The Russell Westcott Podcast
Episodes
Self Storage Masterclass
16 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
What if there was a real estate asset class with lower expenses, fewer operational headaches, and strong demand regardless of the economy? In this epi...
Surviving Real Estate Cycles
24 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
What 25 Years, Market Crashes, and Hard Lessons Teach You About Still Standing When Others Quit Most investors only experience rising markets — but ...
Build It. Own It.
17 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Russell Westcott is interviewed by Derek Issac from Rapid Results Creators for a practical, behind-the-scenes conversation about how ...
Built on Cash Flow
10 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Russell Westcott sits down with real estate investor and strategist Christian Szpilfogel for a grounded, no-hype conversation about w...
The Accident That Changed Everything
03 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Russell Westcott sits down with Calgary real estate leader and content creator Jared Chamberlain for a candid, wide-ranging conversat...
Rebuilding, Rising & Results
27 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Russell Westcott sits down with real estate investor and business owner Christine Traynor for one of the most honest conversations of...
Built to Last
20 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
EPISODE OVERVIEW In this episode, Russell Westcott sits down with Quentin D’Souza and Rob Break for an unfiltered, high-level conversation about rea...
Back to Basics
13 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
EPISODE OVERVIEW After a two-year pause, Russell Westcott returns with a raw, reflective solo episode to open Season 5 of the podcast. This episode se...
Opening the Door
06 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
We’re back, and Season Five is officially underway. After a two-year break, the Russell Westcott Podcast returns with a brand new season. This short...
🔓 The Proven Presentation Formula to Unlock Unlimited Capital💲
23 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
You have a grand vision, inspiring dreams, and an endless supply of hunger & ambition. But you’ve probably realized that starting, growing, and ...
🏆 How To Win Real Life Monopoly 🏢
16 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
How To Win Real Life Monopoly featuring Investor Chris Smith Don't know if I should share this, in case I ever find myself playing Monopoly with you. ...
🚦Starting Over- Reinventing Your Life and Recreating Your Future
09 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Starting Over- Reinventing Your Life and Recreating Your Future featuring Mike Banks A little over 2 years ago, Mike Banks decided to burn everything ...
Why 🎓 S-M-A-R-T Goals Are Stupid! Goal Setting For Real Estate Investors
02 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Why S-M-A-R-T Goals Are Stupid! Goal Setting For Real Estate Investors Setting GOALS, especially in January, is a bit of a cliche. Nonetheless, it's a...
🎁 Christmas Gift #4- Jason Mattern
28 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
(REPLAY) Build Businesses --> Invest in Real Estate- Featuring Jason Mattern Rich Dad Poor Dad, was one of the first books that started me on my ...
🎁 Christmas Gift #3- Arlen Dahlin
26 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
(Replay) Overcome ALL Your Investor Objections- Featuring Arlen Dahlin So honoured to bring you the second part of my interview with Arlen Dahlin. ...
🎁 Christmas Gift #2- Dave Steele
21 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
(Replay) Building A Multi-Billion Dollar Real Estate Portfolio; Developing People, and Growing Your Team featuring Dave Steele Scaling an investment p...
🎁 Christmas Gift #1- Jules McKenzie
19 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
(REPLAY) Do You Have What It Takes To Finish The Race- Featuring Jules McKenzie If you start at the back of the pack, do you have what it takes to sti...
👸 How Does Rent To Own Work In Real Estate With The Rent To Own Queen Rachel Oliver
12 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
👸 How Does Rent To Own Work In Real Estate With The Rent To Own Queen Rachel Oliver If you are looking for a specialized real estate investing stra...
🚨 From Trauma to Triumph; Lego 🧱 Building in Real Life
28 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
🚨 From Trauma to Triumph; Lego 🧱 Building in Real Life. Picture this... you're a City Police officer, and your day starts out like most, until y...
⏰ A Timely Mortgage Market Update with Dalia Barsoum
21 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
⏰ A Timely Mortgage Market Update with Dalia Barsoum The Mortgage market is moving quickly and you need to stay on top of your financing. Now more t...
