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Solving for Multifamily

Paul Marks

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Frequency: 1 episode/50d. Total Eps: 21

Welcome to the world of multifamily, where residential meets commercial. In the ”Solving for Multifamily Podcast,” join host Paul Marks as he shines a spotlight on the companies and thought leaders who are paving the way in solving the top challenges faced by the multifamily industry today. From maximizing your net operating income and improving renter acquisition to emerging multifamily living trends and the latest proptech solutions, this podcast covers it all for multifamily owners, developers and managers. Gain valuable insights and stay ahead of the curve with expert discussions and real-world strategies.

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S2 Ep. 10 Phone, wallet... face Access more with less

Season 2 · Episode 10

Tuesday, February 25, 2025 • Duration 27:12

As more multifamily property owners seek to modernize their buildings with Proptech, the abundance of choices and platforms can lead to headaches if not managed properly. The push for centralization and automation has grown as renters and property owners alike seek manageable systems across technologies.

Brivo, a smart building company providing cloud-based access control and video surveillance solutions, has set out to alleviate the headache of disjointed systems—with an emphasis on open API, properties can better enable integrations between systems and ensure interoperability.

Join Lee Miller, vice president of sales for Brivo, as he discusses this and more topics including, the push for mobile credentials and face detection in place of traditional keys, creating more amenities and revenue opportunities, and simplifying and unifying technology.

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S2 Ep. 9 Proptech Pioneers Unlocking Smart Apartments with Homebase Quext

Season 2 · Episode 9

Wednesday, February 5, 2025 • Duration 30:17

This episode of Solving For Multifamily focuses on Homebase Quext (Homebase.ai), a company founded by Blake Miller that offers a managed Wi-Fi solution for apartment buildings, providing each unit with a private, secure internet connection that residents can access and pay for through a mobile app. Homebase Quext formed after Blake's experience with a public-private partnership to deploy a large-scale public Wi-Fi and smart city project in Kansas City, where he saw the need for smart devices in apartment buildings.

More key highlights from this episode include how Blake got his start in the Proptech industry and the objectives of Homebase Quext, how Proptech can enable operational efficiencies for onsite management teams, the challenges and considerations around retrofitting existing properties with Proptech and more.

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S2 Ep. 8 The Power of Opinion What 400,000 Reviews Reveal About Multifamily Living

Season 2 · Episode 8

Friday, January 17, 2025 • Duration 31:26

In the multifamily industry, reputation and trust can make or break the success of your property, especially when social media and other public forums allow anyone to share their opinion.

On this episode of Solving For Multifamily, we’re joined by Katie Ritter and Jake Hughes from Widewail, a reputation management company that works with multifamily businesses.

Widewail recently published a "Voice of the Resident" report, which analyzed over 400,000 reviews from the top 150 multifamily management companies to identify the key drivers of positive and negative resident experiences.

Key highlights from the episode include a more in-depth look at findings from the “Voice of the Resident” report, data-driven insights to improve resident experience and retention, the importance of frontline employees in creating a good resident experience and more!

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S2 Ep. 7 Efficiency Meets Innovation Quext's Impact on Multifamily Proptech

Season 2 · Episode 7

Thursday, November 21, 2024 • Duration 27:07

In this episode of Solving For Multifamily, host Paul Marks interviews Tray Johnson, Chief Technology Officer of Quext, a company focused on providing innovative Proptech solutions for the multifamily industry. Tray discusses Quext's origins in response to the frustrations with existing technology solutions in the industry, highlighting their unique smart thermostat, which serves as a “nerve center” for their solutions. This thermostat is designed specifically for multifamily properties, allowing for efficient access control and motion detection, all without requiring Wi-Fi.

More key highlights from this episode include the challenges in deploying technology for retrofitting vs. new construction, how Quext aims to improve operational efficiency and cost savings for multifamily properties, and the future of Proptech, including self-guided tours, visitor management and the role of AI as Proptech grows.

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S2 Ep. 6 Smart Access, Smart Living The Rise of Mobile Credentials in Multifamily Properties

Season 2 · Episode 6

Tuesday, October 22, 2024 • Duration 26:11

In a world where we use our phones to do just about anything, including pay for purchases, access public transportation and more, why not use them to unlock our front doors?

Mobile credentials are opening a world of opportunities in multifamily housing, including allowing residents the ability to access different areas in a new and more secure way. Plus, the added convenience is a bonus for renters, staff and property owners alike.

