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The Origin Story

I Didn't Set Out to Build a Real Estate Education Business. I Set Out to Survive.

45 years ago I walked into this industry with no roadmap, no mentor, and no financial framework. Nobody sat me down and explained how commission income actually works, how long it really takes to get traction, or what to do when the market turns and the deals dry up.

I figured it out the hard way. Expensive mistakes. Financial disasters. Moments where I wasn't sure I'd come back from it. But I did. More than once.

And somewhere along the way through 45 years as a top sales performer, 40 years as an auctioneer, and more market cycles than I care to count I realised something.

"The lessons that saved me aren't complicated. They're just not taught anywhere. Not in the licensing course. Not at the agency. Not in the Facebook groups."

So I built the thing that I wish had existed when I was starting out.

Designed for you

Built for One Person.

The new agent who showed up, got their licence, found a desk and then discovered that they needed a map.

  • 0–24 Months In

    You're in the window where most agents either figure it out or leave. Year One Agent is built for exactly this moment.

  • Left a Steady Career

    The income potential drew you here. The reality of commission-based income is now doing its best to push you back out. We understand that.

  • Missing the Framework

    You're not failing. You're not the wrong fit. You're just missing the structure that should have been given to you on day one.

That's exactly what Year One Agent is here to fix.

Beyond The Office

I Ride Motorcycles. Have Done for Nearly 50 Years.

There's something about getting on a bike that strips everything back to what matters — the road ahead, the next decision, and whether you're prepared for what's coming.

That's what Year One Agent is about too. Not inspiration. Not a highlight reel. Just the road ahead, clearly marked, so you know exactly where you're going.

"Not inspiration.

Not a highlight reel.

Just the road ahead."

  • 45 Years in Australian Real Estate

  • 40 Years as a Professional Auctioneer

  • Top Performer Inner Melbourne Prestige Market

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