Industry Knowledge, SEO & SEM

This month, what is your website visibility score/ranking? How does it compare to your top 3-5 direct competitors?
What question would you like to ask related to website SEO/SEM?

Industry Knowledge, SEO & SEM
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Patricia McLoughlin
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Industry Knowledge, Senior Housing

Any trends in senior housing you spotted this year? Any forecasts for senior housing going into 2015?
Regarding senior housing—any tips/suggestions for managing this specialized sector of rental housing?

Industry Knowledge, Senior Housing
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Patricia McLoughlin
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Your Website SEO/SEM?

Some SEO/SEM questions to consider:

#1. How is your SEO/SEM working? What kind of results are you seeing on your monthly SEO/SEM reports? What shifts have you made—tied to the most recent changes in the Google algorithms?

#2. Compared to your direct market competitors—what is your monthly visibility score/ranking? Is your visibility score/ranking the top/best each month, compared to those you most closely compete with/against?

#3. Do you get a monthly telephone tracking report? How many inbound calls/leads are you receiving each month? How do your telephone trends compare to this same month last year?

#4. What kind of inbound E-mail leads are you receiving each month? Do you track them on a monthly dashboard? What kind of follow-up is done with those interesting in engaging/hiring your property management company?

#5. When you review your monthly Google analytics report, what does it tell you about your SEO/SEM?

To arrange a day/time to discuss your SEO/SEM website success—surf here,http://www.powerhourseo.com/propertymanagement

Smartly done SEO + SEM marketing will give you and your property management team an endless stream of inbound leads and new business opportunities that will grow your revenues/profits.

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Industry Knowledge, Resident Retention

What steps have you taken this year to retain your current residents?
For 2015, what is your focus to increase resident retention?

Industry Knowledge, Resident Retention: http://tinyurl.com/pvbv2yy

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Doris Schweppe
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PowerHour Leadership Academy Tuesday, December 2nd Key Points

For our live weekly PowerHour Leadership Academy members, on Tuesday, December 2nd—we are going to be covering the key points below:

#1. Entertaining of your existing property management clients and with new prospective clients is a key part of your business development strategies and is a sure-fire way to drive/add more revenue/fees. For this week—we share with you on the recording below, 30 specific ideas and ways to engage your thinking. Your assignment for this week: come to our Tuesday Open-Mic with 5 of your own entertainment ideas.

#2. What are the 18 best ways to develop great new prospects for those in need of your property management services and to expand your successful business development? For this week, we are going to cover #17.

#3. Bonus sales point…from the book, SmartMatch Alliances ==>> Please read pages 49-58.

Please listen to the audio leadership newsletter that is sent each Monday~as prep.

We’re looking forward to seeing all of you on Tuesday—for our live weekly PowerHour Leadership Academy  Open-Mic, with a continued focus on G.R.A.C.E. [Growing Revenue & Controlling Expenses].powerhour leadership academy

Your Leadership Academy Coaches,
Ernest and John
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Happy Thanksgiving & Gratitude

To our 110,000+ group members and property management leaders around the world in our 20 LinkedIn groups, we celebrate with gratitude our being connected in 2014–and look forward to a bright and prosperous 2015.

For our group members in Canada, we know you have already celebrated your Thanksgiving in October and thought you would enjoy the url below about the early days/years of your holiday celebration, http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thanksgiving_(Canada)

For our group members in the United States, we wish each of you a joyful and blessed Thanksgiving celebration on Thursday, http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thanksgiving
In the spirit of gratitude, Thanksgiving and the research about sustainable happiness—we encourage you to listen to the short recording below~
Please call: 605-475-5923
When prompted, please put in this PIN: 654 857

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Ernest
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Facebook Tells Marketers News Feed Free Ride Is Over

Certainly a big shift for the way content is going to be feed by Facebook, yes?

Facebook Tells Marketers News Feed Free Ride Is Over, http://tinyurl.com/k5hd9n3

Your take on this story—as it relates to your user-experience on Facebook?

From a business/marketing perspective, how will this alter your focus on Facebook in 2015?

Join our ongoing discussion ==>> Industry Knowledge, Social Media On Facebook:http://tinyurl.com/n7r34xq

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Doris Schweppe
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Join Wednesday Webcast, Working in 30 Cities for 300 Days

I would like to invite you to join a free thought-leadership MultifamilyBiz.com /  PowerHour webcast on Wednesday, November 12th at 3:00 p.m. Eastern/New York time—with a focus on *The Learning Experience of Working in 30 Cities for 300 Days*.

This is our 231st industry educational webcast since 1995.

Your LinkedIn group owner/moderator
Patricia McLoughlin
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During this 60-minute webcast we will be discussing the points below plus fielding your specific questions:

#1. What triggered the travel schedule to work in 30 different cities over 300 days? What did I learn, when I met property management professionals in Europe, Canada, Puerto Rico, Bermuda and across the United States?

