#65 - The New Definition of Success: Without the Burnout with Laura Ryan
[Episode #65]
This industry can be the most rewarding and the most stressful. Find out from one Community Manager who has some amazing advice about your career and wellness.
What you will learn in this podcast:
Advice for Leasing Agents, Property Managers, and Regionals
What To Really Focus On
How To Define Your Success
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Multifamily Podcast Video for Career Success without Burnout
“Sometimes you have to go slow to speed up!”
In this Episode
In this podcast interview with the multi-family property manager Laura Ryan, we talk about her amazing career, the importance of wellness, and how to define your career/success so that it works for you! We are so lucky to get to talk with Laura on today’s episode of Marketing Home, Marketing You! You can hear her on the full podcast above or go through the parts with the time codes below. This episode is also available on Spotify and Apple Podcast.
Get the answers to these questions from a real property manager:
What do you look for in a leasing agent?
What advice would you give?
How did you handle difficult times?
Know a property manager that would be great for the podcast? Email us!
Challenges Faced when Becoming a Property Manager in Multifamily Housing Industry
Biggest Challenges You Faced Becoming A Property Manager - 2:49
There are always fires to put out, but the biggest challenges are the residents (making sure they are happy and everything is running smoothly). Everyone has different needs. Every problem has a different solution. You have to be able to “Manage Up” with each distinct personality.
So much great advice here!
How to Change your Mindset when you are a Property Manager in a Difficult Situation
How Did You Get Your Mindset To Manager in Check? - 5:30
Without a focus on wellness, this job can get really tough.
Eat well.
Sleep well.
Fight the brain fog and sugar crash.
Managers can not shut down, we need energy and focus. Strive to learn how to prioritize and get your career in focus.
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Get Advice from an Experienced Multifamily Industry Expert about Coping with Busy Schedules
What Advice Do You Have For Busy Property Managers? - 8:30
Time-blocks! You can’t sit down for 3 hrs to do accounting and ignore residents. But you have to focus on the task at hand.
What does that mean for you? Listen UP!
Laura suggests:
1. If something requires more attention than 60 seconds, then make a note for later and/or delegate.
2. Create a team you can depend on!
What does Success Mean for this Multifamily Industry Expert?
Your Success What Does It Mean For You? - 23:57
Remember the interview question, “Where do you want to be in 10 years?”
So many people think there is one way to move through this industry but there are so many jobs and places where you can find fulfillment. Align your interests and talents and you might find you are happier on a different path!
OUR FAVORITE TIPS TO BECOME A KICK-BUTT LEASING AGENT
The Multifamily Marketing Membership contains Video and Printable Training for you and your team from the industry’s best educators. Check out a piece from one of our most requested training series here.
This worksheet will give you eight ways to become a better leasing agent.
Micro-Cultures in Multifamily Industry - Can they Make or Break a Community?
How can Micro-Cultures Make or Break a Community? - 25:35
Micro-Cultures. That’s a buzzword we hear a lot but tune in to see how much it can affect your team and community.
MUST WATCH! 👀
We hope you learned as much from Laura as we did. She was such a great guest. Be sure to check out more great info on our podcast and don’t forget: LIKE, SHARE, AND SUBSCRIBE.
Happy Sprouting!
Who is Laura Ryan?
After having a terrible experience with a Leasing Agent, Laura Ryan decided that there had to be a better way AND SHE FOUND IT! Laura Ryan is a fan of all things Disney and a dog lover. She has an extensive background in property management with a career spanning 27 years. She started part-time as a Leasing Consultant and worked her way up the ranks to Operations Manager before leaving and starting her own business. She is the owner of 4 Wellness and is devoted to helping her multifamily colleagues achieve their health and wellness goals. She understands the unique challenges related to our industry and can customize a plan to fit your hectic schedule.
The 4 Wellness Virtual Studio has all of the tools, resources, and support to keep you and your team their happiest and healthiest!
You can reach Laura via email at four.wellness@outlook.com or connect on Facebook @4wellnessvirtualgym or on Instagram @laura.4wellness.
“The hard stuff is a Process, but if you can follow a Process, you can do anything in this business.” - Laura Ryan
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