RECRUITMENT STRATEGIES | Overcoming Recruitment Reluctance with Gina Van Agten & Jamie Bennett of Stone Real Estate Recruitment shouldn't be reactive; it should be ongoing. In this video, Gina Van Agten - Head of People & Culture, and Jamie Bennett - General Manager, dive into why many Principals delay recruitment and how this hesitation can cost you the right people. As Gina puts it: "You should always be recruiting." Even if you're not hiring right now, your future growth depends on wh...
Jul 20, 2025•2 min•Ep. 32
RECRUITMENT STRATEGIES | With Gina Van Agten & Jamie Bennett of Stone Real Estate How important is office culture to you? In this video, we explore why office culture is more than just a buzzword, it’s the foundation of every high-performing real estate business. Hear from our Head of People, Gina Van Agten, and General Manager, Jamie Bennett, as they discuss what defines a strong office culture, how it drives performance and retention, and why it must be built with intention. Want to attrac...
Jul 20, 2025•2 min•Ep. 31
In this latest Podcast, Ciaron of our Corporate Team interviews the Directors, Jess and Dean of the Whittlesea office (the latest addition to our Melbourne offices), about their decision to join Stone, the benefits that come with that call and their aspirations to grow the business.
Sep 16, 2022•12 min•Ep. 30
Part 2 of interview with Michael Conolly on property management. Michael has been at the fore front of some of the largest rent roll portfolios in Australia, and is regarded a true thought leader when It comes to not only Property management but business and the real estate industry as a whole. In todays episode we discuss. The impact of millennials and how to effectively communicate with the changing needs to meet the generational change When is the ideal time to consider acquiring a rent roll ...
Aug 17, 2022•34 min•Ep. 29
In todays podcast Gary Hassett and Luke Cameron sit down to discuss how Stone Real Estate has grown from very humble beginnings with a handful of offices on the Northern Beaches of Sydney, to national network that fast approaching 60 office openings in 5 years. Gary and Luke unpack... How Stone RE has achieved such rapid growth What challenges did the business have to overcome What goes into high performance cultures What common mistakes do business owners make and how to avoid them How can unde...
Aug 10, 2022•21 min•Ep. 28
Michael Conolly a leading Property Management veteran has 30 years of experience across the real estate industry. Today he shares these insights with Luke Cameron head of growth at Stone. Providing coaching and support to the principals and managers across the extensive Stone Real Estate network, Michael Conolly has exceptional knowledge and experience managing and working with some of the largest property management portfolios nationwide over more than three decades. As one of the country’s mos...
Jul 28, 2022•27 min•Ep. 27
Luke Cameron, Stone's Head of Franchise welcomes Victoria's new head of franchise, Ciaron Fitzpatrick to the Stone network. They discuss Stone's ambitious growth plans within the Victorian market place and Ciaron's vision & plan. Please join us in welcoming such an influential and key asset to Stone's growth across Australia. Ciaron Fitzpatrick - 0477 991 929 ciaronf@stonerealestate.com.au https://www.realestatebusiness.com.au/growth/22024-stone-adds-new-executive-as-it-sets-sights-on-victor...
Aug 29, 2021•12 min•Ep. 26
Peter Malouf, Stone Real Estate Head of Training discusses a mindset for leadership with Graeme Hyde, Network Chief LJH, Aust & NZ. During these uncertain times, now more than ever it's important to re-think your mindset and plan for the future.
Aug 26, 2021•23 min•Ep. 25
Stone's Head of Training, Peter Malouf discusses recruitment and its importance on growth for a business with Principal, Chris Philp of Stone Camden. This podcast is a must, if you want to know how Chris has recruited 3 million dollars worth of talent in a year! Chris Philp - https://www.stonerealestate.com.au/stone-camden/meet-team/chris-philp/ chrisphilp@stonerealestate.com.au 0418 686 511...
Aug 18, 2021•27 min•Ep. 24
A dynamic powerhouse with youthful energy and passion on her side. As both Principal and Head of Sales, Jess is an accomplished hands-on sales leader who lives and breathes real estate, zealously doing whatever it takes to achieve exceptional results and an outstanding experience for her valued clients. Jess is rated in the top 1% of agents in the entire industry, she has a dedication and passion for her community that is rarely seen. AREC’S Youngest ever speaker and recently opened Stone Real E...
May 25, 2021•14 min•Ep. 23
Abudulla Choudhari has grown from an agent to a leading business owner on the Central Coast. He recently joined to Stone network and shares his journey in real estate, on what has worked, what has not and what he has learnt along the way! This is a great podcast to listen to especially if you are starting out in business or contemplating this exciting journey. There are great lessons and thoughts to contemplate from this podcast. He treats is staff like they are his family and you will hear his ...
May 18, 2021•29 min•Ep. 22
Having cemented himself as the go-to agent in McDowall & Bridgeman Downs it is easy to think John might have a bit of ego about him, however upon meeting John it becomes evident his salt of the earth attitude comes from his 5th generation farming background. It is John’s genuine care for his clients that sets him apart from all others, verified by being the only agent in McDowall and Bridgeman Downs with a 100% vendor satisfaction rate plus a litany of suburb records to boot.
Apr 05, 2021•20 min•Ep. 21
Phil Chillemi began his real estate career in 2012, quickly becoming one of the leading agents on the Northern Gold Coast, specialising in Hope Island and surrounding areas.
Mar 31, 2021•17 min•Ep. 20
Brendan Andrews - Building the right Team Brendan is a multi-award winning agent, his client-focused approach to real estate is evident when handling property sales.“After 18 years in this business and hundreds of sales I still love meeting new clients, I get great satisfaction out of being able to help them achieve their goals.”
