Good Talks: Recent Episodes
Cam Good
Cam Good the entrepreneur behind Vancouver's most innovative real estate project marketing firm is bringing his distinct voice and unique candor every other week – catching up with industry friends and experts giving you a look into the mind of inspirational entrepreneurs and their multifaceted interests.
45: Embark on an extraordinary journey with Jonathan Meads, VP at Streetside Development, a cornerstone of the venerable Qualico legacy. From the charm of English pub gatherings to the corridors of boarding schools, we trace Jonathan's path, exploring his childhood dreams of aviation and the unexpected twist that led him to Vancouver's vibrant real estate scene.
As we unravel the layers of Qualico's 73-year-old history and its affiliated vertical companies like Foxridge Homes, Streetside, and more, Jonathan unveils the strategic brilliance behind the vertical integration approach. Discover how Streetside stands out with its commitment to end-user satisfaction, sustainability initiatives, and the groundbreaking 10% deposit offer that's revolutionizing home ownership in Surrey. Join us in exploring Streetside's visionary outlook, featuring Net Zero townhomes, innovative carbon-consuming concrete, and a dedicated focus on community-centric development. Jonathan Meads takes us on a captivating journey through the ever-evolving landscape of real estate, offering a deep dive into the industry's past, present, and Streetside's pioneering role in shaping its future.
• 00:00:13 Start time
• 00:01:14 Jonathan's life in England
• 00:02:54 Private pub parties in England
• 00:03:51 Boarding Schools
• 00:04:24 A banker for a father
• 00:05:13 Are the schools in England like Harry Potter?
• 00:07:04 Jonathan was blazing the trail for his siblings growing up
• 00:07:15 The wooden spoon method
• 00:09:48 Jonathan's current family
• 00:11:01 Jonathan's journey to real estate
• 00:11:12 Started the journey wanting to be a pilot
• 00:11:42 Building Surveying
• 00:14:50 UK infrastructure planning
• 00:18:04 The rat race
• 00:19:46 London lifestyle: Going anywhere at any time and always finding something to do in London
• 00:20:39 The first career opportunity for Jonathan when he landed in Canada
• 00:21:19 The power of coffee and connects
• 00:22:27 Jonathan's first project in Osoyoos
• 00:24:06 Old school recruiting
• 00:25:43 Union pension funds at Concert Income Properties
• 00:27:54 Culture within the Union side
• 00:31:15 Commuting
• 00:31:58 Working on lifes distractions
• 00:32:50 The importance of being face-to-face with your peers & manager
• 00:33:31 Streetsides in office policy
• 00:35:43 Qualico is amazing
• 00:36:02 History of Qualico
• 00:37:41 Verticle companies attached to Qualico: Foxridge Homes, Streetside, etc.
• 00:38:53 Journeying across Canada
• 00:40:56 Functions of Qualico: Star, Rancho, Qualico Properties
• 00:44:32 Pros of the verticals approach
• 00:48:23 Pros to a buyer using this approach
• 00:52:14 Learning from the mistakes
• 00:53:22 Using reviews to improve
• 00:58:58 The Family Home Dream
• 01:00:17 Competitor scores
• 01:02:15 Choosing Surrey
• 01:03:43 Sustainability in the real estate industry
• 01:04:11 KEY’s Google review
• 01:05:25 Rancho's involvement
• 01:10:41 Juno amenities
• 01:10:57 360 views in Surrey
• 01:11:56 The Boroughs
• 01:13:10 The benefits of truly focusing on the end user
• 01:15:29 Junos offerings
• 01:16:29 Offering 10% vs 15% vs 20% and what it does for the end user
• 01:20:52 10% gives a chance for people to get on the property ladder
• 01:21:20 How could Streetside get the 10%?
• 01:23:08 Construction lender's role and what they need to consider
• 01:26:34 Juno is not just a cliche deal
• 01:28:45 Vision for Streetside
• 01:30:44 First Net Zero townhomes
• 01:31:35 Addressing carbon
• 01:34:17 Carbon-consuming concrete
• 01:37:27 Selling induction
• 01:42:56 Level 5 leader
44: Dive into Rocky Sethi's 25 years of real estate, development, and construction expertise in this immersive podcast. With a rich background spanning land acquisition, construction, and sales—ranging from high-end custom homes to master-planned projects across Western Canada—Rocky shares a vibrant tapestry of insights.
Rocky's stories transcend the traditional real estate narrative, delving into the intricacies of rental affordability, policies, and the allure of Penticton. His enthusiasm for Penticton's potential and the Stryke and Tien Sher masterplan community offers a glimpse into a burgeoning real estate phenomenon. Exploring Masstimber's potential to transform construction and design, Rocky envisions BC's role as a leader in this space.
From fractionalizing real estate to fostering digital neighborhoods, Rocky's discussions paint a holistic picture of community building within real estate projects. His insights encompass technological advancements, family anecdotes, and a forward-thinking approach that bridges innovation with the essence of creating thriving spaces.
In this podcast episode, Rocky Sethi's journey unfolds as a testament to the power of industry relationships, multifaceted experiences, and a forward-thinking approach. Listeners gain insights into the evolving realms of real estate, technology, and community-building, leaving inspired to navigate change and create vibrant, innovative spaces, with a special focus on the promise held in Penticton's real estate landscape.
• 00:00:50 Family
• 00:01:24 Growing boys and their deeper voices and mustaches
• 00:02:21 First cars & jobs
• 00:04:15 Rocky’s first time in the Okanagan
• 00:05:18 Born in England, but grew up with an immigrant mentality
• 00:06:12 Rocky's first career in Real Estate: Bad coffee, mustard-colored suit jackets, and typewriters in a Centry 21 office
• 00:07:06 How Rocky got his license
• 00:07:33 Building his first house realizing he liked building much more than selling
• 00:12:54 Rental affordability & policies
• 00:13:39 Policies across the country
• 00:14:36 Calgary & Edmonton market
• 00:16:34 The vibe in Alberta vs Vancouver
• 00:17:44 Why love Penticton?
