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Student Housing InsightBill Bayless - Profiles in Student Housing - SHI 1004🎙️ Episode Title: Profiles in Student Housing: Bill Bayless of Maslow’s Campus Communities
📋 Episode Summary:
In this special episode of the Student Housing Insight Podcast, host Wesley Deese sits down with industry legend Bill Bayless, co-founder and former CEO of American Campus Communities and current CEO and founder of Maslow’s Campus Communities. From his humble beginnings in West Virginia to founding one of the largest student housing companies in the world, Bill shares the pivotal moments, challenges, and philosophies that have defined his career and shaped the industry. This candid, in-depth interview also covers his new vision for Maslow’s Cam...2025-04-231h 41
Student Housing InsightAffordable Housing for Students: The Mission of College Housing Northwest - SHI1003In this episode, co-host Greta Dare sits down with Alex Wallace, Development Manager at College Housing Northwest (CHNW), to explore how the nonprofit has been delivering affordable housing to Portland-area students since 1969. They discuss CHNW’s origins, current initiatives, and how the organization is partnering with schools and government programs to address rising student housing insecurity and homelessness. With innovative redevelopment strategies and a mission-driven approach, CHNW presents a compelling model for expanding access to affordable student housing across the U.S.
🕒 Time Stamps:
00:00:00 – Sponsor Message from Campus Technologies
00:01:00 – Introduction by Wesley Deese
00:03:00 – Why afforda...2025-04-1837 min
Student Housing InsightBehind The Biz - South Park InteriorsIn this milestone episode of Student Housing Insight, host Wesley Deese sits down with founders and co-owners of SouthPark Interiors, Martha Thomley and Lisa Brooks, to commemorate 20 years of excellence in interior design for the student housing industry. From their humble beginnings to establishing one of the most trusted design firms in the market, this episode is a heartfelt and insightful conversation about entrepreneurship, innovation, and the impact of design on student living communities.
Listeners will gain a behind-the-scenes look at how SouthPark Interiors built a reputation for creative, budget-conscious, and impactful design that enhances both branding...2025-04-0938 min
Student Housing Insight2025 Interface Conference Preview - SHI1002In this episode, host Wesley Dease previews the upcoming Interface Student Housing Conference, the largest global event for the student housing industry. Wesley is joined by Rich Kelly from Student Housing Business to discuss the conference’s history, its growth, and what attendees can expect this year in Austin, Texas, from April 9-11. They explore key sessions, networking opportunities, and emerging industry trends. If you work in student housing, this episode provides a must-hear preview of the industry's biggest event.
Timestamps & Topics
00:00:00 – Introduction to the Episode and the Importance of Student Housing.
00:01:00 – Sponsor Spotli...2025-03-1722 min
Student Housing InsightMaking Social Media Relevant - SHI1001In this episode, Wesley Deese and co-host Alexis Krissay dive into the world of social media marketing for student housing. They discuss the importance of creating engaging, two-way conversations online rather than just posting content for the sake of it. The episode covers strategies for making social media content relevant to students, the role of leasing agents as social media ambassadors, and best practices for leveraging automation tools to maintain instant communication with prospects and residents.
Alexis shares her insights from working with student housing properties across the country, highlighting common mistakes properties make with their digital...2025-03-1031 min
Student Housing InsightBehind The Biz - Campus Technologies, Inc.In this episode of the Student Housing Insight podcast, host Wesley Deese sits down with Andrew Marshall and Rob Collins of Campus Technologies, Inc. to discuss the critical role of internet infrastructure in student housing. As expectations for fast, reliable Wi-Fi continue to rise, student housing operators must navigate the challenges of upgrading aging networks, optimizing connectivity, and future-proofing their properties. Andrew and Rob share insights from their decades of experience, tracing the evolution of student housing internet services—from the early struggles with traditional telcos to today’s sophisticated enterprise-grade Wi-Fi solutions.
They discuss:
The hist...2025-02-2740 min
Student Housing InsightRecalibrating Your Leasing Team - SHI222In this insightful episode of the Student Housing Insight Podcast, host Wesley Deese and guest Alexis Krisay, founder of Serendipit Consulting, tackle a critical topic: how leasing teams can better engage with prospects. Drawing from experiences that student residents described at the recent LeaseCon+TurnCon event, Wesley and Alexis discuss why strong interpersonal connections are crucial to creating memorable leasing experiences and how the industry can overcome challenges in training staff for relationship-driven sales. Hear real feedback from a student panel about their leasing experiences—some surprising, others disappointing—and gain actionable tips for transforming leasing agents into dynamic, cust...2025-01-2344 min
Student Housing InsightWinter is Coming: Preparing Student Housing for Cold Weather Challenges - SHI221In this episode of the Student Housing Insight Podcast, host Wesley dives into a critical topic for student housing professionals as the winter months approach: preparing properties for freezing temperatures and mitigating the risks associated with winter weather.
Joined by experts Lance Lemoine from Lemoine Disaster Services and Jonathan Epstein from Salamander Reservoir, this episode offers a comprehensive guide to both proactive and reactive strategies for winter preparedness. Key topics include: Preventative Maintenance: Best practices for winterizing properties, inspecting fire sprinkler systems, and maintaining HVAC systems to prevent costly disasters. Innovative Solutions: Jonathan introduces the Salamander Reservoir...2024-12-1349 min
Student Housing InsightCalifornia’s Housing Dilemma: Creative Solutions for Student Living - SHI220In this episode, we dive into the student housing crisis in California, exploring the challenges faced by developers and students alike. Wesley speaks with Riaz Taplin, founder of Riaz Capital, about his innovative solutions to address affordability while leveraging art and thoughtful design. From regulatory hurdles to creative development strategies, this episode offers insights for anyone interested in student housing or California's real estate landscape.
💡 What You'll Learn:
The current state of California’s student housing crisis.
How regulatory frameworks like the California Density Bonus and SB 330 aid in development.
Insights into Riaz Capit...2024-12-0942 min
Student Housing InsightElection Results & Potential Impact on the Student Housing Industry - SHI919In this episode, we’re diving into a crucial and timely conversation about the current political landscape and what it means for the student housing industry. With a new administration on the horizon and the balance of power in Congress shifting, the regulatory and legislative landscape is poised for change.
