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Raising the Bar – QLD Property

Raising the Bar – QLD Property

NuevoGeorge Iacovou: the financial conversations you should be having15 de junio de 2026 · 59 min
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29
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15 Jun 2026

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Raising the Bar: Real Talk About Queensland Property

🎙️ Hosted by George Sourris, Legal Practice Director at Empire Legal - a Brisbane-based conveyancing and property law firm

Welcome to Raising the Bar, the Queensland property podcast where we sit down with the best real estate agents, mortgage brokers, buyer's agents, property managers, building inspectors and property pros across Brisbane, the Gold Coast and wider QLD.

In each episode, host George Sourris pulls back the curtain on the stories, strategies, and hard-earned lessons that define excellence in the Queensland property market - from first-home buyer tips to auction tactics, from QLD conveyancing essentials to running a top-performing real estate business.

Because our industry deserves better.

Whether you're buying or selling property in Queensland, or you work in the property game and want to get sharper - this one's for you.

Need a conveyancer for your next QLD property purchase or sale? Visit empirelegal.com.au or call 07 3088 7675.

Episodios 29

  1. George Iacovou: the financial conversations you should be having

    59 minTemporada 3 · Episodio 29

    In episode 29 of Raising the Bar, George Sourris from Empire Legal sits down with George Iacovou, Principal Financial Adviser and Founder of Great Advice, to unpack the financial decisions that shape long term …

  2. Lara Paholski: new AML laws will hit every QLD property professional in 2026

    55 minTemporada 3 · Episodio 28

    In episode 28 of Raising the Bar, George Sourris from Empire Legal sits down with Lara Paholski, CEO of LiveSign, to unpack the biggest regulatory change facing Queensland property professionals in more than a …

  3. Peter Burgin: pro auction tips from 15,000+ auctions in QLD real estate

    56 minTemporada 3 · Episodio 27

    In episode 27 of Raising the Bar, George Sourris from Empire Legal sits down with Peter Burgin, Chief Auctioneer and Head of Performance at Ray White Collective, to unpack what it takes to build trust, perform …

  4. Tamara Hall: how she became number 1 in Australia using manifestation

    49 minTemporada 3 · Episodio 26

    From starting in real estate at just 18 years old to building one of the most recognised brands in Brisbane Bayside property, Tamara Hall’s career has been shaped by grit, mindset and an unwavering focus on …

  5. Matt Micallef: 4 tips for becoming a top 1% real estate agent

    46 min

    From working 84-hour weeks in the Surat Basin gas mines to becoming one of the top-performing Ray White agents in the world, Matt Micallef’s rise in Queensland real estate is anything but ordinary.In episode 25 …

  6. Antonia Mercorella: how she became the first female and youngest ever CEO of the REIQ

    1 h 7 minTemporada 3 · Episodio 24

    From walking away from a commercial law career to join the State Theatre Company to becoming the first female and youngest ever CEO of the REIQ, Antonia Mercorella’s journey is anything but conventional.In ep …

  7. Paul Watkins: the hidden risks in property that could financially ruin buyers

    1 h 3 minTemporada 3 · Episodio 23

    Every year, Queensland buyers settle on properties with hidden risks they never saw coming. From unapproved building work and boundary disputes to title defects and fraud.In episode 23 of Raising the Bar …

  8. Mariangela Stagnitti: from Italian Knight to QLD community icon and business leader

    1 h 18 minTemporada 3 · Episodio 22

    In episode 22 of Raising the Bar George Sourris from Empire Legal sits down with Italian Knight and community icon Mariangela Stagnitti, who has spent over 40 years helping people get on their feet, not just …

  9. Peter Brewer: What's Broken in QLD Real Estate and How to Fix It

    55 min

    If you’re not part of the solution, you’re part of the problem. In episode 21 of Raising the Bar, George Sourris from Empire Legal sits down with industry titan and ex REIQ Chairman Peter Brewer to unpack what …

  10. Courtney Caulfield: Most Influential Woman in Brisbane Real Estate

    46 minTemporada 3 · Episodio 20

    Courtney Caulfield sits down with George Sourris from Empire Legal to share her journey from law to becoming one of Brisbane's most influential women in real estate.We cover:Her pivot from law into …

  11. Ash Hansom: #1 Real Estate Agent in Murarrie, Brisbane

    33 minTemporada 3 · Episodio 19

    Ash Hansom from LJ Hooker Cannon Hill joins George Sourris to reveal how she became the #1 agent in Murarrie, outselling her nearest competitor 3 times over.We cover:Dominating a Brisbane suburb from scratchWhy …

  12. Alex Tincknell: Building Elders Real Estate Redlands from Scratch

    41 minTemporada 3 · Episodio 18

    Alex Tincknell shares how he built Elders Real Estate Redlands from zero experience in the Queensland property market.We cover:Starting a real estate agency with no industry backgroundWhy the Redlands market is …

  13. Emma Flatley: Scaling a QLD Buyer's Agency in 6 Months

    43 minTemporada 3 · Episodio 17

    Emma Flatley went from selling agent to scaling Acquired Buyer's Advocacy across Queensland in just 6 months.We cover:Making the jump from selling agent to buyer's agentScaling a QLD buyer's …