Jan 29, 2021•14 min•Ep. 18
People are the life blood of all business. Gina assists franchisees in recruitment, from setting appointments, to first interviews, to working with the principal to closing the deal. Agent recruitment is one area that many principals can find challenging and at Stone, we have recognised this and created a business guidance system to assist our offices to grow. Our recruitment assistance is just one of the services we offer our franchises at no additional charge. We understand the recruitment pro...
Nov 11, 2020•13 min•Ep. 19
Stone has expanded rapidly over the past few years, becoming there fastest growing real estate franchise in Australia. In this conversation we take a look at what is making us stand out and succeed. Here at Stone we focus on the needs of a business and creating a profit driven focus, rather than just revenue. We assist our franchisees with targeted focused agent recruitment to help each office on their growth journey. Our recruitment assistance and strategy is all part of our service, at no addi...
Nov 04, 2020•17 min•Ep. 18
Chris Rolls of PieLab Venue Partners, discusses with Peter Mumford of Stone, what is happening in the growing prop tech space. Pete and Chris look at some of the entities PieLab have invested in, including, property management offshoring labour space, Cloudstaff, inspections app, HappyCo, Active Pipe and Rita. The latest tech can be the solution to problems you may be experiencing in your business. To find out more, contact Pielab on Ph 07 3036 1420 Info@pielab.com.au www.pielab.com.au...
Oct 05, 2020•23 min•Ep. 17
Malcolm Parkinson, Stone Mornington Victoria and Peter Malouf, Stone Training. Peter and Malcolm chat about managing sellers and buyers in the middle of lockdown in Victoria with our innovative technology. The power of virtual inspections with buyers and vendors enabling properties to still be bought and sold successfully. Malcolms team are making business still happen by using our unique technology, from Stone Panorama tools to Facebook live inspections.
Sep 28, 2020•17 min•Ep. 16
18 months ago, Anne and Peter rebranded their existing business to Stone. She explains why they decided to move from a well established older brand to Stone. During their first 18 months with Stone, they have experienced great success and have expanded their team with the addition of another partner as well as recruiting additional agents. Anne also discusses how they are structuring of their business for the next phase of growth.
Aug 10, 2020•15 min•Ep. 15
Kevin Dearlovevdiscusses why and how he was ready for the next evolution of his real estate journey. Kevin opened his first office and the first Stone office in Beecroft, and has recently acquired a second office in Castle Hill - all within two years. In this episode, Kevin shares his thoughts on recruitment with the importance of selecting the right people, and explains the layers of his business structure.
Aug 06, 2020•17 min•Ep. 14
In our latest episode Pete Malouf uncovers some of the strategies Ray has been embracing to grow and adapt his business over recent months. Ray chats about his first 18 months with Stone and his current growth trajectory. He is an extensive user of social media for marketing, one of Sydney's largest auction agents, and despite current market conditions, is achieving phenomenal results.
Jul 27, 2020•14 min•Ep. 13
Gina Van Agten, Head of People and Culture, talks with David Tanchevski, Principal of currently three Stone offices, soon to be four, how they work together to recruit and attract talent to his business. David's business is just two years old and has grown from strength to strength working alongside Gina to recruit great people and talent. All of David's offices were built from scratch in areas that had no previous exposure to Stone. Now employing over 30 staff, David has developed an enviable b...
Jun 24, 2020•33 min•Ep. 12
Matt Clarkson of Stone Hunter Valley is just 22 years old and has had his first 14 months as a stand alone agent. He discusses with Peter Malouf Head of Stone training and auctions, what has led to his success in his first year. Matt discusses his numbers on area marketing and lead generation, what his strategy is, and how he has created this success. Success leaves clues, but are we taking notice and taking action?
Jun 10, 2020•19 min•Ep. 11
This episode covers Trevor Molenaar of Molenaar & McNeice the creation of his Business Leaders Interview Series. Local area marketing and community support.
Jun 03, 2020•11 min•Ep. 10
Thinking ... Is all about how we behave. Herman helps people to understand their thinking and how to unpack this and look differently at the world around them. Hermann use the process the "Whole Brain® Model" to educate clients. We all are not finished products on birth and one of the exciting things of growing is learning how to be more effective. Part of major puzzle is how to communicate better. Herrmann.com.au PH 1300 558 524 02- 98802333
May 21, 2020•18 min•Ep. 9
Peter Malouf interviews Matt Lahood, CEO of the Agency about his early days in real estate, to becoming the CEO of The Agency, and the importance of networking to becoming successful.
May 06, 2020•27 min•Ep. 8
With 2000 customers around the world and a digital expert in our field, Dick provides insights on how some real estate companies have adapted to digital marketing and recent challenges with open house restrictions.
Apr 27, 2020•29 min•Ep. 7
Chris Hanley and Peter Mumford discuss leadership, recruitment, growth and navigating today's business cycle. Leadership is the essence of building and running a sustainable business. Find out what some of Chris's favourite questions he asks when recruiting that help him identify the best people for his business. Also covered is the importance of recognising and thanking property managers and looking after this business asset.
Apr 14, 2020•27 min•Ep. 6
This episode discusses the opportunities available in the current market and how to integrate and maximise with rent roll acquisitions. Also discussed is the importance of succession planning. Reach out to Mark Sinclair of Real Estimation at: www.realestimations.com.au. Sydney (02) 83789193 Perth (08) 93153178 Mark@realestimations.com.au
Apr 09, 2020•20 min•Ep. 5
Dr Fred Gross discusses how to come to terms with radical change and how to benefit from these changes rather than fall victim to them. Dr Fred can be reached at ww.drfredgrosse.com
Apr 06, 2020•22 min•Ep. 4
