In boardrooms around the world, executives invest millions in team-building retreats and quirky office perks, while shareholders ask just one thing: show us the results. Is a "great culture" just pizza parties and ping-pong tables, or is it the non-negotiable foundation for sustainable profit?

What happens when you take that controversial question and force two of property management's most respected leaders to argue opposite sides?

Welcome to EDGE CASE — our new debate series where we test assumptions, challenge the status quo, and expose what people really think.

TODAY'S BIG QUESTION: Is company culture overrated, and are results all that really matter?

THE TWIST: They flipped a coin to decide who would argue which side — they may be arguing against their own beliefs.

IN THIS ROUND

Tameka Smith — With over two decades in property management, she's founded and sold a boutique rent roll, been named REIA's Australian Property Manager of the Year, and was recently made an Associate of the REIA.

Sophie Lyon — A 30-year industry veteran and Partner at Real+, Sophie has worked with iconic Melbourne brands and now focuses on training the next generation of property management leaders.

ABOUT EDGE CASE

We’re here to challenge traditional thinking in an era of disruption and change. Each episode tackles a controversial topic the industry whispers about — but rarely talks about out loud. This is intellectual combat designed to make the entire real estate industry smarter.

THE FORMAT:

• Round 1: Opening arguments

• Round 2: Cross-examination

• Round 3: Evidence bombs

• Round 4: Direct confrontation

• Round 5: Rebuttals

• Round 6: TRUTH REVEAL (they drop the act)

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Chapters

Chapters

• 00:00:54 Welcome to Edge Case: Meet Your Debaters
• 00:07:09 Opening Statements: Culture vs Results
• 00:11:02 Round 2: Cross-Examination Gets Heated
• 00:14:36 The Data Battle: Amazon, Netflix, and Toxic Cultures
• 00:18:14 Final Arguments: Finding the Balance
• 00:21:05 Truth Reveal: What They Really Believe
• 00:23:42 Perks vs Authentic Culture: The Real Distinction
• 00:31:31 Gen Z, Expectations, and the Future of Work

Connect with Tameka Smith

Website: www.tamekasmith.com.au
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tameka-smith-084142104
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tamekasmith2/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tamekasmithconsultingAU/

Connect with Sophie Lyon

Real+: https://realplus.com.au
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sophielyon

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