• 00:18:56 The beast of real estate that's coming to Penticton
• 00:20:36 The ethos for the Penticton site
• 00:20:56 What exactly is Stryke bringing to the masterplan site
• 00:22:42 Kelowna has the highest crime rate in Canada
• 00:25:02 Starting Stryke, connecting the dots
• 00:25:46 Leaving a CEO job for a new company
• 00:27:04 Getting into mass timber
• 00:27:43 Dimensional framing to TGI
• 00:28:56 Building better buildings (decrafting the business)
• 00:29:38 Wins when working with Masstimber
• 00:30:08 Is CLT the same as Masstimber
• 00:31:43 Designing with Masstimber, the right way
• 00:32:26 Benefits of Masstimber to a Buyer
• 00:33:24 What the spread with Masstimber in a woodframe project
• 00:34:43 Will BC be a leader in Masstimer building
• 00:35:15 Seagate Construction
• 00:35:29 Current leaders in the Masstimber space
• 00:36:58 Loving the opportunity in Real Estate
• 00:37:56 KEYprize
• 00:39:24 Fractionalizing Real Estate
• 00:41:54 Enginuity of young people
• 00:44:44 Logo tournament
• 00:45:32 Building custom ChatGPT
• 00:46:27 Gemini AI system
• 00:50:55 Plugging a brain into an AI system
• 00:51:15 Blue Zones documentary on Netflix
• 00:53:17 Fear of the future in technology
• 00:56:31 Creating a Digital Neighbourhood/Community
• 00:57:26 Embedding community
• 01:00:39 How to create a great community with a presale project
• 01:03:38 Balancing work and family
• 01:06:04 “Never shy about telling the why” Sahil Bloom
43: Join Cory Wright, the driving force behind William Wright Commercial, as he explores the evolving landscape of Commercial Real Estate. From his daring start in Yaletown to leading 7 BC offices, Cory's journey underscores the power of people as the ultimate business asset. He delves into office models, client priorities, and the reasons behind his brand, emphasizing the importance of hiring for passion and attributes while fostering a culture of success without traditional titles. Discover Cory's insights into organic growth, AI's impact on Real Estate, and the client-first approach that defines William Wright Commercial, offering listeners a wealth of leadership and strategic innovation lessons.
• 00:00:13 Start
• 00:00:22 Cory’s start in the biz
• 00:01:25 Working at Prompton
• 00:02:20 Getting a lease with no credit in Yaletown in 2013 to 7 offices in BC
• 00:03:19 People are your biggest asset
• 00:03:42 KEY’s first office space
• 00:04:34 What does the future office model look like in 2023 and onward
• 00:05:24 Do clients care about a good-looking office?
• 00:05:54 Why start your own brand?
• 00:07:04 Entitlement in the Commercial Real Estate space
• 00:08:30 Hiring on passion and attributes upon hire
• 00:09:29 Communication is KEY in business and personal relationships
• 00:10:54 Looking at the next market and increasing boots on the ground
• 00:12:12 Not playing catching up with COVID
• 00:14:44 Highlighting mentorship
• 00:15:12 Smother people with leadership
• 00:16:07 The people at William Wright Commercial
• 00:17:19 Cam’s family within Lee & Associates
• 00:19:11 Only being as good as your last transaction
• 00:19:30 Growing organically
• 00:20:10 Is Alberta next for William Wright?
• 00:21:09 Generational wealth exchange
• 00:22:35 Getting to know the Commercial Real Estate industry better (multinational, regional, local, resimercial)
• 00:25:09 What are multinational companies offering to brokers?
• 00:27:08 Opportunities in the office vs. not
• 00:28:19 Why leave multinational
• 00:28:38 Creating a broker's first brokerage
• 00:30:41 Becoming complacent
• 00:32:26 Creating a culture of winnings
• 00:33:47 Why so many VPs??
• 00:34:10 Creating a level playing field, William Wright doesn't do titles
• 00:36:26 Looking at the long game
• 00:39:06 People buy what they know
• 00:40:46 Revenue sharing model within William Wright
• 00:45:04 50% of a watermelon is better than 100% of a grape
• 00:45:35 How did the revenue model come about
• 00:47:45 Cory's family
• 00:49:39 People who make shit happen vs the people that have shit happen to them
• 00:50:02 Who does Cory admire
• 00:50:28 The book Execution
• 00:52:26 Company values
• 00:53:01 How to choose the right people
• 00:54:01 A lot of people do not know how to be successful
• 00:57:53 Innovating
• 00:58:17 AI
• 00:58:31 AI in commercial real estate
• 00:58:58 What AI can do
• 01:00:15 Development Land Sales
• 01:01:32 Getting the list back
• 01:04:26 Presale experience
• 01:07:10 Current presale projects
• 01:08:55 Putting the client ahead
• 01:12:53 Is there a conflict of interest?
• 01:13:25 End
41: Uncover the enigmatic world of property management with the remarkable Michelle Farina, the driving force behind Advent and VADA Property Management. With over 20 years of expertise, Michelle takes us on a journey from her early days as a receptionist to becoming a licensed Rental Property Manager and leading her two successful companies.
In this episode, Michelle shares her invaluable insights into property management, from the importance of robust systems to maintaining a leveled perspective in leadership. She also delves into the fiercely competitive property management industry, finding the right staffing solutions, navigating rental rates, and the challenges landlords face in today's ever-evolving market.
But that's not all – Michelle's entrepreneurial spirit extends to VADA Property Management, a company dedicated to enhancing livability and functionality in investment properties creating vibrant communities.
Join us for a rollercoaster of property management wisdom, future trends, and shocking success stories that will leave you inspired and eager to connect with Michelle and her dedicated teams at Advent and VADA for all your property management needs.
00:28 Rental Management right now
00:50 Advent
1:23 What is VADA
1:40 Who is VADA’s target market
3:00 Tenants who take advantage
3:44 Finding equipt staffing in the rental management industry
5:30 Starting Advent
5:56 Dealing with micromanagement
6:59 The timing of starting Advent and its instant success in the development space
8:49 Outperforming expectations
9:04 What does it take to be a property manager
9:59 Property management is crisis management
10:29 Michelles systems on how to find good property managers
11:30 Having really good systems in property management is key to success
12:29 Approaching management from a leveled perspective vs a boss
14:30 Ways Advent has gotten good brand recognition
15:00 Has Advent considered selling
15:23 Cam’s journey selling KEY Property Management to Tribe
16:08 Working with family
18:10 What does competition look like in the property management industry
18:36 How to not have negative competition within the staff
19:00 Salary vs contract employees
20:00 How Advent services their clients better
22:48 Today's vacancy rates
23:30 Does the holiday season affect vacancy rates
24:09 Where is the best place to get rental data
25:51 Things and markets change very quickly. Data from the last quarter will not be applicable to today
27:50 Do people really want long-term tenants
30:10 Can you negotiate rental rates
33:54 What does a property management company usually charge to landlords
35:33 Bill 44 & short-term rentals
36:43 Do you like the short-term rental industry
37:00 What is considered a short-term rental?
37:46 Affordable housing in the condo market
38:45 The average rent in Canada
39:00 How to find filtered data
39:23 What is a premium a tenant would pay new vs used? All things equal
40:14 Where do you think rents are going
41:35 The US rental culture
42:16 Is Vancouver’s rental culture slowly headed toward the US’s rental culture
43:00 Deciding if landlords should be advertising square footage or not
44:00 Do tenants care about amenities, and will they pay more
45:30 It’s hard being a landlord in 2023
49:30 The idea of being young and never being able to own a property in today's market
51:00 The mindsets of different generations in 2023 in a quick-to-reward society
54:00 The long game reward
56:49 Twitter or X
57:02 WeChat
58:15 What is Michelle reading these days
59:45 KEY’s Bookclub
1:04:33 How to get ahold of Advent
40: In this episode, we delve into the incredible quarter-century partnership between Bart and Jason, a dynamic duo whose journey has been marked by adventure and business growth, notably within their company, Bucketlist. From beer shotgunning and invigorating ice baths to their shared passion for bucket list adventures, their camaraderie has been at the heart of their story. These two "work husbands" have come a long way, transitioning from weed-picking for the Coquitlam School District to building thriving businesses such as Tidal Multimedia, Advisor Websites, and Bucktlist, an innovative approach to employee recognition. This engaging conversation celebrates the power of enduring partnerships and the pursuit of business successes and life's remarkable adventures.
