Greater Charlotte Apartment Association (GCAA) Morning Perks Podcast

Send us Fan Mail Show note: This rambunctious podcast conversation was recorded with the 4th podcast birthday party celebration bash going on in the background! If this is the first time that you're listening, please don't judge us by this episode alone! We had fun chatting with party guests, so this one is a little outside of our typical multifamily format. We kick off the birthday part...

Send us Fan Mail In an industry where annual turnover can reach 30–50%, and even higher in onsite roles, longevity like this is almost unheard of. This week on the GCAA Morning Perks Podcast, we’re sitting down with someone who truly defines what it means to stay, grow, and thrive. In this episode, we're chatting with industry unicorn, Sandy Pickett. Sandy has spent an incredible 28 years at...

Send us Fan Mail Every February, we have a choice. We can have the comfortable version of this conversation, the one that honors history and checks the box. Or we can have the real one . We invited industry pioneer Liz Newkirk to drive the mic and real conversation . With her industry colleagues, Austin Love and Ricardo Lawson , she's curated an episode for listeners who have ever felt like t...

Send us Fan Mail With the recent release of the 2026 Leadership Lyceum Cohort , we thought a thoughtful conversation about what it is, who should apply, what you can expect from the experience, and how it impacts multifamily career pathways would be timely. We invited a past graduate, Dana Flaherty , and Sarah Peifer , who has just be admitted into the Lyceum to share their lasting impressions and...

Send us Fan Mail There are BRAVO Awards winners, and then there are long-time industry partners who keep adding to their trophy case! This episode features Jarrod Clay , Account Manager at Redi Carpet ( Customer Service Supplier Award ), and Kim Bolt-Davidson, with InterSolutions ( Lex Marsh Award ), discussing their recent honors at last month's BRAVO Awards .  In this double episode, we cov...

Send us Fan Mail   Freshly brewed and piping hot! The very first Morning Perks Podcast chat of the year is here, and it’s guaranteed to perk up your next commute. We’re spilling the beans with Suppliers Council President Michelle O’Brien , who joins host Bill Clements for a conversation that’s rich - like any proper dark roast. Michelle shares the full blend of her three-year journey to the presid...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, host Bill Clements goes deep with Northwood Ravin's Jay Rawls, the outgoing 2025 President, and Jami Anderson, Middleburg Communities, incoming 2026 President. They walk through the substantial accomplishments over the past year. We invite you to listen to this in-depth look behind Association leadership to learn more about how they do what they do. Hear abou...

Send us Fan Mail While there is no regular AM Wednesday episode this week in preparation for Thanksgiving, we do have a freshly brewed After Hours Episode for you! This episode features a well-known member of the multifamily industry, whom you will get to know all the better after this listen. Join host Bill Clements as we ramble through music, moving best practices, and a few wild stories in a se...

Send us Fan Mail This special Tuesday Release is in honor of Veterans Day - Morning Perks had the pleasure and honor of spending time behind the mic with seasoned military veteran Zack Willey , Founder & CEO of VETS Junk Removal . Zack has dedicated almost 20 years proudly serving in the US Army, from a start at West Point and through many titles, including Platoon Leader, Officer, and Command...

Send us Fan Mail A podcast conversation that starts with pizza cannot be bad! Download and listen to the chat between host Bill Clements and Morning Perks guest Nick Petropoulos as they chat about company culture, creating sanctuary, and how Bozzuto is curating a company that regulates growth and change based on what team and staff members want. Nick also shares how Bozzuto not only gives back to...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, podcast host Bill Clements has a fantastic conversation with GCAA member Becky Ross. She's not only the Director of Property Management at Rangewater Real Estate and GCAA board member, but she's also the chair of the Outreach Committee, which she shares more about on this freshly brewed episode of the Morning Perks Podcast. Listen in to hear the details...

Send us Fan Mail According to Apartment Ratings, a sense of community has been the top driver of value for residents over the past nine years . A nine-year resident trend seems significant, so we invited GCAA Supplier Member David Hickman from Social Hub (a resident event + experiences company) into the Morning Perks studio for a dynamic discussion about the value, practices, science, emotion, and...

Send us Fan Mail Download and listen as Morning Perks Podcast host Bill Clements chats with recent CAM graduates and RKW colleagues Dara Harris and Alexandra Sack . Bill always takes the Morning Perks conversation beyond multifamily, so you'll hear how Dara and Alexandra destress after a day in the industry. You'll also get their honest take and feedback about the Certified Apartment Man...

