Multifamily Excellence

How do values shape long-term success in real estate?

In this episode of Multifamily Excellence, Dave Marcinkowski, founding partner of Madera Residential, joins host Jonathan Treble to discuss:

• How mentorship and relationships shaped his career path.
• The risks of transitioning to property ownership, including lessons from the 2008 crisis.
• Why constant and never-ending improvement (CANEI) is the core of his business strategy.

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What’s next for multifamily technology?

In this episode of Multifamily Excellence, Eric Broughton, CEO of OK2Charge, joins host Jonathan Treble to discuss:

• The future of EV charging in multifamily
• Lessons from RealPage & Expedia acquisitions
• How to build and scale successful proptech companies

Eric’s career has spanned multiple industries, from steel mills to Silicon Valley. In this conversation, he shares insider insights ...

What does it take to lead 18,000 associates across 9,000 communities?

For David Diestel, CEO of FirstService Residential, the answer lies in trust, culture and a people-first approach to leadership.

In this episode of Multifamily Excellence, David joins host Jonathan Treble to share his incredible career journey—from chemical engineering to uniting 24 brands under the FirstService name. 

David reveals how daily rituals like ...

In this episode of Multifamily Excellence, Jonathan Treble sits down with Cara Athmann, COO of Cardinal Group Companies, to reveal how AI and culture come together to redefine success in multifamily. 

Renowned for her expertise in tech-powered transformation, Cara takes us inside Cardinal’s groundbreaking approach. Here, AI isn’t just a tool—it’s a catalyst that frees teams from administrative overload and empowers them to create au...

Curiosity + Persistence = Power

On this episode of Multifamily Excellence, host Jonathan Treble takes you inside the playbook with Moshe Crane, VP of Branding and Strategic Initiatives at Sage Ventures, as they explore Moshe’s journey from cold-calling in commercial real estate to shaking up the multifamily industry.

Moshe’s strategy? Never stop questioning. Whether it’s building influence through his podcast or staying ahead with AI...

How to Bet on Yourself and Win: Natalie Cariola’s Blueprint for Scaling Proptech and Leading with Confidence

In this episode of Multifamily Excellence, host Jonathan Treble sits down with Natalie Cariola, CRO at SmartRent, to reveal the bold decisions and strategic risks that propelled her from a leasing agent to a powerhouse in proptech. Discover how Natalie helped scale Zumper into an industry leader, all while embracing...

What does it really take to lead in the multifamily industry today? In this episode of Multifamily Excellence, Terry Slattery, CEO of IDScan.net, reveals how automation and biometrics are redefining property management.

From boosting security to delivering standout resident experiences, Terry dives into the tech trends shaping the industry and what’s coming next.

Terry also breaks down the leadership principles that have driven his s...

This episode of Multifamily Excellence is a masterclass in career evolution and strategic networking. Mike Wolber, Chief Sales Officer at Apartment List, shares the playbook behind his rise in the multifamily industry. His journey from the fast-paced world of Nike to leading high-performing teams in multifamily is a story of relentless ambition, prudent moves and calculated risks.

Mike doesn’t just talk about success; he e...

In this episode of Multifamily Excellence, we explore the inspiring journey of Tony Sousa, Vice President of Marketing Relations at RPM Living - a journey that challenges traditional career paths and underscores the power of effective leadership.

Join us as Tony shares how his unconventional career path shaped a leadership style that’s anything but ordinary. His ability to blend resilience, adaptability and emotional intelligence is...

In this episode of Multifamily Excellence, Steve Boyack, COO of JVM Realty and President of JVM Management, chronicles his fascinating journey from the Peace Corps to real estate, highlighting the pivotal experiences that shaped his leadership style and business acumen.

Steve candidly delves into how his early entrepreneurial endeavors and perilous work in conflict zones ultimately taught him to value community insight, adapt quickl...

In this episode of Multifamily Excellence, Jennifer Staciokas, President of Western Wealth Communities and VP, People and Technology at Western Wealth Capital, recounts how a temporary leasing agent position in college unexpectedly kick-started her illustrious 25-year career in real estate.

Jennifer offers fascinating perspective on how she successfully built Western Wealth Capital’s property management company from scratch in less ...

In this episode of Multifamily Excellence, Samuel Mtunga, principal at XFD Real Estate Partners, chronicles his riveting journey from temp laborer in student housing to co-founder of one of its most formidable management companies. 

Samuel candidly reflects on the challenges he faced in XFD’s early years. He describes how limited resources and evolving needs required him to deftly juggle multiple roles and responsibilities...

In this episode of Multifamily Excellence, Matt Fiascone, president of The Habitat Company, offers intriguing insight into his illustrious career.  

Starting with his serendipitous foray into the real estate industry, Matt recounts his journey through the evolution of asset management - from manual, paper-based processes to today’s sophisticated digital tools - emphasizing the necessity of adapting, learning and staying cu...

In this episode of Multifamily Excellence, Girish Gehani, COO of Trilogy Real Estate Group, shares the game-changing strategies that have propelled Trilogy to success.

Girish emphasizes the fundamental importance of cultivating strong relationships — both with clients and third-party organizations — and discusses how the relationships he has built over the course of his career have ultimately shaped Trilogy's innovati...

In this episode of Multifamily Excellence, you'll hear from David Danish, Senior Vice President of Revenue Management, Marketing, and Strategic Initiatives at LivCor, a Blackstone Company.

David shares insights on his multifamily career progression, from his first role at Nessel Development to the years he spent working his way up to an influential leadership role at RealPage. He emphasizes the importance of creating ...