Transforming Cities

On this episode, I’m speaking with John Pugh, Owner at Pugh Management. John is a seasoned real estate executive who has found success during a career spanning two-plus decades in the design, construction, and development arenas. He leads teams to thriving project outcomes, identifies new acquisition opportunities, and is responsible for creative deal structuring. Today, Pugh Management focuses on creating value for investors and partners through placemaking, risk management, and creative problem-solving. Two fun facts about John: he played professional basketball in Australia, and his artwork was exhibited at the Guggenheim Museum in New York and internationally. Related links for this episode: Pugh Management - https://pughmgmt.com/ The Lineup Newsletter - https://thelineupwithjohnpugh.substack.com/ John on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/johntpugh/ John on Twitter - https://twitter.com/johntpugh Miracle Morning (book) - https://amzn.to/3PLaJP9 Be sure to support this podcast by subscribing and reviewing! Get on the list at https://transformingcities.io for future announcements. Brought to you by Authentic: https://authenticff.com © 2023 Authentic Form & Function

On this episode, I’m speaking with Sydney Webber, Marketing Lead at Updater, where she focuses on B2B marketing to multifamily operators. Sydney has a decade of multifamily experience, with the majority being in marketing on both the operator and vendor sides. She is passionate about telling customer stories and building scalable, repeatable playbooks that empower scrappy teams to do less with more. In 2022, her podcast, Renter Obsessed, won the Platinum DotComm award and was the first official podcast of the Multifamily Social Media Summit. Sydney’s shared marketing strategies as a mainstage speaker at multiple AIM conferences and has been featured in Globe Street, Multifamily Insiders, and Multihousing News. Related links for this episode: Updater - https://updater.com/ Sydney on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/sydneywebber/ Life After Leasing Podcast - https://www.lifeafterleasing.com/ Revyse How-To Guide - https://revyse.com/articles/how-to-gather-b2b-software-reviews-in-multifamily-and-what-to-do-with-them Growth Hacker (Book) - https://amzn.to/3P1WT9v Founder Brand (Book) - https://amzn.to/44t03Zz Maybelline Ads - https://www.borninspace.com/maybelline-adds-giant-eyelash-to-buses-trains-drives-under-giant-mascara-brush/ Away Luggage TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZT8YVF4yY/ Be sure to support this podcast by subscribing and reviewing! Get on the list at https://transformingcities.io for future announcements. Brought to you by Authentic: https://authenticff.com © 2023 Authentic Form & Function

On this live episode of Transforming Cities, I was joined by John Drachman of Waterford Property Company. During our live event, we chatted about John's rise to being an "accidental influencer," which came about after originally cutting his teeth with a daily real estate blog. We also had the opportunity to discuss his knack for seeking truth in the market, what makes for good networking in 2023, and how he curates his own news feed to gain the most insight. Be sure to let me know how you like this format, and get on the list at https://transformingcities.io for future guest announcements! Be sure to support this podcast by subscribing and reviewing! Get on the list at https://transformingcities.io for future announcements. Brought to you by Authentic: https://authenticff.com © 2023 Authentic Form & Function

On this episode, I’m speaking with Tony Sousa, VP of Marketing Relations at RPM Living. Tony has led experienced teams across the country, working on a range of asset types from value-add to luxury Class-A assets. With a background as a TV journalist prior to his experience in multifamily, Tony is passionate about people, operations, technology, culture, and family. He's become a respected industry thought leader, providing nuanced and experienced perspectives on today’s most relevant topics. Tony is currently on the Board of Directors for the San Antonio Apartment Association (SAAA) and a committee member on the TAA Education Foundation. Related links for this episode: RPM Living - https://rpmliving.com/ Tony on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/tonysousa/ The Most Interesting Man in Property Management - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D8VDdabUMGM&t=8s I Love It Here (book) - https://amzn.to/3OqboDt TouchPoints (book) - https://amzn.to/44YosY1 Be sure to support this podcast by subscribing and reviewing! Get on the list at https://transformingcities.io for future announcements. Brought to you by Authentic: https://authenticff.com © 2023 Authentic Form & Function

On this episode, I’m speaking with Bobbi Steward, Founder, and CEO at Revyse.  One part tech-nerd, one part storyteller, Bobbi has led both technical and marketing teams as the Head of Marketing at BH, and VP of Digital Strategy + Director of Product at G5.  Her previous experience heading up B2C and B2B performance marketing at Realtor.com®, coupled with over a dozen professional certifications from organizations like OMCP® and Pragmatic Institute give her the unique perspective needed to move the needle in the industry today. Bobbi says that her favorite thing about her work is that it’s the perfect mashup of science and heart. Related links for this episode: Revyse - https://revyse.com/  Bobbi on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/bobbisteward/  Sea of Tranquility (book) - https://amzn.to/3r2Vnvt  Be sure to support this podcast by subscribing and reviewing it!  Get on the list at https://transformingcities.io for future announcements. Brought to you by Authentic: https://authenticff.com © 2023 Authentic Form & Function

