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I have a particularly remarkable guest on the show for you today. Greg Doering is the Regional Vice President for NARPM in the Central Region, which has 10 chapters across more than a dozen states. He’s also the owner and founder of GDAA Property Management, located in the North Austin (specifically Round Rock) area.
Since Greg has been a NARPM member for around a decade, he knew the ins and outs of the organization even before he became Regional Vice President. If you’ve listened to this show before, you’ve probably heard about NARPM at least in passing, but this episode is your opportunity to learn about the remarkable organization in depth from this long-time member who has ascended its ranks!
Greg will talk about some of the ways to get involved with the leadership of NARPM, including sharing his own story. He also describes the benefits that can come from helping to lead NARPM (which is a volunteer rather than a paid position). Some of these benefits, as he’ll point out, aren’t limited to the organization’s leadership.
With that said, we don’t only talk about NARPM. Greg describes what it’s like to work with his brother Jeff, who joined the company recently. We clear up some misconceptions about virtual assistants. Greg describes some of the changes and innovations that he’s seen in the property management industry, and finishes things off with an inspirational message about why change is a good thing.
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Show Notes
[02:57] - Greg starts things off by introducing himself and telling listeners a bit about what he does.
[03:45] - Brad explains some of the reasons that he invited Greg onto the show.
[04:36] - Right now, the biggest challenge that Greg is facing with his company is staffing. He describes some of the specific difficulties.
[06:04] - What have Greg’s plans for growth been this year? He answers, then discusses how the company has transitioned into one in which people have specific tasks and roles, instead of doing everything.
[09:58] - Greg describes the single most important lesson that he learned during his company’s growth and transition period.
[11:01] - Brad takes a moment to make sure listeners understand the acronyms that Greg has been using.
[12:24] - What advice would Greg give someone working their way up through the ranks of NARPM?
[14:02] - Greg discusses how the auditing system works after you’ve submitted your packet and checklist.
[15:59] - What are some of the innovations that Greg has seen, or done himself, in the last six months or so?
[17:17] - Brad steps in to clarify some common misconceptions about virtual assistants.
[18:47] - Greg discusses the dynamic involved with his brother, Jeff, recently entering the business.
[21:12] - The reality of working with his brother is that they still enjoy each other’s company despite seeing each other at work and many weekends, Greg explains.
[22:46] - Greg talks us through his ascent through the ranks of NARPM, of which he’s been a member for around a decade.
[24:29] - Greg goes into more depth about the process of becoming a regional leader in NARPM.
[25:53] - We learn what Greg’s current role in NARPM entails, and how long the term lasts.
[27:05] - Greg discusses what he envisions as where he’s going and what he hopes to do by the end of his two-year term. He and Brad then talk about the rapid changes in the industry over the last few years.
[30:00] - Last year, Greg had less than 20% of the inventory condition forms returned, he reveals.
[31:08] - What are the benefits of being involved in the leadership of NARPM, since it’s a volunteer position?
[33:30] - Greg reveals that NARPM’s major events are about to go through some big changes, and offers some insight into the types of changes to expect.
[35:35] - The majority of the vendors that Greg uses regularly have all come from the NARPM trade show.
[36:14] - The industry is getting ready to change, Greg explains, and he’s excited because change creates opportunity.
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