Shane Smollen on Building a $70M Real Estate Empire, Strategic Thinking & the Power of Composure

About this episode

In this episode of The Bothsides Podcast, we sit down with investor, real estate entrepreneur, and motorsport enthusiast Shane Smollen, whose journey took him from Ipswich, Brisbane to building and selling a real estate business valued at over $70 million. Shane shares his unconventional approach to success — one built on alignment over goals, strategic thinking, and trusting your instincts. From leading McGrath offices to racing alongside Shane van Gisbergen at Bathurst, Shane breaks down the parallels between sport and business, the importance of practicing rather than just consuming, and how to stay composed when everything is on the line. If you're an entrepreneur, agent, or just someone trying to build a meaningful life and career, this episode is packed with powerful takeaways. Topics Covered: ▪️ Shane's blueprint for growth without rigid goal setting ▪️ The story behind his $70M real estate exit ▪️ Insights on composure under pressure — in business and racing ▪️ Turning your weaknesses into habits that scale ▪️ What really drives long-term success 👍 Don’t forget to LIKE, SUBSCRIBE, and hit the 🔔 for more inspiring conversations every week! #ShaneSmollen #BothSidesPodcast #RealEstateSuccess #EntrepreneurMindset #MotorsportLife #BusinessGrowth #PropertyInvestor #RealEstatePodcast #SuccessMindset #LifeByDesign #StrategicThinking #BusinessJourney #HighPerformanceHabits #FromTheGridToTheBoardroom #MillionDollarExit