On this episode, I'm speaking with Charles Thompson, Account Executive at Experian. Charles has been selling in some form for the last seven years and has found himself in the multifamily space for the last year. He sees sales as serving and loves that it can enable him to create and build meaningful and educational relationships. His difficult early life experiences now inform his personal brand, enabling him to communicate his story with others so they see him first as a person with a family, interests, and passions and as a salesperson second. Charles is a father of four and resides with his wife and family in San Diego, CA. Related links for this episode: Experian - https://www.experian.com/ Charles on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/charlesthompson-/ 4 Budget Accountability Apps - https://www.experian.com/blogs/ask-experian/accountability-apps-to-keep-you-on-budget/ David and Goliath (book) - https://amzn.to/43b83xn Be sure to support this podcast by subscribing and reviewing! Get on the list at https://transformingcities.io for future announcements. Brought to you by Authentic: https://authenticff.com © 2023 Authentic Form & Function

On this episode, I’m speaking with Barbara Savona, CEO of Sprout Marketing Sprout is a multifamily platform that simplifies personalized marketing touchpoints and focuses on small, consistent changes that deliver significant results. Barbara is a seasoned entrepreneur with a passion for property management, marketing, and wellness. You can also catch her hosting her weekly podcast Marketing Home, Marketing You. Related links for this episode Sprout Marketing - https://www.watchyourbusinesssprout.com/ Barbara on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/barbarasavona/ Barbara on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/sproutmarketing/ Barbara’s Favs - https://barbarasavona.com $100M Offers (book) - https://amzn.to/3JrRruz Four Thousand Weeks (book) - https://amzn.to/3piZYJi Be sure to support this podcast by subscribing and reviewing! Get on the list at https://transformingcities.io for future announcements. Brought to you by Authentic: https://authenticff.com © 2023 Authentic Form & Function

On this episode I’m speaking with Thomas Hertzog, Principal of Good Neighbor Homes. Thomas leads the company through each of its multifamily developments, oversees property management, and interfaces directly with each of their advisory clients. He's served in multiple development and real estate consulting roles, while also overseeing over $250M in real estate asset optimization. He believes leading with honesty, integrity, and earnestness are the key to helping change the way people think about real estate development and property management. Related links for this episode: Good Neighbor Homes - https://goodneighbor-homes.com Thomas on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/thomas-hertzog Culdesac - https://culdesac.com The Architecture of Happiness (book) - https://amzn.to/45NZDyy Be sure to support this podcast by subscribing and reviewing! Get on the list at https://transformingcities.io for future announcements. Brought to you by Authentic: https://authenticff.com © 2023 Authentic Form & Function

On this episode, I'm speaking with Jim Heid, Founder of Craft DnA, the Small Scale Development Forum, the Building Small community, and author of the 2021 book by the same name - Building Small: A Toolkit for Real Estate Entrepreneurs, Civic Leaders, and Great Communities. Beyond educating and training, Jim developed a twelve-unit infill Cottage Court, and also developed - and now runs - an awarded coworking space in a refurbished bank in his hometown called CraftWork. Trained as a landscape architect, Jim received a Masters in Real Estate Development from MIT as way to more effectively integrate economics, development, and design thinking. Related links for this episode: Jim Heid - https://www.jheid.com/ Jim in LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/jimheid/ CraftWork - https://www.craftworkhbg.com/ SSDF/Building Small Community - https://buildingsmall.mn.co/ Building Small (book) - https://amzn.to/42pHi8b Be sure to support this podcast by subscribing and reviewing! Get on the list at https://transformingcities.io for future announcements. Brought to you by Authentic: https://authenticff.com © 2023 Authentic Form & Function

On this episode, I'm speaking with Mike Brewer, COO at RADCO. Mike has received numerous industry honors, including seven "Property Management Company of the Year" awards under his leadership, and he's a frequent contributor to industry-related publications. At RADCO, his investment in technological advances and education improves the team member experience and elevates customer engagement. His vlog, The Multifamily Collective, reaches industry professionals across the globe who tune in daily for Mike's reflections on everything from consumer trends to employee relations, professional growth, and beyond. Related links for this episode: The RADCO Companies - https://radco.us/ Mike on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikebrewer/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/mbrewer Multifamily Collective - https://multifamilycollective.com/ MFC on Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/@multifamilycollective The Villages - https://www.thevillages.com/ When Breath Becomes Air (book) - https://amzn.to/3WLs1gE Be sure to support this podcast by subscribing and reviewing! Get on the list at https://transformingcities.io for future announcements. Brought to you by Authentic: https://authenticff.com © 2023 Authentic Form & Function