Beste Tech Nest podcasts (2024)

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Tech Nest Final Episode—Thank you! 18:19

20d ago18:19

18:19

I never intended to publish over 200 podcast episodes. I truly thought I'd do 30 or 40—at most—and then move on to something else. However, the constant support I received across the entire industry motivated me to keep going. I love this industry and intend on going nowhere anytime soon. But the time has come to set the podcast aside and focus mor…

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Blueprint Conference Conversations Part 4 26:16

21d ago26:16

26:16

In this special episode, you'll get to listen in on conversations I had while attending Blueprint Conference, 2024. Here's the list of guests in this Part 4 of my Blueprint Conversations series. Brad Pilgrim, Co-founder and CEO, Parity https://www.linkedin.com/in/bradpilgrim/ https://www.paritygo.com/ Vikas Gupta, CEO, Azibo https://www.linkedin.co…

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Blueprint Conference Conversations Part 3 37:07

1M ago37:07

37:07

In this special episode, you'll get to listen in on conversations I had while attending Blueprint Conference, 2024. Here's the list of guests in this Part 3 of my Blueprint Conversations series. Pierre Calzadilla, Co-founder & COO at Upfront https://www.linkedin.com/in/pierrecalzadilla https://myupfront.com Mukund Venkatakrishnan, Co-founder & CEO …

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Rental Listings Marketplace 3.0 with Anthemos Georgiades, CEO at Zumper 29:46

2M ago29:46

29:46

In this conversation I'm joined by Zumper Co-founder and CEO, Anthemos Georgiades. We discuss the evolving landscape of the rental market, highlighting the record supply of rental units in 2024 and the implications for renters and property management companies. I was excited to discuss the latest partnership between Zumper and Airbnb, exploring how…

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Advancing EV Charging Amenities for Multifamily with Nicholas Johnson, Founder and CEO of Orange Charger 49:10

2M ago49:10

49:10

In this conversation, I talk with Nicholas Johnson, Founder and CEO of Orange Charger, about the challenges and opportunities in the EV charging industry, particularly for multifamily homes. He describes the importance of user experience, connectivity, and the role of software in managing energy consumption. We also get into the evolving landscape …

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Creating an Excellent Guest Experience with Peter Gudmundsson, CEO of BeHome247 40:32

2M ago40:32

40:32

Peter Gudmundsson, CEO of BeHome 247, discusses the challenges and opportunities in the short-term rental and vacation rental industry. He emphasizes the importance of delivering a consistently excellent guest experience and the need for brand consistency. Gudmundsson also addresses the impact of local zoning regulations on the industry and the rol…

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Blueprint Conference Conversations Part 2 29:58

2M ago29:58

29:58

In this special episode, you'll get to listen in on conversations I had while attending Blueprint Conference, 2024. Here's the list of guests in this Part 2 of my Blueprint Conversations series. Kenon Chen, EVP of Strategy and Growth at Clear Capital https://www.linkedin.com/in/kenon-chen-72201b4/ https://www.clearcapital.com/ John Rogers, Chief Da…

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The Next Iteration in Property Management for Self-Managing Landlords with Dana Dunford, Co-founder and CEO of Hemlane 44:01

2M ago44:01

44:01

In this episode, Dana Dunford, Co-founder and CEO of Hemlane, joins the show to discuss the evolving landscape of property management for self-managing real estate investors. Hemlane is a venture-backed platform that simplifies rental property management by offering tools for inspections, repairs, tenant coordination, and more, all in one place. Da…

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Bringing All Systems Together in Property Management with Jason Griffith, Co-founder and Co-CEO of Synco 44:49

3M ago44:49

44:49

In this epsidoe, I talk with Jason Griffith, Co-founder and Co-CEO of Synco, to explore how they simplify communication for property management teams. With the overload of emails and messages, Synco offers a real-time messaging platform to streamline collaboration and organize conversations. It lets users control inbox notifications and easily incl…

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3D Printed Homes With Recycled Materials with Gene Eidelman, Co-founder of Azure Printed Homes 36:24

3M ago36:24

36:24

Gene Eidelman, Co-founder of Azure, discusses how they are using 3D printing technology to create and build prefab homes. They use recycled polymers and fiberglass instead of traditional materials, making their homes faster to build and more affordable. We also get into the national housing shortage, affordability crisis, and reducing environmental…

