Love At First Site

Love And Co

Love At First Site is the official podcast by Love & Co Real Estate, where we explore the people, ideas, and stories shaping Melbourne's northern suburbs. Join us for conversations with property professionals, industry experts, local business owners, and community leaders as we discuss real estate, finance, market updates, leadership, and local insights. Whether you're buying, selling, investing, renting, or simply curious about property, each episode offers practical advice and meaningful conversations to help you stay informed and connected.

Episodes

  1. Aug 14

    Ep 5: Leadership and Team Growth

    In the northern suburbs, building real estate success is rooted in the relationships we nurture and the community we support. In this episode, we feature Jeremy Marmur, Sales Director at Love & Co Reservoir, as he reflects on his 25-year journey in the real estate industry and his initial impressions on leading the Darebin team. Hosted by Michael Love, the conversation dives into Jeremy's transition from an elite Australian sprint athlete to a seasoned property leader, the evolution from authoritarian management to inclusive, people-centric leadership, and the power of leading by example. Jeremy also unpacks Love & Co's innovative "done-for-you" administrative support system, strategies for building a collaborative team culture, and the open-minded mindset required for real estate agents to achieve long-term career growth in a progressive agency. Tune in to this episode of Love at First Sight to learn how authentic leadership, supportive systems, and a dedicated team culture can transform your real estate career and drive sustainable success. 00:00 – Jeremy’s Journey into Real Estate 03:00 – Love & Co’s “Done-for-You” Model 05:30 – Leadership, Trust, and Team Culture 09:30 – Leading by Example and Growing the Team 13:30 – The Ideal Agent, Coaching, and Career Development 19:30 – Current Property Market Conditions 24:30 – Reservoir, Darebin, and Melbourne’s Northern Suburbs 31:30 – First-Home Buyers, Investors, and Housing Affordability 34:00 – AML, Compliance, and Industry Changes 40:30 – Vendor Advice, Underquoting, Auctions, and Buyer Trust Listen, follow, share, and rate our podcast on all major streaming platforms: Spotify: ⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/6DbYvrSRBQaiU65aWypGmR?si=51c48ac9a3764914 Apple: ⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/love-at-first-site/id1881509798 Youtube: /@lovecorealestate

    Ep 5: Leadership and Team Growth
  2. Jun 18

    Ep 4: Tips For Rental Providers

    In the northern suburbs, building real estate success is rooted in the relationships we nurture and the community we support. In this episode, we feature Sarah Clark, Love & Co Business Development Manager, as she reflects on her 13-year journey in the local market. Hosted by Michael Love, the conversation dives into shifting renter demographics, the truth behind growing rental trends, and the power of treating tenants and property managers with kindness. Sarah also opens up about her personal experience balancing a fast-paced career with the rewards of being a working mother. Tune in to this episode of Love at First Site to learn how to turn your investment portfolio into a long-term wealth-building journey. Timestamps 0:00 Market Update & Northern Suburbs Rental Trends 1:00 Tips for Property Investors 4:00 Tenant Retention & Rent Reviews 6:00 Minimum Standards & Compliance Changes 8:00 Rental Growth Over the Years 10:00 New Builds & Property Demand 12:00 Most Popular Rental Property Types 14:00 Best Investment Opportunities Right Now 15:00 Common Investor Mistakes 18:00 Proactive Maintenance Before Tax Time 22:00 Why Being Proactive Pays Off 23:00 Compliance Risks & Landlord Responsibilities 25:00 Investor Education & Market Changes 29:00 Federal Budget & Investor Confidence 41:00 Rentvesting & Alternative Buying Strategies 44:00 Property Market Outlook & Opportunities Listen, follow, share, and rate our podcast on all major streaming platforms: Spotify: ⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/6DbYvrSRBQaiU65aWypGmR?si=51c48ac9a3764914 Apple: ⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/love-at-first-site/id1881509798 Youtube:/@lovecorealestate

    Ep 4: Tips For Rental Providers
  3. Apr 29

    Ep 2: Building High Performing Teams

    In the northern suburbs, we learn with love, and we believe that knowledge strengthens the community. In this episode, we’re featuring Amy Carr, Director and Business Coach at Absolute Best, as she shares her knowledge on building high performing teams, hiring the right people, and how leadership shapes performance and culture. Hosted by Michael Love, Partner at Love & Co, the conversation also explores how the working landscape has evolved, and what businesses can achieve with the right support around them. Time Stamps 1:00 – Introduction to Episode 2 and Amy Carr’s background3:48 – Non-negotiables for team members5:02 – The reality of achieving success6:13 – Thoughts on working from home setup12:55 – Leadership14:20 – Giving people the power to try new things14:27 – Allowing people to take responsibility15:30 – Leadership mistakes15:44 – Micromanagement20:32 – Leadership and decision-making22:00 – Compliance exhaustion and team burnout34:16 – High-performing agents43:31 – Skills or attitude49:07 – Red flags or green flags50:56 – Is there a perfect business1:01:32 – Coaching and career tips1:02:02 – Decision-making1:05:05 – Coaching careers1:06:57 – Business recruitment partner1:07:00 – AI in the real estate industry1:18:04 – Coaching and recruitment offer Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6DbYvrSRBQaiU65aWypGmR Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/love-at-first-site/id1881509798 Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@LoveCoRealEstate/playlists

    Ep 2: Building High Performing Teams
  4. Feb 27

    Ep 1: Love At First Site

    The wait is over! Episode 1 of our Love at First Site podcast has landed! 🎙️🎉 In this first episode, hear Love & Co Director, Michael Love, unpack the 80-year history of Love & Co, the lessons learned along the way, and his vision for the future.  Stay tuned by following our new podcast! Throughout our upcoming episodes, we’ll share insights into finances, government updates, the real estate market and our Love & Co team while also celebrating the local leaders, businesses and places that shape our special community.  Thank you to our proud sponsor of our first episode, Daily Fix Northcote! Check them out on Instagram or at 72 Victoria Road, Northcote!  Listen, follow, share and rate our podcast, we can’t wait to bring you more!  Our podcast is also available on other major podcast platforms:  Social Media: Love & Co Instagram Love & Co Facebook Michael Love Podcasts: Spotify Apple Podcast Youtube Others: Chapters 00:00 Start 04:12 History of Love & Co 07:27 Pearls of Wisdom: What Michael Learned from His Grandfather and Father | Work Ethic 08:55 80 Years Celebration: Love & Co Mantra 09:58 Love in the North Collaboration: F45 Partnership 10:00 What Michael Loves Most About the North ( Edwardes Park Lake, High Street, Albert Park Lake) 11:23 Did You Always Believe Love & Co Would End Up in Your Hands? 13:15 Is Michael Love Your Real Name? 14:09 Love & Co Rebranding 14:37 Advice for Aspiring Professionals Entering the Real Estate Industry 16:30 Advice Michael Would Give to His Younger Self 17:20 Northern Market Trends 18:26 What’s Next for Love & Co

    Ep 1: Love At First Site

About

Love At First Site is the official podcast by Love & Co Real Estate, where we explore the people, ideas, and stories shaping Melbourne's northern suburbs. Join us for conversations with property professionals, industry experts, local business owners, and community leaders as we discuss real estate, finance, market updates, leadership, and local insights. Whether you're buying, selling, investing, renting, or simply curious about property, each episode offers practical advice and meaningful conversations to help you stay informed and connected.