The Oakwyn Podcast

Trying to find your niche in the market? Co-hosts Michael & Morgan give tips on real estate farming to generate consistent business from a specific geographic area. Tune in to find out how you can become the expert and go-to agent of that target area that will help create lead generation!

Jumping right in, co-hosts Morgan & Michael talk all things PREC! They discuss what a Personal Real Estate Corporation is and all the advantages and disadvantages of becoming one, as well as advising when is the best time for an agent to PREC.

Get a little nervous approaching people to talk about your real estate business? On this week's episode, co-hosts Michael & Morgan provide some networking tips to use when you're out and about. Perfect time to put those tips in practice before the fall market starts!

We're so excited to have the fabulous Kim Heizmann on this week's episode to discuss the growth in the Okanagan real estate market, being the former President of the Association of Interior REALTORS®, and how her previous career in mental health has shaped her business in putting her clients' needs first. If you'd like to find out more about Oakwyn Okanagan, reach out to Kim, our Director of Agent Development in our upcoming office in Kelowna!

Grab a cold beverage, sit back and listen to co-hosts Michael & Morgan and the Podfather Brayden get deep and personal as they ask each other thought-provoking questions!

Co-hosts Michael & Morgan talk all things Expectations! As the market shifts, learn about setting and managing expectations to best support your clients. Tune in for the key questions to always ask your clients!

A hot topic as we transition into a new market, co-hosts Michael & Morgan provide their recommendations and tips including staying informed and using market resources to price the property right and to exceed the expectations of your clients!

Have clients that are afraid to downsize from a house to a condo? Co-hosts Michael & Morgan offer tips on how to create an environment where the client is always in a position of strength so they feel comfortable shifting to a new space.

As we start heading into the summer season, you may notice the market start to shift and listings still on the market longer than usual. But fear not, co-hosts Michael & Morgan are here to advise on how to deal with stale listings! From emphasizing the importance of good communication with your sellers to turning disadvantages to advantages, tune in to hear them offer a number of helpful tips to sell that listing.

Joining from Kelowna are new Oakwynites, ACE Marketing! Co-hosts Michael & Morgan chat with Chad MacTavish and Megan Michaluk of ACE about all their presale projects from the Island to the Valley and the growing urban market in Kelowna. Tune in to learn more about Oakwyn exclusive deals and previews through ACE and the Oakwyn Okanagan community!

In this week's mini-episode, co-hosts Michael & Morgan share their experiences based on the self-limiting beliefs described in Morgan's favourite book, "The Four Agreements" by Don Miguel Ruiz. Tune in to learn what the Four Agreements are and how you can incorporate these into your daily life!

Now that you've heard what to do with cold leads, we're turning up the temperature to discuss warm leads! Co-hosts Michael & Morgan advise on how to build rapport with your sphere of influence and referrals so you can fulfill their real estate needs.

As we start a new quarter this year, co-hosts Michael & Morgan reflect on the goals they've set for 2022 and the iniatives they've made so far to achieve them. Tune in to listen to some tips on how to track your progess as individuals and with your teams!

Long-time Oakwynite, Chris Tioseco, joins our co-hosts, Michael Uy & Morgan Browne, on this week's episode! A Medallion member for a decade, Chris talks about being his authentic self with his clients and how he's built his business over the years to be a complete and confident agent.

In this week's episode, co-hosts Michael Uy and Morgan Browne discuss the recently announced 2022 Federal Budget, particularly "Making Housing More Affordable". Tune in to hear the highlights and their opinions on how this will affect the real estate market. If you'd like to view the budget, check it out here: https://www.budget.gc.ca/

Co-hosts Michael & Morgan discuss how to identify your best revenue streams, from open houses to Google reviews, and how to hone your skills and stay consistent to fortify your business!

It's International Women's Day! WOO! We have a special Co-Host, Oakwyn's President, Arlene Chiang joins Morgan Browne to celebrate on this week's episode to discuss this year's theme for International Women's Day #BreakingTheBias

"Captain of the Downtown ship" and Managing Broker, Eric Grant, is on this week's episode to discuss all things mentorship with host, Michael Uy! As they share their experiences of being both a mentor and a mentee, they also share the lessons they've learned along the way and advice on forming a mentorship relationship.

Managing Broker, Eric Grant, joins host Michael Uy on this week's episode to discuss how to build better relationships with your clients! Tune in to listen to Eric's tips and techniques on connecting with your clients on a personal level, finding common interests to relate to, and making them feel comfortable and gaining their trust by being your genuine self.

