Matthew Whitaker and Spencer Sutton

Evernest Property Management Show

Business EN ↓ 188 episodes

If you're a property manager looking to scale your business beyond 300, 500, or even 1,000 doors, you've come to the right place. You might be asking - Is it worth it? How do I do it? Where do I find the money? What about the people? Trust us, we've made every mistake you can think of...then we made some up. Listen in as we describe what worked and what didn't on our journey from 300 to 3,000 houses.

Author

Matthew Whitaker and Spencer Sutton

Category

Business

Podcast website

www.evernest.co

Latest episode

Jun 29, 2026

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Episodes

Episode 138: How to Become Your Client's Most Trusted Real Estate Advisor 23.12.2024

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...

Episode 137: Building Investor Partnerships: Unlocking Opportunities with LendingOne 25.11.2024

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....

Episode 136: Scaling Up: Insights from a Growing Property Manager 18.11.2024

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...

Episode 135: Trust: The Cornerstone of Team Success 05.08.2024

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...

Episode 134: Hard Conversations: How to Handle Employee Terminations 29.07.2024

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...

Episode 133: Sales Mastery 15.07.2024

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. =============================...

Episode 132: The Four Stages of Company Growth - Stage Four Deep Dive 01.07.2024

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...

Episode 131: The Four Stages of Company Growth - Stage Three Deep Dive 24.06.2024

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...

Episode 130: The Four Stages of Company Growth - Stage Two Deep Dive 17.06.2024

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...

Episode 129: The Four Stages of Company Growth - Stage One Deep Dive 10.06.2024

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....

Episode 128: The Art of Growing Through Giving with Mark Ainley 27.05.2024

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...

Episode 127: Beyond Transactions: Building Lasting Client Relationships with Jeremy Tallman 20.05.2024

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...

Episode 126: The Truth about Property Management: A Candid Talk with Marc Cunningham 13.05.2024

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! ==================================...

Episode 125: Navigating Growth and Vision in Property Management: A Deep Dive with Peter Lohmann 06.05.2024

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! ==========================...

Episode 124: Breaking Borders: The Untapped Power of International Teams with Gwenn Aspen 29.04.2024

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...

Episode 123: Just Getting Started? 3 Things I Wish I Had Known 15.04.2024

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...

Episode 122: Why Some Property Management Companies Thrive (And Others Don't) 08.04.2024

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. =============================...

Episode 121: The Perfect Salesperson 25.03.2024

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...

Episode 120: How to Hire and Retain A Players 11.03.2024

Why is hiring great people to grow your company so important? In this episode, Spencer and Matthew walk through the four ways to hire A players and then the three ways you can keep them happy and on your team.   =================================== Connect with Matt and Spencer at Evernest: Evernest.co Visit the Podcast Website: Evernest.co/podcasts Email the Show: podcast@evernest.co =============...

Episode 119: How We Crush Google Reviews 04.03.2024

If you want more leads, you need more reviews. It's a simple game, but you must be committed. In this episode, Spencer walks you through the different platforms you should pay attention to and then how Evernest has grown their online Google reviews 10X over the past several years. =================================== Connect with Matt and Spencer at Evernest: Evernest.co Visit the Podcast Website:...

Episode 118: What Does Working "ON" Your Business Mean? 26.02.2024

There's a big difference between working "in" your business and working "on" your business.  But do you know what the difference is? In this episode, Matthew walks through three aspects of working "on" your business and how, through working on your business, you can achieve your growth goals.   =================================== Connect with Matt and Spencer at Evernest: Evernest.co Visit the Pod...

Episode 117: The Property Manager Roundtable 19.02.2024

These five industry veterans share some of their biggest takeaways after decades of growing property management companies.  Listen in to their conversation and you'll walk away with practical things you can implement into your business today. =================================== Connect with Matt and Spencer at Evernest: Evernest.co Visit the Podcast Website: Evernest.co/podcasts Email the Show: po...

Episode 116: The Power of EOS for Property Managers 29.01.2024

Every business needs an operating system. And EOS is the one we run here at Evernest. In this episode, Spencer discusses the six main components of EOS and why they're so powerful for your business.  =================================== Connect with Matt and Spencer at Evernest: Evernest.co Visit the Podcast Website: Evernest.co/podcasts Email the Show: podcast@evernest.co =========================...

Episode 115: How To Conduct One-to-One Meetings with Your Team 22.01.2024

Conducting one-on-one meetings with your team is one of the most high-value activities you can do. We have found that when we are having one-to-one meetings with our direct reports monthly, their job satisfaction increases as well as their job performance. In this episode, Matthew and Spencer describe exactly how they conduct these meetings with their team.   =================================== Co...

Episode 114: Webinar Replay - The EOS Life 15.01.2024

EOS (also known as Traction) is not only the operating system we run our business by, but it's also how Matthew evaluates the balance between work and the rest of his life. In this webinar replay, we walk through the steps to creating a better-balanced entrepreneurial path.  =================================== Connect with Matt and Spencer at Evernest: Evernest.co Visit the Podcast Website: Everne...

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