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In this episode of Unfiltered, Dylan Scroggins sits down with Drew Weinhold, Business Development Manager at Fetch Home Management in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, to discuss the unique challenges and opportunities of adding doors in a predominantly Amish community where referrals and relationships matter more than ever. With 65–70% of Fetch's owners identifying as Amish and many relying on phone calls...

In this episode of Unfiltered, Dylan Scroggins is joined by Madeline Vinson, Head of Product at Haven AI, to explore her unique journey through the property management industry. From watching her family build a property management company to helping scale its operations, launching her own process consulting business, and now working at the intersection of property management and AI, Madeline bring...

In this episode of Unfiltered, Dylan Scroggins is joined by Casey Howe, Principal of Howzer Property Management in Massachusetts, about bringing a software and enterprise sales mindset into the property management industry. After spending nearly a decade building and leading sales teams in the SaaS and data management space, Casey entered into the property management world in 2018. He shares how h...

In this episode of Unfiltered, Dylan Scroggins talks with Matt Nicklin, Founder and Managing Broker at One Source Real Estate, about growing a property management company to around 200 doors through a combination of organic growth, acquisitions, and strong operations. Matt shares how he went from a background in technology to property management, why acquiring smaller operators can be an effective...

In this episode of Unfiltered, Dylan Scroggins talks with Declan McGonigal, CEO of myBeach Vacation Rentals in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, about building a property management business across both the long-term and short-term rental markets. Declan shares how he got into property management, grew his vacation rental portfolio from just a handful of properties to more than 80, and later acquired...

In this episode of Unfiltered, Dylan Scroggins talks with Katie Linkous, President of Freedom Investment Group, about building a multi-company real estate business while keeping people at the center of property management. Katie shares her journey from working as an ICU nurse to becoming a real estate investor and leader of five companies. They dive into how Freedom Investment Group has built a bu...

In this episode of Unfiltered, Dylan Scroggins is joined by Tony Cline, founder of Onyx Property Management Coaching, to talk about the lessons he's learned from building, scaling, and eventually selling a multi-state property management company. Tony shares how he went from managing roughly 30 doors to building a 330-door portfolio, expanding into six states, and navigating the challenges that co...

In this episode, Dylan Scroggins is joined by Thomas Perfect, CEO of Uplift Property Management, to discuss his journey from running a 75-unit operation out of a small trailer to scaling the business to more than 1,000 doors. Tommy shares the leadership lessons that shaped his growth, the importance of building trust within a team, and how strategic staffing and performance-based equity helped cre...

In this episode of Unfiltered, Dylan Scroggins talks with Mo Hashem, Visionary of Flat Fee Landlord, about what it takes to build and scale a property management company across multiple markets. Mo shares how Flat Fee Landlord grew from Northern Virginia into the Texas Triangle, why Texas became a key market for the company, and how people, processes, EOS, and remote leadership have helped the bus...

In this episode of Unfiltered, Dylan Scroggins is joined by Stacey Salyer, an acquisition strategist from Bellingham, Washington, to discuss the strategies behind successful growth and acquisitions in property management. Drawing from her experience and industry insights, Stacey shares how operators can approach acquisitions more strategically and build stronger businesses through intentional grow...

In this episode of Unfiltered, Dylan Scroggins sits down with Stephen Glover, CEO, owner, and principal broker of Peak Property Management, to discuss why growing a property management company isn't always about adding more doors. With nearly 1,500 rental units and a 45-person team, Stephen shares how turning down more than 4,000 units helped Peak protect its service, culture, and long-term growth...

AI is about to change property management but not in the way most operators think. In this episode, Matt Speer is joined by Blake Mohseni, Founder & CEO of Rising Tide, to unpack why the biggest opportunity isn't replacing people, but removing the repetitive work that keeps teams from focusing on owners, tenants, vendors, and growth. Blake shares his approach to using executive assistants, SOPs, a...

