Kimberly D. Scott

#thatkimberly #industrycelebrities #taaef   In this episode of Industry Celebrities, Room to Grow series, #thatkimberly interviews Christy Sanchez Vice President (Property Management) at The Bainbridge Companies.   Christy has over twenty years of experience in property management. Before she entered the multifamily industry she was in the restaurant business and as a young mother at that time, the night schedule made her decide to change her career path for it was hard for her to take of her baby.   Our current life situation mainly influences our decision making. Sometimes we have to take a huge leap even though we are not entirely sure if it will work. That’s just how life works, we’ll never know what the exact outcome will be but our perseverance will always lead us to where we are meant to be.     You will learn:   3:34 the beauty of getting promoted quickly  4:13 why moving to different departments can help you grow and become successful  6:13 the i

#thatkimberly #industrycelebrities #TAAEF   In this episode of Industry Celebrities, Room to Grow series, Kimberly D. Scott, interviews Jessica Loeb, Property Manager at 9th Avenue Station.   We all don’t like the feeling of being rejected. Some will take it lightly, while others don’t. For Jessica, she understands that rejections are just redirections. She applied for a job two times but got rejected. Instead of giving up she gave another shot and finally got it on her third try. Her story reminds us that when things don’t go out the way we want it to, it doesn’t necessarily mean that it’s not for us. Sometimes, we’re probably not prepared yet. And sometimes, destiny tells us that it’s not yet our time.     You will learn:   2:59 how Jessica started and the routes she took to get where she is right now  4:16 the importance of persistence and always going for what you want   9:00 the beauty of trying the things that scare you the most  10:20 never be afraid of

#thatkimberly #industrycelebrities #talkwithblock   In this episode of Industry Celebrities, Room To Grow series Nicolle Block interviews Jann Villanueva.    Jann was a young mom when she entered the multifamily industry. It was around the year 1998 when she started as a leasing consultant. The idea of being a property manager for her entire career did not come across her mind at first but at that time all she knew was she needed an income to support her child. Her story will inspire you to take the leap because regardless of what the outcome will be, there will always be room for trying and growing.    You will learn:   1:43 the versatility of the multifamily industry  2:23 the pros of being a part of the industry  3:35 the opportunities you will have  5:43 Jann’s pieces of advice for those who just graduated from high school and college  7:48 Jann’s advice to her young self   10:30 the growth you will have when you venture in the multifamily industry&nb

#thatkimberly #industrycelebrities   Why is TikTok so popular?    In this episode of Industry Celebrities, Kimberly D. Scott, a former Video Girl, and now Podcast Practitioner interviews Jayde Vincent, an influencer on TikTok who has over 1.2 million followers.    Jade discussed why so many of the younger generations are into the app. She shared that aside from how user-friendly the app is, it enables everyone to be a creator and encourages users to share their passion and creativity through short videos. She talked about how it’s a great platform to reach potential buyers.   Tiktok started as a social media video app for creating and sharing short lip-sync, comedy, and talent videos. But now most influencers are utilizing this app to share motivational talks, tutorials, and educational videos because the reach of its video content is amazing and if you are someone who wants to scale your business then you might consider downloading the app and creating amazing videos now! &

#talkwithblock #industrycelebritiescollab #roomtogrow    In this episode of TAAEF & Industry Celebrities collaboration, Nicolle Block interviews Damon McCall founder of ApproveShield.   Damon started as a leasing manager, then he got promoted as a property manager and then a regional manager. Before he started his own business, he spent a decade of his career as a regional manager in the multifamily leasing industry. During this period he noticed how high the fraud rate and eviction rates are so he then decided to create a company to provide a solution for these issues.    You will learn:    1:15 what Damon liked the most about the industry when he first started  2:58 the industry’s versatility   4:39 the benefit of being in a small community  6:49 what the industry was lacking and how Damon came up with his business  10:29 what skills you need to have  12:30 the avenues you can take   13:41 Damon’s piece of advice for those who want to

