Shelby Boudreau managed a Maine estate as it grew from one property to 16, and learned the role of an estate manager from the ground up. Working in what she calls "the self-employed capital of the United States," she found that independent contractors were key to her success.

In this episode of the Easemakers Podcast, Shelby shares why treating your vendors like they are employees can be a game changer.

Listen to get her tips for building lasting relationships with your vendors, her strategies for bringing new vendors into the fold, and her advice for handling tough situations, including how to react when someone drops the ball.

Check out our stories to get more tips for managing your vendors, and join the Easemakers community to talk to other estate managers and PSPs like Shelby on a regular basis.

The Easemakers Podcast is presented by Nines, the first dynamic household management platform built for discerning households and the private service professionals who support them.