Multifamily Matters

05/18/2026 Multifamily Matters, Ep. #425 "The Invisible Heroes of Multifamily"

A conversation with longtime multifamily industry veteran, Stephen Daalling, a Maintenance Manager with Venterra Realty, and the author of a great new book, which will be available soon, called FIX IT! The Memoirs of a Maintenance Man... discussing the invisible heroes of multifamily maintenance, sharing real stories from the field, the emotional and mental challenges technicians face, leadership and mentorship lessons, and the inspiration behind his new book, FIX IT! The Memoirs of a Maintenance Man shining a light on the people who quietly keep apartment communities running every day.

05/11/2026 Multifamily Matters, Ep. #424 "Multifamily Leadership Teams That Win"

A conversation with a long-time multifamily industry veteran, the fabulous Amy Jones, the Executive Vice President of Management with The Garrett Companies... discussing how intentional hiring, leadership alignment, accountability, mentorship, and continuous training create high-performing multifamily teams that consistently win through culture, collaboration, and leadership development.

05/04/2026 Multifamily Matters, Ep. #423 "What Multifamily Leaders Get Wrong"

A conversation with a long-time multifamily industry veteran, a sought-after speaker, trainer and a multifamily industry consultant, the fabulous Maria Pietroforte, the owner of Maria Pietroforte Consulting... discussing how leaders often mistake activity for performance, misdirect team energy, avoid clarity and accountability, and how these gaps impact culture, consistency, and ultimately results and revenue.

04/27/2026 Multifamily Matters, Ep. #422 "Learning and Development: Necessity or Optional?"

A conversation with long-time multifamily industry veteran, and a nationally recognized speaker, the fabulous Cindy Clare, Chief Operating Officer of Bell Partners... discussing why cutting L&D in a tightening market can be a costly mistake, how it extends beyond training into leadership, culture, and career pathing, and how strategic investment drives measurable performance, associate engagement, and retention across multifamily operations.

04/20/2026 Multifamily Matters, Ep. #421 "The Flames are Out - Now What?"

A conversation with longtime multifamily industry veterans, Terri Clifton, President of Better World Properties, and Michael Knight, the Executive Vice President of Better World Properties... discussing how the fallout from early 2020s value-add deals is reshaping multifamily, including who absorbs losses across the capital stack, why expectations must reset for owners and lenders, the renewed focus on operational discipline and rent fundamentals, and how competing on service, culture, and back-to-basics execution is critical in a more price-sensitive renter environment.