#thatkimberly #industrycelebrities #antoinneglover  Want to know some tips and tricks of becoming an awesome realtor?   In this episode of Industry Celebrities, Kimberly D. Scott, a former Video Girl, and now Podcast Practitioner interviews Antoinne Glover, a realtor at Rocky Peak Homes.    Kimberly and Antoinne tackled three major topics in this interview that will you kickstart your career. First is the importance of quality customer service. Study shows that bad customer service interactions are more likely shared than good ones. Notice how you would always rant to your friends and family after getting badly treated at a restaurant you just visited? Well, since we humans are predominantly controlled by our emotions, the most unforgettable experiences that we share to instantly have relief, most often are those that caused us pain. That’s why when entering a service-oriented industry it is always best to be mindful and let kindness prevail at all times.  Second is stop hammering you

#thatkimberly #industrycelebritiescollab   In this episode of Industry Celebrities, Room to Grow series, Kimberly D. Scott former Video Girl, now podcast practitioner, interviews Robert Durham the Account Executive at ALN Apartment Data, Inc.   Robert’s family has been in the multifamily and it wasn’t a surprise when he took that path as well. He was 14 years old when his dad owned over 62 properties and as a kid, he remembered helping his dad tilling bathrooms and collecting rent. When he went to college he took petroleum engineering but after a year, he realized that it wasn’t for him. So after stepping out of college instead of working for his dad, he applied as a leasing agent for MC Residentials.   Listen to the entire interview for you will learn:   2:28 It’s okay if college is not for you  6:04 the pros of being in the multifamily industry  8:31 Roberts pieces of advice about not working for your family if you happen to have a family business  13:20 there's never

#thatkimberly #industrycelebritiescollab #roomtogrow   In this episode of TAAEF & Industry Celebrities collaboration, Kimberly D. Scott former Video Girl now podcast practitioner, interviews Brian Crawford, Director of Marketing at Maintenance Supply Headquarters.   Brian was sure with what he wanted before he entered college and that was why he took sports management because he wanted to be in the sports industry. He worked in several universities before moving to the multifamily industry. Handling events was fun for him but after working in his field for several years, he started to think about switching to a different job because he wanted to have a quality life.  While he was an assistant athletic director of development at the University of Houston he met the director of MSH. He shared that he did not know what MSH was at that time. Well, the great thing about life is we always meet people for so many different reasons, and for Brian, meeting the founder of Maintenance Supply Head

#thatkimberly #makestuffhappen   Learn more about how Brian went from Sports and Entertainment at the University of Houston to Maintenance Supply Headquarters, director of marketing.   Connect with Brian Crawford via email: brian.crawford@supplyhq.com  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bcrawfo2/   Listen to other episodes or signup to be a guest on a Podcast: https://thatkimberly.com/convos-with-kimberly/   Connect on: FB: https://www.facebook.com/thatkimberlyscott  Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thatkimberly  IG: https://www.instagram.com/thatkimscott  Twitter: https://twitter.com/that_kimberly   Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdrDMJCNq8kxGGgqsO8avwQ --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thatkimberly/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thatkimberly/support

#thatkimberly #industrycelebritiescollab #roomtogrow   John's story and all the others we are sharing are why TAAEF launched the Room to Grow campaign because little kids don’t say they want to be in the apartment industry, people tend to fall into it. So we’re raising awareness about all the opportunities that the industry has to share.    The Room to Grow campaign shares stories from those in our industry who have found not just a job but a career in the apartment industry.  The campaign includes a website (www.roomtogrowtx.org)  Find your Fit quiz (https://roomtogrowtx.com/apartment-jobs/#quiz) and much more!    Connect with John Ridgway, email: jwr@cratx.net  FB: https://www.facebook.com/john.ridgway.5  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/john-ridgway-37513b45/    Listen to other episodes or signup to be a guest on a Podcast: https://thatkimberly.com/convos-with-kimberly/   Connect on: FB: https://www.facebook.com/thatkimberlyscott 

