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BAI Show
by Ben Handler
Creating a lifestyle by design is the new currency. Learn how people are doing this via becoming property Buyer’s Agents.👉 https://buyersagentinstitute.com🌟 Check out our reviews @ http://bit.ly/2R0Qoao🙂 LET’S CONNECT▷ Facebook: http://bit.ly/33e2rUs▷ LinkedIn: http://bit.ly/2QEvMok▷ Instagram: http://bit.ly/2XVnLwG🎙️ Quit the 9 to 5 Podcast with Ben Handlerhttp://bit.ly/2O6s3ya🏘️ FOLLOW MY BUSINESS▷ Instagram: http://bit.ly/2QF0Cgl▷ Facebook: http://bit.ly/2OyI66L
Episodes
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#179 — How I Left Microsoft to Build a Thriving Buyer's Agency with Jacquelyn Adama
In this conversation, Jacquelyn Adama shares her journey from a successful corporate career at Microsoft to building a thriving boutique buyer's agency alongside her partner. What started with a frustrating experience using a buyer's agent eventually became the catalyst for creating the business...
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#178 — From Samsung to Successful Buyers Agent: How Max Built a Fast-Growing Business
What does it really take to leave a stable corporate career and build a successful buyers agency from scratch? In this episode of the BAI Podcast, we sit down with Max Collis, founder of Insight Property Specialists, who made the leap from a successful career in technology and property sales to...
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#171 — Immigrant to Top 1% Property Investor: How Jas Built 6 Properties & a Buyers Agent Business
What does it actually take to go from a full-time job to a profitable buyers agent business — without burning out, guessing, or chasing shortcuts? In this episode of the Buyers Agent Institute podcast, James Rankin sits down with Jasvinder Gill from Bullseye Capital to unpack his full journey…
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#170 — The Biggest Mistakes Property Buyers Make (And How Buyers Agents Fix Them)
In this episode, we sit down with Tristan from Tomii Buyers Agents to break down the most common (and costly) mistakes property buyers make — and what experienced buyers agents do differently. We unpack why so many buyers get stuck in the market for 12–24 months, how the “unicorn property”…
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#169 — From Corporate Payroll to Buyers Agent: Jess Rahman’s Career Pivot
In this episode, we sit down with Jess Rahman, founder of Wise Wings Group, to unpack her honest journey from a stable corporate career into building a buyers agency business aligned with freedom, family, and long-term investing. Jess didn’t enter the buyers agent space chasing entrepreneurship…
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#168 — From $150 in his Pocket to a Six-Figure Buyers Agency: Manoj Sahare’s Story
In this episode, Manoj Sahare breaks down his full journey from a 17-year corporate career to building a high-performing buyers agency from scratch. After losing his job, Manoj faced a decision many professionals fear: return to safety, or start again with no fallback. He chose the harder path -...
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#167 — From IT Engineers to 300+ Property Purchases: Rohit & Deepak’s Rise as Buyer’s Agents
A conversation with Rohit Gehlot and Deepak Rana, founders of InvestorAid, tracking their full transition from IT engineering into one of the fastest-scaling buyer’s agent businesses in the country. Their story begins in India, continues through years of corporate roles in Australia, and pivots...
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#166 — How Marina Shatalova Built a Six-Figure Buyers Agency as a Single Mum in Australia
From growing up in poverty in Russia to building a six-figure buyers agency in Australia, Marina Shatalova’s journey is one of grit, reinvention, and purpose. In this episode, Marina opens up about her early years selling vodka across Russia, the moment a monastery changed her view of success…
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#165 — Why This Accountant Left His Career to Help People Build Wealth Through Property - Alex Hadinata
After seven years in finance and a costly detour running a bubble tea franchise, Alex realised the power of focusing fully on one thing. In 2024, he left his stable corporate job, got licensed, and started his buyers agency - with no clients, no leads, and no social media presence. What followed...
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#164 — Your Top 10 Buyers Agent Questions Answered: From Zero to $200K Part-Time
James Rankin tackles the most common questions about entering the buyers agent industry in this comprehensive FAQ episode. Covering everything from income timelines to startup costs, this solo session cuts through the confusion for anyone considering this career change. Questions Answered: What...
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#163 — The Broker-Buyers Agent Partnership That Actually Works with Amol Khuntale
Amol Khuntale from ASK Financials breaks down what actually works (and what doesn't) when buyers agents try to partner with investment-focused mortgage brokers. Having purchased 4 of his 10 properties through buyers agents before becoming a broker himself, Amol delivers unfiltered insights on...
