Episode Title: Excellence Through Innovation — Boss Talks with Mike Brewer

In this episode, host Evan Happel sits down with Mike Brewer, a 30-year veteran of the multifamily industry and co-founder of Multifamily Media Network. Mike shares his journey from property management to media entrepreneurship, offering candid insights on leadership, organizational design, and the future of work.

00:00 Introduction & Guest Welcome 

00:34 Mike’s Background & Industry Experience 

02:43 Coffee, Community, and First Impressions 

05:23 Parking Anecdotes & Technology 

07:56 Music, Focus, and Personal Routines 

14:30 Mike’s Real Estate Journey 

18:55 Leadership: Lessons, Book, and Philosophy 

22:04 Embracing Video & Social Media 

28:45 Self-Care, Introversion, and Leadership 

41:25 Organizational Design & Centralization 

46:02 Automation, AI, and the Future of Work 

49:29 Excellence Through Innovation 

57:08 Closing Thoughts & Call to Action

Key Topics:

• Mike’s career path and early experiences in real estate
• The importance of leadership, trust, and consistency
• Embracing video, social media, and personal branding
• Self-care, introversion, and maintaining energy as a leader
• Organizational design, centralization, and the impact of AI/automation
• The value of upskilling and adapting to technological change
• Mike’s passion for coffee and his book, "The Daily Collective"

Highlights:

• Why you won’t lose your job to AI, but to someone who uses it
• How to build trust and lead by example
• The role of curiosity and innovation in personal and professional growth

Connect with Mike Brewer:

• Multifamily Media Network
• "The Daily Collective" (book)

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