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City of Sales

4 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 3 years ago -

Stephen Barfoot talks to some of the most interesting and successful people in Auckland real estate. Barfoot & Thompson was founded in 1923 by Stephen's grandfather Val Barfoot and is the leading real estate company in Auckland, New Zealand. Located on one of the most beautiful natural coastlines in the world, Auckland is known as the "City of Sails" due to the residents of this city owning more boats per capita than any other city worldwide.

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Episodes

Andy Dye

December 02, 2020 02:00 - 1 hour - 44.6 MB

"Mitre 10 Changing Rooms" was one of my favourite TV shows growing up. So it was a privilege to have a conversation with Andy Dye, who played the role of "Handy Andy". Following a stint on Celebrity Treasure Island, and presenter with Radio Hauraki and Classic Hits, Andy joined Barfoot & Thompson. Andy has been with Barfoot & Thompson since 2004 - firstly as one of the top salespeople in the Bays, and currently as Manager of the Ellerslie office.

Sharon Kenny

November 08, 2020 11:00 - 1 hour - 62.7 MB

Sharon has one of the most extraordinary life stories I have heard.  Against the odds and after a childhood filled with difficulties most of us could not imagine, she has gone on to have a remarkable career and a happy, loving family.  From founder of Green Acres, At Your Request, and Beauty on Demand franchise groups to host of Candid Camera to marketer of high-end rural properties with Barfoot & Thompson, Sharon's career is as astonishing as the rest of her life.

Garth Barfoot

October 28, 2020 00:00 - 1 hour - 51.6 MB

After briefly considering a career in farming, Garth joined the business in 1959, making tea for the company accountant.  Garth went on to have an almost 60-year career, working alongside three generations of Thompsons to make Barfoot & Thompson what it is today. Retiring in 2017 to start a new career as an international triathlete, Garth has shown the same tenacity, ambition and competitive spirit that brought him considerable success in his business career.  The travel restrictions of 20...

Munish and Shveta Seth

August 06, 2020 19:00 - 1 hour - 55.4 MB

Munish Seth started his real estate career in 2004 and since then has achieved over 800 sales. He has been in the Barfoot & Thompson top 25 three times, has spoken at the Barfoot & Thompson Convention, and has been top salesperson at the Dannemora office seven years in a row.  With a masters degree in history, a law degree, and postgraduate qualifications in sales and marketing, Munish is uniquely qualified to be one of Auckland's top real estate salespeople.  Shveta Seth has a law degree,...