Kelowna Real Estate Podcast

Taylor Atkinson & Matt Glen

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. read less
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Episodes

65: Understanding the Complexities of the Current Canadian Economy with Beaton Rettich Waters' Scott Beaton
May 21 2024
65: Understanding the Complexities of the Current Canadian Economy with Beaton Rettich Waters' Scott Beaton
Episode 65: Matt and Taylor are joined by Scott Beaton, CPA, CFA. Scott is a Partner at Beaton Rettich Waters from Kelowna, BC, an advisory firm that specializes in helping organizations tackle transformative change. His team supports growth initiatives, software implementations and process improvements - all based in an understanding of human behaviour in complex systems. Scott connects economic and market factors with operational realities and financial implications to keep projects focused on where the value is.   Scott is here to discuss: → How his firm helps other businesses grow, the psychology of rate cuts on consumers, and how "bubbles" are created in an industry and then burst. → Canadian inflation and interest rates, the link between the US Fed and the Canadian dollar, and why there's a lack of investment in business and real estate. → The capital gains tax increase and the cost of public funds, what influences productivity rates, and the impact immigration has on housing.   BONUS Topic: In the intro, Matt and Taylor discuss Bill 14, which are proposed changes to the tenancy laws in BC.   Beaton Rettich Waters Website: www.beatonrettich.com Beaton Rettich Waters LinkedIn: @BeatonRettichWaters Scott Beaton's LinkedIn: @ScottBeaton   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
64: Taking the BC Government to Court Over the STR Legislation with Property Rights BC's Orion Rodgers
May 14 2024
64: Taking the BC Government to Court Over the STR Legislation with Property Rights BC's Orion Rodgers
Episode 64: Matt and Taylor are joined by Orion Rodgers. Orion is the President and a founding member of Property Rights BC from Victoria, BC, which was founded in the wake of the BC STR legislation in October 2023, and have filed legal action against the BC provincial government against said legislation. Property Rights BC is a non-profit association committed to educating British Columbians about their property rights and fostering a community that is informed, empowered, and proactive in protecting those rights.   Orion is here to discuss: → What led to formation of Property Rights BC, advocating for property rights and balance in government, and the upcoming provincial election and the politics around housing. → Taking the BC government to court over the short-term rental (STR) legislation, the "vested rights" legal argument, and where AirBNB and VRBO are in all of this. → The lobbying efforts of the hotel industry to squash STR, how more hotels won't help the housing problem, and debunking the "McGill University" STR study.    BC Short-Term Rental Association Website: www.bcstra.ca Property Rights BC Website: www.propertyrightbc.org Property Rights BC Instagram: @propertyrightsbc Property Rights BC LinkedIn: @PropertyRightsBC Coast & Host Vacation Rentals Website: www.coastandhost.com Coast & Host Vacation Rentals Instagram: @coastandhost Coast & Host Vacation Rentals LinkedIn: @CoastAndHost Orion Rodgers' Instagram: @obamalifts Orion Rodgers' LinkedIn: @OrionRodgers   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
63: Maximizing Success with Strategic Planning & Coaching with Century 21 & TeamWorks' Max Carbone
May 7 2024
63: Maximizing Success with Strategic Planning & Coaching with Century 21 & TeamWorks' Max Carbone
Episode 63: Matt and Taylor are re-joined by Max Carbone. Max is a Managing Partner and Broker at Century 21 Assurance Realty Ltd. from Kelowna, BC, which has been ranked one of the top 5 Century 21 franchises in all of Canada since 2019. Max is also the President and Founder of TeamWorks, a strategic coaching & facilitation practice which helps entrepreneurs and teams across Canada build and execute winning strategic plans, market research, and organizational development, working with clients such as MTV, Nike, TD Bank, KPMG, and the Ontario SPCA.   Max is here to discuss: → The lifecycle of the enterprise and why growing a business is difficult. → Using strategic coaching with individuals and companies, defining and connecting personal life purpose with company philosophy, and balancing achievable versus ambitious goals. → The uniqueness of building your business on your name in real estate, why most Realtors fail, and finding success with authentic partners and clients.   