C21 Drive Time: Lloydminster's Real Estate Podcast: Recent Episodes
C21 Drive Time: Lloydminster's Real Estate Podcast
The gang from Century 21 Drive, based in Canada's only border city, hang out and talk shop, interview locals, and share some of the craziest stories they have ever heard in real estate. This is the podcast to get real estate advice, learn what is happening in the Western Canada real estate industry, and get a couple of laughs, all at the same time!
Thank you for joining us for this week's episode of Century 21 Drive Time: Lloydminster's Real Estate Podcast. This week our guest is Jackie Tomayer, the General Manager of the Lloydminster Exhibition Association. Jackie is kind enough to sit down with Ryan and talk about the history of the Association, the highlights over the years, and what the folks at the facility and organization are up to.
Give it a listen!
They cover topics like:
- How and why did the ag society start,
- Highlights over the years - such as the 100-year anniversary of the big bull sale,
- The classifications of different fairs,
- Bringing the community together, and
- The importance of agriculture and agriculture tourism.
You can find everyone at these links:
- Century 21 Drive -> Facebook | Instagram
- Ryan Topley -> Facebook | Instagram
- Lloydminster Public Library -> Facebook | Instagram | Website
If you want to hear more local real estate insights and news, be sure to subscribe to our podcast. And tell your friends!
Production by Narra Studios and Bardsbridge
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You're in for a real treat this week on Century 21 Drive Time: Lloydminster's Real Estate Podcast! Our guest is none other than Cheryl Sikora, hailing from the Lloydminster Public Library. In this episode, Cheryl takes us on a fascinating journey through the library's rich history, its wide array of services, and the most difficult challenges it has faced over the years.
Whether you're a bookworm, a researcher, or just someone who loves a good story, there's something here for everyone!
So what are you waiting for? Check out the full episode now and get ready to be inspired!They cover topics like:
- How old is the Library?,
- Where has it been located,
- How it formed,
- What services does the library offer,
- The challenges the library has faced over the years, and
- The purpose and focus of the Lloydminster Public Library.
You can find everyone at these links:
- Century 21 Drive -> Facebook | Instagram
- Ryan Topley -> Facebook | Instagram
- Lloydminster Public Library -> Facebook | Instagram | Website
If you want to hear more local real estate insights and news, be sure to subscribe to our podcast. And tell your friends!
Production by Narra Studios and Bardsbridge
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On this episode of C21 Drive Time, we welcome Canadian country singer Brett Kissel to the show. With four number-one hits on the Canadian country chart, Brett is a true icon in the industry - but he managed to find time to sit down and chat with Ryan!
Brett will be heading up the Vic Juba Community Theatre's "The Vic's Crank It Up Cabaret" on September 7th at the Lloydminster Exhibition Grounds - and we can't wait to hear all about it. Join us as we chat with Brett about his incredible career and what it's like to be a country music superstar. It's sure to be a great conversation.They cover topics like:
- How Brett got into making music,
- Brett's agriculture background,
- Overcoming writer's block,
- Opening for and performing with Garth Brooks,
- Brett's pre-show rituals,
- Advice for new musicians,
- When to expect his next album, and
- The upcoming show at the Lloydminster Exhibition (hosted by Vic Juba Community Theatre).
You can find everyone at these links:
- Century 21 Drive -> Facebook | Instagram
- Ryan Topley -> Facebook | Instagram
- Brett Kissel -> Facebook | Instagram | Website
If you want to hear more local real estate insights and news, be sure to subscribe to our podcast. And tell your friends!
Production by Narra Studios and Bardsbridge
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Welcome to another episode of C21 Drive Time, Lloydminster's go-to podcast for everything real estate. In this episode, Aaron Rawlake and Ryan Topley discuss the often-stressful topic of homeowner insurance. As homeowners, we all know the importance of having insurance, but what happens when you need to make a claim? It can be a daunting and overwhelming experience.
As realtors, Aaron and Ryan get asked a lot of questions about insurance, from replacement costs to documenting belongings. They share their knowledge and experiences to help alleviate some of the stress associated with home insurance.
If you're a homeowner, it's crucial to have insurance. However, it's equally important to understand what your policy covers and what it doesn't. Aaron and Ryan offer some valuable insights on how to navigate the insurance world and make the best decisions for your home and family.
Remember, if you have any questions about your insurance policy, it's always best to check with your insurance provider or an insurance expert.
Don't forget to leave us a review and subscribe to the podcast for more insightful conversations about all things real estate. Thank you for tuning in!
You can find everyone at these links:
- Century 21 Drive -> Facebook | Instagram
- Ryan Topley -> Facebook | Instagram
- Aaron Rawlake -> Facebook | Instagram
If you want to hear more local real estate insights and news, be sure to Subscribe to our podcast. And tell your friends!
Production by Narra Studios and Bardsbridge
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This week Ryan sits down with Lindsay from Can-Do Auto and Lube to discover how the company came to be, the challenges they have faced along the way, and where they are heading.
They chat about:
- Where it all started,
- Focusing on what you do best versus chasing competitors,
- The difficulty of finding mechanics,
- Changes to the automotive repair industry,
- Finding and securing the real estate they are in now, and
- Successfully running an automotive shop as a woman.
Give it a listen!.
You can find everyone at these links:
- Century 21 Drive -> Facebook | Instagram
- Ryan Topley -> Facebook | Instagram
- Can-Do Auto & Lube -> Facebook | Instagram | Website
If you want to hear more local real estate insights and news, be sure to Subscribe to our podcast. And tell your friends!
Production by Narra Studios and Bardsbridge.
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This week Alan Rogan, the Athletic Director at Lakeland College, sits down with Aaron Rawlake to talk about the College's program this year, and in general.
They chat about
- Rustlers athletics,
- Three pillars of success,
- What sports are offered competitively,
- The coaching staff for this year,
- The purpose and goals of the Lakeland program.
Give it a listen - and be sure to visit our Facebook page next week when we share a video look at Olive & Birch's location and wares.
