Shows
Unfiltered by PropertyManagement.com#10: Spencer Sutton - VP of Marketing @ Evernest - Turning Referrals and Content Into Property Management GrowthSpencer Sutton joins co-hosts Dylan Scroggins and Matt Speer to discuss the long game of content marketing and the personal evolution required to stay in the Property Management industry. Spencer breaks down the mindset and systems behind effective marketing, referrals, and relationship building, offering practical guidance for operators navigating today's challenging lead environment. Throughout the episode, Spencer shares candid insights on grit, leadership, and the discipline needed to grow both a company and a career in property management. They discuss: • How Spencer entered property management and joined the early Golden Key team • Why long term cont...
2025-11-1946 min
Unfiltered by PropertyManagement.com#9: Evan Howard - Principal National Account Exec @ Second Nature - Turn Property Management Pain Points into Resident WinsIn this episode of Unfiltered, host Dylan Scroggins sits down with Evan Howard, Principal National Account Executive at Second Nature, to discuss the evolving landscape of property management. Evan shares his journey from selling Cutco knives to helping drive growth at Second Nature, where he focuses on strategic partnerships and improving the resident experience. He reflects on the company's "triple win" philosophy—creating value for residents, operators, and investors—and offers perspective on how culture, empathy, and alignment of incentives are shaping the next generation of property management. They discuss: Building systems that balance empathy and effi...
2025-11-1222 min
Unfiltered by PropertyManagement.com#8: Adam Willis - President @ Nestwell Property Management - The Systems and Mindset Behind Explosive PM GrowthIn this episode of Unfiltered, Dylan Scroggins and Matt Speer sit down with Adam Willis of Nestwell to unpack his unique path from sandwich delivery driver and professional Yu-Gi-Oh! duelist to leading one of Utah's top property management companies. Adam shares how growing up in a family business shaped his entrepreneurial instincts, what pushed him to scale from 85 to over 1,100 doors, and the mindset shift that turned his company from a "lifestyle business" into a high-performing, data-driven organization. He opens up about leadership, culture, and the systems, like EOS and ProfitCoach, that helped his team evolve and thrive.
2025-11-0549 min
Unfiltered by PropertyManagement.com#7: Mark Ainley - Partner @ GC Realty and Development - Reputation, Reviews, and Growth in Property ManagementIn this episode of Unfiltered, Dylan Scroggins and Matt Speer sit down with Chicago-based entrepreneur and property management leader Mark Ainley for a wide-ranging conversation on growth, marketing, and the evolving real estate landscape. Mark shares how his early experiences in investing and property management shaped the foundation of GC Realty, discusses how he's built a business that thrives in both residential and commercial markets, and explains why reputation and responsiveness remain his company's most powerful differentiators. He also offers a candid look at how technology, regulation, and industry maturity are reshaping the property management space. We...
2025-10-2936 min
Unfiltered by PropertyManagement.com#6: Ben Smith - Founder @ BrightReach Sales - Mastering Sales Growth in Property Management:In this episode of Unfiltered, host Dylan Scroggins sits down with Ben Smith, founder of BrightReach Sales, to explore how property management companies can transform their approach to growth. Drawing from his years in sales and experience with major industry vendors, Ben shares insights into what separates operationally strong businesses from those that are truly built to scale. The conversation covers everything from building intentional sales processes and defining ideal clients to managing business development teams and the growing role of outbound strategy in today's market. They discuss: Why sales should be treated as a competitive...
2025-10-2232 min
Unfiltered by PropertyManagement.com#5: Josh Winch - President of Focus - How Resident Experience Drives Property Management SuccessIn this episode of Unfiltered, co-hosts Matt Speer and Dylan Scroggins sit down with Josh Winch, President of Focus Property Management, to discuss how his company is redefining what it means to manage real estate. Josh shares his journey from a decade in retail to building one of the fastest-growing property management companies in the Midwest. He breaks down how Focus prioritizes people, processes, and culture to create elite results—and why he believes property management should really be called "resident management." They discuss: • Building a culture of ownership and accountability within teams • How specialist roles...
