Commercial property managers are expected to manage facilities, tenants, budgets, priorities, and emergencies—often at the same time. Bre Holden believes the strongest service partners help carry that responsibility rather than adding to it. In this episode of The 7-Minute Harvest, I sit down with Bre, Commercial Property Manager with Eastgroup in Greenville, South Carolina. Bre shares how temporarily managing properties in the Atlanta market while her team was short-staffed stretched her abi...
Jul 30
7 min
Property management requires confidence, quick judgment, and the ability to make difficult decisions under pressure. For Jovan Wright, growth has meant learning to trust her instincts while remaining compassionate toward the people affected by those decisions. In this episode of The 7-Minute Harvest, I sit down with Jovan, Assistant Property Manager at Legacy Concord and a recipient of the Apartment Association of North Carolina’s 2026 20 on the Rise recognition. Jovan shares how a leap of fa...
Jul 23
7 min
What if the greatest lesson in sales has nothing to do with selling? What if it begins with serving? In this episode of The 7-Minute Harvest, I sit down with Brandon Babyak, Regional Sales Executive with Valet Living and one of the 2026 Apartment Association of North Carolina 20 on the Rise honorees. After nearly three decades in luxury retail, Brandon made a remarkable career transition into the multifamily industry in her fifties. Along the way, she discovered a leadership philosophy that t...
Jul 21
8 min
What happens when a flooded commercial building threatens to shut down business overnight? For Erin Stickle, Property Manager at Trinity Partners in Columbia, South Carolina, the answer wasn't panic. Her response was preparation. In this episode of The 7-Minute Harvest, Erin shares the story of an unexpected building flood early in her career that forever changed how she approaches property management. That experience taught her that successful property managers don't simply react to emergenc...
Jul 16
7 min
The best salespeople don't think of themselves as salespeople. They think of themselves as partners. In this episode of The 7-Minute Harvest, I sit down with Austin Love, supplier partner for Pro Sports Fitness Equipment and New Creation Charlotte, and one of the 2026 Apartment Association of North Carolina 20 on the Rise honorees. Austin shares the lessons he learned from entering the multifamily industry at a young age, including one realization that transformed his career: You don't have t...
Jul 14
8 min
Great leaders are rarely self-made. They are shaped by the people who invest in them. In this episode of The 7-Minute Harvest, I sit down with Ally Sack, Property Manager at Novel River District, one of Charlotte's most distinctive multifamily communities. Ally was recently recognized as one of the 2026 Apartment Association of North Carolina 20 on the Rise honorees, a recognition celebrating emerging leaders who are making a significant impact on North Carolina's apartment industry. As Ally ...
Jul 9
8 min
What if one of the most important leadership qualities in commercial property management isn't operational excellence. It's kindness. In this episode of The 7-Minute Harvest, I sit down with Tiffany Quinnette, Association Director at Cusick Community Management, one of the Carolinas' leading HOA management companies. As our conversation unfolds, Tiffany shares a refreshingly simple perspective on leadership. While community managers navigate budgets, board meetings, vendors, resident concerns...
Jul 1
4 min
What if the greatest competitive advantage in property management isn't technology, amenities, or pricing? What if it's simply listening? In this episode of The 7-Minute Harvest, I sit down with Sarah Patrick, Community Manager at Highline Knoxville, a Greystar Build-to-Rent (BTR) community, to discuss what truly creates exceptional communities and lasting vendor partnerships. Throughout our conversation, Sarah returns to one theme again and again: communication. Whether she's caring for resi...
Jun 25
7 min
What separates an average vendor from a true service partner? In this episode of The 7-Minute Harvest, I sit down with Tiffany Ramey, Property Manager of City West Apartments, a Dominion property in Knoxville, Tennessee, to hear the answer directly from someone who lives it every day. Tiffany's journey from Leasing Agent to Property Manager has given her a unique perspective on what it takes to successfully operate a multifamily community. Throughout our conversation, one theme surfaced repea...
Jun 18
7 min
In this episode of The 7-Minute Harvest, we sit down with Will Randolph, Account Manager for Yardnique's Knoxville, Tennessee market. Will may not be the loudest person in the room, but after spending a few minutes with him, you'll quickly discover something property managers value tremendously: a genuine desire to serve others well. A lover of East Tennessee's mountains, native plants, wildlife, and outdoor spaces, Will brings a deep appreciation for the region he calls home. From fly fishin...
Jun 16
6 min
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