“Don’t be afraid to take time and progress every day rather than going big too soon. Under the wing of someone, you have support for the first year or two. There’s no reason you can’t make five or $600,000 under a bigger brand.”
Nick’s journey began in construction, progressing from apprentice carpenter to running his own building company. Despite early success, the business faced challenges with projects beyond his experience level. This difficult period became what Nick calls “a blessing in disguise,” providing valuable business lessons.
The catalyst for his career change came when he witnessed a builder lose $80,000 on a project while the sales agent earned nearly $100,000 in commission. This revelation led him to explore buyers advocacy.
“We wanted to have a property advisor who could assist clients with buying, but also help manage their portfolio with construction advice.”
Nick’s construction expertise became his unique selling proposition. He developed proprietary tools including a buildability report app and thermal imaging technology that allows his team to identify issues within minutes.
“BAI opened my eyes to what you could do. I did like 660,000 GCI in the first 6 months.”
Looking ahead, Nick is launching a platform for other buyers agents to leverage Quantum’s systems and expertise. His goal is to expand nationally in 2025.
“My favourite part was seeing something I wanted and then buying it for significantly less than the advertised price. That was the thrill.”
