Property Career Tips with the CEO of the REIQ, Antonia Mercorella
Release Date: 07/08/2024
The Lessons That Shaped My Career with Pat Goldsworthy
Property Career
Welcome to the new era! Introducing 'THE SHIFT' - Success Happens If Failure Teaches with Paul Curtain. This segment explores the major 'SHIFT' moments in real estate powerhouses careers. In this episode, Paul Curtain steps in as host alongside Pat Goldsworthy, Lead Agent at Place Bulimba. Pat opens up about his unique career journey — starting at Place, venturing to Ray White, and ultimately returning to where it all began. His story is a powerful reminder that growth often comes full circle. Pat reflects on the lessons learned across different brands, the...
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Real Estate Reinvention: Anna Dunne’s Journey from Hairdresser to Top Agent
Property Career
Welcome back to the Property Career Podcast! To kick off 2025, we’re joined by Anna Dunne, Lead Agent at Place Bulimba and Carindale’s #1 Agent. Anna’s story is one of transformation—moving from a career as a hairdresser to becoming a powerhouse in real estate! In this episode, Anna shares how the skills she developed in the salon—like customer care, communication, and building trust—translated seamlessly into her success in the property world. She gives us an inside look at the tools that helped her thrive during her career switch and how she built a strong foundation for her real...
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Empowering Real Estate Careers with Michaela Pelgen
Property Career
In this episode, we sit down with Michaela Pelgen (Peihopa at time of recording), Place’s dedicated Agent Support Trainer, who has been with the company for nearly a decade. Michaela’s journey into real estate is one of serendipity, resilience, and adaptability where she found her passion for operations and client satisfaction. Now training new agent support who join Place, Michaela shares her insights on what makes a successful agent support, the importance of mentorship, and how consistently adapting has kept her role impactful. Plus, she gives us a glimpse into her life in PNG—where...
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The Power of People-First Leadership with Angela Curtain
Property Career
From receptionist to office manager, and now operations manager, Angela Curtain has been with Place Woolloongabba since the very beginning. As a key driver of the office's culture, Angela is passionate about a people-first approach to business and leadership. In this episode, we dive into Angela’s journey in real estate, the importance of being culturally fit, the vital role administration plays in supporting sales, the responsibilities leaders have to their teams and so much more! You can find Angela on Instagram, here: Property Career: Life at Place: Interested in a Career at Place?
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The Advisor Approach to Real Estate with Emma Miller
Property Career
In this episode, we welcome Emma Miller, Director and Lead Agent of Place Cleveland. Sharing her journey from travel agent to real estate agent, Emma discusses how her passion for people and sales psychology helped her delve into business ownership. Applying an advisor approach to a traditional sales agent role, Emma believes in the importance of strategy, clear communication and honesty, all of which are imperative to the development of her team, and her business. Join us as Emma covers her journey into real estate; how she knew she was ready for business ownership; the importance of...
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How to Create Opportunities for Yourself with Sam Camm
Property Career
Entering the real estate industry as a digital marketing specialist, Sam Camm of Place Bulimba created an opportunity for himself, which secured him the position of Sales Associate within the Darcy Lord team. Awarded as the Top New Talent within the Place Group in 2024, Sam is committed to using his marketing expertise and ability to connect with people to uniquely assist his clients with their property endeavours. In this episode, Sam touches on putting yourself out there; creating opportunities for yourself; the benefits of working in a team; how being conversational has more merit than...
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Breaking into a competitive market as a young agent with Gianni Carbone
Property Career
As a third generation real estate agent, Gianni Carbone was destined to pursue a career in the property industry. Using his innate knowledge of Brisbane's inner-west and its unique characteristics to assist clients, Gianni has gone from strength to strength to become one of Brisbane's top-performing agents. Join us to discuss his journey in real estate; the importance of building a strong foundation in your career; nurturing relationships; competing in an oversaturated market; being consistent and so much more! You can find Gianni on Instagram, here: Property Career: Life at Place: ...
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Capitalising on Times of Change with Karen McBryde
Property Career
From starting as a receptionist to working on new projects and now being a thriving lead agent, Karen McBryde of Place New Farm takes us through her 22 year journey in real estate and the invaluable lessons learned along the way. In this episode she discusses balancing work as a mother of two; the importance of structure in your week; her thoughts on breaking into the industry; caring about your clients and their experience; self belief; letting go to grow and so much more! You can find Karen on Instagram, here: Property Career: Life at Place: Interested in a Career at Place?
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Why Staying True to Yourself is Your Superpower with Julia Doyle
Property Career
Highly qualified, with degrees in Law and Business, Julia is in a unique position as a Licensed Real Estate Agent to be an all-round trusted advisor to her clients. Her open-minded, curious and conscientious personality enables Julia to truly assist people with their property goals and ensures that she provides the highest quality service throughout her client’s property journeys. Having only joined Place 3 years ago, Julia is living proof that with the right attitude, application and dedication to growing your skills and knowledge, you will reap the rewards. Julia's story is also a...
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The Power of Joining a Leading Team with Flyn Park
Property Career
Flyn works as a co-agent to Aaron Woolard, a well-respected figure in the real estate industry and one of the top agents in the Place Group. In this episode we chat about transitioning into the real estate industry, Aaron's tried and tested method for growing budding agents, what it takes to work in a high performing team and much much more! We hope you enjoy the listen. You can find Flyn on Instagram, here: Property Career: Life at Place: Interested in a Career at Place?
info_outlineWe were excited to welcome a very special guest to the Property Career Podcast!
As Chief Executive Officer of the REIQ, Antonia has transformed the 104-year-old Institute into one of the most progressive and high-profile industry peak bodies in Australia. Backed by a 20-year legal and executive management career, Antonia has led and shaped some of the most significant real estate legislative reforms across multiple jurisdictions. Her ability to lead and develop advocacy programs has drawn national and international attention.
We love chatting to Antonia about what's changing in the real estate industry, obtaining your real estate registration vs license and the importance of ongoing training in your career.
A must listen for our real estate audience!
You can keep up with the REIQ on LinkedIn, here: https://www.linkedin.com/school/the-reiq/
Property Career: https://www.instagram.com/propertycareer/
Life at Place: https://www.instagram.com/lifeatplace_/
Interested in a Career at Place? https://www.eplace.com.au/careers-hub