#2. What were the big takeaways from industry leaders around the world?

#3. What amazing insights were learned, that will help you reach your business goals faster?

#4. How can you utilize the concept that less than perfect can still be perfect?

Registration Information

When: Wednesday, November 12th.

Please note, the above MultifamilyBiz.com PowerHour starts at 3:00 p.m. Eastern/New York/Toronto time, which is

.2:00 p.m. Central/Dallas/Winnipeg time
.1:00 p.m. Mountain/Denver/Calgary time
.12:00 p.m. Pacific/San Francisco/Vancouver time
.8:00 p.m. GMT/London time

Fee: No charge

To register, please go to this page:

http://www.multifamilybiz.com/Webcasts/70/The_Learning_Experience_of_Working_in_30_Cities_for_300_Days

Recording is available after the MultifamilyBiz.com / PowerHour but you must register for this webcast to receive it.

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Register for 15-point audio course about Ancillary Income,http://www.powerhour.com/propertymanagement/ancillaryincome

For 51 hours of property management audio courses and 3 books–surf here,http://powerhour.com/propertymanagement/booksandcourses

To join a leading PM franchise organization—surf here,http://powerhour.com/propertymanagement/thinkingbig/#franchiseoptions

Industry Knowledge, Plumbing Repairs & Maintenance

What tips can you share that proactively help you reduce or eliminate plumbing repairs? What is the most expensive plumbing problem you have had to fix?
For 2015, what kind of plumbing RFPs are you doing? Which industry vendors/supplies are you most impressed with?

Industry Knowledge, Plumbing Repairs & Maintenance
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Doris Schweppe
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PowerHour Leadership Academy Tuesday, November 4th Key Points

For our live weekly PowerHour Leadership Academy members, on Tuesday, November 4th—we are going to be covering the key points below:

#1. Your website—as a business development tool, what are the 7 most critical components for your success? What do you need to know now/today about each of the websites of your direct local property management competitors?

#2. Your website SEO—what are the 5 most important things to know to rock your website to the top? What is the difference between your corporate website and the website that serves your residents/tenants?

#3. What are the 18 best ways to develop great new prospects for those in need of your property management services and to expand your successful business development? For this week…we are going to cover #5.

#4. Bonus sales point…negotiating strategy #45 ==>> Navigating levels of authority.

Please listen to the audio leadership newsletter that is sent each Monday~as prep.

We’re looking forward to seeing all of you on Tuesday—for our live weekly PowerHour Leadership Academy  Open-Mic, with a continued focus on G.R.A.C.E. [Growing Revenue & Controlling Expenses].powerhour leadership academy

Your Leadership Academy Coaches,
Ernest and John

Industry Knowledge, Paving & Parking Lots

Have any large parking lot work done this year? How did it go?
When doing an RFP for paving work—what are the key questions to be asking?

Industry Knowledge, Paving & Parking Lots
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Doris Schweppe
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Should Companies Monitor Employee Social Media?

Interesting article below…your take on this?
How are you handling social media within your company and for those on your team?

Should Companies Monitor Employee Social Media? http://tinyurl.com/p2dfqpg

Surf below for related topics and discussions…

Industry Knowledge, Social Media: http://tinyurl.com/l4g9jrq
Industry Knowledge, Social Media On Twitter: http://tinyurl.com/n2hgeb7
Industry Knowledge, Social Media On Facebook: http://tinyurl.com/n7r34xq

To read more about employee policy manuals—and best-practices about social media at work, surf the url below:
Industry Knowledge, Employee Policy & Procedure Manuals: http://tinyurl.com/ob4l4h9

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Patricia McLoughlin
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From the audio course, 25 Pre-Meeting Questions

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[http://powerhour.com/propertymanagement/booksandcourses ] let’s focus on the most important questions to ask *before* agreeing to a meeting with those who want to hire/engage your property management services, focused on commercial real estate buildings.

Some questions to consider—regarding the management of commercial real estate buildings:

#1. What is the ownership structure? Is it a family trust? Un-related parties? TIC?

#2. Please provide the operating agreement from the owning entity.

The formula for Pre-Meeting Questions is this…

The right questions + smart pre-meeting prep = adding lots more commercial real estate buildings to your property management portfolio.

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Patricia McLoughlin
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As a vet, what kind of success have you enjoyed in the PM sector?

What kind of support/assistance is available for vets wanting to step into the PM profession? What kind of advice might you share?

Industry Knowledge, PM Vets Focused On PM Success
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Why Landlord Profits Through the Roof

Just read the article below…
Why Landlord Profits Through the Roof, http://tinyurl.com/k9hjo5s

Your take on these trends? Will they continue for the next 12 and 24 months going forward?

