and business from the past year.→ And what they've learned from podcasting and how it's created relationships and opportunities.
To get the Vivid Vision PDF, email: admin@venturemortgages.com
Matt Glen's Website: www.mattglen.ca
Matt Glen's Email: Matt.glen@century21.ca
Matt Glen's Instagram: @mattglenrealestate
Taylor Atkinson's Website: www.VentureMortgages.com
Taylor Atkinson's Email: Taylor@VentureMortgages.com
Taylor Atkinson's Instagram: @VentureMortgages