REB Podcast Network

In this episode, REBAA president and founder of Streamline Property Buyers Melinda Jennison sits down with Liam Garman to unpack the Brisbane market, what it really takes to be a buyer’s agent, and ethical concerns for the industry.

The pair begins discussing Melinda’s latest updates from the Brisbane housing market, and how surging demand for both investments and owner-occupiers has driven demand for area-specific buyer’s agent se...

In this episode, REB’s Liam Garman is joined by Shawn Hayes, operations manager at LJ Hooker Property South West WA, to unpack how mentorship, culture, and a growth mindset can shape long-term careers in real estate.

Shawn shares her journey from a 17-year-old trainee in business administration to now leading operations across one of Western Australia’s fastest-growing agencies. Along the way, she reflects on the role of strong lea...

In this episode, REB’s Liam Garman recaps his top insights from AREC2025 before sitting down with Mauricio Umansky – founder and CEO of The Agency and star of Netflix’s Buying Beverly Hills – to explore emerging trends in the luxury property market and what it really takes to succeed in real estate.

Liam opens the episode with key lessons from AREC, including how agents can elevate their listing campaigns.

The episode then showcase...

In this episode of the REB Business Empowerment Showcase, Little Real Estate’s Anne Crarey and Philip Eldret join host Liam Garman to unpack the benefits of operating as Australia’s largest privately owned real estate agency – and how their innovative model is helping agents thrive in today’s market.

Anne and Philip open the discussion by sharing how being independent – with 12 offices across three states – gives Little Real Estate...

In this episode of the REB Business Empowerment Showcase, CampaignAgent’s head of revenue, Vinay Singh, joins host Liam Garman to explore shifting vendor behaviours, evolving marketing strategies, and how agents can stay ahead in 2025 and beyond.

Vinay kicks things off by sharing his 20-year journey in real estate – from sales agent to auctioneer and principal – and how CampaignAgent’s flexible finance solutions are bridging the g...

In this episode, host Liam Garman sits down with the RiSE Initiative’s Steven Carroll to unpack mental health and wellbeing in the real estate industry, and how property professionals can access free and confidential support.

They talk about Steven’s career journey, having recently been appointed chief executive officer of the initiative, and the goal of RiSE: to promote the awareness of good health and mental wellness in the indus...

In this episode, REB editor Liam Garman is joined by Tim McKibbin, CEO of the Real Estate Institute of NSW (REINSW), to explore one of the most pressing issues in the industry – the exceptionally high churn rate among new agents – and the steps needed to create a more sustainable, educated workforce.

The conversation kicks off with a sobering statistic: nearly 80 per cent of new real estate professionals exit the industry within t...

In this episode of the Secrets of the Top 100 Agents podcast, Liam Garman sits down with Goldfields managing director Marco Gattino to dive into the evolving build-to-rent (BTR) sector, the complexities of Australia's housing supply shortage, and what lies ahead for Sydney's luxury property market.

They begin by examining how BTR could be a game changer in addressing the housing affordability crisis – provided key factors like land...

In this episode, REB editor Liam Garman sits down with Metricon CEO, Brad Duggan, to discuss what’s holding back housing supply in Australia, the trades shortage, and his optimism for the future of Australia’s property market.

They begin the podcast looking into the planning process and the opportunity to access land to unlock more housing stock, before unpacking the much discussed skills shortage.

Brad and Liam then look ahead and...

In this unmissable episode of the Secrets of the Top 100 Agents podcast, host Liam Garman sits down with Real Estate Institute of NSW (REINSW) CEO, Tim McKibbin, to see what’s in store for Australia’s housing market amid global economic volatility – and how property will remain a store of value for many Australians.

The pair discuss the global economy, interest rate cuts, and how property remains a stable long-term investment when ...

In this episode of the REB Business Empowerment Showcase, LJ Hooker's head of commercial Tom Donnelly, and head of research, Mathew Tiller, join host Liam Garman to explore why an increasing number of real estate principals and agents are shifting into the commercial property space – and how it can serve as a rewarding, long-term business path.

They begin by breaking down the key differences between residential and commercial real ...

On this episode of Secrets of the Top 100 Agents, REB journalist Emilie Lauer sits down with Natalie Hortz and Bridgette Collis to explore how women are overcoming structural barriers in the traditionally male-dominated field of real estate – and how they can continue to empower one another to rise to the top.

Natalie shares how she has seen women step into roles once dominated by men, including sales and business leadership, while...

In this episode of Secrets of the Top 100 Agents, founder and director of A-Class Estate Agents, Amir Jahan, joins Liam Garman to discuss his pathway to Instagram fame – and how he’s harnessed social media to cut through the clutter, drive his listings, and deliver results for his vendors.

Amir talks about his life journey, including tackling homelessness as a teenager, and how he built his real estate business.

The pair then discu...

In this episode of Secrets of the Top 100 Agents, Thom Richards, managing director and head of product at Cohabit Technologies, joins host Liam Garman to discuss strata management and the need for greater transparency for all stakeholders.

Formerly the head of product at Managed, Thom shares his steps to providing a verified source of truth for building data across the nation.

He then unpacks Cohabit’s health score, evaluating bui...