• 00:00:13 Start
• 00:00:51 Shot gunning beers to ice baths and electro lights
• 00:01:15 Sauna and Ice baths routines
• 00:02:19 Deep sleeps with aid sleep, the water bed 2.0!
• 00:05:06 Bucketlist
• 00:05:29 Testing bucketlist
• 00:06:20 Cam’s experience testing Bucketlist and how it led to Skydiving with a colleague
• 00:07:10 Bart & Jason have been “work husbands” for 25 years (since 1997)
• 00:07:29 Picking weeds after school to starting a business together
• 00:09:25 Creating videos together at Tidal Multimedia
• 00:10:54 Advisor Websites
• 00:11:45 Advisor Website first website gig
• 00:12:08 ABS
• 00:13:50 What’s it like implementing monthly fees into your business
• 00:14:11 Moving to the SaaS model
• 00:23:47 Navigating with Bucketlist during COVID
• 00:25:19 Implementing the rewards and recognition platform within Bucketlist
• 00:26:00 Peer-to-peer recognition within the Bucketlist program
• 00:26:59 Interesting requests that have been asked for within the program, such as the CEO calling your mom, days off, skydiving
• 00:27:52 Creating an Employer Brand
• 00:29:10 Bart's first run-in with employee recognition and how his idea of celebrating was not the same as his teams
• 00:30:39 KEY x Veritree
• 00:31:51 Looking back on bumps in the road
• 00:32:21 How to make partnerships work
• 00:33:05 The importance of defining core values between partners
• 00:34:09 Weekly partnership meetings
• 00:34:41 Speaking your truth and speaking your truth with compassion
• 00:36:40 Growing old together: Business partners & friends
• 00:37:33 Funny stories
• 00:42:37 Bart’s originating story
• 00:42:50 Immigrating from Poland to Canada
• 00:45:00 Bucklists future plans
• 00:47:07 How to capture value
• 00:50:11 End
39: Hear the life journey of Penticton's Mayor, Julius Bloomfield. From his unconventional upbringing amidst the chaos of a British psychiatric hospital to his transformative role in shaping the future of a city nestled between two lakes, Julius's story is nothing short of extraordinary. From his roots in England, his journey to Canada, and his rise from running British pubs to becoming a prominent figure in Penticton's real estate and political scene. Through insightful conversations, we delve into Julius's unique perspectives on social issues, economic development, and his passion for sustainability, all while gaining a deeper understanding of his vision for Penticton's future.
• 00:00:13 Start
• 00:02:27 Okanagan wine! Two different wines to recognize the two different personalities/demographics in the biz
• 00:07:10 Hard year for the Okanagan wine industry
• 00:08:00 August rock slide
• 00:08:35 Julius from England
• 00:08:51 Moving around Britain from a young age
• 00:09:07 Growing up with parents in the mental health industry
• 00:10:05 1988, exploring Canada
• 00:11:34 Julius’s protective babysitter
• 00:12:44 Living with bohemian/gypsy-style parents
• 00:14:11 32 Running British pubs
• 00:14:41 Cams Adopting Journey
• 00:16:01 Cam’s people are from the Isle of Muck
• 00:17:28 Julius’s family tree
• 00:18:47 Why Canada
• 00:19:12 Starting with nothing to something by 19
• 00:19:52 British Society standards• 00:21:02 Choosing Canada
• 00:22:41 “The Okanagan is the place to go!”
• 00:24:16 Buying the Naramata Pub
• 00:27:26 Introducing the log cabin
• 00:28:51 Selling the pub and getting into Real Estate
• 00:29:02 Why Real Estate
• 00:29:50 Working in a job that pays for results and not for time
• 00:30:34 The difference between his son, the Serif vs. RCMP vs. City Police
• 00:31:39 Junior partner second, mayor first!
• 00:32:25 Needing purpose in your life
• 00:32:43 Getting into politics
• 00:32:54 Running for the Green Party
• 00:33:55 Social issues taking a toll on his mayorship
• 00:35:02 The level of drugs in different city centers
• 00:35:27 Recovery models, the four-pillar approach
• 00:37:19 Safe Places bylaw in Penticton
• 00:37:37 The argument of the people for change vs. the people who favour sameness
• 00:38:48 Fuzzy lines between productive services
• 00:39:34 2023 crime rates in Penticton, the traction is in the numbers
• 00:42:19 Car 40
• 00:44:06 The demand for housing in city centres
• 00:45:30 Social housing needs within Penticton and major city centres
• 00:45:56 Penticton bike path
• 00:49:51 Economic development
• 00:51:27 Pentictions natural amenities
• 00:51:50 Electric Mobility / EV Revolution
• 00:52:35 Rivian’s
• 00:54:46 Julius’s Solar Panel Ranch
• 01:00:42 Becoming a Horse Enthusiast
• 01:01:29 Endurance horse racing
• 01:04:34 The Iron Man Horse Race
• 01:06:03 Vision for Penticton
• 01:08:09 Critical on new development companies entering Penticton’s Real Estate scene
• 01:10:26 Lifestyle, lifestyle, lifestyle
• 01:12:28 Feeling failure
• 01:13:00 Being in service to the city you love
• 01:13:22 End
38: In this episode, Cam dives into the extraordinary life of Craig Stanghetta, a visionary entrepreneur raised in the breathtaking landscapes of Sault Ste. Marie. From experiencing the city’s rich Italian culture to finding his passion in the arts community, Craig's upbringing played a pivotal role in creating some of the world's most beautiful places, such as Kissa Tanto, St. Lawrence, Ask For Luigi, Jaybird, and Gilmore Place. Discover how Craig weaves unique narratives into his ventures, the essence of Ste Marie's success, and why embracing fear is key to achieving greatness. We also explore his approach to business development, navigating challenges during COVID, and his unique philosophy of incorporating all aspects of life into his ventures.
• 00:00:13 Start Time
• 00:04:02 Small talk growing up in Kelowna Cam
• 00:04:25 Growing up in Sault Ste. Marie
• 00:06:44 Growing up in Sault Ste. Marie and how it’s translated to creating the most beautiful places in the world
• 00:07:45 Experiencing the rich Italian culture in Sault Ste. Marie
• 00:09:28 Sports available in the city
• 00:09:47 Getting into the small arts community within the city
• 00:11:11 Friend group from the Sault Ste. Marie
• 00:12:30 Kelowna culture vs Sault Ste. Marie when growing up
• 00:14:27 Picking up where you left off with old friends
• 00:15:23 Being a late bloom can help you reinvent yourself
• 00:15:41 Idiocracy
• 00:16:41 Coming to Vancouver
• 00:17:57 Early on, career crisis within his acting career
• 00:19:22 How Vancouver gave him the guts to open a new business
• 00:20:32 First design gig in Vancouver
• 00:20:46 Chambar to loft creations to Bao Bai, Meat & Bread, Ask for Luigi
• 00:26:19 Building off of a lens of the narrative, the story, and the dream
• 00:26:42 How do you decide on a story
• 00:28:41 Building memories into a restaurant, with the example of Pepinos
• 00:32:51 Savior Volpe, pepinos, Etc.
