Get ready to ride the wave of innovation at our Property Manager Conference in Huntington Beach, California! With the cool, laid-back vibes of a beachy paradise, this year’s event promises to be as refreshing as a day on the ocean.
Surrounded by the iconic culture of Huntington Beach, you’ll catch the latest industry trends, network with fellow professionals, and soak up new strategies to elevate your property management game.
Whether you’re paddling out for the first time or you’re a seasoned pro, this conference is your chance to ride the crest of success in an environment that’s as dynamic and invigorating as the surf itself.
Paséa Hotel & Spa
21080 Pacific Coast Highway
Huntington Beach CA 92648
Workshops and panel presentations are being invited for the CALNARPM 2025 California Conference. The CALNARPM Conference boasts attendance of approximately 200 attendees of the profession’s most influential and qualified residential property managers throughout the State of California.
Deadline for Submission – November 1, 2024
Marc grew up in the real estate world and spent many years pulling weeds, painting walls, showing properties, and collecting rents for Grace Property Management, the company his father founded in 1978. Today, from a platform of managing over 900 rental properties with 20 team members, Grace Management helps people buy, sell, invest, flip, collect rent, evict, and have fun doing it!
As an international speaker who has worked with organizations across the globe, Valerie uses creative storytelling and actual nuts-and-bolts content to ensure that her audiences truly enjoy the learning process. Focusing on the importance of leading with joy, marketing like a human, and growth amid change, Valerie is known for delivering encouragement and truth with her signature straightforward style and sense of humor.
Deb Newell, PhD-ABD, MBA, is a seasoned business “Fixer and Implementer” focusing on diagnosing and treating the crucial pain points that impede organizational success. Since 2010, her expertise in people, processes, and technology has driven companies to increase revenue, expand, hire, train staff, and more. Her credentials include an MBA with dual concentrations in Leadership and Marketing, a B.S. in Political Science, and ongoing Ph.D. research in Qualitative Industrial and Organizational Psychology.
What's New in SEO and How to Stay Ahead of the Pack
As the Director of Marketing for Fourandhalf Marketing Agency, Marie considers herself as a problem solver and storyteller at her core. She’s passionate about giving people the knowledge they need to succeed. She has been in property management marketing since early 2015, and has authored many blogs about the subject. She also co-hosts the longest running property management podcast called “The Property Management Show” where she has fun examining all the nooks and crannies of property management, owner marketing, and entrepreneurship. When she's out of the podcast spotlight, she works with the wonderful Fourandhalf team helping property managers grow their business and juggles that with being a mom and personal chef to a very opinionated toddler.
How To Survive the Goliaths
Deb Newell, PhD-ABD, MBA, is a seasoned business "Fixer and Implementer" focusing on diagnosing and treating the crucial pain points that impede organizational success. Since 2010, her expertise in people, processes, and technology has driven companies to increase revenue, expand, hire, train staff, and more. Her credentials include an MBA with dual concentrations in Leadership and Marketing, a B.S. in Political Science, and ongoing Ph.D. research in Qualitative Industrial and Organizational Psychology. Her diverse background spans leadership training, business strategy, M&As, process optimization, Six Sigma, Lean Management, and a knack for tackling root issues rather than mere symptoms. Deb also brings an added layer of specialized knowledge with her extensive background in maintenance operations. Deb’s entrepreneurial journey began with founding her property management company in 2001 and a maintenance firm in 2009. She later sold these ventures, moved to Arizona, and shifted to full-time consulting. Her leadership roles include prominent real estate industry positions and multiple state and national realtor association boards. Rooted in integrity, quality service, and continuous improvement, her consultancy work has spanned from startups to Fortune 500 companies, leaving a lasting imprint on organizations globally.
