Evernest Property Management Show (Formerly 300 to 3,000)

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300 to 3,000 is a podcast hosted by Matthew Whitaker and Spencer Sutton.

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Episode 141: The Evernest Story, Part 3 - People and Acquisitions

In this episode of The Evernest Property Management Show, Spencer Sutton and Matthew Whitaker continue their journey through Evernest’s history, focusing on the early challenges and lessons learned during their expansion into new markets. From hiring talented people and acquiring businesses in Nashville, Chattanooga, and beyond, to navigating integrations and creating scalable processes, this episode is packed with insights about growth, vision, and problem-solving in the property management industry. Tune in for real stories, practical advice, and a behind-the-scenes look at building a nationwide brand.

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Connect with Matt and Spencer at Evernest: Evernest.co

Visit the Podcast Website: Evernest.co/podcasts

Email the Show: podcast@evernest.co

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Production House: Flint Stone Media

Episode 140: The Evernest Story, Part 2 - From 30 Doors to a 25k Vision

In this episode, Spencer Sutton and Matthew Whitaker continue sharing Evernest's origin story.

Picking up where we left off, this episode explores the early days of the Great Financial Crisis, when managing just 30 homes felt overwhelming, and the path forward seemed uncertain. From losing money on real estate deals to discovering the game-changing potential of International Team Members, this episode covers pivotal moments that shaped Evernest.

Don’t miss the stories from the early days of Evernest. And be sure to tune in next time to hear how the team helped turn the vision into reality. Subscribe now, and never miss an episode!

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Connect with Matt and Spencer at Evernest: Evernest.co

Visit the Podcast Website: Evernest.co/podcasts

Email the Show: podcast@evernest.co

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Production House: Flint Stone Media

Episode 139: The Evernest Story, Part 1 - When the Tide Goes Out

In this episode, Matthew and Spencer take a trip down memory lane, sharing the story of how they met and their journey into the world of real estate. They recount the challenges and triumphs of their early days wholesaling houses, offering a behind-the-scenes look at the fast-paced world of real estate during the market's golden years from 2004 up until the Global Financial Crisis of 2008.

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Connect with Matt and Spencer at Evernest: Evernest.co

Visit the Podcast Website: Evernest.co/podcasts

Email the Show: podcast@evernest.co

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Production House: Flint Stone Media

Episode 138: How to Become Your Client's Most Trusted Real Estate Advisor

In this episode of the Evernest Property Management Show, Spencer and Matthew are joined by Lior Abramovich, Co-Founder & CEO of Blanket, to tackle one of the biggest challenges in property management: owner churn.

Lior introduces Blanket’s innovative platform designed to transform how property managers engage with their clients. Most property owners don’t see their property manager as a trusted advisor—but Blanket is changing that. With investor-focused dashboards, real-time client sentiment insights, and tools that position you as an asset manager, Blanket empowers property managers to retain more doors, grow their portfolios, and boost their brand.

Whether you're looking to strengthen client relationships or supercharge your business for growth, this conversation is packed with valuable insights you won’t want to miss.

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Connect with Matt and Spencer at Evernest: Evernest.co

Visit the Podcast Website: Evernest.co/podcasts

Guest: Lior Abramovich, Co-Founder and CEO of Blanket

Email the Show: podcast@evernest.co

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Production House: Flint Stone Media

Episode 137: Building Investor Partnerships: Unlocking Opportunities with LendingOne

In this episode of the Evernest Property Management Show, host Spencer Sutton interviews Josh Heintz, a former Evernest team member and current Head of Strategic Partnerships at LendingOne. The conversation explores LendingOne's unique services for real estate investors, the value of building partnerships with property managers, and strategies for navigating today’s real estate lending landscape.

Josh discusses LendingOne's role in providing tailored lending solutions for real estate investors, including DSCR (Debt Service Coverage Ratio) loans, bridge loans, and portfolio loans. He highlights the company's ability to close deals quickly and efficiently while offering education and resources to both property managers and investors. The discussion also covers current market trends, challenges, and opportunities for property managers to enhance their value to clients through education and strategic partnerships.