Joining us is Dave Borzos from NMHC, who provides a deep dive into the potential impacts on student housing—from capital markets and agency appointments to deregulation, immigration, and federal policies. We’ll also explore critical issues like the future of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, the fate o...2024-11-2232 min
Student Housing InsightKick-Off to the '25 Pre-Leasing Season - SHI918In this episode, host Wesley Deese welcomes special co-host Alex Rippy, VP of Leasing and Systems at GMH Communities, to discuss to discuss how the kick-off of the '25 Pre-leasing season is going for the U.S. student housing industry. They also review October's ShopTalk panel on pre-leasing and what the early data is showing. Topics include market insights on leasing velocity, and rent growth expectations. Rippy shares strategies for optimizing rate achievement in diverse markets, and the impact of fluctuating student enrollment, particularly for commuter-heavy regions. They also discuss the recent FAFSA complications and recent reports around a l...2024-10-281h 16
Student Housing InsightBehind the Biz: How Zego is Innovating Utility Management in Student Housing - SHI917In this special "Behind the Biz" episode of the Student Housing Insight podcast, host Wesley Deese chats with Danny Soule from Zego to explore how the company is bringing innovation to utility management in student housing. From their origins in payment processing to their recent work with American Campus Communities (ACC), Zego has developed a robust platform that helps operators reduce utility costs and improve efficiency. Learn how Zego’s utility management services streamline the move-in/move-out process, enhance ESG reporting, and ensure no money is left on the table. Plus, discover why their competitive pricing could boost your NO...2024-10-2328 min
Student Housing InsightTech Talk - SHI916In this episode, Wes sits down with Whitney Kidd of Iris Technologies, and SHI Ambassador, Mike Kivitz from The Preiss Co., to have a frank discussion on what's ahead for the student housing industry as it relates to prop-tech. We cover everything from property management systems and smart locks to AI.
This episode is sponsored by TheGuarantors. To find out more about how they can help your property approve more prospect and help eliminate bad debt, visit their website at: https://bit.ly/3WmNsqa
Have comments or suggestions? Email us at Contact@StudentHousingInsight.com2024-09-151h 06
Student Housing InsightFall '24 Student Housing Conferences Preview - SHI915In this podcast episode, Wes lays out all of the student housing conferences that are being hosted this fall and provides insights from a few of the organizers.
This episode is sponsored by TheGuarantors. To find out more about how they can help your property approve more prospect and help eliminate bad debt, visit their website at: https://bit.ly/3WmNsqa
Links: Student Housing Insight: www.StudentHousingInsight.com ShopTalk Webinar: www.ShopTalk.info IMN Student Housing 360: https://events.imn.org/event/0df79910... FHA Conference: https://www.fraternalhousing.org/2024... NMHC Student Housing Conference: https://www.nmhc.o...2024-09-0948 min
Student Housing InsightSingle Market Operators - SHI914In this episode of the Student Housing Insight podcast, Wes interviews two operators who manage large portfolios in a single or regional market to hear their perspective on what it is like to manage a scattered site portfolio that covers everything from modern purpose-built student housing to single-family homes. Aaron Harris Kirby is the Market President at Point West Management by Granite in Blacksburg VA and Cole Oraham is the Director of Operations at Tiger Properties in Clemson SC. Their companies have been thriving for decades in their respective markets. Find out what it takes to manage a scattered...2024-07-2656 min
Student Housing InsightThe Summer Slide of Student Housing - SHI913In this episode of the Student Housing Insight podcast, SHI Ambassador, Terrence Jackson shares tips for site staff on how to finish out the summer without losing focus on leasing and operations.
00:00 - Teaser
00:21 - Sponsor's Ad
01:55 - Intro
08:27 - Summer Slide
17:20 - Outro
This episode is sponsored by TheGuarantors. For more information on how TheGuarantors can help approve more student renters and help eliminate bad debt, visit them at https://bit.ly/3WmNsqa
Links mentioned in this podcast:
More info on Student...2024-07-0621 min
Student Housing InsightThe Future of Student Housing Operations - SHI912There are only a couple of events each year in the off-campus student housing industry that bring all of the industry leaders together. The premiere event for the industry is the Interface Student Housing Conference in Austin, TX.
Student Housing Insight took the opportunity to sit down with several industry executives to discuss their thoughts on the future of the industry and the challenges that lay ahead.
So buckle up for some amazing insight. This is Student Housing Insight’s “Future of Student Housing” episode.
This episode is sponsored by TheGuarantors. For more informatio...2024-06-1641 min
Student Housing InsightWhat's Behind the Leasing Dip - SHI911In this episode, Wes & Gretta dissect what may be behind the recent dip in YOY preleasing velocity in the US market. Is it related to the FAFSA delays? Is it pushback on recent rental rate increases? Is there an enrollment decline ahead?
Included in this episode is a recorded session from April 11th's ShopTalk that also dove into the questions around negative YOY preleasing velocity. The session panelists included Charlie Matthews from College House, Stacey Lecocke of Asset Management, Ben Modleski of Core Spaces, and Zach Newman from Greystar.
This episode is sponsored by TheGuarantors. For mor...2024-05-011h 31
Student Housing InsightP3 Student Housing Pipeline - SHI910In this episode, Wes shares a conversation from March's ShopTalk regarding the current status of P3 student housing. Joining the conversation is Jason Taylor of The Annex Group, Brad Shaw from Greystar, and Jeremy Doss of Rise.
This episode is sponsored by The Guarantors. For more information on how The Guarantors can minimize bad debt for your property or portfolio, go to https://bit.ly/3WmNsqa
Register to receive calendar invites for ShopTalk, go to www.ShopTalk.info
Questions, job posts, or want to meet at Interface? email us at contact@StudentHousingInsight.com
2024-04-1536 min
Student Housing InsightBehind the Biz w/ TheGuarantors - SHI909Imagine a world in which student housing properties don't have to rely on parental guarantors to approve an application or have to go after a parent if their student defaults. That is exactly the type of world The Guarantors are creating for their student housing clients.
In this episode, Wes sits down with Aaron Victorson & Micah Hollingsworth to discuss how The Guarantors are making life easier for student housing operators while making the assets they manage more profitable through their risk management solutions.
Want more info on The Guarantors, go to https://bit.ly/3y9K...2024-04-0840 min
Student Housing InsightTurn Talk 2024 - SHI 908Are your student housing properties ready for Turn 2024? Is this your first Turn as a manager or supervisor? Then this is the perfect episode to get you and your team ready for this summer. Mat Windsor from The Turn Company joins Wes as a special guest co-host to talk about some of the external influences that may impact Turn this summer and then Wes sits down with Piper Schlink, portfolio director at Cardinal Group, to discuss tips (and maybe a few tricks) to help you have a successful turn.
This episode is sponsored by Smarter Furnishings. If you...2024-04-021h 00
Student Housing InsightBehind the Biz w/ BSB Design - SHI907In this Behind the Biz episode, Wes sits down in the studio with Don Flick, principal of BSB Design, to talk about their unique process for bringing student housing projects from idea to reality.
If you are looking for an architecture firm for your next student housing development or rehab, get in touch with Don today: dflick@BSBDesign.com
For more information on Student Housing Insight, email us at contact@StudentHousingInsight.com or visit our website at www.StudentHousingInsight.com
2024-03-2646 min
Student Housing Insight16th Annual Interface Student Housing Conference Preview - SHI906The largest annual event in the off-campus student housing industry is the Interface Student Housing Conference in Austin, TX. 2024 marks the 16th year of this conference and is being teed up to break its previous attendee records. This year's conference will be held at the JW Marriott in downtown Austin on April 24-26th. In this episode, Wes sits down with Rich Kelley from Interface Conference Group to discuss what's on tap for the event.
Click here for information and to register for the Interface Student Housing Conference.