#roomtogrow #thatkimberly   Billy Griffin and I talk about how he graduated from Texas A&M and found his way into the apartment industry. Fun times and a great interview! If you are looking to change careers or just graduated from high school or college, there are lots of opportunities in Multifamily.  Check out https://roomtogrowtx.com/ to learn more and find out where you fit.    Email: bgriffin@campconstruction.com   Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/billy-g-10b5776/   Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/billy.griffin.10   Listen to other episodes or signup to be a guest on a Podcast: https://thatkimberly.com/convos-with-kimberly/  Connect on: FB: https://www.facebook.com/thatkimberlyscott  Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thatkimberly IG: https://www.instagram.com/thatkimscott  Twitter: https://twitter.com/that_kimberly   Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdrDMJCNq8kxGGgqsO8avwQ --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/th

The Room to Grow series shares stories from those in our industry who have found not just a job but a career in the apartment industry. We are highlighting Multifamily professional across Texas that want to share their story about how they found the industry, why they love multifamily and what a career is like in multifamily.    Learn more at www.roomtogrowtx.org and even better, find your fit by taking a quiz at https://roomtogrowtx.com/apartment-jobs/#quiz and much more!    Learn more about TAAEF: https://taaef.taa.org/   More questions for Izzy Garza, email him at izzy.garza@supplyhq.com or connect with him at:  FB: https://www.facebook.com/izzygarza  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/israelgarza/   Listen to other episodes or signup to be a guest on a Podcast: https://thatkimberly.com/convos-with-kimberly/   Connect on: FB: https://www.facebook.com/thatkimberlyscott  Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thatkimberly  IG: https://www.instagram.com

#thatkimberly #industrycelebritiescollab   On this episode of Industry Celebrities and TAAEF, Room To Grow podcast series, Kimberly D. Scott interviews Stephanie Graves, Co-Founder, and CEO of Q10 Property Advisors, LLC.   Stephanie is currently a business owner, speaker, motivator, and multifamily professional. She shared with us that she got into the multifamily industry when she was still in college. While she was working at a bank, a customer asked her if she was interested to work with him and help him with tax credit applications. With little knowledge about the job, she made her research and accepted his offer. That's how she got her foothold in the multifamily industry.   Stephanie ventured into an industry she's never been in and that lead her to where she is now. If you are wanting to change your career and know more about the multifamily industry, Kimberly and Stephanie will be able to give you insights that will help you start. So listen to the entire interview and don’t f

#industrycelebrities #taaef   The Room to Grow series shares stories from those in our industry who have found not just a job but a career in the apartment industry. We are highlighting Multifamily professional across Texas that want to share their story about how they found the industry, why they love multifamily and what a career is like in multifamily.   Learn more at www.roomtogrowtx.org and even better, find your fit by taking a quiz at https://roomtogrowtx.com/apartment-jobs/#quiz and much more!   Learn more about TAAEF: https://taaef.taa.org/   Judwin Property's website: https://www.judwin.com   FB: https://www.facebook.com/judwinapts  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/christyrodriguez/    Listen to other episodes or signup to be a guest on a Podcast: https://thatkimberly.com/convos-with-kimberly/   Connect on: FB: https://www.facebook.com/thatkimberlyscott  Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thatkimberly  IG: https://www.instagram.com/that

Industry Celebrities collaboration with TAAEF and their Room to Grow series, Blaise Spitaleri interviews Jeff Duerstock with Updater.   The Room to Grow series shares stories from those in our industry who have found not just a job but a career in the apartment industry. We are highlighting Multifamily professional across Texas that want to share their story about how they found the industry, why they love multifamily and what a career is like in multifamily.   Learn more at www.roomtogrowtx.org and even better, find your fit by taking a quiz at https://roomtogrowtx.com/apartment-jobs/#quiz and much more!   Learn more about TAAEF: https://taaef.taa.org/   Learn more about Jeff Duerstock: https://www.facebook.com/jdduerstock   https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeff-duerstock-tx/   Learn more about Blaise Spitaleri https://www.facebook.com/blaise.spitaleri.50  https://www.linkedin.com/in/blaise-spitaleri-cas-399baa33/   Listen to other episodes or signup to be a guest on a Pod

