001 | Multifamily Mix Tape Podcast | Introduction

In this episode, Mark Sharp discusses how he got into the multifamily industry and why he stays in it. He shares his journey from starting as a part-time leasing consultant to becoming a maintenance technician and eventually a regional supervisor. Mark emphasizes the importance of learning and teaching in the industry and how he wants to give back by helping others find their way. He also addresses misconceptions about the industry and the need for education and awareness. Overall, Mark's goal is to promote the multifamily industry as a great career choice. Key Takeaways: * Mark got into the multifamily industry by accident but fell in love with it and has been in the industry for 24 years. * He learned and grew through various roles, from leasing consultant to business manager to maintenance technician. * Mark values the importance of learning and teaching, and he wants to give back by helping others in the industry. * He wants to change misconceptions about the industry and promote it as a great career choice through education and awareness. Sound Bites: "I never thought that 24 years ago that a part-time leasing consultant position would prepare me for where I am today." "He taught me how to do things the right way. He was very clear that he did not know everything." "If you don't have time to do it right, when will you have time to do it again?" Chapters: 00:00 Introduction and Podcast Purpose 01:18 How I Got Into the Multifamily Industry 08:03 The Importance of Learning and Teaching 12:17 Giving Back and Helping Others in the Industry multifamily industry, career, journey, learning, teaching, giving back, misconceptions, education, awareness