"Why Every Property Management Company Needs a Full-Time BDM"

Host: Debbie Lariviere, Founder of Monter Coaching Guest: Brian Hughes, Co-Founder of BizDev Mastermind

Episode Summary: What's the tipping point between running a small property management shop and scaling into a true growth business? For many, it's hiring a full-time Business Development Manager (BDM).

In this episode, Debbie sits down with Brian Hughes—industry growth strategist and co-founder of BizDev Mastermind—to unpack why the BDM role is a game-changer for property management firms. From prospecting and agent relationships to accountability metrics and comp structures, Brian lays out the path to consistent, organic growth.

If you've ever wondered who to hire, what they should do all day, or how to pay them—this conversation is your blueprint.

What You'll Learn:

• Why part-time lead chasing keeps you stuck at 50–100 doors

• The dual role of a BDM: lead generation + lead closing

• Proven strategies to build referral pipelines with agents & investors

• How to identify and interview for the right BDM candidate

• Metrics and KPIs that keep growth accountable

• Compensation structures that motivate without overpaying

• The tech stack (like LeadSimple) that makes follow-up automatic

• Why owners must let go of "no one can do it as well as me" thinking

Spotlight on Strategy:

📞 Agent Outreach That Works Brian reveals how few realtors actually hear from property managers—and why a single call can create referral gold. His tip: start with agents already working with investors, then add value by offering resources, not just a sales pitch.

📊 Accountability is Everything It's not just about results. Brian explains why activity-based KPIs—calls made, meetings booked, social touches—are better predictors of success than units signed in the first 60 days.

💼 Hiring with Intention From backgrounds in mortgage and title to simple video-test assignments, Brian shares exactly how he vets candidates who can handle the "smile and dial" reality of business development.

💵 The Pay Plan That Scales Salary + per-door bonus. Reset monthly. Keep them hungry, keep them producing. Brian breaks down the ranges he sees across markets.

🔗 Connect: Brian Hughes & BizDev Mastermind: bizdevmastermind.com Monter Coaching: montercoaching.com Follow Debbie: @montercoaching

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