Our lane is multifamily tech, how it influences property management companies and ultimately renters' experience finding their next home. To be clear, we’ll stay in our lane. In this podcast, we are privileged to sit down with some of the best minds in multifamily, learn directly from them, and share what we learned with you. We’re here to have honest conversations with the leaders of this industry and the tech that defines it. Tune in to learn about what could be better, and the solutions t ...
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Multifamily Unpacked Podcasts
This podcast series discusses a multitude of topics from personal development to growing and working together as a couple. Gino and Julia Barbaro have been married for over twenty years and have six children. Gino works in multifamily real estate and education and Julia is a life coach. In this podcast, they discuss how they balance their entrepreneurial and real estate journey while raising their kids. They interview guests from many different backgrounds and unpack how they work together a ...
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Rebroadcast — The Rent Roll — What AI is actually changing in rental housing
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56:51This episode is a rebroadcast of The Rent Roll and brings together two of the clearest thinkers in rental housing. First up is your host, Jay Parsons, economist, advisor, and creator of The Rent Roll, a top-ranked podcast known for breaking down market trends, operator realities, and the forces shaping rental housing. He’s joined by Tyler Christens…
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How To Unlock Creativity in Kids with Amanda Cleary
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35:10We dive deep into the challenges parents face when finding quality books for their children and how to encourage a love for story—even if your child isn't a "natural" reader. Amanda shares her unique insights on writing the Tree Street Kids series, the nostalgia of the 90s, and why Christian fiction shouldn't feel like a "clown car" of forced lesso…
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The Honest Truth About Homeschooling: Squashing Doubts & Building Confidence
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37:39Jamie shares her transition from a traditional classroom teacher to a homeschooling mom, revealing why the system often fails "out-of-the-box" kids. We tackle the biggest fears parents face—from socialization myths to academic inadequacy—and offer practical advice on how to start, even if you feel overwhelmed. Whether you're a veteran homeschooler …
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Sharing Love Abundantly In Special Needs Families With Jolene Philo
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33:13On this episode, Julia and Gino interview Jolene Philo. Jolene is a published author, speaker, wife, and mother of a son with special needs. Her first book, A Different Dream for My Child: Meditations for Parents of Critically or Chronically Ill Children, was released in 2009 by Discovery House Publishers (DHP). Since then she has published 4 more …
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Dr Shannon Warden,five love languages,five love languages explained,five love languages summary,Things I Wish I Knew Before We Became Parents
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34:36Key Insights: 00:00 Introduction 01:30 Things I Wish I Knew Before We Became Parents 03:25 Analyzing situations 06:50 Family first and me-time 09:10 Outside influence 15:30 Whole family growing together 16:30 Realistic expectations 21:21 Defining boundaries by modeling them 25:00 You always have a choice 28:00 Its never too late to implement habits…
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🗣️ Aristotle's Secrets to Persuasion: How Leaders Use Craft, Caring, and Cause
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41:37In this fascinating discussion, Gino and Julia welcome New York Times bestselling author Jay Heinrichs (Thank You For Arguing and Aristotle's Guide to Self-Persuasion). Jay, who has advised everyone from NASA to Southwest Airlines, reveals how ancient rhetoric can be applied to modern life, politics, and business. Learn the three principles all suc…
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Michael Britti — Building, buying and believing in the power of a team
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46:05As one of the key architects behind RealPage’s $10 billion rise, Michael Britti has seen firsthand what makes mergers work, and what makes them fall apart. Before leading acquisitions that reshaped the industry, Michael built and sold his own companies, giving him rare perspective on both sides of the table. In this episode, he and Tyler Christians…
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Create Kids' Books As A Legacy W/ Timmy Bauer
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27:38On this episode, Julia and Gino interview Timmy Bauer. Timmy lives in Orlando, Florida. He is the author and illustrator of the 5 star children’s book 'Billy the Dragon' and its upcoming sequel 'The Poisonous Woods'. When not writing, illustrating, or visiting schools, he works for the Walt Disney Company as a puppeteer and actor. He also teaches c…
