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• Intentionality in Real Estate and Life | Ralph Ciancio

  Send us a textWhat does it take to balance a thriving real estate business, family life, and personal growth without losing focus? Ken McLachlan sits down with powerhouse realtor Ralph Ciancio, whose career is built on intention, service, and relentless adaptability. Ralph shares how his purpose-driven approach—shaped by early life challenges, lessons from his teens, and a clear commitment to family—guides his success. From gym sessions with his son to navigating a changing real estate landscape shaped by AI and shifting markets, Ralph offers candid insights, practical strategies, and a refreshing perspective on thriving in business and life. Listen For05:09 A life-changing story before birth09:49 Lessons learned at age 1316:04 Compartmentalizing challenges in tough times23:01 The future of real estate in 10 years25:50 Driverless cars, AI, and human connection  Guest: Ralph CiancioWebsite | Instagram | LinkedIn | Email Ken can be reached at:[email protected]

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• From Curtain Calls to Closing Deals | Laura Catalano

  Send us a textWhat does it take to pivot from Broadway to buying and selling homes? Ken McLachlan sits down with Laura Catalano, a former professional dancer and Broadway performer turned successful Toronto real estate agent. Laura shares her extraordinary journey—from disciplined years at a brutal ballet boot camp to performing at Lincoln Center and sharing jokes with Mel Brooks, all before seamlessly transitioning into real estate. She discusses how her intense background in the performing arts prepared her for the rigors of real estate, the power of mentorship, and why taking action always beats waiting for perfect conditions.Listen For2:09 Why She Watched the Same Broadway Show Four Times4:53 When She Knew: The Childhood Moment That Sparked It All7:07 A Brutal Ballet Boot Camp in Belleville16:40 Dinner with Mel Brooks and Pinching Herself in the Washroom20:31 Ten Minutes to Real Estate Her Sudden Career Pivot25:11 Why Relationships with Colleagues Matter Just as Much29:27 Her Advice to Struggling New Agents Just Take ActionGuest: Laura CatalanoWebsite | Instagram | LinkedIn Ken McLachlan can be reached at:[email protected]

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• How a Bad Realtor… Inspired a Great One | Dorothy Harrison

  Send us a textWhat if the worst experience of your life became the foundation for your greatest success?In this inspiring episode of Realty Life, Ken McLachlan sits down with top Durham region realtor Dorothy Harrison, who shares the real and raw journey behind her 16-year real estate career. From humble beginnings as a young, underestimated homebuyer to becoming a sought-after agent known for her grounded service and unwavering professionalism, Dorothy dives deep into what shaped her ethos. She reveals how a negative experience with a dismissive realtor became her greatest motivator, how journaling keeps her centered through the chaos, and how authenticity—not flash—sparked her career’s quantum leap. Listen For6:57 Pregnancy, Commutes & Pivots: The Leap into Real Estate8:43 The Realtor Who Didn't Care—and Why That Changed Everything10:48 Early Days, No Confidence: What Every New Agent Should Hear18:59 The Quantum Leap: What Changed After 10 Years29:41 Who You Are in a Crisis: Lessons in Service Guest: Dorothy HarrisonInstagram | Website | YouTube Ken can be reached at:[email protected]

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• From Olympic GOLD to Real Estate ROCKSTAR | Chris Cook

  Send us a textWhat does it take to go from Olympic athlete to top-tier real estate leader? Ken McLachlan sits down with Chris Cook, a former Olympic sailor turned successful real estate professional, to explore the winding path of discipline, self-discovery, and personal growth. From his humble beginnings in subsidized sailing lessons to the world stage at the Olympics, Chris shares how life’s hardest lessons shaped his mindset and leadership style. With candor and clarity, he reflects on building a real estate career, raising grounded kids in a tech-obsessed world, and why nothing great is ever done alone. Listen For04:14 – Representing Canada in the Olympics11:17 – The Hardest Part: Keeping the Right People Around17:27 – A Desire to Coach and Share Knowledge29:28 – Real Estate Requires Early Sacrifice and Intention Guest: Chris Cook | Sales Representative | RE/MAX Hallmark - The Halyard GroupWebsite | Email | 416-435-8324Ken can be reached at:[email protected]

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• Yannick Dagenais' 24/7 Real Estate Hustle

  Send us a textWhat fuels a 10-year-old boy to become a real estate powerhouse by 29? Ken McLachlan sits down with Yannick Dagenais, a young agent from Ottawa who turned childhood adversity into entrepreneurial fire. From launching a community basketball league at 14, to building a window-washing empire through university, to owning 24 doors in real estate and ranking among the top solo agents in his company, Yannick’s journey is packed with hustle, heart, and hard-won wisdom. They explore the power of discipline, the impact of early-life challenges, and why Yannick tracks everything from his protein intake to property investment ROI with military precision. Listen For10:10 – How a Window Cleaning Biz Funded His Empire16:55 – Fear vs. Discipline: His Guiding Forces21:01 – A Day in the Life of a Real Estate Machine30:06 – The Real Dream? Helping Others Become Millionaires Guest: Yanick DagenaisInstagram | Phone | EmailKen can be reached at:[email protected]

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