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The Crunch with Crib Creative
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Join Jess from Crib Creative as we chat with some of Perth's best real estate agents about how they got where they are, their successes and failures and what they learned along the way.
Episodes
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Claire Nation: 31 Years, Zero Shortcuts
This episode we welcome Clare Nation, Director of Haiven Property Central, for a chat that's been on the cards for a long time. Clare takes us through 31 years in the industry, starting on reception at 17 and working her way through property management, sales and business ownership before…
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From Car Yards to Real Estate: Ben Hatch on Building Mandurah's Number One Office
Ben Hatch, Director at Harcourts Mandurah, joins Jess and Shane for a career-spanning chat that starts in car yards and ends up running one of WA's most consistently successful offices. Ben walks through Mandurah's wild ride, from the mid-2000s holiday home boom driven by overseas investors to…
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90% of the Work, a Tenth of the Pay: James Bosdet's BDM-to-Sales Run
Long overdue, this ep we're talking to someone from Perth's northern corridor! James Bosdet from Professionals Northern Coast Real Estate works Jindalee, Alkimos, Eglinton, Butler and Yanchep and he got there the long way: three-time BDM of the year before switching to sales full-time just two...
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Corrected, Not Crashed: Shane Beaumont on Perth's EOFY Market
It's a new financial year so we pulled Shane in for his read on where the Perth market is sitting. His take? The market hasn't crashed, it's corrected, and that's a healthier place to be. What you'll take away: "Less panic, more logic." Owners stuck on the peak they think they missed are ignoring...
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Cashflow over Hype - Selling Real Estate in Kalgoorlie with Elliot Briers
The final stop on our regional tour, recorded live at REIWA CONNECT. Jess and Shane sit down with Elliot Briers, Sales Manager at Kalgoorlie Metro Property Group, and he showed us exactly why he's one of WA's top agents. In this ep: Growing up with a builder dad and Kal's #1 agent for a mum Why…
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Inside Geraldton's Property Market with Lara Sadowski & Warwick Neville
Recorded live at REIWA Connect, we sat down with Lara Sadowski and Warwick Neville from Geraldton Property Team for a snapshot of one of regional WA's most talked-about markets. Geraldton's median house price has jumped from $350K pre-COVID to around $650K, and Lara and Warwick unpack exactly…
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Running Two Offices 1200km Apart with Jordan James
Jordan James is the director of Realmark Karratha and one of Australia's only FIFO real estate agents. With two offices 1,200km apart and 8 years in the Karratha market, Jordan gives us some insight at what it takes to operate in the Pilbara. We discuss boom-bust cycles, the "Pilbara tax," why…
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Mat Steinwede - Why Consistency Beats Celebrity | The Crunch x REIWA CONNECT
We're kicking off a special short series recorded live at REIWA's CONNECT Conference, where we took the opportunity to sit down with some of the speakers and attendees we wouldn't normally get access to. First up: Mat Steinwede. If you were at CONNECT, you saw the reaction he got - and the reason...
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Ellie Hill: Building a Brand Before You've Built a Business
Ellie Hill from Centurion Real Estate joins Jess and Shane to talk about why she focused on building her personal brand before she had built her business. From running a dress hire company to cracking real estate in her first couple of years, Ellie's approach has been anything but traditional....
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Nicola Fleet | Hyper-Local, High Service & What's Coming for the WA Market
This week Jess and Shane sit down with Nicola Fleet from Mint Real Estate — the number one agent in Bicton and Attadale, and someone who's been quietly building one of the most service-focused businesses in Perth for over a decade. Nicola shares how she fell into real estate (spoiler: it wasn't…
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Pasquale & Theo (Edison Property) — What It Takes to Build a Business That Lasts
On this episode we're joined by two of Perth's most experienced operators. Theo Kouroulis spent 25+ years building Paragon Property alongside Nick Zounis before merging with Edison. Pasquale Cianfagna was on the other side of that deal as Edison's director. Together they cover what alignment in a...
