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Touch Base by Madera Companies

Touch Base by Madera Companies

By Madera Companies

Touch Base is a culture-building effort for team members of Madera Companies (Madera Residential, Quext, Viva First, Select Title, and Rockwood). Here, we celebrate people. We discuss the positive impacts that we can have on our communities. We tackle the importance of our guiding values. Madera Companies aspires to cultivate a great employee experience and to inspire purposeful living. We attempt this throughout the apartment industry, with socially responsible smart technology, by serving the Latino culture with financial technology, and in helping people secure home/property ownership.
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The Ins and Outs of Quext Ops Pt. 2

Touch Base by Madera CompaniesAug 22, 2023

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The Ins and Outs of Quext Ops Pt. 2

The Ins and Outs of Quext Ops Pt. 2

Finish up learning all about Quext Operations!

Aug 22, 202319:06
The Ins and Outs of Quext Ops Pt. 1

The Ins and Outs of Quext Ops Pt. 1

Learn all about Quext Operations; the leadership, what they do, and how they work together to drive Quext to success!

Aug 15, 202323:01
Insights in Fee Management Pt. 2

Insights in Fee Management Pt. 2

Finish up the conversation with Jeff, Angila, and Christie as they talk through Rockwood's management/operations process.

Jul 25, 202323:43
Insights in Fee Management Pt. 1

Insights in Fee Management Pt. 1

Over the next couple episodes we sit down with Jeff Lowry, Angila Sears, and Christie Cardenas, the heart of Rockwood Multifamily! Learn about the world of fee management, the shared resources and processes between both companies, and how it all ties into Madera's core values.

Jul 11, 202323:37
Leading Our Teams Part 2

Leading Our Teams Part 2

Finish up the conversation with Dr. Kathy Crockett as she tackles the science behind leadership and what asking the right questions can do for us. Don't miss this insightful episode!

May 02, 202321:41
Leading Our Teams Part 1

Leading Our Teams Part 1

On this episode of Touch Base, Dr. Kathy Crockett, Professional Development Coach, dives into how being part of and leading a team effectively can lead to great results, and more importantly, great relationships.

Apr 26, 202324:16
Serving Residents Together Part 2

Serving Residents Together Part 2

Finish up the conversation with Katy, Cayce, Andrew, and Dave as we get a behind-the-scenes look at how the Accounting department is integral to the success of Madera Residential!

Apr 10, 202324:03
Serving Residents Together Part 1

Serving Residents Together Part 1

Listen in on the conversation with returning guests Katy Myrick, Cayce Coon, Dave Gilles, and new guest Andrew Cox, as they discuss the ins and outs of managing properties and the teams on those properties. From on-site to the corporate level, you don't want to miss this conversation!

Apr 03, 202323:18
Touch Base Season 5 Premiere! Part 2

Touch Base Season 5 Premiere! Part 2

Continue the conversation with Drew Anderson, Tina Welch, Josh Vandenburg, and Dave Gilles as they go over buying, managing, and selling properties; how each aspect, from the investors to the on-site teams, make Madera Residential what it is today!

Mar 27, 202323:56
Touch Base Season 5 Premiere! Part 1

Touch Base Season 5 Premiere! Part 1

What goes into acquiring a property? Who is involved? What does that process look like? Jump into Touch Base Season 5 with Josh Haynes as he talks with department leaders at Madera Residential!

Mar 21, 202323:50
Generational Diversity in the Workplace

Generational Diversity in the Workplace

At this point in time, there are 5 generations of people in the workforce, and 4 generations working together at Madera Companies! Josh explains the histories and strengths of each and how we all can work better together to create a work environment that is a place of learning and respect for all.

Nov 21, 202223:08
Running Inclusive Meetings with Josh Haynes

Running Inclusive Meetings with Josh Haynes

In this episode, Josh Haynes goes over different concepts in DEI, how inclusion can be used for better meeting environments in the workplace. Don't miss this one! 

Oct 31, 202216:47
Common Language & Gender Differences with Brandi Stuart Pt. 2

Common Language & Gender Differences with Brandi Stuart Pt. 2

Listen in on the last part of this insightful conversation with Brandi Stuart as she details how gender affects the workplace. This one is important so don't miss out!

