Multifamily Excellence

How do you lead 51,000+ units and still make time to ask questions, stay curious, and mentor the next generation of leaders? In this episode of Multifamily Excellence, Renee Zahn, Managing Director at Greystar, joins host Tony Sousa to explore how intentional leadership, open communication, and local focus help drive lasting results. Here’s what you’ll learn: ➡️ Why asking questions can be more powerful than giving answers ➡️ How to stay grounded even as your portfolio grows  ...

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.Dave shares his insider knowledge on real estate, leadership and build...

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 multifamilyLessons from RealPage & Expedia acquisitionsHow to build and scale successful proptech companiesEric’s career has spanned multiple industries, from steel mills to Silicon Valley. In this conversation, he shares insider insights on what’s coming next in real estate technology. Hit play now to stay...

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 “First Call” huddles and programs like “Be the Difference” have...

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 authentic, human-centered resident experiences. Cara’s phi...