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In this episode, Wes catches up with co-host Willie Butler from Empower PMC about a new centralized leasing service they are launching, and they discuss some of the challenging questions about centralized leasing that were discussed in a recent ShopTalk focussed on the topic.  That ShopTalk panel included Jacob Kosior of Cardinal Group Management, Kailey Poore  at Vie Management, and Kenneth Fox at Varsity Campus.
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In this episode, Wes sits down with the founder and CEO of Pierce Education Services, Fred Pierce, to talk about his journey in student housing.  For Fred, that journey began at his alma mater, San Diego State University, when he helped the university figure out a way to acquire and redevelop tracts of land surrounding the campus.  His career is a testimony to how building relationships and providing value to those relationships will open up doors that may have never been possible for other developers.  For those audience members who want a better understanding of real estate development and acquisition, you'll want to take notes.
 
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In this episode, Wes is joined by co-host Adam Yarber live at LeaseCon + TurnCon for a collaboration with the hosts from 2 other student housing podcasts, Brittany Oliver of the Student Housing Matters Podcast and Lincoln Ogata of The Prop Ops Podcast.  The group talks about everything from podcasting to turn boards.
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For more information on ShopTalk and to register to receive calendar invites, go to www.ShopTalk.com 

In this episode, Wes & Gretta give a quick recap of the 5 most impactful happenings in off-campus student housing in 2022.  And then Wes & Gretta share an interview with W.Collective founders, Erica White and Whitney Kidd, to discuss the policies they have helped to shape this year and what is planned in 2023.
This episode is sponsored by Opiniion.  Residents not only want to be heard, they want to be understood.  Opiniion is the platform that gives property managers an understanding of their residents' satisfaction level.  Visit them today at: https://opiniion.com/SHI/ 
W.Collective's LinkedIn Group: https://www.linkedin.com/groups/12650630/ 
To request an application to be a 2023 SHI Ambassador, please email us at Contact@StudentHousingInsight.com. 

In this episode, Wes sits down with the Vice President of Operations at Cardinal Group, Sly Brandon.  Sly has probably one of the most interesting journeys within student housing that took him from Missouri to Europe and the Middle East before finally settling down in Denver, CO.  But what is most interesting about Brandon is his passion for mentoring other student housing professionals and his leadership.  If you want to hear from one of the people who will have a big impact on forming the student housing industry over the next 10 to 20 years, you need to listen to this episode.
This episode is sponsored by Opiniion!  If you need insight into your residents' satisfaction level and an automatic way of boosting your ratings on review sites, reach out to Opiniion today.  Go to www.Opiniion.com/SHI
Important Links:
Register for ShopTalk: www.ShopTalk.info
Info about LeaseCon+TurnCon
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In this special "Behind The Biz" episode Wes sits down with Justin Bingham, the CEO of Opiniion, to talk about their simple yet amazing reputation management platform and how they are helping apartment managers measure their residents' satisfaction level.  Wes also talks about our mobile app, SHI Connect, and the upcoming LeaseCon/TurnCon conference.
Interested in hearing more about Opiniion and schedule a demo?  Go to https://opiniion.com/SHI
Looking for more info on LeaseCon/TurnCon? Click Here!
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In this episode Wesley Deese sits down with Heather Sizemore, SVP of Operations at RPM Student Living, to discuss her student housing journey and advice she has for others looking to grow in the industry.  They also discuss the evolution of student housing prop tech and the importance of stepping out of your comfort zone.  Wes also gives a shout out to some other student housing podcasts and reminds everyone about the upcoming LeaseCon/TurnCon event happening December 6th - 7th in Charlotte, NC.
This episode is sponsored by Qira.  For more information on their tailored student housing flexible rent program and their many other financial services, go to www.StudentHousingInsight.com/Qira 
Referenced Links:
Student Housing Matters Podcast
The Prop Ops Podcast
The Student Housing Marketing Podcast
LeaseCon/TurnCon 
ShopTalk
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As colleges are reporting record enrollment for this fall and off-campus housing is experiencing high occupancy, many student housing companies got an earlier than normal start on pre-leasing for next fall.  In this episode we listen to a segment from October's ShopTalk webinar that discusses what management firms are experiencing and how it is impacting their leasing strategy.  You'll hear from Laura Formica of Core Spaces, Alaina Jackson of PeakMade, and John Rabold of Granite Student Living.
Additionally, Wes sits down with Rich Kelley of Interface Conference Group to discuss the upcoming LeaseCon/TurnCon conference scheduled this December in Charlotte, NC
This podcast is sponsored by Opiniion.  For more information and a special offer, go to www.Opiniion.com/SHI
To register for ShopTalk, go to www.ShopTalk.info
For more info on LeaseCon/TurnCon, click here.
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This is a "Breaking News" special episode announcing "Vector Guarantees" from Vector Travel.  Many student housing owners and operators have found ancillary revenue by utilizing Vector Travel and their short term rental platform through a share revenue structure.  Now, Vector is offering an optional structure that provides a rental guarantee.  It's basically like a corporate lease and removes the risk of having no revenue.
To have Vector provide an offer for your property, visit www.VectorStays.com/SHI
 

