Apartment Jedi with Andrew Bowen

Renewals are having a moment. In this episode, Andrew Bowen is joined by Darcey Forbes of Renew to examine the shift in multifamily toward prioritizing resident retention. Drawing on two decades of industry experience and current market data, Darcey breaks down what’s driving this movement, why it’s more than a temporary trend, and how operators can build better renewal strategies across technolog...

In this episode, Andrew Bowen sits down with Mike Whaling, founder of multifamily marketing agency 30 Lines, to explore how agentic AI is transforming marketing — and why content strategy matters more than ever. From zero-click search to corporate branding and centralized marketing, Mike breaks down how operators, marketers, and even asset managers can better position themselves for the next evolu...

In this episode, Andrew Bowen is joined by Kadi Mancuso Rice of the Tailwind Group — affectionately dubbed the “Wellness Walk Queen.”  Recorded during NAA’s Apartmentalize in Las Vegas, this conversation explores how wellness and intentional leadership intersect with conference culture and onsite performance in multifamily. From 5:45 AM hikes to redefining what self-care means for site teams, Kadi...

In the premiere episode of the Apartment Jedi podcast, Andrew Bowen sits down with Darren Williams, President of Portico Property Management, for a candid conversation about how culture, technology, and human connection intersect in multifamily housing. From aligning incentives around resident retention to tackling AI-driven fears head-on, Darren brings real talk and sharp insights. What You’ll Le...