• Navigating the Challenges and Triumphs of a Real Estate Career
    Aug 2 2024

    Thinking about getting into real estate? Not so fast – there's more to it than meets the eye!

    In this episode, Manny engages in a thought-provoking discussion with guests Victoria and Candida about the realities of the real estate industry.

    The conversation delves into the challenges faced by new agents, the importance of proper training and mentorship, and the need for transparency and accountability within the profession.

    Victoria and Candida share personal experiences and insights, highlighting the significant work, costs, and emotional pressures involved in building a successful real estate career, while also addressing the misleading portrayals and false promises that often attract aspiring agents to the field.

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    12:05 - The Importance of Honest Training and Mentorship
    16:38 - Accountability in the Brokerage Industry
    27:14 - Ego as a Hindrance to Coachability

    GUESTS:
    Candida Silva
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    Victoria Koekkoek
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    39 mins
  • The Virtue of Patience
    May 3 2024

    This is a wide discussion that will leave you thinking afterward.

    Manny talks with guest Doug Downs about music, the role of anger in today’s society, technology’s impacts on lives and ultimately what one word would Doug say describes the secret recipe for success in life.

    Patience is a virtue.

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    04:09 - From Band Life to Broadcasting
    11:35 - The Dangers of Phone Addiction
    19:55 - The Necessity of Anger for Change

    GUEST: Doug Downs
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    37 mins
  • The Graduate's Gamble: Education or Experience?
    Apr 5 2024

    Navigating the crossroads of youth.

    Isaac Soares, a bright architecture student, wrestles with the weighty decision between further education and diving into the workforce. His candid conversation with Manny Andrade in this episode dives into the societal pressures faced by young adults to chart out their entire lives prematurely.

    They explore themes of privilege, opportunity cost, and the pursuit of ‘it’—that unique drive that propels individuals forward. Manny, with the wisdom of experience, reassures Isaac that the path to success is a personal journey, punctuated by patience and the courage to embrace one’s choices.

    Together, they unpack the complexities of expectations, fears, and aspirations that define Isaac’s generation, offering a compelling glimpse into the universal mission for purpose and direction.

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    3:23 Privilege, Choice, and Fear of the Wrong Path
    5:24 Generational Reflections: Then and Now
    9:41 Following Society’s Success Script

    Guest: Issaac Soares
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    29 mins
  • Raising Millions for the Royal LePage Shelter Foundation… One Step at a Time
    Feb 2 2024

    In this episode Lisa Gibbs, the executive director of the Royal LePage Shelter Foundation, and Manny discuss their recent trek in Ecuador to raise funds for shelters and violence prevention programs. They reflect on the physical and emotional challenges of the trek, the beauty of Ecuador, and the importance of their cause.

    They also discuss the progress made in addressing intimate partner violence over the past 50 years, but acknowledge there is still much work to be done.

    The Royal LePage Shelter Foundation has raised over $41 million in its 25-year history and is the largest non-governmental funder of shelters in Canada. The trek in Ecuador raised nearly $1.7 million, surpassing their initial goal of $1.2 million.

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    7:51 The Importance of Community Involvement and Fundraising
    10:48 The Emotional Impact of the Ecuadorian Trek
    20:06 The Role of Shelters in Providing Safety and Support
    33:08 The Royal LePage Shelter Foundation

    Guest: Lisa Gibbs, Exec Dir Royal LePage Shelter Foundation
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    38 mins
  • Elevating Your Team: Kathleen Black on Mastering High Performance
    Jan 5 2024

    High Performance. We all want that. But how do we achieve it?

    In this episode, Kathleen Black, a high-performance real estate coach, discusses her philosophy of "shift" and how it has helped her, and her clients navigate various challenges. She explains that "shift" is about changing one's mindset and perspective to overcome obstacles and achieve goals.

    Black emphasizes the importance of enjoying the journey of growth and curiosity, and the need for leaders to provide the right tools, training, and path for their teams to succeed. She also warns against spending too much time and energy on the bottom performers, suggesting instead focusing on the middle 80% who can be influenced the most.

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    2:33 The Power of Shift
    3:29 The Importance of Community in Shifting Mindsets
    5:39 From Sinkers to Raft Builders
    14:21 Enjoying the Journey of Growth

    Guest: Kathleen Black
    Kathleen is a globally recognized high-performance mindset & performance expert, bestselling author, and renowned transformational speaker.

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    30 mins
  • The Abundance Mindset
    Dec 1 2023

    Your mindset is often everything. If your mindset is scarcity, you react one way. If it’s abundance, you react differently.

    Shifting to an abundance mindset has positively impacted Sarah's real estate career. In this episode she shares an exercise called "What would that give me?" to help realtors transition from a state of constantly worrying about their next deal to having a more relaxed and structured approach towards their business.

    She also discusses her experience in the Sahara Trek, suggesting it may have spurred a shift in her perspective, encouraging a more holistic and honest approach towards personal and business growth.

    Listen For
    1:56 Transitioning to an abundance mindset
    6:13 Implementing systems for success
    14:37 Focusing on quality client relationships

    Guest: Sarah Garner, Royal LePage Toronto
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    33 mins
  • The Brain Science of Positive Thinking and Practical Actions
    Nov 3 2023

    Positive thinking, setting clear goals, and getting enough sleep – all critical components for personal and professional success. In this episode Manny teams up with daughter Allyson (a Ph.D. Candidate in Behavioural Neuroscience) to debunk the myth that merely thinking positive thoughts guarantees success – it must be couples with practical actions. Visualizing your success activates brain regions associated with decision-making.

    Guest: Allyson Andrade, Ph.D. Candidate Behavioural Neuroscience, University of Guelph
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    31 mins
  • The Role of Real Estate in Society – John DiMichele
    Oct 6 2023

    John DiMichele shares his vision and highlights some of the best achievements he’s been involved in such as reshaping the mindset of the MLS across North America. By spearheading innovation rooted in the Real Estate Financial Process (RFP) and introducing progressive concepts, he’s successfully modernized the MLS landscape and garnered support from industry peers.

    But he emphasizes the crucial role of the real estate sector in providing shelter, likening it to a fundamental need alongside air, water, and food. And TRREB has a responsibility in making homeownership accessible.

    Guest: John DiMichele, CEO Toronto Regional Real Estate Board (TRREB)
    John leads the largest real estate board in North American with over 73,000 licensed real estate brokers and salespersons in the Greater Toronto Area. He holds a Bachelor of Science (Honours) from the University of Waterloo.
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    35 mins