The Easemakers Podcast

When you're working on a major construction project, the key to success is having the right team in place. In this conversation, Director of Properties LeRoy Walters and his owner's rep, Curated by Streeter Owner Nate Wissink, share how they've built a strong working relationship. Tune in to hear how each person makes the other's life easier, what it takes to manage a multi-year project, and their advice for anyone trying to run a major construction project while maintaining day-to-day estate operations. Subscribe to the Easemakers Podcast to hear from more experts in the private service industry, and join the Easemakers community to talk to other estate managers and PSPs on a regular basis. Enjoying the Easemakers Podcast? Leave us a rating and a review telling us about your favorite episodes and what you want to learn next! The Easemakers Podcast is presented by Nines , modern household management software and services built for private service professionals and the households the support.

How do you plan for a sabbatical, and how do you balance daily life and operations at home when a family is on the move for months at a time? In this episode of the Easemakers Podcast, Elise Ciappara, a Senior Travel Designer for Joro shares the growing trend toward sabbaticals, and what it takes to plan for long-term travel. Subscribe to the Easemakers Podcast to hear from more experts in the private service industry, and join the Easemakers community to talk to other estate managers and PSPs on a regular basis. Enjoying the Easemakers Podcast? Leave us a rating and a review telling us about your favorite episodes and what you want to learn next! The Easemakers Podcast is presented by Nines , modern household management software and services built for private service professionals and the households the support.

Like many estate managers, John Dickson Anderson loves walking into a chaotic environment and turning it around. In this conversation, he shares how he brings order to chaotic homes, elevates service standards, and creates (and enforces) protocols to keep everyone on the same page. Plus, we talk about the security risks that come with chaos, and why it's so important to ensure that both principals and household staff follow the right processes. Check out the report we mentioned: The State of Family Office Estate Security . Subscribe to the Easemakers Podcast to hear from more experts in the private service industry, and join the Easemakers community to talk to other estate managers and PSPs on a regular basis. Enjoying the Easemakers Podcast? Leave us a rating and a review telling us about your favorite episodes and what you want to learn next! The Easemakers Podcast is presented by Nines , modern household management software and services built for private service professionals and the households the support.

Keith Wallace has spent the past 40 years traveling the world, and — as for most private service professionals — no two days have been the same. Through those four decades, the common thread has been protecting people. In this episode of the Easemakers Podcast, Keith shares how he went from an entry level job at a hotel to managing global security operations for one of the world's largest hospitality brands to serving private clients at his own firm Safe Harbor Group. Tune in to hear his tips for any private service professional who wants to be prepared for anything, as well as his career advice for anyone working in private service. Subscribe to the Easemakers Podcast to hear from more experts in the private service industry, and join the Easemakers community to talk to other estate managers and PSPs on a regular basis. Enjoying the Easemakers Podcast? Leave us a rating and a review telling us about your favorite episodes and what you want to learn next! The Easemakers Podcast is presented by Nines , modern household management software and services built for private service professionals and the households the support.

When families move between homes, the details get complicated — especially when it comes to health care. In this conversation, PinnacleCare Senior Manager of Strategic Partnerships Rebecca Bux shares tips for private service professionals supporting families who are constantly on the move, from how to get ahead of emergencies to how to make care more seamless between locations. Subscribe to the Easemakers Podcast to hear from more experts in the private service industry, and join the Easemakers community to talk to other estate managers and PSPs on a regular basis. Enjoying the Easemakers Podcast? Leave us a rating and a review telling us about your favorite episodes and what you want to learn next! The Easemakers Podcast is presented by Nines , modern household management software and services built for private service professionals and the households the support.

What is the value of mentorship in private service? How do you find the right mentor, and create connections to help you grow in your career? In this episode of the Easemakers Podcast, we talk with Andrew Beardsley, a seasoned estate manager who runs his own fractional estate management business, and Natalya Clasen, his mentee who's ten years into an ever-evolving private service career. Tune in to hear their thoughts on the importance of networking, their advice for creating lasting connections, and their tips for anyone battling imposter syndrome. Subscribe to the Easemakers Podcast to hear from more experts in the private service industry, and join the Easemakers community to talk to other estate managers and PSPs on a regular basis. Enjoying the Easemakers Podcast? Leave us a rating and a review telling us about your favorite episodes and what you want to learn next! The Easemakers Podcast is presented by Nines , modern household management software and services built for private service professionals and the households the support.

Whether you're hoping to have Andrea Boccelli sing an aria at a wedding, or to throw a Pitbull dance party, booking talent for a private event may seem like a tall order. In this episode of the Easemakers Podcast, Empire Entertainment President & CEO J. B. Miller shares what it takes to plan a special event with a celebrity guest. Tune in to hear his tips for bringing a big vision to life, the logistics of working with talent and their teams, and ideas for creating a once-in-a-lifetime experience for any occasion. Subscribe to the Easemakers Podcast to hear from more experts in the private service industry, and join the Easemakers community to talk to other estate managers and PSPs on a regular basis. Enjoying the Easemakers Podcast? Leave us a rating and a review telling us about your favorite episodes and what you want to learn next! The Easemakers Podcast is presented by Nines , modern household management software and services built for private service professionals and the households the support.