The Art of Networking with an Impact
Melissa Prandi, MPM®, RMP® President & CEO of PRANDI Property Management, Inc., in her career for over 41 years. Melissa is a Marin County Native and has lived exclusively in Marin County her entire life……she has passion to give back to her community and beyond. Melissa has served on many non-profit and chamber boards over the years such as the former Hospice By the Bay, Fair housing of Marin, Rotary Club of Mission San Rafael and the business advisory board for Bank of Marin. Melissa is a big supporter and sponsor of Giving Marin, 100 Marin as well as many other local charities. She is currently serving as the President of a ladies group called the Women’s Leadership Philanthropy Council based out of Dominican University (WLPC) women supporting and mentoring – diversity and inclusion. This year 2023, Melissa Received the Citizen of the Year/Public Service award for the City of San Rafael given to her from the City and SR Chamber.
Navigating California's Changing Insurance Market
Over 15 years of working with NARPM property managers on Insurance Education, Risk Management and Claim Prevention B.S. in Finance and Risk Management Past positions with I.B.M. Standard & Poor’s Rating Agency, Moody’s Rating Agency, Moriningstar and Hemscot PLC.
Using Tech to Find and Enhance Your Team
Pete Neubig MPM, RMP, is the former co-founder of Empire Industries Realty & Property Management based in Houston, TX. He sold his company to Mynd Management where he was the Vice President of Eastern Operations. Pete is currently the co-founder and CEO of VPM Solutions. VPM Solutions is an online platform that connects the real estate industry with virtual team members across the globe. Pete is a past board member for the National Association of Residential Property Managers (NARPM) and is the current host of the NARPM Radio Podcast. When Pete is not working he runs marathons with his wife felicia.
10 Reasons I Love Property Management
When I was a little lad I dreamed of owning a property management business. That’s not true. Like many of you I stumbled into this business after the Great Recession with great trepidation. Now that I have owned my company for 10 years, I have come to love this business.
Checklists & Automation - Savings Lives & Dollars Since 1935
Todd J. Ortscheid is CEO of Revolution Rental Management, a property management company in Atlanta, GA. He also owns PMAssist, a training and consulting company that specializes in training property managers on revenue maximization and process automation, in addition to Always There Repair, a maintenance hotline and coordination company for property managers. Prior to entering the world of property management, Todd was an airline pilot for fourteen years, leaving Southwest Airlines to focus on growing his property management business. During his airline career, Todd also served as Executive Vice President of the world's largest pilots union, the Air Line Pilots Association, Int'l (ALPA). Todd splits his time between his homes in Senoia, GA and Naperville, IL with his wife Abi, his stepson Aiden, and their dog Pip.
Mastering AI-Driven Marketing for Property Management
Jay Berube is a seasoned coach and consultant with over two decades of experience in property management and real estate. With a track record of 1400 homes sold and the management of over 3000 properties, Jay brings unparalleled insights into the industry. His expertise extends to cutting-edge technologies, including ChatGPT and AI, making him a leader in leveraging technology for business success. Known for boosting team performance, lead generation, and strategic planning, Jay empowers clients to overcome challenges and achieve remarkable results.
3 Lessons We've Learned After Hiring Over 200 Business Development Managers
Jennifer Merritt is a highly experienced and sought-after public speaker, with a strong focus on in the weeds sales techniques and influential sales leadership. Her expertise in these areas has made her a popular choice for both corporate events and professional conferences.
With over 16 years of experience in the sales industry and over 9 years in real estate and property management, Jennifer has developed a deep understanding of what it takes to succeed in this fast-paced and competitive field. She has worked with a variety of clients, from small startups to large corporations, helping them achieve their sales goals through effective coaching and training
Combatting Rental Application Fraud: Effective Strategies for 2024
Justin has been with National Tenant Network since 2017. Justin has worked in a variety of departments within NTN including Quality Assurance, Criminal Division, Product Training, Screening Implementation and Business Development. Justin has an efficient knowledge of FAIR Housing and industry related compliance requirements including court systems and public record reporting. Justin specializes in consulting with housing professionals (Multi-Level Management Companies, Affordable Housing/Non-Profit Organizations, Property Managers, Investors, Landlords) on their resident screening process & procedures; assisting clients to identify and provide solutions to help streamline their screening process while reducing exposure to high risk tenants.
