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Thought Leaders – Real Estate Re-imagined (formerly The Elevate Podcast)

Elite Agent
Real Estate
Career Development
Women Empowerment
Mentorship
Financial Independence
Real Estate Agents
Resilience
Interest Rates
Digital Transformation
Real Estate Market
Renovation
Ai-Powered Agents
Right To Disconnect
Personalized Service
AI In Real Estate
Kindness
Charity Work
Community Service
Auctions
Housing Crisis

Thought Leaders – Real Estate Re-imagined spotlights the outside-the-box minds rewriting how property is sold, leased and managed worldwide. Host Samantha McLean, editor of Elite Agent, shares frank, inspiring conversations with real estate practitioners as well as founders and entrepreneurs from outside the industry. Expect actionable playbooks on AI-powered prospecting, climate-change resilience... more

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Latest Episodes

Peter Brewer and Jeff Turner were supposed to fight about whether the traditional real estate office will survive. Instead, they discovered they agree on what matters most – and that's where this episode gets interesting.

The debate starts with a de... more

Tony Morrison has facilitated one in every four property transactions in Tasmania for years. The CEO of Harcourts Tasmania built a BRW Fast 100 company in his early 20s, then made the counterintuitive decision to join a franchise network – and hasn't... more

Candice Whinnett runs two businesses – Code Property Group and Greenhouse Property – and dedicates every Wednesday to AI experimentation. Her team jokes about avoiding the office on Thursdays when she arrives with "47 new ideas." But those ideas have... more

Richard Manthel saw Australia's AML deadline coming years before most agents even heard of it. Now, with July 2026 fast approaching, real estate agencies face a compliance requirement that's already been battle-tested across the Tasman.

In this conv... more

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Recent Guests

Jeff Turner
Serial real estate tech entrepreneur from the US, co-founder of Real Satisfied and founder of Tangela.
Tangela
Episode: Will Your Office Survive the Next 5 Years?
Peter Brewer
A property industry veteran with over 40 years of experience, author of 'Running Out of Saturdays'.
REIQ
Episode: Will Your Office Survive the Next 5 Years?
Tony Morrison
CEO of Harcourts Tasmania, with a background in education and over 30 years in real estate.
Harcourts Tasmania
Episode: CEO Insights: Why Relationship Building Still Beats AI in 2026
Richard Manthel
An expert in anti-money laundering compliance who founded AML Hub to assist real estate agents.
AML Hub
Episode: AML Compliance: What Agents Must Do by July 2026
Ben White
CEO of Ailo
Ailo
Episode: Ben White: Is AI a Threat or Opportunity for PMs?
David Christensen
A former Hollywood executive turned luxury real estate agent and one of the few people to dive to the Titanic.
The Christensen Group
Episode: David Christensen: Selling the Breaking Bad House, Diving the Titanic, and The Art of the Comeback
Tameka Smith
Property management expert with over two decades of experience, named Australia's best property manager.
Real Estate Institute of Australia
Episode: Is Company Culture Overrated? An Edge Case Debate with Tameka Smith and Sophie Lyon
Sophie Lyon
Expert in property management with 30 years of experience, having worked with renowned brands in Melbourne.
Episode: Is Company Culture Overrated? An Edge Case Debate with Tameka Smith and Sophie Lyon
Mark McLeod
Chief Strategy Officer at Ray White
Ray White
Episode: Do This One Thing to Increase Your Listing Win Rate by 400%

Host

Samantha McLean
Host of Thought Leaders, Editor of Elite Agent, with a focus on innovative real estate practices and insights from both industry leaders and outside entrepreneurs.

Reviews

4.5 out of 5 stars from 54 ratings
  • One of the best podcasts on leadership I've listened to in some time.

    Podcast Addict
    5
    Shaye Wallis
    5 years ago
  • Awesome!

    Great content and information!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    tommye w-c
    United States6 years ago
  • Such a good resource!

    The variety of speakers, most of which you rarely hear from, make it really interesting if you have any aspirations of doing well in the real estate industry!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Reidondo4
    Australia7 years ago
  • Great content

    Really enjoy this podcast. Contains lots of relevant info.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Jokavilis
    Australia8 years ago
  • Easy to listen to.

    Always great content and an enjoyable listen with Mark & Sam

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Ashleigh Goodchild
    Australia8 years ago

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The engaging discussions featuring industry practitioners are highlighted, keeping listeners entertained while learning essential strategies.
Listeners appreciate the variety of speakers and the unique insights shared, making it a valuable resource for those in the real estate industry.
There is positive feedback regarding the actionable content provided, which listeners find relevant and applicable to their careers.

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#116
Australia/Business/Careers
Apple Podcasts
#84
Belgium/Business/Careers

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CEO Insights: Why Relationship Building Still Beats AI in 2026
Q: What's your favorite question to ask a potential new agent in a job interview?
He focuses on their personality and drive to succeed rather than technical skills, believing the right attitude is crucial.
CEO Insights: Why Relationship Building Still Beats AI in 2026
Q: How do you keep your number one position in the market?
By continuously innovating and improving training, services, and maintaining value to the team.
Candice Whinnett: The 'AI Day' Approach for Real Estate
Q: What is the one thing that you think people should take action on?
I would build a custom GPT to assist with one specific area of your business that you view as really time consuming or a part of your business you actively avoid because it's difficult and could be done a lot quicker.
From Underquoting to AI: Tom Panos on What's Really Changing in 2026
Q: What should a new agent do with just a laptop, phone, and ChatGPT?
Panos suggests asking AI for the best prompts to effectively manage their day and produce content.
From Underquoting to AI: Tom Panos on What's Really Changing in 2026
Q: What percentage of agents are actually using AI in a meaningful way?
Panos notes that many agents are still in the early stages of using AI, often leveraging it for generating content ideas and psychometric assessments of clients.

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Focusing on innovative approaches to real estate, the content features diverse insights from industry experts, entrepreneurs, and thought leaders who are redefining property management, marketing, and sales. Episodes explore topics such as AI integration in real estate, effective brand storytelling, leadership in a changing climate, and best practices for talent retention. Listeners can expect actionable strategies they can implement in real-time, which cater to a wide range of professionals, from those starting their careers to seasoned executives looking to enhance their business strategies and work-life balance.

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7. Tameka Smith
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