You can find everyone at these links:
- Century 21 Drive -> Facebook | Instagram
- Aaron Rawlake -> Facebook | Instagram
- Lakeland College -> Facebook | Instagram | Website
If you want to hear more local real estate insights and news, be sure to Subscribe to our podcast. And tell your friends!
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Olive & Birch is a pillar of downtown Lloydminster, but where did this eclectic shop come from? Ryan sits down with Tasha Beauchesne and Kalla Gerling to quiz them on how they went from La Tee Da to what the store is now!
They chat about:
- Starting out as La Tee Da,
- Why they decided to get a retail location,
- Purchasing Decorator's Den,
- Where the name came from,
- Why downtown was the location of choice,
- The challenges of the pandemic versus the challenge of big online stores,
- Advice for a new entrepreneur, and
- The importance of building a strong team.
Give it a listen - and be sure to visit our Facebook page next week when we share a video look at Olive & Birch's location and wares.
You can find everyone at these links:
- Century 21 Drive -> Facebook | Instagram
- Ryan Topley -> Facebook | Instagram
- Olive & Birch -> Facebook | Instagram | Website
If you want to hear more local real estate insights and news, be sure to Subscribe to our podcast. And tell your friends!
Production by Narra Studios and Bardsbridge.
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Wondering how a ping-pong / karaoke / gaming lounge came to be in Lloydminster? Then you need to listen in on the conversation Ryan recently had with Yby Lim about Dojo Social Club!
They chat about:
- Moving to Canada from the Middle East at very young age,
- Table tennis in Lloydminster,
- The origin story behind Dojo Social Club,
- Why start it up in Lloydminster,
- The challenges and lessons that they have learned so far, and
- The real estate process for a new start-up.
Give it a listen.
You can find everyone at these links:
- Century 21 Drive -> Facebook | Instagram
- Ryan Topley -> Facebook | Instagram
- Dojo Social Club -> Facebook | Instagram | Website
If you want to hear more local real estate insights and news, be sure to Subscribe to our podcast. And tell your friends!
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Following up on their time at the Pilates studio, Donna Schellenberg of To The Core Pilates and Nutrition and Ryan Topley sit down and dig into the history of To The Core, and what drives Donna.
They chat about:
- The origins of To The Core,
- Getting into Pilates and taking the training,
- Training people to move and be healthy,
- The fitness industry issues and concerns,
- The challenges and heart-ache of Donna's father's battle with MS, and
- Living a life rather than just existing!
Give it a listen.
You can find everyone at these links:
- Century 21 Drive -> Facebook | Instagram
- Ryan Topley -> Facebook | Instagram
- To The Core Pilates and Nutrition -> Facebook | Instagram | Website
If you want to hear more local real estate insights and news, be sure to Subscribe to our podcast. And tell your friends!
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It seems like everyone is out at the lake now, which makes it a good time to touch on water safety. Norm Namur, Chief of the Lloydminster Rescue Squad, sits down with Ryan to go over everything about being safe out on the water.
They chat about:
- The history and current configuration of the Lloydminster Rescue Squad,
- Boat-related accidents and incidents,
- Prevention of water-related deaths and injuries,
- The IMPORTANCE of Life Jackets,
- Sizing life jackets properly.
- Substance use while operating water craft (oven non-motorized),
- The equipment that the Lloyd Rescue Squad has, and
- Resources like the Canadian Red Cross for learning more about water safety.
Give it a listen.
You can find everyone at these links:
- Century 21 Drive -> Facebook | Instagram
- Ryan Topley -> Facebook | Instagram
- Lloydminster Rescue Squad -> Facebook | Instagram | Website
If you want to hear more local real estate insights and news, be sure to Subscribe to our podcast. And tell your friends!
Production by Narra Studios and Bardsbridge.
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Summer is here! And that means it is time for summer camp. One of the post popular (if not THE most popular) camp in the region is Pleasantview Bible Camp.
If you are not familiar with this camp, or if you have been thinking of sending your children to it, then this episode is for you! Ryan sits down with Bruce Steeves, the associate pastor at First Baptist Church, to find out ALL about the facility, the program, the staff, and the history.
Some topics include:
- What is Pleasantview,
- Where and when it is held,
- What ages are able to go,
- The history of the camp (and it is being there for a LONG time),
- The seasonal attendance (it is a LOT of youth,)
- The legacy of the camp with multiple generations attending,
- What sort of activities do the kids get to partake in,
- The amount of work that goes into making it happen, and
- What is it that makes Pleasantview Camp special!
Give it a listen.
You can find everyone at these links:
- Century 21 Drive -> Facebook | Instagram
- Ryan Topley -> Facebook | Instagram
- Pleasantview Bible Camp -> Facebook | Instagram
If you want to hear more local real estate insights and news, be sure to Subscribe to our podcast. And tell your friends!
Production by Narra Studios and Bardsbridge.
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It's time for another Shopping Local: Origin Stories episode, and this week Ryan sits down with a local legend in the marketing and communications industry. He chats with Jill Kelly the founder and owner of Red Bicycle Communications. She has a LOT of insight to share, not just for business owners looking to up their marketing, but for anyone living in Lloydminster.
Amongst other things, they talk about:
- Her roots and her journey into marketing and communications,
- Her thoughts on Lloydminster in comparison to larger centres,
- The amazing community spirit in the city,
- Red Bicycles efforts to support and boost local businesses and organizations,
- Working for one of the biggest design and communication firms in Eastern Canada,
- Starting a new firm here in Lloyd,
- What she learned out East that she applies regularly,
- Creating Discover Lloydminster,
- Exploring the community in which you live,
- Branding, and how you actually don't control yours,
- And much more.
Give it a listen.
You can find everyone at these links:
- Century 21 Drive -> Facebook | Instagram
- Ryan Topley -> Facebook | Instagram
- Jill Kelly -> Facebook | Instagram
- Red Bicycle Communications -> Facebook | Instagram
If you want to hear more local real estate insights and news, be sure to Subscribe to our podcast. And tell your friends!
Production by Narra Studios and Bardsbridge.