Oct 24, 202223:02
Being a Team with Brandi Stuart Pt. 1

Being a Team with Brandi Stuart Pt. 1

Madera Friends, we have another good one for you this week! Listen in on our conversation with Brandi Stuart, the Executive Senior Associate and Senior Woman Administrator for all of Texas Tech Athletics! Brandi's unique experience in the athletic field plays an important role for the future of TTU Athletics and she gives great insight into uncomfortability and teamwork and how it's all mixed in with Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. Don't miss this! 

Oct 17, 202223:07
Being FOR Others with Cory Powell Pt. 2

Being FOR Others with Cory Powell Pt. 2

Finish up this great conversation with Cory Powell as he discusses the differences between assimilation and integration!

Oct 10, 202223:58
Being FOR Others with Cory Powell Pt. 1

Being FOR Others with Cory Powell Pt. 1

Join the conversation as our next guest, Director of the Office of Institutional Diversity at Texas Tech, Cory Powell, details his experiences and expertise in the way of DEI!

Oct 03, 202222:51
DEI with Kevin McConic Pt. 2

DEI with Kevin McConic Pt. 2

Finish up this insightful conversation with Kevin McConic as he goes more in depth about why we need DEI and how we can better do DEI in our everyday lives!

Sep 26, 202221:58
DEI with Kevin McConic Pt. 1

DEI with Kevin McConic Pt. 1

Sit down with Josh as he interviews Chief Diversity Officer for Covenant Health, Kevin McConic. Kevin brings his insight, personal experience, and expertise in diversity, equity, and inclusion. You don't want to miss this! 

Sep 19, 202224:23
Myths of DEI

Myths of DEI

Join in the conversation with Josh Haynes as he details some myths and truths about Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion! 

Sep 12, 202215:48
Why Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion Part 2

Why Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion Part 2

Jump back into the discussion surrounding why DEI is so important with Dave Marcinkowski, Partner, Dave Gilles, CEO, and Josh Haynes, Director of Community Impact! 

Sep 06, 202222:53
Premiere - Why Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion

Premiere - Why Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion

Touch Base is back with another season focusing on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion! Join Josh Haynes, Director of Community Impact, as he interviews Dave Gilles, CEO, and Dave Marcinkowski, Partner, as they take on the importance of DEI in the workplace! 

Aug 30, 202222:02
Social Skills - Dave Gilles Pt. 2 | Madera Companies

Social Skills - Dave Gilles Pt. 2 | Madera Companies

In this season finale, we finish our incredibly insightful conversation with CEO Dave Gilles. Everything we've talked about this season has come up in this conversation, so if you missed Part 1, go back and watch it to get ready for this! Thank you all for watching/listening and we'll see you in the next season of Touch Base!

May 16, 202220:54
Social Skills - Dave Gilles Pt. 1 | Madera Companies

Social Skills - Dave Gilles Pt. 1 | Madera Companies

CEO Dave Gilles sits down with Josh to talk about the final pillar of Emotional Intelligence: Social Skills! Dave gets into how EQ has shaped his personal and professional life, and how he uses it to foster relationships and lead Madera Companies every single day! This is Part 1 of 2, so don't miss the final episode of Touch Base Season 3 next week!

May 09, 202221:48
Social Skills - Josh Haynes | Madera Companies

Social Skills - Josh Haynes | Madera Companies

In our penultimate episode of Season 3, Josh tackles the last facet of Emotional Intelligence: Social Skills! This pillar combines everything we've talked about over the entire season: Self-Awareness, Self-Regulation, Motivation, Empathy, and how it all works together. You don't want to miss this!

May 02, 202215:16
Empathy - Omar Sandoval | Quext

Empathy - Omar Sandoval | Quext

Omar Sandoval, VP of Technical Operations for Quext, joins us in this episode to talk through the fourth facet of EQ: Empathy! Omar gives great insight into how he has continued to learn and grow in life, using empathy in his work and personal life to develop his relationships even further. 

Apr 26, 202222:28
Empathy - Josh Haynes | Madera Companies

Empathy - Josh Haynes | Madera Companies

We're over halfway done with our journey into Emotional Intelligence. Today, we're exploring the concept of Empathy. What is it? How does it work with the other EQ concepts we've talked about so far? Follow along with Josh as he dives into the fourth facet of Emotional Intelligence. 

Apr 18, 202211:20
Motivation - Natalia Munoz-Moore | Viva First

Motivation - Natalia Munoz-Moore | Viva First

Natalia Munoz-Moore, Chief Experience Officer for Viva First, comes on the show to talk about motivation, what it is, how she cultivates it, and how she has utilized both internal and external motivation to build her career. Don't miss out on this conversation!

