Mark Ainley
Co-founder of GC Realty & Development and host of the Straight Up Chicago Investor Podcast, known for producing local real estate content and using video, data, and AI to grow property-management and investor-focused businesses.
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Jan 8, 2025 • 48min
Marketing Smarter, Not Harder: Low-Cost Strategies for Property Management Success
Join Mark Ainley, co-founder of GC Realty and Development and co-host of the Straight Up Chicago Investor podcast, as he shares expert insights on marketing and podcasting in the property management world. He emphasizes low-cost strategies for business growth, including leveraging partnerships and localized podcast content. Topics include the importance of authenticity in branding, navigating lead tracking, and the profitability of podcasting. Mark’s candid anecdotes add humor and personality to the discussion, making it both informative and entertaining.
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Jul 15, 2024 • 1h 15min
Episode 133: Sales Mastery
Experienced property managers Michael Krause and Mark Ainley share strategies on sales mastery, urgency in sales, optimizing sales roles, hiring, and commission structures. They also discuss effective cold calling, lead generation, and recommend sales and marketing books.
Nov 24, 2025 • 46min
Episode 171: People Don't Hire a Website... They Hire YOU | Mark Ainley
Mark Ainley, co-founder of GC Realty & Development and host of the Straight Up Chicago Investor Podcast, delves into the power of video and authenticity in building local trust. He shares insights on nurturing a brand through storytelling and utilizing company data for impactful content. Ainley emphasizes the role of AI in enhancing hiring processes and content optimization. Practical tips include using simple phone videos and the importance of staying authentic. He champions video as the ultimate tool for differentiation that fosters familiarity and conversions.
