Why This Canadian Realtor Left It All Behind for Belize
Episode description
In this episode of FutureRE: The Future of Real Estate, Amy sits down with Trevor Stack, a Calgary-born entrepreneur who traded the familiar streets of Alberta for the sunny shores of Belize. Trevor shares how he broke away from the conventional path, what it’s like building a brokerage in a completely different country, and the lessons he's learned about risk, lifestyle, and redefining success. This episode is a must-listen for anyone curious about international real estate, making bold life changes, or running a values-driven business abroad.
⏱️ What You’ll Learn in This Episode:
00:01 – Meet Trevor Stack and how his real estate story started in Calgary
04:35 – Why Trevor chose Belize and how he made the leap
08:15 – Building a brokerage from the ground up in a new country
12:42 – The lifestyle difference: from hustle culture to intentional living
17:00 – Advice for Canadians considering international real estate
20:55 – The unexpected benefits (and challenges) of going against the grain
25:30 – How Trevor defines success today
30:00 – What's next for Trevor and his Belize-based real estate ventures