• 00:34:12 Working with Earls by unchaining the chain
• 00:35:06 Unstilling a brands persona
• 00:36:44 Working in the States, Laurel
• 00:37:33 Started in restaurants and now quite active in the real estate and hospitality space
• 00:38:50 Connecting with people is needed more now than ever before
• 00:41:25 Boring blows
• 00:42:07 Don't bend the narrative. Get down to what you can actualize
• 00:43:30 The Hedgehog Concept
• 00:44:50 The good, the bad, and finding an equal measure
• 00:45:45 Where most restaurants fail
• 00:47:24 Being distilled and purposeful in all that you do
• 00:47:55 Ste Marie focuses on the inside out
• 00:50:38 Ste Marie staff and offices
• 00:52:36 The reason why Ste Marie has been so successful in scaling up
• 00:54:30 Why you should focus on your superpower vs working on your weaknesses
• 00:55:29 Why having fear within a first business move is the key to success
• 00:57:56 Business Development
• 00:59:28 Working with businesses in COVID
• 01:00:09 Focusing on the brand and gaining inbound leads
• 01:00:24 Ste Maries differentiators
• 01:01:58 Engineering livability and experiences within rental and retail
• 01:04:51 Toronto projects
• 01:06:53 Why Toronto?
• 01:09:50 Toronto talent pool
• 01:10:33 Hiring abroad
• 01:11:28 Workplace structure
• 01:15:43 191 Alexander opportunities
• 01:19:12 Incorporating all aspects of life into one
• 01:22:46 End Time
37: Explore the fascinating world of AI in this podcast episode with Mike as your knowledgeable guide. From understanding the basics of AI and machine learning to practical applications and terminology, Mike shares insights from his 22-year entrepreneurial journey. Discover Myzone's upcoming AI tool launch, the connection between blockchain and the metaverse, and the potential of AI in customer care and content creation. Gain valuable perspectives on the risks and governance of AI, the future of AGI, and the interplay between AI and religion. With Mike's passion and expertise, this episode offers a concise yet enlightening exploration of AI's transformative power and its profound implications for the future.
• 00:00:13 Start
• 00:01:06 When ChatGPT 3-3.5 came out in November
• 00:03:27 Mike's 22 years in entrepreneurship to now with AI
• 00:04:21 The book Abundance. It’s time for the future
• 00:05:03 What is the difference between AI and machine learning
• 00:06:04 Terminology in the AI
• 00:07:59 Asking the most challenging questions and documents into AI
• 00:08:38 How to copy, paste, and download into AI
• 00:09:32 First-party data
• 00:10:19 What is the best platform to use in AI
• 00:11:00 Myzone’s upcoming launch of a new free AI tool
• 00:13:45 OpenAI vs. API
• 00:14:29 App vs. desktop
• 00:17:46 The overwhelming component of ChatGPT
• 00:18:27 Comparing AI’s journey to the firsts of the internet
• 00:19:49 What should beginners do?
• 00:23:27 Having two visions and what those visions should look like (the wake-up call, the alignment)
• 00:25:04 AI mindset coaching
• 00:27:09 The Fear of AI in Employees
• 00:28:20 Including AI in your resume
• 00:28:35 The global benefit of AI in the workforce
• 00:29:11 Blockchain• 00:29:53 Will AI be the new Blockchain and fade out?
• 00:30:41 What is the use case for Blockchain?
• 00:31:26 How are blockchain and the metaverse interconnected
• 00:31:55 The biggest shock to people in Mike's speeches/talks
• 00:34:13 “We are only at the tip of AI”
• 00:34:45 Myzones version 0.1 (data, memory)
• 00:36:47 Myzones AI applications roadmap: Advisory, assistance, clones
• 00:39:51 Myzones version 1.0 (CRM-based, no longer chat interface)
• 00:42:45 Myzones version 2.0 (string AI’s together)
• 00:43:26 Roundtable AI conversions
• 00:43:50 Using AI for newsletters, videos, avatars, etc.
• 00:47:26 $15,000 incentive the Canadian government is currently offering for businesses to find out if AI is right for their company
• 00:49:49 What to do if you are getting serious about AI
• 00:52:37 AI for accounting
• 00:53:36 MVP plan
• 00:55:41 How is Myzone going to sell AI consulting services
• 00:57:21 Can companies create their own process with how they can use AI?
• 00:59:20 Mike will help companies brainstorm
• 01:00:42 Could AI go wrong?
• 01:01:26 Short-term risks with AI (fishing scams, political leaks/rumors/misinformation)
• 01:03:30 3 Governing Rules of AI
• 01:04:57 An information explosion (AGI)
• 01:05:28 AGI
• 01:07:10 Figuring out Religion vs figuring out AI
• 01:08:08 AI/AGI is a religion
• 01:08:27 If AI gets human rights, is it right?
• 01:10:54 AI building other AI like GitHub
• 01:12:38 It's an amazing time to be alive!
• 01:13:17 A world of demonization
• 01:14:42 Periods of disruption
• 01:15:39 AI in the tech space to Adoss Prompt
• 01:17:25 Introversion• 01:20:08 Different level waves of AI are coming. It’s time to wake up!
• 01:20:40 UBI
• 01:22:00 Will companies develop characters through AI?
• 01:25:04 AI is not a fad
• 01:26:14 People need help
• 01:27:42 Positives of AI
• 01:30:16 End
36: Join Mike Mackay on an inspiring podcast episode as he navigates the responsibilities and legacy he's building at Strand Development. From childhood challenges and rugby experiences to encounters with influential figures like Bill Clinton and attending Nelson Mandela's birthday party, Mike's journey is filled with remarkable moments. With a clear vision for Strand, he emphasizes attracting top talent, creating an enjoyable work environment, and practicing servant leadership guided by strong company values. Mike shares insights on contrarian thinking, securing new sites, and expanding into the supply chain and private equity. Discover his commitment to employee growth, the benefits of team sports, and the importance of cultivating compassion in children. This episode explores Mike's impactful experiences and his passion for leaving a positive imprint at Strand Development.
35: Get ready for a captivating and insightful podcast episode featuring David Duprey, an innovative artistic visionary and boundary-breaking entrepreneur leading The Narrow Group. Prepare yourself as David shares his extraordinary journey, bringing counterculture from California to Vancouver and sparking a wave of creativity that challenged the city's established norms. Dive into David's early ventures at the legendary Rickshaw and his ambitious acquisition of Vancouver's City Centre Motel. Gain exclusive access to the behind-the-scenes management of a diverse group of creatives and discover David's exciting upcoming projects that are sure to captivate. Join us for an enriching experience that celebrates the power of embracing the unconventional.
