Unfiltered by PropertyManagement.com

In this insightful van episode, Daniel French shares his journey from the Bronx to his current role as CEO of Northpoint, emphasizing leadership development, company culture, and the future of property management. Discover practical strategies for building strong teams, fostering owner alignment, and innovating in the evolving property management landscape. Links Daniel French on LinkedIn - https:...

In this episode, our host Dylan Scroggins sits down with Brittany French as she shares her inspiring journey from social worker to owner of a property management empire, growing from zero to 850 doors. She also discusses her early days, lessons learned, the impact of AI, and industry insights. Links Brittany on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/brittanyfrench206/   Dylan on LinkedIn - https:/...

In this episode, Ian Joseph, founder and CEO of the Joseph Group, shares his remarkable journey in property management, from starting with zero doors to managing over 1,800 units. He discusses industry trends, the impact of AI, acquisition strategies, and the importance of high-quality humans over technology, offering valuable insights for industry professionals aiming to scale and innovate. Links...

In this episode, Dylan Scroggins and Matt Speer interview Stepan Renc, owner of Longstreet Property Management, about his rapid growth from a small startup to a top industry leader. They discuss strategies for scaling, operational excellence, technology adoption, and industry insights. Links  Stepan on LinkedIn -  https://www.linkedin.com/in/stepan-renc-492a3a14/ Dylan on LinkedIn - https://www.li...

In this episode, host Dylan Scroggins and co-host Matt Speer engage with Devin Easterlin and Derek Bunyard as they share their entrepreneurial journey from real estate beginnings to building a successful property management company. They discuss their partnership dynamics, growth strategies, technology stack, and future vision for the industry. Links Devin on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in...

In this episode, Dylan Scroggins with the Kalmar Group interviews Brian Bean, founder of DreamBig Property Management, about his journey into property management, the importance of advocacy, and the future trends shaping the industry, including AI and technology advancements. Links Brian on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/brianbean/ Dylan on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/dylanscrog...

In this episode of Unfiltered, host Dylan Scroggins with the Kalmar Group speaks with Rob Goral, president of Real Property Management Greater Milwaukee Suburbs . They discuss Rob's journey into property management, the process of acquiring a franchise, and the importance of technology in the industry. Rob shares insights on team structure, growth strategies, and adapting to changing marketing tre...

In this episode of Unfiltered, host Dylan Scroggins with the Kalmar Group speaks with Chas Foote, CEO of Grove, about his journey into property management, the challenges and opportunities within the industry, and the importance of professionalizing operations. Chas shares insights on acquiring property management businesses, the significance of customer relationships, and the evolving landscape o...

In this episode of Unfiltered, host Dylan Scroggins and co-host Matt Speer interview Nik Boone, CEO of Ascend Real Estate and Property Management. They discuss Nik's journey from a young real estate agent to managing 1800 units, the growth of his company, and the challenges of property management in California. Nik shares insights on marketing strategies, the importance of Google reviews, and the...

In this episode of Unfiltered, host Dylan Scroggins and co-host Matt Speer engage with Jason Wolf, CEO of Utah Property Solutions and founder of Property Management University. They discuss Jason's journey into property management, the challenges of educating teams, and the innovative approach of Property Management University in providing accessible training. The conversation explores the competi...

In this episode of Unfiltered, host Dylan Scroggins engages with the team from Bigfoot Management Group, including CEO Dustin Rinker, CFO Josh Bibeau, and Chief Development Officer Beau Stumberg. They share their journey of building a successful property management company in Helena, discussing their origins, growth challenges, and the importance of teamwork. The conversation delves into their mar...

In this episode of Unfiltered, co-hosts Dylan Scroggins and Matt Speer have an exciting conversation with guest Candice Cather, owner of STG Rental Management, discussing the journey of building a successful property management business in St. George, Utah. Candice shares her focus on quality service, the importance of team dynamics, and the impact of community on her business. They explore growth...

In this episode of Unfiltered, co-hosts Dylan Scroggins and Matt Speer sit down with Matt Nelson for a wide ranging conversation on what it takes to build trust, scale thoughtfully, and operate with discipline in modern property management. Matt shares lessons from growing up in a family-run property management business, navigating rapid portfolio growth and contraction, and refocusing on client a...

