A raw and honest conversation with Zac Watts and Jorden Tresidder on the current state of Adelaide’s property market, the challenges agents are facing, and the strategies needed to navigate uncertainty, adapt and thrive in a changing market.
4 Jun 2026
#18 MANNAS CHAN - NOAKES NICKOLAS
From moving to Tasmania, Australia from Hong Kong at a young age to becoming one of Adelaide's top real estate agents, Mannas Chan's journey is built on hard work and accountability.
After completing a degree in Physiology, Mannas spent seven years in door-to-door sales, progressing to lead a large team before making the move into real estate. Since then, his career has gone from strength to strength.
A great conversation about expectations growing up, embracing challenges, and why taking full responsibility for your success can change everything.
10 Nov 2025
#17 JEMMA TURNER - MAGAIN
At just 20 years old, Jemma Turner stepped into the world of real estate with big dreams and even bigger drive. Fast forward to today, she’s an elite agent selling over 100 homes a year - all within a powerhouse team of just three. In this episode, Jemma opens up about her journey to the top, the lessons learned from early setbacks, and the mindset that’s fueled her success.
From building resilience in a competitive industry to becoming an inspiring role model for the next generation of agents, Jemma’s story is a masterclass in perseverance, passion, and personal growth.
Tune in to hear how she turned ambition into achievement and what it really takes to become one of the best.
30 Sept 2025
#16 JAE CURTIS - BELLE
Jae’s journey to success was anything but overnight. From touring the world in a boy band to almost walking away from real estate more than once, his path has been full of highs, lows, and lessons. But when it finally clicked, Jae pushed through to the next level, building momentum, growing and leading a thriving team, and balancing the demands of fatherhood along the way.
In this raw and honest chat, Jae opens up about resilience, self-belief, and what it really takes to carve out a career and life you love.
4 Sept 2025
#15 NICK PELVAY - FOX REAL ESTATE
Nick Pelvay’s journey in real estate began early, growing up surrounded by property and quickly finding his passion for the industry. He’s worked alongside some of the highest-performing agents in the country, learning what it takes to thrive in a competitive market. Over the years, Nick has embraced change, moving between businesses and developing a specialty in luxury, high-end, off-plan property sales. His story is one of growth and resilience, from an ambitious young agent finding his feet, to a skilled professional and proud dad of three, balancing family life with a successful real estate career.
9 Apr 2025
#14 JAKE BILLICH - NOAKES NICKOLAS
In this episode, we dive into the journey of Jake – a driven young associate whose rise in the industry has been nothing short of impressive. From navigating early challenges to overcoming the inevitable hurdles of growth, Jake shares what it takes to build momentum in a competitive market. His relentless work ethic and commitment to delivering unbelievable client service have made him one of the fastest-growing young agents in the game. An inspiring conversation for anyone chasing success with purpose.
10 Mar 2025
#13: TAYLA TAARNBY - TAARNBY
With over a decade of experience in real estate, Tayla has built an impressive career, selling more than 110 properties a year while running a business and raising two daughters.
In this episode, Tayla opens up about her journey into the industry, the unique strengths she brings as a female agent, and how she balances rapid career growth with motherhood.
An inspiring conversation about pursuing your goals, embracing challenges, and making the most out of every opportunity.
5 Feb 2025
#12: MARK LANDS - LANDS REAL ESTATE
Mark shares the daily disciplines that drive success, the importance of maintaining high standards in every aspect of your work, and the key strategies for thriving as an agent in today’s competitive market. A smooth, engaging, and thought-provoking conversation with a true philosopher of the industry.
17 Oct 2024
BRENT ILLICIC - MASTERING THE AUCTION CRAFT
We sit down with renowned auctioneer Brent, who shares his captivating journey through the world of auctions. From the wild stories of bidding wars to the adrenaline-pumping moments of calling 600 auctions a year.
Join us as we explore the lessons learned from both the highs and lows of auctioneering, the pressure of performing, the importance of mentorship, and how he transformed challenges into opportunities for growth.
