Multifamily Mix with Barbara Savona

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Step into "The Multifamily Mix with Barbara Savona," your essential podcast for navigating the exciting world of multifamily housing. Join Barbara, a seasoned expert and CEO of Sprout Marketing, as she blends valuable insights, engaging discussions, and inspiring stories in every episode.

Whether you're a property manager, part of an onsite team, or a multifamily executive, this podcast is your go-to resource for the latest in apartment marketing, resident retention, team development, and personal growth. Barbara brings a fresh and relatable approach to tackling the challenges and opportunities within the multifamily industry.

This podcast is more than just a source of information; it’s a community for those passionate about enhancing living spaces and advancing careers in multifamily housing. So, if you’re ready to shake up your approach and elevate your multifamily game, tune in to "The Multifamily Mix" and join Barbara on this exciting journey. Subscribe now and join Barbara in making every episode a mix of inspiration and fun!


Episode Date
Things That Can Wait Til Monday
Jun 26, 2026
The Hidden Reason Your Marketplace Ad Stopped Working
Jun 24, 2026
How to Get More Applications During Apartment Tours
Jun 22, 2026
Just One Thing Before the Weekend
Jun 19, 2026
How to Get More Clicks on Facebook Marketplace Listings (Part 1)
Jun 17, 2026
How to Write Emails People Actually Read
Jun 15, 2026
Things That Deserve More Credit
Jun 12, 2026
The Property Manager's Trap: "I'll Enjoy Life When..."
Jun 10, 2026
June Event Ideas That Work on Almost Any Budget
Jun 08, 2026
Remember This on The Hard Weeks In Property Management
Jun 05, 2026
A Smarter Way to Tackle Delinquency This Month
Jun 03, 2026
A Better Way to Handle Underperforming Employees
Jun 01, 2026
Follow-Up That Feels Like a Friend, Not a Sales Pitch
May 29, 2026
What Strong Leasing Teams Do When Traffic Is Slow
May 28, 2026
Why Outreach Keeps Falling Off Your To-Do List
May 27, 2026
Four-Day Week. Five-Day Pressure.
May 26, 2026
Quick Prospect Follow-Ups for Busy Teams
May 22, 2026
Signage That Converts vs. Signage That Confuses
May 21, 2026
When Resident Negativity Starts Affecting Your Team
May 20, 2026
First Week of June Marketing Ideas That Practically Plan Themselves
May 19, 2026
Simple Scripts That Help Difficult Resident Conversations
May 18, 2026
Property Managers: You’re Handling More Than You Realize
May 15, 2026
Running a Property Solo? Here’s How to Survive It.
May 14, 2026
Why So Many Property Managers Feel Exhausted by Wednesday
May 13, 2026
What Prospects Notice in 0.1 Seconds
May 12, 2026
Occupancy Low? Stop Trying to Fix Everything
May 11, 2026
Why I Schedule Time to Be Frustrated Every Friday
May 08, 2026
Errands… But Make It Marketing
May 07, 2026
When’s the Last Time You Took a Proper Lunch? Bestie’s Orders Inside.
May 06, 2026
Rude Residents Ruining Your Day? Listen to This
May 05, 2026
If Traffic is Slow Try These 4 Outreach Ideas for May
May 04, 2026
Leasing on a Saturday: Try This
May 02, 2026
The Mindset Shift Tired Managers Need Today
May 01, 2026
A little something different...
