#195 Building a Modern Real Estate Brokerage | Shaun Denis, CEO of Umber Realty | Ottawa Market Insights

This episode is brought to you by HalloCasa, the SEO-ranked digital business card for real estate agents. Looking to find the right agent, no matter where you are?Visit https://home.hallocasa.com to discover and connect with top real estate agents globally.In this episode, we sit down with Shaun Denis, CEO and Broker at Umber Realty Inc., to explore how he built one of Canada’s most innovative real estate brokerages from the ground up.With over 14 years of experience across luxury, residential, and commercial sectors, Shaun shares how his entrepreneurial journey began right after college — leading to the launch of Umber Realty, a brokerage built on strategy, service, and long-term vision.Shaun also opens up about:1. Founding and scaling a boutique brokerage2. Crafting the “Umber Approach” to real estate3. His leadership philosophy inspired by Steve Jobs4. How to build a strong team culture5. Market trends and emerging neighborhoods in OttawaTimestamps:00:00:40 – Introduction00:05:00 – Pursuing Real Estate Passion After College00:10:00 – Starting Your Own Brokerage00:16:00 – The Umber Approach Explained00:22:20 – Leadership Inspiration from Steve Jobs00:27:00 – Building a Strong Team & Long-Term Vision00:34:00 – Ottawa Real Estate Market Insights00:40:00 – Final Thoughts & Contact InfoYou can reach out to Shaun via: https://www.umberrealty.com/https://www.linkedin.com/in/shaun-denis/