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Welcome to Episode #159 of the Digible Dudes podcast. Join hosts David Staley and Reid Wicoff as they explore the innovative world of multifamily and real estate management with Adam Cowley, Founder & CEO of Rooof & Pivott. This episode provides a comprehensive look at Adam’s extensive experience in the multifamily industry, focusing on his innovative approaches to vendor management and pr...

Welcome to episode #167 of the Digible Dudes Podcast with your hosts, David Staley and Reid Wicoff. In this episode, we're joined by Jill, a Senior Account Manager and President of Fiona Forward, and Sophie, an Account Manager and the Internal Communications Director at Digible. Fiona Forward is an employee-driven volunteer initiative at Digible aimed at addressing the barriers to housing stab...

Welcome to episode #156 of the Digible Dudes Podcast with your hosts, David Staley and Reid Wicoff. In this episode, we reflect on the key business lessons learned in 2023. We discuss the importance of defining success metrics for a business and different budgeting approaches clients are taking in response to economic shifts - some are aggressively cutting costs while others argue for the need to...

Welcome to the Digible Dudes Podcast, Episode #154. This week, hosts David Staley and Reid Wicoff sit down with a titan of the commercial real estate research world, Jay Lybik.   With almost three decades of unparalleled experience, Jay currently steers the ship as CoStar’s National Director of Multifamily Analytics. His storied career spans roles at Marcus & Millichap, Equity Residential, and...

Welcome to the Digible Dudes Podcast, Episode #154! In this episode, hosts David Staley and Reid Wicoff dive deep into the world of business innovation. Drawing parallels from Jack Welch's approach to R&D and Digible’s decision to adopt a four-day workweek, we ponder on allocating resources and the risks associated with such business decisions. Our dialogue also touches on multifamily mark...

Welcome to Digible Dudes, Episode #153! In this episode your hosts David Staley and Reid Wicoff , dive deep into the crucial world of business insurance and risk management.  We kick things off by dissecting the complexities of business insurance and understanding its importance from startup to growth stages. We delve into the world of HR within larger companies, examining the dramatic impact of s...

Welcome to Digible Dudes, Episode #152! Join your hosts, David Staley and Reid Wicoff , as we explore a journey of self-discovery and personal leadership with our special guest, Cyndie Spiegel. In this episode, we delve into Cyndie's incredible journey from the world of New York fashion to a path less traveled, where she's become a sought-after speaker, coach, and mentor.  Cyndie's rev...

Join hosts ⁠David Staley ⁠and ⁠Reid Wicoff⁠ on episode #150 of Digible Dudes. We sat down with Jindou Lee , the CEO and Co-Founder of HappyCo, a software company that builds mobile and cloud solutions to enable real-time property operations We dive into Jindou's journey from being a graphic designer and video game enthusiast into a tech entrepreneur and real estate investor. Discover how his j...

Join hosts David Staley and Reid Wicoff on episode #150 of Digible Dudes as we take you on a journey to dissect the true impact of digital commodities like call tracking and geo-fencing.  In this episode we reveal how the perspective of an agency and an apartment marketer can shift the definition of what we consider a commodity, and guide you through the process of distinguishing between commoditi...

Join hosts David Staley and Reid Wicoff on episode #149 of Digible Dudes as we sit down for a solo podcast to breakdown the complexities of budgeting in today's fast-paced business world. In this latest episode, we pull back the curtain on budgeting season, discussing fiscal versus calendar budgeting. We share personal experiences, emphasizing the need for flexibility and perspective when deal...

Join hosts David Staley and Reid Wicoff on episode #148 of Digible Dudes as we sit down with Jacob Carter⁠ founder and CEO of Nurture Boss, a premier lease-conversion automation tool that provides marketing solutions for the multifamily industry. Jacob shares his company's unique approach to managing multiple automated systems and the potential of leveraging broader databases of renters. As we...

Join hosts David Staley and Reid Wicoff on episode #147 of Digible Dudes as we sit down with Courtney Wright , our Director of Employee Experience. Courtney shares her journey from insurance agent to HR professional and explains how a balanced benefits package and employee engagement play a crucial role in an organization’s success. In this episode, we dive into how the dot-com bust caused a proli...