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C21 Drive Time features another roundtable discussion in the studio, with Ryan, Chris, and Aaron putting their butts in the chairs and chewing the fat. Chris showed up wearing some hardware from a recent marathon, which kicked off a whole conversation around capabilities, commitment, and getting across the finish line.
Some of the topics they wander through include:
- Running a marathon, and the mindset involved,
- Showing up,
- Celebrating success,
- Running into something new in a real estate deal,
- Helping people through the real estate journey, and
- The importance of getting outside of your comfort zone and challenging yourself!
Give it a listen.
You can find everyone at these links:
- Century 21 Drive -> Facebook | Instagram
- Ryan Topley -> Facebook | Instagram
- Chris Hassall -> Facebook | Instagram
- Aaron Rawlake -> Facebook | Instagram
If you want to hear more local real estate insights and news, be sure to Subscribe to our podcast. And tell your friends!
Production by Narra Studios and Bardsbridge.
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This week we have a special guest in the studio! Gwen Mottram is on of the most active arts and cultures advocates in the region, having sat on, or current sitting on, a large number of boards and committees. This includes, amongst other things, Lloydminster Regional Theatre Foundation, Vic Juba Community Theatre, Lloydminster Concert Series Association, Arts Without Borders Festival, Lloydminster Little Theatre, and Arts Touring Alliance of Alberta!
They talk about:
- How Gwen got involved in arts in Lloydminster,
- The current state of the arts community in the area,
- What's happening with the theatre scene,
- Her dream of having a local folk fest,
- How they select acts for the Lloydminster Concert Series,
- Why the arts are important to Gwen,
- The Faces of Lloydminster Project,
- Art installations in Alberta to check out,
- Summer events to watch for - Heritage Day and Blueberry Festival, and
- Lloydminster Regional Theatre Foundation Annual Gala - The Vampire Circus!
Give it a listen.
You can find everyone at these links:
- Century 21 Drive -> Facebook | Instagram
- Ryan Topley -> Facebook | Instagram
- Gwen Mottram -> Facebook | Instagram
If you want to hear more local real estate insights and news, be sure to Subscribe to our podcast. And tell your friends!
Production by Narra Studios and Bardsbridge.
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By now pretty much everyone in Lloydminster is aware of the work that is happening in the downtown core - but do you really know the details? This week, we have Mayor Gerald Aalbers and Senior Manager James Rogers from the City of Lloydminster in the studio. We get a chance to get the background information on what is happening, and more importantly, what is going to happen. It is very exciting!
It all started with the Downtown Area Redevelopment Plan that was started years ago but will stretch out to a 15-year transformation of the downtown core. This first stage will see the City working on the underground as they want to set the foundation and do it right the first time.
They talk about:
- Making the downtown attractive to businesses, consumers, families, and more,
- Greenspaces and beautification,
- Getting buy-in from downtown businesses,
- Construction season,
- What is going to happen with 50th Street,
- "New to Lloydminster" features,
- The engineering process that has gone into the project,
- Parking,
- Making the downtown pedestrian-friendly,
- Plan for the Border Markers,
- What will happen with downtown events,
- The Clock Tower and the Old Fire Hall,
- and More!
Give it a listen.
You can find everyone at these links:
- Century 21 Drive -> Facebook | Instagram
- Ryan Topley -> Facebook | Instagram
- Aaron Rawlake -> Facebook | Instagram
- City of Lloydminster -> Facebook
- Mayor Gerald Aalbers -> Facebook
- James Rogers -> Facebook
If you want to hear more local real estate insights and news, be sure to Subscribe to our podcast. And tell your friends!
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One of the goals of our podcast is to collect the amazing stories of the people who make up our community. This week's interview is with one of the most unique people in Lloydminster, Mr. Hai Ma. Joined by his daughter Eliza van Assem, Hai sits down and shares his journey with Ryan.
Starting out in his home in Vietnam, Hai relates how, on April 30th of 1975, the government took over his family business, and put him in jail. From there he escaped from jail, spent time drifting at sea, managed to survive both in the jungle and on a remote island, ended up in Indonesia where a Canadian immigration officer helped sponsor him, and eventually Hai ended up in Lloydminster.
This story has so many twists and turns, and is drenched in both fantastic and horrible luck - you have to listen to this one!
- The power of human strength and spirit
- Value of hard work
- Importance of finding work-life balance with a focus on family
- Dealing with intolerance and discrimination
- Perseverance that comes from a strong mind
You can find everyone at these links:
- Century 21 Drive -> Facebook | Instagram
- Ryan Topley -> Facebook | Instagram
- The Art of Taekwondo & Kung-Fu -> Facebook
- Lloyd Hi-Quality Auto Repair -> Facebook
If you want to hear more local real estate insights and news, be sure to Subscribe to our podcast. And tell your friends!
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The plan is to have a Shopping Local: Origin Stories episode every other week, but with the Harvest Collective Market coming up, we decided to push the schedule up on this one. Ryan and Rita sit down with Terri Heuser to learn more about her business, Emma and April. This local clothing company features hand-made clothing for the little ones in your life.
They cover the history of the company and what it offers, including:
- Where the name of the company came from (it's probably not what you were expecting),
- Where Terri's passion came from,
- Fashion design school in Lethbridge,
- What kickstarted the company's birth,
- Handmaking children's clothing, including custom work,
- Keeping it local (or Canadian) as much as possible,
- Learning to how to sew and create at a young age,
- What brought Terri and her family to Lloydminster, and
- Lake life in Saskatchewan.
You can find everyone at these links:
- Century 21 Drive -> Facebook | Instagram
- Rita Baxter -> Facebook | Instagram
- Ryan Topley -> Facebook | Instagram
- Emma and April -> Facebook | Instagram | Website
If you want to hear more local real estate insights and news, be sure to Subscribe to our podcast. And tell your friends!
Production by Narra Studios (https://www.facebook.com/studionarra) and Bardsbridge (https://www.facebook.com/bardsbridge)
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Century 21 Drive has a video feature (Shopping Local) that we have produced for many years now - where we shine a spotlight on a local business in the region. Recently we decided to evolve it into something new - 𝐒𝐡𝐨𝐩𝐩𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐋𝐨𝐜𝐚𝐥: 𝐎𝐫𝐢𝐠𝐢𝐧 𝐒𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐬! We are going to dig deeper into local businesses we all know and love, and find out where they came from, what they learned along the way, the challenges they've had to overcome, and more.
