GARRET WONG
Hey there, audience! This is the Investing to WIN podcast, the show dedicated to inspiring budding entrepreneurs and business owners to live balanced, fulfilled lives. Our guests share their personal journeys, struggles, adversity and success stories. If you're a person that is working too hard, thinking of change or looking towards a future goal, you've come to the right place!
This show is committed to offering honest conversations to discuss common sense strategies and professional guidance to achieving success and fulfillment.
Your host is Garret Wong; an Ex-Scientist turned Serial Entrepreneur who, while growing up saw his father and mother run 4 businesses simultaneously while still being able to travel. But when his father passed away at the early age of 59, just before he was ready to retire, Garret's path and perspective of "success" was changed forever. In addition to his other businesses he brings decades of experience in buying, renovating, and managing rental properties for investors across the world.
Thanks for being here and get ready to Invest to Win!
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EP: 012
Rolf Hitzer
Real Estate Agent, Royal LePage (Winnipeg)
What Buyers and Sellers Misunderstand About Winnipeg Real Estate Today
Many investors misunderstand where wholesaling crosses into regulated real estate activity. Rolf Hitzer explains the gray areas, real risks, and why changes may be coming sooner than expected.
EP: 011
Kyle Kostenuk
President of Kenmare Developments
How to Build Profitable Real Estate Developments Without Overleveraging
Many developers underestimate how leverage and construction strategy quietly erode returns. Kyle Kostenuk explains the overlooked decisions that separate profitable projects from costly, drawn-out developments.
EP: 010
Derek Rolstone
Principal at Stone HR Strategies
How Smart HR Practices Help Small Businesses Hire & Retain Better People
Most businesses lose people before week one. Derek Rolstone explains why poor first-day onboarding creates immediate buyer’s remorse—and how small changes dramatically improve retention and performance.
EP: 009
Royce Finley
Licensed Realtor at Royal LePage
How to Build a Referral-Driven Real Estate Business That Scales
Most agents mistake silence for patience. Royce Finley explains why consistent follow-up and systems—not hope or hustle—are discovered to protect trust and deals when markets slow.
EP: 008
Marc Ting
Real Estate Entrepreneur
How Marc Ting Builds Profitable Real Estate Flips Without Cutting Corners
Many first-time flippers lose money by renovating beyond their market. This conversation reveals why knowing the neighborhood—not the house—often determines whether a flip succeeds or quietly fails.
EP: 007
Garret Wong
Real Estate Investor
Underused Housing Tax Explained for Canadian Rental Property Owners
Many Canadian investors assume the Underused Housing Tax doesn’t apply to them. This episode exposes the filing mistake that can trigger $5,000 to $10,000 penalties per property.
EP: 006
Rafiq Punjani
International award-winning serial entrep
Building Scalable Businesses & Real Estate Wealth Without Burning Out
Most entrepreneurs unknowingly build themselves a job. This episode explores the costly mistake of choosing non-scalable businesses—and how collapsing time with proven systems can change your investment trajectory.
EP: 005
Dakotah Charron
Real Estate Investor
How Networking Actually Grows a Real Estate Investing Business
Most investors miss opportunities by entering networking with the wrong mindset. Dakota Sharon explains why one conversation—not more content—often determines who actually moves ahead.
EP: 004
Melanie Mitchell
Real Estate Investor
Short-Term Rentals in Winnipeg: What New Hosts Must Know Now
Short-term rentals aren’t passive income—and Winnipeg’s proposed bylaw proves it. Melanie Mitchell explains the hidden workload, review-pressure reality, and why “grandfathering” could quietly eliminate most STR supply within a decade.
EP: 003
Garret Wong
Real Estate Investor
Rent Regulation Mistakes That Can Destroy a Real Estate Portfolio
One overlooked rent regulation rule turned renovations into a $260,000 liability. This episode breaks down the compliance mistake investors make after upgrades—and why “tenant approval” doesn’t protect you.
EP: 002
Mike Schroeder
Accredited Mortgage Professional (Canada)
Fixed vs Variable Mortgages: What Real Estate Investors Get Wrong
Most investors choose mortgage products based on rates - not risk. In this episode, mortgage broker Mike Schroeder explains why that mistake quietly costs investors tens of thousands of dollars.
EP: 001
Merouane Abed
Real Estate Investor & Sales and Marketing Manager
Exploring Secondary Suites: Insights from Merouane Abed
Most investors obsess over permits and layout, but the real profit killer is simpler: overestimating basement rents and underbudgeting renovations. Merouane Abed shares the pricing mistake that forced a $400 rent drop, and how he now stress-tests every secondary suite deal.