Josh provides practical advice on how property managers can leverage relationships with LendingOne to offer additional services, reduce client churn, and even earn referral fees.

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Connect with Matt and Spencer at Evernest: Evernest.co

Visit the Podcast Website: Evernest.co/podcasts

Guest: Josh Heintz, Head of Strategic Partnerships at LendingOne

Email the Show: podcast@evernest.co

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Production House: Flint Stone Media

Episode 136: Scaling Up: Insights from a Growing Property Manager

Spencer Sutton and Matthew Whitaker host Tommy Perfect of Uplift Property Management on the Evernest Property Management Show. Tommy shares his journey from managing a small property management firm to scaling it significantly in San Diego. Key topics include:

Entry into Property Management: This started unexpectedly through a church connection and evolved into a partnership.
Growth Strategies: Discusses how Uplift manages growth in a challenging market by focusing on professionalism and local expertise.
Operational Evolution: Transition from handling all aspects of the business to leadership roles, emphasizing the importance of culture and vision.
Challenges at Different Scales: Insights on overcoming growth barriers at various unit thresholds.
Leadership and Culture: Scaling requires a strong leadership team and a culture aligned with business values.

We hope you enjoy this episode.

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Connect with Matt and Spencer at Evernest: Evernest.co

Visit the Podcast Website: Evernest.co/podcasts

Guest: Tommy Perfect of Uplift Property Management

Email the Show: podcast@evernest.co

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Production House: Flint Stone Media

Episode 135: Trust: The Cornerstone of Team Success

In this episode of the Evernest Property Management Show, host Spencer Sutton and Matthew Whitaker discuss the vital importance of building trust within a team. They break down trust into three main components: sharing vision and values, caring first and then coaching, and implementing the five love languages in the workplace. Spencer and Matthew share personal anecdotes and practical advice on how to establish and maintain trust, emphasizing its role in driving organizational success and fostering a positive work environment.

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Connect with Matt and Spencer at Evernest: Evernest.co

Visit the Podcast Website: Evernest.co/podcasts

Email the Show: podcast@evernest.co

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Production House: Flint Stone Media

Episode 134: Hard Conversations: How to Handle Employee Terminations

In this episode of the Evernest Property Management Show, hosts Spencer Sutton and Matthew Whitaker discuss the challenging but necessary topic of terminating employees. They emphasize the importance of recognizing when it's best to let go of team members who either do not align with core values, are poor hires, or have been outgrown by the organization. Matthew shares personal experiences and stresses the need for timely decisions, empathy, preserving an employee's dignity, and ensuring concise and definitive conversations. He also highlights the significance of core values and continuous assessment for maintaining a healthy organizational culture.

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Connect with Matt and Spencer at Evernest: Evernest.co

Visit the Podcast Website: Evernest.co/podcasts

Email the Show: podcast@evernest.co

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Production House: Flint Stone Media

Episode 133: Sales Mastery

Growing a property management company can be a challenge. Usually, when a company starts, the owner is the BDM until they realize they need one person focused on landing new clients.

In this webinar replay, you'll hear Michael Krause and Mark Ainley, both of whom have been in the BDM seat and have grown their PM companies through unique marketing and sales strategies.

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Connect with Matt and Spencer at Evernest: Evernest.co

Guests: Michael Krause of Atrium Management Company and Mark Ainley of GC Property Management in Chicago

Visit the Podcast Website: Evernest.co/podcasts

Email the Show: podcast@evernest.co

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Production House: Flint Stone Media

Bio of Evernest Property Management Show (Formerly 300 to 3,000)

300 to 3,000 is a podcast hosted by Matthew Whitaker and Spencer Sutton, specifically designed for property managers who are seeking to scale their business beyond 300, 500, or even 1,000 doors.

Matthew and Spencer bring their wealth of experience and expertise to the table, sharing valuable insights from their own journey of scaling from 300 to 3,000 houses. They openly discuss the mistakes they made, as well as the strategies that proved successful along the way.

Through engaging discussions and real-life examples, Matthew and Spencer offer practical advice on what works and what doesn't when it comes to scaling a property management business. They cover various aspects, including finance, operations, team management, marketing, and more.

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