In this episode Wes sits down with Brian Ball, CEO of Qira, to talk about how Qira is helping student housing owners and operators remove the headaches around financial transactions during the lease cycle.  Everything from security deposits to... flexible rent payments... to collections.  Qira covers it all and provides a lot of value along the way.
To find out more about how Qira can help you approve more applications and eliminate delinquency, go to https://www.studenthousinginsight.com/qira 
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There are THREE Student Housing Conferences in the month of September!  After all, September is the time when the student housing clocks get reset which makes it a great time to network, reflect, discuss, and make some changes. In this episode, Wes dissects the 3 conferences and interviews 2 of the organizers to review what's on the agendas and what attendees can expect at each one. Interviews include Kara Breazeale of Bisnow, and Matthew Berger and Dave Borsos of NMHC.
This episode is sponsored by Qira.  Check them out at https://www.studenthousinginsight.com/qira
Chapters:
00:00 - Qira
03:29 - Intro & Turn Stories
09:18 - Interview w/ Bisnow's Kara Breazeale
17:20 - Canadian Student Housing Conference
20:12 - Interview w/ NMHC's Matthew Berger and Dave Borsos
Links mentioned in this episode:
Bisnow's Student Housing & University Development Conference
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North American Investment for Student Housing Conference
NMHC's Annual Student Housing Conference    

In this special "Behind the Biz" episode, we take a look Vector Travel and how they are helping student housing managers turn vacant units into revenue generating short term rentals.
Get more info, go to www.VectorStays.com/SHI
To Contact Mickey Kropf directly: mickey@vectorstays.com 
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Download the SHI Connect App:
Apple App Store: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/shi-connect/id1609251565
Google Play: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.honeycommb.shiconnect&hl=en

In this episode Wes sits down with co-hosts (and long time work friends), Adam Yarber and Billie-Page Peterson to talk about Pride month and how student housing managers can help support their residents who identify as LGBTQIA.  We also replay a recent segment from ShopTalk concerning Gender Inclusion and the Roommate Matching Process.  That segment discusses the tools, 3rd party partners, and internal policies and procedures that operators are putting in place to not only better support their residents but to also reduce liability.  This segment includes the following guests: Julie Bonnin from Asset Living, Jay Sensi from My College Roomie, Kimmy Kelley from ACC, Rob Castellucci from RoomSync, and Jamie Torkelson from PeakMade.
 
Links to Referenced Items
ShopTalk - https://www.shoptalk.info/
Adam Yarber/StarRez Webinar with Student Housing Business - https://studenthousingbusiness.com/webinar-creating-an-inclusive-housing-experience-for-students-with-technology/
Be There Certificate:  https://betherecertificate.org/
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in the Workplace Certificate from University of South Florida's Muma College of Business:  https://www.usf.edu/business/certificates/diversity-equity-inclusion/
Co-Host Emails
Billie-Paige Peterson: BPeterson@varsitycampus.com
Adam Yarber: ayarber@campusadv.com 
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In this episode, Wes sits down with 3 of the top student housing CEO's at the 2022 Interface conference in Austin, TX to get their perspectives on where the student housing industry is headed.  This year's "From the Top" episode includes Bob Clark from PeakMade Real Estate, Brent Gutwein from Granite Student Living, and Jim Sholders from Campus Life & Style.
Student housing leaders, Jenn Cassidy and Erica White join as special guest co-hosts to make announcements of a new mental health initiative and a new women's group called the W. Collective.
This podcast episode is sponsored by Vector Travel.  For more information about how Vector Travel can turn your vacant units into income producing short-term rentals, contact them at www.vectorstays.com/shi 
Links mentioned in the episode:
Enrollment Form for the College Student Mental Wellness Advocacy Coalition
The W. Collective LinkedIn Group
ShopTalk

This episode includes our 4th installment for our Profiles in Student Housing series.  In this episode, Wes interviews Mike Mouron of Capstone Real Estate Investments.  Mike was the founder and CEO of Capstone Development Corp which was an industry pioneer and leader of the student housing niche until 2012 when the company was split into 4 separate companies, each with a unique focus on both on and off-campus student housing.  Mike orchestrated one of the first P3 projects that utilized a 501c3 housing foundation, tax exempt bond financing, and a university land lease which drastically changed the landscape of student housing.  This year, Mike is being awarded the Lifetime Achievement Award from Student Housing Business magazine at the 14th annual Interface Student Housing Conference.
This episode is sponsored by Vector Travel.  To learn more about how Vector can turn your vacant apartments into revenue producing short term rentals by utilizing channels like AirBnB, go to www.vectorstays.com/shi .
To register for ShopTalk notifications, go to www.ShopTalk.info 
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