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The Unfiltered Truth: Raising Kids, Blended Families, and The Power of Vulnerability
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37:18Key Takeaways- ✅ Vulnerability is a Strength: Mark shares how his willingness to be vulnerable and apologize for his mistakes as a father was the key to rebuilding a strong relationship with his children, proving that true strength lies in humility and emotional honesty. ✅ Behavior Over Time Equals Trust: The Tim family uses this powerful equation …
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Finding Your Courage to Live a Life of Purpose w/ Phil McKernan
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34:14Today on the Julia & Gino Podcast, we sit down with Phil McKernan — a powerful speaker, author, and coach who helps people cut through the noise to find clarity and purpose. Known for his raw honesty and piercing questions, Phil challenges us to stop chasing empty success and instead create a life filled with meaning and joy. Get ready for a conver…
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Get Addicted to Life W/ Rob & Claudia Rowsell
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36:56#educationforlife #addictionfreelife #addictedtolife On this episode, Julia and Gino interview Rob & Claudia Rowsell. Rob Rowsell has a truly incredible story! Just a few short years ago, in 1999, he was living on the streets—homeless and unemployable. Addicted to crystal meth and crack cocaine, he was living the criminal lifestyle, performing frau…
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🏢 From $100k to $100 Million: Why Everyone Needs a "Family Office" Mindset
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30:00🔑 Key Takeaways- ✅ Adopt a Family Office Mindset: Regardless of your net worth, you must treat your personal finances and legacy with the structure of a family office: setting core values, having a mission statement, and actively directing your own investments. ✅ Build a Professional Wealth Team: Your team should include a diverse set of experts be…
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A highlight recorded live at Forum 2025. In this Forum panel, four leaders share what it actually takes to scale a centralized operating model—across asset types, management structures, and team sizes. You’ll hear from: – Joni Lowe, SVP Marketing, Pacific Urban Investors – Dom Beveridge, Founder & Principal, 20for20 – Jason Terry, Former Director o…
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Ideological Transformation W/ Amala Ekpunobi
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31:40Key Insights 00:00 Introduction 02:22 Racism in the foundation of creation 06:20 Inviting conflict with respect 10:51 Stimulus versus response 15:20 Handling negativity from peers 19:30 Think about long term and speak up 24:15 Finding truth through person’s endeavors 27:40 Wrap-up About Jake & Gino Jake & Gino are multifamily investors, operators, …
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Rebroadcast — Leading Voices in Real Estate with Tyler Christiansen on centralization before AI
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1:32:30In this special rebroadcast, Funnel CEO Tyler Christiansen joins Matt Slepin on Leading Voices in Real Estate to explore the rise of centralization in an industry overdue for operational change, and how centralization before AI is reshaping multifamily operations. Together, they unpack what Tyler calls the “new operating model” a shift toward centr…
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On this episode, Julia and Gino interview Frank McKinney. Frank is a true modern-day Renaissance man who has pushed the limits of success in his every endeavor. His early years were not very promising: upon attending his 4th high school in 4 years (he was asked to leave the first 3), he earned his high school diploma with a 1.8 GPA. So, with $50 in…
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Stop Procrastinating: Estate Planning is NOT About Money, It's About Your Legacy & Family Peace 🕊️
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39:12We expose the real reason most people avoid planning: fear and avoidance, often rooted in money archetypes (like the "Tyrant" or "Innocent"). You'll hear a powerful story about waiting too long and why the solution isn't just a legal document, but a proactive roadmap of overlooked details—like account locations, passwords, and insurance policies—th…
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Clay Bavor — Sierra — Future of agentic AI
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28:18Recorded live at Forum, this episode features a rare conversation with one of tech’s most influential minds: Clay Bavor, former head of Google Labs and now co-founder of Sierra. Clay joins Funnel CEO Tyler Christiansen to talk about the future of agentic AI—intelligent systems that don’t just respond, but act. Together, they unpack why this moment …
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Find Your Greatest Gift W/ Philip & Pauline McKernan
