Multifamily Streamlined with Leslie Mathis

Building Bridges: Nurturing Talent and Relationships - Dr. Debbie Phillips, The Quadrillion

February 18, 2024 Leslie Mathis
Building Bridges: Nurturing Talent and Relationships - Dr. Debbie Phillips, The Quadrillion
Multifamily Streamlined with Leslie Mathis
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Multifamily Streamlined with Leslie Mathis
Building Bridges: Nurturing Talent and Relationships - Dr. Debbie Phillips, The Quadrillion
Feb 18, 2024
Leslie Mathis

Get ready for an insightful episode featuring a trailblazing real estate professional whose career spans diverse property types and leadership roles. Explore her journey from industry newcomer to internationally recognized leader, earning prestigious awards and accolades along the way. Dive into her passion for talent development and the urgent need to attract new voices to the industry. Gain valuable insights into talent acquisition, employee burnout, and the transformative power of vulnerability. Tune in as we explore the intersection of real estate, leadership, and personal growth.

Debbie Phillips is an internationally recognized real estate professional with over 30 years of experience with diverse property types. As an entrepreneur, Debbie has a multi-faceted career including developing world class leadership development programs and talent management strategies. Just recently, Debbie was recognized as one of twenty Most Inspiring Women in 2022 by Woman Leaders Magazine. In 2020, Debbie received the J. Wallace Paletou award that recognizes individuals devoted to the betterment of the real estate profession and society as a whole. Debbie was awarded the first Real Estate Award of Excellence as a Certified Property Manager (CPM) in 2015 by the Institute of Real Estate Management (IREM) and received the 2013 Outstanding Educator Award by the National Apartment Association’s Education Institute.

In addition to her private consulting, Debbie serves as President of the Real Estate Career Academy. As part of her workforce development, Debbie serves on numerous boards and advisory councils related to economic development, business and industry partnerships and talent retention. She has become known as the Apartment Doctor as her multidisciplinary approach begins with an emphasis around human capital. 

Debbie completed her Ph.D. from Georgia Tech, where her research focused on Resident Satisfaction and Employee Engagement as she developed an Employee Engagement Model for the Multifamily Housing Industry. Debbie also holds a Master of Science degree in Housing & Consumer Economics, with an emphasis in Senior Housing, and a Bachelor of Science degree in Consumer Journalism, both from the University of Georgia. Her Master’s research focused on lifestyle satisfaction for seniors and factors related to increasing engagement in shared housing. 

Debbie believes in the philosophy, "You can dream, build and create the most beautiful place in the world, but it takes PEOPLE to make the dream a reality." Debbie’s passion is developing top tier talent that adds value to an organization through increased employee engagement. In addition to teaching and consulting, Debbie is an author and nationally acclaimed speaker. 

Hear from Dr. Debbie about: 

  • Her first opportunity and how her career took off.
  • We all have a unique way of letting the light and love shine through us.
  • The 100,000 additional workers needed in our industry by 2025.
  • Our industry offers a portable career and economic equality.
  • How the best talent is made organically.
  • The importance of having space for grace.
  • The meaning of life is to find your gift, the purpose of life is to give it away.

Subscribe to and review the Multifamily Streamlined Podcast here.

Streamline Multifamily Group is your specialized consulting partner for multifamily operations, training, and more. Connect with Streamline Multifamily Group.


Show Notes

Get ready for an insightful episode featuring a trailblazing real estate professional whose career spans diverse property types and leadership roles. Explore her journey from industry newcomer to internationally recognized leader, earning prestigious awards and accolades along the way. Dive into her passion for talent development and the urgent need to attract new voices to the industry. Gain valuable insights into talent acquisition, employee burnout, and the transformative power of vulnerability. Tune in as we explore the intersection of real estate, leadership, and personal growth.

Debbie Phillips is an internationally recognized real estate professional with over 30 years of experience with diverse property types. As an entrepreneur, Debbie has a multi-faceted career including developing world class leadership development programs and talent management strategies. Just recently, Debbie was recognized as one of twenty Most Inspiring Women in 2022 by Woman Leaders Magazine. In 2020, Debbie received the J. Wallace Paletou award that recognizes individuals devoted to the betterment of the real estate profession and society as a whole. Debbie was awarded the first Real Estate Award of Excellence as a Certified Property Manager (CPM) in 2015 by the Institute of Real Estate Management (IREM) and received the 2013 Outstanding Educator Award by the National Apartment Association’s Education Institute.

In addition to her private consulting, Debbie serves as President of the Real Estate Career Academy. As part of her workforce development, Debbie serves on numerous boards and advisory councils related to economic development, business and industry partnerships and talent retention. She has become known as the Apartment Doctor as her multidisciplinary approach begins with an emphasis around human capital. 

Debbie completed her Ph.D. from Georgia Tech, where her research focused on Resident Satisfaction and Employee Engagement as she developed an Employee Engagement Model for the Multifamily Housing Industry. Debbie also holds a Master of Science degree in Housing & Consumer Economics, with an emphasis in Senior Housing, and a Bachelor of Science degree in Consumer Journalism, both from the University of Georgia. Her Master’s research focused on lifestyle satisfaction for seniors and factors related to increasing engagement in shared housing. 

Debbie believes in the philosophy, "You can dream, build and create the most beautiful place in the world, but it takes PEOPLE to make the dream a reality." Debbie’s passion is developing top tier talent that adds value to an organization through increased employee engagement. In addition to teaching and consulting, Debbie is an author and nationally acclaimed speaker. 

Hear from Dr. Debbie about: 

  • Her first opportunity and how her career took off.
  • We all have a unique way of letting the light and love shine through us.
  • The 100,000 additional workers needed in our industry by 2025.
  • Our industry offers a portable career and economic equality.
  • How the best talent is made organically.
  • The importance of having space for grace.
  • The meaning of life is to find your gift, the purpose of life is to give it away.

Subscribe to and review the Multifamily Streamlined Podcast here.

Streamline Multifamily Group is your specialized consulting partner for multifamily operations, training, and more. Connect with Streamline Multifamily Group.