🥇 Real Estate Strategy That Works For Today’s Market Conditions
14 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Tap into equity AND increase your cash flow 🥇 Real Estate strategy that works for today’s market conditions... Does investing in Real Estate feel...
Real Estate Strategies ♟️ For Busy People; When Your Side Hustles Have Side Hustles
07 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Real Estate Strategies ♟️ For Busy People; When Your Side Hustles Have Side Hustles Meet Dan & Jessica Chisholm; their story is very typical.....
You Have 🚫 No Excuses... What A Crazy Story!
31 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
You Have 🚫 No Excuses... What A Crazy Story Featuring Tahani Aburaneh Buckle up for a wild story of grit, perseverance and overcoming some unbeliev...
How To Choose 📈 The Best Performing Real Estate Markets 🚀
24 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
How To Choose The Best Performing Real Estate Markets Time to roll-up your sleeves and dive deep. In this episode enjoy a recent Podcast episode I had...
☠️ Death, Taxes & Legacy Planning... All The Fun Stuff
13 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Not everything in Real Estate is all Sunshine and Rainbows. In today's episode, we dive headfirst into the 'what-ifs in life; Death, taxes & Legac...
🎉 Celebration Time... Three Year Podcast Anniversary
04 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
July 3, 2020... the first episode of this Podcast was published. At that time, I committed to posting at least one episode a week for three years, the...
🛑 Before You Quit Your Job 💼 Listen To This Advice From Jamie Gruber
27 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In a follow-up episode from 2 years ago, Jamie Gruber returns to share the next chapter on his Entrepreneurial journey. Almost 2 years ago to the day ...
📲The Real Estate Investors’ Social Media Strategy
21 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The Real Estate Investors' Social Media Strategy In the latest Podcast, we dove deep into the tactics of creating your social media influence. Specifi...
Building Real Estate Wealth Brick by Brick 🧱: Mastering the Art of Long-Term Investment Success 🥇
14 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Building Real Estate Wealth Brick by Brick 🧱: Mastering the Art of Long-Term Investment Success 🥇 In this episode, we delve into the amazing wor...
Commercial Financing 💰 Options For Residential Properties 🏢
06 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Commercial Financing 💰 Options For Residential Properties 🏢 Feeling tapped out at traditional banks... perhaps you need to think BIGGER! There...
Real Estate Legacies 🏢 Are Built One Property At A Time
30 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Real Estate Legacies Are Built One Property At A Time... Mike and Kayla Westie are rising Star Real Estate Investors. They have made all the proper st...
Niche Down To Blow Up 💥; 350 Furnished Suites & Growing!
23 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Niching down, isn't limiting, it's required to grow and scale. In order to become a master of a skill you need to know more about less. We are excited...
Building Your Real Estate Empire 🏢 While Raising A Growing Family
16 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We are excited to introduce you to Carleen Su from Tru Capital Real Estate Investments in today's episode. Carleen is a powerhouse investor. She is gr...
🥇 Edmonton Real Estate Investment: Where, What & How to Invest. Property Tour 🚌 for Maximum Returns
09 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Edmonton Real Estate Investment: Property Tour for Maximum Returns - Where, What & How to Invest! Where, What and How to Invest in the Edmonton Real E...
📈 Elevating Your Most Important Real Estate Investing Relationship 🤗
02 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
📈 Elevating Your Most Important Real Estate Investing Relationship 🤗 Featuring MacKenzie Wilson When assembling your Real Estate power team, ...
From 🪨 Rock Bottom to Hosting Canada’s Largest Multi-Family 🏢 Investing Conference
25 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
From Rock Bottom to Hosting Canada's Largest Multi-Family Investing Conference In this podcast, you will hear the inspiring story of Seth Ferguson, wh...
How to Scale 📈 from One Property 🏡 & You’re Gonna Get Peed On! 😾
18 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
How to Scale from One Property & Grow Your Real Estate Portfolio With Mike Bugg. Plus... You're Gonna Get Peed On! Mike is a four time repeat guest......
5-Minute Friday Fire 🔥 - 10
07 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
5-minutes of Real Talk Let's Go! https://russellwestcott.com/
🤷♂️ Problem or Opportunity? Canada’s Real Estate Market 🏚️
05 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This episode tackles the extensive and complex topic, THE CANADIAN HOUSING MARKET. This episode comes from a few recent podcasts where I was a gues...