Apr 14, 2026
Try It When You Have Zero Time to Create Reels or TikToks
Mar 24, 2026
Try It When Things Change Onsite (Construction, Management, Renos)
Mar 17, 2026
Try It When Your Resident Events Need a Refresh
Mar 10, 2026
Try It When Traffic Comes to A Screeching Halt
Mar 03, 2026
You Are the Asset: Career Development for Property Managers
Feb 24, 2026
Retention Isn’t Built at Renewal
Feb 17, 2026
The Referral System That Brings in More Leases — Without Chasing Residents
Feb 10, 2026
The Resident Event That Works All Year — Even When You’re Short-Staffed
Feb 03, 2026
How to Use Social Media to Build Trust With Prospects Before the Tour
Jan 27, 2026
Softening the Renewal Conversation: A Better Way to Improve Resident Retention
Jan 20, 2026
Why Pet-Friendly Living Matters More Than Ever in Apartment Communities
Jan 13, 2026
Hard-to-Lease Floorplans: A Smarter Leasing Strategy for Property Managers
Jan 06, 2026
2026 Property Management Strategy for Overwhelmed Property Managers and Onsite Teams
Dec 16, 2025
13 Little Joy Boosters For Property Managers (From Someone Who Had To Fight For Joy This Year)
Dec 02, 2025
Need More Leases? How to Plan an Outreach Blitz That Actually Works
Oct 14, 2025
The Quickest Way to Burnout (and How Property Managers Can Avoid It No Matter Your Budget))
Sep 30, 2025
Small Actions, Strong Communities - Part 5 + *Special Announcement*
Aug 05, 2025
Small Actions, Strong Communities - Part 4
Jul 29, 2025
Small Actions, Strong Communities - Part 3
Jul 22, 2025
Small Actions, Strong Communities: Part 2
Jul 15, 2025
Small Actions, Strong Communities - Part 1
Jul 08, 2025
*Bonus* Low Power Mode: The Secret To Preventing Burnout
Jun 26, 2025
Never Wonder What to Post Again: The Social Strategy That Simplifies Everything
Jun 24, 2025
July Resident Events That Work for Small Teams and Tight Budgets
Jun 17, 2025
Make Your Social Media Binge-Worthy: How to Hook Residents & Fill Units
Jun 10, 2025
Rent Week Survival: Pep Talk + Micro-Resets for Burnt Out Property Managers
Jun 03, 2025
June Event Marketing Ideas for Property Managers: Low Effort, Big Impact
May 27, 2025
One Manager, 400 Units, Zero Help: Real Voice Notes From Barbara
May 13, 2025
*Bonus Episode* The 30-Day Challenge You Didn’t Know You Needed
May 01, 2025
A Letter To The Tired Property Manager: This Ones For You
Apr 22, 2025
Easy, Fun & Fully Planned: 4 May Resident Events That Deliver
Apr 15, 2025
3 Easy Resident Events to Boost Engagement This April
Mar 25, 2025
Sustainable Living Sells: ESG Marketing Strategies for Property Managers
Mar 18, 2025
March Event Ideas + How to Tackle Difficult Renewal Talks
Feb 25, 2025
Boost Occupancy with Preferred Employer Outreach
Feb 18, 2025
What Are You Wearing? The Qualities That Define Great Property Managers
Feb 04, 2025
Multifamily Mini: Where to Get Your February Events + Special Announcement
Jan 28, 2025
Proven Methods That Empower Thousands of Property Managers
Jan 14, 2025
Reignite Your Spark: Simplifying 2025 Property Managers
Jan 07, 2025
January Resident Events That Drive Retention and Build Community
Dec 17, 2024
12 Must-Try December Events to Delight Your Residents
Nov 19, 2024
How to Maximize Resident Events: Making Every Moment Count
Nov 12, 2024
Batch Like A Boss: The Social Media Strategy Every Property Manager Needs
Oct 29, 2024
November Resident Event Ideas: 12 Ideas For Your Community
Oct 22, 2024
October Resident Event Ideas: Easy Fall-Themed Events for Every Budget & Time Crunch
Sep 24, 2024
Creative Resident Ideas To Throw This August
Jul 23, 2024
Review My Notes With Me: Takeaways from NAA Apartmentalize
Jul 02, 2024
July Resident Event Ideas Your Residents Will Want to Attend This Summer
Jun 18, 2024
Fuel Your Success: Wellness Wisdom for High-Achieving Women in Multifamily Housing from Leslie Jackson
Jun 11, 2024
Building Reputation Currency for Better Resident Retention: A Deep Dive with Priyanka Agarwal
Jun 04, 2024
June Resident Event Ideas: Kick Summer Off With These Cool Community Ideas
May 28, 2024
Navigating Lease-Up Stalls: Strategies for Multifamily Momentum with Janet Rosseth
May 14, 2024
Cultivating Successful Lease-Up Strategies: Lessons from Student Housing with Brandon Willis
May 07, 2024
Elevate Your Events: 17 Proven Strategies to Boost Resident Event Attendance
Apr 30, 2024
May Resident Event Ideas: Building Community & Increasing Attendance
Apr 23, 2024
How to Manage Multiple Lease Ups with Kindle Baumgarten
Apr 16, 2024
Early Starts, Strong Finishes: Accelerating Your Lease-Up Timeline with Chris Arnold
Apr 09, 2024
Multifamily Social Media Summit Recap: Vlog Edition with Barbara & Marci
Apr 02, 2024
April Resident Events: Your Insider’s Guide from the Social Media Summit
Mar 26, 2024
The Multifamily Mentor Matchmaking Group: Connecting Paths, Building Careers, and Creating Friendships
Mar 12, 2024
Solving Your Apartment Social Media Struggles
Feb 27, 2024
12 March Resident Events for Unforgettable Community Fun
Feb 20, 2024
Leasing Like a Pro: Crafting Your Signature Leasing Style
Feb 13, 2024
The Art of Engaged Teams: Property Managers Leading with Enthusiasm for Superior Resident Retention
Jan 30, 2024
Community Blend: 12 Mix and Mingle Events for a Fabulous February
Jan 23, 2024
Grassroots Revival in 2024: Beyond Digital, Redefining Apartment Marketing
Jan 16, 2024
Thriving in Property Management: 6 Top Wellness Strategies & Expert Experiences
Jan 09, 2024
Multifamily Mindset:Setting Goals That Stick
Jan 02, 2024
January Resident Events That People Will WANT to Attend
Dec 26, 2023
The Big Reveal: Unboxing 'Multifamily Mix' with Barbara & Marci
Dec 26, 2023
September Resident Retention & Event Ideas
Aug 22, 2023
The Truth Behind the Trends with Dom Beveridge: What's Really Going On with Centralization & AI?
