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The Playbook With David Meltzer

Why Tough Bosses Build Strong Founders

Apr 10, 2025
17:07

In today’s episode, I sit down with Ray Hespen, CEO and co-founder of Property Meld, a fast-growing software company transforming how property maintenance is managed. With roots in manufacturing and a mindset shaped by lean margins and tough bosses, Ray shares how he built a platform that now serves over 730,000 rental units. We talk about conviction, leadership, and the uncomfortable truths of entrepreneurship. Ray opens up about the moments he nearly walked away and what kept him going. His journey is built on clarity, pressure, and a relentless push to create something better in one of the most essential industries in America.

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