What's the value of documenting high value assets, and how do you ensure you've captured every detail? In this episode of the Easemakers Podcast, Founder of Virtual Home Inventory Ken Aaron shares his path from architectural photographer to inventory specialist, and his take on why inventories are a game changer for everything from daily household operations to long-term peace of mind. Subscribe to the Easemakers Podcast to hear from more experts in the private service industry, and join the Easemakers community to talk to other estate managers and PSPs on a regular basis. Enjoying the Easemakers Podcast? Leave us a rating and a review telling us about your favorite episodes and what you want to learn next! The Easemakers Podcast is presented by Nines , modern household management software and services built for private service professionals and the households the support.

How do you care for an art collection to help it maintain its value and build the legacy the collector wants to create? The missing piece, says Caroline Sayan, President and CEO of Cadell + Co Americas, is being organized, and documenting every detail from appraisals to personal stories. Tune in to hear Caroline's take on how estate managers and family offices can support collectors and preserve the value and meaning of a collection over time. Subscribe to the Easemakers Podcast to hear from more experts in the private service industry, and join the Easemakers community to talk to other estate managers and PSPs on a regular basis. Enjoying the Easemakers Podcast? Leave us a rating and a review telling us about your favorite episodes and what you want to learn next! The Easemakers Podcast is presented by Nines , modern household management software and services built for private service professionals and the households the support.

What should every estate manager know about maintaining cars, and how do you manage a fleet or a collection across properties? Car fiduciary Dave Bentson answers all our automotive questions in this episode of the Easemakers Podcast. Tune in to hear the Founder of Precision Automotive Group share his tips for preserving different types of cars, his advice for private service professionals, his take on when to hire a collection manager, and more. Subscribe to the Easemakers Podcast to hear from more experts in the private service industry, and join the Easemakers community to talk to other estate managers and PSPs on a regular basis. Enjoying the Easemakers Podcast? Leave us a rating and a review telling us about your favorite episodes and what you want to learn next! The Easemakers Podcast is presented by Nines , modern household management software and services built for private service professionals and the households the support.

When your principal says they're thinking about buying a horse, what questions do you need to ask, and what do you need to know? Jen Shah is a tax director at the CPA and advisory firm Dean Dorton. She specializes in working with equestrian families, and says she's never met a family office that's excited to hear their principals are diving into this unique asset class. In this conversation, Jen shares what family offices and estate managers should know about horse ownership – from understanding the business to caring for a horse throughout its life. Tune in to hear the differences between managing sport horses and racing horses, the implications for insurance, accounting and care, and how to build a team of experts to properly support an equestrian family. Subscribe to the Easemakers Podcast to hear from more experts in the private service industry, and join the Easemakers community to talk to other estate managers and PSPs on a regular basis. Enjoying the Easemakers Podcast? Leave us a rating and a review telling us about your favorite episodes and what you want to learn next! The Easemakers Podcast is presented by Nines , modern household management software and services built for private service professionals and the households the support.

What are the risks and benefits of putting luxury assets — from homes to yachts to cars — up for charter? In this episode of the Easemakers Podcast, LVH Global Co-Founder & CEO Hugh Barton shares how the right charter setup can help cover the costs of luxury assets, improve service standards, and fit into an overall wealth preservation strategy. Tune in to hear his tips for delivering on client expectations and preferences, hiring, training and retaining high-performing staff, and more. Subscribe to the Easemakers Podcast to hear from more experts in the private service industry, and join the Easemakers community to talk to other estate managers and PSPs on a regular basis. Enjoying the Easemakers Podcast? Leave us a rating and a review telling us about your favorite episodes and what you want to learn next! The Easemakers Podcast is presented by Nines , modern household management software and services built for private service professionals and the households the support.

What is restorative cleaning, and how does it differ from day to day housekeeping? Emily Dodds has studied the science behind cleaning, and has a passion for using cleaning best practices to help families maintain their homes and all the assets within them. Tune in to hear the founder of Immaculate Collective talk about the principles of restorative cleaning, her tips for finding a cleaning service or housekeeper with the right expertise, and best practices for maintaining a clean — or immaculate — home. Subscribe to the Easemakers Podcast to hear from more experts in the private service industry, and join the Easemakers community to talk to other estate managers and PSPs on a regular basis. Enjoying the Easemakers Podcast? Leave us a rating and a review telling us about your favorite episodes and what you want to learn next! The Easemakers Podcast is presented by Nines , modern household management software and services built for private service professionals and the households the support.

The right protocols can create peace in a family's everyday life. Aubree Weathers honed her skills managing operations and logistics in the Air Force, and today, she applies what she's learned in private service. As a consultant and the founder of AW Strategies , Aubree helps complex households build processes that work for them. In this episode of the Easemakers Podcast, she shares tips for creating new standards and procedures, best practices for navigating change, and advice for getting buy-in from key stakeholders across an estate. Subscribe to the Easemakers Podcast to hear from more experts in the private service industry, and join the Easemakers community to talk to other estate managers and PSPs on a regular basis. Enjoying the Easemakers Podcast? Leave us a rating and a review telling us about your favorite episodes and what you want to learn next! The Easemakers Podcast is presented by Nines , modern household management software and services built for private service professionals and the households the support.

