The Great Canadian Comeback

Kevin Bratch
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The Great Canadian Comeback is a podcast about where Canada is heading and the opportunities emerging along the way. Hosted by Kevin Bratch, each episode explores the stories, trends, and conversations shaping our country—from the economy and business to current events, investing, entrepreneurship, and the people making an impact. Through interviews, listener questions, and news breakdowns, you'll gain fresh perspectives to help you stay informed, think differently, and stay ahead of what's coming next. New episodes every week.

  1. 4h ago

    If I Had $100,000 Today, Here's How I'd Invest It in Real Estate

    If you had $100,000 today, how would you invest it in real estate? Would you use it as a down payment? Buy an investment property? Partner with an experienced investor? Start a real estate business? Or wait for the right opportunity? In this episode of The Great Canadian Comeback, Kevin Bratch breaks down how he would approach investing $100,000 based on different situations—from someone working a full-time job to an experienced investor or somebody entering real estate for the first time. Topics Covered: • How Kevin would invest $100,000 today • Why buying a property isn't always the first move • Investing in a business that generates real estate opportunities • What someone with a full-time job should consider • Why the people around you matter • Finding the right real estate partners • Building a business that generates homeowner leads • Opportunities available in today's buyer's market • What experienced investors should be looking for • What new investors should do before their first deal • Education, networking and building the right team • Why you shouldn't force your first investment • Looking beyond your own city for opportunities There isn't one right answer for everyone. Your experience, available time, market and long-term goals all matter. But one principle remains the same: Build the knowledge and relationships that allow you to recognize great opportunities when they appear. New episodes of The Great Canadian Comeback every week.

  2. 4d ago

    If I Had to Start Over in Real Estate Today, Here's What I'd Do | The Great Canadian Comeback

    If I lost everything and had to start over in real estate today, what would I do? After more than 20 years in real estate, Kevin Bratch breaks down exactly how he would approach the business if he were starting again from zero—with today's technology, today's market, and the lessons he's learned along the way. In this episode of The Great Canadian Comeback, Kevin discusses how he would use AI to research markets, build a network, find opportunities, avoid common mistakes and decide whether to buy properties or build a real estate business first. Topics Covered: • How Kevin would start over in real estate today • Using AI to research markets and opportunities • Why he'd start by dominating one neighbourhood • Building relationships with Realtors, mortgage brokers, builders and developers • How to identify stable real estate markets • What Kevin has learned about partnerships • Buying properties vs. building a real estate business • How he'd find his first deal • Wholesaling as a lower-capital entry strategy • Why education and networking come first • Evaluating deals using the worst-case scenario You don't necessarily need a huge amount of money to get started in real estate. You need knowledge, relationships, a strategy—and the ability to recognize opportunity. New episodes of The Great Canadian Comeback every week.

  3. 6d ago

    Has Canada's Housing Market Finally Hit Bottom? | The Great Canadian Comeback

    Has Canada's housing market finally hit bottom? After several difficult years for Canadian real estate, we're beginning to see signs of stabilization—but that doesn't mean every market or every type of property is behaving the same way. In this episode of The Great Canadian Comeback, Kevin Bratch breaks down what he's seeing in Canada's housing market, why prices have remained relatively stable since spring, and where investment activity is beginning to return. Topics Covered: • Is Canada's housing market beginning to stabilize? • Why August is traditionally a slower month • Why prices have remained relatively unchanged since spring • Which parts of the market are seeing renewed activity • Why some desirable neighbourhoods are still seeing multiple offers • Buyer's markets vs. seller's markets • How interest rates affect real estate activity • Why real estate markets move in cycles • Why waiting for the exact bottom can be a mistake • Why location still matters more than almost anything else The Canadian housing market isn't one market. Understanding the property, location, price range and market cycle can make all the difference. New episodes of The Great Canadian Comeback every week.

  4. Sep 26

    $500 Billion Is Flowing Into Canada—Follow the Money | The Great Canadian Comeback

    Something big is happening in Canada—and the money is starting to move. In this episode of The Great Canadian Comeback, Kevin Bratch breaks down the recent Canada Investment Summit and the roughly $500 billion in investment opportunities highlighted around the country. The summit brought together investors from more than 30 countries representing funds managing over $100 trillion in assets. Kevin also looks at a proposed $52.5 billion AI infrastructure investment in Saskatchewan and asks the question that really matters: What could all of this mean for the average Canadian? Topics Covered: • The roughly $500 billion investment story • Why global investors are looking at Canada • More than $100 trillion in represented investment capital • The $52.5 billion Saskatchewan AI infrastructure opportunity • Thousands of potential new jobs • Canada's resources and competitive advantages • How major investment can impact jobs and infrastructure • What increased investment could mean for Canadian families • Why Canada is competing globally for capital • Why Kevin believes Canada's future looks increasingly bright There's plenty of negativity in the headlines. But sometimes the better question is: Where is the money actually going? New episodes of The Great Canadian Comeback every week.

