Podcasts about apartment association

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Play Episode Listen Later Jul 17, 2024 78:25

Send us a Text Message.In this episode, Leslie chats with a Chief Investment Officer whose career in multifamily housing spans over 38 years. He reveals his humble beginnings as an exterior decorator, cutting grass, and how his hard work, dedication, and strategic involvement in apartment associations paved the way for his rise to leadership. He shares how his early exposure to apartment associations, starting as a student involved in accounting, helped him build a network of invaluable relationships that he continues to lean on throughout his career. Throughout the conversation, he shares some of his favorite motivational quotes that have guided his journey. This episode is packed with wisdom and insights that are sure to inspire anyone.Scott serves as Chief Investment Officer for Ginkgo Residential. His multifamily experience spans more than 38 years including 14 years as President and CEO of BNP Residential Properties, a publicly traded REIT. He received a BS degree in accounting from UNC Charlotte and is both a CPA and a real estate broker. Scott has served as a Regional Vice President for the NAA and President of both the Apartment Association of NC and the Greater Charlotte Apartment Association. LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/in/dswncWebsite: http://www.ginkgores.com/Hear from Scott about: His start in the industry as an Exterior Decorator.The invaluable relationships he's made and kept.His huge support and involvement in local, state, and national apartment associations.How you are the CEO of you.Most of your success is just showing up. Being ready and prepared is what comes next. Learning more from our mistakes then from our successes.His phrase: "Use your eyes, plagiarize."A funny story about his blue crab trap and the lesson he learned.His many favorite quotes that are great reminders to everyone.Connect with us!LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lesliemathisStreamline Website: https://www.streamlinemultifamily.comEmpowHER Website: https://empowhermultifamily.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/empowhermultifamily https://www.instagram.com/streamlinemultifamilySubscribe and leave a review for the Multifamily Streamlined Podcast here.Streamline Multifamily Group is your specialized consulting partner for multifamily operations, training, and more! We offer consultative support in project management, construction, development, renovations, auditing, and also organize industry events. Remember, no matter how well your property is doing, it could be doing better. Contact Leslie at LMathis@StreamlineMultifamily.com for more information.

LIVE! from TAA: Cocktails & Compliance Ep. 14 ft. Sara Hinson and Cecilia Cossio

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Play Episode Listen Later May 16, 2024 42:06

Another Cocktails & Compliance with Rue Fox and Janel Ganim... but this time it's LIVE from the TAA ONE Conference! Rue and Janel are joined by Sara Hinson of Allied Orion Group and Cecilia Cossio of Marquis Asset Management. With a 9am session at TAA, the cocktail of the episode is a delicious Bloody Mary! This session brought in a full house so you don't want to miss these four ladies cover a variety of Affordable Housing topics including: HOTMA and how Allied Orion and Marquis are handling the transition at their properties, the Renters Bill of Rights, advocacy for Affordable Housing, and more! Sara and Cecilia brought their A-game, with incredible insights and ideas on how to keep moving forward as an industry. About Cecilia: Cecilia has more than 25 years of proven property management experience including an extensive background in property operations, leadership, client relations, and implementation of efficient systems and effective procedures to improve organizational performance. At Marquis, Cecilia is responsible for the operations and oversight of the organization. Cecilia will focus on ensuring team member support while meeting the goals of the owners and investors. You can connect with Cecilia on LinkedIn here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ceciliacastillocossio/ About Sara: Sara joined Allied Orion Group in July 2016 and is the Director of Operational Supportive Systems. With over 23 years of property management experience, Sara has a true passion for multifamily systems. Sara is active in the Houston Apartment Association and currently is on the PAC Committee, and Expo Committee. She is also an active Houston Apartment Association volunteer trainer for NALP, CAM, and CAPS National Apartment Association designations. Sara currently carries her CAM designation with her most recent Houston Apartment Association award being recognized as a Harvey Hero to the Apartment Association. You can connect with Sara on LinkedIn here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sara-hinson-cam-0b757410/ About ResMan: ResMan delivers the property management industry's most innovative technology platform, making property investments and operations more profitable and easier to manage. ResMan's platform unlocks a new path to growth for property management companies that deliver consistent NOI improvement and brilliant resident experiences easier than ever before. To learn more about our platform, visit http://myresman.com/

A Journey of Unexpected Fulfillment from a 25-Year Multifamily Veteran - Senior Regional Manager with Ginkgo Residential, Latoya Patterson

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 2, 2024 44:46

Discover the inspiring journey of a Senior Regional Manager with 25 years in the multifamily industry. From a hotel management background, she found her true calling in multifamily, where she shares invaluable leadership lessons and insights. Gain practical advice and wisdom from her experiences, shaped by her entrepreneurial mother's influence. Join us for a captivating exploration of fulfillment, leadership, and the rewarding experience of giving back and mentoring others.Latoya Patterson, Senior Regional Manager of Ginkgo Residential has been affiliated with property management for 25 years. Latoya joined Ginkgo Residential in 2007. Ginkgo's mission is to provide reasonably priced, high quality housing that is energy efficient and environmentally sensitive. Latoya is responsible for overseeing 8 multi-family assets between Greensboro and Raleigh/Durham which accounts for a total of 1,566 units. She holds a NC Real Estate Brokers License, the NAAEI Certified Apartment Portfolio Supervisor (CAPS), and Certified Apartment Manager (CAM) designations, and the Housing Credit Certified Professional (HCCP) for affordable housing designation through the National Home Builders Association. Latoya is a proud graduate of North Carolina Central University and holds a Bachelor of Business Administration degree. She was inducted into the Apartment Association Hall of Fame in 2022. Additionally, Latoya graduated from the Apartment Association of North Carolina's Leadership Lyceum program and completed training through NAAEI's Leadership Experience: Powered by Dale Carnegie. She was awarded PTAA's (Piedmont Triad Apartment Association) Regional Manager of the Year in 2017. Latoya currently serves on AANC's Education Committee and was an active TAA (Triangle Apartment Association) Board of Directors Member for 9 years & Past President. She serves on the Copper Circle Board of Directors, an emerging entity of TAA's New Lease on Life for affordable housing and Education Foundation. She was past President of TAAEF (Triangle Apartment Association Education Foundation). Latoya enjoys spending time with family and friends, volunteering, caring for her mom, and roaming the aisles of Target.Hear from Latoya about:Her success and hiring the right people.How she leads by example and is a resource for her teams.Who is her influential role model.Coaching her teams to think about the why and to share their input.Her passion and why she gives back.The one thing she would tell her younger self. Subscribe to and review the Multifamily Streamlined Podcast here.Streamline Multifamily Group is your specialized consulting partner for multifamily operations, training, and more! We offer consultative support in project management, construction, development, renovations, auditing, and also organize industry events.Ready to elevate your property's performance? Connect with Streamline Multifamily Group at www.StreamlineMultifamilyGroup.com !Registration for EmpowHER 2024 is now open, click here. For sponsorship opportunities, please contact jzhang@streamlinemultifamily.com.

Navigating the Real Estate Landscape - Ken Szymanski, NAA Lifetime Achiever

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 28, 2024 39:43

Get ready for an inspiring episode featuring a leader who dedicated over three decades to shaping the landscape of the Greater Charlotte Apartment Association and the Apartment Association of North Carolina. Hear about his remarkable journey from City Planning Degrees at the University of Albany-SUNY and Western Kentucky University to leading two prominent apartment associations simultaneously. Gain valuable insights into the importance of transparency, equity, and ethical leadership in the real estate industry. Tune in as we explore the future of affordable housing, the impact of new development, and the pursuit of economic fairness for all.Ken Szymanski, spent more than 30 years leading the Greater Charlotte Apartment Association as their Executive Director, and also spent the majority of his career as the Executive Director of the Apartment Association of North Carolina. He fully retired in December 2018.Ken received the NAA Lifetime Achievement Award for his work in the industry. While this is not all encompassing, his accomplishments include legislative successes, fair housing instructor, and actively involved in the affordable housing conversation. Also a member of the AANC Hall of Fame. Holds City Planning Degrees from the University of Albany-SUNY and Western Kentucky University.In addition to taking on the dual role of leading GCAA and AANC simultaneously, Ken also held multiple leadership positions at the National Apartment Association over the years, including chairing the Association Executive Council. He was also named Association Executive of the year on two separate occasions.Interesting note: His main volunteer duty since retiring 5 years ago has been conducting NPR Radio Public Affairs interviews for station WSGE out of Gaston College. 91.7 FM.Here from Ken about:His 1st job in the industry.The importance of our industry's reputation and being transparent.How he led the GCAA grow from 28K units to 170K units.Trend in household formation: 29% of all households are only 1 person who are less inclined to be homeowners.How the $1K rent per month is becoming a dinosaur.People are stretched more than ever before with rent growth climbing faster than the growth of wages.Everyone from the White House down says we need more supply, but who will be doing the development?Thoughts on if the shortage on housing will grow past what they have predicted.How he keeps up with the industry after retiring for 5 years now.Subscribe to and review the Multifamily Streamlined Podcast here.Burning questions? A hot topic? Guest you'd like to hear? Email us at podcast@streamlinemultifamily.com.Streamline Multifamily Group is your specialized consulting partner for multifamily operations, training, and more! Driven by our passion for comprehensive marketing and storytelling, we connect with prospective residents seeking a vibrant lifestyle, not just four walls. With a proven track record, we excel at creating captivating brands and messaging that make a lasting impact. We offer consultative support in project management, construction, development, renovations, auditing, and also organize industry events. Streamline embodies a creative and valuable approach to multifamily asset management and operations, disrupting the industry with our streamlined solutions. Ready to elevate your property's performance? Connect with Streamline Multifamily Group at www.StreamlineMultifamilyGroup.com !

LIVE! from NAA: Mastering Employee Retention ft. Lyndsay Hanes

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Play Episode Listen Later Sep 29, 2023 27:17

LIVE! from NAA, Elizabeth Francisco, CXO of Inhabit, sits down with President of AAA and Metric Property Management, Lyndsay Hanes to hear her perspective and unique approach to mastering employee retention.She talks about the use of psychometrics for Metric's hiring process, eliminating the idea that an eye-catching resume or plenty of experience doesn't necessarily equate to success and efficiency in the workplace.For more on psychometrics and implementing them in your business, contact Cary Frieden cary@effective-exec.comAbout Lyndsay:Lyndsay Hanes is a distinguished multifamily operator with over two decades of experience and a proven track record of results-oriented performance.She has vast experience across multiple asset types, increasing value and ensuring client satisfaction. Lyndsay has been responsible for creating processes at two start-up management companies before becoming an entrepreneur herself with the launch of her company Metric Property Management.Lyndsay has a history of service to our industry. She has been an active participant on numerous local Apartment Association committees, serving on the Board of Directors for the Austin Apartment Association, Co-Chair of the AAA Legislative Committee, and today she is currently serving as President Of AAA.About ResMan:ResMan delivers the property management industry's most innovative technology platform, making property investments and operations more profitable and easier to manage. ResMan's platform unlocks a new path to growth for property management companies that deliver consistent NOI improvement and brilliant resident experiences easier than ever before. To learn more about our platform, visit http://myresman.com

Bloom where you're planted

Life After Leasing

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 22, 2023 51:46

In this episode, we delve deep into the profound relationship between individual growth and community involvement. Our guest, Adalyia Parker, showcases the transformative power of being deeply rooted in both her local community and professional spheres, like the Apartment Association of Greater Memphis, #NAAGives, RPM Careers, and Melanin in Multifamily. Discover the reciprocity of impact: how active participation can elevate a community and, in turn, how that same community can inspire, challenge, and nurture an individual's growth.

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LIVE! from NAA: Dress to Impress ft. Bobby Griffith

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Play Episode Listen Later Aug 30, 2023 32:47

LIVE! From NAA, Elizabeth Francisco sits down with Bobby Griffith, CFO, Principal and Director of Acquisitions for the JL Gray Company. They talk about presentation, even through attire, networking, and just how much multifamily has changed over the years.Bobby C. Griffith has 34 years of experience in the multi-family housing industry specializing in affordable. Since joining JL Gray the company has grown from 45 to over 130 communities.Bobby is an Executive Council Member & Immediate Past President of the Apartment Association of New Mexico. He is also the president of Southwest Affordable Housing Group (SWAHG) - an industry association representing owners, agents, developers, non–profits, and service providers of affordable housing in the southwest.As if that was not enough, Bobby Griffith might just be the most interesting man in multifamily, as well as the best dressed.About ResMan: ResMan delivers the property management industry's most innovative technology platform, making property investments and operations more profitable and easier to manage. ResMan's platform unlocks a new path to growth for property management companies that deliver consistent NOI improvement and brilliant resident experiences easier than ever before. To learn more about our platform, visit http://myresman.com

Virginia Love | Industry Principle | Entrata

ApartmentHacker Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 16, 2023 58:49

