Episode Title: Excellence Through Innovation — Boss Talks with Mike Brewer
In this episode, host Evan Happel sits down with Mike Brewer, a 30-year veteran of the multifamily industry and co-founder of Multifamily Media Network. Mike shares his journey from property management to media entrepreneurship, offering candid insights on leadership, organizational design, and the future of work.
00:00 Introduction & Guest Welcome
00:34 Mike’s Background & Industry Experience
02:43 Coffee, Community, and First Impressions
05:23 Parking Anecdotes & Technology
07:56 Music, Focus, and Personal Routines
14:30 Mike’s Real Estate Journey
18:55 Leadership: Lessons, Book, and Philosophy
22:04 Embracing Video & Social Media
28:45 Self-Care, Introversion, and Leadership
41:25 Organizational Design & Centralization
46:02 Automation, AI, and the Future of Work
49:29 Excellence Through Innovation
57:08 Closing Thoughts & Call to Action
Key Topics:
- Mike’s career path and early experiences in real estate
- The importance of leadership, trust, and consistency
- Embracing video, social media, and personal branding
- Self-care, introversion, and maintaining energy as a leader
- Organizational design, centralization, and the impact of AI/automation
- The value of upskilling and adapting to technological change
- Mike’s passion for coffee and his book, "The Daily Collective"
Highlights:
- Why you won’t lose your job to AI, but to someone who uses it
- How to build trust and lead by example
- The role of curiosity and innovation in personal and professional growth
Connect with Mike Brewer:
- Multifamily Media Network
- "The Daily Collective" (book)
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