

Evernest Property Management Show
Matthew Whitaker and Spencer Sutton
If you’re a property manager looking to scale your business beyond 300, 500, or even 1,000 doors, you’ve come to the right place. You might be asking - Is it worth it? How do I do it? Where do I find the money? What about the people? Trust us, we've made every mistake you can think of...then we made some up. Listen in as we describe what worked and what didn't on our journey from 300 to 3,000 houses.
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Nov 25, 2024 • 31min
Episode 137: Building Investor Partnerships: Unlocking Opportunities with LendingOne
Josh Heintz, Head of Strategic Partnerships at LendingOne, shares his insights into innovative lending solutions for real estate investors. He discusses the importance of partnerships between property managers and lenders to enhance service offerings. Key topics include tailored loans like DSCR and bridge loans, along with strategies for navigating interest rate fluctuations. Josh emphasizes how efficient relationships can streamline financing processes, ultimately reducing client churn while providing valuable education and support for investors.

Nov 18, 2024 • 28min
Episode 136: Scaling Up: Insights from a Growing Property Manager
Tommy Perfect, a partner at Uplift Property Management in San Diego, shares his fascinating journey from managing a small portfolio to overseeing around a thousand homes. He discusses how an unexpected church connection launched his career. Key insights include navigating growth challenges in a competitive market through professionalism, emphasizing local expertise, and the transformation of operational roles. Tommy also highlights the critical role of leadership and a strong company culture in scaling a property management firm.

Aug 5, 2024 • 33min
Episode 135: Trust: The Cornerstone of Team Success
In this episode of the Evernest Property Management Show, host Spencer Sutton and Matthew Whitaker discuss the vital importance of building trust within a team. They break down trust into three main components: sharing vision and values, caring first and then coaching, and implementing the five love languages in the workplace. Spencer and Matthew share personal anecdotes and practical advice on how to establish and maintain trust, emphasizing its role in driving organizational success and fostering a positive work environment. =================================== Connect with Matt and Spencer at Evernest: Evernest.co Visit the Podcast Website: Evernest.co/podcasts Email the Show: podcast@evernest.co =================================== Production House: Flint Stone Media Copyright of Evernest 2024.

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Jul 29, 2024 • 34min
Episode 134: Hard Conversations: How to Handle Employee Terminations
The discussion tackles the tough subject of employee terminations, emphasizing the balance between compassion and accountability. Personal anecdotes reveal the emotional landscape leaders navigate during these conversations. The importance of core values and timely decisions is highlighted, ensuring respect and dignity for departing employees. Effective strategies for delivering feedback and maintaining a clear narrative are explored, making it essential for leaders to develop skills for these challenging but necessary conversations.

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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.

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Jul 1, 2024 • 23min
Episode 132: The Four Stages of Company Growth - Stage Four Deep Dive
Explore the final stage of company growth, focusing on leading leaders in organizations with 5,000+ doors. Emphasizes the importance of clear and consistent communication, vision, and goals within an organization. Discusses the significance of emotional connection, data understanding, and effective leadership alignment in company growth.

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Jun 24, 2024 • 30min
Episode 131: The Four Stages of Company Growth - Stage Three Deep Dive
Delve into the evolution of property management companies and the shift to managing through people. Learn about developing leadership skills as a company grows, focusing on people development and time utilization. Maximize productivity through task delegation and strategic thinking while hiring top talent and coaching for growth.

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Jun 17, 2024 • 27min
Episode 130: The Four Stages of Company Growth - Stage Two Deep Dive
In this podcast, they discuss the second stage of company growth, focusing on managing people instead of properties. They talk about success checklists, accountability, effective meetings, consistency in operations and culture, one-to-one meetings, and the importance of communication and management transition in company growth.

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Jun 10, 2024 • 31min
Episode 129: The Four Stages of Company Growth - Stage One Deep Dive
In this podcast, they dive deep into the first stage of company growth, emphasizing knowledge transmission and storytelling. They discuss the essential skills for each growth stage and highlight the challenges faced in property management. The importance of communication, execution, and delegation in scaling a property management business is also emphasized.

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May 27, 2024 • 41min
Episode 128: The Art of Growing Through Giving with Mark Ainley
Mark Ainley of GC Property Management in Chicago shares insights on the art of giving in real estate investing, creating memorable client experiences, leveraging knowledge for marketing, and the success of his Chicago-focused podcast. The episode also discusses sales strategies, lead generation, and the value of authenticity and transparency in content creation.