Evernest Property Management Show

After a short hiatus,  The Evernest Property Management Show  is back with a brand-new studio and a renewed focus on giving you actionable insights to grow your property management business the right way. In this episode, we get into one of the most difficult things ambitious property managers can do:  Scaling a property management company while avoiding the dangerous landmines . Drawing from our...

In this bonus episode of the Evernest Property Management Show, we reflect on the ambitious journey from setting a seemingly impossible goal of 25,000 doors to nearly achieving it, with 23,000 doors under management by December 2024. We also reveal our most recent Poplar Homes and Picket acquisitions, the importance of building relationships in a close-knit industry, and our challenges in the jour...

In this episode of the Evernest Property Management Show, we discuss the company's journey through 2022 and 2023, focusing on the challenges and strategies implemented to optimize the business during a plateau. We dig into the benefits of having great people over processes and discuss our efforts to raise capital, adapt to market disruptions, and rethink our growth strategy.  We also discuss the d...

In this Evernest Property Management show episode, Spencer Sutton and Matthew Whitaker share challenges they faced and lessons learned from both failure and success. The discussion covers several topics: acquisitions, expanding into new markets like Denver, Atlanta, and Virginia, hiring issues, and staff departures. They also explored the integration of new team members like Tra Griffin, Dan Crump...

In this episode of The Evernest Property Management Show, Spencer Sutton and Matthew Whitaker continue their journey through Evernest's history, focusing on the early challenges and lessons learned during their expansion into new markets. From hiring talented people and acquiring businesses in Nashville, Chattanooga, and beyond, to navigating integrations and creating scalable processes, this epis...

In this episode, Spencer Sutton and Matthew Whitaker continue sharing Evernest's origin story.  Picking up where we left off, this episode explores the early days of the Great Financial Crisis, when managing just 30 homes felt overwhelming, and the path forward seemed uncertain. From losing money on real estate deals to discovering the game-changing potential of International Team Members, this ep...

In this episode, Matthew and Spencer take a trip down memory lane, sharing the story of how they met and their journey into the world of real estate. They recount the challenges and triumphs of their early days wholesaling houses, offering a behind-the-scenes look at the fast-paced world of real estate during the market's golden years from 2004 up until the Global Financial Crisis of 2008. =======...

In this episode of the Evernest Property Management Show, Spencer and Matthew are joined by Lior Abramovich, Co-Founder & CEO of Blanket, to tackle one of the biggest challenges in property management: owner churn. Lior introduces Blanket's innovative platform designed to transform how property managers engage with their clients. Most property owners don't see their property manager as a trusted a...

In this episode of the Evernest Property Management Show, host Spencer Sutton interviews Josh Heintz, a former Evernest team member and current Head of Strategic Partnerships at LendingOne. The conversation explores LendingOne's unique services for real estate investors, the value of building partnerships with property managers, and strategies for navigating today's real estate lending landscape....

Spencer Sutton and Matthew Whitaker host Tommy Perfect of Uplift Property Management on the Evernest Property Management Show. Tommy shares his journey from managing a small property management firm to scaling it significantly in San Diego. Key topics include: Entry into Property Management: This started unexpectedly through a church connection and evolved into a partnership. Growth Strategies: Di...

In this episode of the Evernest Property Management Show, host Spencer Sutton and Matthew Whitaker discuss the vital importance of building trust within a team. They break down trust into three main components: sharing vision and values, caring first and then coaching, and implementing the five love languages in the workplace. Spencer and Matthew share personal anecdotes and practical advice on ho...

In this episode of the Evernest Property Management Show, hosts Spencer Sutton and Matthew Whitaker discuss the challenging but necessary topic of terminating employees. They emphasize the importance of recognizing when it's best to let go of team members who either do not align with core values, are poor hires, or have been outgrown by the organization. Matthew shares personal experiences and str...

