Multifamily Collective Podcast

Ever feel like your team is running in place?In this first episode of the Thereby Series, Mike Brewer unpacks a critical leadership lesson that every Multifamily leader needs to hear: the inability to make decisions is quietly killing your momentum.Drawing from the book Old Fashioned Leadership: Lessons from the Patio by Brent Douglas and David Woods, Mike gets real about the exhaustion plaguing today's leaders. Not from the workload—but from indecision. That creeping fatigue? It's often not from doing too much—it's from dragging others along who can’t pull their weight in the decision-making department.You'll learn:Why decision paralysis is the silent killer of productive culture.How to approach team members stuck in neutral.What leaders can do to cultivate safety, empowerment, and urgency in decision-making.This isn’t just theory—it’s what’s happening in your leasing offices, your maintenance meetings, and your strategy sessions. Let’s stop the fatigue at its root.📌 Are your people empowered to decide? Or are they adding drag to your drive?👉 If you’re a leader in Multifamily, PropTech, or real estate operations—hit that Like button, Subscribe, and ring the bell for the rest of the Thereby Series. Your leadership playbook just got 25 chapters stronger.

You and I both know it—leadership in the multifamily space is due for a shake-up.In this episode of the Multifamily Collective, I (Mike Brewer) kick off something new, something needed: the Strategy Series. Inspired by Seth Godin’s This is Strategy, I’m not just riffing—I’m reshaping those big, broad questions into laser-focused conversations for high-leverage thinkers in multifamily. Operators, visionaries, VPs, and regionals—this one's for you.But that’s not all.I’m also thrilled to introduce Shannon Bryant and her upcoming podcast Lead Without Limits—part of the growing Multifamily Media Network (MMN). Shannon’s bringing fresh insight, energy, and leadership edge to our collective table. You’ll want to tune in.Whether you’re tired of vague strategy decks or allergic to empty mission statements, this new content series is your call to action. If you’re done asking for permission and ready to build strategy with clarity, velocity, and purpose—you’re in the right room.And what’s the end game? A salon. Not the hair kind. The think tank kind. A place for idea collisions, smart dialogue, and unfiltered leadership breakthroughs—welcome to the future of multifamily thought leadership.If that sounds like your scene, hit that like button. Subscribe. Share with someone who's allergic to average. Let’s build this together.

You can cast a bold vision.You can write eloquent emails.You can speak at every town hall.But none of it matters without action.In this episode of the Multifamily Collective, we explore the Latin phrase Spectrumer Agendo—“judged by actions.” And let me be clear: in today’s complex, fast-moving Multifamily space, the market rewards those who execute, not those who just eloquently communicate.Too many leaders confuse communication with movement. We wrap vision in slides and strategy decks and forget the most critical piece—traction.It’s time to break through the organizational sacred cows, cut through the bureaucratic noise, and move. That means getting out of your comfortable chair, walking properties, listening to your leasing team, fixing friction points with your maintenance staff.Want to be a leader worth following? Get seen in the field. Be present. Take action. Spectrumer Agendo.If you're serious about building a culture of action and accountability in Multifamily, hit Like and Subscribe. Let’s build organizations that move—not just talk.

Let’s talk about adaptere—Latin for “to adapt.”It’s not just a word. It’s your lifeline in the ever-accelerating world of Multifamily.In this episode of the Multifamily Collective, I’m sounding the alarm on a critical skill every leader needs right now: adaptation. You can’t teach it too late. And you can’t afford to wait. The pace of change has gone from decades to days—and your ability to peer over the horizon, see what's coming, and communicate that to your team is what separates the market leaders from the footnotes.We’re talking AI. Tech evolution. Workflow redesign.The organizations that move fast, listen hard, and tweak often are the ones winning.I break it down to four key areas: Team Members, Customers, Supplier Partners, and Investors. These are your battlegrounds. This is where you implement bleeding-edge tech and skip the legacy clutter. You’ve got a chance to leapfrog years of delay and position your organization at the front of the pack.Start small. Think big. Move fast.Call to Action:If you're ready to be the leader who looks past today’s fires and prepares for tomorrow’s future, smash that Like button and Subscribe. The Multifamily space is evolving—are you?

Let’s get honest—nobody likes confrontation.But in Multifamily leadership? Avoiding conflict is costing you.In today’s episode, I tackle a topic that’s deeply personal and wildly underdeveloped in our industry: conflict mitigation and courageous conversations. Whether it’s addressing behavior, performance, or simply picking up the trash—leaders must stop punting the tough conversations down the road.I’ll walk you through a practical, battle-tested framework I learned back in my Equity Residential days: the SPI model—Situation, Behavior, Impact. It helps you call out the issue, not the person.We’re entering an era where soft skills are king. As AI takes over the keyboard work, human connection becomes your competitive advantage. That means mastering emotional conversations in moments of truth is no longer optional.You want better outcomes? Start by saying what needs to be said.If this message hits home, hit Like and Subscribe. Share this with someone who needs to step up and lead with courage in our beloved Multifamily space.

