Unscripted

Welcome to Unscripted, the podcast that dives into the real stories shaping the rental housing industry. Each episode features candid conversations with industry leaders, exploring key successes, challenges, and strategies. Whether you’re navigating risks or building people-first organizations, Unscripted connects you to the heart of rental housing with authentic, unfiltered insights. No scripts attached!

Introducing Our New Podcast

Welcome to Unscripted: Revealing the Heart of Multifamily with Janine Jovanovic, LeaseLock CEO

In the premiere episode of Unscripted, Andrew Bowen, your host, and special guest Janine Jovanovich, CEO of LeaseLock, introduce the heart of the podcast. This episode sets the tone for a multifamily industry podcast aimed at exploring real stories from within the industry. We dive into what makes multifamily housing meaningful—why people are drawn to the business and what keeps them committed. Andrew and Janine share their own multifamily journeys, rooted in a desire to make a difference, and discuss how social good (the “S” in ESG) will be a driving force throughout the series. Tune in as we kick off the conversation about creating communities, making an impact, and elevating the renters’ experience.

Season One Episodes

EPISODE 1

Welcome to Unscripted: Revealing the Heart of Multifamily

Janine Jovanovic, CEO of LeaseLock

9/18/2024

EPISODE 2

Investing in Social Impact: ESG and Multifamily Housing 

Jeremy Thomason, Managing Partner of Convolo Capital

9/23/2024

EPISODE 3

Building A People-First Culture in Multifamily

Jennifer Staciokas, President of Western Wealth Communities

9/30/2024

EPISODE 4

Creating a Rainforest Team Culture

Jason Kae, Author of Journey to a Rainforest Team Culture

10/7/2024

EPISODE 5

Leading Teams Through A Changing Organizational Structure

Chris Lema, CEO of Motivation AI

10/15/2024

EPISODE 6

LinkedIn, Multifamily, and the Future of Thought Leadership

Live from OpTech w/ Mike Wolber, Dom Beveridge, and Devin Wirt

10/28/2024

EPISODE 7

Empowering Change and Innovation in Rental Housing

Whitney Kidd, SVP of Innovation at Preiss Company

11/5/2024

EPISODE 8

Are Security Deposits Dead?

Andrew Bowen, SVP of Strategic Partnerships at LeaseLock

11/18/2024

EPISODE 9

Balancing IQ and EQ in Multifamily Leadership

Brandy Daniels, CDO at BH Management

11/25/2024

EPISODE 10

From Lincoln to Willow Bridge: The Power of Culture in Multifamily

Trina Williams, VP Operations & Performance at Willow Bridge

12/3/2024

About the Host

Andrew Bowen
Senior Vice President, Strategic Partnerships

Featuring Industry Insiders

On Unscripted, we bring you candid conversations with a diverse range of multifamily industry insiders. Our guests include senior executives, chief economists, investment strategists, and property management leaders who are shaping the future of rental housing. We sit down with institutional investors, development experts, and ESG advocates to explore how they are navigating market risks, building people-first organizations, and redefining the social aspects of ESG in real estate. These industry thought leaders share their expertise, challenges, and forward-thinking strategies, providing our audience with practical insights and a unique look behind the curtain of the multifamily sector. Whether you’re an operator, investor, or curious about multifamily housing, our interviews offer unfiltered stories from the industry’s top professionals.

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