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#162 — From Physio Practice Owner to 80 Deals a Year: Matt Skehan's Career Pivot
Matt Skehan abandoned a decade of medical training and a profitable physiotherapy practice to become a buyers agent. By 32, he had built a six-property portfolio while working 60-80 deals annually at a major buyers agency. In 2022, during one of the toughest market cycles, he launched Azure…
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161 — 20 Years at BP to 20 Clients in 6 Months: Haley Lim’s Corporate Escape Story
In October 2024, Haley Lim had never heard of a buyers agent. By January 2025, she was running her own buyers agency. Six months later, she's serviced 20 clients and is hiring staff. Haley spent 20 years at BP as a senior commercial negotiator, leading billion-dollar fuel supply deals across…
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160 — From 800km Camino to Property Career: How James Built His Buyers Agency
Cameron Tyers walked 800km on the Camino de Santiago before deciding to change his life. In this episode he shares how the lessons from the Camino helped him leave nursing, start fresh in Cairns, and build a buyer’s agency from the ground up. We cover his first year in business, what slowing down...
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Why He Left the Corporate Ladder: Hayden Waititi-Parata's Journey from Construction to Buyer's Agent
Have you ever felt like you've hit a ceiling in your career? What does it take to leave a 20-year profession and chase a new passion, especially with a family to support? In this episode, we sit down with Hayden Waititi-Parata, the founder of Simple Home Buyers, who did exactly that. For over two...
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From Music Festivals to Melbourne Real Estate: Tristan Larkin’s Buyers Agent Journey
Tristan spent years in the entertainment industry, working with big names like Live Nation and Falls Festival, managing nightclub marketing, and even helping artists get their music into Shazam boxes. But when the music stopped, Tristan followed a spark of curiosity… and it led him straight to…
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#155 — $6.5M in Debt, 2 Kids & a Dream: How Oliver Rebuilt His Life as a Buyers Agent
In this powerful episode of the BAI Show, we sit down with Oliver Jackson, a former tradie turned buyers agent, who shares his deeply personal and transformative journey into the real estate industry. From managing $6.5 million in debt, navigating a divorce, raising two young kids, and enduring a...
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#154 — From Burnout to Breakthrough: Sarah Smith’s Leap from Nursing to Buyers Agent
In this powerful episode, we sit down with Sarah Smith, a former teacher and nurse who turned her life around to become a successful buyers agent. After burning out in both education and healthcare, Sarah discovered the property world through BAI and never looked back. From working on…
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#153 — Building a 7-Figure Buyers Agency From Her Kitchen Table with Dawn Fouhy
In this episode, we sit down with Dawn Fouhy, a former ICU nurse who transformed her life and career by building a 7-figure buyers agency — all from her kitchen table. Originally from rural Ireland and now based in Australia, Dawn shares how she went from having zero experience in real estate to...
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#152 — IT to Real Estate: How Amit Gupta Built a Six-Figure Buyers Agent Business in Under a Year
In this episode of BAI Media, we sit down with Amit Gupta, founder of Find Smart Property and a Buyers Agent who turned his passion for real estate into a high-performing business—all while juggling a full-time IT career and raising a young family. Amit shares how he went from purchasing his…
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#151 — From Tech to Real Estate: How Puja Dhanetwal Closed 52 Deals as a Buyers Agent
In this episode, we sit down with Puja Dhanetwal, founder of Buyers Match, to uncover her incredible journey from a career in IT to building a business in real estate. After feeling unfulfilled in the corporate world, Puja took the leap into the property industry, where she’s now helping families...
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#150 — Lessons from a Decade in Property: Jack Liebelt’s Evolution to Infive Agency
In this episode of the BAI Show, we sit down with Jack Liebelt, founder of Infive Agency, to discuss his transition from real estate agent and software consultant to a successful buyer’s agent. Jack shares his experience joining Buyers Agent Institute in 2022 and later Everest in 2024…
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#149 — Building a Commercial Property Empire After 50 with Cameron Jay
After 30 years of running his own business, Cameron Jay, founder of Investwise Property found himself starting over—this time in real estate. But his first attempt in residential sales? A total flop. That failure, however, led him to discover a new path: becoming a Buyers Agent. In this episode,...
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#148 — Why This Former Nurse Switched to Property & Never Looked Back with Allan Fernandes
After years working as a mental health nurse, Allan was determined to build a more secure future for himself and help others navigate the property market, he made the transition into becoming a buyers agent. In this episode, we explore Allan’s journey from healthcare to real estate, the skills he...
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#147 — From the Tools to Property Deals: How Lachlan O’Connell is Building Two Full-Time Incomes
After years working as a full-time tradie, Lachlan O’Connell knew he needed a long-term plan—one that would allow him to build financial security for himself and his family beyond the tools. While still earning a PAYG income, he made the strategic move to become a buyers agent, creating a second...