In this episode of Unfiltered, Matt Speer and Dylan Scroggins sit down with Ed Riggenbach to unpack the realities of building and sustaining a property management business in a challenging Midwest market. Ed shares his journey from accidentally entering the industry to navigating mergers, partnerships, and long term plateaus at scale. The conversation explores the tradeoffs between growth and prof...

In this episode of Unfiltered, co-hosts Dylan Scroggins and Matt Speer break down the launch of the PropertyManagement.com Top 100 and the broader vision behind building a trusted, data-driven standard for the property management industry. They unpack why the Top 100 exists, how companies are evaluated, and what differentiates earned reputation from pay to play rankings. The conversation also expl...

Dylan Scroggins and Matt Speer sit down with John-Michael Elliott for a wide-ranging conversation on building and scaling a property management business through market cycles, reputation, and disciplined operations. John-Michael shares how his firm was born out of the mid-2000s housing downturn and grew by focusing on asset management rather than short-term cash flow. The discussion explores the r...

Jim Miller joins co-hosts Dylan Scroggins and Matt Speer for a candid conversation about the realities of operating a property management company, navigating growth, and confronting the challenges that come with scaling. Jim reflects on his unconventional path into the industry, the lessons learned through financial setbacks, and how personal motivations have shaped his approach to leadership. The...

Dylan Scroggins welcomes Chuck Hattemer for a deep dive into what it takes to scale a modern property management company. Chuck walks through lessons from building Poplar Homes from zero to fifteen thousand doors, including the realities of early-stage operations, the evolution of processes at each growth tier, and how clarity around brand and customer experience becomes a differentiator long befo...

Spencer Sutton joins co-hosts Dylan Scroggins and Matt Speer to discuss the long game of content marketing and the personal evolution required to stay in the Property Management industry. Spencer breaks down the mindset and systems behind effective marketing, referrals, and relationship building, offering practical guidance for operators navigating today's challenging lead environment. Throughout...

In this episode of Unfiltered, host Dylan Scroggins sits down with Evan Howard, Principal National Account Executive at Second Nature, to discuss the evolving landscape of property management. Evan shares his journey from selling Cutco knives to helping drive growth at Second Nature, where he focuses on strategic partnerships and improving the resident experience. He reflects on the company's "tri...

In this episode of Unfiltered, Dylan Scroggins and Matt Speer sit down with Adam Willis of Nestwell to unpack his unique path from sandwich delivery driver and professional Yu-Gi-Oh! duelist to leading one of Utah's top property management companies. Adam shares how growing up in a family business shaped his entrepreneurial instincts, what pushed him to scale from 85 to over 1,100 doors, and the m...

In this episode of Unfiltered, Dylan Scroggins and Matt Speer sit down with Chicago-based entrepreneur and property management leader Mark Ainley for a wide-ranging conversation on growth, marketing, and the evolving real estate landscape. Mark shares how his early experiences in investing and property management shaped the foundation of GC Realty, discusses how he's built a business that thrives...

In this episode of Unfiltered, host Dylan Scroggins sits down with Ben Smith, founder of BrightReach Sales, to explore how property management companies can transform their approach to growth. Drawing from his years in sales and experience with major industry vendors, Ben shares insights into what separates operationally strong businesses from those that are truly built to scale. The conversation...

In this episode of Unfiltered, co-hosts Matt Speer and Dylan Scroggins sit down with Josh Winch, President of Focus Property Management, to discuss how his company is redefining what it means to manage real estate. Josh shares his journey from a decade in retail to building one of the fastest-growing property management companies in the Midwest. He breaks down how Focus prioritizes people, process...

In this episode of Unfiltered, co-hosts Dylan Scroggins and Matt Speer sit down with Pete Neubig, CEO and co-founder of VPM Solutions, to talk about his journey from investor to property management entrepreneur and now tech founder. Pete shares how the lessons he learned building and exiting a successful management company shaped his perspective on leadership, systems, and scaling. He also dives i...