In the very first one, Chris and Ryan sit down with Aron Lundquist of Diamond 7 Meats Inc. to discover the history of this amazing meat processing company. Aron shares the story, starting on the family farm and ending where they are today and touches on the challenges, wins, and adventures along the way. He shares the best advice he ever got in business and talks about how the pandemic affected Diamond 7.
They cover a lot of ground, including:
- The full story from the family ag operation, to Maidstone, to Lloydminster,
- The size of the business, the region it covers, and the services it offers (large animals including wild game during the season),
- Lake season and grad season,
- Business over the pandemic,
- Working in a family business,
- 4-H and why it is important to Aron's family and business,
- The unique challenges of starting a brand new business,
- The best advice Aron ever got in the business world,
- The importance of quality staff that have pride in what they do,
- The smoking and cooking trend that has taken hold, and
- So much more!
You can find everyone at these links:
- Century 21 Drive -> Facebook | Instagram
- Chris Hassall -> Facebook | Instagram
- Ryan Topley -> Facebook | Instagram
- Diamond 7 Meats -> Facebook | Website
If you want to hear more local real estate insights and news, be sure to Subscribe to our podcast. And tell your friends!
Production by Narra Studios (https://www.facebook.com/studionarra) and Bardsbridge (https://www.facebook.com/bardsbridge)
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Lloydminster is going to be the host of the 2024 Saskatchewan Summer Games, and the Games Manager for the event, Nicole Clow, was in our studio last week to chat with Aaron Rawlake and Ryan Topley.
They cover a lot of ground, including:
- Nicole's history getting into games management,
- How she has moved 10 times in the last 12 years,
- Her work as Games Manager for the 2020 Saskatchewan Summer games that were cancelled,
- Coming back to Lloydminster,
- The challenges of running an event like this in the border city,
- What goes into bringing 1,800 athletes to Lloydminster, and
- What about our city makes it special.
It's an interesting conversation whether you are a sports fan or not!
* Century 21 Drive -> https://www.facebook.com/C21Drive | https://www.instagram.com/century21_drive/
Aaron Rawlake -> https://www.facebook.com/AaronRawlakeC21 | https://www.instagram.com/aaronrawlake_c21/
Ryan Topley -> https://www.facebook.com/RyanTopleyC21Drive | https://www.instagram.com/ryan.topley.realtor/
Saskatchewan Summer Games -> https://saskgames.ca/summer | https://www.facebook.com/2024ssg
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This week we continue to get to know the team at Century 21 Drive! Ryan Topley is in the hot chair, as Aaron Rawlake gets him to share his story of breaking into the Real Estate industry.
Ryan is a born-and-raised Lashburn boy, his family farmed just north of town in fact. His road from there to Century 21 Drive has seen him overseas, working in Grand Cayman, working at a gym in Red Deer, and more!
Some of the interesting insights that come from this conversation include:
- Real Estate mindset (sometimes you just have to be silly),
- Being available, not only for your clients but for your colleagues as well,
- Being able to find the information you need,
- Learning from a quality mentor,
- The importance of knowing people in the community,
- Putting in the work,
- The challenges of running your own brokerage,
- Why Ryan came back to Century 21,
- The validity of expertise, and
- The value of working hard and putting in the effort.
Ryan tells a story well, and he'll make you laugh while you learn. Give it a listen!
* Century 21 Drive -> https://www.facebook.com/C21Drive | https://www.instagram.com/century21_drive/
Aaron Rawlake -> https://www.facebook.com/AaronRawlakeC21 | https://www.instagram.com/aaronrawlake_c21/
Ryan Topley -> https://www.facebook.com/RyanTopleyC21Drive | https://www.instagram.com/ryan.topley.realtor/
If you want to hear more local real estate insights and news, be sure to Subscribe to our podcast.
Production by Narra Studios (https://www.facebook.com/studionarra) and Bardsbridge (https://www.facebook.com/bardsbridge)
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Aaron Rawlake took the long road into real estate, having worked in a wide range of fields before ending up as a Realtor. But he is glad he did and feels like he is home now. This week, Ryan Topley sits down with Aaron and pulls the whole origin story out of him.
Aaron has worked in banking and finance, investment, and even running the athletics department at Lakeland College. Through his many careers, he has learned important skills that are applicable to being a Realtor, such as:
- Flexibility and the ability to react on a dime
- How to create and foster authentic personal relationships
- Being involved in the community you work in
- Telling people what it is that you do and asking for the business
- Earning people's trust
- Being confident
- Putting yourself out there
- Growing your sphere of influence
- Becoming a trusted expert in your field that people will come to
It is an interesting story, with some twists and turns. Give it a listen!
* Century 21 Drive -> https://www.facebook.com/C21Drive | https://www.instagram.com/century21_drive/
Aaron Rawlake -> https://www.facebook.com/AaronRawlakeC21 | https://www.instagram.com/aaronrawlake_c21/
Ryan Topley -> https://www.facebook.com/RyanTopleyC21Drive | https://www.instagram.com/ryan.topley.realtor/
If you want to hear more local real estate insights and news, be sure to Subscribe to our podcast.
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Shawn Bell swung by the office last week, so Aaron decided it would be the perfect opportunity to pull him into the booth. Shawn shares his journey into being a Realtor, and what he is up to these days.
It's quite the story, from shingling houses to being a coach to other Realtors, and Shawn covers many things, such as:
- Being your own boss
- Getting out of your shell
- Getting into the industry
- Finding a mentor
- Common fears starting out
- The importance of being able to talk to people
- Jumping into social media
- How to use social media to the most
- Finding success as a Realtor
- His exit from being a Realtor into being a coach for other Realtors
- Helping Realtors generate their own business through social media
Century 21 Drive -> https://www.facebook.com/C21Drive | https://www.instagram.com/century21_drive/Aaron Rawlake -> https://www.facebook.com/AaronRawlakeC21 | https://www.instagram.com/aaronrawlake_c21/Shawn Bell -> https://www.facebook.com/shawnbell21 | https://www.instagram.com/shawnbell_coach/*
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With mental health being such an important topic these days, Ryan sat down and discussed this with Maverick Hann and Don Schille. Both are Lloydminster firefighters who deal with a wide variety of critical situations on a regular basis.
