Smile: The Makeover Scoop
Smile: The Makeover Scoop
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Get ready to sink your teeth into *Smile: The Makeover Scoop*—your go-to podcast for all things dental with a juicy twist! From celebrity smile makeovers to debunking those too-good-to-be-true before-and-afters, we uncover the truth behind the trends. We’re not afraid to tackle taboo topics while serving up expert advice, dental health insights, and personal stories from patients who’ve transformed their smiles.
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The podcast focuses on cosmetic dentistry, personal transformation stories, and health-related discussions within the dental community, featuring episodes like celebrity makeover insights, candid conversations on beauty standards, and expert tips on dental health, such as tackling taboo topics and addressing the reality behind popular cosmetic procedures.
Get ready to sink your teeth into *Smile: The Makeover Scoop*—your go-to podcast for all things dental with a juicy twist! From celebrity smile makeovers to debunking those too-good-to-be-true before-and-afters, we uncover the truth behind the trends. We’re not afraid to tackle taboo topics while serving up expert advice, dental health insights, and personal stories from patients who’ve transformed their smiles.
In this episode, we sit down with Dylan Francis, Sales Director at WHITEFOX Real Estate, to uncover the real story behind one of Melbourne’s most recognisable agents. From growing up in Brunswick to leading a high-performing team in one of Australia’s most competitive markets, Dylan opens up about the reality of real estate — beyond the luxe listings and auction-day hype.
We explore his journey from landscaping to real estate, the evolution of Melbourne’s property market, and the human side of the industry — from building trust and managing high-stakes negotiations, to personal branding, lifestyle influence, leadership, and even working alongside his wife, Nikia, an interior stylist.
Dylan breaks down first-home buyer questions — including budgeting, choosing suburbs, red flags to watch for, inspection tips, negotiation tactics, auction strategy, and how to spot a genuine agent. He also shares insights on Melbourne’s rental crisis, emerging suburbs, and why personality and storytelling sell property in today’s market.
Whether you’re a first-home buyer, property enthusiast, or simply curious about what really happens behind the scenes of million-dollar deals — this episode is packed with honest advice, market insights, and real human stories.New episodes drop every Thursday so be sure to follow us on all our handles @smilethemakeoverscop to stay in the loop. 👄
Chapters
00:00 Sneak Peek
00:56 Intro
01:33 Growing up in Brunswick: Dylan Francis (WHITEFOX Real Estate)
02:53 Market in Brunswick
03:50 What excites you most about real estate?
04:36 How it started?
06:10 What’s it really like being a real estate agent?
06:58 Work Life Balance
08:23 Working with wife, Nikia (Interior Designer)
09:26 How would your team at WHITEFOX describe your leadership?
10:00 What is the goal?
10:33 Was there a defining moment when you thought to yourself that real estate was for you?
11:15 Any challenges in your career?
12:00 What makes Melbourne most competitive in the property market?
12:50 Any particular suburb to look out for in the Melbourne market?
14:10 Overview of Rental Crisis
15:07 Listeners Qs (First Home Buyers): Wait for Deposit or get into the market?
16:07 Listeners Qs (First Home Buyers): How do you recommend a realistic budget?
16:50 Listeners Qs (First Home Buyers): Advice for buying in the right suburb.
17:45 Listeners Qs (First Home Buyers): Any Red Flags to look out for while buying a property.
18:32 Listeners Qs (First Home Buyers): Key things to watch out for during an inspection.
19:25 Listeners Qs (First Home Buyers): What things to look out for on a real estate agent or agency?
20:18 Listeners Qs (First Home Buyers): Genuine Agent vs Agent trying to close the sale.
21:40 Listeners Qs (First Home Buyers): Auction tips
22:55 Listeners Qs (First Home Buyers): Negotiation tactics to look out from a private sale
23:44 Lifestyle & Personal Branding in Business
22:44 Thoughts on Video content on the business
26:54 Rapid Fire Q&A
28:52 Outro
Find Dylan Francis
WhiteFox Real Estate
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