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The Real Estate Circle

The Real Estate Circle

By: Emily Wallace & Matt Grima
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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.

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  • Episode 16 - Brendan Allen: The Shift from Melbourne’s Inner Suburbs to Country Victoria
    Aug 21 2025

    In 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 career in inner-city Melbourne for 10 years.

    Brendan grew up near Euroa, Country Victoria, and took the big leap into real estate sales working in the inner suburbs of Melbourne. When the pandemic hit, his family decided to head back 'home' and start selling real estate in the Strathbogie Shire.

    We chat through the differences of selling property in the city vs. country towns, and why he felt confident in making the move back to the country.


    This episode was powered by Delta by Design: https://www.deltabydesign.com.au/


    Brendan's profile: https://euroa.eldersrealestate.com.au/team/brendan-allen/


    GET IN TOUCH:

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the.real.estate.circle/
    Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@the.real.estate.circle
    Email: therealestatecircle.podcast@gmail.com

    Podcast edited by Tom Stephenson

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    58 mins
  • Episode 15 - Matthew Scafidi: A Bold Leap into Buyer Advocacy
    Aug 7 2025

    In 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 that shaped his career.

    Matt started out in the packaging industry and entered real estate sales at 36, quickly rising through the ranks and winning awards such as the 2010 REIV Rising Star and 2017 Salesperson of the Year.

    Matt shares how his journey took an unexpected turn and now sits on the other side of the transaction.


    This episode was powered by Delta by Design: https://www.deltabydesign.com.au/


    Matt's profile: https://abodeadvocacygroup.com.au/meet-the-team/


    GET IN TOUCH:

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the.real.estate.circle/
    Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@the.real.estate.circle
    Email: therealestatecircle.podcast@gmail.com

    Podcast edited by Tom Stephenson

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    53 mins
  • Episode 14 - Lisa Pennell: Trust, Culture & Industry Change
    Jul 24 2025

    In 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 nearly walked away altogether.

    After 20 years at Ray White and now 2.5 years in senior leadership at Barry Plant, Lisa shares the frustrations that almost pushed her out of real estate, and the values that pulled her back in.

    We also explore what she believes needs to change in the industry, from adopting strengths of other states, to having true balance and diversity across the industry.


    This episode was powered by Delta by Design: https://www.deltabydesign.com.au/


    Lisa's profile: https://www.barryplant.com.au/our-team/lisa-pennell/


    GET IN TOUCH:

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the.real.estate.circle/
    Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@the.real.estate.circle
    Email: therealestatecircle.podcast@gmail.com

    Podcast edited by Tom Stephenson

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    44 mins
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