Bootstrappers For Entrepreneurs

On this episode of Bootstrappers, we speak with Marck de Lautour about how he has re-envisioned the property management game. We talk to him about his out-of-the-box ideal client, and how it eliminates the common headaches in the industry. We also discuss how to elevate our leadership style so we have the life we truly want. You won't want to miss this truly inspiring episode!

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In this episode, we walk through the top three mistakes property management companies make with their accounting system that cost them money. We talk about how to solve these common issues with real world examples and solutions you can put into place right away. Why reinvent the accounting wheel when the best practices are already in place in the industry? The solutions we discuss are guaranteed to save you money, time and stress.

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In this episode of Bootstrappers we discuss common issues with after hours maintenance and how to solve them so you and your team can get your lives back. This episode goes over how to avoid burnout, how to not be held hostage by your maintenance staff and have a winning, 5 star review worthy, 24/7 service without all the headaches of being on call constantly. Don't miss this episode.

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This is the third episode in a series where we discuss best practices for managing remote teams. Jeremy and Gwenn talk about the best technology for ensuring that passwords and private information is kept safe. We then dig into the best practices for onboarding new remote employees and how critical a good experience is for the success of a new employee. We also discuss the biggest mistakes managers make with onboarding and offboarding employees, and how to accurately calculate the cost of turn over with remote staff members. Additionally, how to set high expectations from the beginning and what key information should be covered on the first day of a team mate's initiation to your company. Developing remote employees can sometimes be a challenge. We discuss how best to help remote workers contribute to the vision of the company and how to hold them accountable. It is all on this episode of Bootstrappers!

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What are the rules of engagement you set for your clients and tenants? In this episode we discuss common rules in the industry and also the deeper questions about what kind of company you want to run, what your rules say about the service you offer and understanding your value. It is all on this do-not-miss episode of Bootstrappers.

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Many businesses learned how to operate virtually last year due to COVID-19. In this episode we discuss how to take operating remotely to the next level so you get full engagement, productivity and buy-in from your team. We talk about how to build trust, what kind of meetings are effective, best ways to train, managing KPIs, and qualitative measurements. We also discuss common pitfalls and how sometimes we don't take our own advice. It's all on this episode of Bootstrappers!

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What does it take to move up as a remote professional and what are the best management techniques for managing remote employees? We break it down on this episode of Bootstrappers. Gwenn sits down with a successful remote professional, Vicente Garcia, who knows first hand what skills are needed to be a remote professional and manage remote teams because he plays both roles. We'll talk to him about how he proved himself and earned his promotion to a supervisor role, and what management techniques he has found work best for managing remote teams.

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One question we get asked a lot is how should property management companies structure their organizations. We hear so much about "right person, right seat" but do we have the right seats to begin with? In this episode we will have a conversation with Brad Larsen, about the different organizational structures we have used. We will explore what problems we faced, what structure we settled on and why and what things to consider as you analyze your organization. You don't want to miss this thought provoking episode!

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If you're a parent and an entrepreneur, you know that managing your time and separating "family time" can be overwhelming. Fortunately it is not impossible, and on this episode of Bootstrappers, the Aspens will give out their secret sauce to grow a successful business and prepare two independent kids for success.

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In this episode we discuss the importance of estate planning and why it is crucial for your loved ones. Why you should not die without a will and the right way to do it even if you find it uncomfortable. Make sure you don't lead to more stress for those you left behind, set up a real plan with our special guest James D. Saintvil.

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