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Modern Modular Platform for Real Estate Operations with Andrew Becker, CEO and Co-founder of Billions 47:04

3M ago47:04

47:04

In this episode, I chat with Andrew Becker, CEO and Co-founder of Billions, a real estate operations platform built for high-volume teams. We explore how Billions automates data tracking and enhances team efficiency, especially in today’s challenging market. Andrew shares his journey from the Air Force to building a successful real estate team and …

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Blueprint Conference Conversations, Part 1 with Bo Lais, Heather Harmon, and Kevin Shtofman 40:57

3M ago40:57

40:57

More about each guest in this special episode: Bo Lais, Founder and CEO at Lula Bo Lais is a serial entrepreneur and current CEO/Founder of Lula, a proptech company focused on reinventing maintenance for property managers and investors. Rental property maintenance technology and software powered by a network of vetted contractors. Connect with Bo C…

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Building for Tighter-Knit Communities with Phil Levin, Founder and CEO of Live Near Friends 40:39

3M ago40:39

40:39

In this episode, Phil Levin, Founder and CEO of Live Near Friends, shares insights on the importance of proximity in shaping our lives and the potential for multiplayer mode housing. He discusses the benefits of living near friends and family, how transportation influences city design, and the rise of cul-de-sac communities. Phil also touches on th…

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Reshaping Turnover Services in Multifamily with Greg Sack, Partner and CMO of Pinch 41:42

4M ago41:42

41:42

Greg Sack, partner and CMO of Pinch, discusses how Pinch is reshaping the multifamily industry's approach to turnover and common area cleaning. Pinch offers centralized solutions for property management companies, bridging the gap and providing efficient cleaning services. The conversation covers topics such as the challenges of finding cleaners, t…

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The Impact of Pest Control in Property Management and Tenant Experience with Landon Cooley, Co-founder and CEO of Pest Share 45:53

4M ago45:53

45:53

In this episode, I chat with Landon Cooley, CEO and Co-founder of Pest Share, about the crucial yet often overlooked role of pest control in property management. Landon highlights the challenges of dealing with specialty pests like bed bugs and cockroaches, which can cause major issues in multi-family settings. Pest Share offers a solution by provi…

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Data-Driven Decision-Making in Real Estate with Jason Lewris, Co-founder at Parcl Labs 40:48

5M ago40:48

40:48

In this episode, I chat with Jason Lewis, co-founder of Parcel Labs, about the evolving landscape of real estate data. We dive into the power of real-time housing data, how it's becoming more transparent, and the impact it's having on the market. Jason shares insights on how Parcel Labs is leading the charge by providing unparalleled access to hous…

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Where is Proptech Headed from the Triple Win Podcast with Andrew Smallwood, VP of Revenue at Second Nature 39:05

5M ago39:05

39:05

This episode is a bit different. I recorded this as an episode for the Triple Win Podcast with Andrew Smallwood, VP of Revenue at Second Nature. So today, I'll be playing the role of guest and Andrew is host. Enjoy this fun discussion on where proptech is headed. -- From the Triple Win Podcast: Few things have changed the property management indust…

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Navigating M&A in the Proptech Industry with Ben Lerner, Managing Director of Lerner Associates 51:31

5M ago51:31

51:31

Join me as I chat with Ben Lerner, Managing Director of Lerner Associates, about M&A in the proptech industry. Ben shares his unique insights from his background in tech and real estate, focusing on the importance of licenses and the evolving dynamics of user licensing. We discuss the differences between M&A and venture capital markets, highlightin…

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A New Era in Lending with Kirill Bensonoff, Co-founder and CEO of New Silver 33:30

5M ago33:30

33:30

Kirill Bensonoff, CEO and Co-founder of New Silver, a fintech company that provides loans for fix and flip projects, joins Tech Nest to discuss the current state of the real estate market, the challenges faced by investors, and how New Silver differentiates itself from other lenders. Kirill explains how their technology, including a pricing engine,…

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The Evolution of Tenant Screening with Steve Carroll, Co-founder and CEO of Findigs 46:51

5M ago46:51

46:51

Steve Carroll, CEO and co-founder of Fine Diggs, discusses the issue of rental fraud and its impact on the rental application process. He highlights that 25% of all evictions are attributable to rental application fraud and explains how fraudsters use stolen or fraudulent information to lease properties and wait out the eviction process. Carroll em…

