The Bridge Between Your Business and Success

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One question we get asked a lot is how we suggest property management companies structure their organizations. We hear so much about “right person, right seat” but do we have the right seats, to begin with? In this episode, we will have a conversation with property management thought leader, Brad Larsen, about the different organizational structures we have used in our property management organizations. We will explore what problems we faced with each one, what structure we settled on, and why and what things to consider as you analyze your organization. You don’t want to miss this thought-provoking episode! 

Many people ask us about our annual strategic planning process. We just had our big yearly meeting and I thought I would share some of my takeaways, and our agenda in case it is helpful to others.

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If you're a parent and an entrepreneur, you know that managing your time and separating "family time" can be overwhelming. Fortunately it is not impossible, and on this episode of Bootstrappers, the Aspens will give out their secret sauce to grow a successful business and prepare two independent kids for success.

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In this episode, we discuss the importance of estate planning and why it is crucial for your loved ones. Why you should not die without a will and the right way to do it even if you find it uncomfortable. Make sure you don't lead to more stress for those you left behind, set up a real plan with our special guest James D. Saintvil.

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The decision on whether to bring maintenance in-house is a big one for any property management company. In this episode, we explore the ins and outs of bringing maintenance in-house. How do you keep people safe? What KPIs should you measure for maintenance? What workflows are best? How do you manage maintenance professionals? Should you buy fleet vehicles? Does it make money? Get the answers to these questions and more on this episode.

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We have all heard of professional coaching but what exactly is it and how could it exactly help a busy business executive? In this episode we explore the value coaching can bring entrepreneurs who want to elevate their leadership game. We discuss what happens in coaching, how you find a qualified coach and how coaching could impact your business and your life. It is all on this episode of Bootstrappers!

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NARPM accounting standards have transformed the property management industry. How does your business stack up against the best? Find out more on this episode of Bootstrappers!

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Mental illness and substance abuse cost employers an estimated $225.8 billion each year. Businesses often prioritize physical healthcare over mental healthcare which is a shame because absenteeism or non-productivity due to mental health issues cost businesses dearly. In this episode, we will talk about the hidden cost of mental health and how it impacts our businesses. We will talk about programs that work and how employers can take care of their employees better so they can be more engaged with their work. We will discuss mental health with Nicole Winkler who works with workers regularly on improving their lives so they can focus on the job.

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Implementing the methodology outlined in the book Traction by Gino Wickman took our property management company to the next level, and was the single biggest game-changer we made in the last 4 years to move our business forward. Jeremy and I discuss how we made the change to become a Traction company, how we operate our meetings, what software we use to hold ourselves accountable, and the results implementing it has had on our leadership style, confidence, and business outcomes. We also bring in the business coach extraordinaire, John Lund, to tell us what an EOS Implementer® can do for your organization and how hiring one can improve your strategic planning. Don’t miss this incredible episode of Bootstrappers!

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Peter Fink built a > 100 million dollar revenue business from scratch. He did it without sacrificing his high standards, and all the while building a tremendously loyal employee base, He believes in complete transparency which means his team can know everything about the books if they want to. In this podcast we hear Peter’s story, his belief that people can make their passion their business, how he still interviews all new hires and so much more!