This episode is sponsored by: ⁠Updater Updater is the app that gets residents move-in ready faster. Did you know that residents who are happy with their move-in experience are 59% more likely to renew their lease? Move-ins matter. Get them right with Updater. Visit go.updater.com/mike and as a special gift to our listeners, Updater is offering a special gift when you book a demo. In this episode, Mike Brewer sits down with Virginia Love – Industry Principal, Entrata. Virginia is a highly respected expert in the multifamily industry with a long history in multifamily leasing, marketing, and operations. She is a champion of the people in our industry and has a deep understanding of the ways that technology impacts the front-line teams and believes that it is our responsibility to elevate the role our team members play in the success of our industry. Key Discussion Points: 1. Lasting impact of the pandemic: The pandemic shed attention on the importance of the site teams and led to the current focus on them as the drivers of performance, doing what is right for the site teams, and recognizing the need to reconsider appropriate wage levels. 2. Culture Matters: Entrata is a technology company that actively engages its customers in the Entrata culture - so much so that they become invested in the Entrata brand. 3. Economic Inclusion: For decades, the only impact for residents who paid their rent on time was not incurring late fees or being sent to collections. Entrata offers a program that reports resident payment history to the major consumer credit reporting agencies. Giving renters the ability to build their credit by simply paying their rent is a significant economic empowerment tool. 4. The Value of Yes - Advice if you desire to grow your multifamily career: Get involved. Make Yourself Indispensable. Do whatever other people don't want to. Get active in your Apartment Association, IREM, or NMHC. Take every opportunity to learn and don't wait for someone to teach you. There are countless ways to build your knowledge, so take charge of your education and growth. Between the non-stop camaraderie and laughter, Mike and Virginia share practical tips and advice based on their extensive knowledge and expertise in the multifamily industry. Whether you're a seasoned investor, property manager, vendor/supplier, or someone interested in learning more about the multifamily market, this series offers valuable insights that can help you navigate the challenges and seize the opportunities in this dynamic industry. About Mike Brewer Mike Brewer is enthusiastic about people, technology, and the world of multifamily. He serves as President of RADCO Residential and COO of The RADCO Companies. As the Founder of Multifamily Collective, Mike draws on his deep understanding of the multifamily space and is passionate about sharing insights and wisdom through a series of Collective Conversations with others in this industry. About Virginia Love Virginia Love, Industry Principal at Entrata is directly involved with marketing, product, and sales as a liaison from the multifamily industry to these departments. With nearly three decades of industry experience, Virginia has served the Atlanta Apartment Association, GAA, NAA, NMHC, and Zillow Multifamily Advisory Board. Virginia is also a part of the Apartment All-Stars. Connect with Us: We would love your feedback, questions, and topic suggestions for future episodes. Feel free to contact us via info@multifamilycollective.com. Subscribe and Share: If you enjoyed this episode, rate, review, subscribe to our podcast on all Podcast Platforms and share it with your friends and colleagues. Please help us spread the word about Multifamily Collective and empower others to thrive in the multifamily real estate industry. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mike-brewer/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mike-brewer/support

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BHS - 8A - 'Tech Tuesday' with Rich DeMuro and Daniel Yukelson Executive Director of the Apartment Association of Greater Los Angeles

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Play Episode Listen Later Aug 1, 2023 28:38

KFI's Tech Reporter Rich DeMuro returns to for an all-new, Amazon Prime Day edition of 'Tech Tuesday'! Rich highlights SAMSUNG'S NEW FOLDABLES...I've been playing with the new flip 5 and the fold 5...APPLE ADMITS SCREENTIME SETTINGS MIGHT NOT WORKCALIFORNIA LOOKS INTO DATA COLLECTED BY CONNECTED CARSBEWARE OF QR CODE PARKING SCAMSDaniel Yukelson Executive Director of the Apartment Association of Greater Los AngelesOn the Front Line of a war over bullfighting Traditions

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3 Generations: A Family Affair in the Multifamily Industry - Lisa, Savannah, Chloe, and Baylee Taylor

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Play Episode Listen Later Jul 25, 2023 61:38

In this not-to-be-missed episode, we bring you a special panel featuring the remarkable Lisa Taylor and her three amazing daughters - Savannah, Chloe, and Baylee, who are all making waves in the multifamily industry. Dive into their unique upbringing and early exposure to the multifamily world, where they learned valuable skills and embraced a true family legacy. Uncover the blessings and challenges of being a family all in the same industry. Get ready for a captivating conversation filled insights, trending topics, and invaluable wisdom from this special family of multifamily leaders.Guest Bios:Lisa Taylor is a Senior Managing Director – National Client Services of Build-to-Rent/Single-Family Rentals for Greystar's newest and fastest growing sectors. Lisa's been in the multifamily industry for over 20+ years and was honored recently with an induction into Apartment Association of North Carolina's Hall of Fame.Savannah Taylor is the Creative Director for RangeWater's creative marketing team. She oversees the creative marketing items (like branding, websites, “fun stuff”) for the entire portfolio. She has been in property management for about 10 years and started part-time in college and worked her way through a few onsite positions (leasing, assistant manager) until she joined RangeWater's marketing team in 2020. Her interest in social media got her foot in the door as she ran their property accounts and won a couple awards for her work.Chloe Taylor is a Community Director for RangeWater. She started as a Leasing Professional 10 years ago in student housing and joined conventional multifamily with Matrix Residential 7 years ago. She specializes in operations and is passionate about building a team of high performers. She has done both urban and suburban, lease-ups, stabilized deals and renovations. Fast forward to today, where she recently started a new adventure at her first lease-up property in the Community Director position and is so excited for this to be her baby!Baylee Taylor is a Senior Marketing Associate at Greystar, where her portfolio stretches from the mountains of North Carolina, to the entire state of South Carolina, all the way to coastal Georgia. Her journey in the multifamily real estate industry formally began in 2017 when she started as a leasing professional on-site. Since then, she has progressed and transitioned into a marketing role. She holds a degree in Marketing Strategies from the University of North Carolina Wilmington, where her passion for marketing flourished. The best part of her role lies in the fusion of data and creativity which allows her to explore new boundaries and create impactful decisions.Hear from the Taylors about:Who was the first generation to start in the multifamily industry.How they each started in their career and where they are now.The youngest generation's unique and impactful upbringing.The one skill Lisa lacks.Lisa's extraordinary servant leadership.Whether it's a blessing or a curse to all be in the same industry.Current trends, headwinds, and many more invaluable insights.Subscribe to and review the Multifamily Streamlined Podcast here.Burning questions? A hot topic? Guest you'd like to hear? Email us at podcast@streamlinemultifamily.com.

From Courtroom to Classroom: An Attorney's Journey in Landlord - Tenant Law - Will Brownlee, Co-Founder of Brownlee Whitlow & Praet, PLLC and Loebsack & Brownlee, PLLC

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Play Episode Listen Later Jul 11, 2023 60:09

Join us for a riveting episode as we unravel the remarkable journey of a semi-retired attorney who dedicated his career to the intricacies of landlord-tenant law, fueled by his marriage to a lovely property manager. Explore his unique perspective on the subject, where real estate law meets the captivating drama of reality TV and crime shows. Discover how his deep involvement with the local apartment association propelled him to all corners of the multifamily industry, including the National Apartment Association. Listen in as he shares a story of his longest eviction case and get ready for an enlightening discussion filled with insights, anecdotes, and a deep appreciation for teaching the complexities of landlord-tenant relationships.Will Brownlee is an attorney licensed in NC, SC and GA, and is the co-founder of two law firms serving landlords: Brownlee Whitlow & Praet, PLLC and Loebsack & Brownlee, PLLC. Over the course of his career, Will has focused almost entirely on all aspects of landlord-tenant law, including evictions, fair housing defense, legal compliance, and lease drafting/revision. In his service to the housing industry, Will has served on state and local apartment association boards, as well as serving as the Executive Director of the Apartment Association of NC (AANC) and serving as the SC/NC consultant to the National Apartment Association (NAA) on its lease forms library. In all, Will has served the rental industry for over 25 years, though “semi-retiring” in 2018 but continuing to serve as Of Counsel for the two law firms bearing his name and still appears in court for eviction cases in the Carolinas and Georgia.When not appearing in court or teaching, Will loves spending time and traveling with his wife (a now-retired property manager who introduced Will to the rental industry – and who leased Will his first apartment, a good story). Will is often found devouring the latest sci-fi/fantasy book series, playing fantasy sports, enjoying a good game of poker, or spending clear nights capturing photos of the stars with his telescopes.LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/will-brownlee-3554736/Companies: https://bwpf-law.com/ + https://loebsackbrownlee.com/Hear from Will about:How searching for an apartment changed his life in countless ways.Why he decided to only focus his career on landlord law.A great story about having the right attitude and response.Where he considers his "home" apartment association and why.The #1 thing he loves to do.His surreal experience of looking for an apartment with his daughter.The leap of faith he took in his 5th year as an attorney.His longest eviction case.Quotes:"You can't marry a Property Manager and not fall in love with the industry.""When you fully commit to the industry, the industry will commit to you.""Just show up, half the battle is just showing up."Subscribe to and review Multifamily Streamlined Podcast here.Streamline your success. Never miss out again! Receive the latest and greatest from Streamline Multifamily Group straight to your inbox here.Follow us on social media for updated news and information from Streamline Multifamily Group!

May 31, 2023 - High Country Politics - Government and Elections News from the American West