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Prioritizing Data Security and Addressing Biases in AI Algorithms with Lindsay Liu, Co-founder and CEO of Super 38:00

5M ago38:00

38:00

Lindsay Liu, Co-founder and CEO of Super, discusses the challenges property managers face with busy work and inefficient communication. Property managers spend a significant amount of time on tasks like email and phone calls, which can be automated and streamlined. Super aims to centralize communications and automate tasks for property managers, al…

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Demystifying Real Estate Auctions with Steven Jacobs, President at Ten-X 39:04

5M ago39:04

39:04

In this episode of Tech Nest, I explore commercial real estate auctions with Stephen Jacobs, President of Ten-X. Stephen shares his journey leading Ten-X (which is a really cool story, BTW) and debunks myths about auctions, explaining their strategic advantages beyond just distressed properties. Learn how Ten-X leverages data and technology to stre…

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A Fresh Approach to Fractional Homeownership with Frank Rohde, Founder and CEO of Ownify 40:25

6M ago40:25

40:25

Here's a fun one for y'all. Frank Rohde, Founder and CEO of Ownify, a company working to revolutionize homeownership through fractional ownership joins the show. Frank shares insights into Ownify's innovative model that helps first-time homebuyers with good income and credit but limited savings gradually build equity in their homes. You'll hear abo…

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Innovative Solutions for Risk Assessment and Loss Control in Insurance with Valkyrie Holmes, Founder and CEO of Faura 38:00

6M ago38:00

38:00

In this episode we dig into the side of real estate that seems to be the big, sleeping topic: insurance. Valkyrie Holmes, Founder and CEO of Faura, discusses the impact of natural disasters on insurance, the challenges faced by insurance companies, and the innovative solutions offered by Faura. The conversation covers risk assessment, loss control …

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Assumable Loan Opportunities in Residential Real Estate with Raunaq Singh, CEO and Founder of Roam 39:48

6M ago39:48

39:48

We've got a solid interview for y'all this week. Raunaq Singh, Founder and CEO of Roam, comes on the show to discuss their platform for purchasing homes using assumable low-rate mortgages. Raunaq digs into the history of assumable mortgages, the potential size of the market, and the challenges and opportunities for buyers and sellers. Raunaq also e…

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Uncovering Hidden Inventory in Real Estate with Amanda Orson, Founder and CEO of Galleon 34:16

6M ago34:16

34:16

Have we all been ignoring opportunities to uncover inventory? Amanda Orson, Founder and CEO of Galleon, reveals the hidden potential in the real estate marketplace by exposing inventory not visible on the MLS. She shares insights on industry challenges and opportunities, and how technological advances are revolutionizing real estate transactions. A…

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Churn Prevention in Property Management with Lior Abramovich, Co-founder and CEO of Blanket 45:59

6M ago45:59

45:59

I'm super excited for this episode's guest, Lior Abramovich, co-founder and CEO of Blanket. Blanket is a property retention platform, designed to help property managers reduce churn and better inform owners. Discover how Blanket launched to immediate acclaim and rapidly assembled a team driven by a shared mission. Lior outlines the dual aspects of …

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The Future of Venture Capital in Proptech with Nima Wedlake, Managing Director at Thomvest Ventures 44:49

6M ago44:49

44:49

He's back! Nima Wedlake, Managing Director at ThomVest Ventures, about the current state of Proptech and the themes he is tracking for 2024. We focused on an essay Nima penned, covering several topics including control point software, AI's impact on construction productivity, and the rise of home services businesses. Nima discusses the challenges a…

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Modern Deal Coordination for Agents with Vijay Gopalswamy, Founder and CEO of Trackxi 31:57

6M ago31:57

31:57

This episode is focused on tech providing the means to execute the basics, at a high level, for real estate agents, teams, and brokerages. Vijay Gopalswamy, founder and CEO of Traxy, a deal-tracking tool for real estate professionals, shares his story of why he started Trackxi due to a void in the market for a great transaction coordinating platfor…

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Greener, Smarter Buildings with Jean-Simon Venne, CTO and Co-founder at BrainBox AI 36:23

6M ago36:23

36:23

More about BrainBox AI and Jean-Simon Founded in 2017, BrainBox AI was created to address two critical issues currently facing the built environment: carbon emissions and energy consumption. As innovators in the decarbonization movement, BrainBox AI’s game-changing HVAC technology leverages AI to make buildings smarter, greener, and more efficient.…