Protecting Your Company From Fraud
Allison DiSarro is the Senior Vice President of Property Management Banking at Enterprise Bank & trust She is the leading industry specialist who is well known and respected for her vast knowledge of Real Estate trust bank accounts. Allison banks ONLY Property Management companies and ensures their client trust funds are protected accordingly per state and federal law. She often teaches on this subject and has been a resource for management companies, auditors, consultants, attorneys and accounting personnel.
Pivot From Working “In” Your Business To “On” Your Business
Robert Chiang, CEO of RC Real Estate Inc. and Passive Wealth Coaching, is a multifamily and single family property management expert with 25 years of experience in the industry. Rob currently controls $193M in investment property assets and owns $10M worth of real estate. He coaches students on how to create passive and generational wealth. He recently published the bestseller 7-Step Blueprint To Passive Wealth and has spoken at events for NAA, AOA and NARPM.
2024 Legislative Updates
Tracey Merrell is the Managing Partner of Education with Kimball Tirey & St. John LLP. She began her career representing banks in post foreclosure evictions throughout all 58 counties in California. As bank owned foreclosures slowed down, she transitioned into evictions for management companies and individual owners. She is experienced in all aspects of litigation, from the development of case strategy, through discovery, depositions, motion practice, and trials including bench and jury. She joined KTS as a trial attorney and has extensive experience in court making hundreds of appearances a year since joining the firm. Ms. Merrell transitioned to the Education Department to further her goal of providing training and knowledge to both clients and staff.
Data Role in the Future of Property Maintenance
Ray Hespen is the CEO and co-founder of Property Meld, the leading residential property maintenance software company. Ray and his co-founder, David Kingman, started Property Meld in 2014 to bring intelligent maintenance to the property management world. His background is rooted in the manufacturing business. As a degreed engineer, his previous roles have involved reducing operating expenses while improving quality and consistency. He has combined this operational knowledge with technology to start one of the fastest-growing real estate technology companies in the United States.
Principles Over Processes
At the age of 5, Marc was hired as the chief weed-puller for Grace Property Management, the company his father founded in 1978. Marc spent many years pulling weeds, painting walls, showing properties, and collecting rents. Today, Marc is the owner and President of Grace Property Management & Real Estate. From a platform of managing over 1,200 rental properties in Denver, Grace Management helps people buy, sell, invest, flip, collect rent, evict, and have fun doing it! If you are more impressed with initials after a name– Marc holds a degree in Real Estate & Finance, has taught real estate classes in over 40 states, has been named the national property manager of the year, and is the host of the property management business podcast.
We're Gonna Need Cake
Valerie is an international speaker and consultant who works with entrepreneurs and businesses to help them grow and improve. Focusing on the importance of leading with joy, marketing like a human, and growth in the midst of change, Valerie is known for delivering encouragement and truth with her signature straightforward style and sense of humor. Valerie loves helping risk-takers and doers create things that matter! Valerie has worked with brands such as RE/MAX, Sotheby's, Century 21, and Berkshire Hathaway, led leadership workshops for Duke University, Carnegie, and Rotary International, and consulted with clients in the US, Canada, Europe, and Australia. With over 20 years of experience inspiring, motivating, and educating sales and marketing professionals, her audiences are challenged to question the traditional methods of marketing and find new ways to connect with their customers.
Building Legendary Relationships with your Clients, Team and Beyond
Andrew Smallwood is the VP of Revenue at Second Nature and host of The Triple Win podcast. Second Nature is the only 4-peat NARPM National Affiliate OTY (2018, 2019, 2020, 2021). A distinction primarily earned by creating success for over 1,000+ property managers through resident benefits packages. Andrew is also the board chair at Front Row Foundation and a well-trained service human to his dog, Biscuit.
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