The Profitable Property Management Podcast

Welcome, Closers! Today, I'm interviewing Matthew Kaddatz PropTech Leader at AppFolio.

We dive in to all things automation in this one, as well as giving you an insight into the partnership between AppFolio and LeadSimple.

Matthew talks about his start in AppFolio and how they've changed since then and plan to change in the future. He also touches on the new wave of people entering the workforce and how that will increase automation tenfold.

"We describe millennials as lazy, but I think they just don't like doing work that they know can be automated " - Matthew Kaddatz

- Matthew's Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/matthewkaddatz/

- AppFolio: https://www.appfolioinc.com/

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Welcome, Closers! Today, I'm interviewing Lisa Wise Chief Flockster at Nest DC.

Lisa Wise is a champion of her community and her company. We talk about navigating through the pandemic and the sacrifices she made so her employees didn't have to.

She dives into the unique level of trust they have a Nest and how giving your employees the freedom to be themselves always has positive impacts. 

The mentality at Nest is different than many other property management companies and it shows. If you're looking to change the norm then this is the one for you. 

"I trust my team to do their best work, and then I step back." - Lisa Wise

• Visit: https://meetlisawise.com/ 
• Nest DC: https://www.nest-dc.com/ 

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Welcome, Closers! Today, I'm interviewing Andrew (Andy) Propst, CDO & President of Multifamily Housing at HomeRiver Group.

The only way to grow is to expand your comfort zone and the only way to do that is to step out of it. Andrew talks about the wins you get by stepping out of your comfort zone and how that's where the magic happens.

Learn to make friends with your competitors, where you can help lift up your industry and how to move past your discomfort to reach your goals. This one's a winner.

"Clients really want good service and good data. And if we can do that then we can solve their problems." - Andrew Propst

- Andrew's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrew-propst-38073411/

- HomeRiver Group: https://www.homeriver.com/property-management

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Welcome, Closers! Today, I'm interviewing Matthew Whitaker, founder and CEO of Evernest and Duke Dodson, CEO of The Dodson Companies, Board Member at Evernest and Atrium Management.

Incase the merger between The Dodson Companies and Evernest hasn't been on your radar, then this is the one for you. Duke and Matthew give us an inside look into the nitty gritty of merging companies as well as flash back to the early days of each company.

They touch on their struggles and what they needed to overcome in order to succeed personally and professionally. This one is full of golden nuggets and vulnerability, listen in and take a peek behind the curtain.

"Things are happening at a rate way faster than we ever thought possible." - Matthew Whitaker + Duke Dodson

- Duke on Facebook:
 https://www.linkedin.com/in/duke-dodson-73b5986/

- Visit:
https://www.evernest.co/
https://www.dodson-companies.com/

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Welcome, Closers! Today, I'm interviewing Jayson Yoss, President at GoldenWest Management.

Understanding the evolution of business is key and Jayson happens to be a pro at it!

When operating a business you need to know that your goals now will grow and evolve and may be unrecognizable in a year and that's all part of progress. Sometimes that includes letting go of a goal that once seemed so important in order to focus on the bigger picture.

Listen in as we dive into the rapidly changing game that is property management.

"You have to have some kind of organizational schedule to be able to understand the complexity that each department has or at least have someone that you trust to help run them or you're just going to run out of bandwidth yourself." - Jayson Yoss

- Jayson's Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jayson-yoss-6293217/

- GoldenWest Management.: https://www.goldenwestmanagement.com/

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Welcome, Closers! Today, I'm interviewing Thomas Talbert, owner of Prime Properties Management.

In this episode we dive into all the ins and outs of buying a property management business. Thomas walks us through his process of jumping in as a new owner of a pre existing business. 

Listen in as we explore the successes the setbacks and the emerging goals of a growing company, this is one you won't want to miss.

"Most of your time is going to be spent mowing lawns, fixing appliances, etc. you need to charge and charge right for maintenance." - Thomas Talbert

• Thomas on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thomas-talbert-0a24b1160/ 
• Prime Properties Management: https://primepropertiesaustin.com/ 
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Welcome, Closers! Today, I'm interviewing Rodney Fentress, Real Estate Broker at Keyrenter Property Management Hampton Roads.

You only get value when you give value, and you can only give value if you push yourself to be better each day.

Increasing your value comes from facing challenges in your personal and professional life. You have to learn to take those challenges head on and not let them control your trajectory.

And Rodney is the King of learning to work with the trajectory of life instead of against it.

"Add value where you can and be intentional about it." - Rodney Fentress

- Rodney on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rodney-fentress-mrp-b87a8b49/

- Keyrenter Property Management Hampton Roads: https://keyrenterhamptonroads.com/

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Welcome, Closers! Today, I'm interviewing Mat Zalk President and Property Manager at Keyrenter Tulsa.

One thing about the property management world that is so special, is the amount of shared knowledge and the relationships you build with other vendors and companies in the space. 

Even competing companies make friends. It's a world where everyone can relate on the sacrifices that needed to be made and all of the intricacies needed to survive.

Mat Zalk talks about the importance of vendor relations and how by nurturing those relationships you're nurturing your own business.

• "Your vendor network is your life blood. Treat them well and they will do the same to you." - Mat Zalk 
• Mat on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mat-zalk-b140b12a/ 
• Keyrenter Tulsa: https://keyrentertulsa.com/ 

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Welcome, Closers! Today, I'm interviewing Jared Kott Principal at Marblestone Property Group.

Being an aggressive entrepreneur means you need to know how to manage your ambition. You need grit and determination, but you also need to recognize when things aren't working and be open to change.

Jared elaborates on how to discover your goals and how not to limit your beliefs in order to achieve your goals. He also touches on as an owner it's also important to recognize your strengths and then hire for your weaknesses.

Not many out there have more passion and perseverance than this guy!

"One of our principals is 'Get shit done'." - Jared Kott

- Jared on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jared-kott-8b781493/

- Marblestone Property Group: https://www.mpghousing.com/

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If you want to learn from the best then this is one to listen to. Michael has been through the gamut, seen the best and worst of property management and has managed to come out on top.

The amount of knowledge he shares in this episode is priceless, so take out a pen and paper and be prepared to write down some gems.

"Never stop learning." - Michael McCreary

- Michael on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/michaelmccrearycpm

- McCreary Realty: https://www.mccrearyrealty.com/

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