The Coach…and your LinkedIn group owner/moderator
Ernest and John

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Industry Knowledge, Property Management & Accounting Software

With 550+ posts on the discussion thread below, something to add here? A question to ask?

Which industry software vendors/suppliers are you most impressed with?

Industry Knowledge, Property Management & Accounting Software
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Your LinkedIn group owner/moderator
Doris Schweppe

PowerHour Leadership Academy Tuesday, September 23rd Key Points

For our live weekly PowerHour Leadership Academy members, on Tuesday, September 23rd—we are going to be covering the key points below:

#1. Your 2015 budget planning for client reports, reporting and services.

#2. Planning your 2015 property management budgets—with a focus on: revenue, concessions, absorption, renovations, marketing and seasonal trends. Lots to consider…lots to cover here.

#3. Lining up budgets for the accurate start of 2014 plus what to include for capital expenditures.

#4. What are the 21 best ways to control expenses and create more profitability for your property management company? For this week…we are going to cover #3.

#5. Bonus sales point…negotiating strategy #43 ==>> Reciprocal concessions.

Please listen to the audio leadership newsletter that is sent each Thursday~as prep.

powerhour leadership academyWe’re looking forward to seeing all of you on Tuesday—for our live weekly PowerHour Leadership Academy  Open-Mic, with a continued focus on G.R.A.C.E. [Growing Revenue & Controlling Expenses].

Your Leadership Academy Coaches,
Ernest and John

Join Wednesday Webcast, Growing Your Team With Career Advancement Paths

I would like to invite you to join a free thought-leadership MultifamilyBiz.com PowerHour webcast on Wednesday, September 17th at 3:00 p.m. Eastern/New York time—with a focus on *Grow and Groom Your Team With Career Advancement Paths*.

This is our 227th industry educational webcast since 1995.

Your LinkedIn group owner/moderator
Patricia McLoughlin

During this 60-minute webcast we will be discussing the points below plus fielding your specific questions:

#1. What market advantages does your property management company have when it offers well-defined career advancement paths?

#2. How to identify property management team members who are most likely to succeed when being promoted internally? What kind of leadership assessments must be completed as part of this decision-making process?

#3. What are the steps for growing and grooming those who are ready to be given career advancement opportunities within your property management company? What are the pitfalls to watch out for?

#4. How can your hiring managers leverage your internal career path culture when recruiting and making new hires? How do career advancement paths help to deepen the tenure of those on your property management team?

Registration Information
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Please note, the above MultifamilyBiz.com PowerHour starts at 3:00 p.m. Eastern/New York/Toronto time, which is

.2:00 p.m. Central/Dallas/Winnipeg time
.1:00 p.m. Mountain/Denver/Calgary time
.12:00 p.m. Pacific/San Francisco/Vancouver time
.8:00 p.m. GMT/London time

Fee: No charge

To register, please go to this page:

http://www.multifamilybiz.com/WebcastArchive/68/Grow_and_Groom_Your_Team_With_Career_Advancement_Paths

Recording is available after the MultifamilyBiz.com PowerHour but you must register for this webcast to receive it.

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Surf the url below, to see the most recent topics being covered during our live weekly PowerHour Leadership Academy [ http://powerhourleadershipacademy.com/pm ]—specifically for property management leaders who are focused on driving new revenue, adding new clients and reducing expenses, with 310+ comments:

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Register for 15-point audio course about Ancillary Income, http://www.powerhour.com/propertymanagement/ancillaryincome

For 51 hours of property management audio courses and 3 books–surf here, http://powerhour.com/propertymanagement/booksandcourses

To join a leading PM franchise organization—surf here, http://powerhour.com/propertymanagement/thinkingbig/#franchiseoptions

Join Wednesday, Author John Wilhoit Jr, How To Read A Rent Roll—Chapter 8

book-rrI would like to invite you to join a free thought-leadership PowerHour webcast on Tuesday, August 26th at 2:00 p.m. Eastern/New York time—with a focus on How To Read A Rent Roll—Chapter 8.

This is our 225th industry educational webcast since 1995.

Your LinkedIn group owner/moderator
Patricia McLoughlin

This lively discussion will focus on Chapter 8 from the book, How To Read a Rent Roll. This LIVE, fast-paced free PowerHour webcast, focuses on Chapter 8 of John’s latest book about how to analyze and control your rental income structure to optimize revenue when managing or purchasing multifamily communities.

We will be covering Chapter 8 so please read pages 107-116 prior to the webcast. To purchase the book on Amazon, please surf here: http://www.amazon.com/How-To-Read-Rent-Roll/dp/0985002735/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1380562187&sr=8-1.

During this webcast we will be discussing the points below plus fielding your specific questions:

#1. Turnover and burning cash—what is most important to focus on?

