Peter Lohmann's Podcast

In this episode, I’m joined by Jordan Coleman, loan officer at Live Oak Bank - one of the few banks that truly understands property management. We break down how SBA loans can unlock 100% financing for acquisitions, the hidden pitfalls in seller notes, and what lenders really look for in both buyers and sellers. Jordan also shares practical tips for navigating SBA terms, structuring clawbacks, and...

In this episode of Peter Lohmann’s Podcast, I’m joined by Allison DiSarro, SVP of Property Management Banking at Enterprise Bank & Trust. We break down what every property manager really needs to know about trust accounts, FDIC protection, and compliance risks (yes, even if your state auditor says you’re fine). Allison explains why most banks get this wrong, how “analysis banking” works (and w...

In this episode of Peter Lohmann’s Podcast, I’m joined by Janine Steiner Jovanovic, CEO of LeaseLock - a company rethinking how the multifamily industry handles security deposits, risk, and renter experience. Janine shares how LeaseLock replaces traditional deposits with true lease insurance, protecting property owners and improving affordability for renters. We also talk about leadership, data, a...

In this episode of Peter Lohmann’s Podcast, I’m joined by Gail Phillips, the retiring CEO of NARPM (National Association of Residential Property Managers), after more than 20 years of leadership. We dig into how NARPM evolved from a few hundred members to the national force it is today - from the early “mom-and-pop” days and paper rent checks to COVID-era virtual everything. Gail shares the real s...

In this episode of Peter Lohmann’s Podcast, I’m joined by DD Garzón (Lee), former owner of Skyline Property Management, now Industry Liaison at PURE and President-Elect of NARPM National. DD shares her path from managing 12 personal rentals to running a 500-door PM company with a 3,000-door HOA division, and what it was really like to sell that business to PURE. We get into the emotional side of s...

PropertyManagement.com’s “Top 100” list is coming! Apply before 11/30/2025 to get verified, build credibility, and win your market: https://propertymanagement.com/verification In this episode of Peter Lohmann’s Podcast, I sit down with Matt Speer of PropertyManagement.com (yes, greatest domain ever) to unpack their “TrueMatch” score, or what Matt calls the “Carfax of property management.” We talk...

In this episode of Peter Lohmann’s Podcast, I sit down with Amy Hanson, national NARPM President and two-time property management founder. Amy’s career started by accident in 1993, when she picked up a real estate license just to earn a few bonuses. Fast forward: she’s bought and sold two property management companies, navigated a non-compete by starting over in Dallas, and most recently sold to B...

In this episode of Peter Lohmann’s Podcast, I sit down with my mom, Susan Lohmann , who spent nearly 50 years building a career in the horse business: running farms, teaching lessons, and judging competitions. We talk about what it takes to manage barns (and difficult customers), the surprising parallels between horse boarding and property management, and what really happens when a client stops pa...

In this episode, I sit down with Tollie Brown, Principal at Mainsail Partners and board member at Rentvine. We talk about why Mainsail, a $4B growth equity firm, invested $74M into Rentvine, and what that means for property managers. Tollie breaks down the differences between venture capital, private equity, and growth equity, and why those distinctions matter when choosing software. We also cover...

In this episode of Peter Lohmann’s Podcast, I sit down with Valeria (“Val”) Urcuyo - VP of Operations at Appliance Repair Professionals, a nationwide appliance repair company serving property managers in 40+ states. Based in Nicaragua, Val runs the business remotely, coordinating hundreds of subcontractors and thousands of repair jobs each month. We talk about how she makes this model work without...

In this episode of Peter Lohmann’s Podcast, I’m joined by Joni Wolfswinkel - owner of two Real Property Management franchises (2,300+ doors) and founder of True Work Logistics, a global talent placement agency. Episode Chapters: 00:00 – Intro 02:22 – Joni’s background & career in property management 07:30 – Launching a global talent placement agency 13:26 – Overcoming business plateaus 15:10 –...

In this episode of Peter Lohmann’s Podcast , I’m joined by Ginny Wood , former COO at LeadSimple and an experienced fractional COO who has guided multiple high-growth businesses through transformation and scaling. Ginny shares her career journey from early days as a programmer to becoming a trusted operational leader in PropTech and beyond. We explore how she approaches stepping into companies mid...

Deb Newell has worked with some of the largest property management operators in the U.S. , helping them streamline operations, scale sustainably, and prepare for mergers, acquisitions, and exits. With over two decades of experience, Deb shares how she helps real estate businesses focus on people, process, and technology to achieve growth and long-term success. In this conversation with Peter Lohma...