28 Aug 2024
MATTHEW ANAND - SCALING UP
Matthew Anand is one of a kind —humble, hardworking, and driven. He moved from Brunei to Australia with his family at a young age and, after losing his father early on, developed a deep sense of gratitude and a strong desire to help others. Fast forward to today, Matt is the top agent at Noakes Nickolas for the second year in a row, with over 100 sales a year under his belt. He’s quickly becoming one of Adelaide’s finest agents, especially in the development space. In this episode, we chat about his journey from IT to property development, and now to being a high-performing real estate agent. It’s a laid-back conversation that’ll leave you feeling inspired.
17 Jul 2024
TOP AGENTS OF SA - TOM CRAWFORD
Tom Crawford is truly unique. Growing up in North West London, his life took an unexpected turn during a backpacking trip around Australia. After breaking his arm, he found himself in Adelaide, where he was introduced to real estate. Embracing this new opportunity, Tom decided to make Adelaide his home. Over the past few years, he has climbed the ranks to become one of the top agents in the city. Tom's hard work, charismatic persona, and relentless drive to improve have led him to sell 200 properties a year in one of the most competitive markets. Sit back and enjoy the journey of a humble man from England who has become an iconic agent in Adelaide.
19 May 2024
JORDEN TRESIDDER - RELENTLESS
Join us for a candid conversation with Jorden Tresidder, a true force in the real estate world. From humble beginnings in the country to well on his way to becoming one of Australia's top agents. Jorden’s journey is one of determination, hard work and grit. Tune in as we delve into his relentless pursuit of excellence and his unwavering commitment to success.
15 Apr 2024
TOP AGENTS OF SA SERIES - ARABELLA HOOPER
Arabella Hooper is a seasoned professional with over 21 years of experience and a powerhouse consistently selling over $2 million in fees a year. A mother to four young girls, join us for an inspiring conversation about balancing a successful career with parenthood and overcoming life's greatest challenges.
27 Feb 2024
TOP AGENTS OF SA SERIES - THANASI MANTOPOULOS
Join us as we sit down with Thanasi, a rising star in the Australian real estate scene. After a decade in engineering, Thanasi made a bold leap into the world of real estate at 28. Now, just six years later, he's orchestrating over 170 transactions a year and establishing himself as a powerhouse in Adelaide's competitive market. Tune in to learn about his journey, strategies, and the secrets behind his rapid ascent in the industry.
1 Feb 2024
TOP AGENTS OF SA SERIES - RHYS DIGANCE (BELLE PROPERTY)
Rhys stands out as one of Adelaide's premier agents, consistently selling over 150 properties annually. With a sports background and a determined drive for success, Rhys has become a formidable presence in the market. Calm and polished, this conversation offers insights from one of the industry's finest.
9 Nov 2023
MICHAEL BALAWEJDER - A Life of Freedom
In the last few years, Michael Balawejder has charted an impressive course. A dedicated young man, he’s consistently put in the hard work but his breakthrough to success happened only recently.
Join us for a chat about life, relishing the journey, and the pursuit of freedom. Not just one of the finest-looking real estate agents, but also one of the most humble and amusing personalities. Dive into a lighthearted conversation with the man affectionately known as the Wedge.
4 Oct 2023
HANNAH CATLIN - The Hardest Worker in the Room
When contemplating the hardest worker in the room, Hannah immediately comes to mind. Her journey has taken her from McDonald's to a Corporate Receptionist, then to Team Manager of a high performing Real Estate team, and finally, to her current role as Operations Manager at Noakes Nickolas. In an era where instant gratification is increasingly prevalent, Hannah stands as a remarkable illustration of how persistent and unwavering hard work can lead to incredible opportunities and open doors.
22 Aug 2023
CALLAN EAMES - Driven With Balance
Callan started his journey as a butcher, a carpet layer and then a call Center operator before eventually finding real estate. Since then his journey has been anything but easy. Beneath the loveable person that people naturally gravitate towards is a resilient, competitive leader that's dedicated to growth and being the best version of himself. A successful real estate agent, a business owner, a husband and now father, Callan shares his story of success and how he's always kept balance as the focus in his life.
23 Jul 2023
ZAC WATTS - A Journey of Growth
Zac shares his incredible journey of growth, resilience and finding his way to success when life keeps throwing challenges at every turn.
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