BROKER'S PLAYBOOK ™

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SIMEON PAPAILIAS EVERY OTHER WEDNESDAY

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Whether you’re a real estate agent or team leader, new to the business or an experienced professional, getting it right makes all the difference. There’s no better way to get it right than having the right mindset and the right info provided by the top experts in Canada. Our show was designed to leverage the who’s who of the industry to share the latest on where it stands today, and more importantly, to encourage the growth of what it can become by applying the right knowledge and tools. That’s what Broker’s Playbook is all about.

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LATEST

EPISODE

Scaling to $1B in Real Estate through Trust

Simeon Papailias sits down with Basem Hanna, founder and CEO of Almega Corp., to uncover how he built a $1 billion real estate portfolio—not through hype, but by leveraging trust, relationships, and smart community capital. From co-founding one of Canada’s most successful cannabis companies to leading purpose-built rental developments, Basem’s journey is anything but traditional. In this powerful episode of Broker’s Playbook, you’ll hear how Basem transitioned from Bay Street to building generational wealth through real estate—with his own community at the core of every decision. Whether you’re a realtor looking to invest, a developer aiming to scale, or an agent ready to level up your career, this episode is packed with insights that will change the way you see real estate.

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If you’re a leader who’s been able to overcome challenges and deliver an amazing result, Brokers Playbook wants you to share! Tell your inspiring story and help others reach a higher level.

NOTABLE
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NOTABLE GUESTS

Some of our most notable guests include:

PATRICK FRANCEY

CEO of the Real Estate Investment Network, Canada’s leading Real Estate Education program.

TIM HUDAK

Tim Hudak is the CEO of the Ontario Real Estate Association, Canada’s largest provincial real estate industry association.

JARED JAMES

Owns Jared James Enterprises, named realtor magazines 30 under 30, Named one of the 25 most influential people in the real estate industry today

HUNTER MILBORNE

President and founder of Milborne group, Co-owner of Sotheby’s International Realty Canada and partner at Gulf Sotheby’s, named dean of condos by Canadian Business Magazine

CAROLYN CHENG

COO of Royal LePage Canada

PHIL SOPER

President and CEO of Royal LePage Canada and Brookfield Real Estate Services

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SIMEON PAPAILIAS

Simeon Papailias - Founder & CEO - Broker's Playbook
When it comes to real estate, no one does it quite like Simeon Papailias. As a highly respected, heavily connected industry leader and influencer, Simeon is one of the nation’s top professionals relied on for market knowledge, expertise, and straight-forward advice. Whether it’s with valued clients, his growing team, or lifelong friends in the business, his authentic approach connects people across cultures, demographics and regions.
While attending Ryerson University’s Accounting and Financial Management program, his fascination with numbers and analytics led him to the commercial and investment real estate world. Committed to having an unmatched work ethic and unwavering integrity in the field, Simeon served as chairman at Royal LePage for a decade while expanding his network to include successful builders and investors across Ontario.