If These Walls Could Talk

Super sits down with Jen Ruelens, the driving force behind One Focus Property Management, the largest property management company in North Central Pennsylvania. She’s also a sought after industry thought leader with her own podcast and speaking circuit, with a focus on long-term real estate investments. Jen didn’t get to where she is today without a lot of on-the-ground experiences, some of the mo...

Super sits down with Stacey Salyer, a powerhouse in property management who’s built, scaled, and sold management businesses from the ground up. After selling her company to PURE Property Management in 2022, she helped drive their national acquisitions strategy. Today, she’s on a mission to guide other company builders toward sustainable success. But Stacey’s story started long before that when she...

Super chats with Ran Fridman, a real estate entrepreneur blending experience in technology, hospitality, and property management. As the owner of Fridman Properties Family, he’s expanded from Chicago to Illinois, Indiana, and Wisconsin. In this episode, Ran shares how managing his first properties in Asia shaped his approach to the Midwest market. Hear how his cross-continental journey fueled his...

In this episode, Super sits down with Corie Salas, a seasoned property management professional with 23 years of experience managing multi-site apartment complexes across the Southeast. As the Senior Portfolio Manager at Decron Properties, Corie oversees 2,600 apartments in the Phoenix Area and has seen it all. Corie shares one of her wildest stories: a pizza delivery that went very, very wrong. Fr...

Ever wondered what it's like to sell a haunted house? In this special Halloween episode, Super chats with real estate professional Carol Walsh, who brings over two decades of industry experience to the table. From managing commercial buildings to handling court-ordered cases, Carol has seen it all. Including properties that come with some... supernatural baggage. Join us as Carol shares the captiv...

In this episode, Super chats with Matthew Whitaker, the founder and CEO of Evernest and host of the Evernest Property Management Show. He founded the company in 2008 and today, Evernest manages about 14,000 homes across the United States. Today we turn the mic around, and turn the clock back to the founding story of his first property investment, the start of a storied career in real estate. Take...

In this episode, Super interviews Pete Neubig. The former Co-Founder of Empire Industries Realty & Property Management based in Houston, TX. He later sold the company to Mynd Management, where he led operations. Today, Pete is the Co-Founder and CEO of VPM Solutions, an online platform that connects the real estate industry with virtual team members across the globe. He will share stories from...

In this episode, Super interviews Todd Ortscheid, CEO of Revolution Rental Management and Partner at PM Assist. Todd shares a gripping story of a viral PR incident during COVID-19, revealing that in property management, no good deed goes unpunished. Before his success in property management, Todd spent 14 years as an airline pilot, where his attention to process and safety now helps property manag...

In this episode, Super interviews Richard Sheeler, the President of Neglia Appraisals. Over his 20-year career as an appraiser, Richard has encountered every type of property—single family, multifamily, condos, co-ops, HOAs, commercial properties, and even vacant land and rent studies in the New York area. Today, he shares some of the most shocking site visits he's experienced, including accid...

In this episode, Super chats with Derek Morton, owner and principal broker of Netgain Property Management in Utah. Derek founded the company in 2016 and now manages nearly 200 doors, from single-family homes and apartments to student housing. Occasionally, he's found himself in situations that call for backup. Listen in to hear a story about a roof repair gone awry! CONNECT WITH DEREK MORTON:...

In this episode, Super interviews Matt Snyder, founder of Managemax in Michigan. Matt is an expert in managing condos, HOAs, housing communities, and working with portfolio-wide investors. With a rich background in property and asset management, he shares a shocking reality that property management teams often face. Trigger warning: This episode contains descriptions of violence. CONNECT WITH MATT...

In this episode, Super interviews Marc Supcoff, Esq. The founder and principal attorney of The Law Offices of Marc H. Supcoff. Marc specializes in construction law, commercial litigation, and real estate transactions. Listen as Marc shares about an unpleasant, underground surprise! CONNECT WITH MARC SUPCOFF: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/supcoffbuildlawdotcom/ Website: https://www.marcsupc...

In this episode, Super chats with Sarah Hull, the Chief Operating Officer of DoorGrow. Prior to DoorGrow, Sarah was a property manager with a portfolio of over 260 properties. Hear one of her most surprising discoveries in a not-so-vacant unit. Take a listen! CONNECT WITH SARAH HULL: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sarah_hull_doorgrow/?locale=fr_CA&hl=ar Facebook: https://www.facebook.com...

In this episode of If These Walls Could Talk, we turn the tables on the hosts of the Building Talk podcast, Frank and Bo. We take a trip down memory lane on some of their most unforgettable experiences as building managers. CONNECT WITH FRANK & BO: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@buildingtalk3642 Website: https://buildingtalknyc.com CONNECT WITH SUPER: Book a demo: https://www.hiresuper.com/...

In this episode, Super interviews Josh Blackman, founder and CEO of Brownstone Property Group about taking on a new building client where some of the math wasn’t adding up right. Tune in as he shares his strategies for addressing prior bad experiences with management with clarity and efficacy. CONNECT WITH JOSH BLACKMAN: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/josh-blackman-734b1b5/ Website: https:/...

In this episode, Super interviews Natasha Falconi. Natasha is the Founder of Falconi Capital—a multi-family investment and management company based in South Florida. Join us as Natasha walks us through the detective work involved in fixing leaks coming from unexpected places. Tune in and solve a mystery! CONNECT WITH NATASHA FALCONI: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/natasha-falconi-aa725011/...

In this episode, Super interviews Tina Larsson. Tina is the founder and CEO of The Folson Group, and she likes to think of herself as the McKinsey for real estate. She’s been helping condos and co-ops all over New York City find efficiencies that turn into real money savings. Tina’s going to take us through her journey into the world of building finances. She’ll share how she got started and some...

In this episode, Super interviews Peter Lohmann. Peter is the Founder and Principal Broker of RL Property Management Group in Ohio, which he has grown to 650 units. He’s also a prolific thought leader and coach to other property managers. With a knack for storytelling and as a pro who's seen it all, Peter shares tales from his experiences in the world of property management. From nightmare ten...

In this episode, Super interviews Bethany Babcock, the founder & principal of Foresite CRE. Bethany shares: About taking over an existing office building A surprising “bonus” space The details and era of this space Take a listen! CONNECT WITH BETHANY BABCOCK: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bethanybabcock/ X: https://twitter.com/bethanyjbabcock Website: https://foresitecre.com CONNECT WI...

This is the stuff of urban legends, Hollywood dramas, and museum-worthy artifacts. Get ready to hear the stories and histories that buildings hold—directly from the people who manage them—on If These Walls Could Talk. Hosted by Lindsay Liu, the co-founder & CEO of Super (hiresuper.com). New episodes coming soon. Subscribe now.