The Easemakers Podcast

In a special bonus episode of the Easemakers Podcast recorded live from the Estate Management Conference in St. Petersburg, Florida, we explore the trend toward residential hospitality with Hannah Loudin, Director of Residences at The Tampa EDITION. What does it mean when a job description includes "5 star hotel experience"? How should estate managers prepare for roles with the title, "Hospitality Manager"? Why is this trend on the rise, and what can private service professionals learn from luxury hotels? Find out in this special episode of the Easemakers Podcast. This conversation was recorded in front of an audience of estate managers and private service industry partners, and you'll hear their questions at the end. Thank you to the Estate Management Conference for having us, and to everyone who joined in on 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.

Getting organized — let alone staying organized — across multiple properties can be a huge undertaking, and no one knows that better than NEAT Method Co-Founders Ashley Murphy and Marissa Hagmeyer.In this episode of the Easemakers Podcast, Ashley and Marissa share their expert tips for estate managers and anyone working to minimize chaos in their homes. Tune in to hear their strategies for managing moves, creating consistency across properties, and adding ease to everyday life, as well as their specific tips for estate managers who want to create seamless working relationships with organizers, interior designers, movers and more.Plus, in the lightning round, don't miss the organizing hacks that Ashley and Marissa use in their own homes, as well as their favorite stories from their time organizing luxury homes! 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.

Today, the Easemakers Podcast is taking a break between seasons. In this episode, get a preview of upcoming conversations, and in the meantime, catch up on our past favorites! Thanks for listening!

What do private service professionals need to know about alternative citizenship? In this episode of the Easemakers Podcast, we explore why so many high net worth families are applying for alternative passports, and what you need to know about the process. Tune in to hear Judi Galst, Managing Director Private Clients for Henley & Partners, the global leader in alternative residence and citizenship by investment, share examples of popular citizenship programs, the difference between residence and citizenship (and the benefits of each), and insights from helping families navigate the process of obtaining alternative citizenship.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 are the keys to providing excellent lifestyle management services to 25 different clients? In this episode of the Easemakers Podcast, Jennifer Quent, a director in Marcum’s family office practice, shares what it's like to manage lifestyle and concierge services within a public accounting firm. Tune in to hear the range of services Jennifer and her team provide in any given week, her tips for staying organized, and the pros and cons of supporting a number of different families at once. Plus, in the lightning round, hear how Jennifer's experience as a professional ballet dancer prepared her for a career in private service.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.

Expert Jen Laurence, with 23 years in estate management, talks about breaking communication siloes and creating harmony in household management. Topics include building better communication systems, identifying siloes, and navigating change in the private service industry.

Private service professionals often feel like there aren't enough hours in a day — but are you falling victim to the 8 deadly time thieves?In this episode of the Easemakers Podcast, professional organizer and bestselling author of Unstuff Your Life and Calling Bullsh*t on Busy Andrew Mellen shares his tips for time management. Tune in to hear how you can avoid time thieves like multitasking and interruptions, Andrew's strategies for reclaiming your time, and bonus tips around staying organized in every aspect of your job.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.

In 20 years of working in single family offices, EFO Advisory Services Founder Rebecca Maguire has learned that there's often a disconnect between what principals think they need and what their teams actually need to operate effectively. Many teams of private service professionals continue to take on more, operating on the brink of burnout but managing the chaos so well that their principals don't feel the pain. This is a lose, lose situation. Staff deserve support, and principals don't want to risk losing their best people. So, how do you know when your team has reached its bandwidth, and how do you ask for more resources? In this episode of the Easemakers Podcast, Rebecca digs into resourcing and operations, exploring common challenges and offering expert tips for ensuring your team has what they need to be successful. Tune in to hear the risks of operating without the proper resources, how to navigate conversations around resourcing, and how to bring plans (not problems) to your principals, and tips for setting up systems and structure for your family office and household staff from the beginning.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.

Your principal wants to trade the hassle of commercial flights for a world-class private jet experience. How do you find the right experience for their travel needs?Ryan Hall is a private aviation expert and the CEO of Corporate Aviation, a consulting firm designed to help individuals and corporations figure out the right private jet travel solution for their needs.In this episode of the Easemakers Podcast, he breaks down the advantages of buying a private plane, working with an air charter service, and owning a fraction of a private jet, and shares his tips for figuring out the right solution for any situation. 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.

Do you know how to create a home inventory list? Why is inventory so important — to family members, to your insurance company and to your household staff? And, what exactly needs to be included on your home inventory checklist?Years ago, Carol Kaufman learned the hard way that failing to do inventory properly can be a huge mistake — so she launched her own company to help households and estates minimize the risk of ending up in her shoes. Today, she’s the Founder and CEO of Pinventory and the consulting firm Alternatives TLC, and she's sharing her tips in this episode of the Easemakers Podcast.Tune in to hear Carol's take on why inventory is so important, the 7 types of inventory every private service professional should know, and her tips for creating a quick but comprehensive inventory for any household or estate (good news: you don’t need to write detailed descriptions of every item of personal property in the home to have a solid inventory). 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.