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#146 — 36 Clients in 6 Months: Steve Ash’s Rapid Rise as a Buyers Agent
After nearly two decades in investment banking and funds management—working with industry giants like Goldman Sachs and Australian Super—Steve built an impressive eight-figure property portfolio while still earning PAYG income. Having reached financial freedom, he made the bold decision to leave...
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#145 — From 20 Years in IT: Emma Maynard on Leaving Corporate and Building a Business
After 20 years in the IT industry, Emma Maynard took a leap of faith, leaving corporate life behind to follow her passion for property. Now, as the founder of Maynard Property Group on the Gold Coast, Emma has built a thriving business helping buyers navigate the competitive real estate market....
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#144 — 20 clients and 15 deals in just 3 months: How Sud Setia Became a Buyers Agent
Meet Sud Setia, the visionary behind Investor Win, a buyers agency transforming lives in Victoria. In this episode, Sud shares his inspiring journey from managing multi-million-dollar programs at NAB to pursuing his passion for property investing and helping others achieve financial freedom.
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#143 — Scratch to Success: Derrick & Elizabeth Wong on Turning Passion into a Buyers Agent Business
In this episode, we delve into the inspiring journey of Derrick and Elizabeth Wong, two individuals who, despite sharing the same last name, had no prior connection and only met through the Buyers Agent Institute community. Strangers turned business partners, they’ve combined their passion for…
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#142 — From 2 Deals to 15+ Monthly: How Dinesh Goyal Turned a Side Hustle into a Property Powerhouse
In this episode, we explore the remarkable journey of Dinesh Goyal, who transitioned from a career as an Electrical Engineer to becoming a successful buyers agent. Dinesh discovered his true passion in real estate, and his achievements speak volumes—closing over 15 property deals each month and...
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#141 — From Combat to Contracts: Army Soldier turned Buyers Agent with Tim Brown
In this episode, we dive into the fascinating journey of Tim, a former Army and Border Force officer, who transitioned into the world of property investment and buyers agency. Tim shares how his military background instilled in him an unshakable sense of discipline and structure that now fuels…
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#140 — Breaking Free from the Hourly Grind: From Therapist to Buyers Agent with Dean Daskalou
In this episode, Dean shares his journey from working as an osteopath to becoming a full-time buyer's agent, a transition rooted in his desire for more family time and a better work-life balance. Dean opens up about the challenges and rewards of shifting from hourly income to a results-based…
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#139 — Nick Esplin’s Journey from the Trades to Real Estate: Building Success as a Buyers Agent
In this episode of BAI Media, James sits down with Nick Esplin, founder of Quantum Buyers Agents, to explore his journey from a carpenter and builder to a successful buyers agent. Nick shares how he started in the construction industry at a young age, building decks and homes, and quickly scaled...
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#138 — Mastering Risk: How a Banking Background Shapes Property Success with Tiffany Browne
In this episode of the BAI Show, we sit down with Tiffany Browne, the founder of Buyers Agents Adelaide, to explore her remarkable journey in the real estate industry. After her long career in the finance world as a Banker, Tiffany followed her passion for property which led her to discovering…
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#137 — Building a Buyers Agent Career in Only Eight Months with Tegan Vincent in Sutherland Shire
In this episode of the BAI Show, we chat with Tegan Vincent from Buyers Butler, who shares her fascinating transition from the e-commerce world to the competitive realm of real estate. With a background that began in 2004, Tegan offers unique insights into the property market in areas like…
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#136 — From Nurse to Building a Female-Led Property Business with SA Buyers Agent Michelle Lewis
In this episode of BAI Media, James Rankin sits down with Michelle Lewis of Michelle Lewis Property SA to delve into her inspiring journey from a dedicated nurse to a trailblazing female-led property buyers agency. Michelle shares her personal story of transitioning from the healthcare sector to...
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#135 — Sole Trader to Flourishing Company: How Buyer's Agent Rodney Reinsma Scaled Statewide
In this episode of the BAI Show, James Rankin sits down with Rodney Reinsma, a seasoned buyer's agent from the sunny Gold Coast, to explore his journey into the property world. Rod shares how his early exposure to real estate, sparked by his father's passion and resilience, laid the foundation…
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#134 - From Car Dealership Owner to Buyers Agent: Darren Keen’s Career Transformation
In this podcast episode, we dive deep into the journey of Darren Keen, who transitioned from running a multi-million-dollar car yard in New Zealand to becoming a highly successful buyers agent on the Gold Coast. Darren shares his remarkable story of resilience, including how he left behind a...
