Evernest Property Management Show
If you're a property manager looking to scale your business beyond 300, 500, or even 1,000 doors, you've come to the right place. You might be asking - Is it worth it? How do I do it? Where do I find the money? What about the people? Trust us, we've made every mistake you can think of...then we made some up. Listen in as we describe what worked and what didn't on our journey from 300 to 3,000 houses.
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The 3 Meetings Every Property Management Company Needs
<p >In this episode, Matthew Whitaker and Gray Hall discuss the three meetings every property management company needs to improve communication, create accountability, and keep teams aligned as they grow.</p> <p >You'll learn:</p> Why daily huddles are the foundation of a high-performing team How Level 10 meetings help solve problems and keep priorities on track The role one-on-ones play in developing people and maintaining alignment <p >Join the Crane waitlist to learn more from a community-driven network of property management professionals: joincrane.co</p> <p>===================================</p> <p>Connect with Matt and Gray at Evernest: Evernest.co</p> <p >Link...
The 3 Biggest Misconceptions About Managing People
<p >In this episode of the Evernest Property Management Show, Matthew Whitaker breaks down the 3 biggest misconceptions about managing people that hold leaders back as they grow their teams and businesses. </p> <p >You'll learn:</p> Why being a micromanager isn't always a bad thing (and why the former head of Disney agrees) How to handle the reality of getting pulled back into the business after delegation The ways that delayed feedback damages your organization <p >Join the Crane waitlist to learn more from a community-driven network of property management professionals: joincrane.co</p> <p>===================================</p> <p>Connect with Matt an...
The Future of Property Management: Scale Up or Stay Boutique
<p >In this episode, Matthew Whitaker and Gray Hall discuss where property management is headed, how AI is reshaping the industry, and why companies may need to choose between building scale or staying boutique rather than getting caught in the middle. </p> <p >They also explain how joining a community-driven network like Crane can take your property management business to new heights.</p> <p >Join the waitlist today: www.joincrane.co</p> <p >You'll learn:</p> Why big PM players may be compressing their pricing (and how it'll get them ahead) How a 30-day PM could rival a 30-year PM's sk...
Building Evernest: The 3 Principles Behind Award-Winning Property Management
<p >This reflective episode pulls back the curtain on what it's really taken to build Evernest from startup grind to award-winning national operator - spouses' sacrifice, near-missed payrolls, and all. It's an honest "anti-highlight reel" for property management leaders who feel like everyone else is winning while they're still slogging through the mud.</p> <p >You'll learn:</p> What it actually feels like behind the scenes when you're raising capital while wondering if you'll make payroll on Friday (and why that's often a sign of growth, not failure). A practical framework for "running your own race" so you stop comparing...
How AI Is Changing Property Management: Strategy, Risks & What's Next (Part 2)
<p >AI is moving faster than any tech we've seen; if you aren't building a strategy, you're already behind. That's why Matthew Whitaker and Gray Hall invited experts Ray Hespen (CEO of Property Meld), Lindsay Liu (CEO of Super), and Nitan Gupta (CEO of Mason) to share high-level shifts and hidden risks of AI, helping you decide which tools are worth the investment and which are just noise.</p> <p >You'll learn:</p> The "30% Rule" for scaling and how to automate nearly a third of your daily tasks, like invoice processing and maintenance scheduling, to free up your team for...
The AI Tools Property Managers Are Using in 2026 (Part 1)
<p >There are hundreds of AI tools out there - but what are actual, successful property managers using in 2026? Matthew and Gray invited top property managers to discuss their AI strategies, how to turn pain points into automated processes, and so much more.</p> <p >You'll learn:</p> How Evernest is using Haven AI to solve real-world problems, including fixing a lock box for a resident The secret to creating user-generated content through custom AI bots 24/7 Super-powered hacks for Claude and other popular AI tools that you need to start using today <p>===================================</p> <p>Connect with Matt and Gray at E...
The 550-Door PM Business that Sold for Millions | Mitch Deminski
<p >Building a property management company that lasts takes more than hustle; it takes strategy, systems, and a willingness to evolve. In this episode, longtime investor and entrepreneur Mitch Deminski joins Matthew Whitaker and Gray Hall to share how he built a 550+ door property management business, navigated the 2008 housing crash, and ultimately sold his company after decades of steady growth. </p> <p >Mitch's journey is anything but typical. From selling inmate pay phone systems in the telecom industry to becoming a major player in the Columbus real estate market, he explains how a slow-and-steady approach to investing, strong relationships with i...
The WHO Hiring Process: Find A-Players, Avoid Bad Hires
<p >In this episode, Matthew Whitaker and Gray Hall discuss the WHO Hiring Process and how it helps companies consistently find A-players while avoiding costly hiring mistakes. They break down the step-by-step framework from scorecards and screening interviews to reference checks, replacing gut decisions with a proven system.</p> <p >You'll learn:</p> How to structure your hiring process to source the best candidate The questions you need to be able to answer about each role to maximize success Why you should ask how the candidate's last 5 bosses would rate them - and how to get the truth <p>===================================</p> <...
EOS & Traction: Making Order Out of the Chaos in Your PM Business
<p >In this episode of The Evernest Property Management Show, Matthew and Gray reveal the massive secret behind Evernest's success: following Traction by Gino Wickman. They explain how focusing on this program empowers businesses of all industries to streamline decision-making, reduce operational friction, and achieve incredible results.</p> <p >You'll learn:</p> Why everything starts with a solid vision (and why it shouldn't be something that just lives on your office wall) How to break your goals into achievable chunks, from quarterly milestones to three-year objectives Why following a tried-and-tested operating system like Traction empowers you to grow better in th...
How to Sell (or Buy) a Property Management Company: Our 9-Step Process
<p >Matthew and Gray divulge Evernest's complete process for buying (and selling) a property management company. </p> <p >Whether you're a property manager thinking about your exit or an operator looking to scale faster through acquisitions, this episode walks through the real-world playbook: from finding deals and valuing a PM business, to due diligence, LOIs, financing, closing, and post-close integration.</p> <p >You'll learn:</p> The 9 steps to sell your property management business the right way Marketing tricks that keep you top of mind when someone's selling their PM business When to pull in an NDA - and why How to...
