13 - Dion Gemmiti - From Builder to Ontario Real Estate Leader

If you’re a real estate agent in Ontario wondering how to stay sane, grow a business, and still have a life, this episode is for you.In this Zero BS Real Estate Podcast, John sits down with Dion Gemmiti, Century 21 realtor and co-founder of One Real Estate Group in Peterborough, Ontario. They dig into what it really takes to build a values-driven business, lead a team, navigate a shifting Ontario housing market, and avoid the toxic “grind 24/7” mentality that burns so many agents out.From building modular homes during the 2008 recession to leading a collaborative team serving Peterborough, Durham Region, and the GTA, Dion shares how construction knowledge, structure, and genuine care for clients can transform both your business and your lifestyle.🎙️ What You’ll Learn in This Episode:✔️ How Dion went from consumer packaged goods & homebuilding to top-producing realtor in Peterborough✔️ Why his construction background helps buyers and sellers feel confident (real numbers on roofs, furnaces & repairs)✔️ How One Real Estate Group is structured as a true partnership (not a “name-on-the-sign” team)✔️ Why grind culture (“I work 365 days a year”) is hurting agents and clients✔️ How clear systems, checklists, and timelines create calm for overwhelmed sellers✔️ What Dion is seeing in today’s buyer’s market across Peterborough, Durham, and the GTA✔️ Why real estate is still one of the best wealth-building tools in Canada✔️ How to build a business that lets you actually take vacations without clients suffering✔️ The mindset shift from “doing everything yourself” to trusting a team and letting go of control💡 If you’re a realtor in Ontario, a seller, or even just real estate-curious, this conversation will challenge how you think about work, wealth, and what it means to really serve your clients.👊 Join the Zero BS Real Estate Community!