34: In this captivating podcast episode, we dive into the entrepreneurial journey of Jeff Meyers, the CEO of Zonda. Jeff's tenacity shines as he started with a humble $50,000 seed investment from a past employer, eventually securing a remarkable $20 million investment from Private Equity. Notably, Jeff's acumen in the new home data market is unrivaled, making him a force to be reckoned with. If you're running a data company and receive a call from Jeff, be prepared to present your financials because there's a chance you might be acquired. Jeff's track record speaks for itself, as he even bought back his first business that he had sold along the way. Join us as we delve into the world of entrepreneurship and gain valuable insights from this seasoned business leader.
• 00:00:13 Start
• 00:00:56 First company out of University
• 00:01:09 Worked with a developer/land owner and got financial backing from
past employer
• 00:01:45 Started San Diego-based data company
• 00:02:40 Started first-hand collecting and publishing
• 00:02:59 Raised $20 mill in 1996 and started an acquisition spree
• 00:04:19 Andy Florence co-star - smartest in the data biz - always a step ahead
• 00:06:35 Las Vegas big downtown in stared consultants group
• 00:09:47 Older gen loved iPad so they went mobile-first
• 00:10:11 Appease the analyst and made a desktop platform
• 00:11:15 Buying urban analytics
• 00:12:22 Known for buying - 2 to3 buys a year
• 00:13:05 Sourced all deals in-house
• 00:16:07 PE brings in HR star
• 00:16:27 Bringing a culture leader
• 00:18:28 1000 employees at Zonda
• 00:24:21 Vancouver and Toronto are very sophisticated in pre-sale
• 00:25:37 Urban Analytics is expanding into 12 more markets this year
• 00:26:12 Tracking 30% of all new projects within 3 years
• 00:27:41 Implementing satellite imaging in Vancouver by Q3
• 00:31:16 Make rock stars from developers, marketing companies, and architects
• 00:32:38 Bough rendering company alpha vision
• 00:35:18 Not going to be the transaction marketplace
• 00:36:50 Not looking to consult on marketing only advisory
• 00:43:54 Change the consumer experience - new is better
• 00:44:22 Do you think Zillow would want to buy you? scale and ipo is the main goal
• 00:48:38 Entrepreneurship will save the world
• 00:48:53 End
33: Oliver Webbe is part of Good Talks Sons of Anarchy Series.
Oliver is a super dad and Northshore original leading the Darwin Construction and Development team, one of the city's most passionate community builders. This Son of Anarchy leans into the success of great partnerships, including his internal partnership with Jason Turcotte, Darwin's golden rule of "do unto others as you would have them do unto you," and how it translates to his personal life, family life, and work life.
This suit-loving, family-loving, and work-loving second-generation leader has learned much and is more than willing to share. Listen now!
• 00:00:13 Start
• 00:00:25 Jason Turcotte
• 00:03:05 Second-generation leaders, “the family” dynamic
• 00:04:35 What's coming for Darwin
• 00:05:18 Sons of Anarchy
• 00:06:28 Core values within the company and its leaders
• 00:07:08 Darwins start in the industry
• 00:08:37 Construction to developing
• 00:10:06 Polygon mindset
• 00:11:05 Being the best of the Northshore
• 00:12:18 Becoming creative with Land with only 200,000
• 00:14:28 Speed in land acquisitions
• 00:16:15 Psychology of developers
• 00:20:50 Is Darwin too heavy into the North Van Community
• 00:22:02 City of North Vancouver
• 00:24:19 Supply and demand
• 00:25:01 Senior care facilities (40,000 seniors in North Van)
• 00:26:44 Partnerships
• 00:28:57 What works in partnerships and what doesn't
• 00:30:21 Deep Cove
• 00:33:50 David Webbe
• 00:34:21 David's family office
• 00:35:04 How David landed his first few townhome projects (Building)
• 00:36:20 Bidding
• 00:37:43 Building for others
• 00:41:53 Core Values at Darwin
• 00:43:05 Development vs. Construction at Darwin
• 00:46:17 What advice would you give a new developer?
• 00:50:17 Building for the Future of better communities
• 00:52:17 Fabric of a community
• 00:53:46 How to solve some real estates problems
• 00:54:36 BC Housing
• 00:55:16 Family-oriented affordable housing
• 00:56:19 Partnerships with Indigenous communities
• 00:59:30 Listen and learn
• 01:02:03 Being a dad
• 01:03:50 University life
• 01:05:43 Favourite dinner-time conversations
• 01:08:48 Suits all day, every day!
• 01:10:10 End
32: Today on the pod, Cam is joined by the man who co-founded the Tinder of co-buying, Brian Dracup. Brian's housing journey began the same way as many first-time buyers, through frustration and lack of funds, but it didn't take him long to find the missing middle in the housing market, leading to his first co-buy and the start of Pairadime. Hear Brian walk through the familiar story of individuals trying to buy, how he turned the situation to a positive and walked away with cash in his pocket, and now trying to help others with his new startup. Swipe right and listen today. You never know who/what might be a match!
• 00:00:13 Start
• 00:00:30 About Brian and Pairadime
• 00:01:45 Brian's first co-buy and its transition to Pairadime
• 00:02:45 Cam’s first go at co-buying at University
• 00:03:33 The common story of individuals trying to buy
• 00:03:58 Meeting Pairadimes, second co-founder
• 00:06:09 How did you make the co-buy deal work
• 00:08:42 Vancity co-mortgage programs (mixer mortgage)
• 00:10:47 Pairadime’s primary focus
• 00:12:23 The Tinder of co-buying
• 00:13:57 Investors or end users
• 00:16:26 Unmarried partners and co-buying programs
• 00:17:55 How does Pairadime make money?
• 00:18:47 Pairadimes current company volume
• 00:20:23 Personal co-buy concierge
• 00:20:54 What's the first step in the Pairadimes co-buying process
• 00:22:49 Fundraising
• 00:23:18 Example of a recent individual in Surrey, BC applying
• 00:24:50 Investors looking to use Pairadime
• 00:25:57 Pairadimes ownership calculator
• 00:29:23 Pairadimes international capabilities
• 00:30:54 Pete Flint (Prop tech specialist)
• 00:31:12 Ownership revolution
• 00:31:47 Fractional ownership: luxury vacation homes (ex Pacaso)
• 00:33:20 Fractional ownership: rental properties
• 00:35:25 Why not focus on presale
• 00:37:32 Key Toronto
• 00:39:24 Presale opportunities
• 00:45:22 Pete Flint's predictions
• 00:46:08 Fractional Listings
• 00:49:20 Single Family
• 00:50:05 Housecanary
• 00:54:56 Where did the name Pairadime come from
• 00:55:32 Two sectors of Pairadime
• 00:57:50 End
31: Today on the pod, Cam connects with fellow Keyper and VP Sales, Richard Klein. With a career spanning four countries, Richard has worked on iconic global projects including the London 2012 Olympic Village and 1 Hyde Park Residences. He talks about his passion for real estate sales and the hallmarks of a good salesperson: being inquisitive, building relationships, and working hard. He and Cam discuss the lack of bold architecture in Vancouver and explore how the city can improve on a global scale.
