Multifamily Leadership Podcast Network

Join award-winning podcasters, multifamily technology innovator Kerry W. Kirby, CEO of 365 Connect, and property management expert Ernest F. Oriente of PowerHour®, for a another exciting segment of the MultifamilyBiz + PowerHour Webcast Series. Launching on September 17, 2025, at 3:00 p.m. Eastern Standard Time, this must-listen episode dives into today s multifamily landscape, where compliance isn t optional—it s mission-critical. From ever-evolving regulations and ADA website accessibility standards to the strict requirements of Fair...

Ever wondered how potential residents really decide where to live? The journey isn't a simple funnel anymore, it's more like a spider web of touchpoints across search engines, review sites, social media, and now AI-powered tools like ChatGPT.In this fascinating conversation with Carolyn Walentisch, Director of Customer Success at SOCi, we explore how multifamily operators can navigate this complex digital landscape without losing countless hours to repetitive marketing tasks. Carolyn breaks down the three pillars...

Kerry Kirby's passion for making technology work better for humans radiates throughout this conversation. As founder and CEO of 365 Connect and recent recipient of his company's 100th innovation award, Kerry shares how his team is revolutionizing the multifamily industry by eliminating friction points in the renter journey.From automating lease processes that eliminate human error to creating AI-powered marketing tools that maintain brand consistency while highlighting unit-specific details, Kerry's vision consistently puts human experience at...

Join award-winning podcasters, multifamily technology innovator Kerry W. Kirby, CEO of 365 Connect, and property management expert Ernest F. Oriente of PowerHour®, for a another exciting segment of the MultifamilyBiz + PowerHour Webcast Series. Launching on August 13, 2025, at 3:00 p.m. Eastern Standard Time, this must-listen episode looks ahead to 2026, where the stakes have never been higher for smart planning, strategic tech adoption, and targeted growth initiatives. Kerry and Ernest explore the opportunities...

Every exceptional leader has something in common - they've surrounded themselves with trusted advisors who sharpen their thinking and protect their blind spots. Yet in the multifamily industry, most professionals make critical decisions based on sponsored panels and sales pitches disguised as education. This disconnect between how successful leaders actually grow and how our industry approaches professional development is costing companies dearly.The Multifamily Innovation Council addresses this gap through what we call member-led growth. Unlike...

Join award-winning podcasters, multifamily technology innovator Kerry W. Kirby, CEO of 365 Connect, and property management expert Ernest F. Oriente of PowerHour®, for a another exciting segment of the MultifamilyBiz + PowerHour Webcast Series. Launching on July 16, 2025, at 3:00 p.m. Eastern Standard Time, this must-listen episode dives into how AI is fundamentally reshaping the way we discover information online, as search moves beyond traditional engines into intelligent assistants like ChatGPT, Perplexity, and Google...

Join award-winning podcasters, multifamily technology innovator Kerry W. Kirby, CEO of 365 Connect, and property management expert Ernest F. Oriente of PowerHour®, for a another exciting segment of the MultifamilyBiz + PowerHour Webcast Series. Launching on June 25, 2025, at 3:00 p.m. Eastern Standard Time, this must-listen episode takes a bold look at how automation and AI are redefining the property management industry—and what it means for career paths. From breakthrough tech trends to the...

Your brain is operating on autopilot 94% of the time, and that number has increased since the pandemic. Ever put your keys in the refrigerator, forgotten your own birthday, or arrived somewhere with no memory of the drive? That's cognitive overload at work.In this illuminating conversation, Dr. Cari Skrdla, neuroscientist and newly appointed VP of Strategic Partnerships at Multifamily Women®, reveals the science behind why we're all feeling overwhelmed. "The subconscious is life-sustaining," she explains,...

Ever wonder why 75% of major organizational transformations fail? Dr. David White, cognitive anthropologist and transformation expert, reveals the hidden dynamics blocking your company's change efforts.Most leaders approach transformation by focusing on people: hiring new talent, reorganizing departments, or implementing top-down mandates. Yet the real barriers to change lie in what Dr. White calls "dominant logics" - the deeply embedded ways of thinking that have driven your organization's past success but now actively block its...

Join award-winning podcasters, multifamily technology innovator Kerry W. Kirby, CEO of 365 Connect, and property management expert Ernest F. Oriente of PowerHour®, for a another exciting segment of the MultifamilyBiz + PowerHour Webcast Series. Launching on May 14, 2025, at 3:00 p.m. Eastern Standard Time, this groundbreaking episode dives deep into the arrival of AI as an active member of today s workforce. With automation and AI moving beyond simple task execution to true collaboration,...

Communication failures are silently sabotaging multifamily operations. Between overflowing inboxes, missed text messages, and information scattered across multiple platforms, your teams are spending countless hours searching for information while important details fall through the cracks.In this eye-opening discussion, Jim Rostel, COO at Anchor Northwest Property Group, shares a harrowing story about facing a lawsuit eight months after a property disaster, only to discover critical communications were inaccessible after an employee left the company. This real-world...

Join award-winning podcasters, multifamily technology innovator Kerry W. Kirby, CEO of 365 Connect, and property management expert Ernest F. Oriente of PowerHour®, for a another exciting segment of the MultifamilyBiz.com + PowerHour Webcast Series. Launching on April 16, at 3:00 p.m. Eastern Standard Time, this LIVE fast-paced 60-minute Webcast explores how purpose-driven leadership and meaningful community outreach can shape a thriving company culture, and align your values with action to boost morale, drive performance, enhances...

The toughest challenge in business today isn't technology adoption or market volatility - it's navigating meaningful organizational change. Dr. David White, cognitive anthropologist and transformation expert, joins us to reveal why roughly 70% of change initiatives fail despite good intentions and substantial resources.Drawing from his 30+ years working with organizations like Microsoft, IBM, and many others, Dr. White shares the groundbreaking insights that led him to pursue a doctorate in cognitive anthropology after witnessing repeated...

Join award-winning podcasters, multifamily technology innovator Kerry W. Kirby, CEO of 365 Connect, and property management expert Ernest F. Oriente of PowerHour®, for a another exciting segment of the MultifamilyBiz + PowerHour Webcast Series. Launching on March 19, at 3:00 p.m. Eastern Standard Time, this LIVE fast-paced 60-minute Webcast explores how the explosion of new technologies has created a crowded marketplace, making it difficult for operators to keep up, and a common place for fear...

Join award-winning podcasters, multifamily technology innovator Kerry W. Kirby, CEO of 365 Connect, and property management expert Ernest F. Oriente of PowerHour®, for a another exciting segment of the MultifamilyBiz + PowerHour Webcast Series. Launching on March 19, at 3:00 p.m. Eastern Standard Time, this LIVE fast-paced 60-minute Webcast explores how the explosion of new technologies has created a crowded marketplace, making it difficult for operators to keep up, and a common place for fear...