5-Minute Friday Fire 🔥 - 9
31 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
5-minutes of Real Talk Let's Go! https://russellwestcott.com/
The Real Estate Debate 🤔: Buy Now, Or Wait ⏰?
29 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Investing in Real Estate is a major financial decision that requires careful consideration of various factors, such as the current real estate market,...
5-Minute Friday Fire 🔥 - 8
24 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
5-minutes of Real Talk Let's Go! https://russellwestcott.com/
How To Build Your Personal Real Estate 🏘️ Investing Pension Plan 💰 [UPDATED]
22 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Build a $2.22M Pension plan that pays you $105K per year, like clockwork. Learn how to safely and reliably build your personalized Real Estate pens...
5-Minute Friday Fire 🔥 - 7
17 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
5-minutes of Real Talk Let's Go!
Mastering the **Skills to Pay the Bills** and Build Your Empire
15 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Take Action: Shoot the Puck More Than Others. Thank you Chris Shebib for the opportunity to be a guest on your podcast (The Hidden Upside). You are a ...
5-Minute Friday Fire 🔥 - 6
10 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
5-minutes of Real Talk Let's Go!
Value-Add Real Estate Investing in Ontario’s Thriving Niagara Region
08 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In today's episode, you will meet Jon Beam, a savvy Real Estate investor in the Niagara region of Ontario. Jon shares with you the story of the 'me...
5-Minute Friday Fire 🔥 - 5
03 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
5-minutes of Real Talk Let's Go!
Hamilton Real Estate Insights: Navigating the Duplex Conversion Process
01 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this Episode Joe Costanza & I go headfirst into one of his current Duplex conversion properties in Hamilton. We discuss all the details of the p...
5-Minute Friday Fire 🔥 - 4
24 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
5-minutes of Real Talk Let's Go!
♟️ Strategies for Successful In-fill Property 🏗️ Development in Edmonton (Deep dive into the Numbers)
22 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode featuring Brian Banks, we dive into the world of in-fill property development in Edmonton. We discuss the unique opportunities and ...
5-Minute Friday Fire 🔥 - 3
17 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
5-minutes of Real Talk Let's Go!
🎙️ Speak Your Way to Success: Harnessing the Power of Public Speaking in Real Estate
15 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Building Your Real Estate Empire Through Public Speaking - In this podcast, we'll show you how to leverage the power of public speaking to grow your r...
5-Minute Friday Fire 🔥 - 2
10 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
5-minutes of Real Talk Let's Go!
Adding Value 📈 to Multi-Family 🏙️ Properties: A Case Study
08 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Maximizing Your Multi-Family Investment: Strategies for Adding Value to Your Property- Featuring Cory Sperle In this podcast episode, Cory and I ta...
5-Minute Friday Fire 🔥 - 1
03 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Brand new segment launching today. 5-minutes of Real Talk Let's Go!
The Good 😇, The Bad 😈 & The Ugly 😱. Reflections on the Past 12 Months.
01 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Another 12 months, and some special Birthday reflections The year that was, and a look ahead... I'm grateful and blessed to have the opportunity...
Perspectives on the 2023 Canadian 🏘️ Housing Market
25 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Perspectives on the 2023 Canadian Housing Market In this recent interview, I share with you some much-needed perspectives and a realistic look at the ...
Four Fundamental Building Blocks 🧱 of Raising Capital Success 💰
18 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The Easy & Proven Way To Build A Portfolio of Properties. Feeling Stuck? In this Podcast episode (live presentation style), I share how to bust throug...
📈 Edmonton Real Estate 🏘️ Investment Market Update
11 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
An updated conversation about the Edmonton Investment Real Estate Market. Things have changed over the past year and its time for an update. In this e...
The *Real* Real Estate 🏚️ Story NO ONE Will Tell You 🤐
04 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The 'Real', Real Estate 🏚️ Story NO ONE Will Tell You 🤐 Tom & Nick Karadza, are Rockstars. They are the leaders of the Rockstar Real Estate In...
