REAL TIME Podcast

The Canadian Real Estate Association
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Enrich your real estate business with REAL TIME, the podcast for REALTORS®, brought to you by the Canadian Real Estate Association. Discover fresh, trusted perspectives to stay inspired and informed on all things Canadian real estate. From entrepreneurship to emerging market trends, consumer insights, and culture – if it's relevant to your business, you'll find it here.

  1. 12/09/2025

    Episode 69: Ahead of the Curve: Identifying Trends and Taking Risks – Sébastien Fauteux

    Being able to identify upcoming trends is an important skill in any business. It allows you to plan, strategize, and position yourself at the front of the pack. Sébastien Fauteux, Creative Director at Urban Barn, has spent nearly 30 years anticipating and capitalizing on design trends inside Canadians’ homes—and now he’s here to share those insights with Canadian REALTORS®. On this episode of the REAL TIME podcast, Sébastien gives us his perspective on identifying trends, when to take risks, and some practical takeaways on how to make a lasting first impression.

    51 min

  2. 11/20/2025

    Episode 68: Standing Up for Canada with Arlene Dickinson

    For months, Canadians have had their elbows up, showing their commitment to choosing local, supporting homegrown business, and reinforcing the value of national unity. This renewed sense of economic patriotism has shaped our consumer habits and helped redefine what it means to be resilient during times of change. Arlene Dickinson, a businesswoman, investor, author, and television personality on CBC’s Dragons’ Den, is outspoken about her support of Canada during the current political climate. She joins this episode of REAL TIME to share what patriotism means to her, how it affects the economy, and how we can continue to strengthen Canada as a country and business partner.

    43 min

  3. 10/21/2025

    Episode 67: Building Better: Can Prefab Modular Housing Ease Canada's Housing Crisis? – Gaetan Royer

    The way we build homes hasn’t changed much in decades—and that’s an issue. Gaetan Royer, CEO of Massive Canada, joins this episode of the REAL TIME podcast to explain how new technologies, such as prefab modular housing, can help address  Canada’s housing crisis by improving the efficiency of home building. From how it saves builders and homebuyers money, to the benefits to the environment, communities, and jobs, host Shaun Majumder gets the low-down on everything prefab housing.

    53 min

  4. 09/16/2025

    Episode 66: Burnout is Not a Badge of Honour: The REALTOR® Reset – Jhanelle Peters

    REALTORS® often operate with a high-performance mindset, much like professional athletes. It’s a powerful tool in business, but it can also be a slippery slope to burnout. Psychotherapist Jhanelle Peters, former mental health clinician for the Toronto Raptors, joins REAL TIME to explore the pressures of entrepreneurial careers like real estate. Listen in to learn about the gradual building of burnout and how to spot it early, the importance of reframing “work-life balance,” how integrating joy and recovery into your daily routine fuels both your career and your well-being.

    1h 4m

  5. 08/19/2025

    Episode 65: The Working REALTOR®: Transitioning Careers into Real Estate

    The beautiful thing about real estate is there are many avenues to success and even more  ways to approach it. Bringing over skills from other industries can be a major benefit for people making a career transition into becoming a REALTOR®. Just ask Ryan Elliott and Katharina Lenz, two REALTORS® who have experienced the professional and personal benefits of making the switch from previous careers into real estate. They share the motivation behind their move, the skills they were able to transfer into their new careers, and why the decision is one they’re proud of today.

    41 min

  6. 07/15/2025

    Episode 64: Balancing Human and Artificial Intelligence in Your Business – Sean Provencher

    Real estate is an inherently human-forward business. The value of personal connections and community will never go away. But the introduction of artificial intelligence (AI) gives REALTORS® tools to grow their business and save time in some areas so they can invest in others.  Sean Provencher, a REALTOR®, founder of Endgame Coaching, and supporter of incorporating AI into everyday business, joins this episode of the REAL TIME podcast to share his experience on how AI has helped his business thrive, strategies he uses, and how REALTORS® can embrace this emerging technology in a responsible way.

    1h 13m

  7. 06/17/2025

    Episode 63: Tapping into a Leadership Mindset – Krista Gionet

    Don’t expect Krista Gionet to micromanage. That’s not going to happen. The CEO of the Windsor-Essex County Association of REALTORS®, and this year's recipient of CREA’s Association Executive Network (AEN) Award of Excellence, prides herself on putting people in positions to succeed.  Join host Shaun Majumder in conversation with Krista, where she shares what makes a good leader, the role of associations in their respective communities, and why she’s adamant about being a voice for REALTORS®.  The 2025 AEN Award of Excellence is sponsored by REAL TIME.

    44 min

  8. 05/27/2025

    Episode 62: Protect Your Peace: The Value of Home Inspections – Victoria Ballantine

    Home inspections might be optional, but the peace of mind they can bring by saving both buyers and sellers from unexpected expenses and headaches down the line makes them worth doing. As REALTORS®, you know there are times when inspections might slow the process or seem less-than-necessary at first glance, so, it’s important to know what red flags to look for and be able to advise your clients about bringing in an inspector.  On the latest episode of the REAL TIME podcast, certified home inspector Victoria Ballantine joins host Shaun Majumder to reinforce the value of a home inspection not only when you’re buying or selling, but even before you list a home. Why? Well, you’ll have to listen to find out.  Learn more about Victoria Ballantine and her home inspection process at AllegiantInspections.ca.

    55 min
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Enrich your real estate business with REAL TIME, the podcast for REALTORS®, brought to you by the Canadian Real Estate Association. Discover fresh, trusted perspectives to stay inspired and informed on all things Canadian real estate. From entrepreneurship to emerging market trends, consumer insights, and culture – if it's relevant to your business, you'll find it here.

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  • Creator
    The Canadian Real Estate Association
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2025
  • Episodes
    70
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    Copyright ©2026 The Canadian Real Estate Association
  • Show Website
    REAL TIME Podcast

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