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Longevity and Leadership with Kareena Ballard
Kareena Ballard needs very little introduction in WA real estate. From starting her career in nursing to building Jones Ballard alongside her son Adrian, Kareena has shaped the industry at both a business and leadership level. She’s the first female President of REIWA and the Real Estate…
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Episode 100: Mark Grogan on Perth’s 2026 Market, Buyers, Agents and What’s Really Going On
We hit episode 100 and brought back a familiar voice to mark the milestone. Mark Grogan from O’Neil Real Estate joins Jess and Shane for his third appearance on The Crunch to talk all things Perth property as we head into 2026. We cover: • Why 2026 already feels like “the 13th month of 2025” •...
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Suzanne Brown: 2025 Wrapped and What to Expect from WA Real Estate in 2026
In this episode of The Crunch, we’re joined again by REIWA President Suzanne Brown to unpack what actually played out across WA real estate in 2025 and what agents and property managers should be watching as we head into 2026. Suzanne breaks down the real market drivers behind the headlines…
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Corey Adamson: From Pro Sport to Property, Building a Modern Real Estate Brand
Former pro athlete turned Perth real estate agent, Corey Adamson joins The Crunch. Corey’s path to property is anything but standard. From US professional baseball to elite WA footy then back home into real estate, his career has been built on discipline, pressure and performance. In this episode...
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Getting AML ready with Tim Lane
This week we’re joined by Tim Lane, Executive Manager of Policy & Advocacy at REIWA, to unpack the incoming Anti Money Laundering reforms and what they actually mean for WA real estate agents. From July 2026, many agents will fall under the AML/CTF regime for the first time. That means new...
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Inside WA’s Commercial Market with Andrew Graham
With over 30 years in property, Andrew Graham has seen it all — from residential PM to leading the charge in commercial. Now Executive Chairman of Burgess Rawson WA, he joins us to unpack the current state of Perth’s commercial market (industrial, office, retail) and advice for resi agents eyeing…
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Blaine Slater: Fresh Eyes on WA Real Estate
In this episode, we sit down with REIWA’s new CEO, Blaine Slater — a fresh face to real estate with a big background in leadership. After two decades at TSA Group, Blaine’s taking on one of the most important roles in WA property. We chat about what drew him to REIWA, his vision for the year…
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Katie Berry - How she sold $35M in her first year and won REIWA Rookie of the Year
In just her first year in real estate, Katie Berry from Opal Real Estate sold 45 homes worth nearly $35 million — earning her the title of REIWA Rookie of the Year. In this episode of The Crunch, Katie shares how she broke into the industry, what it took to thrive in one of Perth’s tightest…
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Nikki de Rijcke: Building a top boutique agency and thriving in a tight market
From the Netherlands to the WA coastline — Nikki de Rijcke’s real estate story is one of resilience, growth and serious results. As Director of JW Residential, Nikki has led her boutique agency to win Top Boutique Office by Listings Sold at the 2025 REIWA Awards, while also ranking in the Top 5...
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Engel Prendergast on Mental Health & Resiliance
Real estate is high-pressure, and mental health can take a hit. Engel Prendergast from Mental Strides joins us to share practical tips for managing stress, spotting when someone’s struggling, and building resilience in this fast-paced industry. Shane also gets personal, sharing his own…
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Suzanne Brown on leadership, perception & progress in WA Real Estate
In our second episode back, The Crunch chats with REIWA President Suzanne Brown about leadership, the industry’s image, and what’s next for WA real estate. Suzanne shares how she went from being the youngest woman in WA to earn a real estate license, to representing the industry as REIWA…
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Shane & Jess - We're Back!
Jess and Shane kick off the new season with a quick catch-up and a look at how much the market has changed since we last recorded. Shane gives us the lowdown on where things are at right now — from East Coast investors shaking things up to why the hype around Perth’s property boom isn’t the full...
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Episode 89 - Ronnie & Georgia!