Apr 08, 202224:44
Motivation - Josh Haynes | Madera Companies

Motivation - Josh Haynes | Madera Companies

In this episode, we're covering the 3rd facet of EQ: Motivation! What drives us externally? Internally? How can we use that to better ourselves and encourage others around us? Follow along with our Director of Community Impact, Josh Haynes, as he moves through this next step in Emotional Intelligence!

Apr 04, 202213:43
Self-Regulation - Brigitte Yeager | Madera Companies

Self-Regulation - Brigitte Yeager | Madera Companies

Continue the conversation on Self-Regulation with Brigitte Yeager, VP of Legal Affairs! From being an attorney to being a mother, Brigitte talks about how Self-Regulation and overall EQ drives her decisions at work and at home. 

Mar 28, 202218:45
Self-Regulation - Josh Haynes | Madera Companies

Self-Regulation - Josh Haynes | Madera Companies

We're continuing our journey through the 5 facets of Emotional Intelligence. Today, we're discussing the second pillar: Self-Regulation!

Mar 18, 202213:46
Self-Awareness - John McNelly | Madera Companies

Self-Awareness - John McNelly | Madera Companies

Listen in on the conversation with Chief Marketing Officer, John McNelly, about the first facet of EQ: Self-Awareness! John brings his wisdom and experience into what it means to truly work in and lead a team. You don't want to miss this!

Mar 14, 202222:20
Self-Awareness - Josh Haynes | Madera Companies

Self-Awareness - Josh Haynes | Madera Companies

Join Josh as he discusses the first of the 5 facets of Emotional Intelligence (EQ): Self-Awareness!

Mar 07, 202217:37
Introduction to Emotional Intelligence - Josh Haynes | Madera Companies

Introduction to Emotional Intelligence - Josh Haynes | Madera Companies

Season 3 kicks off with our Director of Community Impact, Josh Haynes, coming to you with our new series in EQ! Follow Madera this season as we tackle the many facets of emotional intelligence and how we can better impact others through the understanding of ourselves!

Feb 28, 202216:59
Viva First Part II: Tony McGriff, Natalia Munoz-Moore, & Mona Lopez | Viva First

Viva First Part II: Tony McGriff, Natalia Munoz-Moore, & Mona Lopez | Viva First

Get to know more about the team behind Viva First and their ground-breaking financial technology efforts to aid the underbanked in the Latino community in Touch Base Season 2's finale!

Jan 19, 202216:42
Viva First Part I: Tony McGriff, Natalia Munoz-Moore, & Mona Lopez | Viva First

Viva First Part I: Tony McGriff, Natalia Munoz-Moore, & Mona Lopez | Viva First

Viva First is a banking organization that aims to serve the underbanked, especially in the Hispanic community. Get to know some of the team behind Viva First’s ground-breaking Financial Technology efforts, as well as their values, operations, services, and so much more in Touch Base Season 2’s two-part finale!

Jan 10, 202217:55
Madera Residential Operations: DFW and Houston: Cayce Coon & Katy Myrick | Madera Residential

Madera Residential Operations: DFW and Houston: Cayce Coon & Katy Myrick | Madera Residential

Jump into the details of leading the teams that make everything happen on the ground at Madera Residential with Cayce Coon, the VP of Operations in Dallas-Fort Worth, and Katy Myrick, the VP of Operations in Houston!

Jan 04, 202223:43
Developing Quext: Jason Anders | Quext

Developing Quext: Jason Anders | Quext

Join Jason Anders as he discusses the key solutions Quext offers from a platform development standpoint as well as the teams behind Quext's operation. You don't want to miss this!

Dec 14, 202123:07
Marketing with Madera Residential: Jacob Lopez, Alee McNeese, Lissi Daniels | Madera Residential

Marketing with Madera Residential: Jacob Lopez, Alee McNeese, Lissi Daniels | Madera Residential

Join the conversation with Madera Residential’s marketing leadership: Jacob Lopez, Senior VP of Sales and Marketing, Alee McNeese, Director of Portfolio Management, and Lissi Daniels, Director of Leasing, as they discuss the details of their marketing tools and how working closely with Operations helps prospective residents find a home at a Madera property!

Dec 06, 202124:15
Quext Connect: Larry LaFreniere & Omar Sandoval | Quext

Quext Connect: Larry LaFreniere & Omar Sandoval | Quext

Join Larry LaFreniere and Omar Sandoval, respectively VP of Broadband & Video and VP of Technical Operations for Quext, as they discuss the process of developing Quext Connect, a premiere Wi-Fi service soon to be available at any Madera property!