Heartland POD

Play Episode Listen Later May 31, 2023 12:56

PACs supporting Mike Johnston spend big in final sprint of Denver mayoral election | Susana Cordova will be Colorado's next Education Commissioner | New Colorado GOP Chair Dave Williams is off to a rocky start | Kari Lake is running for Senate in Arizona | Ringo Starr on tour in Western U.S. Song playsIntro by hostWelcome to High Country - politics in the American West. My name is Sean Diller; regular listeners might know me from Heartland Pod's Talking Politics, every Monday.Support this show and all the work in the Heartland POD universe by going to heartlandpod.com and clicking the link for Patreon, or go to Patreon.com/HeartlandPod to sign up. Membership starts at $1/month, with even more extra shows and special access at the higher levels. No matter the level you choose, your membership helps us create these independent shows as we work together to change the conversation.Alright! Let's get into it: COLORADO NEWSLINE: Denver mayoral candidates Mike Johnston and Kelly Brough sprint to the finish lineBY: CHASE WOODRUFF - MAY 30, 2023 4:00 AM Left: Denver mayor candidate Kelly Brough receives the endorsement of the Greater Metro Denver Ministerial Alliance at an event on May 12, 2023. Right: Brough's runoff opponent, former state Sen. Mike Johnston, receives the endorsement of progressive former mayoral candidates and Democratic state lawmakers in Civic Center Park on May 10, 2023. (Chase Woodruff/Colorado Newsline)A half-million dollar contribution from former New York City mayor Michael Bloomberg was part of a flood of large donations that has helped former state Sen. Mike Johnston open up a 2-to-1 fundraising lead over opponent Kelly Brough as the Denver mayor's race enters its final week.Advancing Denver, an independent expenditure committee supporting Johnston's run, raised more than $4 million through May 22. The pro-Johnston super PAC has relied on many of the same out-of-state billionaire donors who boosted Johnston's gubernatorial bid in 2018, including Bloomberg, LinkedIn founder Reid Hoffman and hedge fund managers Steve Mandel and John Arnold. Kent Thiry, the former CEO of Denver-based dialysis giant DaVita, is the group's largest local donor, while venture capitalist Art Reimers and private equity CEO Eric Resnick have also chipped in with six-figure contributions.About three-quarters of Advancing Denver's haul has been spent on TV advertising in support of Johnston, with the remainder spent on digital ads and mail.Johnston and Brough had raised roughly equal amounts in direct contributions through the end of April, reporting total receipts of $932,060 and $895,612, for their campaign committees, respectively. A Better Denver, the independent expenditure committee supporting Brough, has struggled to raise large sums since the April 4 first-round election, adding just $211,650 to the $1 million it had previously raised in February and March.To date, the group's top donor during the runoff is Pete Coors, former Republican nominee for U.S. Senate and prolific donor to conservative causes. Coors gave $50,000 to A Better Denver on April 24. Other top donors to the pro-Brough PAC have included real estate interests like the National Association of Realtors, Colorado Construction Industry Coalition and developer Lloyd Fulenwider.The Apartment Association of Metro Denver, a landlord group, has made contributions to both candidates. After giving $25,000 to Brough in February, the group followed up with another $10,000 contribution to Brough in late April, and a $10,000 contribution to Johnston a week later.Ballots for the city's runoff election were mailed earlier this month. Voters can return their ballot to a 24-hour drop box or vote in person until 7 p.m. on June 6.COLORADO SUN:Susana Cordova, former superintendent of Denver schools, will be Colorado's next education commissionerErica Breunlin and Jesse Paul9:13 AM MDT on May 30, 2023Denver Public Schools superintendent Susana Cordova at DPS headquarters on April 3, 2020. (Andy Cross, The Denver Post via The Associated Press)The state's Board of Education on Monday named Susana Cordova as the sole finalist among 23 applicants after a unanimous vote. Her appointment is expected to be formalized when the board next meets.State Board Chairwoman Rebecca McClellan told The Colorado Sun “We really appreciated her sharp focus on results for students and outcomes for students with an eye toward equity,” “She's not only talked the talk, she's proven that she's capable of achieving gains for students.”Cordova will take over the position from Katy Anthes, who is stepping down from the role in July after serving as commissioner since December 2016.Cordova began her career as a bilingual language arts teacher and has since worked in education for more than 30 years, including as a teacher, principal, district leader and currently as a superintendent in residence for Transcend, a national nonprofit focused on helping schools make classrooms more equitable for all students.Cordova was also previously a deputy superintendent for the Dallas TX Independent School District.Cordova has also taught as an adjunct faculty member at the University of Denver's School of Education and now serves on the university's board of trustees. Cordova will begin steering the state education department at a particularly consequential time for Colorado schools, as districts continue to help students recover from lost time and learning during the pandemic and as many communities struggle to recruit and retain educators and manage declining student enrollment.Susana Cordova, then superintendent of Denver Public Schools, looks on as students work on laptops in a classroom in Newlon Elementary School early Tuesday, Aug. 25, 2020. The school was one of 55 Discovery Link sites set up by Denver Public Schools where students could participate in remote learning during the pandemic. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski, Special to The Colorado Sun)Cordova will begin her tenure just as a state task force is considering changes to how Colorado evaluates its schools, which could potentially affect how much funding schools receive.Gov. Jared Polis celebrated Cordova's selection in a written statement Tuesday, saying “Her prior work boosting academic progress and improving access to high-quality education for learners of all backgrounds as superintendent of Denver Public Schools is sure to benefit students across the state as she brings this passion and experience to this new role,” said Polis, a Democrat. “I look forward to working with Susana as a member of my cabinet as we continue to carry forward our bold education priorities.” COLORADO SUN:Colorado GOP paid no staff in April while fundraising lags under new Chairman Dave WilliamsSandra Fish4:20 AM MDT on May 24, 2023Dave Williams speaks during a Republican state central meeting on March 11, 2023, in Loveland where elections for a chairman, vice chairman and secretary of the Colorado GOP were conducted. (Olivia Sun, The Colorado Sun via Report for America)If the Colorado Republican Party had employees in April, they didn't get paid. It's the first time in at least 20 years the party didn't pay any employees.And the party's bank accounts have less money than the $120,540 a recent filing said the party had on hand, the GOP acknowledged in an addendum filed Saturday with the Federal Election Commission. The Colorado GOP raised only about $58,000 in the first four months of the year, including less than $15,000 in April. The party spent more than $15,000 last month, with $9,100 going to health and dental benefits. It's unclear if anyone is working for the party; no staff is listed on its website.The lack of a payroll for a state party in Colorado is unusual.“There have been other cycles where the party pays only one or two salaries in the off year,” said Kristi Burton Brown, who chaired the party during the last election cycle. “If they want to run it all-volunteer, they certainly can.”The party raised only a little more than $18,000 in the first two months of the year, before Williams was elected chairman. From January through April, Colorado's GOP spent more than $263,000. That compares with $539,000 spent in the first four months of 2021, another nonelection year when five people were paid for their work in April. Of this year's spending, $73,000 went to Brownstein Hyatt Farber Schreck for legal services. “Anybody who gets elected state chair should probably prioritize raising money,” said Dick Wadhams, who ran the state party from 2007 to 2011 and has been critical of Williams. “You can't run an operation without money.”The state Democratic Party raised nearly $92,000 in April, and spent nearly $211,000, including about $26,000 on payroll for a half-dozen employees. That left the party with nearly $196,000 in cash at the end of April.The Democratic Party raised more than $419,000 in the first four months of the year, while spending about $454,000. The party's state-level account had nearly $32,000 at the end of March.And the Colorado GOP has trailed Democrats in political spending in the state in recent years.Campaign accounts or PACS for several of the state's top elected Democrats have donated to the federal party account this year including U.S. Sens. Michael Bennet and John Hickenlooper; U.S. Reps. Diana Degette, of Denver, Yadira Caraveo, of Thornton, Jason Crow, of Centennial, and Joe Neguse, of Lafayette; Gov. Jared Polis; Treasurer Dave Young; and others. Hickenlooper also sent two emails recently asking people to donate to the state party.The Colorado GOP received $12,500 from the terminated 8th Congressional District campaign of state Sen. Barbara Kirkmeyer, of Brighton, in early March. It's the only money the party has received from Republican officeholders or candidates this year.Tagged:Colorado Democratic Party, Colorado Republican Party, Dave WilliamsABC NEWS:Arizona set for unpredictable Senate raceByTal AxelrodMay 23, 2023, 3:06 AM Democrats and Republicans can at least agree on one thing: They have no idea what's going to happen in next year's Arizona Senate race.The election is shaping up to be an unpredictable three-way contest in one of the nation's premier battlegrounds featuring an incumbent who left her party (Sen. Kyrsten Sinema), a polarizing conservative who remains a rock star with her base (Kari Lake), and a Democratic nominee-in-waiting who would represent a shift to the left for the historically moderate-minded state (Rep. Ruben Gallego).Sen. Sinema first set the stage when she switched from being a Democrat to an independent late last year. While she called that choice a "reflection of who [she's] always been," the switch also prevented a primary fight with Arizona Rep. Ruben Gallego -- and paved the way for something more unusual.State data shows just under 35% of Arizona voters are registered Republicans and 30% are registered Democrats, while 35% aren't registered with either party.If Sinema retires, the race to succeed her could feature Gallego, a Marine Corps vet and former House colleague of Sinema's who has become vocally critical of her, and Republican Kari Lake, a former TV anchor, election denier and 2022 Arizona gubernatorial candidate.Both Gallego and Lake are more associated with their parties' ideological flanks than the centrists who have historically won statewide.state GOP strategist Lorna Romero said "It's gonna be like nothing we've ever seen before in Arizona. I think what's going to make it nasty is obviously Ruben and Kyrsten don't get along personally. And depending on who the Republican is, if you get a firebrand like a Kari Lake again, we've seen how she's operated before, that's going to take it to another level."Nineteen operatives from both parties who spoke with ABC News for this story mostly thought that Sinema would run again, pointing to her ongoing fundraising and continued involvement in high-profile legislative pushes like on immigration.Senator Kyrsten Sinema questions witnesses during a Senate Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Committee hearing in the wake of recent of bank failures, on Capitol Hill, May 18, 2023. Evelyn Hockstein/ReutersSinema, who previously served in the House for three terms, quickly thrust herself into the heart of several of the chamber's most significant and successful legislative efforts, including on infrastructure, same-sex marriage, guns and more.Her style of legislating has generated mixed reviews, with supporters pointing to her scorecard and liberal detractors saying she has been overly eager to water down Democratic priorities, including raising the minimum wage, supporting prescription drug pricing reform and scrapping the Senate filibuster as a way to codify abortion rights.Cesar Chavez, a former Democratic state lawmaker said "Overall, I think the state of Arizona is content with the work that Sen. Sinema done. The issues that Sen. Sinema has advocated for will definitely result in a positive tick in her numbers."Steve Slugocki, a senior adviser to Arizona Secretary of State Adrian Fontes, a former chair of the Maricopa County Democratic Party had the opposite view. He said, "I cannot stress enough how deeply unpopular she is. I traveled the state everywhere last year. The first question was always, 'What are we going to do about Sinema? How can we replace her?'"Sen. Kyrsten Sinema arrives at the Capitol, May 9, 2023. Congressional Hispanic Caucus Chairman Democratic Rep. Ruben Gallego speaks at a CHC event. Getty ImagesAll of this will play out in the larger context of the battle for the Senate, with the Democratic caucus holding a slim 51-49 majority, but defending 23 seats in 2024, making operatives eager to avoid a spoiler candidate, but without any agreement on who that would be.A former aide to Sen. Sinema said "She has shown she knows what it takes to win in Arizona. I look at these other candidates, and I do not see proven winners. "So yeah, as a Democrat, I'm nervous because I want to keep Kari Lake out of the Senate.""If she's in the race as an independent, Ruben's already at a disadvantage as a Democrat just because of the lower registration numbers that we have," said one former state lawmaker who is supporting Gallego. "So, it comes down to how many votes is Sen. Sinema going to take? Even if it is a very small percentage, any small percentage at all could tip this."To be sure, Democrats aren't the only ones wringing their hands.Republican strategists told ABC News that a three-way race with a Democrat and an independent with a Democratic background would normally be a boon to the GOP candidate. But failed 2022 candidate Kari Lake is looming in the wings and is coming off a narrow loss to Democrat Katie Hobbs, which many observers attributed to her embrace of baseless claims of 2020 election fraud.A source familiar with Lake's thinking told ABC News they're confident she'll run for the Senate, likely launching a campaign in the fall. This person also confirmed that Lake recently met with several senators, including National Republican Senatorial Committee Chair Steve Daines of Montana, and that with her broad name recognition and support from conservative voters, she would enter the race as the overwhelming primary favorite.GOP strategist Lorna Romero said "[T]he Sinema breakup from the Democratic Party looks good for Republicans on paper, theoretically. But I think that the big heartburn is what's going to happen out of a Republican primary, and are we just going to do the same ridiculous mistakes over and over again, and Democrats are just going to continue to win in the state,"Still, virtually every person who spoke to ABC News added the caveat that their analyses could end up being off given the unpredictable nature of a potential race with the incumbent running as the third-party candidate."We've never seen anything like that in Arizona," one Democratic strategist said. "I just think trying to predict anything right now, you might as well shake a Magic 8 Ball and see what it tells you." CONCERT PICK OF THE WEEK: Sir Richard Starkey MBE, otherwise known as Ringo Starr!! Ringo Starr and his All Starr Band are on a Western U.S. tour with shows this week in San Diego, Eugene and Bend OR, and next week playing Denver's Bellco Theatre and the Pikes Peak Center in Colorado Springs. Tickets and information at ringostarr.comWelp, that's it for me! From Denver I'm Sean Diller. Original reporting for the stories in today's show comes from Colorado Newsline, Colorado Sun, ABC News, Arizona Mirror, and Denver's Westword.Thank you for listening! See you next time.

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May 31, 2023 - High Country Politics - Government and Elections News from the American West

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Play Episode Listen Later May 31, 2023 12:56