Join hosts David Staley and Reid Wicoff on episode #146 of Digible Dudes as we delve into the revolutionary impact of technology on the multifamily real estate industry. In this episode we sit down with Zach Sloan , the co-founder of Rentgrata, a lead nurture platform that is revolutionising the residential rental landscape. Through our conversation, Zach Sloan provides unique insights into the pl...

Join hosts David Staley and Nicole Staley on episode #145 of Digible Dudes as we explore bridging the gap between financial planning and operational execution in multi-family property management. Our guest, Briant Cárcamo , Co-Founder at Vizibly, shares his decade-long journey in the multifamily sector. He has expertise as the ‘Excel guy’, which has driven his passion for innovating financial fore...

Welcome to Episode #144 of the Digible Dudes podcast, hosted by David Staley and Reid Wicoff. In this session, we dive deep into the world of insourcing versus outsourcing in business operations and how this dynamic develops as you scale. Gone are the days of a simple debate. This discussion has taken on extra dimensions in the business world. From real estate to marketing, we explore the benefits...

Welcome back to episode #143 of Digible Dudes with David Staley, Careena Daly and Nicole Staley! Ever feel you’re shackled to a strategy that’s just not working? Tired of depending on ILS? In our latest episode, Careena and Nicole share their journey in breaking free from the limitations of ILS. We’ll take a deep look into the complexities of budgeting that guided their bold transition from ILS to...

Welcome to episode #142 of The Digible Dudes podcast, hosted by David Staley and Reid Wicoff. In this episode, we have the pleasure of welcoming Chris Hood, the industry marketing team leader at Apartments.com. Prepare to gain insights into renter demand and behavior, as well as a comprehensive understanding of the current state of the multifamily market. Chris Hood delves into the findings of a s...

Welcome back to another episode of The Digible Dudes podcast! On episode #141, David Staley and Reid Wicoff are live from NAA. Imagine unlocking the full potential of multi-family properties through technology and lean operations. That’s exactly what David Shaw , the COO of Livly, has set out to achieve with his prop tech SaaS company. Join us for another conversation as we explore Livly’s unique...

Welcome to another episode of The Digible Dudes podcast! In this episode, hosts David Staley and Reid Wicoff engage in a conversation with Tyler Christiansen, the CEO of Funnel. Get ready to explore the world of centralized property management and multifamily marketing. Join us as we uncover the technology platform developed by Funnel, which is reshaping the industry by adopting a renter-centric a...

Join hosts David Staley and Reid Wicoff on The Digible Dudes Podcast as they discuss the future of work and the limitless opportunities brought by technology. In this episode, they delve into the impact of AI on jobs and innovation, uncovering the strategies to thrive in the new era of technology. Explore the concept of leveraging AI and learn how it can reshape industries, build new technologies,...

Welcome to another episode of the Digible Dudes podcast! Join hosts David Staley and Reid Wicoff as they engage in weekly interviews with the most influential minds in the apartment marketing world. In this episode, David and Reid explore the delicate balance between embracing life’s unpredictability and making strategic, essentialist decisions. Join us as we dive deep into the philosophies of And...

Welcome to another episode of the Digible Dudes podcast, where hosts David Staley and Reid Wicoff engage in insightful conversations with industry leaders. In this episode, we dive deep into the art of “letting go of the vine” and exploring the power of elevating and delegating tasks. Join us as we tackle the challenge of finding the right balance between letting go and managing expectations. Disc...

Welcome to another episode of the Digible Dudes podcast, where hosts David Staley and Reid Wicoff engage in conversations with industry leaders. In this episode, they have the pleasure of sitting down with Nicole Ryan and Brandon Hammond from NAA Gives. NAA Gives is an integral part of the National Apartment Association’s mission to create a world where rental housing is a valued partner in every...

Join David Staley and Reid Wicoff in this episode of the Digible Dudes podcast as they sit down with Victor Dozal.  The trio dive deep into the world of AI, exploring the trend of generative AI and natural language processing, and discussing Digible’s background in natural language generation (NLG). Victor shares his insights into the different applications and use cases that should be considered...

This week’s episode of the Digible Dudes Podcast features Edmund Keith. He is the head of content at OnlineMarketplaces.com. His team writes in depth about global real estate marketplaces. He joined us today to talk about the North American real estate market, a performance-based model, estate portals and their algorithms, apartment locators, and more. Every market is different. Starting the conve...