Episode 1: Lessons Learned as a Developer

In the debut episode of the RMS Podcast, RMS Group CEO Curtis Way and President Laura Way-Olenek introduce the series and share the stories behind how they got started in real estate development.From Curtis’ early days as a carpenter and project manager to building apartments, shopping centres, industrial projects, and large-scale multifamily developments across Western Canada, this episode explores the realities of becoming a developer and the lessons learned along the way.The conversation covers:How real estate developers actually get startedWhy risk management is critical in developmentThe importance of asking questions and learning through experiencePartnerships, financing, and protecting your futureConstruction challenges and lessons from the fieldHow RMS evolved from northern industrial projects into multifamily developmentWhy “you don’t know what you don’t know” is one of the biggest lessons in the businessThis episode also previews upcoming conversations on proformas, financing, CMHC, construction, legal issues, market trends, and property management.Whether you're an aspiring developer, investor, entrepreneur, or simply curious about how buildings come to life, this series offers a behind-the-scenes look at the business of real estate development.To learn more about the RMS Group, please visit: https://rms-group.ca/ This series was produced by Road 55 in Edmonton, Alberta – Learn more at: road55.ca