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Managing the Business of Doing Business
As property managers, every decision we make is based on if the numbers make sense.
When choosing, we assess whether or not the value that will be gained justifies the investment (not to mention the time, energy, and capacity of your team).
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How to Advocate for Your Needs at Work
In episode #35 of the Addicted to Busy Podcast, we dive into an important aspect of our work lives: learning what your job is trying to teach you. By confronting discomfort and advocating for our needs, we unlock valuable life...
Why You Should Stop Putting Yourself Last
In this game-changing episode of the Addicted to Busy podcast, we're diving deep into the major issue that plagues so many driven property managers: How to Stop Putting Yourself Last.
You see, most managers frantically search for...
Embracing Challenges Can Promote Growth
Are you feeling overwhelmed with responsibilities and thinking you can't possibly handle one more challenge? Well, get ready, because we're about to prove that embracing new challenges could be exactly what you need to break out of your rut and reach...
What is a Humble Brag?
Are you ever in a situation where your colleague posts something on social media and it seems like they are bragging but they do so in a subtle, humble way? This phenomenon is known as "humble brag." It can often come off as disingenuous and insincere.
In the...
Do You Experience Office Drama?
Do you think Mean Girls are just a high school drama trope — those cliquey girls who love to boss everyone else around at the expense of productivity? Think again. Sadly, their bullying tactics don’t go away when high school is over. Many property...
Why Your Reactions to Emotions are Important
Property managers have a lot on their plate. Between managing budgets, payroll, and staff all while tending to tenants' needs and concerns, things can get overwhelming - fast!
But there’s something else you need to factor in if...
Does Venting Help?
If you're a property manager, chances are you've had to deal with your fair share of tenant problems. Maybe a pipe has burst, or there's been a break-in. Whatever the problem may be, it's important to remember that venting about it isn't going to solve anything. Instead,...
The Nature of Property Management
You’re a property manager which means… you have a lot on your plate.
You’re responsible for maintaining buildings, handling tenant issues, and keeping up with the ever-changing laws and regulations.
It's no wonder that many...
High Performing Property Managers
When I think of some of the most successful property managers I know, they’re real go-getters. They set big goals, they volunteer in property management associations, they put in long hours and they pride themselves on exceeding expectations.
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Quitting is a Habit
We're often quick to give up when we don't see results right away. But what we don't realize is that quitting can become a habit. Just like any other habit, it takes time and effort to break the cycle of quitting. But it's not impossible.
We all know the feeling of wanting to...
A Starting Fact and What It Means for You
“In a study of consultants by Erin Reid, a professor at Boston University’s Questrom School of Business, managers could not tell the difference between employees who actually worked 80 hours a week and those who just pretended to....