• 00:00:13 Start time
• 00:02:04 London
• 00:03:14 Childhood in London
• 00:03:37 Sports
• 00:04:46 Grand Papi
• 00:05:35 Grand Papi the tailor
• 00:06:26 Traditional Jewish family dinners
• 00:06:54 Starting in Real Estate
• 00:08:24 Olympic Village
• 00:08:55 Selling multi-million dollar homes/developments in London
• 00:12:05 Living in under 500 sqft
• 00:14:25 Who is Liz
• 00:16:39 Long distance & proposing
• 00:18:04 Meeting Liz
• 00:23:07 Different sales team structures
• 00:25:09 Kids?
• 00:25:56 Richards vegan!
• 00:26:58 Being disciplined
• 00:28:20 Liz and her athletic background
• 00:30:19 Working in Dubai
• 00:32:12 Dubai Waterfront
• 00:34:19 Dubai government re real estate
• 00:37:06 Selling armed vehicles
• 00:38:17 Getting back to London
• 00:40:15 Working smaller is nimbler
• 00:40:33 Massive projects vs. the typical
• 00:42:34 Selling real estate in prime cities in prime markets
• 00:46:11 What makes a great salesperson in the long run
• 00:49:03 What can salespeople do better
• 00:50:43 Customer care• 00:55:35 Why Vancouver?
• 00:57:31 Work-life balance
• 01:00:20 Architecture
• 01:03:54 Legacy buildings
• 01:07:05 Designing from the inside out. Is this the right way?
• 01:09:08 Tokyo
• 01:10:52 Lab Tech
• 01:11:17 End time
30: Today on the Pod, Cam connects with Jeff Duncan, CEO of talent management firm Ingenuity Live. Jeff explores a career that’s been nothing short of monumental - how he started his first franchise at 17, breaking bread with Richard Branson on Necker Island, and celebrating his 40th birthday in style at the Kim.com mansion in New Zealand. And he discusses how the early days of COVID lockdown encouraged his impromptu career shift into the wild world of talent management.
• 00:00:13 Start
• 00:00:50 Jeffs journey
• 00:01:42 Entry into business journey (clown suit start)
• 00:07:13 Going to business depot for business cards for, Jiffy the Clown
• 00:11:35 Getting into the big leagues
• 00:13:15 Uniglobe travel meeting
• 00:15:26 Cold calling
• 00:17:39 Becoming a broker
• 00:19:37 Travel industry plummeting
• 00:20:04 Meeting Max
• 00:21:27 Online reservation system conning
• 00:26:08 COVIDs impact
• 00:26:32 Facebook 2019 conference
• 00:28:31 Thinking about another business
• 00:31:24 Richard Branson Mansion
• 00:33:42 Kim Dotcom, mansion
• 00:37:12 Heartbreak Island
• 00:37:49 Meeting Harry Jowsey
• 00:40:44 Meeting Francesca
• 00:41:11 Tiger king
• 00:42:15 Tiger King's husband
• 00:44:00 Cam watching Too Hot Too Handle
• 00:45:33 Manager vs. Agent
• 00:48:10 Pressure in the world of social
• 00:49:01 How do you get the right clients
• 00:51:05 Personal Brand• 00:53:05 Hustling
• 00:53:35 Harry's success
• 00:55:04 Scarcity vs. abundance
• 00:55:19 Twitch
• 00:59:43 Danny Duncan, Virginity Rocks
• 01:00:22 Where does someone need to be at to Call
• 01:04:42 Ingenuity Live, 1+1=3 sum is greater than the value of the parts
• 01:07:32 OnlyFans
• 01:10:56 OnlyFans Bella Thorne
• 01:12:32 How to be successful on OnlyFans
• 01:14:13 Comicon
• 01:16:29 Furries & freedom of expression
• 01:19:24 Cameo
• 01:24:22 Making your business decisions
• 01:27:46 Are you involved in quality of life?
• 01:29:18 First steps to being a content creator
• 01:38:44 The impact of social on young people
• 01:40:24 Potential ban of TikTok
• 01:41:33 Trends
• 01:44:13 No option to have a bad day
• 01:45:09 BeReal
• 01:50:18 How much work is being a celeb?
• 01:51:53 AI IG
• 01:56:41 New York Times conversation with Chat GBT
• 02:00:49 Feeling on AI & evolving tech
• 02:07:20 CG reading untethered soul
• 02:12:59 Jeff’s coming out story
29: Arnie Malham is an advertising expert passionate about creating effective work cultures. On today's episode, he talks to Cam about the ideas captured in his book “Worth Doing Wrong: the Quest to Build a Culture That Rocks,” demonstrating that an effective work culture has never been more important. He explains how he transformed a wayward insult into the symbol for his ad agency, CJ Advertising, and how his focus on culture and leadership transformed CJ into the No. 1 legal advertising agency in North America.
• 00:00:13 Start
• 00:00:33 Arnie Malham’s book on Culture
• 00:02:13 Culture is what you’ve built
• 00:04:05 Can culture/operations be shifted off the president's shoulders?
• 00:06:36 Why is culture so important these days
• 00:08:03 The look back
• 00:11:38 Easier being the hero
• 00:12:31 Do for one that you want to do for many
• 00:13:17 Your better book club
• 00:18:42 Cam’s reading process
• 00:23:39 Readings a habit
• 00:24:50 Arnies start
• 00:29:05 Communicate, measure, and repeat
• 00:31:25 Where did Arnies' cultural obsession come from?
• 00:32:56 Look good on people's resume
• 00:34:14 KPIs & bottom lines• 00:34:53 Call centre
• 00:37:27 Cheaper than turnover
• 00:38:01 EO, legacy chair
• 00:40:19 Culture survey
• 00:41:22 Champions
• 00:42:58 Witch hunt
• 00:44:48 Publishing feedback
• 00:46:49 Camel culture
• 00:47:03 Culture importance is cheaper in the long run
• 00:49:05 Bad hires
• 00:50:12 “We pay people to leave”
• 00:52:00 Physiological appeal
• 00:53:09 The 60-day checklist
• 00:57:09 “Camel jockey” story
• 00:59:50 CJ advertising
• 01:01:53 Real estate developers that saved the world
• 01:02:55 Did working through your company culture activities ever feel silly?
• 01:04:03 Repition
• 01:06:45 Camel culture list
• 01:07:05 Transparency
• 01:10:30 CJ conference
• 01:12:10 15/5
• 01:12:59 Camels with a cause
• 01:14:37 Peer recognition
• 01:15:10 “Busting your hump”
• 01:16:15 Anniversary SWAG
• 01:18:37 Vacation days
• 01:20:09 Peer performance reviews
• 01:21:06 10 AM meetings
• 01:25:30 End
28: Gary Pooni is CEO of Pooni Group and one of Vancouver’s most reputable planning experts. In today’s episode, he schools Cam on the powerful, and often biased history of planning and zoning. He explores how the pandemic conditions of 1918 can help predict contemporary cultural, financial and economic trends. And he shares how a heart attack and subsequent cardiac arrest in 2019 transformed his way of thinking on both a personal and professional level.
