In 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...
Nov 23, 2022•47 min•Season 7Ep. 117
In 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!...
Nov 11, 2022•46 min•Season 7Ep. 116
In 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. ...
Nov 05, 2022•52 min•Season 7Ep. 115
As 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. Ad...
Oct 24, 2022•1 hr 12 min•Season 7Ep. 114
This 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...
Sep 26, 2022•17 min•Season 7Ep. 113
In 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 Qu...
Sep 12, 2022•36 min•Season 7Ep. 112
There 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 ...
Aug 25, 2022•41 min•Season 7Ep. 111
In 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 Download the SHI Connect App: Apple App Store: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/shi-connect/id1609251565 Google Play: https://play.google.com/store/apps/d...
Aug 01, 2022•39 min•Season 6Ep. 110
In 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 res...
Jun 22, 2022•47 min•Season 6Ep. 109
In 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 initia...
May 19, 2022•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 108
This 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 hou...
Apr 28, 2022•1 hr 27 min•Season 6Ep. 107
The 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.InterfaceStuden...
Apr 18, 2022•37 min•Season 6Ep. 106
In 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.
Apr 01, 2022•1 hr 11 min•Season 6Ep. 105
This 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 journe...
Mar 17, 2022•1 hr 19 min•Season 6Ep. 104
This 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 s...
Feb 15, 2022•56 min•Season 6Ep. 103
There 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...
Feb 03, 2022•37 min•Season 6Ep. 102
On 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 I...
Jan 24, 2022•1 hr 38 min•Season 6Ep. 101
It'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...
Jan 10, 2022•1 hr 15 min•Season 6Ep. 100
In 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...
Dec 14, 2021•43 min•Season 6Ep. 99
In 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 Vartabe...
Dec 07, 2021•1 hr 5 min•Season 6Ep. 98
In 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 s...
Nov 30, 2021•1 hr 5 min•Season 6Ep. 97
In 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 stud...
Nov 22, 2021•1 hr 27 min•Season 6Ep. 96
In 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 bac...
Sep 30, 2021•1 hr 16 min•Season 6Ep. 95
In 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...
Sep 24, 2021•34 min•Season 6Ep. 94
It'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.VectorS...
Sep 20, 2021•54 min•Season 6Ep. 93
There 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 ...
Jul 01, 2021•54 min•Season 6Ep. 92
In 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...
Jun 15, 2021•1 hr 12 min•Season 6Ep. 91
Due 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 ...
May 20, 2021•57 min•Season 6Ep. 90
Nationwide, 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 ...
Apr 19, 2021•39 min•Season 6Ep. 89
In 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/
Apr 19, 2021•51 min•Ep. 88