In this episode of Unfiltered, Dylan Scroggins sits down with Josh Sterling, Chairman of Epic Property Management, to discuss how he went from buying his first rental property with 0% credit cards during the Great Recession to building a portfolio of more than 1,600 doors across Southeast Michigan. Josh shares the systems, operational strategies, and leadership principles that helped Epic scale be...

In this episode, Dylan Scroggins is joined by Engelo Rumora, a self-made entrepreneur who moved from Australia to Toledo and built a thriving real estate and property management business. Engelo shares how his journey from flipping more than 50 houses a year to running a lean, highly efficient operation shaped his approach to building a business designed to withstand economic downturns. They also...

Matt Speer sits down with Allison DiSarro, Vice President at Enterprise Bank & Trust, to discuss how building strong relationships, understanding industry-specific needs, and leveraging data can help property management companies improve customer loyalty and long-term growth. Allison shares how Enterprise Bank & Trust has built a customer-first approach rooted in trust, operational excellence, and...

Matt Speer welcomes Alex Zweidoff, CEO of ClearLead Digital, to discuss why SEO has become one of the most important growth drivers for property management companies—and how AI is changing the future of search. Drawing on insights from auditing more than 350 property management websites, Alex explains the most common issues preventing companies from ranking online and the foundational strategies t...

In this episode, Matt Speer sits down with Lindsay Liu from Super to discuss how AI-powered voice technology is reshaping the property management industry. Lindsay shares how conversational AI is helping property managers improve responsiveness, automate after-hours calls, triage maintenance requests, and deliver a better experience for both residents and owners. They also explore the surprising f...

In this episode, Dylan Scroggins sits down with Stepan Renc for the second time in six months to catch up on what he learned at Broker Owner and an update on the business since their national #1 ranking from PropertyManagement.com. Stepan and his business partner (Ondrej Podlesak) scaled their property management company to more than 1,000 doors in just five years. They discuss how top property ma...

In this episode, Dylan Scroggins sits down with Bernard Fromherz (Owner of Upper Management Realty) in the PropertyManagement.com van while at NARPM Broker Owner, to explore what makes property management in New Orleans unlike anywhere else. Bernard shares how managing historic properties, navigating local regulations and preparing for events like Mardi Gras and hurricane season require a unique a...

In this episode Matt Speer sits down with David Borden, CEO of Rentvine for a candid conversation about the evolution of property management software, the growing importance of customer support, and why open data access is becoming a competitive advantage. David shares how his background in property management shaped Rentvine's approach to building software, listening to customers, and creating to...

In this episode, Matt Speer interviews Vanessa Anderson and John Squires from ShowMojo to explore the future of property leasing technology, data-driven decision making, and how AI is transforming property management. They discuss ShowMojo's innovative solutions, industry trends, and strategies to reduce vacancies and improve leasing outcomes. Links Vanessa on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/i...

In this episode, Matt Speer interviews Matthew Whitaker, Founder and CEO of Evernest, exploring the growth of property management, the role of acquisitions, and the impact of AI on the industry. They share insights on scaling strategies, technology adoption, and leadership development. Links Matthew on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/matthewwhitaker/ Dylan on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin...

In this insightful interview, Nitin Gupta from Mason shares how AI is transforming property management, focusing on maintenance automation, data integration, and future trends. Discover how Mason's innovative approach helps property managers improve efficiency, tenant satisfaction, and operational insights. Links Nitin on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/nitguptaa/ Dylan on LinkedIn - https:...

In this engaging episode, Matt Speer chats with Dr. Pablo Gonzalez of Vendoroo about the future of property management, AI-driven maintenance, community creation, and category design. Discover how innovative AI solutions are transforming maintenance, enhancing support, and creating new industry standards. Links Pablo on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/pablotheconnector Dylan on LinkedIn - h...

In this episode, Ray Hespen shares how maintenance, AI, and data-driven decisions are reshaping property management. Learn how smarter operations can improve NOI, increase customer loyalty, and help companies stay ahead in a rapidly changing industry. Links Ray Hespen on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/rayhespen/ Dylan on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/dylanscroggins/ Matt on Linked...