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

In this bonus episode of the Evernest Property Management Show, we reflect on the ambitious journey from setting a seemingly impossible goal of 25,000 doors to nearly achieving it, with 23,000 doors under management by December 2024. We also reveal our most recent Poplar Homes and Picket acquisitions, the importance of building relationships in a close-knit industry, and our challenges in the journey. We share insights on setting and pursuing big goals, the evolving role of technology, and our future target of managing 250,000 doors. =================================== Connect with Matt and Spencer at Evernest: Evernest.co Visit the Podcast Website: Evernest.co/podcasts Email the Show: podcast@evernest.co =================================== Production House: Flint Stone Media Copyright of Evernest 2025.

In this episode of the Evernest Property Management Show, we discuss the company's journey through 2022 and 2023, focusing on the challenges and strategies implemented to optimize the business during a plateau. We dig into the benefits of having great people over processes and discuss our efforts to raise capital, adapt to market disruptions, and rethink our growth strategy. We also discuss the development of our proprietary software, 'OPEn', to improve operational efficiencies. We also reflect on long-term vision and the importance of communication and patience during plateauing growth, preparing the team for future opportunities and significant acquisitions in late 2023. =================================== Connect with Matt and Spencer at Evernest: Evernest.co Visit the Podcast Website: Evernest.co/podcasts Email the Show: podcast@evernest.co =================================== Production House: Flint Stone Media Copyright of Evernest 2025.

In this Evernest Property Management show episode, Spencer Sutton and Matthew Whitaker share challenges they faced and lessons learned from both failure and success. The discussion covers several topics: acquisitions, expanding into new markets like Denver, Atlanta, and Virginia, hiring issues, and staff departures. They also explored the integration of new team members like Tra Griffin, Dan Crumpton, and Graham Robinson and the management of institutional properties. The episode wraps up with lessons from the rapid growth in late 2022 and plans for navigating the business plateau in 2023. =================================== Connect with Matt and Spencer at Evernest: Evernest.co Visit the Podcast Website: Evernest.co/podcasts Email the Show: podcast@evernest.co =================================== Production House: Flint Stone Media Copyright of Evernest 2025.

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. =================================== Connect with Matt and Spencer at Evernest: Evernest.co Visit the Podcast Website: Evernest.co/podcasts Email the Show: podcast@evernest.co =================================== Production House: Flint Stone Media Copyright of Evernest 2025.

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! =================================== Connect with Matt and Spencer at Evernest: Evernest.co Visit the Podcast Website: Evernest.co/podcasts Email the Show: podcast@evernest.co =================================== Production House: Flint Stone Media Copyright of Evernest 2025.

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. =================================== Connect with Matt and Spencer at Evernest: Evernest.co Visit the Podcast Website: Evernest.co/podcasts Email the Show: podcast@evernest.co =================================== Production House: Flint Stone Media Copyright of Evernest 2025.

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. =================================== 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 =================================== Production House: Flint Stone Media Copyright of Evernest 2024.

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. =================================== 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 =================================== Production House: Flint Stone Media Copyright of Evernest 2024.

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. =================================== 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 =================================== Production House: Flint Stone Media Copyright of Evernest 2024.

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. =================================== Connect with Matt and Spencer at Evernest: Evernest.co Visit the Podcast Website: Evernest.co/podcasts Email the Show: podcast@evernest.co =================================== Production House: Flint Stone Media Copyright of Evernest 2024.

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. =================================== Connect with Matt and Spencer at Evernest: Evernest.co Visit the Podcast Website: Evernest.co/podcasts Email the Show: podcast@evernest.co =================================== Production House: Flint Stone Media Copyright of Evernest 2024.

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. =================================== 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 =================================== Production House: Flint Stone Media Copyright of Evernest 2024.

One of our most downloaded episodes was Episode 57, in which we walked through the four stages of company growth from a high level. In today's episode, we will dive deep into Stage Four: growing from being a great leader to leading other leaders within the company. =================================== Connect with Matt and Spencer at Evernest: Evernest.co Link: Episode 57 - The Four Stages of Company Growth Visit the Podcast Website: Evernest.co/podcasts Email the Show: podcast@evernest.co =================================== Production House: Flint Stone Media Copyright of Evernest 2024.