Where in Canada 🇨🇦 Should You Invest In Real Estate 🏢
13 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Where in Canada should you invest? ALBERTA? ONTARIO? BC? How about Saskatchewan? Recently I had the honour to share my insights on a good friend's You...
Ontario Multifamily Property Purchase Case Study with Mike Beer 🍻
15 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Would the last investor still standing in Ontario please turn out the lights... NOT SO FAST, says my guest today. Mike Beer is a veteran Real Estate i...
The Bank of Canada Lied 🤬... Here’s How To Fight 🥊 Back.
01 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Discover How to Optimize Your Real Estate Cash Flow Are rising interest rates giving you the blues? According to the bank of Canada, rates were suppos...
Steve D. Sims- How to Accomplish Your Wildest Real Estate Investing Goals 🥇
18 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
How to Accomplish ALL your Real Estate Investing Goals. We're Off to See the Wizard 🪄... The Wonderful Wizard of Oz. If you had a real-life audienc...
The ONE THING ☝️ All Real Estate Investors Need To Be Successful.
11 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The ONE THING ☝️ That Real Estate Investors Need To Be Successful. Recently, I was pleased to be on the Let's Get Real Estate with Danielle Chiass...
Getting Started 🚀 Investing In Real Estate... The Right Way (3 simple steps)
04 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Here's a Real Estate beginner tutorial where I cover THE FIRST 3 THINGS you need to do to prepare you for and invest in real estate. So if you ar...
The Real Estate EASY MONEY 💰 Days, Are OVER!
27 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Easy money, in generic terms, represents a condition with low-interest rates, and it's easier for banks and lenders to loan money to Real Estate Inves...
Lifestyle By Design; Creating Financial Independence
13 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Lifestyle By Design; Creating Financial Independence Featuring Nelson Camp I was recently on a webinar, and the host asked a simple question; Why are ...
(Pt. 2) Is A Real Estate Investment Trust (REIT) A Good Investment Strategy?
06 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Is A Real Estate Investment Trust (REIT) A Good Investment Strategy? The conclusion to the conversation with Domenic Mandato, plus a special bonus mes...
Is A Real Estate Investment Trust (REIT) A Good Investment Strategy?
30 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
REITs Explained for Canadians. In this episode, I have the honour of sitting down one-on-one with Domenic Mandato from InvestPlus properties. We discu...
Rent to Own Real Estate Investing (Explained Step by Step)
23 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Rent to Own Real Estate (Explained Step by Step) There are many myths and misconceptions about Rent to Own investing. What are the pros and cons? Is t...
SuperSuites; Everything’s Bigger In Texas
16 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Buying, selling, repositioning assets and moving to Texas are just a few topics my guest, Derek Peever, discusses in today's episode. Derek joined me ...
Buying Commercial Real Estate for Beginners [Includes Free Template]
09 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
A step by step guide to buying your first Commercial Property with Tim Blake. Buying Commercial Real Estate for Beginners [A Step-by-Step Guide] On th...
Solutions To Rising Interest Rates With Dalia Barsoum
02 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Rising Mortgage Interest rates got you down? Are you looking at the current market conditions as an obstacle or an opportunity? In today's episode, R...
The Private Lending Primer; Treat Your Private Lending Like a Business
26 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Private lending has several Pros and Cons over traditional lenders. Learn the insider secrets from a family run business with more than 5 decades of e...
Single-Family vs. Multi-Family: Which One Is Best For You
19 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Spoiler alert! On the subject of single family vs. multifamily, it’s not a matter of "or" but an "and". But whether you already own some property...
Bank of Canada Raises Key Interest Rate With a Bang… Is It time To Worry?
14 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
July 13, 2022, Bank Of Canada's Shocking Rate Hike What Does This Mean For Real Estate Investors in 2022. A 100 basis point rate hike… the biggest i...
The Seven Reasons Why Canada Is Poised To Be An Economic Superpower
12 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Is Canada poised to have an incredible boom economically in the long run? In this episode, I share with you the seven economic advantages Canada has i...
Your Real Estate Investments Should Fund Your Life Passion
05 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Build Your Real Estate Wealth With Low Risks and High Rewards When you’re working on a full-time job and investing in a property for passive income,...