They share what their days are like, what they deal with, and how they cope with the mental health stress that comes with their job.
* Century 21 Drive -> https://www.facebook.com/C21Drive | https://www.instagram.com/century21_drive/
Ryan Topley -> https://www.facebook.com/RyanTopleyC21Drive or https://www.instagram.com/ryan.topley.realtor/
Maverick Hann -> https://www.facebook.com/maverick.hann.9
Don Schille -> https://www.facebook.com/donald.schille
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With spring here and the market getting busier, Ryan and Aaron take a moment to discuss some of the topics that come up in a spring market - including handling multiple offers.
What are the hurdles and opportunities for both buyers and sellers in this sort of situation? Aaron and Ryan work their way through that.
* Century 21 Drive -> https://www.facebook.com/C21Drive | https://www.instagram.com/century21_drive/
Ryan Topley -> https://www.facebook.com/RyanTopleyC21Drive or https://www.instagram.com/ryan.topley.realtor/
Aaron Rawlake -> https://www.facebook.com/AaronRawlakeC21 | https://www.instagram.com/aaronrawlake_c21/
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This week Ryan and Chris talk about FEAR in the real estate journey, whether it is buying or selling, and how to manage it. Fear can be damaging, especially during one of the most important transactions of your life. But it is completely normal.
There could be fear in the process of selling. Will it sell too fast, or too slow? Will you get enough for it? Will you end up leaving money on the table? There is also fear on the buying side. Will you overpay for the home? Will you end up buying a piece of shit that you will have to sink more money into later? All of this is on top of whatever may be happening in your life while you are going through this milestone event!
What is the key to managing that stress and getting through the deal? Ryan and Chris share their thoughts.
Ryan Topley can be found at https://www.facebook.com/RyanTopleyC21Drive or https://www.instagram.com/ryan.topley.realtor/
Chris Hassall can be found at https://www.facebook.com/ChrisHassallC21 or https://www.instagram.com/c21chrishassall/
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With the Lloydminster Regimental Ball quickly approaching, Chris sat down with Angela Rooks-Trotzuk from the Interval Home and Sgt. Brad Mouland of the Lloydminster RCMP department. They discuss not only the exciting event quickly approaching, but also the vital work done by the Interval Home - which is the recipient of funds raised at this year's ball.
Angela Rooks-Trotzuk can be found at https://www.linkedin.com/in/angela-rooks-trotzuk-87a637212/
Lloydminster RCMP can be found at https://www.rcmp-grc.gc.ca/detach/en/d/525
Chris Hassall can be found at https://www.facebook.com/ChrisHassallC21 or https://www.instagram.com/c21chrishassall/
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Chris and Ryan sit down in the Drive Time booth this week to talk about "Rent to Own". What is it? How does it work? What it is, really? What are some of the legal ramifications or issues around a Rent to Own deal?
Ryan Topley can be found at https://www.facebook.com/RyanTopleyC21Drive or https://www.instagram.com/ryan.topley.realtor/
Chris Hassall can be found at https://www.facebook.com/ChrisHassallC21 or https://www.instagram.com/c21chrishassall/
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When Chris and Aaron get Ryan Deis in the studio, they can't help but talk curling - but once they get past that they get down to business. Topics include "year-end season", the upcoming tax season, and then a deeper dive into recreation homes in other provinces and investment properties. Ryan shares insights into how a professional accountant can help with buying recreational or investment real estate. He emphasizes how important planning is in the process, and some of the challenges you can run into along the way.
Ryan Deis can be found at https://www.facebook.com/ryan.deis or https://www.leckiecpa.com/
Chris Hassall can be found at https://www.facebook.com/ChrisHassallC21 or https://www.instagram.com/c21chrishassall/
Aaron Rawlake can be found at https://www.facebook.com/AaronRawlakeC21 or https://www.instagram.com/aaronrawlake_c21/
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Have you ever thought about getting into Real Estate in another market? Be it a holiday property in Hawaii, or an investment property in the next province over, there is plenty to keep in mind. Ryan and Aaron go over some of the options and considerations.
Ryan can be found at https://www.facebook.com/RyanTopleyC21Drive or https://www.instagram.com/ryan.topley.realtor/
Aaron Rawlake can be found at https://www.facebook.com/AaronRawlakeC21 or https://www.instagram.com/aaronrawlake_c21/
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After 2022 ended on a more challenging note, the gang is looking forward to a stable 2023. Chris, Ryan, and Aaron sit down at the mics and throw around their insights on the coming year in Lloydminster's real estate market. They offer some solid predictions on what the mortgage rate should do and the impact that will have on home prices and the number of properties on the market.
Ryan can be found at https://www.facebook.com/RyanTopleyC21Drive or https://www.instagram.com/ryan.topley.realtor/
Chris can be found at https://www.facebook.com/ChrisHassallC21 or https://www.instagram.com/c21chrishassall/
Aaron Rawlake can be found at https://www.facebook.com/AaronRawlakeC21 or https://www.instagram.com/aaronrawlake_c21/
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With 2022 behind us, Aaron and Ryan sit down to take a look back at the past 12 months. They chat about a variety of topics, including the rise in interest rates, the changes in the industry, the new staff at the office, the big award that we earned, and the social media marketing that Century 21 Drive keeps focusing on.
Aaron Rawlake can be found at https://www.facebook.com/AaronRawlakeC21 or https://www.instagram.com/aaronrawlake_c21/
Ryan Topley can be found at https://www.facebook.com/RyanTopleyC21Drive or https://www.instagram.com/ryan.topley.realtor/
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Chris, Aaron, and Ryan wander off on an unusual topic - slogans! It does all end up tying back into real estate, and the experiences you have along the way.