Growing a property management company can be a challenge. Usually, when a company starts, the owner is the BDM until they realize they need one person focused on landing new clients. In this webinar replay, you'll hear Michael Krause and Mark Ainley, both of whom have been in the BDM seat and have grown their PM companies through unique marketing and sales strategies. =============================...

One of our most downloaded episodes was Episode 57, in which we walked through the four stages of company growth from a high level. In today's episode, we will dive deep into Stage Four: growing from being a great leader to leading other leaders within the company.   =================================== Connect with Matt and Spencer at Evernest: Evernest.co Link: Episode 57 - The Four Stages of Com...

One of our most downloaded episodes was Episode 57, in which we walked through the four stages of company growth from a high level. In today's episode, we will dive deep into Stage Three: growing from being a great manager to a great leader of managers.   =================================== Connect with Matt and Spencer at Evernest: Evernest.co Link: Episode 57 - The Four Stages of Company Growth...

One of our most downloaded episodes was Episode 57, in which we walked through the four stages of company growth from a high level. In today's episode, we will dive deep into Stage Two: growing from being a great property manager to a great manager.   =================================== Connect with Matt and Spencer at Evernest: Evernest.co Link: Episode 57 - The Four Stages of Company Growth Visi...

One of our most downloaded episodes was Episode 57, in which we walked through the four stages of company growth from a high level. In today's episode, we will dive deep into Stage One: being a great property manager.   =================================== Connect with Matt and Spencer at Evernest: Evernest.co Link: Episode 57 - The Four Stages of Company Growth Visit the Podcast Website: Evernest....

In this episode, Matthew and Spencer welcome returning guest Mark Ainley of GC Property Management in Chicago. Mark discusses the unique perspective property management offers in real estate investing and how giving comes back to you in life and in business. We talk about creating memorable moments for clients, leveraging knowledge for marketing, and the success of Mark's podcast aimed at Chicago...

In this episode, Matthew and Spencer welcome Jeremy Tallman, co-founder and CEO of T&H Realty Services in Indianapolis. Jeremy shares his journey from being a real estate investor to managing over 1200 properties, highlighting the importance of building meaningful relationships with clients, residents, and vendors. Jeremy discusses the challenges and lessons learned in scaling a property managemen...

Matthew and Spencer welcome Marc Cunningham of Grace Property Management in Denver, CO to the show. This episode is full of candid discussions about the evolving landscape of property management, with honest opinions on challenges, best practices, legislative impacts, content strategies, and investor dynamics. Don't miss this episode and make sure you take notes! ==================================...

I was fortunate enough to sit down with Peter and get his first-hand account of his journey with RL Property Management. We discussed his month-long summer breaks, growing, and building a supportive community. It's easy to tell that Peter is passionate about his business and our industry. Listen for yourself and discover what has made Peter a sought-after industry voice! ==========================...

In this episode, Gwenn discusses maximizing efficiency and quality through international team management. And we don't just talk about the positives...we also look into the challenges of incorporating international team members into your property management business. The discussion covers the necessity of clear expectations, salary management, and quality assurance while providing insights on entr...

Do you ever wish you could go back and do some things differently in life? Yes, same here! In this episode, Matthew looks back over 20 years of real estate experience and talks about five pieces of advice he would give his younger self. Tune in and let us know if you would add anything to this list! =================================== Connect with Matt and Spencer at Evernest: Evernest.co Visit th...

Over the years, we have seen inside a lot of property management companies...including our own! And we've seen some great ones as well as some that are struggling to make it. In this episode, Matthew gives five reasons why some property management companies thrive while others don't. The great news is that these are all things that can be implemented in your business. =============================...

There are good salespeople and there are 'ok' salespeople....and then there are rockstars. If you want to make the most of your BDM hires, this podcast will discuss the five qualities you should look for to find that rockstar. =================================== Connect with Matt and Spencer at Evernest: Evernest.co Visit the Podcast Website: Evernest.co/podcasts Email the Show: podcast@evernest.c...