PACs supporting Mike Johnston spend big in final sprint of Denver mayoral election | Susana Cordova will be Colorado's next Education Commissioner | New Colorado GOP Chair Dave Williams is off to a rocky start | Kari Lake is running for Senate in Arizona | Ringo Starr on tour in Western U.S. Song playsIntro by hostWelcome to High Country - politics in the American West. My name is Sean Diller; regular listeners might know me from Heartland Pod's Talking Politics, every Monday.Support this show and all the work in the Heartland POD universe by going to heartlandpod.com and clicking the link for Patreon, or go to Patreon.com/HeartlandPod to sign up. Membership starts at $1/month, with even more extra shows and special access at the higher levels. No matter the level you choose, your membership helps us create these independent shows as we work together to change the conversation.Alright! Let's get into it: COLORADO NEWSLINE: Denver mayoral candidates Mike Johnston and Kelly Brough sprint to the finish lineBY: CHASE WOODRUFF - MAY 30, 2023 4:00 AM Left: Denver mayor candidate Kelly Brough receives the endorsement of the Greater Metro Denver Ministerial Alliance at an event on May 12, 2023. Right: Brough's runoff opponent, former state Sen. Mike Johnston, receives the endorsement of progressive former mayoral candidates and Democratic state lawmakers in Civic Center Park on May 10, 2023. (Chase Woodruff/Colorado Newsline)A half-million dollar contribution from former New York City mayor Michael Bloomberg was part of a flood of large donations that has helped former state Sen. Mike Johnston open up a 2-to-1 fundraising lead over opponent Kelly Brough as the Denver mayor's race enters its final week.Advancing Denver, an independent expenditure committee supporting Johnston's run, raised more than $4 million through May 22. The pro-Johnston super PAC has relied on many of the same out-of-state billionaire donors who boosted Johnston's gubernatorial bid in 2018, including Bloomberg, LinkedIn founder Reid Hoffman and hedge fund managers Steve Mandel and John Arnold. Kent Thiry, the former CEO of Denver-based dialysis giant DaVita, is the group's largest local donor, while venture capitalist Art Reimers and private equity CEO Eric Resnick have also chipped in with six-figure contributions.About three-quarters of Advancing Denver's haul has been spent on TV advertising in support of Johnston, with the remainder spent on digital ads and mail.Johnston and Brough had raised roughly equal amounts in direct contributions through the end of April, reporting total receipts of $932,060 and $895,612, for their campaign committees, respectively. A Better Denver, the independent expenditure committee supporting Brough, has struggled to raise large sums since the April 4 first-round election, adding just $211,650 to the $1 million it had previously raised in February and March.To date, the group's top donor during the runoff is Pete Coors, former Republican nominee for U.S. Senate and prolific donor to conservative causes. Coors gave $50,000 to A Better Denver on April 24. Other top donors to the pro-Brough PAC have included real estate interests like the National Association of Realtors, Colorado Construction Industry Coalition and developer Lloyd Fulenwider.The Apartment Association of Metro Denver, a landlord group, has made contributions to both candidates. After giving $25,000 to Brough in February, the group followed up with another $10,000 contribution to Brough in late April, and a $10,000 contribution to Johnston a week later.Ballots for the city's runoff election were mailed earlier this month. Voters can return their ballot to a 24-hour drop box or vote in person until 7 p.m. on June 6.COLORADO SUN:Susana Cordova, former superintendent of Denver schools, will be Colorado's next education commissionerErica Breunlin and Jesse Paul9:13 AM MDT on May 30, 2023Denver Public Schools superintendent Susana Cordova at DPS headquarters on April 3, 2020. (Andy Cross, The Denver Post via The Associated Press)The state's Board of Education on Monday named Susana Cordova as the sole finalist among 23 applicants after a unanimous vote. Her appointment is expected to be formalized when the board next meets.State Board Chairwoman Rebecca McClellan told The Colorado Sun “We really appreciated her sharp focus on results for students and outcomes for students with an eye toward equity,” “She's not only talked the talk, she's proven that she's capable of achieving gains for students.”Cordova will take over the position from Katy Anthes, who is stepping down from the role in July after serving as commissioner since December 2016.Cordova began her career as a bilingual language arts teacher and has since worked in education for more than 30 years, including as a teacher, principal, district leader and currently as a superintendent in residence for Transcend, a national nonprofit focused on helping schools make classrooms more equitable for all students.Cordova was also previously a deputy superintendent for the Dallas TX Independent School District.Cordova has also taught as an adjunct faculty member at the University of Denver's School of Education and now serves on the university's board of trustees. Cordova will begin steering the state education department at a particularly consequential time for Colorado schools, as districts continue to help students recover from lost time and learning during the pandemic and as many communities struggle to recruit and retain educators and manage declining student enrollment.Susana Cordova, then superintendent of Denver Public Schools, looks on as students work on laptops in a classroom in Newlon Elementary School early Tuesday, Aug. 25, 2020. The school was one of 55 Discovery Link sites set up by Denver Public Schools where students could participate in remote learning during the pandemic. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski, Special to The Colorado Sun)Cordova will begin her tenure just as a state task force is considering changes to how Colorado evaluates its schools, which could potentially affect how much funding schools receive.Gov. Jared Polis celebrated Cordova's selection in a written statement Tuesday, saying “Her prior work boosting academic progress and improving access to high-quality education for learners of all backgrounds as superintendent of Denver Public Schools is sure to benefit students across the state as she brings this passion and experience to this new role,” said Polis, a Democrat. “I look forward to working with Susana as a member of my cabinet as we continue to carry forward our bold education priorities.” COLORADO SUN:Colorado GOP paid no staff in April while fundraising lags under new Chairman Dave WilliamsSandra Fish4:20 AM MDT on May 24, 2023Dave Williams speaks during a Republican state central meeting on March 11, 2023, in Loveland where elections for a chairman, vice chairman and secretary of the Colorado GOP were conducted. (Olivia Sun, The Colorado Sun via Report for America)If the Colorado Republican Party had employees in April, they didn't get paid. It's the first time in at least 20 years the party didn't pay any employees.And the party's bank accounts have less money than the $120,540 a recent filing said the party had on hand, the GOP acknowledged in an addendum filed Saturday with the Federal Election Commission. The Colorado GOP raised only about $58,000 in the first four months of the year, including less than $15,000 in April. The party spent more than $15,000 last month, with $9,100 going to health and dental benefits. It's unclear if anyone is working for the party; no staff is listed on its website.The lack of a payroll for a state party in Colorado is unusual.“There have been other cycles where the party pays only one or two salaries in the off year,” said Kristi Burton Brown, who chaired the party during the last election cycle. “If they want to run it all-volunteer, they certainly can.”The party raised only a little more than $18,000 in the first two months of the year, before Williams was elected chairman. From January through April, Colorado's GOP spent more than $263,000. That compares with $539,000 spent in the first four months of 2021, another nonelection year when five people were paid for their work in April. Of this year's spending, $73,000 went to Brownstein Hyatt Farber Schreck for legal services. “Anybody who gets elected state chair should probably prioritize raising money,” said Dick Wadhams, who ran the state party from 2007 to 2011 and has been critical of Williams. “You can't run an operation without money.”The state Democratic Party raised nearly $92,000 in April, and spent nearly $211,000, including about $26,000 on payroll for a half-dozen employees. That left the party with nearly $196,000 in cash at the end of April.The Democratic Party raised more than $419,000 in the first four months of the year, while spending about $454,000. The party's state-level account had nearly $32,000 at the end of March.And the Colorado GOP has trailed Democrats in political spending in the state in recent years.Campaign accounts or PACS for several of the state's top elected Democrats have donated to the federal party account this year including U.S. Sens. Michael Bennet and John Hickenlooper; U.S. Reps. Diana Degette, of Denver, Yadira Caraveo, of Thornton, Jason Crow, of Centennial, and Joe Neguse, of Lafayette; Gov. Jared Polis; Treasurer Dave Young; and others. Hickenlooper also sent two emails recently asking people to donate to the state party.The Colorado GOP received $12,500 from the terminated 8th Congressional District campaign of state Sen. Barbara Kirkmeyer, of Brighton, in early March. It's the only money the party has received from Republican officeholders or candidates this year.Tagged:Colorado Democratic Party, Colorado Republican Party, Dave WilliamsABC NEWS:Arizona set for unpredictable Senate raceByTal AxelrodMay 23, 2023, 3:06 AM Democrats and Republicans can at least agree on one thing: They have no idea what's going to happen in next year's Arizona Senate race.The election is shaping up to be an unpredictable three-way contest in one of the nation's premier battlegrounds featuring an incumbent who left her party (Sen. Kyrsten Sinema), a polarizing conservative who remains a rock star with her base (Kari Lake), and a Democratic nominee-in-waiting who would represent a shift to the left for the historically moderate-minded state (Rep. Ruben Gallego).Sen. Sinema first set the stage when she switched from being a Democrat to an independent late last year. While she called that choice a "reflection of who [she's] always been," the switch also prevented a primary fight with Arizona Rep. Ruben Gallego -- and paved the way for something more unusual.State data shows just under 35% of Arizona voters are registered Republicans and 30% are registered Democrats, while 35% aren't registered with either party.If Sinema retires, the race to succeed her could feature Gallego, a Marine Corps vet and former House colleague of Sinema's who has become vocally critical of her, and Republican Kari Lake, a former TV anchor, election denier and 2022 Arizona gubernatorial candidate.Both Gallego and Lake are more associated with their parties' ideological flanks than the centrists who have historically won statewide.state GOP strategist Lorna Romero said "It's gonna be like nothing we've ever seen before in Arizona. I think what's going to make it nasty is obviously Ruben and Kyrsten don't get along personally. And depending on who the Republican is, if you get a firebrand like a Kari Lake again, we've seen how she's operated before, that's going to take it to another level."Nineteen operatives from both parties who spoke with ABC News for this story mostly thought that Sinema would run again, pointing to her ongoing fundraising and continued involvement in high-profile legislative pushes like on immigration.Senator Kyrsten Sinema questions witnesses during a Senate Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Committee hearing in the wake of recent of bank failures, on Capitol Hill, May 18, 2023. Evelyn Hockstein/ReutersSinema, who previously served in the House for three terms, quickly thrust herself into the heart of several of the chamber's most significant and successful legislative efforts, including on infrastructure, same-sex marriage, guns and more.Her style of legislating has generated mixed reviews, with supporters pointing to her scorecard and liberal detractors saying she has been overly eager to water down Democratic priorities, including raising the minimum wage, supporting prescription drug pricing reform and scrapping the Senate filibuster as a way to codify abortion rights.Cesar Chavez, a former Democratic state lawmaker said "Overall, I think the state of Arizona is content with the work that Sen. Sinema done. The issues that Sen. Sinema has advocated for will definitely result in a positive tick in her numbers."Steve Slugocki, a senior adviser to Arizona Secretary of State Adrian Fontes, a former chair of the Maricopa County Democratic Party had the opposite view. He said, "I cannot stress enough how deeply unpopular she is. I traveled the state everywhere last year. The first question was always, 'What are we going to do about Sinema? How can we replace her?'"Sen. Kyrsten Sinema arrives at the Capitol, May 9, 2023. Congressional Hispanic Caucus Chairman Democratic Rep. Ruben Gallego speaks at a CHC event. Getty ImagesAll of this will play out in the larger context of the battle for the Senate, with the Democratic caucus holding a slim 51-49 majority, but defending 23 seats in 2024, making operatives eager to avoid a spoiler candidate, but without any agreement on who that would be.A former aide to Sen. Sinema said "She has shown she knows what it takes to win in Arizona. I look at these other candidates, and I do not see proven winners. "So yeah, as a Democrat, I'm nervous because I want to keep Kari Lake out of the Senate.""If she's in the race as an independent, Ruben's already at a disadvantage as a Democrat just because of the lower registration numbers that we have," said one former state lawmaker who is supporting Gallego. "So, it comes down to how many votes is Sen. Sinema going to take? Even if it is a very small percentage, any small percentage at all could tip this."To be sure, Democrats aren't the only ones wringing their hands.Republican strategists told ABC News that a three-way race with a Democrat and an independent with a Democratic background would normally be a boon to the GOP candidate. But failed 2022 candidate Kari Lake is looming in the wings and is coming off a narrow loss to Democrat Katie Hobbs, which many observers attributed to her embrace of baseless claims of 2020 election fraud.A source familiar with Lake's thinking told ABC News they're confident she'll run for the Senate, likely launching a campaign in the fall. This person also confirmed that Lake recently met with several senators, including National Republican Senatorial Committee Chair Steve Daines of Montana, and that with her broad name recognition and support from conservative voters, she would enter the race as the overwhelming primary favorite.GOP strategist Lorna Romero said "[T]he Sinema breakup from the Democratic Party looks good for Republicans on paper, theoretically. But I think that the big heartburn is what's going to happen out of a Republican primary, and are we just going to do the same ridiculous mistakes over and over again, and Democrats are just going to continue to win in the state,"Still, virtually every person who spoke to ABC News added the caveat that their analyses could end up being off given the unpredictable nature of a potential race with the incumbent running as the third-party candidate."We've never seen anything like that in Arizona," one Democratic strategist said. "I just think trying to predict anything right now, you might as well shake a Magic 8 Ball and see what it tells you." CONCERT PICK OF THE WEEK: Sir Richard Starkey MBE, otherwise known as Ringo Starr!! Ringo Starr and his All Starr Band are on a Western U.S. tour with shows this week in San Diego, Eugene and Bend OR, and next week playing Denver's Bellco Theatre and the Pikes Peak Center in Colorado Springs. Tickets and information at ringostarr.comWelp, that's it for me! From Denver I'm Sean Diller. Original reporting for the stories in today's show comes from Colorado Newsline, Colorado Sun, ABC News, Arizona Mirror, and Denver's Westword.Thank you for listening! See you next time.

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Everything Apartments E29 - Government Advocacy For Apartment Owners

Everything Apartments

Play Episode Listen Later May 9, 2023 25:52

State and local governments have assumed an increasing and oft times adversarial role in the operation of rental housing. Today we speak with Janet Gagnon, Director of Government Affairs and External Relations with the Apartment Association of Greater Los Angeles to learn ways Owners can join together to counter the overreach. Janet would love your questions - janet@aagla.orgEric J Christopher | WSC Realty Advisors Inc | 949-463-2787 eric.christopher@wsc-pm.com

The Game Changer: How One Person Can Transform The Lives Of Many Through Mentoring and Advocating for Education - Education Director of The Triangle Apartment Association, Suzanne Pratt

Coffee Talk With John Papaloni

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 25, 2023 50:33

From listening and guiding her members to developing a robust education program, one person is changing the game when it comes to personal and professional development.Join me as I chat with Education Director of the Triangle Apartment Association, Suzanne Pratt, who shares her incredible story and why she invests in others. She has a gift for inspiring her members to reach their full potential and creating a culture of continuous learning. Tune in to hear how Suzanne helped shape Leslie's career journey and the practical advice she has on how to drive change in your own life and career.Suzanne Pratt is the Director of Professional Development with the Triangle Apartment Association (TAA) in Raleigh, NC and will celebrate 22 years on April 23rd,with TAA. She has over 27 years' experience of demonstrated history as an association executive in the non-profit field. Suzanne oversees the association's education department; serves as the staff liaison for the Education Committee and other initiatives and projects to move the association forward. Over the years in her journey with TAA, she has served as a coach/mentor, established the Education Scholarship Fund and fundraiser efforts, and developed curriculum and programs with some great volunteers/facilitators.Suzanne has served on several NAAEI Committees and Task Forces, such as creating the Best Practices for NAAEI Designation/Credential Programs and the development and process for the Credentials eBooks; instructed various credential modules and served as a facilitator/panelist for NAA's Apartmentalize Education Conferences and NAAEI's Affiliates Education Conferences. She is a proctor for NAAEI's Credential programs and ESCO, the EPA 608 CFC certification. Suzanne is a graduate and holds a certificate from Duke University's Nonprofit Management Credential program and is an NAAEI Faculty Member.She is a lifetime learner, cherishes her family, and has a love for music and dancing.LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/suzanne-pratt-994a657/Company: https://www.triangleaptassn.org/Hear from Suzanne about:The interesting story of how she entered the multifamily industry.What truly motivates her and is her greatest reward.How she developed and continues to grow a robust education program for her members.The unknown potential career paths for maintenance and service members into leadership roles.How gaining great insight from her members, helps her partner with them to provide valuable education opportunities.Why she is so passionate about education and tips on how to self-educate.Helpful insight for setting healthy boundaries and the importance of financial literacy.Quotes:"Be a sponge, learn as much as you can, be an asset and not a liability.""Take ownership of your own personal development.""When you can conceive it, you can achieve it."Subscribe to and review Multifamily Streamlined Podcast here. Streamline your success. Never miss out again! Receive the latest and greatest from Streamline Multifamily Group straight to your inbox. Go to here.Follow us on social media for updated news and information from Streamline Multifamily Group!