Ryan can be found at https://www.facebook.com/RyanTopleyC21Drive or https://www.instagram.com/ryan.topley.realtor/
Chris can be found at https://www.facebook.com/ChrisHassallC21 or https://www.instagram.com/c21chrishassall/
Aaron Rawlake can be found at https://www.facebook.com/AaronRawlakeC21 or https://www.instagram.com/aaronrawlake_c21/
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Local electrician, Kyle Pedde of Pedde Electric, joins Chris and Ryan in the booth to chat about electrical safety, home renovations, electrical permits, and more!
Ryan can be found at https://www.facebook.com/RyanTopleyC21Drive or https://www.instagram.com/ryan.topley.realtor/
Chris can be found at https://www.facebook.com/ChrisHassallC21 or https://www.instagram.com/c21chrishassall/
Kyle can be found at https://www.facebook.com/kyle.pedde or https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100076301077018
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This week Ryan reaches out to an old colleague, Maya Day, a Realtor in Edmonton, Alberta. They discuss the current state of real estate in Alberta before launching into another one of those crazy stories.
Ryan can be found at https://www.facebook.com/RyanTopleyC21Drive or https://www.instagram.com/ryan.topley.realtor/
Patrick can be found at https://www.facebook.com/patrick.galesloot or https://www.instagram.com/pgalesloot/
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Aaron kicks off this roundtable episode with a compelling question "what are you an expert in?" Chris and Ryan join in as they explore what makes a Realtor an expert in their field, and how much of an expert a Realtor needs to be in order to look after your needs. We don't need to have the answer to every question, but we do have to be able to find the information that you need if we don't have it.
Chris Hassall can be found at https://www.facebook.com/ChrisHassallC21 or https://www.instagram.com/c21chrishassall/
Aaron Rawlake can be found at https://www.facebook.com/AaronRawlakeC21 or https://www.instagram.com/aaronrawlake_c21/
Ryan Topley can be found at https://www.facebook.com/RyanTopleyC21Drive or https://www.instagram.com/ryan.topley.realtor/
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Despite his best efforts to avoid getting trapped in an interview, the team finally got Gerald Ford of Bardsbridge Marketing to stop moving and spend an hour in the booth. Chris, Aaron, and Ryan grill him about social media, content creation, and helping Century 21 expand its digital presence.
And unfortunately, we were not able to find the episode of Degrassi Junior High that Aaron was in - but if anyone can, please let us know!
Ryan Topley can be found at https://www.facebook.com/RyanTopleyC21Drive | https://www.instagram.com/ryan.topley.realtor/
Chris Hassall can be found at https://www.facebook.com/ChrisHassallC21 | https://www.instagram.com/c21chrishassall/
Aaron Rawlake can be found at https://www.facebook.com/AaronRawlakeC21 | https://www.instagram.com/aaronrawlake_c21/
Gerald Ford can be found at https://www.facebook.com/bardsbridge | https://www.instagram.com/bardsbridge/
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One thing on everyone's mind in the real estate world is mortgages - which is why Ryan recently sat down with Mortgage Specialist Heather Herring. She is a team member over at RBC in Lloydminster and has been working in banking for 31 years. She brings a strong background in lending specifically and has been serving the Lloydminster region since 2006. If you are curious about what is currently happening with mortgages and lending rates, give this episode a listen.
Ryan Topley can be found at https://www.facebook.com/RyanTopleyC21Drive | https://www.instagram.com/ryan.topley.realtor/
Heather Herring can be found at https://www.facebook.com/RBCHeatherDHerring | https://www.instagram.com/mortgagespecialist_/ | https://www.linkedin.com/in/heather-herring-42a00664/
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This week we managed to convince Michael "Mikey Dubz" Welygan to sit down and share with us. We talk about everything from being an avid runner, to fashion choices, to being an engaged part of the local community while maintaining work-life balance. Mike recently won the Lloydminster Chamber of Commerce Community Spirit Award for everything he does in Lloydminster.
Chris Hassall can be found at https://www.facebook.com/ChrisHassallC21 | https://www.instagram.com/c21chrishassall/
Aaron Rawlake can be found at https://www.facebook.com/AaronRawlakeC21 | https://www.instagram.com/aaronrawlake_c21/
Mikey Dubz can be found at https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=511487441 | https://www.facebook.com/MikeyDubzLIVE | https://www.instagram.com/mikeydubzjr/
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Jana Rosychuk and Katlin Ducherer from the City of Lloydminster Economic Development team sat down recently with Aaron and Chris to talk about business in the city, a recent gap analysis survey that was done, and just how the economy is looking in Lloydminster.
Chris Hassall can be found at https://www.facebook.com/ChrisHassallC21 or https://www.instagram.com/c21chrishassall/
Aaron Rawlake can be found at https://www.facebook.com/AaronRawlakeC21 or https://www.instagram.com/aaronrawlake_c21/
City of Lloydminster Economic Development - https://www.lloydminster.ca/en/business-and-growth/economic-development.aspx
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This week we have Ross Muir back in the studio to explain what makes high quality property imagery, and why it is so important.
Ross Muir can be found at https://www.facebook.com/ross.muir1 or https://www.instagram.com/ross_and_hagg/
Chris Hassall can be found at https://www.facebook.com/ChrisHassallC21 or https://www.instagram.com/c21chrishassall/
Ryan Topley can be found at https://www.facebook.com/RyanTopleyC21Drive or https://www.instagram.com/ryan.topley.realtor/
Aaron Rawlake can be found at https://www.facebook.com/AaronRawlakeC21 or https://www.instagram.com/aaronrawlake_c21/
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So what actually is "curb appeal" and why is it important? This week the guys tackle the topic of how important that first impression is, and then wander off on the topic of how upgrades can affect the selling price.
