From pouring pints at the Shamrock to building one of Bendigo’s most trusted real estate teams, Nekti has played the long game — leading with family values, high standards, and a community-first mindset. We get into the human side of real estate (grief, first homes, new chapters), what it really takes to merge two agencies without losing the culture, and why success shifts across seasons of life. There’s Greek hospitality, morning routines, a Pearl Jam detour, and yes — the famous gyro.

We unpack:
– Hospitality roots → leadership style: treating the team like family
– The merger done right: transparency, values alignment, and avoiding the 70% culture-clash trap
– The human moments: listening first when clients are at emotional crossroads
– Retention and belonging: why good people stay (and thrive)
– Morning non-negotiables: movement, solitude, and guarding your best energy
– Giving back: community as the backbone of a resilient business
– Advice to 25-year-old Nekti and how his definition of success has evolved

Quote of the episode:
“Treat people the way you’d want someone to treat your own mum and dad.”

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