• 00:00:12 Start time
• 00:03:35 Rezoning
• 00:06:42 Political blips
• 00:07:01 Administrators vs. policy creators vs. regulators
• 00:09:54 Political arena
• 00:10:59 Pandemic history and what we learned and the tech we got out of it
• 00:15:55 Culture tensions
• 00:19:34 Leaving cities
• 00:23:10 Planning cities for yesterday (rearview mirror approach)
• 00:25:17 What is Gary Pooni known for? Most powerful people in real estate
• 00:25:42 What does Gary Pooni do
• 00:29:28 Working with NDP
• 00:32:24 Getting into real estate consulting
• 00:40:31 Mr. Pooni passing in 2015
• 00:44:21 Is Pooni a lobbyist?
• 00:45:43 What does it look like bringing on Pooni Group
• 00:47:19 Negotiation, the secret skill
• 00:52:21 Nimbieism, shrinking and why
• 00:54:27 Millenials and their likes in real estate
• 00:56:27 Public announcement
• 00:56:45 Gary Pooni’s cardiac arrest
• 01:02:58 Being in the fight
• 01:04:39 Working in a public-facing industry
• 01:07:53 Cams chat about invincible entrepreneurs
• 01:08:42 Leadership updates
• 01:17:54 Looking into the future
27: Today on the pod, Cam connects with a Vancouver real estate legend: Jon Stovell, President & CEO of Reliance Properties. Widely recognized for growing Reliance from a small holding company into an industry titan, Jon offers words of wisdom for today's up-and-coming developers. He delves into his passion for advocacy, policy and the continued revitalization of Gastown, and explores frustrations regarding the housing crisis and current market inequities.
• 00:00:13 Start
• 00:00:59 Post covid fun events, UDI, ICSC, U40
• 00:02:01 Jon, the legend!
• 00:03:29 Getting back to basics and values
• 00:06:03 Jon’s start
• 00:06:51 Starting in accounting
• 00:09:02 Gastown
• 00:10:16 The Broken system, downtown Eastside plan
• 00:12:33 Hastings St, the new tourist attraction
• 00:16:21 Reliance is the largest property owner in Gastown
• 00:17:39 Advocacy Jon likes
• 00:18:43 The government is turning on the real estate industry like a pack of wolves
• 00:21:15 David Ebby & ABC Party
• 00:23:38 Government won't become the main source of housing
• 00:25:54 CMHC Report
• 00:28:04 How do we make rental work? (Stars aligned)
• 00:32:57 China dividends
• 00:35:48 China vs. India re factories
• 00:38:49 Downside of inflation
• 00:43:39 Presale buyers
• 00:48:05 Jons #1 wish: upzone everything around transit
• 00:50:17 Why under zone?
• 00:53:20 Partnerships in development w/ first nations
• 00:54:15 What is in the provincial government's hands
• 00:57:07 Why advocacy?
• 01:01:14 Developers moving elsewhere
• 01:03:14 If you were just starting, where would you start?
• 01:04:19 The missing middle & Sourcing capital
• 01:07:48 Multigenerational developers
• 01:12:47 Marketing budgets and delivery
• 01:19:06 The emotional component in real estate
• 01:22:01 Bleeding Edge tech
• 01:24:24 What is technology?
• 01:26:32 Presale mechanism
• 01:30:57 Construction costs, sharing the burden
• 01:32:57 Profit in real estate
• 01:36:34 Realtor commissions
• 01:38:27 End
26: On today's episode of Good Talks, Cam connects with one of Western Canada’s most influential female real estate leaders, Ameet Johal. Ameet explores Vancouver’s reputation as the “no fun city,” and demonstrates the importance of creating vibrant, connected, and diverse places through city activations. She discusses how understanding the importance of personal branding was instrumental in her early career, and talks about her continued dedication to leading with authenticity. Listen today to learn more about Ameet Johal and her global placemaking consultancy, Junction Co. • 00:00:12 Start time• 00:01:33 Ameets start in the industry• 00:04:17 Pursuit of knowledge• 00:05:50 Consulting• 00:06:49 Introducing Junction Co• 00:09:09 Most ideal client• 00:11:28 Working with project marketing companies• 00:12:08 Taking over for Diana McMeekin• 00:12:52 How do you get paid• 00:15:39 What do you think about the industry• 00:17:19 Opportunities in real estate today• 00:19:06 Vancouver vs Toronto• 00:22:04 Retail spaces• 00:23:51 New York & Toronto• 00:25:12 Quiet Thursday nights in Vancouver• 00:27:00 Vancouver vs Calgary• 00:27:40 Vancouvers stuck in the middle• 00:33:45 Westbank• 00:37:43 Whos responsibility is community lively building• 00:40:33 Haberdasher• 00:43:24 Bodega• 00:44:52 Tribe Properties• 00:47:49 A woman developing• 00:49:50 Women in leadership roles• 00:51:17 Diversity• 00:53:17 Own your own root• 00:56:28 Building to charter• 00:57:43 Signs of respect• 01:02:25 Second generations• 01:03:38 One of Ameets biggest mistakes, April 2022• 01:09:22 “Be yourself, authentically in every way” by Jay-Z• 01:10:42 Who do you admire in real estate• 01:12:43 Men in marketing, even it out!• 01:15:21 Why do creative ideas die on the vine (boldness needs to be owned by the developer)• 01:21:46 End
25: Beau Jarvis is a real person. A former ski bum and now President of Wesgroup, one of Canada’s largest privately held real estate developers and bursting with passion for an industry he loves and drives him crazy. From his well-known success story to his loud and proud thoughts on today’s housing crisis, this past UDI board member sheds light on the conversations we NEED to have to make a difference and better Vancouver’s housing supply.
You’ve heard Beau’s weighted statements echo in various news outlets. Now, hear him start from the beginning and how he's grown to be Vancouver's most passionate real estate leader.
• 00:00:12 Start
• 00:01:05 Growing up in Whistler
• 00:02:02 Rowing
• 00:02:42 Old school initiative
• 00:05:00 Real wild kittens and Whistler Skateboard Club
• 00:09:58 Vandal merch house
• 00:12:25 Giving back is important
• 00:14:41 Rainbow ski hill
• 00:15:27 Whistler now
• 00:16:11 Leaving Whistler for school and Onni
• 00:16:32 Beau Jarvis and modeling (Hobo Magazine)
• 00:16:58 Onni 2003/2004
• 00:18:16 Real estate in Whistler
• 00:29:37 Thick skin athletes at Onni
• 00:33:01 Learning how to push the go button
• 00:35:13 Lessons within Onni
• 00:37:44 Wesgroup
• 00:41:43 Wesgroup output
• 00:42:24 Culture and people are the new frontier
• 00:47:56 Working on maintaining the perfect culture
• 00:50:15 Thoughts on hybrid or not work environments
• 00:59:35 UDI Chair of the board
• 01:02:26 Beau’s conspiracy
• 01:02:50 Getting construction open in COVID
• 01:08:37 What is working in the development industry
• 01:11:49 Aboriginal dealings, climate change, inequality, lack of housing supply
• 01:14:46 Nationalizing housing
• 01:21:24 Right of first refusal
• 01:27:09 How everyone in real estate needs to come together
• 01:31:03 Who would you like to chat with regarding policy recommendations
• 01:32:45 What level of government should be involved in housing
• 01:41:47 Levys
• 01:44:33 Working with the city on proformas
• 01:46:08 Office to residential density and amenity contribution
• 01:48:08 Answer to affordable housing crisis or what do you want it to be
• 01:49:28 Demand side measurements
• 01:51:41 What real supply actually looks like
• 01:57:50 Firehall idea
• 02:04:05 Should people still be getting into real estate/starting a new career
24: Diana McMeekin, President of Artemis Marketing Group and Vancouver real estate icon, walks through her fierce start in the real estate industry, how she found her niche, and why she's been so successful in an industry everyone is trying to navigate, Vancouver real estate.