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#133 - The Secret Sauce: How One Sydney Buyer's Agency Thrives in a Competitive Market
In this engaging episode, we sit down with the dynamic sibling duo from One Buyers Agency to explore their remarkable journey from the sales floor to building a thriving buyer's agency. With over two decades of industry experience, Carli Skurnik and Jayden Hurvitz share the pivotal moments that…
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#132 - From Doctor to Buyer's Agent: Jagadesh’s Incredible Journey to Real Estate Success
In this episode, we have the pleasure of hearing from Host, James Rankin, a seasoned expert in the buyer's agent space, as he dives in to the remarkable journey of Jagadesh Kandaswamy, an inspiring individual who transitioned from a medical career in India to a thriving role in real estate in...
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#131 - From First-Time Investor to Award-Winning Buyers Agent with Kristan Johnson
In this captivating episode, we sit down with Kristan Johnson from Johnson Property Co to delve into his inspiring journey from a diverse career background to becoming a dedicated buyer's agent. Kristan shares the pivotal moments that led him to find his true purpose in helping clients achieve...
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#130 - Transforming a Career from Nursing to Entrepreneurship with Allan Fernandes
Discover the story of Allan Fernandes, who managed to create a successful buyers agent business while working as a mental health nurse. Allan explains how he balanced his nursing career with his entrepreneurial ambitions, the unique skills his healthcare background brought to real estate, and the...
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#129 - From Part-Time to Full-Time: Scaling Your Property Business with Rob Panetta
Explore the journey of Rob Panetta, a dynamic professional whose diverse career path has shaped his success as a buyers agent. Join us as Rob shares his experiences transitioning from a baggage handler at Melbourne Airport to a semi-pro soccer player, then into construction, and ultimately…
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#128 - From Door-Knocking to Deals: Melbourne's Real Estate Success with Marina Shatalova
Explore the path to real estate success with Marina Shatalova, as she recounts her remarkable transition from an immigrant facing numerous challenges to a leading buyers agent. Join us as Marina discusses the power of resilience, the importance of mindset, and the art of building successful…
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#127 - Maximising Success in Sydney Real Estate: James Thompson
Dive into the world of entrepreneurial success with James Thompson, as he shares his journey from agency work to running a thriving buyers agent business. Join us as James discusses designing a business for lifestyle freedom, overcoming analysis paralysis, and signing major clients in the...
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#126 - A Fresh Take on Property Investing in Australia: Monika Muthyam & Raghav Saggar
Dive into the high-energy world of property investment with Monika Muthyam and Raghav Saggar, the dynamic duo who achieved an astounding 23 property deals in their first two months as buyers agents. Join us as they share their innovative strategies and insights on achieving rapid success in the...
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#125 - Why I Left a 20-Year Corporate Career To Become a Buyers Agent: Rhoda Barselli
Join us on a transformative journey with Rhoda Barselli as she shares her inspiring story of leaving a two-decade-long corporate career to embrace the dynamic world of real estate. In this episode, Rhoda discusses her passion for property, the challenges and triumphs of flipping houses, and her...
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#124 - From Pharma to Property: Tony Amato's Journey
Embark on a captivating journey with Tony as he shares his remarkable transition from the pharmaceutical industry to a thriving buyer's agent in this engaging podcast episode. Delve into Tony's insights on rebranding, client acquisition tactics, and navigating challenges in real estate. Discover...
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#123 - From Agent to Advocate: Jordyn's Journey in Real Estate
Join us for an insightful episode as Jordyn Ode, a former real estate agent turned buyer's advocate, shares her journey and wisdom in navigating the Newcastle real estate market. With nine years of industry experience, Jordyn's passion for educating buyers and providing personalized service…
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#122 - From Naval Engineering to Buyer's Agent - Nigel Watt's Success
Join us in this insightful episode as Nigel, a former naval engineer turned buyer's agent, shares his remarkable journey of transitioning from the corporate world to the property industry. With over 30 years of experience, Nigel brings a unique perspective to his role, emphasising the importance…
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Creating a lifestyle by design is the new currency. Learn how people are doing this via becoming property Buyer’s Agents.👉 https://buyersagentinstitute.com🌟 Check out our reviews @ http://bit.ly/2R0Qoao🙂 LET’S CONNECT▷ Facebook: http://bit.ly/33e2rUs▷ LinkedIn: http://bit.ly/2QEvMok▷ Instagram: http://bit.ly/2XVnLwG🎙️ Quit the 9 to 5 Podcast with Ben Handlerhttp://bit.ly/2O6s3ya🏘️ FOLLOW MY BUSINESS▷ Instagram: http://bit.ly/2QF0Cgl▷ Facebook: http://bit.ly/2OyI66L
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