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Busting Real Estate Data Myths with Mike Simonsen, President of Altos Research 46:09

7M ago46:09

46:09

Mike Simonsen, President of Altos Research, joins Tech Nest today to discuss real estate data and some of the myths around mortgage rate lock-ins. Altos Research offers local and national real estate data to financial institutions, real estate pros, and investors. Simonsen reveals that the lock-in effect started in 2014, not 2022, due to falling mo…

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Building an International Home Search Portal with Chet Kittleson, Co-founder and CEO of Far Homes 39:26

7M ago39:26

39:26

Chet Kittleson, Co-founder and CEO of Far Homes, shares how the company is simplifying international home buying. Born from the pandemic's remote work trend, Far Homes helps people buy and sell homes abroad, starting with Mexico. They offer a thorough real estate search platform, connect buyers with local agents, and focus on high-demand markets li…

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Brokerage-As-A-Service for Residential Real Estate Agents with Stephen Capezza, President at Side 29:39

7M ago29:39

29:39

This week's engaging interview is with Stephen "Capz" Capezza, President of Side. Stephen shares his journey in real estate and provides a deep dive into Side's unique brokerage-as-a-service model. Side is a true pioneer in the real estate brokerage space as the only brokerage-as-a-service platform. The success of this platform can be seen based on…

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Next-Gen Property Management Solutions for Multifamily with Ned Murphy, General Manager at Level M 40:07

7M ago40:07

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In this conversation, I talk with Ned Murphy, the General Manager at Level M, about the state of the multifamily industry and the role of smart buildings. We discuss the impact of new construction on the market, the competitive dynamics and concessions in the industry, and the challenges of hardware and software integration. Ned shares more about L…

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Flexible Rent and Renter-Centric Solutions in Multifamily with David Sullivan, Managing Director at Best Egg 38:02

7M ago38:02

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In this episode of Tech Nest, we have a returning guest, David Sullivan, on the show. David was previously CEO of a company called Till, which was acquired by Best Egg. David's been working to bring flexible rent solutions to the renters market, and through the acquisition by Best Egg, is now better positioned to do so. We get into the challenges o…

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Building Real Estate Brands with Brian Boero, Co-founder at 1000WATT 41:15

7M ago41:15

41:15

This is the type of conversation I should have had on the show a long time ago. Industry veteran, brand-builder, and all-around great guy, Brian Boero joins the show today. Brian is Co-founder at the branding and strategy agency, 1000WATT. They focus exclusively on working with brands in the real estate vertical including brokerages, lenders, and t…

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Utilizing Local Data Intelligence with Vincent-Charles Hodder, Co-founder and CEO at Local Logic 41:02

7M ago41:02

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This week's interview features Vincent Hodder, Co-founder and CEO of Local Logic. Local Logic is a location intelligence platform that focuses on digitizing the built world and providing predictive analytics for addresses in the US and Canada. They have a massive data set of 100 billion unique data points, which allows them to understand and quanti…

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Amplifying Amenities for Multifamily Operators with Everett Lynn, Founder and CEO of Amenify 49:45

8M ago49:45

49:45

This week's guest is Everett Lynn, Founder and CEO of Amenify, a plug and play platform for amenity services in the multifamily space. We discuss Amenify's recent growth trajectory (hint: they've been on fire!). Everett shares his insights on different types of fundraising and the challenges of disruption in the real estate industry—a topic that is…

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Unlocking Storage Potential in All Properties with Joseph Woodbury, CEO and Founder of Neighbor.com 50:11

8M ago50:11

50:11

It's my second time interviewing Joseph Woodbury, co-founder and CEO of Neighbor.com. In case you missed, Joseph previously joined Tyler Cauble and I for a live stream on Tyler's CRE YouTube channel. This time for Tech Nest, we switched up the topics. We get into how his company is disrupting the self-storage industry by leveraging the peer-to-peer…

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Streamlining Security Deposits for Property Managers and Owners with Conor Brennan, Co-founder at Rentable 42:59

8M ago42:59

42:59

I promise you, discussing security deposits isn't as boring as it may seem. This week, I'm joined by Conor Brennan, Co-founder of Rentable, a security deposit management platform for residential real estate. He shares about the pain points of security deposits, including the legal challenges and outdated processes. We dig into the importance of int…