Nov 29, 202125:37
Rockwood Multifamily: Jeff Lowry | Rockwood

Rockwood Multifamily: Jeff Lowry | Rockwood

Rockwood Multifamily is the fee management subsidiary under Madera Companies. Join Jeff Lowry, the COO of Rockwood, as he dives into how the multifamily space has changed throughout the years and what makes the process of multifamily living and investment run so smoothly here at Madera!


https://rockwoodmultifamily.com/

Nov 15, 202123:13
Quext Operations Overview: Brent Jameson | Quext

Quext Operations Overview: Brent Jameson | Quext

Quext, Madera Companies’ technology subsidiary, is pioneering the multi-family industry! Join Chief Operations Officer, Brent Jameson, as he talks about how Quext utilizes the ideas of Christ, Community, and CANEI every day to foster new solutions that help their team as well as our residents!

Nov 08, 202122:35
Building Madera Properties: Josh Vandenburg | Madera Residential

Building Madera Properties: Josh Vandenburg | Madera Residential

We’ve talked a lot about properties: acquiring them, selling them, even the technology inside of them! But what about building Madera’s properties? This week, join the VP of Construction, Josh Vandenburg, as he reveals what and who goes into the decisions that forge Madera’s assets!

Nov 01, 202123:56
The Value of Title Insurance: Spencer Cearley | Select Title

The Value of Title Insurance: Spencer Cearley | Select Title

For many of us, we only think about Title Companies and their industry when we are closing on a property. Spencer Cearley, the Executive Vice President of Select Title, offers some great observations on the importance of title insurance and why it is so important.

Oct 25, 202122:57
Marketing & Quext Websites: John McNelly & Caghan Standlee | Madera Companies

Marketing & Quext Websites: John McNelly & Caghan Standlee | Madera Companies

Marketing is an essential tool for any business, and there is far more to it than what we see. What makes you stop scrolling and explore a website? What kind of research is done before we see a logo? Join us as Chief Marketing Officer for Madera Companies, John McNelly, and Product Marketing Manager for Quext, Caghan Standlee, discuss the ins and outs of marketing in multiple industries. You definitely do not want to miss this.

Oct 18, 202121:12
Technology Innovation: Shawn Massie & Tray Johnson | Quext

Technology Innovation: Shawn Massie & Tray Johnson | Quext

In today’s world, keeping up with changes in technology is a feat in itself. In this episode, join Shawn and Tray as they talk about how Quext is bringing the apartment industry up-to-date with innovative solutions, all the while fostering aid to current and prospective residents.

Oct 11, 202122:52
Managing Madera's Assets: Tina Welch & Kelsey Davis | Madera Residential

Managing Madera's Assets: Tina Welch & Kelsey Davis | Madera Residential

We all know that buying, selling, and assessing apartment properties are huge tasks.  And it takes a great team analyzing huge amounts of information and building healthy relationships for Madera to make educated and wise decisions.  In this episode, we get a sneak peak into how all the working parts come together to oversee our Assets and Acquisitions.

Oct 05, 202122:57
Employee Support: Rodney Cates & Maricela Chavez | Madera Residential

Employee Support: Rodney Cates & Maricela Chavez | Madera Residential

The Madera Way is to take care of people, and our deepest aspirations are to build a supportive culture for every employee and an extraordinary experience for each customer/resident. In this episode, we discuss how employee support leads to great relationships and great service.

Sep 27, 202122:30
Relating with Investors at Madera Residential

Relating with Investors at Madera Residential

Where and how does Madera Residential get the money to buy apartment properties? Who is making these decisions? And how do they impact other departments and team members? Give this a listen and gain more insights into Madera's thought process for property acquisitions and for building trustworthy relationships with investors.

Sep 19, 202120:23
Core Value: Christ Part Two

Core Value: Christ Part Two

In Part 2 of Christ, Dave M. discusses how people of all backgrounds and beliefs can work together to accomplish great things.  Through shared mission and putting others first, we can work together for a diverse office culture and in our social responsibilities.

Jul 22, 202120:49
Core Value: Christ Part One

Core Value: Christ Part One

Setting a company's values is far more than putting hollow words on a website or on the walls of your organization.  As we hit the last (certainly not least) topic, Dave Marcinkowski gives us insights into how Christ became foundational for Madera and our inclusivity.

Jul 21, 202118:19