Ronnie and Georgia of The Block fame join us for this episode of The Crunch. The newest REIWA Ambassadors talk us through the ins and outs of selecting a proeprty to renovate or develop and how they choose an agent to work with as well as the differences between the Perth market and the Eastern...
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Chris Jones and the benefit of living (and loving) where you work - Episode 88
This week Jess is back hosting solo and welcomes Chris Jones from Davey Real Estate into the studio. Chris lives and sells in Duncraig and they discuss the benefits of working with your neighbours. Chris also chats about why he took a risk to change careers and become a real estate agent with a...
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Dave Murray talks learning from the best - Episode 87
In this episode David James is back as co-host and we welcome Dave Murray from Realmark Urban to the studio to let us in on his secrets to his successful first years in real estate and how his apprenticeship under one of Perth's best agents set him up and gave him the confidence to go out on his...
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Mark Grogan talks vendor management & investors - Episode 86
This week we welcome Mark Grogan from O'Neil Real Estate back onto the show along with the Golden Gavel himself, Ross Hunter The guys kick us off with a discussion about the changing property landscape in Perth and how it's affecting their approach to marketing. We then turn to the topic no one…
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Peter Zambotti talks creating momentum - Episode 85
++ THE CRUNCH ++ This week on The Crunch this week we welcome Peter Zambotti from Mont Property. Peter specializes in selling the suburbs around Mt Pleasant and Ardross and we discuss the differences in that market compared to Shane's core area of Gosnells. The guys also delve into why process is...
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Team Trolio & the benefit of good systems - Episode 84
This week Team Trolio from The Agency join us on The Crunch. Craig, Luke & dad Nick have been working together for 20 years predominantly servicing the suburbs surrounding Hamilton Hill. The team talk to us about why they are still getting multiple offers on properties, despite mounting interest...
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Looking back to look forward with Shane & Ross - Episode 83
This week on The Crunch we ask Ross and Shane to grade 2022 and give us their best predictions for 2023. As always, it's not that simple with the guys breaking down how various markets within Perth are performing and what the key factors are that will affect us in 2023. With a reputation to...
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Changes to the Residential Tenancy Act with Shane & Kirstin Dunn - Episode 82
This week on The Crunch we get into the nitty-gritty of the Government's proposed changes to the REsidneital Tenancy Act. Who do the changes benefit? What should agents, property managers, landlords and tenants be looking out for? Is it all too little too late or is there some unnecessary...
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Staying positive & building trust with David James & Di Addenbrooke - Episode 81
This week David James - Sales Coach joins Jess as co-host, bringing his always-on-positive attitude. He's been doing his research and he thinks the current Perth market is looking a lot like the early 2010s. Good news for Perth agents! Plus Di Addenbrooke, Director & Licensee of Pulse Property...
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Talking Perth Investors with Dean Sims - Episode 80
Shane's back this week and once again we're talking about interest rates. Combined with the rising cost of living, are buyers & sellers concerned? And what are investors in Perth doing? Dean Sims, Director of Bellcourt also joins us to give his opinion. Selling in South Perth & Como means he sees…
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Awards Time - Episode 79
This week Shane Beaumont joins Jess to talk all things REIWA Awards - what do they really mean to the winners? Our special guest this episode is John Hunter from William Porteous Property International. John has benefited from some incredible mentors in his career so we ask how that has helped…
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We're Back Baby - Episode 78
We're relaunching! Same name, similar faces, same great content! We've brought Shane Beaumont and Ross Hunter over from Off Market and we'll be back monthly talking all things property in WA with expert opinions and some very special guests. This week we catch up with Shane and Ross, find out...
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Off Market Episode 19
This week on Off Market we head to West Perth with Mack Hall's Richard Self, the panel discuss why transparency is key in today's market and we ask what do buyers & tenants need to do to avoid disappointment (and is a pet resume really necessary.) Plus we're flicking Play of the Week for a new...