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45:33On this episode, Julia and Gino interview Philip and Pauline McKernan. Philip is an inspirational speaker, writer and filmmaker. He works with entrepreneurs and business leaders all over the world. When people are seeking clarity about their future or want to move through roadblocks, seen and unseen, they call Philip. As a speaker, he has inspired …
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Matt Slepin — Building careers and communities in real estate
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47:56In this episode of Multifamily Unpacked, we sit down with one of the industry's most thoughtful observers and storytellers: Matt Slepin. As a longtime executive recruiter, former lobbyist, and host of the "Leading Voices in Real Estate" podcast, Matt has had a front-row seat to the evolution of multifamily real estate over the past four decades. Ty…
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On this episode, Julia and Gino Barbaro interview Dr. Travis Corcoran. Dr. Travis is an author, philosopher and liberal arts enthusiast helping people pursue a self-taught education in critical thinking using the ancient philosophy of the Trivium. His latest book demonstrates examples that can improve at least four areas of your life by applying th…
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Forum highlight — Employee experience with the new operating model
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9:57Turnover is a sticking point in multifamily. But what if a new operating model could actually solve for that? In this Forum highlight, Ginny Decker (SVP of Operations, Monument) and Jayde Kelley (Director of Innovation, RedPeak) sit down with Funnel’s Sarah Bozarth to talk about how centralized operations are giving teams more clarity, more support…
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The 5 Apology Languages w/ Dr Jennifer Thomas
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42:31Dr. Jennifer M. Thomas is a TEDx speaker and the co-author, along with Dr. Gary Chapman (who wrote The Five Love Languages) of The 5 Apology Languages and Making Things Right at Work. She consults with companies on leadership and trust issues. Jennifer is an expert speaker on The 5 Love Languages and the 5 Apology Languages. She offers remote indiv…
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Jay Parsons — Multifamily economics beyond the rate cut
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40:07Rate cuts grabbed the headlines, but they aren’t the whole story. In this episode, Tyler Christiansen, CEO, Funnel sits down with economist Jay Parsons—also the host of The Rent Roll with Jay Parsons podcast—to dig into what really drives multifamily performance right now, and what managers and operators should watch. They cover: — Why a 25 bp cut …
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Innovation Games w/ Luke Hohman | Julia and Gino Podcast
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39:45Luke Hohmann is the Founder and CEO of Conteneo, Inc. (formerly, The Innovation Games® Company). He is also the co-founder of Every Voice Engaged Foundation, a 501 3(c) nonprofit that that helps citizens, governments and nonprofit organizations collaboratively solve problems that are unsolvable without civic engagement. Key Insights 00:00 Introduct…
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From Bed Rest to Bestseller: The Unfiltered Journey of a Mom of Six
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30:00Key Takeaways- ✅ The Power of Journaling: When high-risk pregnancies forced Fran onto bed rest, journaling became her primary coping mechanism. By writing down her fears, hopes, and observations, she unknowingly created the foundation for her book and found a way to process her experiences. ✅ Embracing a New Identity: Motherhood requires a grieving…
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Inside the Funnel — Beyond the lease with Jack Banask
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20:57In this episode of Inside the Funnel, we sit down with Jack Banask, Funnel’s Senior Director of Strategy and Operations. Jack’s role bridges product vision and operational reality, working closely with operators to simplify the most complex parts of the renter journey, from application through mid-lease. We explore how the resident experience is be…
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People see the world as they are, not as it is. If you can change, you can see the world through different lens. However it is a challenge to work on oneself. If you can do that you will be able to grow and see the world with different light. Chapters: 00:00 Introduction 02:05 Do not use love languages as weapon 07:07 Knowing and realizing our own …
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The Importance of Wills and Trusts-Don't Make This Mistake: Why 70% of Americans Are Unprepared
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30:00Key Takeaways- ✔️ The Problem with Procrastination: People often spend more time worrying about making a will than it actually takes to create one. ✔️ The Government's Plan: Without a will or trust, the state decides who gets your assets and who cares for your children. ✔️ Wills vs. Trusts: A will provides the court with instructions, while a trust…
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Jessica Beck — The people-first path to property management 3.0
