The Real Estate Circle
by Emily Wallace & Matt Grima
Episode 23 - Kevin Chokshi: Risking It All to Build An Empire
About this podcast
The Real Estate Circle brings you conversations and expert insights from both sides of the property market. Join Matt Grima, a seasoned real estate agent, and Emily Wallace, an experienced buyer's advocate, as they share their unique perspectives, uncover industry trends, and tackle the challenges of real estate. This podcast offers valuable advice, real-world stories, and a few laughs along the way.
Episodes
The newest 20 of 25 episodes
- Episode 23 - Kevin Chokshi: Risking It All to Build An Empire · 1 h 1 minIn this episode of The Real Estate Circle, Emily and Matt sit down with Kevin Chokshi, one of Ray White’s standout leaders, to unpack the remarkable journey that took him from…
- Episode 23 - Steph Evans: Superstitions and changing real estate brands · 44 min · Season 1 Episode 23In this episode of The Real Estate Circle, we’re joined by Stephanie Evans from Marshall White. Steph shares her journey from being a PA, branching into her own agent and more…
- Episode 22 - LIVE Expert Panel with Andy Reid, Luke Saville & Natalie McAsey · 42 min · Season 1 Episode 22In this episode of The Real Estate Circle, we’re joined by a live panel of industry experts: Andy Reid, Luke Saville, and Natalie McAsey, for an open and insightful discussion on…
- Episode 21 - LIVE with Josh Phegan · 43 min · Season 1 Episode 21In this LIVE episode of The Real Estate Circle, we sit down with Josh Phegan, one of the industry’s most sought-after real estate coaches and speakers. Josh shares insights on…
- Episode 20 - Zoe Cherrie: The Power of Culture, Connection & Leadership · 46 min · Season 1 Episode 20In this episode of The Real Estate Circle, we sit down with Zoe Cherrie, Director at Buxton St Kilda, to unpack her journey to becoming a real estate leader. Zoe shares how she…
- Episode 19 - Phillip Kingston: Lessons from 10,000 Auctions · 1 h 13 min · Season 1 Episode 19In this episode of The Real Estate Circle, we sit down with Phillip Kingston, Director of Gary Peer and one of the greatest auctioneers, to explore his journey from living on a…
- Episode 18 - Chris Hassall: Leadership That Drives Long-Term Success · 41 min · Season 1 Episode 18In this episode of The Real Estate Circle, we sit down with Chris Hassall, Director of Glen Eira & Bentleigh Buxton, to explore his journey from receptionist to leading two…
- Episode 17 - James Tostevin: Passion That Drives Real Estate Success · 56 min · Season 1 Episode 17In this episode of The Real Estate Circle, we sit down with James Tostevin, one of Australia’s most respected real estate agents, to explore what continues to fuel his passion…
- Episode 16 - Brendan Allen: The Shift from Melbourne’s Inner Suburbs to Country Victoria · 58 min · Season 1 Episode 16In this episode of The Real Estate Circle, we chat with Brendan Allen, Sales Agents and Auctioneer at Elders Euroa, about his return to the country after having a successful…
- Episode 15 - Matthew Scafidi: A Bold Leap into Buyer Advocacy · 53 min · Season 1 Episode 15In this episode of The Real Estate Circle, we chat with Matthew Scafidi, Founder of Abode Advocacy Group, about his unconventional path into real estate, and the pivotal moments…
- Episode 14 - Lisa Pennell: Trust, Culture & Industry Change · 44 min · Season 1 Episode 14In this episode of The Real Estate Circle, we sit down with Lisa Pennell, CEO of Barry Plant, to talk about her decades-long journey in the industry, including a moment where she…
- Episode 13 - Matthew John: Starting a Career in Real Estate Later Than Most · 49 min · Season 1 Episode 13In this episode of the The Real Estate Circle, Matthew John - Director of Buxton Inner-West, joins us to talk about his journey from DJ to Director. Matthew opens up about…
- Episode 12 - Elizabeth Kelly: The Framework Behind Success · 54 min · Season 1 Episode 12In this episode of the The Real Estate Circle, Elizabeth Kelly - Director of Jellis Craig Brunswick, joins us to talk about her rise from Saturday reception shifts to Director at…
- Bonus Episode - AREC 2025: Our Highlights & Key Takeaways · 30 min · Season 1Fresh from AREC 2025, Emily and Matt sit down to unpack the highlights from this year’s conference. They share their favourite speakers, key takeaways, standout moments, and the…
- Episode 11 - Tom Georgiou: Letting the Work Speak for Itself · 49 min · Season 1 Episode 11In this episode of the The Real Estate Circle, we’re joined by Tom Georgiou from Beckett, who brings an honest take on buyer advocacy. From lending at NAB to working across…
- Episode 10 - Andrew McCann: What Makes a Great Leader in Real Estate · 46 min · Season 1 Episode 10In this episode of The Real Estate Circle, we’re joined by Andrew McCann, CEO of Jellis Craig. From starting out in residential real estate at 19 to leading one of Australia’s…
- Episode 9 - Cate Bakos: Advocating for the Buyer · 51 min · Season 1 Episode 9In this episode of The Real Estate Circle, we’re joined by Cate Bakos - a seasoned Buyer’s Advocate who’s passionate about representing the buyer, and the buyer only. Cate shares…
- Episode 8 - Simon Pintado: Resilience and the Power of Discipline · 40 min · Season 1 Episode 8In this episode, Matt and Emily sit down with Simon Pintado, Director at Buxton Bentleigh, to explore the highs, lows, and lessons from his journey in real estate. Simon opens up…
- Episode 7 - Sam Rigopoulos: Negotiation, Leadership & Hard Work · 45 min · Season 1 Episode 7In this episode, Matt and Emily sit down with Sam Rigopoulos, Director of Jellis Craig Northcote, to dive into the realities of leadership, negotiation, and the hard work that…
- Episode 6 - Lessons from the Experts: Systems, Strategy & Success in Real Estate · 28 minIn this episode, Matt and Emily reflect on key takeaways from their last three guests, unpacking the insights that stood out the most. They dive into the importance of strong…







