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The Better Podcast
The Better Podcast is where we share the stories, advice, insights, and humour. Created unashamedly for real estate professionals, this show is designed to help you elevate your business and enrich your life. Join us for real conversations, practical wisdom, and the moments that make our industry unique — all with one goal in mind: to help you get better.
Episodes
The Better PodcastGrant Lynch: What Actually Drives Growth in Real Estate?
In this episode of The Better Podcast, Jen Baird sits down with Bayleys General Manager of Talent and Growth Grant Lynch to explore the lessons, standards and…
The Better PodcastAngela Rudling & Victoria Bidwell: Inside Two Billion-Dollar Real Estate Careers
What does it take to build a billion-dollar real estate career? In this episode of The Better Podcast, Jen Baird is joined by Bayleys agents Angela Rudling and…
The Better PodcastCharlotte Heaslip: Building Confidence Before You Feel Ready
Do you need to feel confident before taking the next step, or can confidence come after you begin? In this episode of The Better Podcast, Jen Baird is joined…
The Better PodcastMike Murphy: Fast-Tracking Growth, Building a Team and Finding Purpose
What does it really take to build momentum quickly in real estate? In this episode of The Better Podcast, Jen Baird sits down with Bayleys agent Mike Murphy to…
The Better PodcastSarah McBride & Sarena Glass: What Makes a Real Estate Partnership Work?
In this episode of The Better Podcast, Jen Baird is joined by Queenstown agents Sarah McBride and Sarena Glass to explore how two different personalities and…
The Better PodcastAdam Whitelock: What Rugby Teaches You About Building a Real Estate Business
What does professional rugby teach you about building a sustainable, high-performance real estate business? In this episode of The Better Podcast, Jen Baird is…
The Better PodcastWealth in New Zealand: How High-Net-Worth Clients Think About Property, Investment and Long-Term Wealth Creation
How do New Zealand's wealthiest individuals think about building, protecting and transferring wealth? In this episode of The Better Podcast, Jen Baird sits…
The Better PodcastAdam Heazlewood: Building a High-Performance Business with Auctions
What does it take to build one of New Zealand's highest-performing real estate businesses and maintain that success over time? In this episode of The Better…
The Better PodcastSuzie Wigglesworth: Demystifying Residential Projects
How do residential projects actually work — and what can every agent learn from one of the most specialised parts of real estate? In this episode of The Better…
The Better PodcastWill Alexander: Property Management Meets AI
What happens when deep real estate experience meets engineering thinking and a drive to constantly improve? In this episode of The Better Podcast, Jen Baird…
The Better PodcastHayden Ringrose: New Island, New Brand, New Level
What does it take to reinvent yourself in real estate — moving to a new market, joining a new brand, and building something from the ground up? In this episode…
The Better PodcastJames Phelan: Behind the Campaign that Sold Andersons Cove
What does it take to build a world-class marketing campaign for one of New Zealand's most extraordinary private coastal estates? In this episode of The Better…
The Better PodcastEthan Mitchell: Relentless Pursuit, Olympic Mindset & Achievement at the Highest Level
What does it take to perform at the highest level in the world—and then apply that mindset beyond sport? In this episode of The Better Podcast, Jen Baird sits…
The Better PodcastJen Baird: The 5 Habits That Separate High Performers in Real Estate
What really separates top performers from everyone else? In this solo episode of The Better Podcast, Jen Baird reflects on the lessons she’s learned from more…
The Better PodcastHeather Walton-Bycroft: Grit, Reinvention & Building Again from Scratch
What does it really take to start again — and succeed? In this episode of The Better Podcast, Jen Baird sits down with Heather Walton-Bycroft to unpack a…
The Better PodcastKathryn Robertson: From Salesperson to Manager – What It Takes and Why You'd Do It
Kathryn Robertson, Bayleys Takapuna Residential Manager, joins The Better Podcast for a conversation about leadership, personal growth, and building a thriving…
The Better PodcastSarah Wood: What Changes Overseas Tell Us About What’s Coming for Kiwi Agents
Jen Baird is joined by Sarah Wood, CEO of realestate.co.nz, for a future-focused conversation on the changing dynamics of the real estate industry. Sarah…
The Better PodcastAuction Masterclass – Auction Day Do’s and Don’ts
This episode features a conversation with Josh Nixon and Tricia Lafferty to explore what happens on auction day and how agents prepare for the energy, pressure…
The Better PodcastAuction Masterclass – How to Run a High-Performing Auction Campaign
In this episode, we sit down with Lorraine Young and Carolyn Ryan to unpack the first stage of a successful auction campaign: the strategy behind choosing…
The Better PodcastAuction Masterclass – The Auctioneer’s Perspective
We’re joined by Conor Patton, National Auction Manager, to explore the auction process from the auctioneer’s perspective. Conor shares how strong collaboration…
The Better PodcastCristelle Blanchard: Smarter Social Media for Real Estate
In this episode, we sit down with Cristelle Blanchard, Social Media Manager and Marketing Coordinator for Bayleys Auckland, to discuss how agents can use…
The Better PodcastDenise & Courtney Jenner: Family, Ambition and Success in Lifestyle Real Estate
In this episode, we sit down with Denise and Courtney Jenner, a mother–daughter duo who have built a successful lifestyle real estate business. They share…
The Better PodcastChris Farhi: The 2026 Economic Outlook and Implications for the Property Market
In this episode, we sit down with Chris Farhi to discuss what 2026 might hold for the New Zealand economy and what that means for the property market. Chris…
The Better PodcastLinda Simmons: The Power of Storytelling in Real Estate
In this episode, we explore the remarkable journey of Linda Simmons—Bayleys Devonport’s #1 salesperson and a master of emotionally driven marketing. From her…
The Better PodcastFrom the Ground Up: Nick Gilbert on Building a Real Estate Career
This episode will explore Nick Gilbert's journey into real estate, his strategies for success, and his advice for those just starting out. Background in sales…
The Better PodcastLawrence Liew: Profile, Presence, Performance
In Episode 2 of The Better Podcast, we sit down with Lawrence Liew to explore what it really takes to elevate your profile, presence, and performance in real…
The Better PodcastDynamic Duos: Hayley & Roberta on Partnership, Positivity, and People
In this episode, we sit down with Hayley and Roberta—two powerhouse agents whose partnership is redefining what collaboration looks like in real estate. From…
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Welcome to The Better Podcast
Get ready to level up your real estate game. This podcast delivers real-world insights, proven strategies, and education from industry experts.