#thatkimberly #industrycelebritiescollab   Kimberly D. Scott, a former Video Girl, and now Podcast Practitioner interviews Rasa Floors' lovely duo, Jackie Cagle, and Danielle Kick.   Jackie has been in the industry for 18 years while Danny for 7 years. They shared how beautiful it is to share a meaningful relationship with clients who becomes an extended family after doing business with them. They love the large networks and the lifelong friends they gained throughout the years they spent working and that just speaks volumes on how passionate they are with what they are doing for they stayed in this industry for quite some time already.   Now, does the idea of working side by side with a family member excite you? Well, these two lovely ladies are a great example. Danielle is Jackie’s niece and they both are working for the same company. Though this set up might not be ideal for some, Jackie and Danny enjoy working together. They shared that they love the convenience and flexibility gi

#caregiverstories #caregiver #dementia #thatkimberly   In this episode of Caregiver Stories, Kimberly D. Scott a former Video Girl, and now Podcast Practitioner interviews Lauren Hunter. A former Recreation and Physical Therapy Aide and a loving granddaughter to someone who was diagnosed with dementia. Lauren shared her experience and the changes her family went through when her grandmother was diagnosed.   It was around 20 years ago when her family started to notice the early signs but it was not until her grandmother moved from Florida to Tennessee when the signs started to intensify. She shared that one of the major declines she will never forget was after her grandparents got into an accident. The trauma from the accident played a huge role because the decline was almost immediate. Though the pace of someone’s decline can be unpredictable, Lauren highlighted the importance of ensuring safety precautionary measures like placing a locator on the car and on the patient’s phone. Leveraging with

#thatkimberly #industrycelebrities #laurahunter   In this episode of Industry Celebrities, Kimberly D. Scott, a former Video Girl, and now Podcast Practitioner interviews Laura Hunter, Chief Growth Officer of EXIT Real Estate Gallery.   Did you ever thought about not going to college and just jump start right away to have a career? Well, Laura is one of the millions of people who succeeded in having the career that they want right after high school. She has been in the industry for more than 20 years now, happily maneuvering her career in the direction that she wants it to go.    You will learn:    02:55 the right career if you do not want to go to college  04:22 what coaching is   4:52 the personality style you need to learn  7:38 what Laura enjoys about her job  08:48 Laura’s advice for you who wants to join the industry  10:40 the importance of connection  13:36 Laura’s advice to her younger self     Connect with Laura:  

Kimberly D. Scott, a former Video Girl, and now Podcast Practitioner interviews Jacqueline Terrel, owner and the operator of Tudor House Cookies.   Baking has been Jacquelyn’s passion since she was a child. She and her mother used to stay up late at night to bake and even on special occasions she would give away brownies. Her friends and family were the luckiest for she would bake delicious treats for them. Her love for baking paved the way for her to start a business. It all started when she decided to bake decorated cookies for her son’s first birthday. She did a lot of research and planning but ended up not liking it. She even swore that she’ll never do it again. What made her change her mind was her husband, who suggested to let her try again so that she can stay at home and take care of the kids while making some money to help their growing family.   As the years go by, her business grew. She was able to get a lot of recognition from the cookie community and looking back, the one main

On this episode of Caregivers Stories, Kimberly D. Scott, interviews her long-time friend, Anne Sadovsky. This is a short video conversation on how she entered the world of Parkinson's and how her family dealt with it.   Approximately about 60,000 Americans are diagnosed with Parkinson’s every year. Anne’s Mom was one of them. The early signs of Parkinson’s disease can be easy to miss, mainly if they occur sporadically. In her mother’s case, it started with rocking and hand tremors. When they knew their mother’s condition, the family member who took the role as her primary caregiver was her sister Mia because she was the one who lived near their mother’s place.   Anne's heart-tugging story radiates the importance of teamwork, how each family member should work hand in hand, and to always look after each other’s emotional well-being while taking care of the loved one who got diagnosed. Listen to the whole interview for you will not only get some remarkable pieces of advice but I guarantee y