One of our most downloaded episodes was Episode 57, in which we walked through the four stages of company growth from a high level. In today's episode, we will dive deep into Stage Three: growing from being a great manager to a great leader of managers. =================================== Connect with Matt and Spencer at Evernest: Evernest.co Link: Episode 57 - The Four Stages of Company Growth Visit the Podcast Website: Evernest.co/podcasts Email the Show: podcast@evernest.co =================================== Production House: Flint Stone Media Copyright of Evernest 2024.

One of our most downloaded episodes was Episode 57, in which we walked through the four stages of company growth from a high level. In today's episode, we will dive deep into Stage Two: growing from being a great property manager to a great manager. =================================== Connect with Matt and Spencer at Evernest: Evernest.co Link: Episode 57 - The Four Stages of Company Growth Visit the Podcast Website: Evernest.co/podcasts Email the Show: podcast@evernest.co =================================== Production House: Flint Stone Media Copyright of Evernest 2024.

One of our most downloaded episodes was Episode 57, in which we walked through the four stages of company growth from a high level. In today's episode, we will dive deep into Stage One: being a great property manager. =================================== Connect with Matt and Spencer at Evernest: Evernest.co Link: Episode 57 - The Four Stages of Company Growth Visit the Podcast Website: Evernest.co/podcasts Email the Show: podcast@evernest.co =================================== Production House: Flint Stone Media Copyright of Evernest 2024.

In this episode, Matthew and Spencer welcome returning guest Mark Ainley of GC Property Management in Chicago. Mark discusses the unique perspective property management offers in real estate investing and how giving comes back to you in life and in business. We talk about creating memorable moments for clients, leveraging knowledge for marketing, and the success of Mark’s podcast aimed at Chicago investors. Additionally, Mark shares insights on sales and lead generation, emphasizing the value of authenticity and transparency in content creation to engage the audience effectively. You can listen to Mark's other episode (episode 28) with us here. =================================== Connect with Matt and Spencer at Evernest: Evernest.co Visit the Podcast Website: Evernest.co/podcasts Email the Show: podcast@evernest.co Today's Guest: Mark Ainley of GC Property Management in Chicago =================================== Production House: Flint Stone Media Copyright of Evernest 2024.

In this episode, Matthew and Spencer welcome Jeremy Tallman, co-founder and CEO of T&H Realty Services in Indianapolis. Jeremy shares his journey from being a real estate investor to managing over 1200 properties, highlighting the importance of building meaningful relationships with clients, residents, and vendors. Jeremy discusses the challenges and lessons learned in scaling a property management business, emphasizing the need for empathy and understanding client needs. He explains how his company has grown through content creation, inbound marketing, and hiring the right people. Jeremy's story is a testament to the power of perseverance, innovation, and building a strong, client-focused company culture. =================================== Connect with Matt and Spencer at Evernest: Evernest.co Visit the Podcast Website: Evernest.co/podcasts Email the Show: podcast@evernest.co Today's Guest: Jeremy Tallman, co-founder and CEO of T&H Realty Services in Indianapolis =================================== Production House: Flint Stone Media Copyright of Evernest 2024.

Matthew and Spencer welcome Marc Cunningham of Grace Property Management in Denver, CO to the show. This episode is full of candid discussions about the evolving landscape of property management, with honest opinions on challenges, best practices, legislative impacts, content strategies, and investor dynamics. Don't miss this episode and make sure you take notes! =================================== Connect with Matt and Spencer at Evernest: Evernest.co Visit the Podcast Website: Evernest.co/podcasts Email the Show: podcast@evernest.co Today's Guest: Marc Cunningham of Grace Property Management =================================== Production House: Flint Stone Media Copyright of Evernest 2024.

I was fortunate enough to sit down with Peter and get his first-hand account of his journey with RL Property Management. We discussed his month-long summer breaks, growing, and building a supportive community. It's easy to tell that Peter is passionate about his business and our industry. Listen for yourself and discover what has made Peter a sought-after industry voice! =================================== Connect with Matt and Spencer at Evernest: Evernest.co Visit the Podcast Website: Evernest.co/podcasts Email the Show: podcast@evernest.co Today's Guest: Peter Lohmann =================================== Production House: Flint Stone Media Copyright of Evernest 2024.