In today's high tech estates, it's critical that both principals and household staff know where to turn when something goes wrong.In a new episode of the Easemakers Podcast, Modern Life Technical Solutions Founder & CEO Juliet Prater shares her tips for building a technical estate manual. Tune in to hear why technical estate manuals are so important, what goes into them (and how specific you should be when documenting technology), and how the process of putting together a technical estate manual can create opportunities to learn more about the technology you manage. Subscribe to the Easemakers Podcast to hear from more experts in the private service industry, and join the Easemakers community to talk to other estate managers and PSPs on a regular basis.  Enjoying the Easemakers Podcast? Leave us a rating and a review telling us about your favorite episodes and what you want to learn next!The Easemakers Podcast is presented by Nines, modern household management software and services built for private service professionals and the households the support.

Hiring a team of private service professionals for your principal? Whether you're starting from scratch or inheriting a team, Brittany Dolin shares her tips for hiring managers in a new episode of the Easemakers Podcast.Tune in to hear Brittany's tips for conducting an audit before you start the hiring process, the questions she asks every principal, and why she takes a matchmaking approach to hiring. Subscribe to the Easemakers Podcast to hear from more experts in the private service industry, and join the Easemakers community to talk to other estate managers and PSPs on a regular basis.  Enjoying the Easemakers Podcast? Leave us a rating and a review telling us about your favorite episodes and what you want to learn next!The Easemakers Podcast is presented by Nines, modern household management software and services built for private service professionals and the households the support.

How can an endowment help a family preserve a legacy property? Mark Richards, a Principal at the independent life insurance brokerage firm Winged Keel Group, has spent decades helping families preserve their assets, and in this conversation, he shares the value of endowing legacy properties and how estate managers can support their principals in the process. Tune in to hear his take on how an endowment can help cover ongoing maintenance, the benefits of endowments when it comes to family dynamics, and tips for estate managers who want to start the conversation. Subscribe to the Easemakers Podcast to hear from more experts in the private service industry, and join the Easemakers community to talk to other estate managers and PSPs on a regular basis.  Enjoying the Easemakers Podcast? Leave us a rating and a review telling us about your favorite episodes and what you want to learn next!The Easemakers Podcast is presented by Nines, modern household management software and services built for private service professionals and the households the support.

Can a car also be an office, a gathering place, a space to relax? Becker Automotive Design creates custom vehicles for VIPs in government, tech, Wall Street, Hollywood, sports and more from all over the world — always striving to say yes when clients pose creative challenges with the question, "this is great, but can you...?"In a new episode of the Easemakers Podcast, Howard Becker digs into the challenges principals are trying to solve around transportation and what goes into creating a custom vehicle to meet their needs. Subscribe to the Easemakers Podcast to hear from more experts in the private service industry, and join the Easemakers community to talk to other estate managers and PSPs on a regular basis.  Enjoying the Easemakers Podcast? Leave us a rating and a review telling us about your favorite episodes and what you want to learn next!The Easemakers Podcast is presented by Nines, modern household management software and services built for private service professionals and the households the support.

How do you keep a complex development project running smoothly and bring a principal's vision to life? Peak Projects Founder & CEO Grant Bowen shares insights around complex development projects in a new episode of the Easemakers Podcast. Tune in to hear Grant's take on aligning teams around a vision, bringing in vendors with shared values, and why it's critical to talk with principals as well as their estate management teams early and often.Subscribe to the Easemakers Podcast to hear from more experts in the private service industry, and join the Easemakers community to talk to other estate managers and PSPs on a regular basis.  Enjoying the Easemakers Podcast? Leave us a rating and a review telling us about your favorite episodes and what you want to learn next!The Easemakers Podcast is presented by Nines, modern household management software and services built for private service professionals and the households the support.

How do you find great contractors and work with them effectively to get projects done the right way?As a contractor himself, Loft Home Services Founder David Deray has a passion for helping people answer these questions. In this episode of the Easemakers Podcast, he shares the contractor's perspective to help you get the best results when working with vendors. Tune in to hear his tips for choosing the right contractors, communicating effectively with craftsmen, and reducing risk. Plus, hear how he found his niche focusing on small projects and providing high end handyman services. Subscribe to the Easemakers Podcast to hear from more experts in the private service industry, and join the Easemakers community to talk to other estate managers and PSPs on a regular basis.  Enjoying the Easemakers Podcast? Leave us a rating and a review telling us about your favorite episodes and what you want to learn next!The Easemakers Podcast is presented by Nines, modern household management software and services built for private service professionals and the households the support.

What's trending in home automation, and what's on its way out? What are principals looking for in smart home technology, and how do you ensure you're building a setup that actually works for their lifestyle?In this episode of the Easemakers Podcast, Global Wave Integration Founder & President Kyle Steele digs into everything from home entertainment systems to cutting edge wellness technology. Hear his take on where the industry is going, how AI is shaping the future of home systems, and the questions you need to ask on every project to ensure you're building systems that work for your household.Subscribe to the Easemakers Podcast to hear from more experts in the private service industry, and join the Easemakers community to talk to other estate managers and PSPs on a regular basis.  Enjoying the Easemakers Podcast? Leave us a rating and a review telling us about your favorite episodes and what you want to learn next!The Easemakers Podcast is presented by Nines, modern household management software and services built for private service professionals and the households the support.

How do you support a principal who's aging in place, or navigating a terminal illness at home? Bay Area House Manager and Personal Assistant Laurie Reese has supported a number of principals through the most challenging moments of their lives, and in this heartfelt work, she's found her calling. In this episode of the Easemakers Podcast, we talk with Laurie about her experience supporting families dealing with terminal illness, and how she navigates everything from listening to her principal’s needs to the logistics of closing down a life.Subscribe to the Easemakers Podcast to hear from more experts in the private service industry, and join the Easemakers community to talk to other estate managers and PSPs on a regular basis.  Enjoying the Easemakers Podcast? Leave us a rating and a review telling us about your favorite episodes and what you want to learn next!The Easemakers Podcast is presented by Nines, modern household management software and services built for private service professionals and the households the support.

Dwight Nero, Founder of DEPN Consulting, discusses the importance of training frontline household staff in the private service industry. Topics include the influence of military discipline on success, specialized training initiatives for housekeeping and house management, empowering staff through leadership, and retaining quality staff through global training programs.

How has protecting the world's most prominent families and individuals changed over the last 50 years — and what's stayed the same?Gavin de Becker & Associates Senior Vice President of Threat Assessment and Management Bryan Niederhelm digs into what's new and what remains core to executive protection in this episode of the Easemakers Podcast.Tune in to hear Bryan's take on new threats facing principals today, his advice for estate managers and private service professionals, and why bringing in the right people is key to keeping everyone safe.Subscribe to the Easemakers Podcast to hear from more experts in the private service industry, and join the Easemakers community to talk to other estate managers and PSPs on a regular basis.  Enjoying the Easemakers Podcast? Leave us a rating and a review telling us about your favorite episodes and what you want to learn next!The Easemakers Podcast is presented by Nines, modern household management software and services built for private service professionals and the households the support.