Property Career – Details, episodes & analysis

In this episode, Jenna chats with Tammy Dale, Lead Agent at Place Bulimba, whose 25-year journey in real estate can only be described as textbook. From diving headfirst into her role as a property manager to building her own successful sales business, Tammy's journey exemplifies steady growth and learning at every stage.

Tammy shares what it takes to stand out in a competitive market, from maintaining consistent prospecting to delivering exceptional client service. She discusses the strategies that help her balance workload, focus on each client, and ensure high-quality results every time.

She also opens up about expanding her team with her best friend Bernadette, structuring their roles to maximise strengths and maintain the high standards their clients expect. A must-listen for anyone in real estate who values growth, grit, and genuine client care.

You can find Tammy on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/tammydaleplace/

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Life at Place: https://www.instagram.com/lifeatplace_/

Interested in a Career at Place? https://www.eplace.com.au/careers-hub

In this episode, Jenna sits down with Shannon Gordon, Lead Agent at Place Bulimba, to uncover her inspiring journey through more than two decades in real estate. Starting out in an admin role within her family's business, Shannon worked her way through property management and business development before stepping into sales.

Shannon shares her experience navigating Melbourne's rental industry during the pandemic, how her background in property management created a strong foundation for her transition into sales, and the journey that ultimately led her to becoming a Lead Agent. Today, Shannon thrives in a unique lead agent partnership with Mikaela Crone, where their collaborative approach has become a true point of difference in the marketplace.

Shannon's philosophy is simple yet powerful: when we come from a place of genuinely wanting to help people, success will always follow.

You can find Shannon on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/shannongordon_place/

Property Career: https://www.instagram.com/propertycareer/

Life at Place: https://www.instagram.com/lifeatplace_/

Interested in a Career at Place? https://www.eplace.com.au/careers-hub

In this episode, we sit down with Shane Hicks who pulls back the curtain on what really works in today's market. Shane shares his top strategies, insider tips, and inspiring success stories from his property career — with a special focus on why auction sales are his go-to method.

From fast-tracking deals to transforming auction days into buzzing community events, Shane explains how auctions benefit everyone — agents, buyers, and communities alike. You'll learn how auctions can reveal real-time market value, reduce stress for agents, and help buyers make confident decisions on the spot.

Whether you're a seasoned agent or just starting out in real estate, this episode is packed with practical takeaways and fresh perspectives you can use right now.

Tune in for real stories, real strategies, and a whole new way to look at selling property.

Follow Shane on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shanehicks_at_place/
Property Career: https://www.instagram.com/propertycareer/
Life at Place: https://www.instagram.com/lifeatplace_/
Explore careers at Place: https://www.eplace.com.au/careers-hub

In our final episode of 2022, we are speaking with the one-and-only Josh Phegan.

Fondly known at Place as our Head Coach, Josh is an internationally renowned speaker, trainer and coach, for high-performance real estate agents. His mission is to inspire agents to be their best, which is evident as soon as he enters a room.

Whether you're starting your career in real estate or have been in the industry for years, Josh's methods and coaching sessions are renowned for allowing individuals to unlock their potential.

Many of Place's top performers credit their success to his advice, so we have no doubt you will be able to take away some game-changing lessons from this episode!

We chat to Josh about why he decided to become a coach, what it takes to excel in a career in real estate, what to expect as you progress through your career and much, much more. You won't want to miss this one!

Thank you for joining us on Property Career, Josh!

Books Josh Recommended:

1. Cut to the Chase, Stuart Levine
2. The Power of Full Engagement, Tony Schwartz & James Loehr
3. The Checklist Manifesto, Atul Gawande
4. A Man's Search for Meaning, Viktor Frankl
5. Atlas Shrugged, Ayn Rand
6. When Breath Becomes Air, Paul Kalanithi

You can find Josh on Instagram, here: https://www.instagram.com/joshphegan/

Property Career: https://www.instagram.com/propertycareer/

Life at Place: https://www.instagram.com/lifeatplace_/

Interested in a Career at Place? https://www.eplace.com.au/careers-hub

We are so excited to be chatting to one of Queensland's most respected and rewarded Business Development Managers, Lisa Perruzza!

Since joining Place in 2007, Lisa has negotiated thousands of new managements and is observed by her peers and loyal clients has a trusted investment advisor. She has been recognised for her efforts, having been awarded the #1 Rental Sales Award at Place from 2015 - 2022 and the REIQ Business Development Manager of the Year Award.

In 2023 Lisa is excited to be embarking on a new journey in her Real Estate career, taking on the position of Head of Growth to support BDM's throughout the Place business, using her years of experience to help the next generation reach their career goals.

In this episode we will be chatting to Lisa about what it takes to be a successful BDM, how she balances her booming side hustle with her real estate career and ask her why she chose to be a career BDM over being in sales.

We hope you love this chat with Lisa Perruzza.

