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Episode 12

Saskatoon Short-rentals with Squire Properties

Exploring short-rental opportunities in Saskatoon with Squire Properties — tips on property management, local market insights, and how to succeed as a host in Saskatchewan.

Jun 15, 2025

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Travel Pro Jason Atakhanov — Setsail Marketing Tips for Global Advertising
EP 11
Episode 11·May 22, 2025

Travel Pro Jason Atakhanov — Setsail Marketing Tips for Global Advertising

Jason Atakhanov from Setsail shares expert marketing tips for reaching a global audience of healthcare travelers and property owners.

Ontario Property Owning with Beverley North — The Best Niagara Region Landlord
EP 10
Episode 10·May 1, 2025

Ontario Property Owning with Beverley North — The Best Niagara Region Landlord

Beverley North shares her journey as a top landlord in the Niagara Region, covering property management, tenant relations, and what makes Ontario a great market for hosts.

Short-Term Rental Success with Stacey St. John — Renting Tips from LIVE BIG
EP 9
Episode 9·Apr 10, 2025

Short-Term Rental Success with Stacey St. John — Renting Tips from LIVE BIG

Stacey St. John from LIVE BIG shares proven strategies for short-term rental success, from pricing to guest experience.

Canada vs USA Nursing with Nurse Olga + International Nursing in Australia!
EP 8
Episode 8·Mar 20, 2025

Canada vs USA Nursing with Nurse Olga + International Nursing in Australia!

Nurse Olga compares working in Canada vs the USA and shares her experience with international nursing in Australia.

Travel Nurse Help and Content Creation Tips from Nurse Kieara
EP 7
Episode 7·Mar 5, 2025

Travel Nurse Help and Content Creation Tips from Nurse Kieara

Nurse Kieara talks about building a content creation brand alongside travel nursing, covering beauty, travel, and lifestyle tips.

Canada Day Celebration — Ontario, Alberta, BC, and more!
EP 6
Episode 6·Feb 15, 2025

Canada Day Celebration — Ontario, Alberta, BC, and more!

A festive Canada Day special celebrating the communities and healthcare workers across Ontario, Alberta, BC, and beyond.

Ontario Landlords Watch with Kayla Andrade — Landlord and Housing Tips!
EP 5
Episode 5·Feb 1, 2025

Ontario Landlords Watch with Kayla Andrade — Landlord and Housing Tips!

Kayla Andrade shares practical tips for Ontario landlords on managing rental properties and navigating housing regulations.

Canadian Travel Nurse Challenges with Nurse Roseline
EP 4
Episode 4·Jan 18, 2025

Canadian Travel Nurse Challenges with Nurse Roseline

Nurse Roseline opens up about the real challenges Canadian travel nurses face — from finding housing to navigating policies across provinces.

Nurse Week with Nurse O'fela!
EP 3
Episode 3·Jan 5, 2025

Nurse Week with Nurse O'fela!

Celebrating Nurse Week with Nurse O'fela — stories of resilience, community, and the heart of healthcare.

Renting and Renters with Openroom CEO, Weiting Bollu
EP 2
Episode 2·Dec 20, 2024

Renting and Renters with Openroom CEO, Weiting Bollu

Weiting Bollu, CEO of Openroom, joins us to discuss the future of renting, tenant screening, and building trust between hosts and renters.

What is a Travel Nurse?
EP 1
Episode 1·Dec 1, 2024

What is a Travel Nurse?

The pilot episode! We explore what travel nursing really is, how it works in Canada, and why it's becoming one of the most exciting career paths in healthcare.

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