152. The Real Estate Whisperer: Navigating Multi-Billion Dollar Deals with Mr Ken Gee

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 3, 2023 33:56

152. The Real Estate Whisperer: Navigating Multi-Billion Dollar Deals with Mr Ken Gee Mr. Gee is the founder and managing partner of KRI Partners and the KRI group of companies. He has more than 24 years of significant real estate, banking, private equity transaction and principal investing experience. Throughout his career, he has been involved in transactions valued in excess of $2.0 billion, much of which has included the acquisition, management and financing of various multi-family real estate projects as well as playing a significant role as a member of due diligence and transaction structure planning teams for several private equity firms specializing in the small and middle markets. Prior to forming KRI Partners, Mr. Gee was a tax manager with Deloitte & Touche LLP where he focused his practice on state and local tax planning, merger and acquisition due diligence and transaction structure planning for private equity and middle market companies. Some of his major clients included The Riverside Company, Key Equity Capital Partners, Blue Point Capital, Linsalata Capital Partners, The Zaremba Group, Charter One Bank and Applied Industrial Technologies, Inc. Prior to his career at Deloitte & Touche, Mr. Gee spent several years at National City Bank (now part of PNC Bank) where he served as commercial loan officer, credit analyst, branch manager, and mortgage loan originator during his career with the bank. Unrelated to his real estate experience, Mr. Gee also owned and operated several certified Cessna Pilot Centers in the Northeast Ohio area. These Cessna Pilot Centers operated an FAA approved professional pilot school and specialized in the sale of new and pre-owned aircraft. Mr. Gee is a licensed Ohio Certified Public Accountant. He received his master's degree from Case Western Reserve University's Weatherhead School of Management and his B.B.A. from the University of Toledo. He is a member of the National Apartment Association, Florida Apartment Association, Bay Area Apartment Association, Apartment Association of Greater Orlando, First Cost Apartment Association, Northeast Ohio Apartment Association, Ohio Society of Certified Public Accountants and American Institute of Certified Public Accountants

LANDLORDS PREPARE FOR WAR! Eviction Crisis Crushing Working Class! | Thinking Out Loud

Entitled Millennials

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 2, 2023 73:44

In this episode of his "Thinking Out Loud" series, Double D ruminates on the ever growing eviction crisis in the United States, while also lampooning a story about a "Landlord Self Defense Course."Jumping in to the video, Double D provides a brief overview of the eviction crisis, then jumps in to providing recent eviction statistics from cities and counties throughout the country. He sites record setting eviction rates in Arizona, California, Minnesota, Nevada, Texas, New York, and others; he notes that many of these areas are facing eviction rates as high, or higher, than during the 2008 Financial Crisis. He notes that this trend promises to continue, as inflation, a stagnant economy, and failed political priorities carry on. He points out that the United States is one of the few countries on Earth that does not, at least in some sense, guarantee housing as a human right, and that the lack of economic rates in the United States contributes to the anemic condition of its democracy.Next, Double D examines an article from Truthout, which outlines the use of militarized police in the ongoing eviction crisis. He highlights the story of housing rights organization, "Moms For Housing" which was subject to a highly publicized police raid for squatting on an investor owned property in Oakland, California. He points out that the excessive police presence, which involved assault weapons and armored vehicles, amounted to a "public lynching", a political statement made by local officials, warning the working class of the consequences of trying to resist capitalist domination.Moving on, Double D plays video clips from the "Moms for Housing" incident, emphasizing some of the causes of the housing crisis in the United States; namely the rise of massive real estate investment firms which have turned housing in to a speculative commodity. He notes that this process leaves hundreds of thousands, if not millions, of residential and commercial spaces vacant, as capitalists bide their time to maximize profit, all while millions of Americans live on the street.Double D goes on to examine the interwoven nature of the housing crisis and the rise of militarized policing in the United States. He affirms the reality that as capital continues to conglomerate into massive firms like Blackrock and Vanguard, leaving more and more working people dispossessed, rising police budgets, and increasingly militarized police units, exist to quash the growing dissent of those who have fallen through the cracks of capitalist society. He insists that police in capitalist societies exist solely to enforce unjust property relations, claiming that they have become an occupying force in urban centers, particularly in predominantly black and brown communities. He jokes that squad cars have "to serve and protect" stenciled along their side, saying "yes, to serve you an eviction notice, and to protect private property."Double D insists that this sort of housing system need not exist, that their are common sense solutions to the housing and eviction crisis, but that only through the building and organization of working class power can we advocate for them in a meaningful way. He suggests that tenants unions, housing co-operatives, rent controls, and publicly owned housing will be the means by which working class people will be able to secure housing as a human right.Double D continues, moving on to satirize an article from USA Today, which outlines a "Landlord Self Defense Class" being taught by a Landlord Lobbying group named "Apartment Association of Greater Los Angeles (AAGLA)." he quotes one of the instructors who says "In C*vid a lot of people lost their jobs, they lost their families, and the last thing they have is their house. You're taking the last thing they have. This is their worst day." Double D expresses horror out just how disconnected, just how inhumane the landholding class is. Noting their awarene

Ep152: Embracing the Fundamentals of Multifamily Investing Success

Multifamily Money

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 6, 2023 37:28

Don't just make deals, start executing business plans with Ken Gee's expert tips on locating the best low-risk assets, capitalizing on them, and how you can do the same. Be ready to raise your odds of multifamily investing success with the knowledge you gain from this episode! WHAT YOU'LL LEARN FROM THIS EPISODE A plan to capitalize on the compounding effects of apartment investing 4 vital things to look for in a real estate partnership and why Vertical integration: What it is and how it aids asset management How to build what it takes to break through a new real estate market What is re-trading and how does it work? RESOURCES/LINKS MENTIONED Verivest National Multifamily Housing Council ABOUT KEN GEE Ken Gee is the founder and managing partner of KRI Partners and the KRI group of companies. He has more than 24 years of significant real estate, banking, private equity transaction, and principal investing experience. He is a licensed Ohio Certified Public Accountant and received his master's degree from Case Western Reserve University's Weatherhead School of Management and his bachelor of business administration degree. from the University of Toledo. He is a member of the National Apartment Association, Florida Apartment Association, Bay Area Apartment Association, Apartment Association of Greater Orlando, First Cost Apartment Association, Northeast Ohio Apartment Association, Ohio Society of Certified Public Accountants, and American Institute of Certified Public Accountants. CONNECT WITH KEN Website: KRI Partners CONNECT WITH US Email: shawn@greenbriarcg.com Instagram: Shawn Winslow YouTube: Shawn Winslow LinkedIn: Shawn Winslow Facebook: Shawn Winslow

The Importance of the apartment association.

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Play Episode Listen Later Jan 26, 2023 30:34

Hello! This is Multifamily Off the Cuff Episode #18. Thank you so much for listening! On this episode, Fernando had the pleasure to talk with Joelis Rodriguez about the importance of the apartment association. She has been working with the multifamily industry for 15 years. She is currently working as a property manager, and she is also highly involved with AAGO ( Apartment Association of Greater Orlando).These were some of the questions they discussed: What is CAM License? Why is this important to know when trying to be a property manager in Florida?What is AAGO? What do they to help both property management staff and vendor suppliers?What are the benefits of being part of local apartment associations when working with the multifamily industry?Why is it so important to keep educating ourselves and how apartment associations can help with that? All these questions and more were discussed in this episode. Please take the time to listen to this one as it would guide you through the great opportunity apartment associations offer to educate their members. Thank you for listening! Please leave us a review, so we can keep improving! You can follow us on IG – Multifamily_off_the_cuff to see all the behind the scenes and `keep up with the new episodes. If you have any questions or topics you would like to listen here, please send us an email at irene@multifamilyoffthecuff.com

Dan Yukelson

The John Phillips Show

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 23, 2023 35:39

The Executive Director of the Apartment Association of Los Angeles reacts to the LA City Councils new tenant protectionsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Ralph McGreevy of the Northern Ohio Apartment Association

The Rust Belt Apartment Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 20, 2023 76:58

In this episode of the Rust Belt Apartment podcast the team sits down with Ralph McGreevy, Executive Director and COO of the Northern Ohio Apartment Association.

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Peter Ruddell ~ All Talk with Jordan and Dietz

All Talk with Jordan and Dietz

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 28, 2022 9:14

November 28, 2022 ~ Peter Ruddell, Honigman attorney representing the Apartment Association of Michigan, talks with Tom about the Michigan Supreme Court is weighing whether to extend some pandemic-era landlord-tenant rules over late rent payments indefinitely.

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IRR 163: How To Successfully Build Your Real Estate Portfolio with Jason Pero

The Investor Relations Real Estate Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 16, 2022 30:35

In today's episode, Jonny is joined by a successful Real Estate Investor and the President and Owner of Pero Real Estate, Jason Pero.They discuss:1. How he left his day job to pursue a career in real estate2. Unplugging from work and making space for his personal life3. Keys to staying motivated despite strong competition in the industryJason was born and raised in Erie, PA, and attended college at nearby Westminster. After college Jason began a sales career in pharmaceutical and medical device sales. He started his real estate investing career in 2001 when he and his wife purchased their ﬁrst duplex. Jason built a portfolio of real estate rental properties while working a career as a medical sales representative. Jason balanced the demands of a high-pressure sales environment, a young family, and growing a real estate portfolio. He was able to leave his job in 2012 as the portfolio grew to nearly 300 units.Upon leaving his day job, Jason continued to build his real estate holdings and currently owns around 1,400+ rental apartments. He is the President of this local landlord Apartment Association and a frequent guest on podcasts, and an occasional speaker at real estate investing conferences. Jason enjoys coaching and mentoring both seasoned and beginner real estate investors. He continues to grow his real estate business but enjoys spending his free time working out, traveling, relaxing with family and friends, and attending sporting events and concerts.Learn more about Jason:Website: https://www.perorealestate.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jason.pero.7Email: jasonpero@yahoo.comBook a call: https://calendly.com/jasonperoConnect with Jonny!Cattani Capital Group: https://cattanicapitalgroup.com/Invest with us: invest@cattanicapitalgroup.comLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonathan-cattani-53159b179Jonny's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jonnycattani/IRR Podcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theirrpodcast/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@jonnycattaniYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCljEz4pq_paQ9keABhJzt0AFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/jonathan.cattani.1

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Is this a risk I can live with? with Ken Gee

REI Clarity

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 25, 2022 52:34

Welcome to the Managing CRE Risk podcast with Jeremy Goodrich. Today, we have a veteran CRE investor with us who has more than 25 years of experience, Ken Gee. In our conversation, Ken breaks down risk in different parts of the lifecycle of a commercial real estate deal. He lays out how to succeed in the CRE world and mitigate the risks through due diligence, raising capital, and asset management. You don't want to miss out on this episode! Learn more about Ken and his story at shineinsurance.com/managing-commercial-real-estate-risk! “I've always told our investors, it's my job to try to protect the downside and make sure we have a good upside plan in place.” 04:52 Ken has around 2000 doors in his portfolio and he's been investing in commercial real estate for more than 25 years. He describes himself as a risk-averse person. According to him, one of the hardest aspects of real estate investing is bringing yourself to the awareness of the risks that you want to mitigate. Ken's advice on how to successfully identify and mitigate risk: Educate yourself on the industry, market, and property. Focus on your operation and constantly evaluate your business plan. Have a solid insurance policy. Identifying risk comes easier with experience, so don't give up. “There's going to be things wrong everywhere. It's just a fact of life. What our job is, is to identify risks that matter.” 12:40 Ken talks about how to manage the risks surrounding the lifecycle of the property. Due diligenceLook at the physical property and see if there are hidden things there that are difficult to correct or significantly impact your business plan. Ken's advice is to find a mentor at the beginning of your investing journey to help you build out your due diligence process. Document the entire procedure. Raising capitalIt's important for passive investors to understand what it means to be invested in a multifamily real estate deal. Ask all the uncomfortable questions from the sponsor to evaluate if they're professional and knowledgeable enough. Figure out if they're transparent and have a good track record. Asset managementGive yourself 30-60 days to learn everything about the property before you start the renovation. Based on this information, modify your business plan. Ken shares his insight on CRE risks in the near future. Interest rates have doubled in the last year and we might go into a recession. In the real estate industry, the most important thing is occupancy, so make sure you're buying in a growth market and keep your occupancy high. About our guest, Ken Gee Mr. Gee is the founder and managing partner of KRI Partners and the KRI group of companies. He has more than 24 years of significant real estate, banking, private equity transaction and principal investing experience. Throughout his career, he has been involved in transactions valued in excess of $2.0 billion, much of which has included the acquisition, management and financing of various multi-family real estate projects as well as playing a significant role as a member of due diligence and transaction structure planning teams for several private equity firms specializing in the small and middle markets. Prior to forming KRI Partners, Mr. Gee was a tax manager with Deloitte & Touche LLP where he focused his practice on state and local tax planning, merger and acquisition due diligence and transaction structure planning for private equity and middle market companies. Some of his major clients included The Riverside Company, Key Equity Capital Partners, Blue Point Capital, Linsalata Capital Partners, The Zaremba Group, Charter One Bank and Applied Industrial Technologies, Inc. Prior to his career at Deloitte & Touche, Mr. Gee spent several years at National City Bank (now part of PNC Bank) where he served as commercial loan officer, credit analyst, branch manager, and mortgage loan originator during his career with the bank. Unrelated to his real estate experience, Mr. Gee also owned and operated several certified Cessna Pilot Centers in the Northeast Ohio area. These Cessna Pilot Centers operated an FAA approved professional pilot school and specialized in the sale of new and pre-owned aircraft. Mr. Gee is a licensed Ohio Certified Public Accountant. He received his master's degree from Case Western Reserve University's Weatherhead School of Management and his B.B.A. from the University of Toledo. He is a member of the National Apartment Association, Florida Apartment Association, Bay Area Apartment Association, Apartment Association of Greater Orlando, First Cost Apartment Association, Northeast Ohio Apartment Association, Ohio Society of Certified Public Accountants and American Institute of Certified Public Accountants. Mentioned in the show: www.kripartners.com www.kripartners.com/ebook/ His LinkedIn Shineinsurance.com www.shineinsurance.com/managing-commercial-real-estate-risk Jeremy's LinkedIn Need an instant insurance ballpark for your next Multifamily deal?! Answer 9 simple questions and we'll give you a sense of what insurance should be. Visit us here for everything you need to know: https://www.shineinsurance.com/ballpark/ Special thanks to Ken Gee for taking the time to share so many great insights with us If you enjoyed this podcast, there's a couple of things we need you to do right now: SUBSCRIBE to Managing Commercial Real Estate Risk on Apple Podcast, Spotify, or wherever you listen to podcasts While you there, please RATE & REVIEW the show SHARE with friends Finally, please, JOIN the Managing Commercial Real Estate Risk Facebook Group Then, please share the show with whoever you think it will inspire. Until the next time, We truly appreciate you listening. Need the CRE Insurance Guy? More great stories & information at: Youtube – Blog – Podcast If you enjoyed this episode, then you'll love these ones: How To Market Your Deal, With John Casmon 112: Quadrant Of Risk 130: How To Find Undervalued Markets, With Stefan Tsvetkov

Jeffrey Kaftan ~ The Guy Gordon Show

The Guy Gordon Show

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 21, 2022 11:00

October 21, 2022 ~ Jeffrey Kaftan, President of Kaftan Communities & Board Member of Apartment Association of Michigan, talks with Guy Gordon about a proposed rule that could make the eviction process in Michigan longer.