You can find Lisa on Instagram, here: https://www.instagram.com/lisap_rentals/

Property Career: https://www.instagram.com/propertycareer/

Life at Place: https://www.instagram.com/lifeatplace_/

Interested in a Career at Place? https://www.eplace.com.au/careers-hub

One of the many wonderful things about working in residential real estate is that it allows you to build a profile and community to help the greater good. When you ask a Place person about Charity and Community, it's likely that the name Carla Haddan will come to mind. This is due to the significant Philanthropic endeavours she has embarked on in her 19 years in Real Estate.

If you have been looking for more ways to do meaningful work or are simply interested in hearing about all the incredible work Carla has done in her time, this episode is for you.

Carla has raised over $1 million dollars through numerous ventures including The Helen Hackett Foundation in conjunction with the Wesley Breast Clinic, Mummy's Wish, and Santa's Little Helpers, amongst many more. In 2022 she was recognised for her significant efforts and named Queensland Community Foundation SME Philanthropist of the Year and in 2020 she was the recipient of The REIQ's Community Award.

In this episode, we discuss why Carla decided to venture into the world of Charity, how she balances it with being a Real Estate Agent and mum, and ways you can start to give back if you want to leave a legacy.

We hope you love this episode with Carla Haddan.

You can find Carla on Instagram, here: https://www.instagram.com/carlahaddanplace/

Property Career: https://www.instagram.com/propertycareer/

Life at Place: https://www.instagram.com/lifeatplace_/

Interested in a Career at Place? https://www.eplace.com.au/careers-hub

We are so excited for this episode of Property Career featuring Place Managing Director and Principal of Place Bulimba Paul Curtain. Paul is a man that wears many hats within the Place Business but is most regarded for being a motivator, innovator, thought leader and master of the craft of Auction.

In this conversation with Paul, we talk through the importance of process and some of the secrets behind the success of Place, revealing that you should never stop learning if you want a thriving and sustainable career in Real Estate.

A true leader in every sense of the word, we hope you love this chat with Paul Curtain and find something you can implement to advance your career!

You can find Paul on Instagram, here: https://www.instagram.com/paul.curtain/

Property Career: https://www.instagram.com/propertycareer/

Life at Place: https://www.instagram.com/lifeatplace_/

Interested in a Career at Place? https://www.eplace.com.au/careers-hub

Heath Williams is not your ordinary Real Estate Agent and he doesn't sell ordinary homes; he sells the finest architecturally designed homes in Brisbane. His story, knowledge and the way he articulates property marketing is truly one-of-a-kind.

In this episode, Heath takes us through his journey into Real Estate, how he broke into the high-end market and found his niche, what it was like re-entering the Brisbane market after years of working in Sydney and the United Arab Emirates plus insights into his tailored marketing campaigns that get more eyeballs on them than any others.

We hope you love this conversation with Heath Williams.

Find Heath here: https://www.instagram.com/heathwilliams_/
Property Career: https://www.instagram.com/propertycareer/
Life at Place: https://www.instagram.com/lifeatplace_/

Interested in a Career at Place? https://www.eplace.com.au/careers-hub

Sarah Hackett is a name synonymous with Brisbane prestige Real Estate. You may know her as the Number 1 female agent in Queensland, founding partner and Managing Director of Place Estate Agents and now Principal of Place New Farm where she oversees a high-performing team of residential sales agents and property managers, but there is a lot more to Sarah than these accolades and titles.

Behind all of this, Sarah is a wife, mother of 5 and passionate advocate for females in business and empowering women to be financially independent, which she channels through numerous activities from speaking to school-aged girls, right through to her own networks. She has given strength, courage and wisdom to dozens of other female real estate agents, who have since moved on to become number one in their niche market.

In today's episode, we chat to Sarah about the joy she finding in her new role as the leader of Place New Farm, the many women whose career she has supported so far, why she is so passionate about empowering females to achieve financial independence and of course finish with her top tips for those looking to thrive in a sales role. 

We hope you love this conversation with Sarah Hackett.

Find Sarah here:  https://instagram.com/sarahhackettatplace?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=

Property Career: https://www.instagram.com/propertycareer/

Life at Place: https://www.instagram.com/lifeatplace_/

Interested in a Career at Place? https://www.eplace.com.au/careers-hub

When Ben started at Place in 2011, it was only meant to fill the time between changing university degrees. Fast forward 10 years, and Ben is a Lead Agent at Place Woolloongabba who is highly regarded by his clients and colleagues alike for his transparent and high-energy approach to real estate. However, it didn't happen overnight and Ben credits perseverance and consistency to where he is today, and where he plans on growing his business too.

In this episode, Ben takes us through the challenges of starting in Real Estate after the 2011 Brisbane floods with a self-described baby face, why he sacrificed parts of his career for life experiences, his decision to pursue an MBA and his experiences building his own property portfolio. Ben also shares his top tips for any school and university-age people considering getting into real estate.

We hope you love this chat with Ben as much as we loved recording it!

You can find Ben on Instagram, here: https://www.instagram.com/bensmith_team/

Property Career: https://www.instagram.com/propertycareer/

Life at Place: https://www.instagram.com/lifeatplace_/

Interested in a Career at Place? https://www.eplace.com.au/careers-hub