S5 - Ep 2 | Josh Phegan x Damian Merchan from Sonar Ai.

S5 - Ep 2 | Josh Phegan x Damian Merchan from Sonar Ai.

Author: Josh Phegan - Real Estate Trainer, speaker, author. August 21, 2025 Duration: 32:06

In this podcast, Josh Phegan interviews Damian Merchan, Co-founder and CEO of Sonar AI, which uses AI to connect data and boost productivity. Damian talks about his move from real estate into proptech, how to use measurements to improve performance, and synthesising metrics for more effective leadership. Damian and Josh discuss trend analysis to chart peaks and troughs, visualising and presenting data clearly, and how Sonar AI ensures the data you rely on to run your business are accessible, reliable and actionable.


Josh Phegan has spent years at the intersection of real estate, business, and education, and he brings that entire perspective to every conversation on the Founders Podcast. Rather than just forecasting trends, this series digs into the practical realities of building a career and a company as technology reshapes the property landscape. Each episode features candid discussions with entrepreneurs, innovators, and leaders who are actively defining what comes next. You’ll hear less about abstract theories and more about the tangible challenges and opportunities in proptech, from operational shifts to the evolving skills agents and brokers need to thrive. The dialogue is grounded in Josh’s experience as a trainer and author, focusing on actionable insights for professionals navigating this digital transition. Tune in for a straightforward exploration of how the industry's foundations are being rebuilt, one innovation at a time. This podcast is for those who prefer depth over soundbites, offering a clear-eyed look at the future of work in real estate.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 46

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S5 - Ep 13 | Josh Phegan x Belinda Sinclair from Domain. [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 34:56
Today's podcast features Josh Phegan with Belinda Sinclair, Head of Sales at Domain. Belinda shares her insights on trends she's seeing, an overview of Domain's suite of solutions for maximising the scope of your audienc…
S5 - Ep 12 | Josh Phegan x Geoff Lewis from BOWERBIRD Interiors. [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 32:21
Today's podcast features Josh Phegan with Geoff Lewis, co-founder of BOWERBIRD Interiors, and his wife, Lauren. Geoff overviews BOWERBIRD's property design and staging services, how styling creates and activates an emoti…
S5 - Ep 11 | Josh Phegan x Anthony Moustacas from Moustacas Legal. [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 41:07
In today's podcast, Josh Phegan is joined by Property and Estates Law expert Anthony Moustacas of Moustacas Legal. Anthony and Josh talk about the necessity for agents to have legal counsel and representation for all asp…
S5 - Ep 10 | Josh Phegan x Courtney Bugeja from SellSmart. [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 29:45
In today's podcast, I am joined by Courtney Bugeja, co-founder and CEO of SellSmart, a marketplace for services that helps agents prepare homes for market with no friction or delays. Courtney explains how the SellSmart p…
S5 - Ep 8 | Josh Phegan x Michael Scaramozzino from Real Flow. [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 33:40
This podcast features Josh Phegan talking with Michael Scaramozzino, General Manager with Real Flow. Michael explains some of the challenges of cashflow for any size business, and how Real Flow works to remove the fricti…
S5 - Ep 7 | Josh Phegan x Sean Scoffield from connectnow. [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 30:44
This podcast features Josh Phegan talking with Sean Scoffield, Growth and Strategic Partnerships Expert with connectnow. Sean talks about how connectnow makes quick easy work of service connections when moving in or out…
S5 - Ep 6 | Josh Phegan X Steve Osborn From Identity Marketing. [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 39:41
In today's podcast Josh Phegan is joined by Identity Marketing Founder Steve Osborn. Steve and Josh talk about why branding should rapidly evolve, positioning for your customer demographic, visual brand recognition, buil…
S5 - Ep 4 | Josh Phegan x David Bliss from Reapit. [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 39:53
This podcast features Josh Phegan talking with David Bliss, Sales Director at Reapit. David talks about how Reapit brings all your tools together in one platform. David and Josh discuss the importance of keeping relation…