Mar 26 2025 16 mins 1
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Steven Carroll joins the podcast to discuss his appointment as the new CEO of RISE, an organisation dedicated to supporting mental health and wellbeing in the real estate industry. The conversation explores both the digital transformation of real estate and the growing focus on mental health support for industry professionals.
• Digital Live charity bike ride in Thailand raised $417,000, taking total contributions to over $2 million since 2019
• Steven Carroll's background includes working in UK media during the internet's early days and as Director of Sales for REA Group
• Australian consumers choose individual agents rather than offices, making personal branding crucial
• Australians are the most impatient Uber users globally, reflecting changing consumer expectations for immediacy
• COVID accelerated digital transformation in real estate by approximately 10 years
• RISE focuses on helping professionals identify warning signs of mental health issues
• The RISE app provides tools for agents to help themselves, colleagues and family navigate mental health challenges
• RISE leadership conference coming April 10-11 will focus on creating cultures where it's "okay to say I'm not okay"
• Steve shares a personal story about losing a friend to suicide due to unrecognised warning signs
Check the show notes and the link to episode 116 for a feature interview with Mark Kentwell from Nexar.
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