An OG Oakwynite, Andrew Wan, joins co-hosts Michael Uy & Morgan Browne on this week's episode and discusses his career in the presale industry. With his wealth of experience in presale transactions and establishing relationships with developers, Andrew will be using his expertise as Oakwyn's new Director of Business Development! Tune in to learn more about his role and how he can help you get exclusive deals in upcoming developments through the Oakwyn Presale Advantage. https://blog.oakwyn.com/podcast/

This week's mini-episode is all about 2022's Theme of the Year! After commemorating the success of our Oakwynites at our awards event, Oakwyn Sales Kick Off, co-hosts Michael Uy & Morgan Browne discuss what the Theme of the Year, Evolve, means to them and how you can best practice 'evolving' personally & professionally. https://blog.oakwyn.com/podcast/

Continuing the conversation on connecting with clients, co-hosts Michael Uy & Morgan Browne discuss tips on organizing and classifying your client network, methods of communication cadence and adding a personalized touch when you are reaching out to potential or current clients!

Tune in to this week's mini episode to get co-hosts Michael Uy & Morgan Browne's Top 3 Recommendations for resources to Pursue Growth and Learning to help kick off the new year!

The new year is approaching fast and co-hosts Michael Uy & Morgan Browne are here to give their predictions for the local real estate market! Based on trends in community development and personal investment decisions, tune in to find out what they forecast for 2022!

As we near the end of 2021, co-hosts Michael Uy and Morgan Browne discuss the success of our Oakwynites and the thriving and resilient Vancouver real estate market over the past year. They also provide helpful tips on how to connect with clients over the holidays.

Jenny Wun is back on this week's episode to announce Oakwyn Realty North West! 'The Queen of Burnaby' and a pillar of the Oakwyn community, Jenny will be an incredible leader to ensure the success for the new office space. Tune in to hear more about her personal and professional experiences and contact her to learn more about the new office!

Host Michael Uy is joined by our producer Brayden, the Podfather, in this week's episode as they discuss how to find the right people to maintain (or elevate) the level of customer service for your growing business so you can go from being a one-man show to a rockstar band!

Michael Uy continues the conversation with Arlene Chiang, C.O.O + Co-Founder and a licensed Managing Broker for over 8 years, as they discuss the role and importance of a Managing Broker and shifting the perception in the real estate industry. Shout out to our superstar Managing Broker team for their continuous support of Oakwynites!

Arlene Chiang, C.O.O. + Co-Founder, joins Michael Uy on this week's episode to discuss the BC Government's proposed Cooling Down Period that will be implemented in the Spring of 2022. Hear their thoughts on how this will impact the housing market and how it will help purchasers and sellers make informed decisions.

Co-hosts Michael Uy and Morgan Browne continue on the wonderful conversation with the down-to-earth Robin Bardon and we get hear more about his experiences as an investor and home-buyer. They also discuss developing smart financial habits, helping team members attain the success they're working towards and taking care of your own well-being.

Co-hosts, Michael Uy and Morgan Browne, are joined by an OG Oakwynite, Robin Bardon! Robin shares his origin story, from starting his career on the Island to eventually having a supportive and successful team, both personally and professionally. Tune in to part 1 and listen to some incredibly helpful tips on how to grow your business and maintain client relationships! Bardon & Associates Real Estate Group - http://www.robinbardon.com/

Listen to some tips on how to track your numbers with co-hosts Morgan Browne & Michael Uy while sipping on some tequila to stay warm! They share how they track a multitude of items including listings vs. sales, closing ratio, and volume of business during the year so you can plan vacation time.

Let's keep it lean and mean! As a majority of a realtor's business comes from clients' referrals, co-Hosts Morgan Browne & Michael Uy provide some tools to help you connect with your client base.

Continuing the conversation of Mental Health, co-hosts Morgan Browne & Michael Uy share tips on how they cope with stress and anxiety to maintain mental balance. If you are struggling with mental illness, please visit https://www.healthlinkbc.ca/resources for a list of resources or call 8-1-1 any time of the day, any day of the year.

With Canada's first Truth & Reconciliation Day, co-hosts Michael Uy & Morgan Browne take on a serious topic and reflect on how mental health has affected their lives and the lives of their loved ones.  If you are struggling with mental illness, please visit https://www.healthlinkbc.ca/resources for a list of resources or call 8-1-1 any time of the day, any day of the year.   

In this episode, Michael and Morgan chat candidly about the benefits and drawbacks of joining a Real Estate team. Tune in to find out how to avoid having your business turn into a Shakespearean tragedy!

Our new office in the North Shore is opening VERY soon! In the meantime, listen to our hosts, Morgan Browne & Michael Uy, talk about all things renovations and what upgrades will increase the value of a home. Bonus: catch a glimpse of Michael's musical talent!