The Open House

This week on The Open House, Ben and Richard sit down with Emily from Emily’s Esthetics to talk about what it really looks like to build a business from the ground up at just 23 years old.

From getting laid off and opening her own business a month later, to growing a loyal client base, hiring a team, and dreaming about one day franchising across Canada, Emily shares the real story behind her success. The conversation dives into entrepreneurship, taking risks before you feel ready, learning to set boundaries, building a brand people trust, and why personality matters just as much as skill when growing a business.

They also get into skincare, self-care, social media, small-town business life, and the balancing act of building something big while still making time to live your actual life. It’s an honest, fun, and inspiring episode for anyone chasing a dream, growing a business, or just trying to figure things out as they go.

Plus: facials, hydrofacials, brows, bestie spa days, and a completely reasonable amount of chest-waxing talk.

If you’ve ever wondered what it takes to bet on yourself and make it work, this episode is for you.

This week on The Open House Podcast, Ben and Richard do something rare (and mildly reckless): they invite on guests they’d never met before hitting record.

Meet Anna and Alex from GB Singles Social

the Georgian Bay-area singles club creating real, in person connection through fun events like trivia nights, bowling, walks, and yes, the occasional euchre tournament. Think less awkward speed dating, more “actually enjoying yourself while meeting new people.”

We talk about how GB Singles Social started in 2025, how they keep events welcoming and safe (including the genius “wing pal” option), why small town dating has its own special plot twists, and what success looks like when your best members literally meet someone and “graduate” out of the group.

If you’re single in the area, know someone who is, or you just miss the concept of humans talking to humans — you’re going to love this one.

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Follow @gbsinglessocial on Instagram for event updates and the sign up form.

Next Event
April 9 at Quayles — euchre tournament night.

As always, thanks for stopping by our open house.

Title: From Banker to Builder: Dennis Aguirre on Real Estate, Fatherhood & Playing the Long Game

What do you get when you mix retail sales, banking, construction, mortgages, and a little Duolingo?
You get Dennis Aguirre.

In this episode of The Open House Podcast, we sit down with Caledon and Vaughan realtor Dennis Aguirre to talk about:

• Building a real estate career from the ground up
• Why client experience beats flashy marketing every time
• The condo market reality in the GTA
• Pricing strategy in a shifting market
• Why time is your most valuable currency
• Young fatherhood, ambition, and learning to love the season you’re in

Dennis shares his journey from overnight banking shifts and insurance contracts to managing new developments and finally stepping fully into real estate in 2021. We dive into what he’s seeing in the Caledon and Vaughan markets, what buyers and sellers need to understand right now, and why playing the long game matters more than timing the perfect move.

We also get real about:

• Balancing business growth with being present as a dad
• The guilt, the grind, and the growth of entrepreneurship
• The power of “no” and protecting your time
• Social media, collaboration, and building relationships beyond your backyard

And yes… there’s plenty of golf talk.

If you’re a young parent building a business, a realtor navigating today’s market, or someone who believes ambition and gratitude can coexist, this one’s for you.

🎧 If you made it to the end… you know what to do.
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