In the debut episode of the RMS Podcast, RMS Group CEO Curtis Way and President Laura Way-Olenek introduce the series and share the stories behind how they got started in real estate development.
From Curtis’ early days as a carpenter and project manager to building apartments, shopping centres, industrial projects, and large-scale multifamily developments across Western Canada, this episode explores the realities of becoming a developer and the lessons learned along the way.
The conversation covers:
- How real estate developers actually get started
- Why risk management is critical in development
- The importance of asking questions and learning through experience
- Partnerships, financing, and protecting your future
- Construction challenges and lessons from the field
- How RMS evolved from northern industrial projects into multifamily development
- Why “you don’t know what you don’t know” is one of the biggest lessons in the business
This episode also previews upcoming conversations on proformas, financing, CMHC, construction, legal issues, market trends, and property management.
Whether you're an aspiring developer, investor, entrepreneur, or simply curious about how buildings come to life, this series offers a behind-the-scenes look at the business of real estate development.
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https://rms-group.ca/ This series was produced by Road 55 in Edmonton, Alberta – Learn more at:
road55.caWhat is Real Estate Development: The Curtis Way?
Ever looked at a vacant piece of land and wondered how it becomes an apartment building, shopping centre, or thriving commercial property?
Join the team at RMS Group as they pull back the curtain on the world of real estate development. Through conversations with developers, investors, lenders, brokers, lawyers, property managers, and construction professionals, we'll explore the wins, the mistakes, the risks, and the opportunities behind every project.
From proformas and financing to market cycles, approvals, construction and property management, this podcast is designed for aspiring developers, experienced investors, and anyone interested in how great real estate projects get built.
Real stories. Real deals. Real lessons from the people doing the work every day.