Email Student Housing Insight at contact@StudentHousingInsight.com...2024-03-2020 min
Student Housing InsightParental Leave & The Student Housing Industry - SHI905In this special episode, student housing veteran Whitney Kidd of The Preiss Co. joins Wes to discuss her recent return to work from maternity leave and how the industry is responding to the challenge she gave at the Interface Student Housing Conference in 2022 along with founders of the W. Collective. Whitney and Wes also offer some advice to expecting parents (and the co-workers of expecting parents) on how to prepare for leave as well as the return to work. This isn't the normal SHI episode, but it's an important one regardless if a newborn is in your current season of...2024-03-1547 min
Student Housing InsightStacey Lecocke - Profiles in Student Housing - SHI0904In this episode, Wes sits down with the student housing division president at Asset Living, Stacey Lecocke, to talk about her career journey in student housing. Listen to find out how one day in a Texas courtroom changed everything about the career path she thought she was on.
This episode is sponsored by Opiniion. Find out more and schedule a demo at www.Opiniion.com/SHI
Questions or comments? Email us at contact@StudentHousingInsight.com
2024-02-2838 min
Student Housing InsightAfter the Super Bowl Episode - SHI903One thing is for certain, this year's NFL season and the Super Bowl was unlike any year before. Love her or hate her, Taylor Swift illustrated how her influence could breathe new life into an organization that has been under a lot of heat in recent years.
But how does that relate to Student Housing? It doesn't... but we did find a way to tie the discussion into the use of NIL and micro-influencers to promote a PBSH community.
In this episode, Wes and Gretta provide their take-a-ways from the Super Bowl, the half-time show, and...2024-02-2237 min
Student Housing InsightMatt Maxa - Profiles in Student Housing - SHI902In the newest installment of SHI's "Profiles in Student Housing" series Wes sits down with Matt Maxa, the COO of Article Student Living. Matt shares his career journey and what led him to make a career out of a part-time job he took while attending the University of Central Florida. Matt also shares what's ahead for Article Student Living, and he shares the newest addition to his shoe collection.
This episode is sponsored by Opiniion. If you need to generate more reviews for your property and know the pulse of your residents' satisfaction, Opiniion is the answer! For...2024-01-3137 min
Student Housing InsightSHI901 - International Student Enrollment ForecastIn this episode, Wes shares a recent discussion from a ShopTalk session that he had with Tonya Creamer from Oxford International. Tonya is Oxford International's VP of Higher Education for the U.S. and has an extensive background in international student modality and is often the person establishing housing partnerships for students utilizing Oxford International. That experience not only brings an important perspective, but also some incredible data about where international students are coming from, why they are choosing the schools they are going to, and what type of housing they are looking for.
This episode is sp...2024-01-2334 min
Student Housing InsightBehind-the-Biz with Dojo Networks - SHI.807In this episode, Wes sits down with Dan Myers, the CEO of Dojo Networks. Dojo has been at the forefront of providing internet access distribution to off-campus student housing for over 20 years. Dan has seen the maturation of not only the asset class, but also the students' demands for high speed internet and network services. Wes and Dan discuss the journey Dan has been on from starting as a small provider in State College, PA to now servicing over 26 markets. Dan also brings a ton of value for the listener who is currently looking to sign or renew a tele...2023-12-2337 min
Student Housing InsightNavigating Centralized Services - SHI 806In this episode, Wes and Gretta give a recap of LeaseCon+TurnCon. Additionally, Wes shares the recording of the panel he moderated on centralized services that included panelists from Cardinal Group, Scion, Granite Student Living, Varsity Campus & Realpage. If your company is considering implementing centralized services (or if you are scared centralized services will replace your job), make sure you listen to this episode.
This episode was sponsored by BSB Design. If you are looking for an architect and design firm that understands student housing, contact Don Flick today at dflick@BSBDesign.com .
Referenced Links:
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Student Housing InsightKrystle Coleman - Profiles in Student Housing - SHI805In this episode, Wes sits down with Krystle Coleman, VP of Business Operations at the Scion Group, to discuss her career journey in student housing. Krystle tells the story of how a visit to a leasing trailer for a new development at Purdue University was the start of a career she never imagined she would pursue. She also gives some incredible insight into Scion's push for centralization of leasing and Turn across their entire portfolio.
This episode is sponsored by BSB Design. For more information on how BSB can help you with your next student housing new dev...2023-10-3053 min
Student Housing InsightEnd of Season Snapshot - SHI804In this episode, Wes discusses stats on how the '23 pre-leasing season ended and what it may signal for the next pre-leasing season. He then shares a segment from a recent ShopTalk panel where he and Charlie Matthews from College House discuss the same topic with panelists Jenn Cassidy from Cardinal Group, and Will Baker and Chris Epp from Walker & Dunlop about their thoughts from the perspectives of operations, finance, & brokerage.
This episode was made possible by the generous sponsorship from BSB Design.
Register for the industry's monthly webinar, ShopTalk: www.ShopTalk.com
F...2023-10-1345 min
Student Housing InsightFall 2023 Conference Line Up - SHI803This fall offers several opportunities for student housing professionals to attend a conference, or 2, or 3...
In this episode, Wes sits down with the hosts of 2 of those events which are based in the US, and provides a preview of several other international conferences that are scheduled for this fall.
This episode is sponsored by BSB Design.
Links to the conferences discussed in this episode:
SHURE - European Union, Oct.10th in Zurich, Switzerland
NMHC Student Housing, Oct 17-19 in Las Vegas, NV
GSL Live, Oct. 19th, in London, England
SHURE - Eastern...2023-09-2849 min
Student Housing InsightBehind The Biz with LEAP - SHI802This episode is part of SHI's "Behind the Biz" series where we highlight a company that is making a big impact on the student housing industry.
In this episode, Wes sits down with Leap's COO, Michael Davies. Leap's rent guarantee product naturally attracted international students trying to find housing in NYC. So in 2018, Leap began taking their product nationwide and it has been a huge hit with operators. Listen to this episode and find out how they are helping operators on multiple levels now and providing an incredible scholarship program that your residents can apply for.
F...2023-09-1525 min
Student Housing InsightOff-Campus Summit - SHI801In this episode, Wes shares a panel discussion he moderated in July at College Pad's Annual Off-Campus Summit held on Georgis Tech's campus in Atlanta. The panel was made up of off-campus and P3 providers as well as College House's COO, Leonard Bresler. Other panelists include Mark Miller of Book & Ladder, KrisAnn Kizer of Pierce Education Properties, and Brad Shaw of Greystar.
For more information, visit www.StudentHousingInsight.com
Email us at Contact@StudentHousingInsight.com
2023-08-301h 06
Student Housing InsightESG & Student Housing - SHI726ESG is impacting every industry and the student housing industry isn't exempt. But where is it headed? In the short term in the US, everyone is looking at the SEC's forthcoming Climate Disclosure Rule that came out last fall but has not been finalized due Supreme Court ruling between West Virginia and the EPA. But what's beyond that??? For that, we need to look at the UK's Net Zero initiative.