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The Guy Gordon Show ~ October 21, 2022

The Guy Gordon Show

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 21, 2022 74:22

October 21, 2022 ~ Full Show. Jeffrey Kaftan, President of Kaftan Communities and Board Member of Apartment Association of Michigan discusses a proposal that could lengthen the eviction process. Attorney Todd Flood reacts to the Trump subpoena. Veronica McNally, Member of the CDC's Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices on a ruling that would add most COVID-19 vaccines to immunization schedule. Senior News Analyst Lloyd Jackson discusses Detroit Public Schools Superintendent Nikolai Vitti being named urban educator of the year. Brian Calley, President of the Small Business Association gives his thoughts on a proposed rule to reclassify millions of independent contractors as employees. Senior News Analyst Chris Renwick with a report that says Midwesterners are most distrustful of institutions. Senior News Analyst Marie Osborne with the latest on an outbreak of RSV in children and Sports Analyst Steve Courtney previews this weekend's football action.

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Plumbing it up…

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Play Episode Listen Later Aug 18, 2022 52:55

Hello! This is Multifamily Off the Cuff Episode # 16. Thank you so much for listening! We had the pleasure today to talk to the first Service Regional Manager invited to our show: Christopher Phillips. He has been working with the multifamily industry for 22 years. He has an incredible experience and knowledge on the industry, and he shared great info with us. These were some of the questions we discussed with him:Out of the services that's being provided to the Multifamily which one you think it is the most difficult one to deal with?Let's talk about Plumbing? What are your pet peeve when it comes to plumbing services? Best and bad practices you have experienced?What methods have you implemented to improve communication within your team and outside services providers? Restoration / mitigation and it's nightmare. From your experience. what do you think it can be improved.? Thank you for listening! Please leave us a review, so we can keep improving! You can follow us on IG – Multifamily_off_the_cuff to see all the behind the scenes and `keep up with the new episodes. If you have any questions or topics you would like to listen here, please send us an email at irene@multifamilyoffthecuff.com