2025-10-1543 min
Unfiltered by PropertyManagement.com#4: Pete Neubig - Founder & CEO - VPM Solutions - Remote Teams, Automation, and Growth in Property ManagementIn this episode of Unfiltered, co-hosts Dylan Scroggins and Matt Speer sit down with Pete Neubig, CEO and co-founder of VPM Solutions, to talk about his journey from investor to property management entrepreneur and now tech founder. Pete shares how the lessons he learned building and exiting a successful management company shaped his perspective on leadership, systems, and scaling. He also dives into how technology, remote work, and AI are reshaping the property management industry, offering practical advice for business owners navigating these changes. They discuss: How Pete transitioned from real estate investing to founding Empire...
2025-10-0846 min
Unfiltered by PropertyManagement.com#3: Jason Marcordes - Founder @ Landmark PM - Culture Operations, and Growth in Property ManagementIn this episode of Unfiltered, Dylan Scroggins and Matt Speer sit down with Jason Marcordes to discuss the challenges and opportunities within the property management industry. Jason shares his journey from early days in the business to building Landmark Property Management, including pivotal moments of growth, tough lessons learned, and the importance of focusing on the right clients. The conversation explores how AI, asset management, and culture are shaping the industry's future, while also highlighting the operational discipline and leadership required to sustain long-term success. They discuss: The leap from managing small portfolios to scaling a...
2025-10-0135 min
Unfiltered by PropertyManagement.comWelcome to Unfiltered by PropertyManagement.comUnfiltered opens with co-hosts Matt Speer and Dylan Scroggins laying out their vision for the show: authentic, unpolished conversations about the realities of property management. In this welcome episode, they explain how the podcast was born out of Matt's acquisition of PropertyManagement.com and their shared goal of creating a credibility-first platform for the industry. The discussion highlights their different perspectives—Matt as a property management operator and Dylan as a recruiter with one foot in and one foot out of the space—while setting the tone for future conversations with owners, vendors, and industry partners. They disc...
2025-09-2416 min
Unfiltered by PropertyManagement.com#2: Brad Johnson - CEO @ ProfitCoach - How to Build a Million-Dollar Property Management BusinessIn this episode of Unfiltered, co-hosts Dylan Scroggins and Matt Speer sit down with Brad Johnson, CEO of ProfitCoach, for a deep dive into the realities of property management finances and entrepreneurship. Brad shares his unconventional path into the industry, from seminary and church planting to running one of the largest PM companies in his market before stepping into his current role. The conversation explores profitability strategies, the impact of regulation, the role of acquisitions, and how AI is reshaping the business landscape. With candid stories, practical insights, and bold takes, Brad offers a clear-eyed view of...
2025-09-1751 min
Unfiltered by PropertyManagement.com#1: Lacy Hendricks - COO at ClearLead Digital - The Manager of EverythingThe debut episode of Unfiltered brings together co-hosts Dylan Scroggins and Matt Speer with guest Lacy Hendricks for a candid and wide-ranging conversation about the realities of running a property management business today. Lacy shares her journey from working at Facebook to stepping into a family business, the challenges of modernizing operations, and the role of automation and AI in driving the industry forward. She also opens up about launching a new venture focused on SEO and digital tools for property managers, offering practical insights on growth, leadership, and staying ahead in a rapidly evolving field. We...
2025-09-0540 min
Evernest Property Management ShowWant to Grow? This is the WayIn this episode of The Evernest Property Management Show, Spencer and Matthew sit down with longtime friend and recruiter, Dylan Scroggins — Founder of Kalmar Group and property management's unofficial headhunter. They cover: Why your "founder story" doesn't matter to an A-player (and what does) The #1 role property managers get wrong when hiring When it's time to stop hiring from your network and start hiring like a pro The Grinder: a brutal but brilliant interview technique that exposes true talent Why most PMs think they need a "director" before they actually do What great storytelling has to do wi...
2025-06-2356 min