In this episode, Daniel Smith joins Wes as co-host to discuss sustainability efforts and where things are headed. Daniel is not only a student housing veteran with both...2023-08-101h 04
Student Housing InsightJessica Nix - Profiles in Student Housing -SHI725In this episode, Wes sits down with Jessica Nix, the Chief Marketing Officer at Campus Life & Style, to talk about her career journey in student housing. She discusses how the lure of free rent at the new off-campus property while in college provided the entre into student housing, how her career eventually evolved into launching her own consulting business, and how consulting ultimately provided an opportunity to help launch CLS. Jessica gives some fantastic advice for career growth in the industry. She also gives us a peek into what's ahead for herself and CLS in the years to come.
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Student Housing InsightHow to Market & Lease New Developments - SHI724In this episode, Wes sits down with special co-host, Jessica Mancuso of Asset Living, to talk about her role as Director of New Development Marketing and what prepared her for the position. Wes & Jessica then present the audio recording from SHI's recent webinar called, "How to Market & Lease New Developments" featuring panelists from Landmark Properties, Cardinal Group, Threshold Marketing, and CA Ventures.
This episode is sponsored by uForis VR. To download the 2023 "Design for the Future" report, go to www.uforis.com
For questions are comments, please visit us at www.StudentHousingInsight.com or email us...2023-06-261h 17
Student Housing InsightCasey Petersen - Profiles in Student Housing - SHI723In this episode, Wes sits down with Casey Petersen, COO of PeakMade Real Estate, to talk about his career journey in student housing. Who were the folks that mentored him? What positions prepared him for what he does in his current role? Those are just some of the details we find out in this interview. Casey also talks about the challenges ahead for the industry and how off-campus professionals can position themselves for longevity in the sector. Wes also asks Casey what is ahead for PeakMade and how they are expanding into management of Build-to-Rent communities.
This episo...2023-05-3041 min
Student Housing InsightTurn Co’s Back - SHI722The Turn Company was launched by The Cardinal Group in January of 2020 and promised to change the way student housing professionals approach the summer TURN process. In January of 2023, Cardinal merged TurnCo into Cardinal's residential services division. In an announcement in early May, former Cardinal EVP, Eddie Moreno, and former TurnCo President, Mat Windsor, announced to the world they had acquired TurnCo and were bringing it back! In this episode, Wes sits down with Eddie and Mat to discuss what led to the acquisition and how excited they are about TurnCo.'s vision.
This episode is sponsored by...2023-05-2651 min
Student Housing InsightMental Health Awareness -SHI 721May is Mental Health Awareness Month and the US student housing industry made some huge strides this past academic cycle when it comes to helping understand our student residents and their mental wellness by creating the College Student Mental Wellness Coalition. In this episode, we replay a recent interview from ShopTalk's May webinar that happened on May 11th. Joining the conversation with Wes is Richie Lasek of CORE Space and the coalition's leadership, the co-founder of the HI How Are You Foundation, Tom Gimbel, and the Chief Clinical Officer from the JED Foundation, Dr. Nance Roy. The conversation centers aro...2023-05-2139 min
Student Housing InsightChristine Richards - Profiles in Student Housing - SHI 720In this episode, Wes sits down with industry leader and COO of CORE Spaces, Christine Richards. Chris's journey in student housing has been incredibly impactful and she's helped form so much of what the industry has become over the past 20 years. Many of the firms in the industry are being led by people she hired or mentored at some time in her career. She talks about her Iowa roots, the cute maintenance guy she ended up marrying, and how that relationship ended up being the reason she went to go work in student housing. She also talks about what exci...2023-04-2743 min
Student Housing InsightWhat Does The Future Hold - SHI 719Enrollment declines, artificial intelligence, political migration, leadership, and consolidation are likely the biggest factors impacting the student housing industry's future. Yet, no one is really talking about it outside of their own company. While attending the Interface Student Housing Conference in Austin TX a couple of weeks ago, SHI's CEO, Wesley Deese, took the opportunity to sit down with 5 executives from many of the industry's top management firms to get their perspectives on what the future holds for the industry and student housing operations. This episode includes the recording of that conversation with industry leaders, Dan Shoupe, Jenn Cassidy, Jes...2023-04-211h 02
Student Housing InsightSHURE Conf Preview & Current Challenges Facing Canadian Universities - SHI718April 19th & 20th will mark the first event of the SHURE Initiative hosted by CAPRE and Brian Klebash. Short for Student Housing and University Real Estate, the SHURE Initiative has a mission to "improve student lives and enhance the built environment in university neighborhoods." This first event will be focused on universities in Canada and will be held on the campus of the University of British Columbia in Vancouver.
In this episode, Wes sits down with Brian to discuss the SHURE Initiative and what is on tap for the conference. Additionally, Mike Porritt of The Scion Group and...2023-04-1245 min
Student Housing InsightRui Barros - Profiles in Student Housing - SHI717In this episode, Wes sits down with Yugo's CEO, Rui Barros, to discuss his journey from the hospitality industry to student housing. Rui lays out how Yugo has been very intentional in modeling their operations strategy as a global provider of purpose-built student accommodations.
Related Links:
Schedule time with Wes at Interface: www.calendly.com/wesdeese/interface
SHI's Website: www.StudentHousingInsight.com
Contact us: contact@StudentHousingInsight.com
ShopTalk: www.ShopTalk.info
Rui's email: rui.barros@yugo.com
2023-03-3144 min
Student Housing InsightInterface ’23 Preview - SHI716April 3rd through 5th of this year will mark the 15th annual Interface Student Housing Conference in Austin, TX. In this episode, Wes sits down Rich Kelley of Student Housing Business magazine to talk about what's in store for those who are attending.
For more information and to register, click here.
To register for our monthly webinar and view past webinars, visit www.StudentHousingInsight.com
For more information on consulting services offered by Providential Student Housing, go to www.ProvidentialStudentHousing.com
Have questions or want to advertise with SHI, email us at...2023-03-1331 min
Student Housing InsightAdam Byrley - Profiles in Student Housing - SHI715In this episode, Wes sits down with the COO of The Preiss Co., Adam Byrley, to discuss his career journey in student housing. Adam is one of us that have been in this industry since college and has gone from site level to C-suite. But what is more amazing, all of that growth has been with 1 company over the past 2 decades. Adam gives some great advice for others who are thinking about making student housing a career. So if you are just getting started in student housing, you'll want to listen to this episode!
Related links...2023-03-0350 min
Student Housing InsightMeeting the Housing Needs @ HBCU’s - SHI714In this episode, Wes interviews the Board of Directors of Student Housing of America, Inc., a 501(c)3 focused on providing affordable and safe student housing at HBCU's. Terence Jackson of Campus Life & Style joins the episode as a special Guest Co-Host to provide his experience of serving an HBCU as an off-campus housing provider.
Referenced Links:
ShopTalk
Feb '23 ShopTalk Replay
Student Housing of America, Inc.
Samual Wiggins LinkedIn
Student Housing Insight
2023-02-261h 19
Student Housing InsightLearning & Development - SHI713In this episode, Wes sits down with co-host Adam Yarber to discuss the challenges and solutions for Learning and Development within student housing. This is a "must-listen" for small and mid-size firms that don't have the budget for a full-time training department.
Have questions about Student Housing Insight?
