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Before the Weekend ☀️

Kasey McDonald, Peter Schravemade

Booking Overview

A weekly Australian real estate industry interview and news-analysis show featuring agency leaders, property management specialists, technology founders, consultants and other property-sector practitioners. PR agencies could credibly pitch Australian real estate executives, property managers, buyer’s-agent specialists, proptech founders, housing-policy experts and authors with practical industry case studies; booking difficulty is medium because guests need strong sector expertise and a timely, substantive perspective.

Metrics

Episodes: 29

Frequency: Weekly

Rating: 5.0/5.0

Estimated listeners: < 100

Listener location: Australia

Instagram: 237 followers

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

hello@beforetheweekend.com

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Host

Kasey McDonald - Australian real estate podcast host covering property management, regulation, technology and major developments across the property sector.

Peter Schravemade - Australian real estate podcast host and industry commentator covering housing policy, property operations, compliance, technology and market developments.

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

medium
Typical Credentials:  
Established Australian real estate operators, agency principals, property management specialists, buyer’s-agent professionals, proptech founders, consultants, trainers, authors and housing-policy or regulatory experts.
Required Achievements:  
Built or led a real estate agency or property-management business, Founded or led a property technology company, Developed practical industry programs or operational models, Authored a business or property-sector book, Demonstrated substantial experience with Australian housing, regulation or compliance

Recent Guest Discussions

Peter Diamantidis - Property-manager Recognition Programs, Staff Retention, Performance Incentives And Organic Management Growth

Josh Deckart - The Australian Buyer’s-agent Market, Smsf-driven Demand, Operator Exits And Commercial Property Pressures

Peter Hutton - Agency Growth, Business Failure, Leadership Limits, Structural Mistakes And Rebuilding After Liquidation

Ellis Taylor - Current Real Estate Industry Developments And Professional Insights

Kasey Lawrence - Rental Applications, Bond Portability, Property-management Operations And The Economics Of Rent Rolls

Recent Topics

Property Management, Rental Regulation, Housing Policy, Proptech, Real Estate

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
Before the Weekend ☀️
:

Episode 22: Rents Hit the Ceiling and PropertyMe Opens Its Data | 9 October 2026

October 08, 2026

This week on Before the Weekend, Kasey McDonald and Peter Schravemade work through a week where the rental market finally said what Tim Lawless told them in March: tenants have no elasticity left.First, the Domain September quarter rent report. Capital-city house rents were flat at $700 a week despite a 1 per cent vacancy rate, Sydney and Canberra recorded their first quarterly falls in two years, and the Gold Coast is the most expensive city in the country for houses at $920 a week. Peter do...

Episode 21: eXp Calls Back, Surcharges, NSW Legislation | 2 October 2026

October 01, 2026

This week on Before the Weekend, Kasey McDonald and Peter Schravemade work through the call from eXp Australia's Country Leader confirming the end of the Class 2 pathway - and what it means for the model eXp was sold on. NSW has passed laws banning photos, social media and kids' details from rental applications, with AI-altered listing images now requiring disclosure, while REINSW's own master table counts 33 pieces of legislation and more than 2,000 amendments landing on agents in two years....

Episode 20: eXp Australia, One Third of Nothing and 90 Seconds Outside the Car | 25 September 2026

September 25, 2026

This week on Before the Weekend, Kasey McDonald and Peter Schravemade work through a week where the claims did not survive contact with the people who actually do the job.First, eXp Australia. Three social media posts, no press release and no mainstream coverage, but agents inside the business confirm it: the Class 2 and sales representative pathway is being terminated. Independent contractors with their own licence and entity are unaffected. The recruiters who built teams on the promise of p...

Frequently asked questions

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Before the Weekend ☀️
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How do I get in touch with Before the Weekend ☀️?

Before the Weekend ☀️ is hosted by Kasey McDonald and Peter Schravemade. Its publicly listed email is hello@beforetheweekend.com. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.

What is the email for Before the Weekend ☀️?

The publicly listed email for Before the Weekend ☀️: hello@beforetheweekend.com.

How many listeners does Before the Weekend ☀️ have?

Podseeker estimates Before the Weekend ☀️ reaches fewer than 100 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for Before the Weekend ☀️?

Before the Weekend ☀️ typically books working professionals with real expertise. Typical guest background: Established Australian real estate operators, agency principals, property management specialists, buyer’s-agent professionals, proptech founders, consultants, trainers, authors and housing-policy or regulatory experts. Common among recent guests: Built or led a real estate agency or property-management business; Founded or led a property technology company; Developed practical industry programs or operational models. Recent guests include Peter Diamantidis, Josh Deckart, and Peter Hutton.

How hard is it to get booked on Before the Weekend ☀️?

Medium. Guests usually need solid credentials in the topic and an idea that fits the show.

What topics does Before the Weekend ☀️ cover?

Recent episodes cover Property Management, Rental Regulation, Housing Policy, Proptech, and Real Estate. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.

Publicly listed emails

hello@beforetheweekend.com

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