#2. Lease renewal timelines, where should you put your attention?

#3. Lease renewal rates and their impact on operations, how does this impact real estate valuations?

#4. Collections, late fees and eviction activities—who is responsible for what?

Registration Information
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When: Tuesday, August 26th

Please note, the above PowerHour webcast starts at 2:00 p.m. Eastern/New York/Toronto time, which is

.1:00 p.m. Central/Dallas/Winnipeg time
.12:00 p.m. Mountain/Denver/Calgary time
.11:00 a.m. Pacific/San Francisco/Vancouver time
.7:00 p.m. GMT/London time

Fee: No chargelogobanc222

To register, please complete the form that is on the right hand side of the page, on the url below:
http://powerhour.com/propertymanagement/booksandcourses

A special thanks to industry leader and book author, John Wilhoit Jr. and we encourage you to surf his websites below:

John’s book and his 10-CD audio course focused on, How To Read A Rent Roll, http://www.rentrolltriangle.com

John’s live weekly property management leadership academy  http://powerhourleadershipacademy.com/pm

John’s 51+ hours of audio training courses and books  http://www.multifamilyinsight.com/books/index.html

John’s flagship website  http://multifamilyinsight.com

John’s weekly blog  http://multifamilyinsight.netpowerhour leadership academy

John’s 15-point audio course about Ancillary Income  http://www.powerhour.com/propertymanagement/ancillaryincome

Surf the url below, to see the most recent topics being covered during John’s live weekly PowerHour Leadership Academy [http://powerhourleadershipacademy.com/pm ]—specifically for property management leaders who want to grow revenue, add new clients and reduce expenses, with 300+ comments:

http://www.linkedin.com/groupItem?view=&gid=36805&type=member&item=216299206&qid=1a5179a3-528a-4155-b748-22227c15bd65&trk=group_featured_list-0-b-ttl&goback=%2Egsm_36805_1_*2_*2_*2_lna_PENDING_*2%2Egmp_36805%2Egfl_36805

John’s virtual book tour for How To Read A Rent Roll  http://www.rentrolltriangle.com <<== Check the box on the right hand side of the page to join a free live monthly Open-Mic conference call with John to review one new chapter of his book a month.

To join a leading PM franchise organization—surf here
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225th Industry Educational Webcast Since 1995 – August 13th, 2014

I would like to invite you to join a free thought-leadership MultifamilyBiz.com PowerHour webcast on Wednesday, August 13th at 3:00 p.m. Eastern/New York time—with a focus on *The Rise of Mobile Technology To Lease And Serve Residents*.

This is our 225th industry educational webcast since 1995.

Your LinkedIn group owner/moderator
Patricia McLoughlin

During this 60-minute webcast we will be discussing the points below plus fielding your specific questions:

#1. What are the latest mobile device statistics that are driving the market?

#2. How is mobile device access to the Internet impacting your rental housing community websites?

#3. What is the latest technology you need to make sure your rental housing community websites are mobile friendly?

#4. How are wearable technologies starting to play a role in the way we communicate online?

#5. What are the key elements to look for when seeking to make your rental housing community websites mobile friendly?

Registration Information

When: Wednesday, August 13th.

Please note, the above MultifamilyBiz.com PowerHour starts at 3:00 p.m. Eastern/New York/Toronto time, which is

.2:00 p.m. Central/Dallas/Winnipeg time
.1:00 p.m. Mountain/Denver/Calgary time
.12:00 p.m. Pacific/San Francisco/Vancouver time
.8:00 p.m. GMT/London time

Fee: No charge

To register, please go to this page:
http://www.multifamilybiz.com/WebcastArchive/67/The_Rise_of_Mobile_Technology_to_Lease_and_Serve_Residents

Recording is available after the MultifamilyBiz.com PowerHour…but you must register for this webcast to receive it.powerhour leadership academy

Surf the url below, to see the most recent topics being covered during our live weekly PowerHour Leadership Academy [http://powerhourleadershipacademy.com/pm ]—specifically for property management leaders who are focused on driving new revenue, adding new clients and reducing expenses, with 294+ comments:

http://www.linkedin.com/groupItem?view=&gid=36805&type=member&item=216299206&qid=1a5179a3-528a-4155-b748-22227c15bd65&trk=group_featured_list-0-b-ttl&goback=%2Egsm_36805_1_*2_*2_*2_lna_PENDING_*2%2Egmp_36805%2Egfl_36805

Register for 15-point audio course about Ancillary Income, http://www.powerhour.com/propertymanagement/ancillaryincome

For 51 hours of property management audio courses and 3 books–surf here, http://powerhour.com/propertymanagement/booksandcourses

To join a leading PM franchise organization—surf here, http://powerhour.com/propertymanagement/thinkingbig/#franchiseoptions

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