Kelowna Real Estate Podcast

45: Eminence at Knox Mountain with Meridian Development’s Karl Miller and EPIC Real Estate’s Scott Brown

Episode 45: Matt and Taylor are joined by Karl Miller and Scott Brown. Karl is the Co-Founder & CEO of Meridian Development Corp from Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, and Scott is the CD/PPEO of EPIC Real Estate Solutions and Fifth Avenue Real Estate Marketing Ltd from Vancouver, BC. Karl and Scott have partnered for Kelowna's Eminence at Knox Mountain project, which blends tranquillity with urban convenience.
 
Karl & Scott are here to discuss:→ The Eminence at Knox Mountain project and what makes it unique.→ How the cost of development has increased.→ And why virtue signalling can actually be costly to consumers.
 
Eminence at Knox Mountain Website: www.eminenceliving.ca
 
Meridian Development Corp Website: www.meridiandevelopment.ca
Meridian Development Corp LinkedIn: @MeridianDevelopmentCorp
Meridian Development Corp Instagram: @meridiandevelopment
Meridian Development Corp Facebook: @MeridianDevelopment
 
EPIC Real Estate Solutions Website: www.epicres.com
EPIC Real Estate Solutions Instagram: @epic_realestate
Fifth Avenue Real Estate Marketing Website: www.fifthave.ca
Fifth Avenue Real Estate Marketing Instagram: @fifthavenuerem
Scott Brown's LinkedIn: @WScottBrown
 
This episode is dedicated to Karl and the Miller family.
 
Matt Glen's Website: https://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

44: Big White Real Estate with Duval Management’s Michael Thompson

Episode 44: Matt and Taylor are joined by Michael Thompson. Michael is the Business Development and a Co-Founder of Duval Property Management from Kelowna, BC, a dynamic full- service property management company specializing in both short-term and long-term rentals, with a primary focus on Big White Ski Resort and it's vacation rental market.
 
Michael is here to discuss:→ The current Big White market for both locals and investors.→ The master plan for Big White and where it wants to grow.→ And how Big White is trying to up it's amenities game to be a year-round destination.
 
Duval Property Management Website: www.duvalpm.com
View the Big White Master Plan Interactive Model here.
 
Matt Glen's Website: https://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

43: Changing the Future of Real Estate with Vantage West’s AJ Hazzi

Episode 43: Matt and Taylor are joined by AJ Hazzi. AJ is the Founder and Associate Broker of Vantage West Realty Inc. from Kelowna, BC, the #1 recommended Kelowna real estate agency by Shark Tank investor and industry mogul, Barbara Corcoran, with a brokerage model that many hail as the future of real estate.
 
AJ is here to discuss:→ How he started his career and founded Vantage.→ His personal and business mindsets and how he sets goals.→ And his plans for the expansion of Vantage.
 
Vantage West Website: www.vantagewestrealty.com
AJ Hazzi's Instagram: @vwacademy
AJ Hazzi's LinkedIn: @AJHazzi
AJ Hazzi's YouTube: @AJHazzi
 
Matt Glen's Website: https://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

42: Pre-Construction Investing and Development in the Okanagan with MLA Okanagan’s Taylor Musseau

Episode 42: Matt and Taylor are joined by Taylor Musseau. Taylor is a Partner and EVP of Sales and Marketing for MLA Okanagan from Kelowna, BC, who started in real estate 15 years ago during the 2008 crisis, and now helps developer clients bring their pre-construction projects to life in the Okanagan Valley.
 
Taylor is here to discuss:→ How she's been shaping projects in the Okanagan.→ How the short-term rental (STR) legislation is affecting developers.→ And the market in general and where she would be looking to invest next.
 
MLA Okanagan Website: www.mlacanada.com/mlaokanagan
Taylor Musseau's Email: taylor.m@mlacanada.com
Taylor Musseau's LinkedIn: @TaylorMusseau
 
Matt Glen's Website: https://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

41: Debunking the Myths of Private Lending with Shelter Lending’s Jayson Zilkie

Episode 41: Matt and Taylor are joined by Jayson Zilkie. Jayson is a Partner and the VP of Business Development at Shelter Lending from West Kelowna, BC, who also served as a West Kelowna City Counsellor from 2018-2022.
 
Jayson is here to discuss:→ Common use-cases of private lenders and how they help clients.→ Private lending regulations and how you can safely invest in a private lender→ And what lead him to running for city council and his plans for the new year.
 
Shelter Lending Website: www.shelterlanding.ca
Jayson Zilkie's LinkedIn: @JaysonZilkie
 
Matt Glen's Website: https://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

40: The Future of Short-Term Rentals, STR, in Kelowna with Keys to Kelowna’s Deana Steele

Episode 40: Matt and Taylor are re-joined by Deana Steele. Deana is the President of Keys to Kelowna from Kelowna, BC, which manages the top vacation rental properties in the Central Okanagan & discreetly hosting VIPs and public figures.
 
