The Real Estate Circle
The Real Estate Circle brings you conversations and expert insights from both sides of the property market. Join Matt Grima, a seasoned real estate agent, and Emily Wallace, an experienced buyer's advocate, as they share their unique perspectives, uncover industry trends, and tackle the challenges of real estate. This podcast offers valuable advice, real-world stories, and a few laughs along the way.
Episodes
In this episode of The Real Estate Circle, we sit down with Lisa Pennell, CEO of Barry Plant, to talk about her decades-long journey in the industry, including a moment where she nearly walked away altogether.
After 20 years at Ray White and now 2.5 years in senior leadership at Barry Plant, Lisa shares the frustrations that almost pushed her out of real estate, and the values that pulled her back in.
We also explore what she believe...
In this episode of the The Real Estate Circle, Matthew John - Director of Buxton Inner-West, joins us to talk about his journey from DJ to Director.
Matthew opens up about starting in the industry later than most, how he made up for lost time, and the mindset that helped him succeed. He also shares why he was determined not to take shortcuts on his way to becoming Director, and why he believes starting a career in real estate should...
In this episode of the The Real Estate Circle, Elizabeth Kelly - Director of Jellis Craig Brunswick, joins us to talk about her rise from Saturday reception shifts to Director at Jellis Craig.Â
Elizabeth shares how being ultra-organised, and building authentic rapport with the community helps her manage 30+ vendors at a time. Elizabeth also reflects on living and selling in the same neighbourhood, what drives her competitive edge, a...
Fresh from AREC 2025, Emily and Matt sit down to unpack the highlights from this year’s conference. They share their favourite speakers, key takeaways, standout moments, and the reasons why they attend AREC every year.
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In this episode of the The Real Estate Circle, we’re joined by Tom Georgiou from Beckett, who brings an honest take on buyer advocacy. From lending at NAB to working across London and Dubai, Tom’s journey led him back to Melbourne, where he’s built a lean, high-performing business focused purely on results.Â
Tom talks about the power of word-of-mouth, why they don't have any digital marketing, and how staying hands-on with a la...
In this episode of The Real Estate Circle, we’re joined by Andrew McCann, CEO of Jellis Craig. From starting out in residential real estate at 19 to leading one of Australia’s fastest-growing real estate groups, Andrew shares insights from his journey through sales, leadership, and business growth.
We chat about what makes a great leader in today’s industry, how to transition from selling to managing, and why empathy and care matter...
In this episode of The Real Estate Circle, we’re joined by Cate Bakos - a seasoned Buyer’s Advocate who’s passionate about representing the buyer, and the buyer only. Cate shares her unique journey from working in chemistry, to starting her career in real estate as a sales agent, and how that experience shaped her commitment to putting buyers first. Tune in for an insightful chat about industry lessons, client advocacy, and why hav...
In this episode, Matt and Emily sit down with Simon Pintado, Director at Buxton Bentleigh, to explore the highs, lows, and lessons from his journey in real estate.
Simon opens up about resilience - from being fired on the last day of his probation to landing a life-changing opportunity by chance. He shares how discipline shapes success, why young agents can struggle with empathy, and the importance of giving the right advice for the...
In this episode, Matt and Emily sit down with Sam Rigopoulos, Director of Jellis Craig Northcote, to dive into the realities of leadership, negotiation, and the hard work that drives success in real estate.
Sam shares his journey - from struggling to land his first job in the industry to leading a top-performing team. He opens up about his leadership style, being available to coach his team 24/7, and why he believes some agents shy ...
In this episode, Matt and Emily reflect on key takeaways from their last three guests, unpacking the insights that stood out the most. They dive into the importance of strong systems and processes behind the scenes, the benefits (and challenges) of living where you work, and why getting recruitment right is crucial for long-term success.
It's a practical, behind-the-scenes chat about what it really takes to build a sustainable ...
In this episode, we sit down with Carla Fetter, Director at Jellis Craig Stonnington, who shares insights from her 21-year journey in real estate. Carla talks about what’s kept her passionate about the industry—her love for client connections, relationship-building, and mentoring the next generation of agents.
She opens up about her shift toward work-life balance, embracing hobbies outside of real estate, and making time for exercis...
In this episode, we chat with Luke Saville, a seasoned agent with over 14 years of experience, and now nearing six years with The Agency.
Luke’s innovative approach has seen him sell five properties through TikTok—without listing them on traditional sites like realestate.com.au or Domain. He talks about how the real estate market is shifting, with vendors now open to sell via social media to save on marketing costs.
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In this episode, we sit down with one of the best in the business—Marcus Chiminello. Marcus shares how he carved out a niche in the luxury property market by identifying an opportunity and stepping into that gap.
We also dive into his mindset around securing listings, building the right team culture, and why he doesn’t rely on listing proposals. Plus, Marcus opens up about work-life balance, setting boundaries, and how disconnecting...
Emily and Matt dive into the world of social media, sharing tips on how to get started and stand out online. They chat about what agents and advocates can do better to raise the bar in the industry, and the small things you can do to make a bigger impact with your vendors and buyers.
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In this very first episode of The Real Estate Circle Podcast, get to know your hosts, Emily Wallace and Matt Grima! 🎙✨
Emily, a passionate Buyer’s Advocate, and Matt, a seasoned Real Estate Agent, bring their unique perspectives from opposite sides of the property game. With their combined expertise, insider tips, and a touch of banter, they’ll guide you through the ins and outs of the real estate world.
This episode sets the tone f...
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