Spencer Sutton joins co-hosts Dylan Scroggins and Matt Speer to discuss the long game of content marketing and the personal evolution required to stay in the Property Management industry. Spencer breaks down the mindset and systems behind effective marketing, referrals, and relationship building, offering practical guidance for operators navigating today's challenging lead environment. Throughout the episode, Spencer shares candid insights on grit, leadership, and the discipline needed to grow both a company and a career in property management.

They discuss: • How Spencer entered property management and joined the early Golden Key team • Why long term content and brand building became Evernest's competitive advantage • The evolution of lead generation and why realtor referrals matter more than ever • How PM owners should think about marketing, churn, and the shifting investor landscape • The personal lessons Spencer has learned from a decade of growing in a demanding industry

Links:

Evernest - https://www.evernest.co/

Spencer on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/spsutton/

Dylan on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/dylanscroggins/

Matt on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/mspeer/

PropertyManagement.com - https://propertymanagement.com/

The Kalmar Group - https://thekalmargroup.com/

Topics:

(00:00:00) - Intro (00:02:00) - Spencer's career and background (00:03:04) - Joining Evernest and marketing insights (00:07:36) - Challenges and growth strategies (00:11:14) - Content and marketing philosophy (00:16:03) - Realtor referrals and lead generation (00:26:48) - The challenge of marketing in property management (00:28:31) - Exciting opportunities in property management (00:31:25) - The human element in property management (00:38:41) - Favorite tools and resources (00:45:07) - The future of property management