Chris Hassall can be found at https://www.facebook.com/ChrisHassallC21 or https://www.instagram.com/c21chrishassall/
Aaron Rawlake can be found at https://www.facebook.com/AaronRawlakeC21 or https://www.instagram.com/aaronrawlake_c21/
Ryan Topley can be found at https://www.facebook.com/RyanTopleyC21Drive or https://www.instagram.com/ryan.topley.realtor/
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Often the first impression a potential buyer gets of your listing is the photographs and video - which is why it is so important to have a high-quality professional photographer on the team. This week we sit down and chat with our photographer, Ross Muir, about his life back in South Africa, his journey to find a new home in Lloydminster, and how his new life has changed him. Come back next week as well, when we talk to Ross about the actual craft of real estate photography.
Ross Muir can be found at https://www.facebook.com/ross.muir1 or https://www.instagram.com/ross_and_hagg/
Chris Hassall can be found at https://www.facebook.com/ChrisHassallC21 or https://www.instagram.com/c21chrishassall/
Ryan Topley can be found at https://www.facebook.com/RyanTopleyC21Drive or https://www.instagram.com/ryan.topley.realtor/
Aaron Rawlake can be found at https://www.facebook.com/AaronRawlakeC21 or https://www.instagram.com/aaronrawlake_c21/
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We have another local expert back in the studio this week - Tom Hall of Armstrong Hittinger Moskal, a local full-service law firm. Tom is well experienced in law practice as it relates to real estate, and we figured he would make a great guest to talk shop with
Chris Hassall can be found at https://www.facebook.com/ChrisHassallC21 or https://www.instagram.com/c21chrishassall/
Ryan Topley can be found at https://www.facebook.com/RyanTopleyC21Drive or https://www.instagram.com/ryan.topley.realtor/
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The topic of decks and development permits came up in the office, so the guys sat down in the podcast room and chatted about it! Lots to learn here.
Chris Hassall can be found at https://www.facebook.com/ChrisHassallC21 or https://www.instagram.com/c21chrishassall/
Aaron Rawlake can be found at https://www.facebook.com/AaronRawlakeC21 or https://www.instagram.com/aaronrawlake_c21/
Ryan Topley can be found at https://www.facebook.com/RyanTopleyC21Drive or https://www.instagram.com/ryan.topley.realtor/
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Now that Shari's house has found a new owner, Chris catches up with her on the whole process and what she learned about it. They also chat a bit about life after selling the family home, and what it might be like to just head out on adventures!
Chris can be found at https://www.facebook.com/ChrisHassallC21 or https://www.instagram.com/c21chrishassall/
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The guys change things up a bit this week! Chris, Ryan, and Aaron sit down and talk about what it takes to run a Real Estate Agency. They take a deep dive into what the day-to-day life of a Realtor entails.
Chris Hassall can be found at https://www.facebook.com/ChrisHassallC21 or https://www.instagram.com/c21chrishassall/
Aaron Rawlake can be found at https://www.facebook.com/AaronRawlakeC21 or https://www.instagram.com/aaronrawlake_c21/
Ryan Topley can be found at https://www.facebook.com/RyanTopleyC21Drive or https://www.instagram.com/ryan.topley.realtor/
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Chris and Aaron take a deep dive into what "Conditions" and "Terms" are, and how they affect the real estate buying and selling process. This somewhat vague area can often confuse homeowners - making this episode well worth the listening time.
They round out the episode with an interview with Matt Peck from StartUp Lloydminster. Not only does Matt talk about the amazing work that StartUp does for the area, but also shares his own story of coming to Canada from Melbourne, Australia.
Chris Hassall can be found at https://www.facebook.com/ChrisHassallC21 or https://www.instagram.com/c21chrishassall/
Aaron Rawlake can be found at https://www.facebook.com/AaronRawlakeC21 or https://www.instagram.com/aaronrawlake_c21/
StartUp Lloydminster can be found at https://www.facebook.com/startuplloydminster or https://www.startuplloyd.com/
Matt Peck can be found at https://www.facebook.com/mattpeck97
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Home inspections are a crucial part of the buying and selling process, so this week Ryan figured he would sit down with a local inspector and find out more. Luckily, Jeff Schellenberg from Pillar to Post Home Inspectors in Lloydminster was more than willing to chat. They talk about some of the different things Jeff sees in inspections, the technology involved in home inspections, how home inspections affect your real estate transaction, and then shares his own crazy un-Real Estate story. Ryan finishes off the episode with yet another one of his own stories of something crazy he's seen in his years of real estate - and this one isn't as funny as it is just creepy!
Ryan can be found at https://www.facebook.com/RyanTopleyC21Drive or https://www.instagram.com/ryan.topley.realtor/
Jeff can be found at https://www.facebook.com/jeff.schellenberg.33 and https://www.instagram.com/pillartopostlloyd/
Pillar to Post can be found at https://www.facebook.com/lloydminsterhomeinspection and https://jeffschellenberg.pillartopost.com/
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Curious about what the Alberta Real Estate Association is and does? This week Chris gets on the line with AREA chair David P. Brown to talk about this and much more!
Chris can be found at https://www.instagram.com/c21chrishassall/ or https://www.facebook.com/ChrisHassallC21
David can be found at https://www.facebook.com/david.p.brown.37 or https://www.trecmoves.com/agents/david-p-brown/
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This week Chris and Aaron sit down with our newest Realtor, Chad Kozak, to discuss his journey leading up to becoming a Realtor and some of the things he has already learned in the industry.
Aaron can be found at https://www.instagram.com/aaronrawlake_c21/ or https://www.facebook.com/AaronRawlakeC21
Chris can be found at https://www.instagram.com/c21chrishassall/ or https://www.facebook.com/ChrisHassallC21
Chad can be found at https://www.facebook.com/ChadKozakC21
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With summer over half over, it's time to start thinking about Back to School - and in this vein, Aaron sat down with Trisha Rawlake (Superintendent of Education at Lloydminster Public School Division) and Jason Nevill (the new Director of Education at LPSD). They talk about Jason's new role, and the upcoming year at the school division, and touch on some real estate topics.
Aaron can be found at https://www.instagram.com/aaronrawlake_c21/ or https://www.facebook.com/AaronRawlakeC21
Lloydminster Public School Division - https://www.lpsd.ca/
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Ryan catches up with another one of his Red Deer colleagues, Nolin Maurier of Realty Experts Group - but first Chris and Aaron chat about becoming an empty nester and some of the real estate challenges that come up as your children start to head off to start their own lives.
