“Don’t hire a consultant—they’ll just sell you whatever gives them a kickback.” Sound familiar? In Episode #4, I unpack the consultant myth and why it’s become such a common industry narrative.
The reality: every company profits from what it sells. The difference is whether the recommendation is aligned to your outcomes. We cover how strong consultants help you avoid expensive mistakes, choose the right partners, and get expert support without committing to a full-time headcount.

"Be Kind... of a b*tch" Episode 3 of GGGwithAshley featuring guest Cris Kimbrough

Cris's Origin Story in MultiFamily

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Women in Real Estate

"Stupid Sh*t dudes say...professionally"

Ai Besties

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In Episode 2 of Gadgets, Grit, and Growth with Ashley James, I share my honest experience taking a Tour24 self-guided tour at a property in Phoenixville, PA — including a few funny moments, real-time reactions, and practical insights for property management teams looking to improve the leasing experience. Subscribe for more real-world PropTech conversations and Multifamily insights.

Welcome to Gadgets, Grit & Growth.In this first episode, I’m sharing a little about who I am, what brought me here, and why I started this podcast.I’m Ashley James, Founder & CEO of Strategic PropTech Advisory, and after nearly 20 years working across multifamily operations, PropTech, smart access, and startup growth, I wanted to create a space for honest conversations about innovation, leadership, resilience, and what it really takes to grow in this industry.Each week, I’ll be covering topics like PropTech trends, multifamily innovation, go-to-market strategy, founder journeys, smart access, operational challenges, and thefuture of real estate technology. This show is for founders, operators, technology partners, and industry leaders whowant practical insights, real stories, and thoughtful conversations that go beyond surface-level trends.If you’re passionate about building smarter communities, growing great businesses, and leading with grit, you’re in the right place.

Follow Gadgets, Grit & Growth for weekly episodes and conversations at the intersection of technology, leadership, and growth.

Gadgets, Grit & Growth is what happens when PropTech stops trying to be boring. Hosted by Ashley James, this podcast dives into the bold ideas, smart people, messy growth moments, and real talk shaping multifamily and real estate tech.

In this trailer, get a quick taste of what’s ahead: sharp insights, big personalities, honest conversations, and zero tolerance for stale industry fluff.