Go to www.StudentHousingInsight.com
or email us at Contact@StudentHousingInsight.com
2023-02-1751 min
Student Housing InsightRecruiting & Retaining Talent - SHI712In this episode, Wes & Gretta discuss a recent ShopTalk panel on recruiting & retaining student housing talent in today's environment. Guest panelists include
Nick Morrison
Nancy Giles
Stephanie Nolan
For more information on Student Housing Insight, visit us at www.StudentHousingInsight.com
To register for ShopTalk, go to www.ShopTalk.info.
2023-02-0349 min
Student Housing InsightCentralized Leasing - SHI711In this episode, Wes catches up with co-host Willie Butler from Empower PMC about a new centralized leasing service they are launching, and they discuss some of the challenging questions about centralized leasing that were discussed in a recent ShopTalk focussed on the topic. That ShopTalk panel included Jacob Kosior of Cardinal Group Management, Kailey Poore at Vie Management, and Kenneth Fox at Varsity Campus.
Questions or comments about the podcast? Email us at Contact@StudentHousingInsight.com or visit our website at www.StudentHousingInsight.com
2023-01-2358 min
Student Housing InsightFred Pierce - Profiles in Student Housing - SHI710In this episode, Wes sits down with the founder and CEO of Pierce Education Services, Fred Pierce, to talk about his journey in student housing. For Fred, that journey began at his alma mater, San Diego State University, when he helped the university figure out a way to acquire and redevelop tracts of land surrounding the campus. His career is a testimony to how building relationships and providing value to those relationships will open up doors that may have never been possible for other developers. For those audience members who want a better understanding of real estate development and acq...2023-01-0745 min
Student Housing InsightPodcast Colab - SHI709In this episode, Wes is joined by co-host Adam Yarber live at LeaseCon + TurnCon for a collaboration with the hosts from 2 other student housing podcasts, Brittany Oliver of the Student Housing Matters Podcast and Lincoln Ogata of The Prop Ops Podcast. The group talks about everything from podcasting to turn boards.
For questions or comments about Student Housing Insight, email us at contact@StudentHousingInsight.com .
For more information on ShopTalk and to register to receive calendar invites, go to www.ShopTalk.com
2022-12-3144 min
Student Housing Insight2022 Review & Interview with W.Collective - SHI 708In this episode, Wes & Gretta give a quick recap of the 5 most impactful happenings in off-campus student housing in 2022. And then Wes & Gretta share an interview with W.Collective founders, Erica White and Whitney Kidd, to discuss the policies they have helped to shape this year and what is planned in 2023.
This episode is sponsored by Opiniion. Residents not only want to be heard, they want to be understood. Opiniion is the platform that gives property managers an understanding of their residents' satisfaction level. Visit them today at: https://opiniion.com/SHI/
W.Collective's LinkedIn Group...2022-12-2759 min
Student Housing InsightSly Brandon - Profiles in Student Housing - SHI706In this episode, Wes sits down with the Vice President of Operations at Cardinal Group, Sly Brandon. Sly has probably one of the most interesting journeys within student housing that took him from Missouri to Europe and the Middle East before finally settling down in Denver, CO. But what is most interesting about Brandon is his passion for mentoring other student housing professionals and his leadership. If you want to hear from one of the people who will have a big impact on forming the student housing industry over the next 10 to 20 years, you need to listen to this epi...2022-11-2347 min
Student Housing InsightBTB - Opiniion SHI705In this special "Behind The Biz" episode Wes sits down with Justin Bingham, the CEO of Opiniion, to talk about their simple yet amazing reputation management platform and how they are helping apartment managers measure their residents' satisfaction level. Wes also talks about our mobile app, SHI Connect, and the upcoming LeaseCon/TurnCon conference.
Interested in hearing more about Opiniion and schedule a demo? Go to https://opiniion.com/SHI
Looking for more info on LeaseCon/TurnCon? Click Here!
Have a question or comment about the podcast? Email us at Contact@StudentHousingInsight.com...2022-11-1145 min
Student Housing InsightHeather Sizemore - Profiles in Student Housing - SHI704In this episode Wesley Deese sits down with Heather Sizemore, SVP of Operations at RPM Student Living, to discuss her student housing journey and advice she has for others looking to grow in the industry. They also discuss the evolution of student housing prop tech and the importance of stepping out of your comfort zone. Wes also gives a shout out to some other student housing podcasts and reminds everyone about the upcoming LeaseCon/TurnCon event happening December 6th - 7th in Charlotte, NC.
This episode is sponsored by Qira. For more information on their tailored student hou...2022-11-0552 min
Student Housing InsightAlready Leasing - SHI703As colleges are reporting record enrollment for this fall and off-campus housing is experiencing high occupancy, many student housing companies got an earlier than normal start on pre-leasing for next fall. In this episode we listen to a segment from October's ShopTalk webinar that discusses what management firms are experiencing and how it is impacting their leasing strategy. You'll hear from Laura Formica of Core Spaces, Alaina Jackson of PeakMade, and John Rabold of Granite Student Living.
Additionally, Wes sits down with Rich Kelley of Interface Conference Group to discuss the upcoming LeaseCon/TurnCon conference scheduled this De...2022-10-241h 11
Student Housing InsightBreaking News - Vector Announces Guarantee Rev for Student HousingThis is a "Breaking News" special episode announcing "Vector Guarantees" from Vector Travel. Many student housing owners and operators have found ancillary revenue by utilizing Vector Travel and their short term rental platform through a share revenue structure. Now, Vector is offering an optional structure that provides a rental guarantee. It's basically like a corporate lease and removes the risk of having no revenue.
To have Vector provide an offer for your property, visit www.VectorStays.com/SHI
2022-09-2617 min
Student Housing InsightBehind The Biz - Qira - SHI702In this episode Wes sits down with Brian Ball, CEO of Qira, to talk about how Qira is helping student housing owners and operators remove the headaches around financial transactions during the lease cycle. Everything from security deposits to... flexible rent payments... to collections. Qira covers it all and provides a lot of value along the way.
To find out more about how Qira can help you approve more applications and eliminate delinquency, go to https://www.studenthousinginsight.com/qira
Questions for SHI? Email us at contact@studenthousinginsight.com
2022-09-1236 min
Student Housing InsightFall 2022 Student Housing Conference Preview - SHI701There are THREE Student Housing Conferences in the month of September! After all, September is the time when the student housing clocks get reset which makes it a great time to network, reflect, discuss, and make some changes. In this episode, Wes dissects the 3 conferences and interviews 2 of the organizers to review what's on the agendas and what attendees can expect at each one. Interviews include Kara Breazeale of Bisnow, and Matthew Berger and Dave Borsos of NMHC.
This episode is sponsored by Qira. Check them out at https://www.studenthousinginsight.com/qira
Chapters:
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Student Housing InsightBehind The Biz-Vector Travel - SHI623In this special "Behind the Biz" episode, we take a look Vector Travel and how they are helping student housing managers turn vacant units into revenue generating short term rentals.