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39:05Tyler Christiansen, Funnel’s CEO and host of Multifamily Unpacked, sits down with Jessica Beck, CEO of Alfred and leader of RKW Residential, and their most recent acquisition, Quarterra. Beck’s path is anything but typical. She started in consumer tech, made her way into multifamily through what was originally a services business, and now is operat…
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Create a New Mindset for a Better Future w/ Matt & Erin Ingold
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46:54Mindset transforms when we pay attention and pay attention to our thought process. It is about being aware of our thoughts that are either making us a hero or a villain of our own story. On this episode, Julia and Gino interview Matt and Erin Ingold. They dive deep into topics that relate to mindset transformation and tools such as journaling and r…
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On this episode of Multifamily Unpacked, Alex Howe, SVP Marketing and Growth at Funnel, and Tyler Christiansen, CEO at Funnel, break down the trends reshaping the industry. Forum registration is OPEN! Acquisitions are back. Cortland, Morgan, Opiniion with RentGrata and RealPage to name a few. Data blind spots: Conflicting public vs. private data on…
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Saving The Family w/ Father Leo Patalinghug
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31:46On this episode, Julia and Gino interview Father Leo Patalinghug. Born in the Philippines and raised in the Baltimore area, Fr. Leo actually developed his love for cooking while attending the seminary at the North American College in Rome. There, he became friendly with several Italian restaurant owners and would often invite them back to the stude…
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This week, Julia and Gino talk with Adam Mitchell. Adam is dad to four kids. He has been teaching families the skills of personal protection for over 20 years at his school in New York. In 2006, he recognized a specific need that most men yearned for as Dads, but didn’t have the access or understanding to the type of training they needed to truly k…
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Jason Terry — Leading with care in centralized student housing
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39:28In this episode, Tyler Christiansen, Funnel CEO, sits down with Jason Terry from Redstone Residential—and a standout speaker from last year’s Funnel Forum panel on centralization. Jason brings a rare mix of operational insight and higher-ed heart. He talks about leadership, leasing velocity, and why building centralized teams starts with empathy—no…
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The Maker Versus The Takers w/ Jerry Bowyer
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44:12About Jake & Gino Jake & Gino are multifamily investors, operators, and mentors who have created a vertically integrated real estate company that controls over $225,000,000 in assets under management. They have created the Jake & Gino community to teach others their three-step framework: Buy Right, Finance Right and Manage Right®, and to become mul…
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What Your Kids REALLY Want (It's Not More Money)
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39:30Paul shares why money is like gasoline—it can fuel your dreams or cause an inferno. We explore how money reveals your character, and why finding a sense of "enough" is key to a happy and fulfilled life. This conversation isn't just about financial lessons; it's about the legacy we're building at home. Learn why your presence and time are the most v…
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How To Create a Positive Family Culture | The Importance of Continuing Family Traditions
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11:37Gino shares how we should have the vision for our family to look like in the future and how we can work towards it through the old family traditions as well as by bringing up the new ones. Key Insights: 00:00 Introduction: What are your family traditions? 02:08 Most effective way to have quality time with your family 06:23 Life is all about creatin…
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Key Insights: 00:00 Introduction 04:15 Its easy to fall into victimhood but trusting God and surrendering can bring the breakthrough 10:12 Awakening the passion for prayer 15:02 Saving the marriage 20:10 Judy’s plans for the future 27:03 Bonus resources with Judy’s book To know more about the Judy’s initiatives visit https://judydunagan.com/ To che…
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The Monk, the Money, and Your Monsters: Unpacking Your Financial Psychology
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42:16In this powerful episode, Doug shares his deeply personal story of growing up in a family where money was "weaponized," leading to his own money-avoidant behaviors, and how he inadvertently stumbled into finance by pulling his monastery out of bankruptcy. We dive into why talking about money is often harder than talking about sex, exploring the sha…
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Forum highlight — Generative AI: What’s next for multifamily?