Heartfelt THANK YOU, and Celebration
30 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
July 2, 2020 Episode 1 of this humble podcast was launched. If you have listened to one episode or all 116 episodes (so far). Thank you! Today's e...
(Pt. 2) Accounting and Bookkeeping Best Practices For Real Estate Investors
28 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Accounting and Bookkeeping Best Practices For Real Estate Investors Pt. 2 Welcome to the conclusion of this two part Podcast interview. Truthfully ans...
Accounting and Bookkeeping Best Practices For Real Estate Investors
21 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Accounting and Bookkeeping Best Practices For Real Estate Investors Pt. 1 Welcome to a brand new expert Podcast interview. Truthfully answer this; if ...
(Pt 2) Building A Multi-Billion Dollar Real Estate Portfolio; Developing People, and Growing Your Team
07 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
"There is no success without a pile of people making it successful." In this final interview with Dave Steele, we highlighted the importance of dev...
Building A Multi-Billion Dollar Real Estate Portfolio; Developing People, and Growing Your Team
31 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Scaling an investment portfolio not only requires money; it also needs a lot of planning and flawless execution. To grow your real estate portfolio...
(Pt 2) Blueprint for Fast Growth 78 Apartment Units in Just 18 Months
24 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The second part of this interview revolves around developing due diligence systems for your business. Mike goes over risk disclosure, how to prote...
Blueprint for Fast Growth 78 Apartment Units in Just 18 Months
17 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Real estate entrepreneurs are professional problem solvers. As much as you would like real estate to go off without a hitch, you still have to over...
(Pt 2) Private Real Estate Investments; Confessions of A Professional Capital Raiser
10 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We’re closing this interview by offering independent, objective financial advice brought to you by our professional capital raiser, Justin Smith....
Private Real Estate Investments; Confessions of A Professional Capital Raiser
03 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
When you’re a real estate investor, it doesn’t necessarily mean that you have to do all the work. The beauty of of this business model is th...
Deep Diving into The Deep End of Personal Development
26 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The key to evolving in your career and your life beyond the years of training is to ensure that you are developing your morals as a person. Persona...
How To Buy A Multi-Family Apartment Building in Canada
19 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Achieving success in the real estate world goes way beyond just having a license or closing a couple of deals. Having the heart to follow conventio...
The Battle of Alberta Real Estate Market: Edmonton vs Calgary, Where to Invest Your Money?
12 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
There’s always been a rivalry between Alberta’s two major cities: Edmonton and Calgary. In terms of the housing market, which do you think is be...
The Fate of Eastern Canada Real Estate Market
05 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The housing market plays a vital role in Canada’s economy — both personally and broadly. Anyone who has been involved in the housing world long...
Strategically Renovate & Reposition Multi Family Apartment Buildings
29 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Are you ready to take the ugliest properties and transform them into the nicest? You’ve come to the right show, and you’re in luck because toda...
Canadian Housing Market Predictions; Has The Market Peaked?
22 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The real estate market broke several records by the end of 2021, including prices. It is no surprise to anyone, especially homebuyers, that housing ...
Ultimate Property Flipping Guide: How to Flip Houses for Fun and Profit
15 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Ah yes, the start of another podcasting century. Welcome to episode 101, and we’re off for a good start because today, we’ll learn the magic behi...
Your ‘Mix-Tape’ of Inspiration; Celebrating 100 Episodes
08 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
I started this podcast about two years ago because I have a mission, and that is to encourage people. It brings me so much joy when I know that I can...
(Pt 2) The Guide to Building Massive Profits with Multi-family Investments
01 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Guys, one episode before we reach the hundredth mark! I can't believe that we've already made such a huge milestone. And I am so thankful to all of y...
The Guide to Building Massive Profits with Multi-family Investments
22 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Multi-family properties are in a sky-rocket right now. With the potential financial benefits that come along with it, there's no doubt that real estat...
(Pt 2) Overcoming Adversity, Grief & Trauma; Using it as a Driving Force to Your Real Estate Business
15 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We are back with the second instalment of this interview. In this segment, Niran shares how real estate became a part of his life after that fateful e...