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Between 2 Hats: LFGThe Realest in Real Estate: Stacy Lusader of FirstKey HomesShe grew up on construction sites in the Chicago suburbs — now she’s leading one of the most powerful vendor ops teams in the Single-Family Rental (SFR) industry.In this episode of Between 2 Hats, we sit down with Stacy Lusader, Senior Manager of Vendor Experience at FirstKey Homes, for a raw, unfiltered conversation about leadership, hiring, and the human side of the SFR and real estate game.From a legacy family construction business to a national role in Single-Family Rental operations, Stacy brings decades of insight and fire to an industry that’s changing fast.2025-06-041h 09Between 2 Hats: LFGThe CEO Playbook: Real Estate & SFR with Richard RossHow do you go from signing every check to leading a real estate powerhouse?In this episode of Between 2 Hats, we sit down with Richard Ross, CEO of Quinn Residences, to unpack what it really takes to build and scale a company in the SFR (Single-Family Rental) space. From CPA to public company boardrooms to launching Quinn from the ground up, Richard’s 40-year journey is the blueprint for bold leadership, smart risk, and legacy-building in real estate.We get into:🔥 Why your job title doesn’t define your ceiling — and when it’s time to l...2025-05-2850 minBetween 2 Hats: LFGInside Competitive Eating with JWebby Can Eat Episode 9 — Inside Competitive Eating with JWebby 🔥From 51 sausages in 8 minutes to 354 donut holes in 10, James Webb is not just a competitive eater — he’s a global force. Currently ranked #4 in the world, with 7 world records and a Guinness title under his belt, James takes us deep into the raw, strategic, and downright insane world of professional eating.This isn’t about stuffing your face. It’s about discipline, timing, hydration science, throat compression, and turning your body into a food-destroying machine.We get into:⚡ The art of rhythm behind eating contests⚡ The real strategy...2025-05-141h 02Between 2 Hats: LFGJennifer Krenson: Operations, Parenthood & the Power of Listening🎧 Episode 8 — Jennifer Krenson: Operations, Parenthood & the Power of ListeningShe didn’t just grow with the industry — she helped define it.From leasing apartments with a paper application to running operations for 4,300+ homes, Jennifer Krenson has lived every side of this game.📈 Multi-family, SFR, and now BTR — she’s seen it all.💥 Faced the doubters.🚧 Built teams from scratch.🏠 And stayed grounded in the real why: creating homes, building community, and solving housing shortages.This isn’t theory — it’s lived experience from one of the SFR/BTR industry’s most respected opera...2025-05-071h 12Between 2 Hats: LFGThe Future of Property Data: Luke Tomaszewski and the Rise of ProxyPicsThis week on Between 2 Hats, we sit down with Luke Tomaszewski — founder of ProxyPics and a true game-changer in the world of real estate data collection.From grinding out 18-hour days in his car as an appraiser to launching one of the most innovative tech platforms in the industry, Luke’s story is proof that frustration can fuel billion-dollar ideas.Tired of wasting hours driving for simple exterior photos, he decided to fix the problem himself — and ProxyPics was born.Today, ProxyPics is reshaping how businesses collect property and site data across the U.S., Gu...2025-04-301h 06Between 2 Hats: LFGMortgage Queen: Beth O’Brien’s Billion-Dollar BlueprintBeth O’Brien didn’t just step into the mortgage industry — she redefined it.In this episode of Between 2 Hats LFG, we sit down with the powerhouse herself — Beth O’Brien, Founder & CEO of Encore Finance, and one of the most influential women in real estate finance. With over $20 billion in transactions under her belt and a legacy that spans Goldman Sachs, Citigroup, Auction.com, and CoreVest, Beth breaks down the mindset, grit, and moves that built her empire.We dive into her transition from Wall Street to real estate, how she became a pioneer in the SFR...2025-04-231h 02Between 2 Hats: LFGFrom Headlines to Housing: Trish Beeman’s Story.In this episode of Between 2 Hats LFG, we sit down with Trish Beeman, powerhouse behind The Beeman Group, to dive into her unexpected shift from journalism to real estate — and how a family decision turned into a legacy.📺 She covered some of the world’s most shocking moments — including 9/11 — from inside the control room. But Trish walked away from the spotlight to build something bigger: a career in the SFR industry.💼 Her husband introduced her to real estate. She said no — until she realized she could own it. Now, Trish is one of the most driven women in...2025-04-161h 20Between 2 Hats: LFGBreaking the Mold: Amanda Blackmon on Leadership, Style & Success.In this episode of Between 2 Hats LFG, we sit down with Amanda Blackmon — a true pioneer and powerhouse in the SFR industry.Let’s be real: Amanda Blackmon didn’t follow the rules — she rewrote them.She walked away from a decade in multi-family to take a shot at the SFR industry when no one even knew what it was. Her boss told her she was crazy. He said she’d fail.He was dead wrong.Today, Amanda is a certified powerhouse, a trailblazer, and one of the most respected women in the SFR world...2025-04-091h 09Between 2 Hats: LFGShut Up and ListenShut up and listen. Seriously.In this episode of Between 2 Hats, Patrick and Phillip break down a skill most people think they have—but don’t: listening. Too many people walk into a room and start talking without actually paying attention to what’s happening around them. Big mistake.The real pros? They know the power of reading the room.👀 Watch body language.👂 Listen—not just to words, but to what’s left unsaid.⚡ Feel the energy in the space.Then—and only then—do you speak. That’s how you earn respect, build...2025-04-021h 03Between 2 Hats: LFGRelationshipsIn this episode of Between 2 Hats, Patrick and Phillip take a deep dive into relationships—both in business and in life. From the relationships they’ve built in the Single-Family Rental (SFR) Industry and Build-to-Rent (BTR) Industry to their personal relationships with friends and spouses, they explore what it takes to create meaningful connections.They also discuss the foundation of strong relationships in business, the role of trust and communication in marriage and friendships, and why relationships are at the core of everything they do in the SFR-BTR world.2025-03-261h 03Between 2 Hats: LFGGetting Comfortable Being Uncomfortable2025-02-141h 03