In addition, hear Diana’s trusted tips and tricks on improving your career through values, trusted advisors, and finding your door opener.
23: Kid Carson, Canada’s long-time radio host and now podcast rockstar, goes all in on his entrance to radio and dramatic exit, how he mastered the theatre of the mind through voice, and what it's like being in the throes of the media. Stay tuned for laughs and jaw-dropping conversation as your host, Cam Good, and arguably one of the best Vancouver-based radio hosts, Kid Carson, banter their way through work, personal, and psychedelic.
22: Past UDI and SFU Community Trust president and current president of Geller Group, Michael Geller, takes the mic to open up on his diversified and successful career through architecture, city planning, and worldwide real estate while challenging many of the lower mainlands municipalities to set the bar higher when it comes to development industry needs and how to make our cities better.
21: Arno Matis, one of Vancouver's most significant architects and founder of Arno Matis Architecture, speaks to the city’s architectural changes, its international perspective, and how his firm's approach is changing Vancouver's take on towers. From glass towers to never seen masterpieces, Arno has done it all and is willing to get into the finer details, including the housing affordability crisis.
20: Austin Zhang, Co-Founder & Managing Director of Westland Living, one of Vancouver’s purpose-forward developers, gets personal and down to business. From building his family's name to the success of Westland’s first project, The Grey, Austin starts from the beginning. Also, hear another side of Austin and how he ended up where he is today, what drives him, how to overcome being labeled as lucky, and even hear the details on Westland’s newest development, Core, and how its innovations will take the show in the Surrey 2023 market.
19: Real Estate veterans Patti Glass, VP of Corporate Marketing and Communications at Grosvenor, and Kim Robertson, VP of Marketing at KEY, speak to real estate’s newest leaders introducing how they both got their start within the industry, why they have continued to be influential, their best advice to newcomers and even share who they’d recommend grabbing a coffee with!
18: Rob Friend- entrepreneur, consultant, advisor, and most importantly, the man who’s determined to change the Canadian Premier Soccer League through innovation and memorable venue experience joins Cam to chat all things soccer from the beginning of his pro career to his journey owning two talented BC based soccer teams- Pacific FC and the newest Vancouver FC. In addition to Rob’s journey of living and breathing soccer, he gets real on overlooked sports injuries, what it's like working on the business end of sports, the importance of building community passion, and how he’s doing just that in Langley.
17: Would you like your wine with or without alcohol? Fiona Hepher is the Co-Founder of Canada’s premium marketplace for alcohol-free wine, beer, and spirits- Sansorium. Fiona walks us through her alcohol revolution from creating Sansorium within an untapped market, the ups and downs of becoming sober curious, and unwinding the round table effect all while breaking down the process of developing spectacular alcohol-free products.
16: Jon Mara is a professional EOS implementer and process king ready to share his meaningful tips and tricks that he’s picked up as a lifelong entrepreneur with 5 successfully founded businesses. Gain new knowledge and become an expert on business theory and the processes that go along with it in this fun but digestible conversation.
15: Adel Bellemlih and Hamid Ahmadian are the founders and managing partners of Areva living, Vancouver’s first community builder that builds from human values. Between these two incredibly intelligent gentlemen lay an analytical and a generalist. Find out how these two opposites built their significant partnership and successful developer brand while truly getting to know the faces behind Areva Living. You will also get acquainted with Areva and KEY Marketing's newest New West project First & Royal and exactly why you should be a part of it.
14: Mike Schwarz is a Vancouver-based CEO that has curated businesses operating worldwide through his home office here in Vancouver. With Employees distributed over 13 countries, Mike is teaching all how you can stop wasting money on Google, how to scale up your new business, and how you can help your employees be successful. In addition to picking Mike's entrepreneurial brain, the two get into the truth about ADHD, ROWE, and measuring fun in the workplace.
13: Daniel Dubois is a serial entrepreneur and passionate change-maker who built not one but three successful businesses through macro trends and getting-ahead-of-the-curve walks you through the mindset of an on-the-go entrepreneur, how he reached his tremendous amount of business success and gets down to business on his most significant venture yet, Key. Learn how you can be a part of life-changing real estate as a tenant looking for more equity or an investment mindset buyer.
13: Daniel Dubois is a serial entrepreneur and passionate change-maker who built not one but three successful businesses through macro trends and getting-ahead-of-the-curve walks you through the mindset of an on-the-go entrepreneur, how he reached his tremendous amount of business success and gets down to business on his most significant venture yet, Key Living. Learn how you can be a part of life-changing real estate as a tenant looking for more equity or an investment mindset buyer.
12: Leon Ng, creative media entrepreneur and recent 40 under 40 winner breaks down his silver lining journey through creating a successful career while tapping into his love for gaming technology, what it was like moving around the world, and how he capitalized on innovation during COVID. In addition, Leon unveils LNG Studios' newest venture…
11: Kyle Green, Canadian author, broker, and owner of Green Mortgage and DLC Origin Mortgage hops on the pod with your host Cam Good to break down the world of interest rates, how Kyle has created two niche mortgage companies, and his incredible journey through his year of opportunities.
10: Wellness Leader and best-selling author Tori Holmes joins your host Cam Good outside their usual weekly workshop to express the importance of breathwork, exercising your self space, uncovering your lifequake, building resilience, and how you can break through to live the life you want to feel. On top of breaking down these life barriers, Tori speaks about her incredible journey rowing across the Atlantic Ocean to living life in Bali and her latest adventure discovering Egypt.
9: On today’s episode, Cam is joined by Vancouver's very own real estate insider, Ozzie Jurock himself. Ozzie Jurock has done it all when it comes to real estate, from becoming a flipper turned realtor to leading Canada’s largest real estate company. Cam explores Ozzie’s busy past, how you can become successful investing in the real estate industry, and how to create the perfect environment for triumph.
8: On today's pod, learn what it takes to be successful in your entrepreneurial journey as Cam Good and Dave Steele walk you through their business ventures, the importance of taking the bad with the good, and how to maximize today’s world of opportunities