Ryan can be found at https://www.facebook.com/RyanTopleyC21Drive or https://www.instagram.com/ryan.topley.realtor/
Nolin can be found at https://www.facebook.com/nolin.maurier.1 or https://www.facebook.com/RealtyExpertsGroup/
Chris can be found at https://www.instagram.com/c21chrishassall/ or https://www.facebook.com/ChrisHassallC21
Aaron can be found at https://www.instagram.com/aaronrawlake_c21/ or https://www.facebook.com/AaronRawlakeC21
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We're doing something a bit different this week, as Chris sits down and talks with Shari Garnier, who is currently in the process of selling her home in Lloydminster. Together they explore the emotions and energy around selling your home, what it's like buying and selling a home at different stages in one's life, and just the journey of life in general.
Chris can be found at https://www.facebook.com/ChrisHassallC21 or https://www.instagram.com/c21chrishassall/
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This week Ryan chats with Gavin Heintz from Red Deer's Century 21 Advantage about his time in the industry and the market in Red Deer before pulling a couple of crazy stories out of him.
Ryan can be found at https://www.facebook.com/RyanTopleyC21Drive or https://www.instagram.com/ryan.topley.realtor/
Gavin can be found at https://www.facebook.com/gavin.heintz
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Another one of the Century 21 Drive realtors sits down with Ryan and talks shop. As a plumber in his previous career, Al brings some unique insights to the industry - especially around polybutylene (PB) piping.
For this week's Un-Real Estate Story, Ryan shares a story told to him by Tara Devereaux, a successful Realtor in Red Deer, and a long-time friend of Ryan's.
Ryan can be found at https://www.facebook.com/RyanTopleyC21Drive or https://www.instagram.com/ryan.topley.realtor/
Al can be found at https://www.facebook.com/AlEtheringtonC21 or https://www.instagram.com/al.etherington/
Tara can be found at https://www.facebook.com/buyahomereddeer or https://www.instagram.com/taradevereauxrealtor/
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Production by Narra Studios (https://www.facebook.com/studionarra) and Bardsbridge Marketing (https://www.facebook.com/bardsbridge)
This week Ryan reaches out to an old colleague, Patrick Galesloot, a Realtor in Red Deer, Alberta. Industry news is on the menu for conversation, and then Patrick shares some crazy real estate stories!
Ryan can be found at https://www.facebook.com/RyanTopleyC21Drive or https://www.instagram.com/ryan.topley.realtor/
Patrick can be found at https://www.facebook.com/patrick.galesloot or https://www.instagram.com/pgalesloot/
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Production by Narra Studios (https://www.facebook.com/studionarra) and Bardsbridge Marketing (https://www.facebook.com/bardsbridge)
Barry Palik, another new member of the Century 21 Drive team, chats with Ryan about the industry in the region, his real estate journey, and shares some of his crazy real estate experiences.
Ryan can be found at https://www.facebook.com/RyanTopleyC21Drive or https://www.instagram.com/ryan.topley.realtor/
Barry can be found at https://www.facebook.com/BarryPalikC21 or https://www.instagram.com/c21barrypalik/
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Rita Baxter is one of the newest members of the Century 21 Drive Team, but a long-time Realtor in the Lloydminster region! She sits down to share her journey and her insights with Ryan before getting into her crazy real estate story. This one is another jaw-dropper, and again comes with a bit of a listener discretion warning.
Ryan can be found at https://www.facebook.com/RyanTopleyC21Drive or https://www.instagram.com/ryan.topley.realtor/
Rita can be found at https://www.facebook.com/RitaBaxterC21Drive or https://www.instagram.com/c21ritabaxter/
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Continuing their conversation from last week, Chris manages to get Ryan's craziest real estate story out of him. Then, Ryan interviews Kim Capiral about his journey from the Philippines to Lloydminster and his career path leading up to Narra Studios. We plan on interviewing people that have moved into the region on a monthly basis in order to share their stories.
Ryan can be found at https://www.facebook.com/RyanTopleyC21Drive or https://www.instagram.com/ryan.topley.realtor/
Chris can be found at https://www.facebook.com/ChrisHassallC21 or https://www.instagram.com/c21chrishassall/
Kim can be found at https://www.facebook.com/studionarra or https://www.instagram.com/narra.studios/
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This week Ryan and Chris chat about the current market and Chris shares his Un-Real Estate Story. Listener discretion is advised on this one!
Ryan can be found at https://www.facebook.com/RyanTopleyC21Drive or https://www.instagram.com/ryan.topley.realtor/
Chris can be found at https://www.facebook.com/ChrisHassallC21 or https://www.instagram.com/c21chrishassall/
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This week Aaron Rawlake sits down with Ryan to share his craziest Realtor story, and it's a "revealing" one!
Ryan can be found at https://www.facebook.com/RyanTopleyC21Drive or https://www.instagram.com/ryan.topley.realtor/
Aaron can be found at https://www.facebook.com/AaronRawlakeC21
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Based out of Lloydminster, Saskatchewan, the team at Century 21 Drive has kicked off their very own real estate podcast. Ryan coaxes Shawn Bell's funniest real estate story out of him. You are NOT going to believe this one!
Chris can be found at https://www.facebook.com/ChrisHassallC21 or https://www.instagram.com/c21chrishassall/
**Ryan can be found at https://www.facebook.com/RyanTopleyC21Drive or https://www.instagram.com/ryan.topley.realtor/
Shawn can be found at https://www.instagram.com/shawnbell_coach/**
Based out of Lloydminster, Saskatchewan, the team at Century 21 Drive has kicked off their very own real estate podcast. The plan is to focus on both valuable industry news and insights, as well as share some crazy stories from realtors all over the country. For our introductory episode, Chris Hassall sits down with Ryan Topley in the brand new podcast room!
Chris can be found at https://www.facebook.com/ChrisHassallC21 or https://www.instagram.com/c21chrishassall/
Ryan can be found at https://www.facebook.com/RyanTopleyC21Drive or https://www.instagram.com/ryan.topley.realtor/