Get more info, go to www.VectorStays.com/SHI
To Contact Mickey Kropf directly: mickey@vectorstays.com
More info on SHI? Check us out at www.StudentHousingInsight.com
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Student Housing InsightGender Inclusion and the Roommate Matching Process - SHI622In this episode Wes sits down with co-hosts (and long time work friends), Adam Yarber and Billie-Page Peterson to talk about Pride month and how student housing managers can help support their residents who identify as LGBTQIA. We also replay a recent segment from ShopTalk concerning Gender Inclusion and the Roommate Matching Process. That segment discusses the tools, 3rd party partners, and internal policies and procedures that operators are putting in place to not only better support their residents but to also reduce liability. This segment includes the following guests: Julie Bonnin from Asset Living, Jay Sensi from My Col...2022-06-2247 min
Student Housing InsightFrom The Top 2022 - Perspectives from 3 of the top student housing CEO’s - SHI621In this episode, Wes sits down with 3 of the top student housing CEO's at the 2022 Interface conference in Austin, TX to get their perspectives on where the student housing industry is headed. This year's "From the Top" episode includes Bob Clark from PeakMade Real Estate, Brent Gutwein from Granite Student Living, and Jim Sholders from Campus Life & Style.
Student housing leaders, Jenn Cassidy and Erica White join as special guest co-hosts to make announcements of a new mental health initiative and a new women's group called the W. Collective.
This podcast episode is sponsored by V...2022-05-191h 04
Student Housing InsightMike Mouron - Profiles in Student Housing - SHI620This episode includes our 4th installment for our Profiles in Student Housing series. In this episode, Wes interviews Mike Mouron of Capstone Real Estate Investments. Mike was the founder and CEO of Capstone Development Corp which was an industry pioneer and leader of the student housing niche until 2012 when the company was split into 4 separate companies, each with a unique focus on both on and off-campus student housing. Mike orchestrated one of the first P3 projects that utilized a 501c3 housing foundation, tax exempt bond financing, and a university land lease which drastically changed the landscape of student housing. This...2022-04-281h 26
Student Housing InsightInterface ’22 Conference Preview w/ Rich Kelley - SHI619The Interface Student Housing Conference is in its 14th year in 2022 and promises to be as big as ever. In this episode, we sit down with Rich Kelley to get a preview of what attendees can expect. We are also announcing our new mobile app, SHI Connect.
This episode is sponsored by Vector Travel. Contact them today to find out how they can turn your vacant units into short term rental income. Go to www.vectorstays.com/shi
For more information on the Interface Conference, go to www.InterfaceStudentHousing.com
2022-04-1836 min
Student Housing InsightHow will Turn ’22 be Impacted by Supply Chain & Inflation Challenges - SHI618In this episode, Wes sits down with a panel of experts to discuss the impacts of supply chain, inflation and geo-political tensions and what impact it will make on Turn and budgets for summer 2022.
This episode is sponsored by Vector Travel. Check them out at ww.vectorstays.com/shi for a special offer.
2022-04-011h 10
Student Housing InsightBrandon Smith - Profiles in Student Housing - SHI617This episode includes our 3rd installment of our Profiles in Student Housing series. In this episode Wes sits down with Brandon Smith, the VP of Operations and Development at The Tailwind Group based in Mankato, MN. Tailwind Group is a newer owner and operator within the PBSH space but has very organic and entrepreneurial roots dating back to the aftermath of 9/11. 2021 led to some significant growth with their foot print which allowed them to enter the coveted Top 25. Brandon shares his journey from switching gears as a financial advisor to taking on his first leasing position as a contractor to n...2022-03-171h 18
Student Housing InsightMiles Orth - Profiles in Student Housing - SHI616This episode includes our 2nd installment of the "Profiles in Student Housing" series. In this episode Wes sits down with Miles Orth, COO of Campus Apartments based in Philadelphia, PA. They cover a lot of history about the evolution of purpose-built student housing industry in the US and where things may be headed. Miles shares his career journey which has intersected with the 2 oldest companies in student housing along with another company that went public during his tenure.
This episode is sponsored by Vector Travel. Click on the following link to get more information about turning your vaca...2022-02-1556 min
Student Housing InsightReviewing Student Housing Conferences - SHI615There are 2 Student Housing conferences this month and a total of 6 planned for 2022. Which is causing a lot of industry professionals asking "which of these conferences should I attend?"
In this episode, Wes breaks down the industry conferences and what you can expect from each one. Additionally, Wes interviews Greg Jasper from Stafford Barrett about the upcoming Texas Student Housing Conference.
This episode is sponsored by Vector Travel. Get your vacant units listed on their short-term rental platform today and start turning vacancy into ancillary revenue. Find out more at www.VectorStays.com/SHI
2022-02-0337 min
Student Housing InsightNavigating the NCAA’s New NIL Legislation - SHI614On July 1, 2020 the NCAA passed legislation to allow student athletes to receive monetary compensation for the use of their Name, Image, and Likeness or more commonly referred to as NIL. This has open up a world of opportunities for student athletes and it's also giving student housing providers a unique opportunity to hire student athletes to promote their community. But is it as easy as it sounds?
In this episode we share a recent webinar where we discussed NIL with those that are closest to It. Our panelists included Darren Heitner with Heitner Legal, Jason Bergman with Mar...2022-01-241h 37
Student Housing InsightJulie Bonnin - Profiles in Student Housing Series - SHI613It's the first episode of 2022 and it's SHI's 100 podcast episode! To celebrate, we are launching the Profiles in Student Housing Series, where we interview student housing veterans and executives to get insights about their career journey and a little insight about their companies and their impact on the student housing industry.
For our first Profiles interview, Wes sits down with Julie Bonnin. She's COO and Principal at Asset Living, which is the largest 3rd party student housing company in the US. Julie's career with Asset has spanned 2 decades and she's been an integral part of the company gro...2022-01-101h 15
Student Housing InsightWinter Is Coming! Marketing & Leasing Through the Break. - SHI611In this episode, Wes sits down with Leslie Cole from The Pivotal Companies to talk about 5 quick tips to keep your marketing on point and your leasing ahead of the curve through the winter break.
This episode is sponsored by Vector Travel! Click here to find out how you can turn your vacancies in to income by using their turn-key short term rental platform: https://www.vectorstays.com/shi
Questions about our podcast? Email us at contact@StudentHousingInsight.com
2021-12-1442 min
Student Housing InsightMarketing & Leasing New Developments in Student Housing - SHI611In this episode, we interview a power panel of student housing professional who are responsible for the successful execution of marketing and leasing new developments. New developments are tough! But a thoughtful strategy will go a long way in ensuring a successful lease up.
This panel includes:
Adam Jay, AVP of New Development Marketing @ Landmark Properties
Chelsea Harper, Regional Manager @ The Preiss Co.
Jessica Mancuso, Director of New Development Marketing @ Asset Living
Jourdan Vartabedian, Director of New Development @ CA Ventures
Victoria Enchill, Principal @ Empower PMC
This episode is sponsored by Vector Travel! Do you have a s...2021-12-071h 04
Student Housing InsightNavigating Receivership within Student Housing - SHI610In this episode, we're chatting with April Priebe and Brittany Herringshaw of Align Asset Management. These ladies are the "Reset Crew" when it comes to assessing properties that are not performing well and coming up with a plan to change course. Many times, that has included being involved in the Receivership process after a property defaults on their debt agreement.