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12:13This episode features a standout panel discussion from Forum 2025 on the role of generative AI in multifamily. You’ll hear from: — Kelly Kutach, CMO, BH — Ian Andrews, SVP of Innovation and Data Analytics, Avanti Residential — Sarah Allwardt, Director of Marketing and Resident Experience, Kane Realty Corporation Moderated by Cameron Skaff, Senior D…
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Secrets Of Brilliant Mompreneurs w/ Lani Jackson
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33:45Key Insights: 00:00 Introduction 03:11 Idea and the need to create DealGen’ 08:30 Shiny object syndrome and long-term thinking 13:51 Inflection point – a pivotal moment for Brian 20:48 Brian’s financial results in 2019 23:58 Cleaning up the business to present in a clear and concise way in order to get the deal done 26:36 Companies like Fast Signs …
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Inside the Funnel — Agentic AI with Cameron Skaff
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21:16Welcome back to Season 4 of Multifamily Unpacked—and our brand-new mini-series: Inside the Funnel. We’re kicking things off with Cameron Skaff, Senior Director of Client Strategy and AI at Funnel, who works hand-in-hand with operators to bring AI-native workflows, centralization, and leasing hubs to life. In this episode, Hannah O’Leary sits down w…
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Key Moments: 00:00 Introduction 03:15 How to reach the marketplace with effective story-telling? 05:18 Seven stages of crafting a story with a key message 11:59 Importance of fatherhood 19:06 Fatherhood is atmospheric 24:15 You can’t figure out fatherhood until you think about it 25:17 How to be a better father? 30:00 One cannot be stronger than a …
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Start Thinking Rich: How To Unlock Your Rich Mindset with Dr. Brad
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38:10If you've ever wondered why smart people make poor money choices, or how to break free from generational financial patterns, this episode offers incredible insights and tools. We'll explore the power of "money scripts," the danger of blaming external factors, and the harsh truths that can transform your financial future. This isn't just about wealt…
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Josh Gampp — How UDR evolved its centralization strategy
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51:53UDR a longtime centralization pioneer in multifamily, eventually hit a crossroads. In this episode, Josh Gampp, SVP of Centralized Operations and CTO at UDR, shares how the company evolved from building its own internal CRM to partnering with Funnel and rolling out a product suite built for centralization. He dives into what drove the shift, how th…
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How To Have Better Conversations | Dr Heather Holleman
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36:38DR. HEATHER HOLLEMAN is an associate teaching professor at Penn State, speaker, and author. She has written eight books, including the bestseller Seated with Christ: Living Freely in a Culture of Comparison, and an award-winning book on evangelism (cowritten with her husband, Ashley Holleman) called Sent: Living a Life That Invites Others to Jesus.…
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Today Julia and Gino dive deep into their own experience of getting into reading Bible. Trillia shares how she got interested in writing books and especially the book’ 52 Weeks in the Word’. Rather than jumping around the Bible, you can jump into the Trillia’s book that will take you through the entirety of the Scriptures in one year! To understand…
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Raising "Faith That Sticks": Nurturing Preteens in a Changing World
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33:043 Key Takeaways: The Preteen Void: There's a significant lack of resources for parenting and discipling preteens, an age group facing unique challenges and rapid development that demands intentional guidance. Relationship is Key: Strengthening and maintaining an open, strong relationship with your children, even when they push back, is crucial for …
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