Courageous Conversations

Latest Episodes
How Kristen Porter Built A Different Kind Of Real Estate Law Firm
How to build systems to protect your business for the long term.
Courage and Career Change: Angela Avgerinos’ Inspiring Journey
After a successful 13-year career in sales, Angela Avgerinos made the unexpected decision to walk away from selling. But rather than leaving real estate behind, she found a new way to make an impact,
The Trust Factor: What’s Really Disrupting Real Estate in 2025
Barry Plant CEO Lisa Pennell explains the importance of personal relationships in today's technology-focused market.
From Dancing with the Stars to Real Estate: How Entertainment Skills Created a “Standout Brand”
I started looking on the internet about garden gnomes and they're like mystical creatures that protect the home. And I thought, what a really nice notion for owners to feel like we're protected, we'r
Turning your name into a winning real estate brand: Michelle Champion
How did a near-miss in early strategy lead to Michelle Champion starting her own groundbreaking business?
Leading Out of Loss: Michael Nitschke’s Path to Reviving a Family Legacy
When Michael Nitschke took over the family business at just 30 years of age after the sudden passing of his parents he discovered a business deeply in debt with only six weeks of cash left.
Stepping Up to the Plate: Michael Crossland on Turning Adversity into Opportunity
In today's real estate industry, professionals face numerous challenges - market fluctuations, client expectations, and economic pressures. To succeed, developing resilience, adapting to change, and m
Lisa Britcliffe: From real estate to self-discovery and back again
Surrogacy is a journey filled with hope and anticipation. So is starting a real estate agency, or any business, from the ground up
Grant Jupe: 10 lessons from a Journey Through Surrogacy, Parenthood, and Entrepreneurship
Surrogacy is a journey filled with hope and anticipation. So is starting a real estate agency, or any business, from the ground up
Breaking barriers: Melinda Kirby on tackling challenges head-on, revolutionising work-life harmony, and empowering women to lead and succeed
From standalone agent to industry leader, Melinda Kirby breaks through barriers with a blend of fierce strategy and genuine care, setting new standards for women in real estate.