Back to the Basics with Andres Bustamante

Real Estate Marketing Dude

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 13, 2022 35:49

I think we need to go back to the basics and I got a really cool story. Last week I was at an event in Kansas City and met a lot of cool people, including my new friend, Andres Bustamante, who is killing it. He's got a killer story about how he started real estate in college and over game a lot of adversity, and now he is a realtor for a professional soccer player. Check out his website and his Tik Tok and Instagram accounts; andresbustatx.Three Things You'll Learn in This EpisodeHow at 19, Andres helped college students as a leasing realtor.Why new agents should join a team.How to take ownership.ResourcesCheck Out His WebsiteReal Estate Marketing DudeThe Listing Advocate (Earn more listings!)REMD on YouTubeREMD on InstagramTranscript:What's up ladies and gentlemen, welcome another episode of the real estate marketing dude, podcast, what we're gonna be chatting about today are I think we need to go back to the basics. And I got a really cool story. I was in Kansas City. Last week doing an event, met a bunch of cool people were things I like about doing these events. And one of them, this guy, this kid, guy, kid, whatever you want to call him. He's a young realtor. But he's a killer reminds me a lot of myself. When I started not only are we both Hispanic male. But we hustlers you know, and we both started real estate at a very, very early age. And when you start real estate, just like right out of college, and none of your friends are people, you know, I've actually owned or bought a product before, it can be intimidating. I know how I overcame it, he's got a really killer story, and how he overcame it. But what we're gonna do is share his story because today, he's 26 years old, and he is the realtor of a professional soccer team in his market, and he's crushing it at 26 years old. And this is a relationship based business you guys regardless of what the hell you say, if people like you, they will use you. That's what it comes down to. But to be like you have to be trusted. So without further ado, we're gonna go ahead and introduce our guests. He's going to share his story exactly how he landed this account, where he started the trials, the journeys, and all of the above. And a lot of you guys are going to relate to this. So take notes and pay attention. Without further ado, let's go ahead and introduce our guests. Mr. Andres Bosa monk dead and I say, Hey, yougot it, Mike. Thank you, brother.Why don't you tell everybody? Who the hell are you? Where are you from? And I got a whole kinds of questions for you.Perfect. I'm from El Paso, Texas. And really, the real estate side started when I was 19. I just got into the University of Texas at Austin, go Longhorns. And I needed to find a way to pay for college because I didn't want my parents to pay for college. And I really want it to be like independent from any of that having to rely on someone. I wasn't going to do an eight to five though I did not like having a boss. Sure. So what better way to make my own schedule and make as much money as possible. Then real estate. I got my license at 19. I started doing leasing, which is when I would find apartments for students. There were a ton of students, I was a part of a lot of groups, I'd find apartments and those apartments would pay me because I brought people over. That's how I got my foot in the door on the real estate side. My mindset was really look, I'm just going to do leasing. I'm not like worthy of being able to make a sale or any of that sort. Why would people trust a 19 year old? That's in college? Yeah. Then when I was 21, I had two years of experience under my belt, I got a call from someone that's like, Hey, I'm this and they'll let me know that you can help with real estate. And he tells me right away my budgets 1 million to 3 million I said holy shit in my head right away. What started in my head was like, this is not going to happen. I'm not going to be able to close. I'll just throw it to someone else. I just told them Yeah, I know exactly what to find. And I hung up and I was like I got nervous I was what the hell am I going to do? The thing with that limited mindset and I partnered with one of the best agents that have just giving it to him I said I'm going to learn as much as possible. And you're going to take care of like handling the transaction with the other realtors Isn't that all take care of the relationship building. Long story short, we sold a $1.1 million condo and then after that you think okay, I'm this No, no knows a lot about real estate and this and that. But in my head, I would get more clients from referrals from him. But my subconscious mind said no, I can't do this. You just got a one shot at this and you got it and that's that. So I didn't really make any other sales. I kept doing leasing. You know, that was my whole college. I was able to pay for college through leasing. But I only did that one sale, even though I had a ton of opportunities. It was a mindset that really got to me at that time.So good. I agree. I had similar situation. First of all, congratulations for putting yourself through college. That's impressive. This is this is this is what the Mexican population breeds right here. Okay, guys, we work hard, right? And this is very simple, right? That that same philosophy is instilled in me as a kid. And if you work hard, it's going to happen. I don't know when I don't know how long it's gonna take. I don't know the trials are gonna go through. But if you keep your head down and you keep going forward, it's going to fucking happen. Okay, so let's go through Whoo, that's 19 years old love it. Most people, if you're listening to this, you're on the treadmill and you're young, like, do I think I should get into real estate? Should I not get into real estate? What should I do? Or this is equivalent to you could be 35 years old and go into your first listing presentation, you're gonna have the damn same for the same reservations as we both had, we first did it. Andres just tells you didn't have the confidence to go out there. And it's true. If you don't sell houses, like, you're gonna get a million dollar house. You're like, bro, I don't know what the hell I'm doing. But those people are calling you because they like you. You have a relationship with them. And you learn like I did not go to my first listing presentation because I was scared shitless I went to my first listing presentation. Yes, I didn't sleep the night before. But I went in there and I didn't get it. But I got the next one because I wasn't scared to go ahead and put my head down and just see what happens. And this entire business is mindset. I agree. It's can this has a lot of ups and downs like peaks and valleys of real estate's very easy to get burnt out, isn't it?Oh, yeah, my gosh, I remember just all the leasing, leasing is the best way to get your foot in the door, because it's lower stress. And a lot of people don't take that into account. They want to go all by right away by right away. That leasing is probably the best way because it's less stress. You have conversations with property managers, you get to see contracts, the Apartment Association contracts, and then these people eventually will become buyers. Most of them are they know people, like the person I helped lease. She leased a $900 a month apartment. She knew someone that was going to buy a million to a $3 million. Condo, yes, huge referral, and it's a warm lead. It's not a cold where you're cold calling, right? Yeah, that's the beauty of real estate.Here's the beauty what he just said, folks, there's so many times that I'll give you a really good story. You are always focused on the relationship. So many agents will go out there and be like, Hey, dude, well, you know, a $900 rental what I'm going to make $450. And I'm going to split half of that with my brokerage, I would pay $250, I would pay $250 for the relationship because everyone lives somewhere in 10 to 15% of the population will move this year, but what 100% of them have a referral for you. And when you're playing the long game in this business, it's not about spiking the football, when you get paid the commission check you spike the football when you get your first referral or source of business from the one person you sold seven years ago. That's the long game in this business.And a lot of a lot of people, it's pretty interesting. A lot of people see it just transaction wise. Yeah, what does that person bring you and there's a big dollar amount to what that relationship will bring. It's a big misconception or like you were saying, Oh, it's just a $500 check and this and that. What does it bring you in the long run because those relationships are so crucial to nurture on that it can be a hundredfold exponential, to what it will bring.So there is a back in the short sale days, I had a similar situation, very similar to this. And we used to do a ton of short sales like 3025 35 a month. So we were the number one team not only in Chicago, but in the country. And so we'd get a lot of referrals right and I get a referral from a good friend of mine. That was his old roommate. And this referral ended up being a $15,000 short sale on the south side of Chicago. Have you guys watched the fucking news lately? All right, it hasn't changed. Okay. Southside Chicago, this is the hood. $18,000 Short Sale. Okay. Mind you a short sale take 90 120 days i We negotiated over $200,000 a debt. It was a tough deal to get done. But we still got it done. We lost money doing the deal. Okay, we made at the end of the day, you had a short sale negotiator to pay. And what do you what do you think 6% 3% on $15,000? How much is that it's probably like $900 is our commission check half went to our agent. The other half went to the brokerage I think we walked away with a net of 150 bucks. So we lost money on the deal. But why we took it on was because I don't believe I believe it's our job to serve others first and foremost. And sometimes you won't make as much money off of a transaction. But this has happened several times over the course of my career. Three days after the closing, the same seller calls us he failed to tell me that he owned three other properties throughout the time, because he just wanted to get this one off his hair. And right when we close two days, he's like, Hey, Mike, I want to tell you about this. But yeah, I got a $400,000 condo and Bucktown I got a $2,000 condo up there. And then I got another $300,000 condo up here. Not only did we list those, and none of them were shorts, so they're easy deals. It's just a regular transaction. Once you do a ton of short sales, you do regular transaction, you're like this fucking piece of cake. And so what ended up happening was and then not only that, not only to give us those listings, but he became my number one referral source for the next 12 months and he won our award that year. You guys you don't behind every sale there's another transaction and the people that you help in the times that no one else will help them are remembered for the long haul. And that person becomes part of your sales force just like it happened in the story. I just told you just like it just happened and Andres story if You serve people, right? They will return to you. And it's no differently if you go to a good restaurant or you go back. Yeah, of course not a service. Yeah, if you if you go to a restaurant and then you find a hair and your food, you go back. So agents could fucking put hair on your food and your services and quit being shady. serve everyone the same way quit discriminating over purchase price. I can't stand that's the biggest. I hate that when an agent says that. Another one. I'm not showing that house. They're only offering two and a half percent. I want three. Oh, I actually, if you do that, like stop doing that.I never look at what anyone offers. Here. Yeah, I'm just like, I'll just whatever. Yeah, you know. And then it's how you make people feel. I know you talked about that. It's so important. How do you make someone feel you know what you do for them? Okay, obviously, that's important. How do you make them feel?That's all they remember. At the end of the day? Yeah. Yeah. I love it. Alright, so you started off in leasing. I like that you probably learned a lot of the landscape, the streets, the back rallies. And, you know, remember, we were selling real estate guys, we're not selling the freaking houses that we saw the community those houses resided, okay, if you don't know the community, you're not going to be good at your job. You don't need to know the process of real estate that'll come to you. But you do need to be an expert in your community first, and as long as you can position yourself that way. Everyone will think you're an expert.1%what happened? Let's get out. You get out of college. And you're like, What do you major ininternational business? I don't use that at all. My minor. Yeah. I don't use any of what I majored in. And to tell you the truth, I didn't really learn much from it.When I went to college, I learned how to like, do my laundry interact with people of different races and all this stuff, socialize, and I learned how to generate relationships, which is the best skill I ever learned. What I didn't use was the Boolean class. The wine class, I took a class on frickin geography and weather. I'm like, Dude, you think?I always thought that was hilarious. Yeah. And I actually talked to my dad yesterday about it. And it's crazy how we're both from Mexican backgrounds. But one thing that is very relevant is money is bad. That I was ingrained with that. Now, obviously, I don't think that but I remember every time Oh, that guy's rich and Spanish. Bad that. No, that's not good. The second one, I talked to my dad about this yesterday. And he was like, You should go back to college. And I think college really helped you? Yes. It helped me rebuild relationships become more street smart. But it was like, I told him I didn't really need College, though, outside of that, and he was like you did trust me. So it's funny how. It's way. It's still different, you know?Yeah, comes back tenfold. But you didn't plan on going into real estate, right?No, I did. And I just needed to find a means to pay for college. And then not having a boss and on my own time,and when you graduated, what happened? And then how did you transition into and you're like, dude, I'm gonna do this like full time. This is dope.I graduated with a lot of uncertainty. I had a full time offer for JLL. And that was my dream quote, unquote, job.What's jaoa dol isJones Lang LaSalle. It's one of the biggest commercial real estate apart from CBRE commercial real estate firms. And I had interned with them. Ever since I was a junior. I was like, this is the job I want. But I started reading about mindset books. I read The Power of Now the Miracle Morning, started looking to bigger pockets. And when I graduated college JLL was like we want you to work for us eight to five financial analyst in Houston. Apart from the shitty weather in Houston, I was like, I don't want to do the eight to five. And I told my parents I'm not going to accept the offer. They were like, are you crazy? You've been working two years for this. Me dual stay andsent you to college. You're the first.Yeah, I was like, Oh, shit. So legit. That's what they told me. And I had a lot of uncertainty. All of my friends were doing eight to five. Nobody else was doing real estate. So I think I read The Power of Now in one day. I was like, Screw it. Fuck what everyone else is doing. Like I don't want to do that. I'm going to stick to real estate. I stayed with the leasing company. I moved to Austin. I only made one sale. It's like okay, maybe I keep doing leasing, leasing, after college. If you already have experience, it can get pretty stressful. So I did four months of that. Then I said I need to find a mentor. I need to join another team and stick to sales. Because I hadn't made any other sale from the time I had graduated. That's seven months. Listen to a bigger pockets episode do of course it was on that episode. And he said if anyone's in Austin, hit me up, immediately send them a message. And he said Hey, call me back next week because you got to level those calls out. That's how you'd bet people call them back the next week we meet up a month later I joined his team and then that's when it started picking up first month I made a sale, that it took six months to make another sale. But then I started making sales, maybe two that year, like two per month or three per month, as a first year full time. It will take a while man took a while. Yeah,this is it's, you know, like there's a reason why 87% agent's failed or five years, it's most of them come into it thinking it's a sales job, but it's not. If you're an entrepreneur, and you're building a business, even though you might be at a brokerage or part of a team. Ultimately, you're still an entrepreneur and no one. Like regardless if you join a brokerage or join a team, the worst thing you could do for any of them is make them money. And it's also the best thing you can do for him. There's really no lie extra liability to have you on a team because you're 100% Commission, right? So yeah, you gotta sweat, you got to put in the work. I it took me two and a half years to make real estate marketing to profitable. Right, and we're on your three, this is a fucking grind goes. Like this is any business as a grind, right?Oh, yeah. And it was Dude, it was probably relate with that. You're like, oh, shit, so much uncertainty. But I did have my own time. And I didn't have a boss. And I knew I knew. And I know I'm going to be very successful. Because I'm putting myself in that alignment. Even though it takes time. I was just like certain of it. And I would do my miracle morning routine. And I was like, Dude, I'm going to be successful. One thing a lot of people have to realize as well about real estate is that our job is threefold. We're storytellers, which is so crucial. Problem solvers. And we're educators. Those are the three things I tell any new agent, it's like, Dude, you have to be great, or start learning how to become great at those things.Yep. Yeah, the the expertise in running comps and all that no one cares. Like you do that after you get hired, but you don't get hired unless you have those first three first 100%, you know, and people expect you to be good at that being really good at running comps, or knowing your market doesn't earn you the deal. The relationship does every time. So I'm here to do tell me. You landed Oh, real quick. Where was that business coming from?My my business was sphere of influence. The first ones 100%. Yeah. From UT Austin from people that knew me and trusted me. The real business I started get was when I bought bought a home myself and told my story, because I had, I knew I was going to target I knew what my target audience was was house hackers, people that just graduated, that think you have to put 20% down meaning that they're not educated, that are thinking that they're going to rent for a long run, people that aren't educated and with those things, that's my target audience. And how, what is the best way to get out your target audience and help them by doing it yourself? So I bought a house, I lived in it for free. I had a lot of uncertainty. Can I buy a house? Can I afford it? Are there ways to do this? I just graduated college What the hell's where am I going to find the money? So I put that story out there. And a long post on Instagram shared my story made it as relatable as possible to the audience. Facts tell story sell. And I didn't know what to say, Oh, I close know what's the story behind it told that story. And then that's when I felt a big pickup. People are like holy shit on this. You did this. I'm not the same position, I can do it. That's when it really started to pick up. It's greatto businesses right in front of you guys. And it's not even that you are relatable. Like your IG friends are just like you, your Facebook friends, they're just like you and you attract like people. So in 10 years from now, whatever story you're telling, I guarantee they're going to be people around your age. People always ask me this question, Mike, I want to sell luxury listings. Well go start hanging out with a bunch of people that own a bunch of expensive s houses. That's how you start. You have to put yourself in that room. I don't meet on dress. He's 26 years old. He's flying around the country doing events and speaking and stuff. Because he put himself in that room. I don't meet Andres last week, if he doesn't put himself in that room. How did Andres get in that room? I believe you join a mastermind you probably invested into that mastermind. You put yourself around other people and you made these relationships. The truth is that most of you guys don't have the balls to spend money and invest in yourself. That's it. That's the sad reality of this you guys. And if you're not going to believe in yourself, I can promise you that no one else is going to believe in you either.I can agree on 100% with that.So we start rolling. You landed a big contract. Let's get into that. Or big deal. Like you're like the agent for the soccer team and whatnot. So walk us through the process. Awesome.The process started when I was in college through doing leasing and meeting the Spanish dude that was friends with my roommate. He started following me on Instagram after he came over for like a week and we're just hanging out partying, this and that college stuff. Sure. He followed me on Instagram and I post a lot of real estate stuff on Instagram. So All, whenever he thought about real estate I was top of mind even though he was in Spain, which is pretty insane like what the hell a dude from Spain. And one of his really good friends is was a coach for the Qatar national team soccer. That guy was moving to Austin, who was the first person he thought about with real estate me. So it was like undress. This coach from Qatar is moving to Austin to help with a new team. They had just they have just started two years ago, actually 2020. And I want you to help them just get to know the city, I did a great job of telling him about the whole city showing him around, I took a whole day off to show him around. That's the beauty about being in real estate, you can take those days off, not really take a day off, but you have the luxury to do that. Show them around the whole city, I met the whole family, help them sign on a lease for an apartment was a lease for an apartment. So I knew all about the leasing lingo. And then from there just picked up he introduced me to the other coaches, then some of the players. And that's how I started helping Austin FC with plenty of there. I think there's one or two other agents, but they send me a lot of the business to me. I like it.But look where that seed planted like, let's just go back, because people want to get that that. Like, you tell someone Hey, I'm the agent of a professional team. Everyone wants that account. But not everyone's willing to it didn't you didn't get it overnight. It wasn't an accident. You got that? As a matter of fact, what most people would have probably have done is that the second that Coach told you he was leasing an apartment versus buying they probably would have stopped calling him back.Yeah, that's true. Actually. It took it took like, four or five days of touring. Sure, six to seven apartments per day. Oh, yeah, I remember that. So grind. When we found the apartment, the the wife actually started crying because she was so happy. That's how crazy was it? I like it. Folks,this isn't theory we're talking about when you start cementing your relationships, whether they're renting, and they're buying, it's mathematical, because every three to five years in a city living or six to nine and suburban. They're gonna move. And then what Andreas has said he's done a great job reminding people on his social account of what he does, he's probably not doing in a shady salesman, like type way, just probably storytelling on Instagram. And because of that he was top of mind when someone needed a referral. So people always ask, like, hey, how do you attract all this business? Well, I stay present. All right. And if you're not present, or you're out of sight, you're what you're out of mind. Right? So half of marketing and half of business is just even from the relationship actually, I would say it's 90% of it. Yes. Staying active, nurturing the relationships infiltrating more creating more, because they all live somewhere? For sure, you know, it's not like they're gonna Where do you live in a box? Like who says they live in boxes? Or they're a bomb? Right? Yeah, you can't sell them a house. But you will eventually the average person buys three to five houses over the course of their lifetime.And sometimes they don't use the same realtor. Most of the times actually.20 83% of people say they will use the same agent, but only 19 or 29% actually do. Yeah. And the reason for that is they forgot they forgot your number. Most times they forget their name. 80% of people forget their agents name after six months. That's horrible. It's horrible. Like, can you can you imagine? That's like equivalent to the Ritz. You guys ever stayed at the Ritz before you go there? It's a great it's quite an experience. But it's also quite an expensive experience. But everything's catered to you like you go into the hotel room like Hey, Mr. Cuevas Bobo, they have a little note for you that you won't forget. You don't you don't you don't forget that. You go to the Holiday Inn across the street, don't get any of that type of service.I can assure you, any of my clients will never forget my name. I can assure you of that. Because I know the service that I provide with my team is just like top class. So yeah, it's it's pretty crazy. How eight 90%? Will I mean? Well, we'll use the same Damn, that's insane.Yeah, I mean, think about it, like the second most Realtors the second you you transact you, you're gone. You become best friends with this person because you're you're buying or selling. It's an emotional process. Like you're talking to these people every other day, right? You develop a friendship like I always ended up parting with my clients because that was sort of my style. And I go out we have dinner like a party like club style, but like go to dinner, have some wine, beer, whatever hanging out we became friends. Because I knew that if I became friends with them that all of them would refer me business a lot more likely than if I did it.Once for sure. Yeah.Where do you see the and how are you staying in front of now? Like walk us through your cadence in terms of staying in front of people? How are you doing it? I know you're doing a lot on Instagram, but what's your sort of methodology on this?For birthdays I usually send like a video tailored to them and then I am also part of by referral only So it's like monthly emails to the clients just reminding them and it's like a little, little, it's called a Monday, how Monday game something and then you can earn a prize if you participate. So you know, it's like something fun. I don't I didn't want to do it a weekly I don't, I don't want to be the weekly this and that's to two emails a month. One is on the first week of the first week of the month. And then the other one is like, it's called the letter from the heart. And it just, it's a gives like a story. Pretty, pretty awesome stories every month. So I'm part of by referral only. And then all of my Instagram, I usually post like three stories about what I'm doing. documenting my journey. It doesn't have to be real estate, it can be playing soccer doing this and that because people don't want to see just clothes just listed. I honestly hate when I see that. Yeah, I'm like, dude, what's, what story behind it? What did you help accomplish? What were they thinking they could not do? So you'll never see me posted just close unless it has a story behind it. And also document my journey. Like, what is it through inspection? What did I struggle with? big misconception is that people that just do disclose, they're like they're perfect. No, there's as to be vulnerability so that people can also connect. Because it's not it's not. There's never going to be a perfect transaction. Yep.If you're struggling share it.Yeah, yeah. People love that. Probably all that stuff. Close stuff.People are so scared to like, voice what's really happening behind closed doors, being vulnerable is the number one thing you could do for anything in marketing. The more you can play people cry, the more they'll remember you.It's social media, the emails that I send videos for birthdays or gifts for birthdays, events, we have several events a year. Definitely the Christmas parties. Those are a lot of fun.Let's do the events. Let's go through that. Yes, how many and walk me through all those?Well, some we do like boat parties in the summers and get like a big as boat. It's a lot of fun. That's when you really get to meet the clients better. It's funny. And then Christmas parties. We invite all of our so like I said, I have a team, with my business partners of Well, I haven't said that before, but 14 agents to office managers. And last year we did 20 and 50. We helped 256 families. Yeah, you're crushingweight. Are you the youngest guy on the team?Yes. Really? Sure. Or we just hired one? I'm not sure. But I believe so. Or we're the same age. The rest are like 3040 30. Exactly. Yeah. So I'm meant I'm a mentor to like, all those agents. So it's pretty funny. And at first, that was one thing that really got in my head, I'm like, oh, shoot, what are they going to think and this and that, that I know what I can offer. So now I'm like, I'm totally fine with that. That before it was something that would get in my head,probably. But why though, that's just the way society paints the picture. You got to be older and you get wisdom. But that's not necessarily true. If you're 26, you could have way more experience than a 35 year old who just got a license, it doesn't matter.That's so true. And I'm actually reading a book, The Four Agreements, but then the next book, it's about attachments. And I knew that I had an non attachment agreement that I had with myself. And as create crazy when I found that I was writing down my agreements, then I was like, Oh, shit, I know that. My family will always tell me respect your elders. Yes, I will respect an elder. But in my head what I think that would mean and I would have translated it to anyone that's older than you has more authority. And they're always right. When I realized that I was like, holy shit. That's what I delimiting Oh, my God. Yeah, I realized that that was a game. That was like, two months ago, actually. I just was astounded.So most of the stuff like it seems like a lot of your mindset came from your own self education, whether you're reading attending these masterminds and whatnot. Would you agree with that? Yes. Repeat those books that you suggest people can should read. Because if you guys aren't, if you guys want some good reads like he just told you a story, everything that he's been talking about as a result of what he read in there. And I think he just put it into action. Basically, the principles in there so you guys, the roadmaps always out there. Like, it's not like, people are like, how am I gonna do it? How am I gonna do it? Well pick up a book, go join a team, follow someone who's already doing it. But follow someone who's been there before because there's no reason why you want to try to create it all on your own. All you want to do is r&d and rip off. Put it in your own way.Why reinvent the wheel, the book four agreements, mastery of self Power of Now Untethered Soul a Miracle Morning? Holy shit, incredible books, The Four Agreements, be impeccable with your word. Never assume. Don't take anything personally and always do your best. It's incredible. It's such a game yougood? Any other? Final or closing thoughts? Like what? People we're going through a shift right now. So, I mean, this is everyone's gonna like, what do I do? What do I do? We're gonna lose a bunch of agents in the next year. So, which is a good thing for those that are full time. But what should you were in a shift? She got the experience. So what are you going to do right nowI've started a cold call, I don't need to cold call. But I've started it because it's something that gets me out of my comfort zone. And I actually enjoy being able to better respond to objections on my feet. That's so important as an agent being able to respond to objections on your feet, but I'm going to do is just hit Instagram harder as in putting more posts, I used to do a lot of stories and then a post maybe once or twice every three weeks, but now it's going to be like twice or three times a week. And I need to get clear on that. And I will get clear on that after actually I met you I really liked all that you had to say. And I know it's being intentional. So that's one thing being very intentional on social media and tick tock tick tock is actually something that's grown insanely, which is weird, but it Yeah, I recommend everyone get that. Then also, with my team, obviously having to do open houses, do all those things. sphere of influence will still be the biggest thing and referrals for me. So touching more more touches with my clients on referral basis, you know? Yeah, I assure you, if anyone calls people you know, you'll have people that need help with buying or selling or they know people are assured, I surely call them.The your Soi. Like the industry is horrible in general market st in front of Soi, but it's the only recession proof marketing model there is because people are still going to move, you know, like, and when they do move, whether it's a crash of 2007, or it's going to be whatever happens in 2022 Here, there's still gonna be life circumstances, some are gonna get sick, some are gonna die, they're gonna lose their jobs, and we're getting married, some are gonna have kids. And when those life changes happen, people will move despite what the market does. However, 80% of them are needed the first person they come into contact with, and if you're not all over, you know, I don't know what to tell you. I mean, they're gonna probably cheat on you with another agent. You're gonna log on to Facebook and see that Andreas here just so well, it's not you. Yeah, and then you get mad at Andreas but don't get mad at Andreas get mad at you because it's not your networks job to remember what you do for a living but it is yours to remind them.Take Extreme Ownership. Don't be a little Bish.I love it, dude. Any closing thoughts?I would say if you're a new agent, join a team. That's the best way to learn as fast as possible. And as soon as possible. Have a morning routine. If you're an independent contractor. It's crazy. It's a double edged sword. Read the Miracle Morning, meditate, do your routine. And that'll definitely help you exponentially reach your goals. Write your goals down as well. So cliche everyone says that yes, I know. It works for a reason. And that's why people that are crushing it do those things.I need to get into the meditating game because everybody I follow and I look up to are meditators accepted. And I'm going to take your advice I'm going to my business partner has been like dude, I meditate every day. I'm like, what's fucking when you meditate? Like you sit there and like, I don't want to do that, man. I don't have time. We got three kids running around. He's like, No, you have to do it. You have to do it, Mike. So I'm gonna give a world is thecall nap. And the big thing about meditating you using your diaphragm to breathe. Don't use your like lungs, don't use your diaphragm. Breathe out through your mouth. It's a game changer. Like very, very much so it's helps a lot become present. Because there's so much shit that goes on all the time in our lives. We're in our head all the time. You need to calm those thoughts down. Yep.I love it. Man. Why don't you go ahead and give everybody your info again so they can follow you either on your IG channel to see exactly how you're doing it. I highly recommend that guys. Or reach out to you if you guys have a referral that is in the Austin area, reach out to undress and his team and they could definitely take good care of you. Obviously they're doing it right. And you want to make sure your clients are being taken care of and there's a lot of people moving to Austin.Yeah, just any questions feel free to DM me. My Instagram is Andres Boustead, TX and DRGs be usta Tx and that's the same handle for tick tock, feel free to reachout. Cool, man, we appreciate you dude. And we appreciate you guys listening to another episode of the real estate marketing dude podcast. You guys know where to find us if you need help scripting, editing and distributing your videos or you just need us to train your videographer because they don't know what the hell they're doing. We could do anything you want and there's no doubt in my mind this is the number one stop if you're going to create real estate content whether you need my consulting, training, editing distribution, I don't care if you want to get on video I got your back and you need to visit our site at real estate marketing do.com real estate marketing dude.com visited take the content download subscribe this podcast visit me on my social handles I don't care. Start making content start generating attention and you will start attracting clients and you'll ditch chasing leads I promise you there's a reason why it works for everything. No person. The only time it doesn't is that people don't like you and that's nothing we can help you with. So, thank you for watching. See you guys next week peace. Thank you for watching another episode of the real estate marketing dude podcast. If you need help with video or finding out what your brand is, visit our website at WWW dot real estate marketing dude.com We make branding video content creation simple and do everything for you. So if you have any additional questions, visit the site, download the training, and then schedule time to speak with a dude and get you rolling in your local marketplace. Thanks for watching another episode of the podcast. We'll see you next time.Transcribed by https://otter.ai

