Matthew Whitaker and Spencer Sutton
Evernest Property Management Show
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.
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Matthew Whitaker and Spencer Sutton
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Nov 9, 2026
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Episodes
Episode 70: 5 Ways To Avoid "Stupid Tax" 06.03.2023 25:03
In the book, "The Road Less Stupid," Keith Cunningham provides insightful advice on avoiding the "stupid tax" - making foolish decisions that result in financial losses. In this episode, Spencer shares five effective strategies to steer clear of costly mistakes: Avoid making emotional decisions Set aside thinking time each day Be careful who you take advice from Pay attention to the 3 pillars of s...
Episode 69: The Benefits of a NARPM Membership With Tim Wehner 27.02.2023 30:09
Matthew and Spencer are joined by Tim Wehner, our Acquisitions Specialist and current President of NARPM, to delve into how NARPM provides valuable assistance to Property Managers nationwide. In this episode, you'll learn: Why NARPM members share so freely The relationships, designations and benefits And much more! =================================== Register for the NARPM Broker/Owner Conference...
Episode 68: How to Hire and Cultivate a Strong Sales Team with Trey Schaefer 20.02.2023 38:00
In this episode, Spencer welcomes Trey Schaefer, Director of Sales for Evernest, who has hired, trained, and led over 20 BDMs in less than a year. He'll share his thoughts on the best attributes of a successful BDM and how to make sure you're tracking the correct sales KPIs. Don't miss out on this actionable episode to take your sales team to the next level! =================================== Ex...
Episode 67: Scorecards with Graham Robinson 13.02.2023 31:29
Get ready to elevate your organizational performance with this must-listen episode! Join Matthew, Spencer, and Graham Robinson, President of Property Management at Evernest, as they dive deep into the world of scorecards, data, and key performance indicators (KPIs). As a leader in the field, Graham will share his wealth of knowledge and guide you on the essential 10 data points you should be track...
Episode 66: Why The Daily Huddle Is Crucial To Your Success 06.02.2023 27:33
With 9 years of experience, the daily huddles have become a nonnegotiable part of Evernest's daily routine. In this episode, Matthew and Spencer will reveal the benefits of a daily huddle, including its impact on company culture and the layout of the huddle itself. Don't miss this opportunity to improve your team's communication and productivity. Tune in now! 🎧 ===================================...
Episode 65: Level 2 Effort Will Never Produce Level 10 Results 23.01.2023 21:06
We're not even through the first month of the year and it's already time to STOP and look at what you've accomplished so far. Are you putting in Level 10 or Level 2 effort into achieving the goals you have set for yourself? In this episode, Spencer walks you through the only two alternatives if you find yourself in this situation…and three practical tips to get push beyond your barriers. =========...
Episode 64: The EOS Life in 2023 09.01.2023 44:28
In this episode, Matthew and Spencer discuss 'The EOS Life' by Gino Wickman. Matthew reveals the five buckets within creating the 'ideal life' and how he evaluates each one for his life. =================================== Exciting Opportunity: Evernest is starting a monthly webinar series to dive even deeper into the world of scaling your PM company. Sign up for our first webinar on how you can B...
Episode 63: When Do You Need an HR Director 26.12.2022 48:05
Matthew and Spencer welcome our Director of Human Resources, Dan Crumpton, to discuss how important the HR department is while scaling your property management company. They discuss: When you need to hire an HR director What you should be looking for in this leader How to prepare for each milestone of your company's growth =================================== Subscribe to our podcast and leave us a...
Episode 62: Do You Really Need A Full-Time BDM? With Guest, Maya Madden 12.12.2022 42:41
In this episode, Spencer Sutton welcomes Maya Madden, the co-founder of RevUp, to discuss how she helps property management companies evaluate their BDM needs to determine the best path forward for explosive growth. Tune in to learn more! =================================== Would you like to inquire about selling your property management company? Go to evernest.co/sell-my-company and fill out the...
Episode 61: How To Find Clarity In The Middle Of Painful Problems 28.11.2022 16:54
In this week's episode, Spencer walks through the four key ingredients to finding clarity, whether the issue you're dealing with is personal or professional. =================================== Would you like to inquire about selling your property management company? Go to evernest.co/sell-my-company and fill out the form. We will be in touch! =================================== Subscribe to our p...
Episode 60: How Much Is Your Property Management Company Worth? 14.11.2022 37:16
Matthew and Spencer welcome Evernest's Acquisition Specialist, Josh Heintz, to discuss how we buy property management companies. In this episode, Josh reveals: How Evernest evaluates the cost of a property management company The common questions company owners ask And much more Tune in! =================================== Contact Josh: Call: 205-567-2246 Email: JHeintz@Evernest.co ================...
Episode 59: 5 Principles For Lasting Change in Your Company and Life 31.10.2022 25:07
Personal growth is vital to the growth of your company. In today's episode, Spencer lays out five principles for lasting change in this episode. Tune in. =================================== Subscribe to our podcast and leave us a review if you enjoyed this episode! Subscribe to our property manager newsletter ➡️ evernest.co/pmnewsletter/
Episode 58: The Two Most Common Pain Points for Property Management Business Owners w/ Deb Newell 17.10.2022 43:14
Matthew and Spencer welcome Deb Newell, Founder and Executive Consultant at Real-Time Consulting Services, a business consultancy for property management companies. In this episode, Deb shares: - Her experience growing (and selling) a successful property management and maintenance business - The two most common pain points she sees in PM businesses today - Her simple tactic for drastically cutting...
