What Makes a Great Business Partnership? Lessons From SJA Property Management

In this episode, host Dylan Scroggins and co-host Matt Speer engage with Devin Easterlin and Derek Bunyard as they share their entrepreneurial journey from real estate beginnings to building a successful property management company. They discuss their partnership dynamics, growth strategies, technology stack, and future vision for the industry. Links Devin on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/devin-easterlin-13760515/ Derek on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/derekbunyard/ Dylan on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/dylanscroggins/ Matt on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/mspeer/ PropertyManagement.com - https://propertymanagement.com/ The Kalmar Group - https://www.thekalmargroup.com/pm Subscribe to PropertyManagement.com's weekly Newsletter: https://propertymanagement-com.kit.com/subscribe-to-newsletter/ Chapters 00:00 The Founding Story of SJA Property Management 04:57 The Shift to Property Management Focus 09:47 Navigating Partnerships in Business 14:30 Decision-Making Dynamics in Leadership 19:13 Vision and Goals for the Future 23:41 Leveraging Technology in Property Management 27:08 Optimizing the Tech Stack for Efficiency 27:58 Consolidation and Courage in Tech Changes 28:45 Strategizing Growth in Property Management 29:28 Building a Dedicated Growth Division 30:22 Marketing Strategies for Sustainable Growth 32:13 Creating Quality Content for Engagement 33:54 Commitment to Marketing and Lead Generation 34:39 Defining the Ideal Customer Profile 37:16 Building a Strong Onboarding Experience 38:45 Embracing AI and Team Development 40:35 Community Impact and Philanthropy 41:55 Personal Growth Through Problem Solving 45:21 Favorite Tools and Resources for Success Disclaimer: The content of this podcast is for informational purposes only and does not constitute professional advice. Always perform your own due diligence before making any financial or business decisions.