In this episode of the Solving For Multifamily podcast, host Paul Marks and guest Olivia Renaud explore the advantages and future potential of mobile credentials in multifamily properties, technological advancements and practical benefits of integrating mobile access solutions, the impact of mobile credentials on the multifamily living experience and more!

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S2 Ep. 5 Fire Door Assemblies 101 Prevention and Education with Lori Greene

Season 2 · Episode 5

Thursday, October 10, 2024 • Duration 32:56

In recognition of Fire Prevention Month, Lori Greene joined Paul Marks on the Solving For Multifamily Podcast to discuss multifamily fire safety—primarily the fire door assembly.

Fire doors are a critical component in fire prevention and life safety, but they don’t always get the recognition they deserve. In fact, fire door assemblies, which include the door, frame, and hardware, play a critical role in protecting residents by preventing the spread of fire and smoke. However, to be as effective as possible, they must meet specific fire-resistant ratings and be properly installed, maintained and used to function effectively.

This episode explores important topics including the importance and functionality of fire door assemblies, code compliance, maintenance and education surrounding fire doors, real-life examples and best practices, and more.

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S2 Ep. 4 Mastering the Proptech Advantage Insights from Livly Connect

Season 2 · Episode 4

Wednesday, September 25, 2024 • Duration 28:49

Proptech is revolutionizing the multifamily industry with significant improvements in operational efficiency, the resident experience and technology to attract and retain residents. Join us as we sit down with Will Coffin, Vice President of Livly Connect, to explore the transformative power of Proptech.

Livly Connect is at the forefront of unifying diverse Proptech solutions into a single, streamlined platform, enhancing both operations and the resident experience. Acting as a trusted technology advisor and integrator, Livly Connect partners with multifamily properties to deliver cutting-edge solutions.

Listen to this episode of Solving For Multifamily to learn more about the benefits of implementing Proptech management solutions like Livly Connect, how Proptech benefits owners, operators and residents, selecting and implementing the right Proptech provider and more!

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S2 Ep. 3 Decoded: Allegion’s 2023 Multifamily Living Trends Report

Season 2 · Episode 3

Friday, September 6, 2024 • Duration 28:47

As the multifamily industry changes, so do the wants and needs of residents, building owners and property managers. New technology is always emerging, and Proptech, or property technology, is one we can’t get enough of.

Allegion’s 2023 Multifamily Living Trends report highlights the growing acceptance and comfort with Proptech among residents, with over 60% of respondents indicating they are at least somewhat comfortable with using Proptech. Additionally, more than half of the respondents stated they would be willing to pay 1-10% more for property technology.

Listen to this episode of Solving For Multifamily to hear more of Joe Spenchian’s insights into the report, plus emerging technology like mobile access control, amenities that enhance the resident and staff experience, safety and security must-haves for residents and more!

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S2 Ep. 2 Proptech (R)Evolution: Retrofitting Multifamily Buildings for the Modern Age

Season 2 · Episode 2

Friday, August 23, 2024 • Duration 27:34

Access control in the multifamily industry has evolved from traditional keys to more advanced technologies such as fobs and smartphone-based access, though not without challenges.

Retrofitting older buildings has become essential for updates. While Proptech can attract high-quality residents, it’s not a universal solution. There are several key factors to consider, including budget and provider options.

Jason Newland, Multifamily Specialist and Electronics Team Lead at Allegion, brings over 15 years of experience in architectural design, engineering coordination, business development and construction project delivery to this episode of the podcast. Jason joins host Paul Marks to discuss the evolving market of access control solutions, key considerations when retrofitting existing multifamily properties, the benefits of electronic access control and Proptech and more.

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S2 Ep. 1 Guess Who’s Back? Meet Our New Host, Paul Marks!

Season 2 · Episode 1

Thursday, August 8, 2024 • Duration 28:14

Solving For Multifamily is back and better than ever! Meet our new host, Paul Marks, the host and executive producer of Multifamily Matters, a radio show dedicated to all things multifamily.

In this episode, Paul speaks with Robert Gaulden from Zentra about the evolution of access control technology in the multifamily housing sector. This includes the rapid adoption of technology spurred by the pandemic, the importance of integrating various Proptech solutions to improve operational efficiency and resident experience, the role of unified access control systems and the need for open architecture.

Listen to this episode of Solving For Multifamily to learn more about industry changes, especially due to the pandemic, Proptech consolidation and improving NOI, useful tips for owners and operators, and more!

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