The Easemakers Podcast

How has protecting the world's most prominent families and individuals changed over the last 50 years — and what's stayed the same?

Gavin de Becker & Associates Senior Vice President of Threat Assessment and Management Bryan Niederhelm digs into what's new and what remains core to executive protection in this episode of the Easemakers Podcast.

Tune in to hear Bryan's take on new threats facing principals today, his advice for estate managers and private service professionals, and why bringing in the right people is key to keeping everyone safe.

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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.

What is the role of an owner's representative, and where does it start and end? What are the nuances of managing projects nearby and from afar? What skills do owner's reps need, and how do you become one?

Leo Crane answers all our owner's rep questions in a new episode of the Easemakers Podcast. Tune in to hear how he manages projects all over the world from his home base in Bozeman, Montana, how building relationships has fueled his career, and his advice for anyone considering taking on an owner's rep role.

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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.

How do you maximize value across an organization? As a family office specialist, a former family office COO focused on estate management, a wealth advisor and consultant, Alison Marckstadt has spent the past 2 decades honing her ability to increase efficiency, bring the best out of her teams, and deliver the highest level service to her principals.

Hear Alison's tips and strategies for maximizing your household's budget and time in a new episode of the Easemakers Podcast!

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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.

What are principals really thinking?

After making the transition from working within family offices to consulting for family offices, Tapestry CEO Anne Lyons and President Judy Boerner-Rule have a new perspective.

In this episode of the Easemakers Podcast, Anne and Judy share their aha moments from moving to the other side, as well as the patterns they see across families, family offices, and teams of private service professionals. Tune in to hear the stories of how they went from managing the estates of Paul Allen and Bill and Melinda Gates to running their own firm, and what they’ve learned along the way. 

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In a special bonus episode of the Easemakers Podcast recorded live from the Estate Management Conference in St. Petersburg, Florida, we explore the trend toward residential hospitality with Hannah Loudin, Director of Residences at The Tampa EDITION.

What does it mean when a job description includes "5 star hotel experience"? How should estate managers prepare for roles with the title, "Hospitality Manager"? Why is this trend on the rise, and what can private service professionals learn from luxury hotels? Find out in this special episode of the Easemakers Podcast.

This conversation was recorded in front of an audience of estate managers and private service industry partners, and you'll hear their questions at the end. Thank you to the Estate Management Conference for having us, and to everyone who joined in on the conversation!

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Getting organized — let alone staying organized — across multiple properties can be a huge undertaking, and no one knows that better than NEAT Method Co-Founders Ashley Murphy and Marissa Hagmeyer.

In this episode of the Easemakers Podcast, Ashley and Marissa share their expert tips for estate managers and anyone working to minimize chaos in their homes. Tune in to hear their strategies for managing moves, creating consistency across properties, and adding ease to everyday life, as well as their specific tips for estate managers who want to create seamless working relationships with organizers, interior designers, movers and more.

Plus, in the lightning round, don't miss the organizing hacks that Ashley and Marissa use in their own homes, as well as their favorite stories from their time organizing luxury homes!

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Today, the Easemakers Podcast is taking a break between seasons. In this episode, get a preview of upcoming conversations, and in the meantime, catch up on our past favorites! Thanks for listening!

What do private service professionals need to know about alternative citizenship?

In this episode of the Easemakers Podcast, we explore why so many high net worth families are applying for alternative passports, and what you need to know about the process.

Tune in to hear Judi Galst, Managing Director Private Clients for Henley & Partners, the global leader in alternative residence and citizenship by investment, share examples of popular citizenship programs, the difference between residence and citizenship (and the benefits of each), and insights from helping families navigate the process of obtaining alternative citizenship.

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What are the keys to providing excellent lifestyle management services to 25 different clients?

In this episode of the Easemakers Podcast, Jennifer Quent, a director in Marcum’s family office practice, shares what it's like to manage lifestyle and concierge services within a public accounting firm.

Tune in to hear the range of services Jennifer and her team provide in any given week, her tips for staying organized, and the pros and cons of supporting a number of different families at once. Plus, in the lightning round, hear how Jennifer's experience as a professional ballet dancer prepared her for a career in private service.

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Jen Laurence is an expert in helping households improve their communications and create harmony.

She's spent the past 23 years in estate management, and as the owner of Luxury Lifestyle Logistics, she works with principals and the private service professionals who support them for a week at a time. Her goal: to break down siloes and implement systems that keep everyone on the same page.

In this episode of the Easemakers Podcast, Jen shares her advice for private service professionals who want to build better systems of communication, her tips for identifying siloes, and her approach to helping households navigate change.

Subscribe to the Easemakers Podcast to hear from more experts in the private service industry, and join the Easemakers community to talk to other estate managers and PSPs on a regular basis.  Enjoying the Easemakers Podcast? Leave us a rating and a review telling us about your favorite episodes and what you want to learn next!

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