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Episode 15: Loans, Life & the Bayside with Sachin Nair
In Episode 15 of Task Me Anything, Adam sits down with Sachin Nair from Loan Market Fincode, a former police officer turned award-winning mortgage broker, Bayside businessman and self-described Mexican-Indian Freddie Mercury. Sachin shares his journey from India to New Zealand, where he joined the police force in 2004, before eventually moving to Brisbane with his now-wife, Haley. What began as a search for part-time work to support a growing family led Sachin into mortgage broking in 2018. F...
8 Sept 2026
Episode 14 with Ely Smith & Elke Kendrick: Building a Better Buyer’s Agency with VA Support
In Episode 14 of Task Me Anything, Ely Smith and Elke Kendrick from Smith Street Buyer’s Agents share their journeys into property, the story behind the business and what they are seeing across the Brisbane property market. Ely reflects on moving from country Victoria to Brisbane after being drafted by the Brisbane Lions in 2018. A run of freak injuries changed the direction of his career, while buying his first property at just 19 sparked an interest in property investment and buyer advocacy...
13 Aug 2026
Episode 13 With Steve MacFarlane - AI Should Empower Your Team, Not Replace It
In Episode 13 of Task Me Anything, Adam is joined by Steve MacFarlane, CEO of Syfre, an Australian AI studio helping businesses use artificial intelligence to make their people more valuable, not less necessary. Steve shares his journey from learning to program at 10 to working in digital advertising, building technology startups and eventually founding Syfre. The conversation explores how AI can reduce repetitive work, improve productivity and free teams to focus on relationships, sales and ...
30 Jul 2026
Episode 12 with Luke Hill on Leadership, Growth and Playing the Long Game
In Episode 12 of Task Me Anything, Adam speaks with Luke Hill, Chief Operating Officer at AAMC, about his journey from panel beater to the C-suite. Luke shares what he has learned from leading a team of 250 people, including the importance of humility, trust, clear communication and giving credit to the people doing the work. They also discuss customer experience following a vehicle accident, building a long-term career, staying authentic, learning from mentors and resisting the pressure to a...
15 Jul 2026
Episode 11 - From Auctioneer to Business Owner with Christian Hamilton
In this episode of Task Me Anything, Adam sits down with Christian Hamilton, Director of Ray White Wilston and Ray White Surfers Paradise, and one of Australia’s leading auctioneers. Christian shares his journey from entering real estate at just 19 years old to becoming Australian Novice Auctioneer of the Year, leading auctions for Harcourts Australia and eventually taking ownership of two major Ray White businesses. They discuss why the traditional selling-principal model can restrict busi...
17 Sept 2025
Episode 11 Recruiting with Heart & Tech: Katie Cotton on Building the Future of Real Estate
Katie Cotton discusses her journey into real estate recruitment and tech innovation, highlighting her passion for people and the creation of tools that empower agents, in this interview episode.
1 Sept 2025
Episode 10 Building a Recruitment Powerhouse with Jack Tyson
Host Alex Smith interviews recruitment expert Jack Tyson, founder of Venture X Talent Group, about building a fast-scaling recruitment powerhouse focused on people, process, and vision.
7 Aug 2025
Episode 9: From Showgrounds to Sold Signs: Alexander Shean’s Real Estate Journey
Alexander Shean, co-owner of Ray White Ascot, recounts his unique journey from the show circuit to real estate, highlighting the people skills he gained and lessons learned in this interview.
18 Jun 2025
Episode 8: From Planner to People Powerhouse: How Candace Jarrett Built Her Recruitment Empire
Candace Jarrett, founder of Niche People, recounts her transition from town planning to recruitment entrepreneurship, highlighting outsourcing and her business scaling strategies in this interview.
28 May 2025
Episode 7: Ryan Murphy & the Power of Two: Scaling Real Estate with VAs
Real estate expert Ryan Murphy reveals to host Adam Duffus how strategically employing two virtual assistants, Wendy and Alan, from the Philippines optimizes his business and enhances client connections in this interview.
14 May 2025
Episode 6: From Reception to Real Estate Elite — Steph Marshall’s Journey with VA Power
In this inspiring episode of Task Me Anything, Adam Duffus welcomes real estate standout Steph Marshall from Harcourts Property Centre. Ranked in the top 1% of Harcourts agents internationally, Steph shares her journey from humble beginnings to building a powerhouse business supported by a dynamic virtual assistant team. Steph opens up about her personal challenges, her strategies for growth, and how smart delegation — particularly through VA support — has transformed her business and life. ...
30 Apr 2025
Episode 5: Scaling Craftsmanship with Virtual Support — Featuring Jim Hilston of Hilston Wood Floors
In this episode of Task Me Anything, host Adam Duffus sits down with Jim Hilston, Director of Hilston Wood Floors, one of Brisbane’s most respected names in custom timber flooring. Jim shares his fascinating journey from working with horses and playing polo in the UK to building a premium flooring business back home in Australia. More importantly, he opens up about the critical role virtual assistants now play in keeping his business running smoothly. Jim highlights how partnering with VA For...
16 Apr 2025
Episode 4: How VAs Are Transforming Property Management with RE/MAX Results
In this value-packed episode of Task Me Anything, host Adam Duffus, Managing Director of VA For You, sits down with Emma Goodfellow, Director of Property Management at RE/MAX Results Bayside, and Eran Chamil, Country Manager for VA For You in Sri Lanka. Together, they dive into how virtual assistants (VAs) have revolutionized the way property management operates — helping scale operations, strengthen team culture, and deliver better service. From funny tenant stories to culture shocks, the ep...
1 Apr 2025
Episode 3: How VAs Helped Scale a $Million Real Estate Business with Hayley Van de Ven
In this powerhouse episode of Task Me Anything, host Adam Duffus is joined by the unstoppable Hayley Van de Ven, founder of the Limitless Group under RE/MAX Results. With over 4,000 property sales and two decades of experience, Hayley shares how she scaled her real estate empire — while saving $1 million in wages and doubling her revenue — by strategically implementing virtual assistants (VAs). Hayley gets candid about the failures of her first VA attempt, what made her try again, and how the...
19 Mar 2025
Episode 2: Unlocking Business Growth with VAs: A Deep Dive with Sam Devlin
Episode Synopsis In this episode of Task Me Anything, host Adam Duffus welcomes Sam Devlin, Managing Director and Principal of Harcourts Property Centre. With over 18 years of experience in real estate, Sam shares his journey, insights on business growth, and how Virtual Assistants (VAs) have revolutionized his operations. From maintaining clean data to streamlining contracts and accounts, Sam discusses the impact of VAs on efficiency, employee happiness, and business scalability. Plus, hear ...
2 Mar 2025
EPISODE 1 - How a VA Supercharged This Real Estate Agent’s Success
👤 Host: Adam Duffus, Managing Director of VA for You 🎤 Guests: Anna Kate (Harcourts Property Center), Jerome (VA for You) 🎧 Episode Summary: In this debut episode, host Adam Duffus sits down with real estate powerhouse Anna Kate, who made waves in 2024 by generating over $700,000 GCI in her first year as an agent. Joining them is Jerome, Anna’s trusted Virtual Assistant (VA), who plays a key role behind the scenes. Anna shares why she hired a VA from day one, how it freed her up to focus on h...
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