In this episode, Peter Lohmann talks with Binsi Das, Managing Director at Sagan Passport, about her incredible journey from virtual assistant to executive leader. Together they unpack what most American business owners get wrong when hiring global talent—and what it actually takes to build high-performing remote teams. Binsi shares candid insights about communication challenges, cultural barriers,...

What separates a good operator from a great one? In this episode, Peter talks with Cathy Gainer, a strategic coach and former RL Property Management team member, about the mindset, discipline, and decision-making skills that define high-performing operators. Cathy shares lessons from her time inside the business, what she’s learned from coaching other leaders, and how great #2s support founders in...

In this episode, I am joined by Dr. Julie Gurner, Executive Performance Coach. Dr. Julie Gurner is a doctor of psychology and executive performance coach compared to Wendy Rhoades from 'Billions' by The Wall Street Journal. She provides high level coaching services and is the founder of the Ultra Successful Newsletter on Substack. We discuss: (00:00:00) - Intro (00:03:09) - Mindset advantages over...

In this episode, I am joined by Taylor Haas, President of Colorado Realty and Property Management, Inc. We discuss: (00:00:00) - Intro (00:01:20) - Colorado Realty & Property Management’s company structure (00:05:36) - Phone systems (00:08:51) - The origins of the business and Taylor’s career (00:09:52) - Having multiple offices in one city (00:13:45) - Sponsor - Appfolio’s FutuRE Conference (...

In this episode, I am joined by Wolfgang Croskey, Co-Founder of Crane.   We discuss: (00:00:00) - Intro (00:01:10) - Crane applications (0:03:53) - Is AI a threat? (00:09:38) - AI tools available in the marketplace (00:22:24) - Phones and Phone Systems (00:31:02) - Crane (00:42:27) - Churn data and dashboard visualizations (00:53:41) - 2025 PM conferences Learn more & connect with me here: ⁠Cr...

In this episode, I am joined by Andrew Smallwood, Chief Customer Officer at Second Nature.   We discuss: (00:00:00) - Intro (00:02:25) - Special product launch: Group Rate Internet (00:07:36) - Where in the resident cycle does this get implemented? (00:14:42) - Sponsor: Second Nature (00:15:47) - Choosing ISPs (00:21:17) - Internet speeds (00:24:25) - Price increases & billing (00:29:26) - Sec...

In this episode, I am joined by Mark Brower, Owner of Mark Brower Properties   We discuss: (00:00:00) - Intro (00:01:18) - How PMs can create the most value (00:11:58) - Additional revenue streams for PMs through asset management (00:15:01) - Sponsor: Lineage (00:23:58) - Gauging performance via metrics (00:30:11) - Offering “unlimited services” (00:35:10) -  What’s the closer in this offering? (0...

In this episode, I am joined by Jay Parsons, Principal & Head of Investment Strategy at Madera Residential   We discuss: (00:00:00) - Intro (00:02:00) - Jay’s background and career (00:05:06) - The impact of the shift toward professional property management (00:08:24) - How do large institutional landlords think about property management vs. single-home owners? (00:10:32) - Have owners become...

In this episode, I am joined by Matthew Whitaker, Founder & CEO of Evernest   We discuss: (00:00:00) - Intro (00:01:28) - integrating 9k doors into a large management company (00:04:18) - Communications with property owners (00:06:44) - Capital deployment plans (00:09:32) - Scaling challenges (00:13:09) - Growing into new markets (00:15:36) - Resources for listeners Learn more & connect wi...

PM Trends Report In this episode, I am joined by Jordan Muela, CEO of LeadSimple.   We discuss: (00:00:00) - Intro (00:01:54) - Reflecting on the PM Trends report & survey findings (00:08:00) - The Buyer’s Pyramid (00:12:17) - Maintenance and repairs discussion in converting leads (00:14:39) - Aligning expectations (00:21:04) - Impacts on renewal rates (00:25:44) - Increasing lease-up times (0...

In this episode, I am joined by Jon Matzner. We discuss our new podcast, called Lazy Leverage!   We discuss: (00:00:00) - Intro (00:01:08) - Updates and announcements (00:03:28) - Introducing Lazy Leverage (00:06:55) - Twitter/X (00:20:31) - The Email disagreement (00:28:37) -Tool Recommendations Building your own yacht article: https://mailchi.mp/e2d02a4dcc8a/creating-your-own-yacht   ⁠Listen to...

In this episode, I am joined by Kyle Triplett, SVP of Product at Appfolio.   We discuss: (00:00:00) - Intro (00:01:45) - Kyle’s background and career (00:07:37) - Appfolio’s approach to shipping fast and often (00:11:49) - Sponsor - Appfolio (00:13:22) - Why is the SMB space so attractive to Appfolio? (00:18:01) - What are some features or products that many folks aren’t aware of? (00:22:20) - Fol...