This is an intense episode and one that will serve any Student Housing professional well as we move into the coming years when so many post-Great Recession CMBS loans are maturing. Make sure you bookmark this episode!
2021-11-301h 04
Student Housing InsightReputation Management in Student Housing & LeaseCon/TurnCon Preview - SHI 609In this episode, Adam Yarber from Campus Advantage hosts a special live podcast at NMHC's Student Housing Conference. The Topic? Reputation Management! Adam sits down with Lindsay Brown (SVP of Leasing & Marketing at Campus Advantage), Ryan Hand (VP of Business Development at CA Ventures), Camille Dameron and Tori Sypert (both are Solutions Account Managers at Realpage) to have an honest conversation about what all has to be considered in structuring a reputation management strategy for student housing communities.
Then, Wes sits down with Rich Kelley from France Media to discuss what's on tap for the upcoming LeaseCon/Tur...2021-11-221h 27
Student Housing Insight”From The Top” Perspectives From The Industry‘s Top CEO‘s - SHI 608In this episode, Wes sits down with 3 of the top CEO's in the US student housing industry to discuss their perspectives on the future of student housing, career growth opportunities, the evolution of leasing, and frustrations with prop tech. The power panel line-up of Alex O'Brien of Cardinal Group, Donna Priess of The Preiss Co., and Loren King of Trinitas provide incredible insight and optimism in this live recording that took place at the Interface Student Housing Conference in Austin, TX back in July.
This episode is sponsored by Vector Travel. For more information about how Vector Tr...2021-09-301h 16
Student Housing InsightNMHC Conference Preview - SHI 607In this episode we catch up with Dave Borsos and Matthew Berger at NMHC to discuss what's on tap with this year's Student Housing Conference. We also tease new conference that SHI is partnering up with Student Housing Business to deliver in December.
This episode is sponsored by Vector Travel. Talk with them today to learn how to turn your vacancy into short term rental income. Go to www.VectorStays.com/SHI for more info and a special discount!
For questions or comments about this episode or SHI in general, email us at contact@StudentHousingInsight.com...2021-09-2433 min
Student Housing InsightThere is a new Student Housing podcast! Interview with Darlene Kristensen - SHI 606It's been a minute! It's been almost 80 days since we posted our last episode. We're glad to be back in the saddle and bringing you some great content this fall. In this episode, Wes catches us up about his recovery from Covid-19. Wes also sits down with Darlene Kristensen, the host of a new student housing podcast... Coffee & Late Fees!
This episode is sponsored by Vector Travel! For more info on how Vector can turn your vacancies into short term rental income. Check them out at www.VectorStays.com/SHI
Find out more about SHI and jo...2021-09-2054 min
Student Housing Insight2021 Site Level to C-Suite - SHI 605There are few industries like student housing where you see professionals take a part-time college job and turn it in to a career. But student housing is full of folks who have done it.
If you are currently working at the site level within student housing and thinking about "where can this career take me?" Then this episode is a must listen! In this episode, Wes sits down with Adam Byrley (COO of The Preiss Co), Heather Sizemore (SVP of CF Real Estate), Jason Fort (EVP of Asset Living), and Sly Brandon (VP of Ops at Cardinal Gro...2021-07-0154 min
Student Housing InsightWhat "Lease-Up" Teaches Us About Leadership with Willie Butler - SHI 607In this episode, co-host Gretta Dare joins us after being away from the podcast for almost a year. She catches us up on what she has been up to and her new company, Book & Ladder. Additionally, we dive into a session from our MEMO web series with author and entrepreneur, Willie Butler, to discuss what the "lease-up" process in student housing teaches us about leadership.
This episode is sponsored by Vector Travel! Contact them today to find out how they can turn your completely vacant units into revenue producing short term rentals without all of the...2021-06-151h 12
Student Housing InsightHow Managers Can Best Prepare for Refinancing & Preview of the Interface Conference - SHI 606Due to a year of lock-downs and lenders providing extensions of loan maturities, a large amount of student housing property owners are looking to secure refinancing this year. But what does that mean for managers and site staff who are tasked with preparing the property for the multiple inspections and other tasks related to the underwriting process? We answer that question and many more in this episode when we sit down with Will Baker from Walker & Dunlop.
We also sit down with Rich Kelley from Student Housing Business Magazine to discuss this year's Interface Student Housing Conference in...2021-05-2056 min
Student Housing InsightEnding the Spring Semester with Strong Leasing & Transitioning to Summer Leasing - SHI 0605Nationwide, student housing pre-leasing is trending behind the numbers from last year. Mainly because 1st quarter of 2020, classes were wide-open through mid-March. As colleges begin announcing their intentions for Fall ’21 and the vaccine groups are expanding, the industry is anticipating a late surge in leasing prior to the spring semester ending and likely another big surge in late summer as confidence builds that campuses will be fully open. In this session we want to provide insight on how leasing teams should be thinking and strategizing as we approach the end of spring and transition into the summer.
T...2021-04-1938 min
Student Housing InsightNew Approaches to Summer Turn - SHI 605In this session, we talk with Lincoln Ogata from EZ Turn and Mat Windsor of The Turn Company to talk about new approaches to managing the logistics of Summer Turn.
This episode is sponsored by Vector Travel:https://www.vectorstays.com/shi/
2021-04-1950 min
Student Housing InsightHow Management Can Screw-up a Sale -SHI 604A lot of private purpose-built student housing communities are expected to be sold in the coming year. Between the pandemic halting many of the transactions tee'd up for 2020 and a higher number of CMBS loans reaching their 10-year maturity in 2021-2022, there will likely be a record number of transactions this year.
So, we wanted to find out how on-site staff can position their property for a successful sale. In this episode, Wes sits down with Jamie Swick of Colliers International to discuss what she has seen throughout her career that site staff and property managers should be...2021-03-2957 min
Student Housing InsightInterview with ACUHO-I President Peter Galloway - SHI 0603In this episode, we sit down with ACUHO-I's new board president, Peter Galloway, to discuss what all on-campus housing officers had to overcome for fall 2020 and the outlook for 2021.
This episode is sponsored by Vector Travel. To find out how you can convert vacant apartment units into short term rental units without all of the hassle, contact them today at: https://www.vectorstays.com/shi/
2021-03-1449 min
Student Housing Insight"Permission to Screw Up" author Kristen Hadeed - SHI0602In this episode, we share an interview taken from SHI's new weekly on-line meet-up called MEMO. The interview is with best selling author and award-winning entrepreneur, Kristen Hadeed. Host Wesley Deese and special co-host Jennifer Cassidy sit down with Kristen to discuss her journey and leadership lessons she has gained from operating a cleaning company that employs nearly 500 students every year and was the inspiration for her book.
