Property Management Brainstorm
Welcome to Property Management Brainstorm, the ultimate podcast for property managers, PropTech ventures, and real estate investors! Join industry expert Bob Preston as he brings you the latest trends, best practices, and invaluable guidance in the world of property management. Whether you're just starting or thriving in the business, Property Management Brainstorm is your go-to destination for all things property management.
Bob is a nationally known figure in the USA property management industry with over 25 years of experience in building and growing property management companies while advising more than 28 property management locations and 12,000+ doors. He has been awarded three prestigious designations by the National Association of Residential Property Managers (NARPM): the RMP® (Residential Management Professional), MPM® (Master Property Manager), and the CRMC (Certified Residential Management Company). He served as President and board of directors of the California State Chapter (CALNARPM) for 2020-2023 and on the NARPM National Board of Directors as the Southwest Regional Vice President (2022).
Episodes
161 episodes
Episode 84: Crush it During the Leasing Season Ft Barak Shamir
Host Bob Preston engages in a dynamic discussion with Barak Shamir of Showdigs, shedding light on the challenges property managers face during the leasing season. This conversation not only helps property managers prepare for the busy season bu...
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Episode 83: Property Management Failures Ft Tiffany Rosenbaum
In this episode, renowned property management expert Tiffany Rosenbaum and seasoned host Bob Preston delve into property management failures and entrepreneurs' struggles. Drawing from their extensive experience, they underscore the importance o...
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Episode 82: Preparing Your Property Management Co for Acquisition Ft Dylan McGrath
In this episode, host Bob Preston and guest Dylan McGrath discuss how to prepare a property management company for acquisition, what is involved in the process, and various valuation models. If you have ever wondered what it would be like to se...
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Episode 81: Crush Your Biz Dev For Max Door Growth Ft Jeremy Pound
On this episode, host Bob Preston and guest Jeremy Pound discuss various aspects of business development and new client acquisition in the property management industry. The conversation also delves into the building blocks for creating a succes...
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Episode 80: Five Ways to Kickoff 2024 Ft Bob Preston
In this episode, Bob Preston shares his top five ways to kickoff 2024 for property management businesses. He emphasizes the importance of strategic planning, organizational checkups, accountability and goals, kickoff meetings, and budget trimmi...
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Episode 79: Opportunities in Mid-market Multifamily Ft Bob Hansen
Bob Hansen, Principal at Second Nature, joins host Bob Preston to discuss the mid-market multifamily rental sector and its challenges and opportunities. He highlights the importance of attracting renters through amenities and value-added servic...
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Episode 78: Optimizing PM Teams for Success Ft Pete Neubig
Pete Neubig is the co-founder and CEO of VPM Solutions – the first and only staffing solution platform targeted specifically toward property managers and real estate professionals. In addition to his professional accomplishments, he is also an ...
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Episode 77: Hit for the Cycle Ft Bob Preston
Bob Preston is the founder and creator of Property Management Brainstorm. He goes solo in this episode to unpack the question of what makes Property Management Brainstorm different and explains his experience in "Hitting for the Cycle."
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Episode 76: Building an Online Presence Ft Stephen Fox
Stephen Fox is the co-founder and Vice President of Operations at Upkeep Media, the company that helps property management companies grow by implementing effective marketing strategies. He joins the show to unpack the importance of having a str...
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Episode 75: My Property Management Journey Ft Travis Bohling
A handful of entrepreneurs in the property management industry have helped bootstrap and grow a property management company, sold the company, remained in a senior capacity with the acquisition company, and ultimately moved on to start yet anot...
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Episode 74: Reducing Property Churn Ft Lior Abramovich
Churn rate – or also known as attrition rate – is something we all try to avoid but it is a big problem for most property managers. Our guest today unpacks what he is doing to address this challenge. Lior Abramovich is Co-Founder an...
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Episode 73: Building High-Performing Teams Ft Gwen Aspen
A high-performing team is more than just a group of talented individuals. It's a cohesive unit that collaborates, focuses on continual improvement, and works toward common objectives to achieve outstanding results. Building high-performing team...
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Episode 72: Artificial Intelligence (AI) Ft. AJ Shepard
Property Management Brainstorm host Bob Preston has met many property managers in the industry. Bob and AJ Shepard of Uptown Properties have known each other for the last few years, mainly from their involvement in the NARPM organization. AJ is...
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Episode 71: Property Management Systemization Ft. Paul Kankowski
If you've spent some years in the property management industry, you have become aware of the value of operational systems. A well-run business must systematize. Webster defines systemization as "arranging according to a definite plan or scheme....
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Episode 70: Lessons Learned in Property Management Ft. Amy Hanson
During his time in the property management industry, Bob Preston has met many property managers all over the USA. One of the most exciting stories he has heard is that of Amy Hanson, who has purchased a property management company, sold it, and...
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Episode 69: Relaunch and New Positioning!
Hello brainstormers, it's an exciting day for Property Management Brainstorm! If you've been tuning into the podcast recently, I've alluded to a new direction and sense of purpose for Property Management Brainstorm. Well, the time is finally he...
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PMB Classic Rewind: Pest Control Ft. Tom Clements
We have plans to relaunch Property Management Brainstorm soon with a renewed definition and a sense of purpose. Keep an eye out for that update in the form of a new podcast post. In the meantime, we are producing some reruns of the best podcast...
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PMB Classic Rewind: Property Maintenance Ft. Ray Hespen
We have plans to relaunch Property Management Brainstorm soon with a renewed definition and a sense of purpose. Keep an eye out for that update in the form of a new podcast post. In the meantime, we are producing some reruns of the best podcast...
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PMB Classic Rewind: PM Systems and Process Ft. Jordan Muela
We have plans to relaunch Property Management Brainstorm soon with a renewed definition and a sense of purpose. Keep an eye out for that update in the form of a new podcast post. In the meantime, we are producing some reruns of the best podcast...
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PMB Classic Rewind: Service Level Agreements Ft. Ethan Lieber
We have big plans coming soon to relaunch Property Management Brainstorm, with a renewed definition and a sense of purpose. Keep an eye out for that update in the form of a new podcast post. In the meantime, we are producing some reruns of the ...
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PMB Classic Rewind: Building a Solid PM Company Ft. Kellie Tollifson
We have big plans to relaunch Property Management Brainstorm, with a renewed definition and a sense of purpose, in August of 2023. In the meantime, we are producing some reruns of the best podcast episodes, called PMB Classic Rewind. <...
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PMB Classic Rewind: Resident Benefits Package Ft. Andrew Smallwood
We have big plans to relaunch Property Management Brainstorm, with a renewed definition and a sense of purpose, in August of 2023. In the meantime, we are producing some reruns of the best podcast episodes, called PMB Classic Rewind.One...
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PMB Classic Rewind: Tenant Turnover Process Ft. James Barrett
We have big plans to relaunch Property Management Brainstorm, with a renewed definition and a sense of purpose, in August of 2023. In the meantime, we are producing some reruns of the best podcast episodes, called PMB Classic Rewind.The...
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PMB Classic Rewind: Broker Trust Account, Ft. Allison Disarro
We have big plans to relaunch Property Management Brainstorm, with a renewed definition and a sense of purpose, in August of 2023. In the meantime, we are producing some reruns of the best podcast episodes, called PMB Classic Rewind. <...
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PMB Classic Rewind: Best Practices for Mold Damage Ft. Jason Widmer
We have big plans to relaunch Property Management Brainstorm, with a renewed definition and a sense of purpose, coming in August of 2023. In the meantime, we are producing some reruns of the best podcast episodes, called PMB Classic Rewind....
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