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Off Market Episode 18
We're back! We've made it to Season 3 and we're kicking off with a visit to Space Real Estate with guest, Justin Davies. After a huge start to 2021 for the real estate industry we dive right in to what is really going on. Is now a good time to buy? Is it a good time to sell? What is really...
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Off Market - Episode 17
On our last episode of Off Market for 2020 we're taking a look back at the year that was 2020 and look into our crystal balls to ask - What can we expect from Perth property in 2021? A huge thank you to Domain for sponsoring this episode and keeping us caffeinated and to Giorgi for allowing us to...
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Off Market - Episode 16
This week on Off Market we're talking all things rentals! Jamie Horner from Empire Estate Agents - Your Local Real Estate Agent joins us on the show to talk about Perth's real vacancy rate, what record low vacancies means for landlords and tenants and gives us some tips on how to write the…
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Off Market Special - Shane Beaumont Interviews James Tostevin
Listen in the extended interview with Shane Beaumont and one of Australia's best agents and Director at Marshall White, James Tostevin
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Off Market - Episode 14 with Ryan De Rozario
On this week's episode of Off Market We take a tour of the new BGC Home Shane talks with James Tostevin of Marshall White about operating in lockdown We talk Off Market sales - what does Off Market really mean? Ryan De Rozario from Oswald Homes talks us through how the building grants have…
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Off Market - Episode 13 with Brad Triplett
The Golden Gavel and the Golden boy of Gosnells are back for unlucky Episode 13! This week on Off Market... We're in a Buyer vs. Buyer market, the perfect storm is building and Ross is so excited he's running for mayor! Shane explains how property is like a great pair of shoes. West is best &…
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Off Market - Episode 12
This week on Episode 12 of Off Market... We talk conjunctional sales, affordable housing and we hear from Shane Penny of HKY Real Estate. 0:00 - Introduction 1:17 - The Viewpoint by Summit Homes Tour 2:24 - Under The Hammer & In the Industry 14:57 - The Real Press 20:25 - Hood Highlight 30:07 -...
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Off Market - Episode 11
Under the Hammer is back, Preacher Ross is lobbying to make Perth the auction capital of Australia and we discuss why the fear of loss is so important to a good sales result. In the Industry is staying and the guys give us their thoughts - is stamp duty on the way out? The Real Press covers the...
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Shane Kempton - Mindset Master
Shane Kempton, is a renowned coach and speaker and has led three of Australia largest real estate brands as CEO. Currently working with LJ Hooker Connect as High-Performance Coach and is the Sales Leader for their new brand LJ Hooker AVNU, Shane lent us some of his (limited) time to share the...
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Off Market - Episode 10
Episode 10 of Off Market - can you believe we made it this far?! This week the team are at Aston238 in Leederville, joined by Craig Gaspar - DUET to break down: What industry awards are important and why? Tell us what you think in the comments Is the land sale boom a good thing and is it...
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Off Market - Episode 9
In case you missed it on the Off Market podcast channel here it is! Episode 9 of Off Market is a meaty one so settle in... We discuss "Sign-gate" and how the media focuses on one negative action instead of the positive contribution of an industry. We speak to the REIWA's own wartime President...
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OFF MARKET SPECIAL - May 7
Off Market is back this week! With more positive signs on the horizon and great news regarding Covid-19 numbers coming through daily, we thought it was about time for a catch up with our favourite panel. This week we were joined by Pascale Ciagfagna, commercial property specialist from Edison...
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Mark Grogan, Travis Grogan & Con Mathews - What's in the water at O'Neil
There’s something in the water at O’Neil Real Estate and we wanted to find out what it is. Con Mathews, Travis Grogan & Mark Grogan are three high performing reps who started selling real estate with O’Neil straight out of school. 15 years later all three are still there and still successfully...
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Corona Comments with David James - Your Action Plan
It's a strange time for agents out there, and no doubt there are a few people struggling with motivation or feeling a little lost as to their next steps. So I asked David James, Sales Coach to put together a two-week action plan to kickstart your new way of working. Whether you're kicking goals…
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