Deana is here to discuss:→ The recent short-term rental, STR, legislation passed in BC.→ The importance of the city council meeting on November 21st.→ And starting her own podcast.
 
Deana's 1st KRE Appearance in Episode 16: https://KelownaRealEstate.podbean.com/e/episode-16-living-in-luxury-with-deana-steele/
 
Keys to Kelowna Website: www.keystokelowna.com
Keys to Kelowna Email: info@keystokelowna.com
Keys to Kelowna Instagram: @keystokelowna
 
Matt Glen's Website: https://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

39: Big City Problem Solving with Kelowna Director of Planning and Development Ryan Smith

Episode 39: Matt and Taylor are joined by Ryan Smith. Ryan is Kelowna's Director of Planning and Development from Kelowna, BC, one of the busiest planning and development teams in Canada. Ryan has worked for the city of Kelowna for more than 20 years, and won numerous awards for leadership, volunteerism and his commitment to helping others.
 
Ryan is here to discuss:→ The recent short-term rental legislation passed in BC.→ Broken infrastructure and mis-alignment across levels of government.→ And how they're trying to tackle the city's problems as a growing community.
 
City of Kelowna Website: www.kelowna.ca
Ryan Smith's LinkedIn: @RyanSmith
 
Matt Glen's Website: https://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

38: How to Become a Successful Entrepreneur and the Future of Real Estate with Jason Henneberry

Episode 38: Matt and Taylor are joined by Jason Henneberry. Jason is an entrepreneurial junkie from Duncan, BC, with a passion for helping real estate and mortgage pros attract and convert more clients. He’s the creator and co-founder of several widely implemented tech and finance solutions including LenderSpotlight, The VIP Club, Strategy Hub, Fundible and BrokerHQ, while also being the co-founder and COO of Tango Financial, which funds $4.5 billion annually in mortgages.
 
Jason is here to discuss:→ The times he's failed in business and what he learned from it.→ What it takes to be a successful entrepreneur. → And what he thinks the future holds for the real estate market and the changing mindset of real estate ownership.
 
VIP Club Website: www.thevipclub.io
Jason Henneberry's Instagram: @jasonhenneberry
Jason Henneberry's Facebook: @JasonHenneberry
 
Matt Glen's Website: https://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

37: Commercial Financing with Lakepoint Capital’s Brian Stephenson

Episode 37: Matt and Taylor are joined by Brian Stephenson. Brian is the Principal & Co-Founder of Lakepoint Capital from Kelowna, BC, and used to be a Partner at Pushor Mitchell LLP. Founded in March of 2023, Lakepoint Capital helps business owners, real estate developers, and commercial investors get access to the best financing available in the market.
 
Brian is here to discuss:→ The basics of commercial financing and why the lowest interest rate might not mean the lowest cost of funds.→ How the CMHC works, their affordability criteria and requirements.→ And the Kelowna housing needs assessment and how the dreams of home ownership have changed.
 
Lakepoint Capital Website: www.lakepointcapital.ca
Brian Stephenson's Email: brian@lakepointcapital.ca
Brian Stephenson's LinkedIn: @BrianStephenson
Brian Stephenson's Instagram: @bstephenson
Lakpoint Capital Instagram: @lakepointcapital
 
Matt Glen's Website: https://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

36: ONE Varsity and Vertical Neighbourhoods with Sid Landolt

Episode 36: Matt and Taylor are joined by Sid Landolt. Sid is the President and Founder of New Generation Properties Inc. from Vancouver, BC, and one of the developers of the ONE Varsity project in downtown Kelowna. Sid is also a Co-Founder of World Housing, which provides housing for people in need around the world.
 
Sid is here to discuss:→ The ONE Varsity project and creating vertical neighbourhoods.→ The cultural impact of the university and downtown densification.→ And how World Housing is trying to create social change in communities around the world.
 
Our deepest fearIs not that we are inadequate.Our deepest fearis that we are powerfulbeyond measure.
It is our light, not our darkness,that most frightens us.We ask ourselves,"Who am I to be brilliant,gorgeous, talented and gabulous?"
Who are you not to be?
You are a child of the universe.Your playing smalldoes not serve the world.
There is nothing enlightenedabout shrinkingSo that other people won't feelinsecure around you.
We were born to make manifestthe glory of the universethat is within us.
It's not just in some of us;It is in everyone.
As we let our own light shine,we unconsciously give other peoplepermission to do the same.
As we are liberatedfrom our own fear,our presence automaticallyliberates others.
-Nelson Mandella (1994 Inaugural Speech)
 
ONE Varsity Website: www.onevarsity.ca
World Housing Website: www.worldhousing.org
Sid Landolt's LinkedIn: @SidLandolt
 
Matt Glen's Website: https://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