NARPM Radio Business Lessons Learned from Walmart
Nov 5, 2025
Brian Clark, owner of ABC Property Management, shares valuable insights from his decade-long journey in property management and his time at Walmart. He reveals how Walmart's team-oriented culture shaped his leadership style and communication strategies. Brian discusses his transition to focusing on single-family properties, emphasizing the importance of redefined core values and system overhauls. With practical tips on performance metrics, frequent reviews, and adapting to new business models, he highlights how to build a strong team culture, even remotely.
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Walmart Was A Retail Bootcamp
- Brian left property management to work at Walmart and calls it 'retail bootcamp' that taught him how to run a business.
- He says he never would have opened ABC Property Management without the lessons learned at Walmart.
Culture Creates Founder Mindset
- Walmart's culture requires you to 'drink the kool-aid' and buy into company values to thrive.
- Brian observed employees often leave Walmart to start their own companies after absorbing that culture.
Don't Bootstrap Forever — Build A Village
- Build a team so you don't burn out doing all tasks yourself.
- Delegate and create a village to get things done instead of relying on endless hours from one person.