Max's 1st Appearance in Episode 9: https://KelownaRealEstate.podbean.com/e/episode-9-max-carbone/   Century 21 Assurance Realty Ltd Website: www.c21kelowna.ca Max Carbone's Century 21 Email: max.carbone@century21.ca TeamWorks Website: www.teamworksweb.com Max Carbone's TeamWorks Email: max@teamworksweb.com Max Carbone's LinkedIn: @MaxCarbone   Vote for us or best local podcast: www.bestof.kelownanow.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: 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
62: Getting Real Estate Built & Sold in BC with Ace Project Marketing Group's Chad MacTavish & Megan Michaluk
Apr 23 2024
62: Getting Real Estate Built & Sold in BC with Ace Project Marketing Group's Chad MacTavish & Megan Michaluk
Episode 62: Matt and Taylor are joined by Chad MacTavish and Megan Michaluk. Chad, the CEO, and Megan, the Director of Business Development, both bring over 15 years of real estate experience to the Ace Project Marketing Group in Kelowna, BC. The Ace Project Marketing Group are industry experts delivering sales and marketing strategies for real estate across BC.   Chad and Megan are here to discuss: → How Ace continues to grow, their value adds, and partnership with Oakwyn Realty. → Affordability vs amenities, the positive of ski resort areas, and strata fee changes to try and push builds. → Focusing on pre-construction over resales, their success with the capital raise program and developer partners, and the tallest tower in the interior BC, Water Street by the Park   Ace Project Marketing Group Website: www.theacepmg.com Ace Project Marketing Group Instagram: @aceprojectmarketing Ace Project Marketing Group LinkedIn: @AceProjectMarketingGroup Chad MacTavish's LinkedIn: @ChadMacTavish Megan Michaluk's LinkedIn: @MeganMichaluk   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
61: Breaking Down the Bank of Canada Rate Hold with with BCREA Chief Economist Brendon Ogmundson
Apr 16 2024
61: Breaking Down the Bank of Canada Rate Hold with with BCREA Chief Economist Brendon Ogmundson
Episode 61: Matt and Taylor are joined by Brendon Ogmundson. Brendon is the Chief Economist at BCREA (BC Real Estate Association) from Vancouver, BC, who's specializes in housing market analysis and macroeconomic forecasting, and is a member of the BC Ministry of Finance’s Economic Forecast Council. Brendon was also recently named one of the most influential economists in BC by Business in Vancouver.   Brendon is here to discuss: → The recent rate hold by the Bank of Canada (BoC), projections for the remainder of 2024, and if he would cut rates right now if given the power. → How the US affects our rates, what's happening with fixed rates, and how the unemployment rate is calculated. → The impact of federal and provincial policy changes to short-term rentals and flipping, the housing shortage, and the uncharacteristic struggling of the Okanagan housing market in quarter one.   Brendon's 1st Appearance in Episode 35: https://KelownaRealEstate.podbean.com/e/35-brendon-ogmundson/   BCREA Website: www.bcrea.bc.ca Brendon Ogmundson's LinkedIn: @BrandonOgmundson   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: 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
58: Mastering Real Estate Investing with Patrick Francey, CEO of Real Estate Investment Network (REIN)
Mar 26 2024
58: Mastering Real Estate Investing with Patrick Francey, CEO of Real Estate Investment Network (REIN)
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
56: Interior Design at Your Fingertips with Palette Archives' Amanda Hamilton
Mar 12 2024
56: Interior Design at Your Fingertips with Palette Archives' Amanda Hamilton
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
55: Simplifying Real Estate Law with Montgomery Miles and Stone Law Firm's Peter Borszcz
Mar 5 2024
55: Simplifying Real Estate Law with Montgomery Miles and Stone Law Firm's Peter Borszcz
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
54: The Road to Financial Independence Via Entrepreneurship with The Invested Entrepreneur's Brandon Love & Tom Moffat
Feb 27 2024
54: The Road to Financial Independence Via Entrepreneurship with The Invested Entrepreneur's Brandon Love & Tom Moffat
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