One Goat And The Property Guys
They’ve built one of Queensland’s most successful real estate groups — now they’re lifting the veil.
Harcourts Property Centre presents 'One Goat And The Property Guys' where Managing Directors Sam Devlin, Aaron Brooks, and Nathan O'Neill battle it out to see who really is the Greatest Of All Time (G.O.A.T.).
With more than seven decades of combined experience and billions of dollars in property sales through their company, the trio share the laughs and lessons that shaped their careers.
Expect honesty, humour, and a few roast-level jabs as AB, 'Spud', and Sam unpack leadership, loyalty, and why culture beats commission every time.
Whether you’re a fellow agent, business owner, or just someone who loves a good laugh, One Goat And The Property Guys will lift the lid on the highs, lows, and hilarious moments of real estate life.
One Goat And The Property Guys
Episode 2: The Mindset Muscle with Aaron Brooks
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In this episode, the spotlight turns inward as Aaron Brooks — real estate veteran, leader, coach — takes the hot seat as this week’s GOAT. With Nathan and Sam firing the questions, Aaron opens up about his 33+ years in real estate and the personal evolution that’s taken him from cadet to culture-shaper.
What follows is a vulnerable, insightful, and motivating conversation — covering emotional resilience, mental recovery, imposter syndrome, leadership fatigue, and what it really means to be of value to your people.
⏱️ Episode Breakdown
00:00 – Intro: Back with the Triple Threat
Sam tees up the ep with classic banter before announcing Aaron as this week’s GOAT. Nicknames, numbers, and near-roasts fly immediately.
02:15 – “Who Is the Real Aaron Brooks?”
AB answers the big one — and it gets real. He shares how he stopped chasing validation and started showing up as his true self, unfiltered.
05:40 – Falling into Real Estate (and Breakdancing)
How a teenage Aaron almost became a fitter and turner, got blocked by his dad, and ended up at Ray White.
11:30 – The Start of a Career (Cadets, Coffee, and Cleaning Windows)
Back in the days of manual photos and Saturday board runs — Aaron shares his full real estate origin story, the value of doing everything, and what stuck.
16:00 – Finding Purpose: From CEO to Mental Skills Coach
Why Aaron stepped away from day-to-day real estate to focus on people, not property — and how his personal struggles shaped that passion.
21:45 – The Power of Presence
Emotional intelligence, active listening, and the kind of leadership that can’t be faked. “You can’t tick a box when it comes to people.”
25:20 – Mindset vs. Skillset
Aaron breaks down his 70/30 rule — why mindset is everything, and why recovery time and “having a motor” is what separates the good from the GOATs.
30:00 – Motivation, Discipline & The Bear Story
One of the best analogies of the series: how running away from something and running toward something feel very different — and what that means in your career.
33:00 – The Quote That Changed Everything
“There’s nothing in a caterpillar that tells you it’s going to be a butterfly.” What a little wisdom about struggle, growth, and timing can teach us about success.
36:45 – Wrap-Up & Goat Ratings
AB humbly accepts his goat crown (but says he’s got more left in the tank). Sam and Spud wrap with laughs, love, and a reminder to vote: GOAT or SPUD?
🕒 Duration: 37:17
📢 Listen & Subscribe
Catch Episode 2 on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and YouTube — just search One Goat and the Property Guys.
🎧 Tune in for the real stories behind the real estate game — the mindset, the missteps, and the moments that matter.