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George Iacovou: the financial conversations you should be having

2026-06-1558:47

In episode 29 of Raising the Bar, George Sourris from Empire Legal sits down with George Iacovou, Principal Financial Adviser and Founder of Great Advice, to unpack the financial decisions that shape long term success for Queensland property owners. After founding Great Advice at just 23 years old, George has spent more than a decade helping individuals, families and business owners navigate investment, superannuation, insurance, retirement planning and wealth creation. We cover: - Building G...

Lara Paholski: new AML laws will hit every QLD property professional in 2026

2026-06-0854:38

In episode 28 of Raising the Bar, George Sourris from Empire Legal sits down with Lara Paholski, CEO of LiveSign, to unpack the biggest regulatory change facing Queensland property professionals in more than a decade. With AML/CTF Tranche 2 reforms commencing from 01 July 2026, lawyers, conveyancers, accountants and real estate agents will all face new obligations around identity verification, customer due diligence and anti-money laundering compliance. As the CEO of one of Australia's leadin...

Peter Burgin: pro auction tips from 15,000+ auctions in QLD real estate

2026-06-0156:06

In episode 27 of Raising the Bar, George Sourris from Empire Legal sits down with Peter Burgin, Chief Auctioneer and Head of Performance at Ray White Collective, to unpack what it takes to build trust, perform at a high level and consistently deliver results in Queensland real estate. With more than 23 years in the industry, over 15,000 auctions called and an REIQ Auctioneer of the Year title to his name, Peter is widely regarded as one of Queensland’s most respected auctioneers. We cover: - ...

Tamara Hall: how she became number 1 in Australia using manifestation

2026-05-2549:28

From starting in real estate at just 18 years old to building one of the most recognised brands in Brisbane Bayside property, Tamara Hall’s career has been shaped by grit, mindset and an unwavering focus on trust. In episode 26 of Raising the Bar, George Sourris from Empire Legal sits down with Tamara Hall, founder of Tamara Hall Properties, to unpack the mindset, resilience and client-first philosophy that helped her go from broke and rebuilding her career to becoming one of Brisbane’...

Matt Micallef: 4 tips for becoming a top 1% real estate agent

2026-05-1845:46

From working 84-hour weeks in the Surat Basin gas mines to becoming one of the top-performing Ray White agents in the world, Matt Micallef’s rise in Queensland real estate is anything but ordinary. In episode 25 of Raising the Bar, George Sourris from Empire Legal sits down with Matt Micallef, Owner and Selling Principal of Ray White TMG, to unpack the mindset, emotional intelligence and relentless work ethic that took him from door knocking for Foxtel to building one of the Gold Coast’s fast...

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Raising the Bar - QLD Property