In this episode of the REB Podcast, editor Liam Garman sits down with Michael Nitschke, managing director of Nitschke Real Estate, for a raw conversation about leadership when business survival is on the line.

Nitschke reflects on being thrust into the family business after the sudden loss of his father, inheriting an agency with just six weeks' worth of cash left and no margin for error. He unpacks the mindset that kept him moving forward when walking away would have been easier, and the brutal leadership decisions required to keep the doors open.

The conversation explores how to lead through crisis without hiding behind false confidence, why openness can be a strategic strength, and how leaving ego at the door can unlock unexpected paths to survival – including decisions that challenge traditional competitive thinking.

Nitschke also shares practical lessons for business owners facing their own pressure moments: how to prioritise when everything feels urgent, why courageous conversations are a form of leadership kindness, and the one lesson he wishes he'd learned before crisis forced it upon him.

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In this episode of The Property Management Excellence (PMX) Podcast, REB's Alex Whitlock sits down with Nick Georges, industry veteran and director of growth at the Wingman Group, to explore how innovation, relationships, and strategic thinking are reshaping property management.

Whitlock and Georges unpack the widening gap between traditional approaches and next-gen operators, the influx of professionals from adjacent industries, and why tech-enabled, proactive property managers are becoming essential partners for investors.

They reveal how property managers can add real value, beyond rent collection and maintenance, by aligning with owner goals, identifying investment opportunities, and maintaining regular, strategic communication. They also discuss how thoughtful, relationship-driven approaches can transform a rent roll into a scalable, saleable asset, and why those who embrace innovation are best positioned to thrive.

The conversation also highlights the emerging "next-gen agency" model, the power of ecosystems within real estate offices, and practical ways to leverage teams, offshoring, and technology to maximise growth and retention.

In this episode of the REB Podcast, editor Liam Garman sits down with Coronis Group CEO Karuna Mazzocchi for a candid conversation on what it really takes to future-proof a real estate business as the market shifts beneath our feet.

Mazzocchi explains why "good enough" is no longer good enough, how complacency quietly creeps into successful businesses, and why leaders must be willing to disrupt their own models if they want longevity in an increasingly competitive market.

The pair then put digital marketing and proptech solutions under the microscope, examining what truly differentiates tools that drive performance from those that burn time and money - before diving into when it's time for agencies to make hard calls and change course.

Mazzocchi also explores the tension between automation and authenticity, warning that technology should strengthen – rather than replace – human relationships, and outlining how high-performance, human-first cultures can be built and sustained across multiple offices.

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