Matt Buschman: Real Estate Growth & Team Building

In this episode of The Wisdom, Lifestyle, Money Show, host Scott Dillingham interviews Matt Buschman, cofounder of Synergy Real Estate Group at Keller Williams Lifestyles Realty and president of KAIZEN Development Group Inc. in Windsor, Ontario. Matt shares his self-taught entrepreneurial journey: growing up in Leamington with a hardworking family, excelling in sports/coop with his dad in renovations, flipping his first house at 18 (a year-long ordeal due to issues like his dad falling through a floor), transitioning to gym management (building Pure Fitness, sold post-kids), and scaling developments (900+ tenants, $12B portfolio, ~$9M net assets). He discusses overcoming 2007-2009 market crashes, borrowing from parents to buy out a partner, and pivoting to real estate sales (Rookie of the Year at Valente in 2007).

Forming Synergy in 2018 with PJ Lucente emphasized team strengths over individual names—now a 6-person powerhouse blending skills for client success. Matt stresses "kaizen" (continuous improvement), recognizing strengths/supplementing weaknesses, and defining your "why" beyond money. In 2025's Windsor market (CMHC forecasts stable growth with averages ~$600K amid suburban demand and BoC cuts to 2.25%), Matt's advice resonates for aspiring developers/realtors: "just do it" with education/risk assessment, build teams, and focus on long-term vision. Ideal for Canadians eyeing real estate amid 2025's easing rates and recovery signals—Matt's story motivates balancing passion, family, and calculated risks.

Guest Bio
Matt Buschman is a self-taught serial entrepreneur, cofounder of Synergy Real Estate Group at Keller Williams Lifestyles Realty, and president of KAIZEN Development Group Inc. in Windsor, Ontario. Starting with flips in his teens, he built a $12B portfolio with 900+ tenants, overcoming 2008 crashes through family support and pivots like gym ownership (Pure Fitness). Passionate about "kaizen" and team synergy, Matt leads a 6-person team blending skills for client success. Connect at synergyrealestategroup.net, on LinkedIn at linkedin.com/in/matthew-buschman-88167126, or call 519-999-9907 for Windsor real estate/development consultations.