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Solutions by Southwest Utility

Solutions by Southwest Utility

By Caroline Ferguson

This is the Solutions by Southwest Utility podcast- a place for multifamily industry conversation, education, and innovation!
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Ep. 3 Tell Me Your Story | Q10 Property Advisors

Solutions by Southwest UtilityApr 17, 2019

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Season 3, Episode 1 | Tell Me Your Story | Adrian Danila

Season 3, Episode 1 | Tell Me Your Story | Adrian Danila

On this episode of Solutions by Southwest Utility's Tell Me Your Story series, Adrian Danila shares his story and multifamily journey. From Romania to the United States, Adrian's story is one marked by determination, courage, persistence and authenticity. After listening to this conversation, we think you'll leave inspired to never stop giving 100%, Follow Adrian on LinkedIn to stay updated on his journey and to see new episodes of his own podcast, Multifamily Chronicles.

May 16, 202301:09:01
Coffee Chats Ep. 4 feat Patrick and Carrie Antrim

Coffee Chats Ep. 4 feat Patrick and Carrie Antrim

This week on Coffee Chats, Caroline and Christina chatted with Patrick and Carrie Antrim of Multifamily leadership. Patrick and Carrie share their wisdom on what it takes to lead a business and a family together. We talk all things family, balance and multifamily leadership. 

Oct 14, 202237:03
Coffee Chats Ep. 3 feat Carrie Antrim and Women in Leadership

Coffee Chats Ep. 3 feat Carrie Antrim and Women in Leadership

This week on Coffee Chats, Caroline and Christina chatted with Carrie Antrim, COO of Multifamily Leadership and Co-Founder of Multifamily Women. Carrie shares her multifamily story and what it means to be a mom, business owner, leader and powerhouse in the multifamily space.

Sep 02, 202221:26
Coffee Chats Ep. 2: Student Housing feat. Wes Deese

Coffee Chats Ep. 2: Student Housing feat. Wes Deese

This week on Coffee Chats, Caroline and Christina chatted with Wes Deese, creator of the Student Housing Insight podcast and principal at Providential Student Housing. Wes shares his story and journey within the student housing world!

Jul 27, 202201:19:35
Coffee Chats Ep. 1: Introduction to our new series!

Coffee Chats Ep. 1: Introduction to our new series!

Coffee Chats, co-hosted by Caroline Ferguson and Christina Robinson Race, is a podcast series on our Solutions by Southwest Utility podcast that focuses on relevant conversations in the multifamily space. Each week, Caroline and Christina will sit down together or with a guest to chat about all things multifamily. Grab a cup of joe- or tea if that's your thing- and tune in weekly to Coffee Chats.

Jun 27, 202256:10
Season 2 Ep. 4 Tell Me Your Story | Karla De Jesus

Season 2 Ep. 4 Tell Me Your Story | Karla De Jesus

In this episode of Tell Me Your Story, we sat down with Karla De Jesus, a tenured regional manager who has been in the multifamily industry for 15 years. Karla shared her story and perspective as it relates to helping our on site teams prioritize wellness. We talked about what is and isn't wellness, how to lead with empathy and why having passion for people matters.  Karla said it best...good leaders can influence effectively! So how do leaders in our industry empower prioritized wellness? Listen to find out!

Dec 13, 202148:01
Season 2 Ep. 3 Tell Me Your Story | Britteny Norris

Season 2 Ep. 3 Tell Me Your Story | Britteny Norris

In this episode of Tell Me Your Story, we sat down with Britteny Norris, a seasoned multifamily leader who has been in the industry since 2010. Britteny sat down with us and shared her story and wisdom as it relates to setting new people in our industry up for success. Bug & a wish, managing with empathy and the importance of praise were our key takeaways!

Nov 29, 202141:07
Season 2 Ep. 2 Tell Me Your Story | Tony Sousa

Season 2 Ep. 2 Tell Me Your Story | Tony Sousa

In this episode of Tell Me Your Story, we sat down with Tony Sousa, a multifamily leader, to hear his story. Tony has been in the multifamily industry for 15 years and shares his perspective and insight about what it takes to be a great leader in our industry. We discuss having team members in the right seat on the right bus and what it takes to lead with accountability and empathy. Being bold, leading with intent and being present were our key takeaways!

