Leighton James – Beyond Adventure Club
When you think of renowned international DJs and their schedule, sleepless nights followed by performing and hopping from plane to plane is a small excerpt of what some artists handle on a weekly basis. Leighton James is part of the Montreal DJ duo Adventure Club, but it doesn’t simply stop there; it is astonishing how much he has on his plate and how dedicated he is to each avenue he chooses to pursue.
Leighton is one of the most talented and genuine souls I’ve ever met, especially in this industry where authenticity, honesty and kindness aren’t what you typically brush shoulders with. Humble and driven, the accomplished 28 year old embodies ambition, hard work and focus, which plays a part in the success of his many big projects.
I got the opportunity to catch up with the entrepreneur over poke bowls and tacos at Venice MTL, which is one of my favorite restaurants that opened this year because of the delicious food served in a very chill and laidback ambiance that teleports you straight to California. Listening to him talk about his different ventures and his vision as a whole is truly a testament of his stellar work ethic and love for what he does.
When asked how he finds a balance and remains centered within his busy schedule, he explained the importance of meditation in his daily routine, even if he only gets five minutes in his car. Whether it’s by going to the gym every day, meditating or reading, he takes care of not only his body but his mind as well by leading a healthy lifestyle. His innate flair for business mixed with determination, heart and the ability to surround himself with great people are a couple of assets that helped him reach an impressive level of success, and it’s just the beginning.
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M IMMOBILIER
Leighton is an investor as well as a co-founder of the real estate agency M Immobilier alongside Justin Comeau and Anthony Coletti, two partners and faces of the company. Founded only around a year ago, the agency has already risen to great heights in the industry in terms of success, achievements and innovation. With an emphasis placed on ways to better market properties, they understand the importance of visual appeal for the clients and pride themselves on pushing the boundaries and being avant garde, while still maintaining a high level of class.
The company uses lots of new techniques when it comes to presenting properties as well as the aesthetics revolving around houses and the brand itself. Their creative vision regarding the use of social media and video material is extremely impressive considering the amount of work and attention to details it takes to achieve a final product with that level of quality and finesse.
Their videos utilize amazing footage taken by a drone that features the property on sale as well as its surroundings, thus providing clients with a swift luxurious tour of the premises from the comfort of their own home. It captures breathtaking shots from different angles that are carefully thought through and showcases what the place has to offer, without forgetting the M Immobilier signature touch, which brings elegance and sophistication to the whole thing.The man behind the drone is none other than Leighton’s brother, Liam, who is a true visionary; elevating and redefining the promotional material for real estate purposes is one of the many reasons M Immobilier stand out and distinguish themselves.
Currently working with middle to larger size residential properties for the moment, the young brokers are targeting us millennials as a core clientele, although their professionalism and expertise caters to everyone’s needs. They already started to expand and are working towards continuing that growth, one of the goals being to get into commercial properties in the near future.
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ECOLE PRIVÉE
On the nightlife side of things, Leighton is one of the owners behind the new hip club Ecole Privée located in the heart of downtown Montreal. Although he described it as more of a passion project for him, he continuously puts energy and thought into everything he brings to the establishment.
He always finds ways to incorporate the music aspect of his life into different aspects of the club and to be involved as much as possible, despite his busy business schedule and traveling. Leighton is lucky and thankful to work with partners, A5, Coda Nightlife, Saintwoods and more on the day to day management and growth of the club and is always a phone call or email away to offer insight or advice since he has grown up a lot in the industry.
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ADVENTURE CLUB
We of course also had to talk about Adventure Club and what the future holds for the fantastic project. Leighton is ½ of the notorious DJ duo based right here in Montreal called Adventure Club alongside his friend Christian Srigley. Internationally renowned and very well established in the industry, they toured around the globe and headlined the biggest music festivals while always keeping a special place in their heart for their performances back home.
They are behind a repertoire of countless original tracks, remixes and collaborations involving many big names as well as hidden gems they introduce to the world, which showcases their creativity and evolution over the years without compromising their true sound. Never slowing down, they are spending a ton of time in the studio between shows and working hard on new content, so you can expect a lot of new music and releases coming very soon. Stay tuned!
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