In Focus is our gift to the community. A way for us to help show our recognition for the people, businesses and organizations that help make our city great. The team at KelownaNow.com is passionate about this community and the people that make it amazing. We want to show our friends, neighbours, family and colleagues that we notice them and the fabulous things that they do.
What is your name?
Sandy Bengag
What do you always find yourself saying?
You only get one shot to make the first impression.
If you could spend one whole day with anyone in the world who is currently alive, who would you select and why?
I would spend it with my mom and dad. Family is one of my core values; I love to take any chance I get to spend it with my family.
If you were to receive any existing public award, what award would you like to win?
I would like to win the Royal LePage Diamond Award.
Who inspires you?
My family
Wade Web/Dave Favell/Francis Braam/Steve Gray
Dan Zaleski
Mike/Tom Ferry
Beyonce Knowles
What are three things on your bucket list?
Travel to Egypt/ Dubai/ Paris
To speak on a large platform to encourage our youth to pursue their dreams
Learn how to play chess.
If you had an enormous yacht, what would you name it?
Candy
If you could foresee a single day of your future in its entirety, what date would you select?
Jan 11, 2021.
What are you passionate about?
Gender equality
Animal cruelty
Bullying
What has been your proudest accomplishment?
The day I was crowned Miss B.C. Interior.
Where is your favourite place to dine in Kelowna? What do you like about it?
Cactus Club, I am a sucker for their chicken strips and yam fries (with their garlic aioli of course)!
Chopped Leaf is another favourite of mine the days I am looking for a quick, healthy option.
What is your favourite activity or event in Kelowna? Why?
I love grabbing a warm hot beverage and going up to the beautiful viewpoints in Kelowna in the winter, and I definitely enjoy the sunshine and all the great fruits in the summer!
What is the name of your business/organization?
Royal LePage
What does your business/organization do?
Since 1913 Royal LePage has been helping Canadians buy and sell their homes. That is over 100 years! We lead the industry in offering high quality real estate services. We have over 16,000 agents in more than 600 locations from coast-to-coast that are provided with timely information and market data plus state-of-the-art marketing tools, professional development and in-person training!!
Where can people find you or your business online?
royallepagekelowna.com and www.realtor.ca
Where can people find your business on Facebook?
Sandy Bengag- Kelowna Real Estate
What is your Twitter account?
@sbengag
How do people connect with you on Linkedin?
You can simply look me up with my first and last name. I would love to connect with you! Sandy Bengag
To help families in the Central Okanagan get the most money for their home, in the shortest period of time and in the least amount of inconvenience or hassle to them.
If you could achieve one thing within your field, what would it be?
To be continuously evolving!
Where do you want your business/organization to be in five years?
To have helped over 200 families buy or sell a home.
Who do you consider to be a forerunner within your field?
Anyone who is offering real estate services in the Central Okanagan.
What three qualities do you feel that your business/organization exemplifies?
Support, trust, passion.
What would you like to say to your employees/volunteers?
To be great, you must believe in yourself!
How does your business/organization impact the community?
Royal LePage takes on many community initiatives. We are the ONLY real estate company with our own branded charity; The Shelter Foundation dedicated to funding women’s shelters and violence prevention and education programs across Canada.
If you were trapped in an elevator with several wealthy investors from any field, which field would you want them to be experts in? What would say to them/talk about?
Successful retired marketing/sales professionals. I would ask them what traditional marketing and sales methods they used.
If I could change one thing about Kelowna, it would be:
Nothing, I think we are very fortunate to be living in a place that offers everything from beaches, wineries, ski resorts and much more!
What do you think makes Kelowna great?
The small town with a city feel. We are lucky we get a bit of both here. If you are looking for a place to retire Kelowna is the place to be. If you are looking to enjoy a great nightlife, sunshine/beaches then Kelowna is also the place to be.
My choice for the Kelowna In Focus spotlight is:
Brian P. Stephenson, Pushor Mitchell LLP.
Some general comments I would like to share are:
Time is the world’s scarcest resource. Make sure you use your time wisely.
We encourage you to leave your comments and words of support below, and submit your own nomination by clicking HERE. You are also welcome to submit a form of your own by clicking HERE. Thank you, Kelowna!