Aug 15, 2023
From Good to Great: Transforming Renewal Conversations
Aug 08, 2023
#66 - Two Ways to "Clone" Yourself and Get More Done
Aug 01, 2023
Effortless Social Media: Scaling Strategies for Success
Jul 25, 2023
August Resident Retention & Event Ideas
Jul 18, 2023
AI in Multifamily: Practical Applications, Potential Pitfalls, and Job Security
Jul 11, 2023
The Power of the 3 Day Reset - Small Changes, Big Impact
Jul 04, 2023
July Resident Events & Retention
Jun 27, 2023
Behind the Scenes: Sprout's Creative Director Tells All
Jun 13, 2023
The Power of People: Recruiting Motivated Employees and Fostering Winning Teams with Property Management President Robbie Mejia
Jun 06, 2023
Happiness Formula for Property Managers: Strategies Revealed + Inspirational Interview
May 30, 2023
AIM Conference: What Property Managers and Apartment Marketers Need to Know
May 16, 2023
The Vital Link: Exploring the Essential Role of the Regional Manager
May 02, 2023
May & June Resident Event Ideas
Apr 25, 2023
Leasing Unplugged: A Look Through the Lens of a National Leasing Director
Mar 28, 2023
COO Liz Schloss on Decision Making, Delegating, and Thriving in an Executive Role
Mar 21, 2023
April Resident Events + Secrets from a Luxury Marketing Specialist
Mar 14, 2023
Multifamily Through the Lisa Trosien Lens: A Career of Lessons
Mar 07, 2023
Mike Wolber & Chris Arnold: Personal Branding Strategies Revealed
Feb 28, 2023
Your Apartment Community Marketing & Resident Event Plan for March
Feb 14, 2023
Mike Brewer: The OG of Multifamily Talks AI, Rapid Growth, Leadership & Lessons Learned
Feb 07, 2023
Apartment Marketing Trends in 2023 You Need to Know
Jan 31, 2023
The Future of Apartment Marketing with Kristi Fickert & Grady Newman
Jan 24, 2023
A Lovely Time: February Marketing and Events for Apartment Communities
Jan 17, 2023
Dwight Dunton: Leadership Lessons from Bonaventure’s CEO
Jan 10, 2023
Your Apartment Community Marketing Playbook and Marketing Themes
Jan 05, 2023
Aligning Your Personal Brand With Your Company with Tony Sousa
Dec 29, 2022
January Marketing and Events for Apartment Communities + Big News
Dec 22, 2022
Bill Nye #2 : Building Multifamily Leaders With Bill Nye -Intentional Vs. Unintentional Culture
Dec 01, 2022
14 December Resident Event Ideas + Gifts for Everyone
Nov 17, 2022
Dr. Lindsay Bira, 6 Pillars of Resiliency Every Leader Needs
Nov 10, 2022
#84: Building Multifamily Leaders with Bill Nye: Leadership Culture
Nov 03, 2022
#83 David Lynd’s Approach to a Wellness-Centric Multifamily Culture at Lynd Living
Oct 27, 2022
#82 - Apartment Events and Resident Appreciation for November
Oct 20, 2022
#81 - Stephanie Graves on Starting Her Own Woman-Owned & Led Property Management Company
Oct 13, 2022
#80 - Automated Email Follow-Up for Apartment Communities with Mike from 30 Lines
Oct 06, 2022
#79 - Ask Barbara Anything - Building Team Morale, Small Budgets, Stretched Staff & More
Sep 29, 2022
#78 - October Event Ideas and Follow-Up Strategies for Apartments
Sep 22, 2022
#77 - Suzanne Hopson Talks Centralized Leasing and How It Can Work for You
Sep 15, 2022
#76 - Finding the Right Mentor in Multifamily with Danielle & Sejla
Sep 08, 2022
#75- Ask Barbara Anything - Unengaged Team, Resident Issues, Systems and More!