Episode 57: The Four Stages of Company Growth 03.10.2022 52:48
In this episode, Matthew and Spencer discuss the four stages your property management company must undergo to grow from 300 to 3,000 and beyond. These four stages include the growth you, as the leader, must have along with your team. Tune in to learn how Matthew has traveled through each of these stages as Evernest has grown from 30 properties in 2008 to over 12,000 properties in 2022. ===========...
Episode 56: Generate More Leads With Content w/ Lucas Wollschlager 19.09.2022 32:18
Matthew and Spencer welcome Lucas Wollschlager, our Property Management Content Strategist here at Evernest. In this episode, we discuss how to generate more leads through content. 8:20 - Feature in the Wall Street Journal 9:27 - You must understand how buyers buy 14:00 - Real examples of the buyer's journey 17:03 - How we use content to shorten the sales process 22:00 - Content creation and how i...
Episode 55: How to Grow Your Maintenance Department with Michael Schraepfer 05.09.2022 33:44
Matthew and Spencer welcome Michael Schraepfer, a.k.a., "Minnesota Mike." Mike owns Heirloom Property Management in Duluth where he focuses on property maintenance. In this episode, we cover… Profitability and the key things he follows Suggestions on how to start a maintenance company How can you have a positive impact on NOI for your owners And much, much more! Tune in to learn more about the wor...
Episode 54: Tech-Enabled Property Maintenance with Ray Hespen, CEO of Property Meld 22.08.2022 36:00
Matthew welcomes Evernest Real Estate Investor host, Gray Hall, to discuss maintenance with Ray Hespen, CEO and founder of Property Meld. Property Meld is a property maintenance software powered by automation that increases efficiency for property management companies. In this episode, we discuss… Trends Ray is seeing within the property management maintenance industry What property management own...
Episode 53: The Evernest Story 08.08.2022 57:15
Matthew and Spencer share the very beginnings of their friendship and real estate careers and how the Evernest story evolved out of the 2008 market collapse. They share the difficult road from those initial 30 properties to the current day 11,000+ under management. We hope you enjoy this episode and take something for yourself that might help you grow your own company from 300 to 3,000 and beyond!...
Episode 52: Behind the Scenes of our Merger with Dodson Property Management 25.07.2022 38:44
Matthew and Spencer welcome Duke Dodson and Tim Wehner to discuss the story of how Dodson Property Management and Evernest merged. They'll explore what went well, what did not, and why they decided that this merger was a home run. =================================== Subscribe to our podcast and leave us a review if you enjoyed this episode! =================================== Property Manager Mast...
Episode 51: How To Go from Good To Great 11.07.2022 32:49
'Good to Great' by Jim Collins has been Matthew's 'business bible' for over a decade. It's helped us think through the fundamental truths of what it takes to grow and scale a great business. We don't know everything, but we'll share some thoughts from the book that have been important to us along the way. In this episode, we'll walk you through the 6 steps that can turn your property management co...
Episode 50: Grow Your Influence - Our Interview With Peter Lohmann 27.06.2022 46:18
If there's one thing we know, it's that Peter Lohmann is a popular guy. How else could we explain his massive success on platforms like Twitter and LinkedIn, or the fact that he's built (and it's still growing) a strong email list of readers eager for his newsletter? What we admire most about Peter is how he genuinely wants to help other property managers build a great business….just like us! In t...
Episode 49: How Conferences Can Take Your Business To The Next Level 13.06.2022 31:06
In this episode, Matthew and Spencer discuss how attending conferences can help you take your business to the next level. Tune in to hear how to best maximize your time and energy at a conference. Matthew reveals his strategies and best practices so you can get the most out of your time and money. =================================== Episode 36: Behind the Scenes of Our Mastermind -> https://everne...
Episode 48: 3 Ways To Grow Your Leadership Abilities 30.05.2022 26:51
In this episode, Spencer dives into three concrete ways you can lead your team from 300 doors and beyond. Are you ready to be brutally honest and fully commit to being the best leader for your team? Tune in! 🎧 ____________ Books mentioned : The One Thing by Gary Keller https://evernest.cc/3lL98Jh Mindset by Carol Dweck https://evernest.cc/3PLnjvp ____________ 🚨 STAY TUNED 🚨 Later this fal...
Episode 47: Meet Our BDM Responsible for 290 Doors in Less Than a Year 16.05.2022 41:14
'A Players' are difficult to find. Especially when it comes to the BDM role. In this episode, Matthew and Spencer welcome Evernest's Birmingham Business Development Manager, Hunter Terryn. Hunter walks through how he's managed to sign on so many doors while being a champion of the Evernest culture. You do not want to miss this episode! =================================== Have ideas for the show...
Episode 46: 3 Types of Communication Your Company Needs To Scale 02.05.2022 34:27
There are three types of communication you need to implement within your company. You implement each… ✔️ weekly ✔️ monthly ✔️ quarterly Are you a leader responsible for sharing the overall vision, strategy, and goals in your company? This episode is for you. 🎧 =================================== Have ideas for the show? Podcast guests? Email us at podcast@evernest.co Don't forget to leave us a re...
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