Mike Brewer Boss 110: Excellence Through Innovation: Leadership, AI, and the Future of Multifamily
In this episode of Boss Talks, host Evan Happel interviews Mike Brewer, a seasoned leader in the multifamily industry and co-founder of Multifamily Media Network. Mike shares insights from his 30-year career, discussing his journey from property management to media entrepreneurship. The conversation covers leadership lessons, the importance of consistency and trust, and the value of self-care for leaders. Mike and Evan explore the evolution of organizational design, the impact of centralization, and how automation and AI are reshaping the property management landscape. Mike emphasizes the need for upskilling and embracing innovation, noting that jobs won’t be lost to AI, but to those who know how to use it. The episode also touches on Mike’s passion for coffee, his approach to personal growth, and his book, "The Daily Collective," which offers daily meditations on life and business. Listeners will gain practical advice on leadership, adapting to technological change, and maintaining excellence through curiosity and innovation.
Boss Talks | Elevating ALL the Bosses of the Multifamily Industry · Mike Brewer, Evan Happel
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Show Notes
Episode Title: Excellence Through Innovation — Boss Talks with Mike Brewer
In this episode, host Evan Happel sits down with Mike Brewer, a 30-year veteran of the multifamily industry and co-founder of Multifamily Media Network. Mike shares his journey from property management to media entrepreneurship, offering candid insights on leadership, organizational design, and the future of work.
00:00 Introduction & Guest Welcome
00:34 Mike’s Background & Industry Experience
02:43 Coffee, Community, and First Impressions
05:23 Parking Anecdotes & Technology
07:56 Music, Focus, and Personal Routines
14:30 Mike’s Real Estate Journey
18:55 Leadership: Lessons, Book, and Philosophy
22:04 Embracing Video & Social Media
28:45 Self-Care, Introversion, and Leadership
41:25 Organizational Design & Centralization
46:02 Automation, AI, and the Future of Work
49:29 Excellence Through Innovation
57:08 Closing Thoughts & Call to Action
Key Topics:
- Mike’s career path and early experiences in real estate
- The importance of leadership, trust, and consistency
- Embracing video, social media, and personal branding
- Self-care, introversion, and maintaining energy as a leader
- Organizational design, centralization, and the impact of AI/automation
- The value of upskilling and adapting to technological change
- Mike’s passion for coffee and his book, "The Daily Collective"
Highlights:
- Why you won’t lose your job to AI, but to someone who uses it
- How to build trust and lead by example
- The role of curiosity and innovation in personal and professional growth
Connect with Mike Brewer:
- Multifamily Media Network
- "The Daily Collective" (book)
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