Aug 25, 2022
#74 - September Marketing & Retention Ideas for Apartments
Aug 18, 2022
#73- 5 Skills Every Marketing Director Needs
Aug 11, 2022
#72- An Insiders Look at Building Community with Brent Williams of Multifamily Insiders
Jul 28, 2022
#71 - Apartment Ideas & Resident Events for August
Jul 21, 2022
#70 - How To Have Difficult Renewal Conversations
Jul 14, 2022
#69 -My Husband's Hatred for Leftovers Made Me Reconsider My Time Management
Jun 30, 2022
#68 - Apartment Ideas & Resident Events for July
Jun 23, 2022
#67 - Post THIS on Your Apartment's Social Media Platform THIS Month
Jun 16, 2022
30 Ideas for Resident Events: Virtual, Grab-N-Go, & Social Media
Feb 02, 2022
10 Resident Events for 2022
Jan 05, 2022
#65 - The New Definition of Success: Without the Burnout with Laura Ryan
Jul 28, 2021
#64 - Mom, Manager, and Major Team Motivator - Alexandra Adkins
Jul 21, 2021
#63 - Lessons from a Lease-Up Legend with Julie Garcia
Jul 14, 2021
#62 - Take Care of Your Team: Mental Health Check with Olivia Lindsey
Jul 07, 2021
#61 - Your Minimalist Apartment Community Brand Must-Haves
Jun 15, 2021
#60 - Summer Resident Events for Your Apartment Community
Jun 08, 2021
#59 - Leasing Tips: Selling Your Advantage
May 18, 2021
#58 - Community Manager Conversations: Meet Leslie Caldwell
Apr 08, 2021
#57 - Leasing 101: Closing the Sale
Mar 25, 2021
#56: Videos You Need For Marketing Your Apartment Community
Mar 18, 2021
#55: Crafting An Opt-In Strategy for Apartments
Mar 11, 2021
#54: Social Media Made Simple: Your Posting Formula, Strategy + Best Practices
Mar 04, 2021
#53- Building a Sense of Community in a No-Touch World
Feb 25, 2021
#52-8 Steps to Become a Kick-Butt Leasing Agent in Just One Week
Feb 18, 2021
#51: Apartment Location Outreach: Love Where You Live
Feb 11, 2021
#50- 8 Heartwarming Resident Events
Feb 04, 2021
#49 - Getting to the Heart of Connections Using Instagram Stories
Jan 28, 2021
#48- When You Have to Scrap the Old Plan with Jerry Winograd, Judwin Properties
Jan 21, 2021
#47- Lifestyle Marketing: A Focus on Fitness at Your Apartment Community
Jan 14, 2021
#45- Hands Down THE BEST Advice You Will Get on Keeping Property Management Teams Engaged, Motivated & Accountable
Dec 23, 2020
#44- Hire Right the First Time and Reduce Employee Turnover at Your Community
Dec 17, 2020
#43- 7 Resident Events for December 2020
Dec 02, 2020
#42- We Paid Our Employees NOT to Work...Here's What Happened
Nov 25, 2020
#41- Smart Apartments: The Future is Here with Felicite Moorman, STRATIS CEO
Nov 11, 2020
#40- Easy Apartment Resident Appreciation Ideas for November
Oct 28, 2020
#39- Facebook Ads: A 2021 Marketing Strategy Essential for Multifamily Housing
Oct 22, 2020
#38- How Property Managers Can Better Manage Anxiety with Licensed Therapist, Clifton Fuller
Oct 14, 2020
#37- Fighting the Quarantine Funk: Why I Hired a Health Coach & The Unexpected Payoffs
Oct 07, 2020
#36- Fall Apartment Marketing Plan: Small Idea, Big Impact
Aug 26, 2020
#35- Bill Nye: Creating a Culture of Accountability
Aug 19, 2020
#34- Funding, Mentors, and Tough Self-Talk with Elizabeth Francisco, President & Co-Founder of ResMan (Part 2)
Aug 03, 2020
#33 - