The Easemakers Podcast
Every estate manager has a story — and this is where you get to hear them. The Easemakers Podcast is made for people who are passionate about the art of private service. Tune in to learn from the best in the business, get tips and inspiration to fuel your career, and connect with people get it. The Easemakers Podcast is presented by Nines, household management software and services built to help discerning households and the people who support them live with ease.
Episodes
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 righ...
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...
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.
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 im...
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 an...
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.
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 ...
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 manag...
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...
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 expect...
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 expe...
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...
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 t...
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 gues...
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 ...
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!
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...
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 s...
NOAA, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, predicted an above-normal hurricane season for 2025, but so far, none of the Atlantic hurricanes that have formed this year have made landfall in the US. With another month to go, President of Aon Private Risk Management Jason Ott shares his advice for mitigating risk during hurricane season.
Tune in to hear how to protect assets during floods, what everyone needs to know ab...
What are the unique challenges of managing a private island?
In a new episode of the Easemakers Podcast, Luciana Nijdam shares what estate managers and the families they support need to know about purchasing, developing and maintaining private islands.
Tune in to hear how managing a private island differs from running a coastal property, tips for finding staff and vendors for remote locations, tips for training your team ...
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