Wes then sits down with 3 of SHI's Ambassadors (Erin Shay, Randy Paulissen, and Maria Filippone) to get discuss their take-a-ways from the interview and how they are implementing them wi...2021-02-161h 15
Student Housing InsightGoal Setting in 2021 and What's New with SHI - SHI0601It's been a minute! We've taken some time off at the end of 2020 from making content to refocus and strategize on how to make SHI the best resource for student housing professionals and especially those of us on the operations side of the business.
In this episode, we dive into what is new at SHI and what you can expect in 2021. We also sit down with one of SHI's Ambassadors for 2021, Jessica Delis with Campus Advantage, to talk about what she's doing for herself and her team to help them set goals after coming off a year wh...2021-01-2541 min
Student Housing InsightDiversity Issues Impacting the Student Housing Industry - SHI 0510This summer, which has been dubbed the Summer of George Floyd after his death at the hands of a police officer, the voices I’ve heard from those that work in the student housing industry have two major themes: 1. Internal reflection about unconscious biases about race, gender, and sexual orientation that may determine decisions and reactions that we were not aware of. 2. How will this impact our student residents, and how can we make them feel safe and supported. It’s time we (as an industry) start talking about these things. We may not have the answers, but we have...2020-10-131h 59
Student Housing InsightNMHC Interface Conference & Eviction - SHI0509In this episode, we sit down the folks from Interface and NMHC to discuss their upcoming virtual conference and we discuss what the national eviction moratorium means for everybody.
To register for the NMHC/Interface Student Housing Conference go to:
https://interfaceconferencegroup.com/event/nmhc-interface-student-housing-2020/
This episode Is sponsored by Carter-Young, Inc.
To join the SHI Community, go to www.StudentHousingInsight.com
2020-09-1543 min
Student Housing InsightCreating Community & Experience During a Pandemic SHI0508Creating programming and developing experiences to help foster a sense of community is essential to the success of a university as well as any off-campus student properties. That task was tough in a pre-COVID world. Both university res-life departments and off-campus managers are now trying to figure out what those experiences will look like this fall while the virus is still prevalent. Things as simple as a pizza party now must take into consideration 100 other issues related to sanitization and reducing the spread of germs. In this episode, we sit down with folks who have been tasked with developing thos...2020-08-1853 min
Student Housing InsightSHI 0507: Turn Fall 2020 Vacancies Into Short Term Rental IncomeLast summer we asked the question if it makes sense to list vacant student housing apartments as short term rentals on platforms like Air BnB. The conclusion? In most cases it will probably work, but we highly recommend having a service provider partner with you as it is very management intensive and also opens the door to a lot of liability when a management company does it themselves. The service provider we recommend is Vector Travel! They do this for a ton of student housing clients and they get the challenges of introducing a transient business model to a stud...2020-07-2341 min
Student Housing InsightSHI 0506 - Current Diversity Events & How They May Impact Student Life This FallThe US is confronting a lot of diversity issues in the wake of the recent police brutality events and the homicide of George Floyd by a Minneapolis police officer. This has resulted in a litany of protests and rioting. With on-going stresses to the economy and mental health with the COVID 19 pandemic combined with political narratives with the upcoming presidential election this November, there is a perfect recipe not only protests to occur on college campuses this fall but for there to be unrest between different demographics and ideology of students.
Student Housing operators have a unique op...2020-07-111h 26
Student Housing InsightSHI 0505 - Back to the Future w/ Bryan AlexanderBryan Alexander is an internationally known futurist who has dedicated his career to researching how technology will transform the future of higher education. This dedication made him the "go-to advisor" for publications like The Chronicle of Education and other national media outlets, as well as institutions and companies when COVID-19 thrust faculty and students into remote study in order to finish out the spring semester.
In this episode, Wes sits down with Bryan in a keynote fireside chat from SHI's spring webinar series, "Planning for Fall 2020." They review higher ed's wins and losses from the spring semester as...2020-05-2844 min
Student Housing InsightSHI 0503 PT 2: Leasing During a PandemicIn part 1 of this episode we discussed how to reach and market to students during a pandemic. But what about closing leases when everyone is remote and tours have to be done virtually?
In this episode, Wes sits down with co-host Willie Butler to discuss how leasing staff needs to adapt their tactics and mindset in order to best serve prospective residents. We also bring in Matt Easton from Leasing University to discuss the best way to do virtual tours.
This episode is sponsored by Carter-Young, Inc.
To find your local university's food b...2020-04-0657 min
Student Housing InsightSHI 0504: Discussion with NMHC on COVID 19's ImpactWhat does the $2 trillion stimulus package mean for the Student Housing industry? Can developers expect delays? How are lenders responding to the crisis? These are some of the questions we discuss in the latest episode of the Student Housing Insight podcast.
I sit down with Dave Borsos and Matthew Berger from the National Multi Housing Council and discuss how they are advising government agencies and law makers about the potential impact of COVID-19 on the industry specifically in the United States. We also provide an important message on how you can make a positive impact with college stud...2020-03-2735 min
Student Housing InsightSHI 0503 pt1 - Marketing During a PandemicUniversities are extending their 2 week remote study status until the end of the semester and many are extending it through the summer. With students gone from campus and the leasing season in full swing, property managers are scrambling to figure out how to reach students and making sure the right message is communicated during these unprecedented circumstances.
In this special episode of the Student Housing Insight podcast, Wes & Gretta go through several guidelines of how properties should be pivoting their marketing expenses to better reach students where they are. We also sit down with Michael New...2020-03-211h 26
Student Housing InsightSHI 0503 - COVID-19's Impact on Student HousingHow will Covid-19 impact student housing? This week we have seen universities cancel study-abroad programs, extend spring breaks, and implement remote study status. How might this effect occupancy come this fall? Could some universities actually experience strains on their housing supply?
In this special episode of the Student Housing Insight podcast, co-host Dr. Philip Badaszewski and myself sit down with down with Vincenzo Raimo, a Global Higher Education Specialist, to discuss possible impacts this pandemic may have on housing supply this upcoming summer and fall. This will likely be an on-going series of episodes as we he...2020-03-1237 min
Student Housing InsightSHI 0503 - Interface Conference Preview with Rich KelleyThe 12th Annual Interface Student Housing Conference is right around the corner. In this episode we sit down with Rich Kelley from France Media/Student Housing Business Magazine to discuss what's on deck for this year's conference and how the spread of the coronavirus may impact things.
For more information about the conference and to register, click here.
This episode is sponsored by Carter-Young, Inc.
For more information on SHI's Regional Summits, go to www.StudentHousingInsight.com/regional-summits
Want to attend a regional summit for free? Send Wes an email at co...2020-03-1024 min
Student Housing InsightSHI 0502 - 2 Approaches to Student Housing w/ Eddie Moreno & Brad HastingsRegardless if you work with large purpose-built student housing communities or a portfolio of single-family homes next to universities, you’re going to walk away from hearing this episode with a better understanding of what it takes to grow a portfolio from 1 single property. Both of these companies are managing national portfolios. Eddie’s perspective is more from the mid-to-large purpose built assets with a combination of owned properties as well as 3rd party owners. Brad’s perspective is more of a boutique “scattered sites” model combining single family homes with small and midsize purpose-built communities which is all owner-managed...2020-02-251h 10