  5. Sep 10

    This Real Estate Deal Looked Great—Until We Did the Research | The Great Canadian Comeback

    Sometimes the best real estate deal is the one you don't do. In this episode of The Great Canadian Comeback, Kevin Bratch breaks down a real investment opportunity that looked fantastic on paper—but started to fall apart once the proper due diligence was done. Kevin explains what made the deal attractive, what ultimately raised red flags, and why understanding the local market can be just as important as the numbers themselves. Topics Covered: • A real investment deal Kevin advised against • Why the numbers can look better than the actual opportunity • The importance of due diligence before buying • How changing market conditions affect property values • Why local market knowledge matters • Renovation and investment risk • Why real estate doesn't always go up • The importance of having the right team • Where Kevin looks for long-term investment opportunities • Why sometimes walking away is the best investment decision Real estate can create tremendous opportunities—but only when the deal, market, numbers and risk make sense. New episodes every week.

  6. Aug 26

    Canada's $70 Billion Energy Bet Could Change Everything | The Great Canadian Comeback

    Canada is preparing for one of the largest clean-energy buildouts in North American history—and it could have major implications for the country's economic future. In this episode of The Great Canadian Comeback, Kevin Bratch breaks down the nearly $70 billion hydroelectric development centred around Churchill Falls and the proposed Gull Island project, along with Canada's growing opportunity in uranium and nuclear energy. Topics Covered: • Canada's nearly $70 billion clean-energy buildout• Approximately 14,000 MW of renewable power• The potential creation of roughly 23,000 jobs• Up to $10 billion in federal financial support• An estimated $31 billion contribution to Canadian GDP through the early 2040s• How energy infrastructure could unlock critical-mineral development• Canada's growing position in the global uranium market• Why nuclear energy is becoming increasingly important• Why international capital could increasingly look toward Canada• What all of this could mean for Canada's economic comeback For years, Canadians have heard that our country has enormous natural resources but struggles to get major projects built. Could that finally be changing? This episode explores why Canada's energy advantage could become one of the biggest drivers of the country's next chapter. New episodes every week.

  7. Aug 13

    Is Canada's Housing Market Starting to Turn? | The Great Canadian Comeback

    Is Canada's housing market finally beginning to turn? In this episode of The Great Canadian Comeback, Kevin Bratch looks at what's happening across Canada's housing market, why consumer behaviour is changing, and where opportunities may be emerging for homeowners and investors. Kevin also discusses immigration, Canada's economic outlook, common mistakes people make when buying real estate, and why he remains optimistic about Canada's future. Topics Covered: • What's happening in Canada's housing market right now• Why the summer slowdown isn't necessarily bad news• How consumer confidence is affecting spending• Immigration and Canada's changing population• Which parts of the housing market may have already bottomed• Common mistakes real estate buyers make• How someone can start learning about real estate investing with very little money• Why Canada's natural resources create long-term opportunity• Why Kevin believes Canada's future remains bright Whether you're a homeowner, investor, or simply interested in where Canada is heading, this episode looks beyond the headlines at the trends shaping what comes next. New episodes every week.

  8. Aug 5

    Why the Bank of Canada Didn't Cut Interest Rates | The Great Canadian Comeback

    Why did the Bank of Canada decide to hold interest rates instead of cutting them? In this episode of The Great Canadian Comeback, Kevin Bratch breaks down the Bank of Canada's latest rate decision, what it means for homeowners, investors, and businesses, and why global events continue to influence Canada's economy. Kevin also explains how GDP growth, inflation, trade, and housing all connect—and why he believes Canada's long-term outlook remains positive despite today's challenges. Topics Covered: • Why the Bank of Canada held interest rates • How inflation and global events impact Canada • What GDP growth tells us about the economy • The connection between interest rates and housing • Why Canada's trade relationships matter • Lessons from today's buyer's real estate market • Why Kevin believes Canada's future remains bright Whether you're following Canada's economy, real estate market, or investing opportunities, this episode explains what today's decisions could mean for tomorrow. New episodes every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday.

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The Great Canadian Comeback is a podcast about where Canada is heading and the opportunities emerging along the way. Hosted by Kevin Bratch, each episode explores the stories, trends, and conversations shaping our country—from the economy and business to current events, investing, entrepreneurship, and the people making an impact. Through interviews, listener questions, and news breakdowns, you'll gain fresh perspectives to help you stay informed, think differently, and stay ahead of what's coming next. New episodes every week.

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