Send us Fan Mail Listen as podcast host Bill Clements sits down with Amy Spurlin , property manager at Carter-Haston, to talk about mental and emotional health within the multifamily industry. Amy's social media feeds have caught the attention of many in our industry and have been a source of inspiration and insight as to how she personally resets and refocuses her outlook after challenging c...

Send us Fan Mail In March 2023, Kelly DeMario jumped in to snap a few event photos for the Association — and never left. Ever since then, she has been working behind the scenes to bring t he GCAA App to your phone , making social platforms, posts, and communications faster, easier, and more engaging for you, our members. She's typically the one queuing up guests for the podcast and curating t...

Send us Fan Mail This Apartmentalize 2025, Las Vegas recap is filled with industry influencers and inspiration! We were lucky enough to have the calendar gods align long enough for each of these multifamily movers and shakers (Shane Raby, Cel Smart, Liz Newkirk, and Gabrielle Bouknight)* to share time around the Morning Perks microphone. * Shane & Cel were Apartmentalize 20 on the Rise Nominee...

Send us Fan Mail Why stop at ONE Brandon when you can have TWO? Morning Perks Podcast host, Bill Clements, shared the EDS-sponsored studio with Brandon Babyak (Valet Living) and Brandon Terrazas (SWTCH EV Charging) , where the conversation got interesting in a hurry...like adding butter to your coffee interesting! You'll learn what topic quickly unified the Brandons, and then hear their take...

Send us Fan Mail Download and listen as Morning Perks Host Bill Clements chats with Multifamily Industry Influencer Monica Frazier . Monica shares the genesis and movement of Melanin In Multifamily + the legacy she hopes it will create. Hear what's in store for the upcoming Melanin In Multifamily Mixer taking place at this year's Apartmentalize Conference in Las Vegas! 

Send us Fan Mail Fill up your cup for this freshly brewed conversation between Morning Perks Host, Bill Clements , and guest Chief Revenue Officer at Charge OnSite, David Merrill . This fully caffeinated chat covers everything from the recent Advocate Conference, life as a girl dad, and certainly...EV Charging! Big shout-out and thank you to EDS for sponsoring this episode and the Morning Perks Po...

Send us Fan Mail Host, Bill Clements , kicks off this Morning Perks Podcast with the obvious - Celia Smart's biceps. Those biceps are doing work, but there are like a trillion more things that have taken her from tape sales to tank tops. Download and listen to learn what has developed, driven, and directed the path of this seemingly everything, everywhere, GCAA Supplier Member!

Send us Fan Mail The Morning Perks Podcast welcomes Jamie Mullis of Mullis Construction into our Environmental Diversified Services (EDS) sponsored studio, and they're only a few minutes in before host Bill Clements revs up the conversation and gets a big what's next for Mullis Construction announcement! This conversation also includes  the most Charlotte way that Jamie is fast-tracking...

Send us Fan Mail On this episode of the Morning Perks Podcast , we welcome Kara Gonzalez from Sherwin Williams into the studio. Listen as she and host Bill Clements discuss the Sherwin Williams color of the year , her industry origin story, and a sprinkling of I bet you didn't know throughout the episode!  Our host was even gifted Color of the Year swag, his very own Sherwin Williams Color of...

Send us Fan Mail Listen as Morning Perks Podcast host Bill Clements shares a conversation with Next Gen Committee Chair Savanti Diggs . Before they talk about what's next, you'll hear what has Savanti feeling uneasy, what she hasn't done since October, and how she's always aiming for the top! Download and listen on your commute. Thank you to our Morning Perks Podcast sponsors,...

Send us Fan Mail On this Morning Perks Podcast, host Bill Clements shares a conversation with Chris Velander from Chadwell Supply. Listen as she talks about bringing home the Chadwell National Account Manager of the Year Award and shares what she believes are the keys to being a successful supplier partner. We're always excited to learn more than multifamily things; you'll hear Chris tal...

Send us Fan Mail Jay Rawls , Senior Director of Operations and Technology at Northwood Ravin and 2025 GCAA Board President , discusses the year ahead, his involvement, and hopes for the Association. Jay also shares that he'll launch his presidential journey while solo parenting; his wife is embarking on her three-week adventure to beautiful New Zealand! Thank you to Bill Clements , our host,...