Let me teach you something.

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Play Episode Listen Later Jul 14, 2022 34:45

Hello! This is Multifamily Off the Cuff Episode # 13. Thank you for listening!We are very excited for our guest today – Wendy Rivera! Wendy has worked for multifamily industry for over 20 years. Her experience is a great deal to learn from!Some of the questions we discussed today:1.- Out of the services that are being provided to the multifamily, which one is the one you think is the most difficult to deal with?2.- In your opinion, what are the struggles that are affecting the industry right now? How do you think they can be solved?3.- What is the service you enjoy the most out of all the services provided to the industry? Why?4.- How do you like to be approached when a supply partner is trying to get your business? Thank you for listening! Please leave us a review, so we can keep improving! You can follow us on IG – Multifamily_off_the_cuff to see all the behind the scenes, and keep up with the new episodes. If you have any questions or topics you would like to listen here, please send us an email at irene@multifamilyoffthecuff.com

Introduce me!

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Play Episode Listen Later May 5, 2022 38:28

Welcome everyone! This is Multifamily Off the Cuff Episode # 12. Thank you for listening! For this episode, we have a very special guest from the service provider side. Luis Allen is the founder and owner of Gambol Fitness. He has been providing his services to the multifamily industry since 2018. We had a great conversation with him, and we covered multiple interesting subjects when working for the industry. What services does Gambol Fitness provide to the apartment indsutry?What has been the best approach for them when selling their services to the multifamily?What are the most difficult challenges they have experienced while working for the industry?What is their recommendation to all new business in order to prevent damaging a relationship with a client?What is the best experience they have had working with the multifamily? Thank you for listening! Please leave us a review, so we can keep improving! You can follow us on IG – Multifamily_off_the_cuff to see all the behind the scenes keep up with the new episodes. If you have any questions or topics you would like to listen here, please send us an email at irene@multifamilyoffthecuff.com. P.S.: As promised during the interview, I am sharing my doctor's office information. The name of the office is Women's Care Florida, and my doctor's name is Julia L. Freling

Red Flags!

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Play Episode Listen Later Apr 21, 2022 32:07

Welcome everyone! This is Multifamily Off the Cuff Episode # 11. Thank you for listening! Our episode today is dedicated to the ugly red flags when working as a service provider for the multifamily industry.Wrong behaviors exist in any type of industry, and the multifamily is not an exception. This is the main subject for today: The ugly practices and lies.When it comes to overdue payments, there are few properties who are experts on making the worst excuses and tell horrible lies just to avoid paying service providers.Don't be afraid of collecting your money and always double check if the payment information they have provided is accurate. What are some bad behaviors from the management team when it comes to provide the services on site?Is there a way service providers can be prepared to deal with the red flags? Thank you for listening! Please leave us a review, so we can keep improving! You can follow us on IG – Multifamily_off_the_cuff to see all the behind the scenes keep up with the new episodes. If you have any questions or topics you would like to listen here, please send us an email at irene@multifamilyoffthecuff.com

Episode 8: Key Self-Managing Landlord Tips with State Board Member of the California Apartment Association, Daniel Tenenbaum

The Accidental Landlord

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 30, 2022 58:21

Join Vice-Chair of the Housing Authority of the City of Los Angeles, and board member for the Apartment Association of Los Angeles, Daniel Tenenbaum, and Peter McKenzie, CEO and Founder of Rincon Property Management, as they share key information that self-managing landlords in California should know. Connect with Peter: RinconManagement.com/podcastWant to get in touch with Peter and the Rincon team? Email Podcast@RinconManagement.comGuest: Daniel TenenbaumConnect with the Rincon team on social media: Facebook | Twitter | YouTube | LinkedIn | Yelp-----------------Production House: Flint Stone MediaCopyright of Peter McKenzie 2022.

Celebrating Women's History Month ft. Anne Sadovsky

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 24, 2022 74:10

Elizabeth Francisco sits down with rental housing veteran Anne Sadovsky in honor of Women's History Month to discuss what being a woman in the industry has looked like over the past 50 years, as well as the general evolution of property management. Anne Sadovsky is a Dallas based professional speaker, providing training, keynotes and counsel to a variety of industries, businesses and associations. She is a former Vice President of Marketing and Education of Lincoln Property Company. Her expertise makes her a sought- after speaker, consultant and trainer and her training via Zoom, webinars and seminars have educated thousands. She has officially flown almost four million miles sharing her experience, expertise, wisdom and wit. MIRABELLA Magazine listed her as one of the One Thousand Women of the 90's, along with Mother Teresa and Oprah Winfrey. Anne's book "Mission Possible" with Stephen Covey and Brian Tracy was a best seller. Multi Family Pro and the Apartment Association of Greater Dallas have honored her with Legends Awards. She is affiliated with numerous business and professional organizations. To book Anne Sadovsky or learn more about her training, check out her website at https://annesadovsky.com/About ResMan: About ResMan: ResMan delivers the property management industry's most innovative technology platform, making property investments and operations more profitable and easier to manage. ResMan's platform unlocks a new path to growth for property management companies that deliver consistent NOI improvement and brilliant resident experiences easier than ever before. To learn more about our platform, visit https://learn.myresman.com/proptalk/.

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What we enjoy the most is?

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Play Episode Listen Later Mar 17, 2022 45:57

Hello hello! This is Multifamily Off the Cuff Episode # 7. Thank you for stopping by! We had a very special guest today – Denise Jackson! Denise has worked for Lincoln Company Properties for 32 years, holding a VP position as of today. So, you must believe her when she says she has seen pretty much everything in the multifamily industry. Denise shared with us great tips and advises from her tremendous knowledge within the industry: How do the owners select the management for their properties?Why is it so important to maintain and protect company values?What happens when you fail to keep and respect your company values?What is the service Denise considers to be the most difficult to deal with within the multifamily?What to do when a property is sold and you, as a service provider, still have open invoices with the old management. Why some management companies pay faster than others? Understanding the internal management structure helps service providers to be clear on what to expect.What is the service provided to properties that is usually enjoyed the most by management? Thank you for listening! Please leave us a review, so we can keep improving! You can follow us on IG – Multifamily_off_the_cuff to see all the behind the scenes keep up with the new episodes. If you have any questions or topics you would like to listen here, please send us an email at irene@multifamilyoffthecuff.com

Network it up

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Play Episode Listen Later Mar 10, 2022 46:53

Thank you very much for listening episode number 6 of Multifamily Off the Cuff. On this episode, we had the pleasure to talk with Kara Bonzheim. Kara is our first guest from the service providers side, and it was fantastic to learn from her great experience in the industry. Kara has been working for the service provider side of the multifamily industry for 25 years. We discussed a great deal of effective information for everyone wanting to know more about being a service provider: The key word and the one thing that will make you succeed as a service provider in the multifamily is: InvolvementSome great tips on how to get involved with the apartment associations from the local ones to the national one.What is a supplier partner?What happens when you are an introvert? How do you get involved if Networking is not your thing?Great personal relationships with clients don't secure a business relationship. This is very important to understand.Is social media alone a good strategy to get into the industry?Rejection hurst! But you need to be comfortable with it because it's going to happen. Thank you for listening! Please leave us a review, so we can keep improving! You can follow us on IG – Multifamily_off_the_cuff to see all the behind the scenes keep up with the new episodes. If you have any questions or topics you would like to listen here, please send us an email at irene@multifamilyoffthecuff.com

Post Covid Reaction

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Play Episode Listen Later Mar 3, 2022 40:46

Post Covid ReactionWelcome back everyone! Thank you very much for listening episode number 5 of Multifamily Off the Cuff. On this episode, we had the privilege to have Bree Scaccia –Senior Property Manager of Novel Midtown - as our guest. COVID 19 has been the most discussed subject for the past two years, and of course we needed to ask how it impacted the industry. But we also talk about many other important things: Bree has been in the industry for 16 years mostly working with new constructions getting them fully leased and running. Multifamily provides HOMES to families and individuals, not units or apartments. How a military background has helped Bree to apply leadership and passion to what she does within the industry. What is the most common mistake property managements make that affect service providers? Lack of Communication.Why is important to understand that multifamily differs from all other industries?How did COVID 19 change the way business is being done today between service providers and management? Personal connection and human interaction were lost.When it comes to relationships between service providers and management, what does loyalty mean to a property manager? What is your biggest pet peeve that service providers don't do? Taking complains personal!Goal number a property needs to hit to be in the spotlight with the owners – This depends on the owner; they all have different perspectives.Why is it important to know the numbers and a little be of financials within the industry? Thank you for listening! Please leave us a review, so we can keep improving! You can follow us on IG – Multifamily_off_the_cuff to see all the behind the scenes keep up with the new episodes. If you have any questions or topics you would like to listen here, please send us an email at irene@multifamilyoffthecuff.com

Advocacy and Government Affairs: Shouldn't We be in Every Conversation about Rental Housing?

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 2, 2022 53:11

ResMan's President Elizabeth Francisco sits down with Jason Simon, Director of Government Affairs at the Apartment Association of Greater Dallas (AAGD) to discuss NAA's Advocate where several members head to Capitol Hill to speak with legislators about pressing issues in the rental housing industry. Hear about the main legislative issues associations are focusing on, how you can get involved at Advocate as well as advice for first timers and those looking to be more involved overall in the rental housing industry. About ResMan: About ResMan: ResMan delivers the property management industry's most innovative technology platform, making property investments and operations more profitable and easier to manage. ResMan's platform unlocks a new path to growth for property management companies that deliver consistent NOI improvement and brilliant resident experiences easier than ever before. To learn more about our platform, visit https://learn.myresman.com/proptalk/.

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