How do you reduce turnover and retain your top household staff members? In this episode of the Easemakers Podcast, the team from Critical Path Advisors shares HR best practices for onboarding, benefits, PTO, and more — so you can set your team up for success. Hear from Co-Founder and President Reisa Diamond and Director of Employee Relations Lisandra Gatson on how they work with families and private clients, what leads to burnout, and how to navigate tough HR conversations. Subscribe to the Easemakers Podcast to hear from more experts in the private service industry, and join the Easemakers community to talk to other estate managers and PSPs on a regular basis. Enjoying the Easemakers Podcast? Leave us a rating and a review telling us about your favorite episodes and what you want to learn next! The Easemakers Podcast is presented by Nines , modern household management software and services built for private service professionals and the households the support.

You have one week to plan a 50th birthday party for 100 people — how do you make it happen? Jessica Goldklang found her calling answering questions just like this, and created Party Crush Events to bring big visions to life on a short timeline. In this episode of the Easemakers Podcast, she shares her tips for anyone trying to make the impossible happen at the last minute. Tune in to hear her keys to an unforgettable guest experience, tips for finding vendors without ego, and how she meets expectations, whether she's asked to bring in a dancing parrot or create a diner from scratch. Subscribe to the Easemakers Podcast to hear from more experts in the private service industry, and join the Easemakers community to talk to other estate managers and PSPs on a regular basis. Enjoying the Easemakers Podcast? Leave us a rating and a review telling us about your favorite episodes and what you want to learn next! The Easemakers Podcast is presented by Nines , modern household management software and services built for private service professionals and the households the support.

Owning a ski home comes with unexpected maintenance challenges — so what should you consider if you're tasked with managing a home in a town like Park City, UT? Paul Benson is the Co-founder and CEO of Engel & Völkers Gestalt Group, and he's watched Park City real estate evolve over the past 20 years. In this episode of the Easemakers Podcast, he shares the mistakes people make all too often with ski properties and how to avoid them. Tune in to hear about how the right inspections can save millions in repairs, the realities of living with wildlife and weather in a ski town, and the complexities of hiring household staff and vendors in high-cost neighborhoods. Subscribe to the Easemakers Podcast to hear from more experts in the private service industry, and join the Easemakers community to talk to other estate managers and PSPs on a regular basis. Enjoying the Easemakers Podcast? Leave us a rating and a review telling us about your favorite episodes and what you want to learn next! The Easemakers Podcast is presented by Nines , modern household management software and services built for private service professionals and the households the support.

To celebrate 100 episodes of the Easemakers Podcast, the Nines team turns the microphone around. Tune in to hear Kristin and Mohamed talk with Jacco de Bruijn and Shelby Boudreau about the founding story of Nines and Easemakers, the evolution of the Easemakers community, and their words of gratitude for the service hearts who make this community special. Thanks to everyone who's been a part of our first 100 episodes! Subscribe to the Easemakers Podcast to hear from more experts in the private service industry, and join the Easemakers community to talk to other estate managers and PSPs on a regular basis. Enjoying the Easemakers Podcast? Leave us a rating and a review telling us about your favorite episodes and what you want to learn next! The Easemakers Podcast is presented by Nines , modern household management software and services built for private service professionals and the households the support.

How can estate managers make a positive impact on family dynamics and well-being for the families they support? In this episode of the Easemakers Podcast, we talk about generational well-being, family dynamics, and continuity with the team from RayLign. Greg Rogers founded RayLign 20 years ago to bring alignment and support services to families across generations. For this conversation, he’s joined by Molly Grunner, who brings an estate management background to the RayLign team. Tune in to hear tips for building strong relationships with principals, anticipating what's around the corner, and creating redundancy and structure for long-term success and stability. Subscribe to the Easemakers Podcast to hear from more experts in the private service industry, and join the Easemakers community to talk to other estate managers and PSPs on a regular basis. Enjoying the Easemakers Podcast? Leave us a rating and a review telling us about your favorite episodes and what you want to learn next! The Easemakers Podcast is presented by Nines , modern household management software and services built for private service professionals and the households the support.

In private service, no two days are the same — and as time goes on, a role can change drastically. Beth Langley has worked with the same principals for two decades, and her role has continuously evolved over time. In this conversation, she shares her path from personal trainer to estate manager to fractional estate manager and remote personal assistant. Tune in to hear her tips for setting boundaries that set you up for success long-term, building long-lasting vendor relationships, and adapting as dynamics change. Subscribe to the Easemakers Podcast to hear from more experts in the private service industry, and join the Easemakers community to talk to other estate managers and PSPs on a regular basis. Enjoying the Easemakers Podcast? Leave us a rating and a review telling us about your favorite episodes and what you want to learn next! The Easemakers Podcast is presented by Nines , modern household management software and services built for private service professionals and the households the support.