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Advanced Maintenance Data in Property Management with Ray Hespen, Co-founder and CEO of Property Meld 44:41

8M ago44:41

44:41

This week, I'm fortunate to be joined by fellow South Dakotan, Ray Hespen. Ray is CEO and co-founder of Property Meld, a maintenance automation software company. based in Rapid City, South Dakota. Let's start with some performance metrics from Property Meld's 2023: $723,997,461 in repairs completed 8,467,099 maintenance phone calls eliminated 378,0…

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AI-Powered Real Estate Data with Zach Gorman, Co-founder and COO at RealReports 42:48

9M ago42:48

42:48

In this episode, I interview Zach Gorman, co-founder and COO of RealReports, an AI-powered real estate data platform that consolidates multiple data sources and provides agents with comprehensive reports. The platform offers agents the ability to generate new business, win deals, and conduct research and diligence more efficiently. We discuss the c…

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Episode 200 Reflection, Reflection, and Updates with Host Nate Smoyer 32:50

9M ago32:50

32:50

For episode 200 of Tech Nest, I wanted to share some thoughts on the journey of the podcast, as well as some general life and work updates. Of course I owe so much to so many in the industry—so I spend some time discussing past guests and what this show means to me. You'll hear a brief bit of the success stories of startups featured on the show and…

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Bringing Trust to Real Estate Transactions with Pat Kinsel, Founder and CEO of Proof 46:08

9M ago46:08

46:08

Pat Kinsel is back for his second appearance on Tech Nest. Pat is the Founder and CEO of Proof, an intelligent platform that combines auditable verification with cryptographic evidence to securely execute legally binding agreements. We waste no time getting into why Proof rebranded from being known as Notarize and how the new brand more accurately …

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Next-Gen AI in Apartment Leasing with Matt Service, COO of Apartment List 37:03

9M ago37:03

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Today's guest is Matt Service, COO of Apartment List. In this episode, Matt discusses the unique user experience and value proposition of Apartment List's matchmaking rental marketplace and announces the company's latest innovation: Lea Pro. As they describe it, Lea Pro is "a groundbreaking AI-powered leasing assistant designed to work hand-in-hand…

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VC Investment into Defensible Proptech Companies with Gavin Myers, Partner at Prudence VC 44:59

10M ago44:59

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This week's featured guest is Gavin Myers, Managing Partner at Prudence, an early-stage venture capital firm focused on investing in technology companies in the real estate sector. We dig into Gavin's background and transition to proptech, as well as Prudence's investment strategy of backing differentiated and defensible companies. Gavin shares the…

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Mid-Term Workforce Housing with Yeves Perez, Co-founder and CEO of Workbnb 46:13

10M ago46:13

46:13

Yves Perez, CEO of WorkBnB, discusses the significance of workforce housing and the challenges faced by workers in the construction industry. He highlights the importance of mental health and the need for comfortable accommodations for workers who have to travel for their jobs. Perez explains the practical differences of workforce housing compared …

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Modern Mobile Access for Multifamily with Brandon Peterson, CEO at Geokey 35:05

10M ago35:05

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Brandon Peterson, the founder and CEO of GeoKey, discusses the benefits of mobile access control and property management solutions. He shares his background as a serial entrepreneur and the inspiration behind starting GeoKey. Brandon explains the importance of partnerships and integrations in the proptech industry and how GeoKey is leveraging AI to…

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Real Estate Data as a Media Company with Clayton Collins, Founder and CEO of HW Media 36:49

11M ago36:49

36:49

In this episode we have Clayton Collins, the Founder and CEO of HW Media. Clayton discusses the growth and vision of HW Media, the challenges of building a media powerhouse, predictions for the real estate market in 2024, and their upcoming annual event, The Gathering. Clayton shares insights on interest rates, inventory, and consumer psychology in…

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Advances in Tenant Screening Processes with Tim Ray, Founder and CEO at VeriFast 38:41

11M ago38:41

38:41

Tim Ray, CEO of VeriFast, discusses the importance of identity verification in the real estate industry and the challenges of tenant fraud. He explains how VeriFast's single-source verification platform helps verify individuals' identities and financial details, providing a more secure and flexible screening process for renters—especially for those…

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