Celebrating Multifamily Maintenance: Resilience, Training, and the Road to Growth Welcome back to Beyond the Work, Tales in Multifamily Maintenance hosted by Chris Caramanica. In this episode the spotlight is on the backbone of multifamily — our maintenance professionals. Chris is joined by Mark Sharp, Vice President of Facilities for NOAA Property Management and host of the Multifamily Mixtape podcast. Chris and Mark elaborate on the resilience of the multifamily maintenance industry and discuss Mark’s 24 years of experience including some memorable moments and invaluable lessons. Mark shares insights on how critical training, mentorship, and genuine appreciation are critical for building strong, capable maintenance teams. They explore the importance of celebrating the contributions of these professionals as fundamental to transforming the culture of multifamily maintenance, fostering growth, and longevity. Tune in to learn how everyone can be advocates for this essential part of the industry. Let’s get started! If you enjoyed this episode, hit that like button and subscribe for more stories and insights from multifamily maintenance! Let’s give our maintenance teams the recognition they deserve. What are your best tips for building excellent maintenance teams? Want more multifamily podcasts? Subscribe to @MultifamilyMediaNetwork and hear from industry pros on all topics related to multifamily, leadership, personal & professional development, marketing, leasing, prop tech and more. Find notable blog posts, sign up for our newsletter, and more at www.multifamilymedianetwork.com

Building Strong Multifamily Maintenance Teams Through Consistency Is "back to basics" just a tired cliche? Or is it the foundation of every high-performing multifamily team? Let’s dig in! In this episode of Beyond the Work: Tales in Multifamily Maintenance, Chris Caramanica tackles the debate around the phrase "back to basics" and its relevance in today's multifamily industry. Chris shares his personal experiences implementing back-to-basics initiatives and why it's critical to focus on the foundational elements of maintenance consistently. From curb appeal to preventative maintenance and the importance of safety and inspections, this episode offers practical tips to streamline operations and build stronger teams. Hear Chris’ thoughts on why we shouldn’t just return to the basics—but live by them day by day. Enjoyed this episode?

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PropTech and Training Shape the Future of Multifamily Maintenance | Leadership Insights Ever wonder how top leaders in the multifamily space keep their teams running like a well-oiled machine, even with thousands of units? I'm your host, Chris Caramanica and my guest for this episode is Kamil Konopka, Senior Regional Maintenance Director with Liberty Military Housing. Join us as we uncover the secrets behind Kamil Konopka’s leadership and how his innovative training and tech-driven approach are transforming the industry. In this episode, we go deep with Kamil Konopka to explore how he creates a dynamic environment for his teams in military and multifamily housing. We discuss the game-changing role of hands-on training, the use of PropTech to streamline operations, and how his company’s unique AMPower initiative is setting new standards in team development. You’ll hear insights on labor shortages, AI’s future in the industry, and Kamil’s approach to crisis management — all while maintaining excellence in resident services. Whether you’re leading a small property or managing a portfolio of thousands, these strategies will help you inspire your team and stay ahead of industry trends. If you’re passionate about leadership in the multifamily industry, don’t miss out — hit the like button, subscribe to stay updated, and share this episode with your colleagues! Is listening more your jam? Tune in to Beyond the Work on Spotify and Apple Podcasts. Subscribe to @MultifamilyMediaNetwork and listen to industry pros covering all the hot topics of multifamily leadership, operations, marketing & leasing, maintenance, and so much more.