DRIVEN with Simon Noakes

Matthew Anand is one of a kind —humble, hardworking, and driven. He moved from Brunei to Australia with his family at a young age and, after losing his father early on, developed a deep sense of gratitude and a strong desire to help others. Fast forward to today, Matt is the top agent at Noakes Nickolas for the second year in a row, with over 100 sales a year under his belt. He’s quickly becoming one of Adelaide’s finest agents, especially in the development space. In this episode, we chat about his journey from IT to property development, and now to being a high-performing real estate agent. It’s a laid-back conversation that’ll leave you feeling inspired.

Tom Crawford is truly unique. Growing up in North West England, his life took an unexpected turn during a backpacking trip around Australia. After breaking his arm, he found himself in Adelaide, where he was introduced to real estate. Embracing this new opportunity, Tom decided to make Adelaide his home. Over the past few years, he has climbed the ranks to become one of the top agents in the city. Tom's hard work, charismatic persona, and relentless drive to improve have led him to sell 200 properties a year in one of the most competitive markets. Sit back and enjoy the journey of a humble man from England who has become an iconic agent in Adelaide.

Join us for a candid conversation with Jorden Tresidder, a true force in the real estate world. From humble beginnings in the country to well on his way to becoming one of Australia's top agents. Jorden’s journey is one of determination, hard work and grit. Tune in as we delve into his relentless pursuit of excellence and his unwavering commitment to success.

Arabella Hooper is a seasoned professional with over 21 years of experience and a powerhouse consistently selling over $2 million in fees a year. A mother to four young girls, join us for an inspiring conversation about balancing a successful career with parenthood and overcoming life's greatest challenges.

Join us as we sit down with Thanasi, a rising star in the Australian real estate scene. After a decade in engineering, Thanasi made a bold leap into the world of real estate at 28. Now, just six years later, he's orchestrating over 170 transactions a year and establishing himself as a powerhouse in Adelaide's competitive market. Tune in to learn about his journey, strategies, and the secrets behind his rapid ascent in the industry.

Rhys stands out as one of Adelaide's premier agents, consistently selling over 150 properties annually. With a sports background and a determined drive for success, Rhys has become a formidable presence in the market. Calm and polished, this conversation offers insights from one of the industry's finest.

In the last few years, Michael Balawejder has charted an impressive course. A dedicated young man, he’s consistently put in the hard work but his breakthrough to success happened only recently. Join us for a chat about life, relishing the journey, and the pursuit of freedom. Not just one of the finest-looking real estate agents, but also one of the most humble and amusing personalities. Dive into a lighthearted conversation with the man affectionately known as the Wedge.

When contemplating the hardest worker in the room, Hannah immediately comes to mind. Her journey has taken her from McDonald's to a Corporate Receptionist, then to Team Manager of a high performing Real Estate team, and finally, to her current role as Operations Manager at Noakes Nickolas. In an era where instant gratification is increasingly prevalent, Hannah stands as a remarkable illustration of how persistent and unwavering hard work can lead to incredible opportunities and open doors.

Callan started his journey as a butcher, a carpet layer and then a call Center operator before eventually finding real estate. Since then his journey has been anything but easy. Beneath the loveable person that people naturally gravitate towards is a resilient, competitive leader that's dedicated to growth and being the best version of himself. A successful real estate agent, a business owner, a husband and now father, Callan shares his story of success and how he's always kept balance as the focus in his life.

Zac shares his incredible journey of growth, resilience and finding his way to success when life keeps throwing challenges at every turn.