  14. Rebecca Russell: How to Dominate a Suburb in QLD Real Estate

    44 minTemporada 2 · Episodio 16

    Rebecca Russell from Place Kangaroo Point shares how she went from bartending to dominating Richlands real estate.We cover:Switching careers into QLD real estateLocking down a suburb as "your" patchThe daily …

  15. Thomas Metos: The 5-Star Formula Every Small Business Needs

    52 minTemporada 2 · Episodio 15

    Thomas Metos from MEC reveals the 5-star customer formula that transformed his small business.We cover:Building a 5-star customer experienceSystemising service so every client feels looked afterWhat real estate …

  16. Aaron Woolard: New Farm's Top Attraction Agent, Brisbane

    40 minTemporada 2 · Episodio 14

    Aaron Woolard from Place New Farm shares how he went from White Pages cold calls to becoming Brisbane's inner-city attraction agent.We cover:Starting with literally the phone bookBecoming an attraction …

  17. Shane Lawson: Pool Safety Inspections in QLD and Northern NSW

    38 minTemporada 2 · Episodio 13

    Shane Lawson from North Coast Pool Inspections shares pool safety insights every QLD and Northern NSW property buyer needs to hear.We cover:What pool safety inspections actually checkCommon failures that trip …

  18. John Cassimatis: 25+ Years in Brisbane Property - Lessons Learned

    35 minTemporada 2 · Episodio 12

    John Cassimatis from Belle Property Coorparoo shares 25+ years of lessons from the Brisbane real estate market.We cover:What changes (and what doesn't) over 25 years of propertyCoorparoo and southside …

  19. Alex McEwan: Fast Rise in QLD Bayside Real Estate, Wynnum

    49 minTemporada 2 · Episodio 11

    Alex McEwan from McGrath Wynnum/Manly shares his journey from mechanic to top-performing Bayside real estate agent.We cover:Career pivot from the workshop to real estateWynnum, Manly and Bayside property …

  20. Sachin Nair: From Police to Mortgage Broker - Growth Hacks

    41 minTemporada 2 · Episodio 10

    Sachin Nair, co-founder of Fincode Loanmarket and former QLD Police officer, shares rapid growth hacks for mortgage brokers.We cover:From the QLD Police force to financeScaling a mortgage broking businessWhat …

  21. Ethan Petrie: From 100k to 2.4m in 3 Years - Ray White West End

    41 minTemporada 2 · Episodio 9

    Ethan Petrie from Ray White West End shares how he went from earning 100k to 2.4m in just 3 years in Brisbane real estate.We cover:The mindset shift that changed everythingProspecting at volume in West End and …

  22. Suzana Wade: Why the Wrong Property Manager Costs Thousands

    32 minTemporada 1 · Episodio 8

    Suzana Wade from Locate Property shares why picking the wrong property manager in QLD could cost you thousands.We cover:What a great property manager actually doesRed flags to watch for when choosing …

  23. Anthony Bartzis: Building and Pest Inspection Secrets, QLD

    51 minTemporada 1 · Episodio 7

    Anthony Bartzis from Southern Cross Building Inspections reveals what building and pest inspections in QLD really cover.We cover:What B&P inspections check (and what they miss)Common issues in Brisbane and Gold …

  24. Vass Stammes: Splitter Blocks and Town Planning Traps in Brisbane

    39 minTemporada 1 · Episodio 6

    Vass Stammes from VMS Town Planning and PropCheck unpacks splitter blocks and due diligence traps in the Brisbane property market.We cover:Splitter blocks: profit vs trapsBrisbane City Council zoning …

  25. Ric Medlin: Buyer's Agent Guide to Wynnum Manly Property

    42 minTemporada 1 · Episodio 5

    Ric Medlin from The Home Buyer Helper shares the ultimate buyer's agent guide to the Wynnum/Manly property market.We cover:Why Wynnum and Manly are on so many buyers' shortlistsWhat a buyer's …

  26. Kosma Comino: Auction Strategy That Adds Six Figures to Your Sale

    29 minTemporada 1 · Episodio 4

    Auction specialist Kosma Comino explains the strategy that can add six figures to your QLD property sale price.We cover:Why auction still wins in many QLD suburbsSetting reserve and marketing strategyAuction …

  27. Kosma Comino: From Mechanic to Brisbane Suburb Attraction Agent

    32 minTemporada 1 · Episodio 3

    Kosma Comino shares how he went from earning 250 a week as a mechanic to becoming a Brisbane suburb attraction agent.We cover:The career switch that changed everythingBecoming THE agent for a Brisbane …

  28. Michael Bacon: Turning Youth Into an Advantage in Brisbane Prestige Sales

    52 minTemporada 1 · Episodio 2

    Prestige agent Michael Bacon shares how he turned being the youngest in his office into an advantage in Brisbane prestige real estate.We cover:Selling prestige in Brisbane as a young agentGaining trust with …

  29. Joanne Sourris: Building a Solo Law Firm in Brisbane While Raising Three Kids

    38 minTemporada 1 · Episodio 1

    The first ever Raising the Bar episode: George's mum Joanne Sourris shares how she built a solo law firm in Queensland while raising three kids.We cover:Starting a law firm solo in QLDJuggling three kids …

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