Nov 18, 202149:54
Season 2 Ep. 1 Tell Me Your Story | Aura Valencia

Season 2 Ep. 1 Tell Me Your Story | Aura Valencia

In this episode of Tell Me Your Story, we sat down with Aura Valencia, a tenured multifamily professional to hear her story. Aura has been managing communities since 2012 and shares her best advice and insight about what it takes to lead effectively on site. Mentorship, getting in the trenches and staying encouraged were our key takeaways!
Nov 09, 202136:05
Ep. 4 Tell Me Your Story | Robert Martinez & Ian Douglas | Rockstar Capital

Ep. 4 Tell Me Your Story | Robert Martinez & Ian Douglas | Rockstar Capital

Robert Martinez, CEO and Founder of Rockstar Capital, and Ian Douglas, Director of Operations at Rockstar Capital, sat down with us to discuss multifamily trends, innovations and insight as they see it in their business in a Covid and POST Covid world.

Jul 20, 202043:06
Ep. 3 Tell Me Your Story | Q10 Property Advisors

Ep. 3 Tell Me Your Story | Q10 Property Advisors

We had the absolute pleasure of sitting down with CEO & Founder of Q10 Property Advisors, Stephanie Graves and the team's Regional Supervisor, Amanda Walker to hear their story and best multifamily leadership advice!

Apr 17, 201923:59
Ep. 2 Tell Me Your Story | Robert Martinez | Rockstar Capital

Ep. 2 Tell Me Your Story | Robert Martinez | Rockstar Capital

We sat down with the owner and founder of Rockstar Capital- Robert Martinez- to hear his story and perspective on our multifamily industry!
Oct 12, 201833:42
Fannie Mae Green Building Certifications

Fannie Mae Green Building Certifications

Acquiring or refinancing with the Green Building Certification progam? Tune in to learn more about who it pertains to, how you qualify, and how to get your property in compliance!
Sep 19, 201814:03
Fannie Mae Preservation Plus Program Debunked

Fannie Mae Preservation Plus Program Debunked

Acquiring or refinancing with the Preservation Plus progam? Tune in to learn more about who it pertains to, how you qualify, and how to get your property in compliance!
Sep 19, 201812:45
Fannie Mae Green Rewards Program Debunked

Fannie Mae Green Rewards Program Debunked

Acquiring or refinancing with the Green Rewards progam? Tune in to learn more about who it pertains to, how you qualify, and how to get your property in compliance!
Sep 19, 201810:41
Monopolizing an Industry Does Not Mean Innovation

Monopolizing an Industry Does Not Mean Innovation

Acquisition does not mean innovation- especially within tech in the multifamily industry.
Sep 18, 201808:06
Why you CAN and SHOULD do Water Conservation!

Why you CAN and SHOULD do Water Conservation!

Latest episode of Solutions by Southwest Utility
Aug 16, 201818:28
5 Reasons You Need My Free Property Audit

5 Reasons You Need My Free Property Audit

Latest episode of Solutions by Southwest Utility
Aug 09, 201804:38
Tell Me Your Story | Ep. 1 feat. Mike Brewer

Tell Me Your Story | Ep. 1 feat. Mike Brewer

We kicked off our Tell Me Your Story series with Mike Brewer- Executive VP at RADCO Residential! Plug in and listen to his story and the perspective that 26 years in the industry has provided him with!
Jul 20, 201827:47
Jacinto Palms Property of the Year | Ginger

Jacinto Palms Property of the Year | Ginger

We sat down and chatted with Ginger at Q10 Property Advisors about her team's recent win at their property, Jacinto Palms! This property won Property of the Year in its' category and we are so excited for them!
Jun 13, 201808:04
Efficiency on Property | Tracey Chavez

Efficiency on Property | Tracey Chavez

Latest episode of Solutions by Southwest Utility
Jun 11, 201807:59
Adopting Trends

Adopting Trends

May 24, 201806:39
TAA Lease Changes 2018

TAA Lease Changes 2018

May 23, 201809:60
Who are we and why are we doing a podcast?!

Who are we and why are we doing a podcast?!

May 23, 201809:22