Upcoming Episodes
Episode 20: Bridging the Gap, Multifamily and Consumer Reporting Advocacy
Eric Ellman, President, National Consumer Reporting Association
A thoughtful discussion on where tenant screening policy is headed—and how collaboration between housing providers and credit reporting leaders is essential for a more balanced, transparent system.
Previous Episodes
Episode 1: The Real Impact of AI in Multifamily
Darren Williams, President Portico Property Management
In the inaugural episode of Apartment Jedi, Darren and I discussed the future of AI in multifamily as it relates to our site level teams.
Episode 2: The Wellness Walk Queen of Mutifamily
Kadi Mancuso Rice, VP Marketing & Leasing, Tailwind Group
Affectionatly called the ‘Queen of the Wellness Walk’, Kadi and I sat down at NAA Apartmentalize to discuss the need for the industry to keep wellness, mental and physical, at the heart of what we do.
Episode 3: The Impact of Agentic AI on Multifamily Marketing
Mike Whaling, President & Founder, 30 Lines
A thought leader in the Multifamily Marketing space, Mike shared his perspective on the importance of content marketing in a world rushing to agentic AI. This is a must listen for all marketers or anyone interested in attracting your next resident.
Episode 4: Rise of the Renewals
Darcey Forbes, Industry Principal, Renew
Anyone who is paying any attention at all can see the trends in resident retention. There is clearly a movement in the industry to limit churn and dive lifetime value. Darey (and Renew) have a unique window into this growing trend
Episode 5: Escape Velocity
Misty Browning Sanford, Co-Founder, Manhattan Project Beer Company
What do beer and multifamily have in common? Misty Browning Sanford, who successfully made the jump from multifamily marketing to craft brewing. We talked about what she brought with her on the transition and what she has learned and would do different if she ever came back.
Episode 6: How to Evaluate AI for Multifamily
Jacob Carter – Founder, Nuture Boss
AI adoption is booming in multifamily — but are we doing it right? Jacob Carter joins the podcast to break down how to evaluate, measure, and pilot AI platforms the right way. From real-world performance benchmarks to asset manager-level orchestration layers, this episode arms you with the knowledge to cut through the noise and make smart AI investments.
Episode 7: Unplanned Collisions – The Importance of Connection
Tara Samuels, Founder, Multifamily Mentor Matchmaking
Recorded at 2025 RETCON, What started as an unplanned collision became a rich conversation about connection, mentorship, and the small interactions that make a big difference in rental housing.
Episode 8: AI for Asset Management – How Technology Is Transforming Multifamily
Jonathan Buckelew – Co-Founder, CRE AI Studio
What happens when a switch goes on and you take learning how to leverage AI seriously? You get Jonathan Buckelew. n this episode, Andrew Bowen welcomes Jonathan Buckelew. For the last couple of years he has been playing with multiple tools and sharing how they can supercharge the asset management space.
Episode 9: Centralization, Specialization and AI in Multifamily
Tyler Christiansen, CEO Funnel Leasing
Where is the industry really when it comes to “Centralization”, role specialization, and the fast-approaching wave of agentic AI. We break down why back-office centralization may be delivering the biggest ROI, how AI is empowering site teams. Plus: will multifamily finally become a brand-first industry?
Episode 10: From Maintenance to Mastery
Adrian Danila, Founder, Multifamily X Consulting
In this conversation, Andrew Bowen and Adrian Danila discuss the intersection of technology, leadership, and authenticity in multifamily operations. From AI-driven efficiencies to the human side of centralization, Adrian brings perspective grounded in two decades of maintenance leadership and mentorship.
Episode 11: Finding Purpose After #OPENTOWORK
Brandon Hammond, Director – Community Asset Management, Invitation Homes
After a year of the #OpenToWork banner on his profile, Brandon finally got to write his resignation letter the dredded hashtag. We explore the ups, downs, scams and challenges of job seeking in tough housing and employment market.
Episode 12: Happy Birthday RETTC!!
Kevin Donnelly, Exec. Dir. & Chief Advocacy Officer, Real Estate Technology & Transformation Center (RETTC)
A year after being spun off from NMHC, I sit down with Kevin at OpTech to discuss their wins, progress, challenges and what’s next for RETTC.
Episode 13: Fixing the CX Gap in Multifamily
Reece Register, CXO, CXOWorx
Ever wonder why there are so few Chief Experience Officers in Multifamily? I did and my conversation with Reece Register begins to answer that question and what we should be doing about it.
Episode 14: The Death of the Deposit
Michael Bowman, Founder & CEO, Deposit Cloud
Why are we still doing deposits if they are not serving anyone? Michael and Andrew tackle this and all things deposit management.
Episode 15: My Top 5 Bold Predictions for 2026 in Multifamily Housing
Andrew Bowen – The Apartment Jedi
The Top 5 things I believe have a solid chance of occurring in 2026 that most folks are not thinking or at least talking about (yet).
Episode 16: Advocacy Starts Local
Jeremy Thomason, VP Asset Management, Savoy Capital
Advocacy is much more than trips to Washington D.C. with NAA or RETTC. It can be as simple as being involved with your local HOA and friend group. Jeremy discusses how 2026 can be your year to take action.
Episode 17: How AI Will Reshape Multifamily – From Leasing to Labor to Construction
Chris Moreno, Founder – Infinite Niches
Chris Moreno joins Andrew to talk about the real (and future) use cases of AI in multifamily. This episode goes deep—from robotic trash delivery to modular construction timelines, AI training models, and why the “guy who knows AI” might be your biggest hiring threat.
Episode 18: Bishop Ridge – Opportunity Zone Investment Gone Right
Jeremy Thomason, SVP – Asset Management, Savoy Capital
Bishop Ridge is a neighborhood in Dallas, TX that is experiencing a bit of a rennaissance thanks to Opportunity Zone investments. In this episode we tell Bishop Ridge’s story to date and discuss how it can be replicated elsewhere.
Episode 19: Purpose, Property & People
Jeremy Edmiston, Executive Director, Community Growth Foundation
Community Growth Foundation is putting people at the center of their investment strategy and work to create environments where people are served through housing.