Are you taking all the right steps to prevent medical emergencies, and to ensure you're prepared in the worst case scenario?

In this episode of the Easemakers Podcast, Emergency Black Bag Founder & Medical Director Christopher Sidford shares what every private service professional should know about medical emergencies, from what to have on-hand at every property to how to prepare your principals for a trip overseas. 

Tune in to hear his tips for basic preparedness, how to improve medical safety on remote properties, what to carry when you're traveling, and more.

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The Easemakers Podcast is presented by Nines, modern household management software and services built for private service professionals and the households the support.

A strong network of tradespeople and vendors serves as the key to Rachel McGrath's fractional estate management company, RK Estate Management. 

In this episode of the Easemakers Podcast, Rachel shares her tips for any private service professional looking to source, vet and work with high quality vendors. Tune in to hear her tips for finding new vendors, building strong relationships, and balancing 100+ vendors across multiple properties.

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The Easemakers Podcast is presented by Nines, modern household management software and services built for private service professionals and the households the support.

Wealth brings complexity to all aspects of life, and health insurance is no exception.

Emry Concierge's Lindsay Loomis has spent her career in the insurance industry, and in this episode of the Easemakers Podcast, she shares her tips for helping families navigate health insurance and care. 

Tune in to hear considerations for families who spend time across multiple properties, states and countries, what to know about concierge doctors and healthcare advocates, and tips for finding the right insurance plans for your clients. 

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Dr. Virginia Schwager combines a psychology background and years of experience in private service to help families improve their childcare operations. In her time working in private households, she's learned that childcare teams shouldn't operate in siloes, but rather, should be integrated seamlessly with estate management teams. 

In this episode of the Easemakers Podcast, Ginny shares her tips for estate managers on overseeing nannies and childcare professionals, her take on how to improve retention, and more. 

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In every family office, turnover is inevitable. So how do you plan for the future and ensure information doesn't get lost over time? 

In this episode of the Easemakers Podcast, Josh Kanter shares how his own family's story shaped his approach to helping family offices navigate transitions and preserve their legacies. 

Tune in to hear why his own experience led him to build leafplanner, his take on why it's critical to document the knowledge of everyone involved in the family ecosystem, and his tips for anyone who wants to help an organization preserve their legacy for generations to come.

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What should you consider when booking private jet travel, and how do you ensure everything goes smoothly? 

In this episode of the Easemakers Podcast, Apollo Jets Aviation Advisor Michael Palagonia shares the common mistakes to avoid around luggage capacity, departure times, catering and more. Tune in to hear why it's critical to know your terms around cancelation, wifi, pets and more, how to plan for holiday, peak season, and major event travel, and which small mistakes can turn into bigger problems when flying privately.

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What is the definition of luxury in 2025?

Joe Pellegrino says we all have our own definition — and it's his team's job to deliver on each client's unique vision. 

In this episode of the Easemakers Podcast, the Managing Director of the Pantheon Group shares his take on what he calls "anticipatory excellence," and how he sees estate management evolving. 

Tune in to hear about the keys to onboarding new clients, how to get ahead of expectations, tips for finding great vendors, and more.

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Andrew Lowrey has a lifelong love of service, and his years working in hospitality and private homes shape his philosophy on domestic staffing.

In this episode of the Easemakers Podcast, the Precise Home Management Founder and President shares why he believes you should never force a role in private service, as well as his keys to a long-term placement. 

Tune in to hear how his upbringing fuels his journey in private service, his tips for candidates and his advice for finding a long-term fit. 

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Curious about turning a second home into a vacation rental? 

In this episode of the Easemakers Podcast, we talk with Kim Lalande about what to know before putting a luxury property on the short-term rental market, how to appeal to a particular type of traveler, and how to create a high-end guest experience. 

Kim is the Founder & CEO of Key.co, a hospitality marketplace where clients can book vetted, top-tier vacation homes, curated experiences, and in-home services, all in one place. Tune in to hear her insights about marketing a vacation home, investing in a high-end rental property, managing the operations of a luxury vacation rental, and more!

Plus, check out the McKinsey report, Updating perceptions about today’s luxury traveler, that Kim mentions during our conversation.

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The cybersecurity landscape is changing rapidly with the increasing prevalence of AI-driven cybercrime. 

In this episode of the Easemakers Podcast, we talk about what private service professionals can do to minimize risk with Dr. Chris Pierson, CEO and Founder of the concierge cybersecurity and privacy platform BlackCloak. 

Tune in to learn about the link between digital security and physical security, how digital scams are evolving in the age of AI, and what you can do to take action. 

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