Multifamily Streamlined with Leslie Mathis

Send us Fan Mail A couple of months ago, I shared a simple message on LinkedIn: we have to get back to being a people business. The response was overwhelming. Everyone agreed. But what was missing was the how. In this episode, I’m digging into what’s really happening right now and why so many of us feel like we’re constantly reacting instead of actually leading. Between the pressure to perform, th...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of the Multifamily Streamlined podcast, Leslie sits down with Sheila Greene, CEO of Rainey Management, to talk about what it really takes to lead teams in today’s multifamily environment. From driving performance to navigating the moments when things don’t go as planned, this conversation dives into how strong leaders create space for growth, accountability, and co...

Send us Fan Mail I’m going to say this out loud. While there may have been a miss in my TEDx presentation, I am confident the talk itself is one you need to hear in its entirety. It’s 12ish minutes. We all have that kind of time. Because this message is bigger than the delivery. It’s bigger than one moment on one stage. This is about the work we are doing through EmpowHER. The conversations we are...

Send us Fan Mail This episode is different. It’s raw, unfiltered, and recorded immediately after my TEDx Franklin talk with my youngest daughter by my side. We didn’t wait to process. We didn’t clean it up. We hit record. Together, we step into a conversation most people avoid. The uncomfortable reality that you can do all the right things and still not get the outcome you hoped for. No neat bow....

Send us Fan Mail Many leaders feel pressure to have all the answers. But what if the most effective leadership comes from asking better questions instead? In this episode, Leslie Mathis is joined by Sara Graham , founder of Six Dots and a growth strategist who has spent more than two decades helping multifamily companies align marketing, operations, and technology. Sara shares why the best leaders...

Send us Fan Mail What if the very thing the world told you to downplay is actually your greatest leadership advantage? In this powerful episode, Alycia Anderson, who is an international keynote speaker, disability advocate, and Founder & CEO of The Alycia Anderson Company, shares how embracing identity is the foundation of transformational leadership. A lifelong wheelchair user and former mult...

Send us Fan Mail With 44 years in multifamily and a career spanning asset management, development, national sales, technology innovation, and startup leadership, this industry trailblazer has seen it all. In this episode, we talk about why multifamily is serious business, why leasing is sales (period), and why understanding the financial big picture is a non-negotiable for today’s teams. She share...

Send us Fan Mail We’re back with another amazing guest who was raised to be tough, to push through, and to always have a plan until grief shattered the blueprint. After losing her older brother suddenly just after turning 18, and facing additional losses during college, she hit rock bottom with no roadmap for how to move forward. In this raw and powerful conversation, she shares how adversity forc...

Send us Fan Mail We’re kicking off the Multifamily Streamlined podcast relaunch with a powerhouse guest who proves that authenticity isn’t soft, it’s strategic. A former corporate CEO turned authenticity aficionado (often called “The Mel Robbins for business”), she shares the moment her fear of staying became greater than her fear of leaving, how giving herself space to experiment changed everythi...

Send us Fan Mail This inspiring episode highlights a 2x successful social entrepreneur who lives by three words: "inspiration from frustration." Hear how she started her first business at 19 by following her gut and intuition. She shares how challenges led her to success, why the beginner phase is always tough, and the value of making mistakes your own way. Tune in to hear her thoughts o...

Send us Fan Mail At 28, with two young children, our guest felt exhausted and was told by her doctor that it was normal. She refused to accept this as her reality. In this inspiring episode, she shares her journey of reclaiming her energy and health and reminds women that it’s never too late to reach their fitness goals. We dive into how to create plans that fit into your life, shift your mindset...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Leslie chats with a seasoned multifamily industry veteran who has spent 20 years as a speaker, trainer, and consultant. He emphasizes the importance of uninterrupted training for service technicians and supervisors—not just to maintain, but to enhance their skills. Listen in for his take on addressing gaps in industry training, his solutions for hiring and retenti...

Send us Fan Mail Join us for a powerful conversation with a Chief Warrant Officer 4 in Army Aviation, who’s spent over two decades breaking barriers in the skies. As a featured speaker at EmpowHER, she reflects on what influenced her unexpected journey into aviation and the challenges she overcame, including failing a critical vision test. Hear her insights on why perseverance through difficulties...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Leslie chats with the founder and CEO of Stitched Marketing, who shares the story of how relationships have been the cornerstone of her success in the multifamily world. She discusses the impact of the strong women who paved the way for her success and her mission to do the same for others. She shares about the challenges and rewards of being an entrepreneur and t...

Send us Fan Mail In this inspiring episode, our guest, a featured speaker at the upcoming EmpowHER conference, dives into the powerful concepts of confidence and worthiness. She challenges us to stop focusing on the small hurdles and start embracing the big vision in our lives. Discover how true belief in yourself is tested during challenging seasons and why it's crucial to RUN to WIN, not ju...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Leslie chats with a multifamily leader known for her expertise and success in the multifamily industry. Her passion for people is evident as she discusses her hands-on approach to understanding on-site challenges and maintaining strong connections. This episode highlights her company's approach to staying curious, seeking solutions, and never settling for the...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Leslie chats with the Chief Marketing Officer of Evans Management Group, who fell in love with property management from her first part-time job. Discover how she shifted her perspective on marketing data, seeing it as the storytelling behind the magic. Learn her strategies for bringing brands to life through memorable resident experiences, the importance of commun...

Send us Fan Mail Join Leslie as she shares updates and insights from the Multifamily Streamlined world. Leslie discusses the passion project that is the podcast and the love and support from listeners. She also shares exciting news about the upcoming EmpowHER conference, a safe space for women to empower and uplift each other. Leslie dives into industry challenges, the importance of apartment asso...

Send us Fan Mail 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, s...

Send us Fan Mail Join us for an inspiring conversation with a former corporate executive who transitioned into an international speaker, coach, and humanitarian. As a featured speaker at the upcoming EmpowHER Conference, she brings a unique blend of faith, corporate knowledge, and community focus. She reflects on her detour from law school to multifamily real estate, where she leased and trained a...

Send us Fan Mail  In this episode, we chat with a real estate leader who has over three decades of real estate experience and has managed more than 250,000 units. Discover her unconventional career path, becoming a regional manager at a young age without ever being a property manager. She shares her strategies for putting people in roles where they thrive, the Enneagram's benefits in team und...

Send us Fan Mail Join us as we chat with an industry thought leader and proven executive with over 25 years of experience in multifamily and technology. In this engaging episode, he discusses the essence of effective leadership—how people follow people, and the importance of making employees feel valued and empowered. He shares his joy in helping others realize their potential and the power of gra...

Send us Fan Mail In this captivating episode, we explore the journey of a previous multifamily executive who now thrives as a French wine scholar. She opens up about her persistent desire to explore her love for travel, food, and wine, and how these passions led her to an unexpected and fulfilling career change. Hear about the inspiration she drew from her entrepreneurial father and friends, and t...

Send us Fan Mail Join us as we explore the art of employee engagement with an award-winning therapist, speaker, and renowned ghostwriter. With a rich background as an executive at a multibillion-dollar organization, he shares his expertise on what makes employees come alive at work. This episode covers his insights on dedication, commitment, and emotional energy, and how these elements contribute...

Send us Fan Mail Join us as we chat with a multifamily real estate expert who has spent 2 decades in property management operations and now thrives on the supplier side. Her passion for changing the space through innovation and her dedication to customer experience sets her apart in the industry. We discuss how she brings operational expertise to sales, focusing on making the customer interaction...