If you’re not talking about AI in your Multifamily team meetings, you’re already behind.Today, I’m laying the groundwork for a new series on upskilling and reskilling in the age of AI—tailored for leaders and learners across the multifamily space.Yes, AI has made landfall. And while the digital tide rises, we’ve got two choices—ride the wave or get swept under it.In this episode, we explore how artificial intelligence is quietly reshaping the way your teams work—at home, at the office, in ways you may not even see. Whether it's ChatGPT, Perplexity, Grok, or an AI you’ve never heard of, your people are using it. The question is: are you letting them use it out in the open?This is about building a culture of experimentation, empowering your most creative minds, and partnering with platforms like AppFolio that are embedding AI at the core of their offering.It’s not about control. It’s about enablement.Start simple. Stay curious. And for the love of your workflow—check the AI's work before you hit publish.Call to Action:If you found value in this, hit that Like button and Subscribe for more leadership insights and PropTech perspectives. Let’s shape the future of Multifamily—together.

Why do residents leave? Why do prospects walk away?Often, it’s not rent or amenities—it’s silence.In this episode of Multifamily Collective, Mike Brewer brings the heat on what truly separates thriving properties from the ones stuck in the mud: radical prioritization of response and resolution. The phone rings. The emails stack. And too often, the customer gets lost in the shuffle. But it doesn’t have to be that way.Mike challenges Multifamily leaders to make customer response their bonfire—the thing they rally around. He unpacks how quick replies and swift solutions don’t just boost resident satisfaction—they spark loyalty, retention, referrals, and reputation.🔥 Want to stand out in a crowded market?✔️ Respond faster than anyone else✔️ Resolve issues with urgency✔️ Put the resident before the reportWhen you do this, you won’t just serve customers—you’ll build a brand they swear by.🎙️ RSVP now for Podcast Palooza 2025, happening this June in Las Vegas during Apartmentalize. Big energy. Smart insights. Reserve your spot at Multifamily Media Network.👍 Like, Subscribe, and Share—because loyalty isn’t built on what you promise. It’s built on how fast you show up.

Ever wonder what it’s like to take the helm of a family-founded company and still chart your own course?In this episode of MultifamilyCollective, I sat down with Andrew S. Kadish, CEO of Capri Investment Group, to talk about what it really means to lead with care. From licking envelopes in accounts payable to orchestrating a culture of “Family First” leadership—Andrew’s journey isn’t just a story of succession. It’s a masterclass in honoring legacy while embracing innovation.We cover a wide swath of today’s multifamily landscape—from embracing PropTech and AI responsibly, to investing in student housing with intention and empathy, to building an enduring company culture that prizes integrity and excellence.Andrew breaks down:The family ethos behind Capri’s “FACE IN” core values.The power of saying “yes” early in your career.The human-centered future of AI in Multifamily.How student housing is more than just a new asset class—it’s an opportunity to serve.The importance of walking the sites, smelling the “apple pie” (or socks!), and staying connected at every level.There’s humor. There’s heart. There’s hard-won insight. And it’s all delivered in Andrew’s signature, straight-shooting style.If you're in Multifamily leadership, or aspire to be, this one’s not to be missed.👇 Hit LIKE if this resonated. 🛎️ SUBSCRIBE to stay ahead of the curve in Multifamily. 💬 Drop a comment—what’s your biggest takeaway?

Why do residents leave? Why do prospects walk away?Often, it’s not rent or amenities—it’s silence.In this episode of Multifamily Collective, Mike Brewer brings the heat on what truly separates thriving properties from the ones stuck in the mud: radical prioritization of response and resolution. The phone rings. The emails stack. And too often, the customer gets lost in the shuffle. But it doesn’t have to be that way.Mike challenges Multifamily leaders to make customer response their bonfire—the thing they rally around. He unpacks how quick replies and swift solutions don’t just boost resident satisfaction—they spark loyalty, retention, referrals, and reputation.🔥 Want to stand out in a crowded market?✔️ Respond faster than anyone else✔️ Resolve issues with urgency✔️ Put the resident before the reportWhen you do this, you won’t just serve customers—you’ll build a brand they swear by.🎙️ RSVP now for Podcast Palooza 2025, happening this June in Las Vegas during Apartmentalize. Big energy. Smart insights. Reserve your spot at Multifamily Media Network.👍 Like, Subscribe, and Share—because loyalty isn’t built on what you promise. It’s built on how fast you show up.

Every great community has a bonfire.Not always with flames and logs—but with energy, focus, and connection.In this episode of Multifamily Collective, Mike Brewer shares the Bonfire Effect—a powerful metaphor for what happens when you create a clear focal point inside your organization or apartment community. Whether it's light-speed service, unmatched vendor relationships, or community culture, your bonfire becomes the thing that draws people in... and keeps them there.🔥 What does this look like in Multifamily?Responding faster than anyone else in the industryPaying supplier partners on time—or ahead of timeBecoming the brand everyone wants to work withWhen you light your bonfire and keep it blazing, the word spreads. Residents talk. Vendors notice. Loyalty builds. And your property becomes the go-to destination—not by chance, but by design.🎯 Find your bonfire. Fan it. Let it be the thing your people gather around.🎙️ And while you're here, don’t forget to RSVP for Podcast Palooza—coming this June to Las Vegas alongside Apartmentalize. Visit Multifamily Media Network and grab your spot.🔥 Like, Subscribe, and Share if you’re building something worth gathering around.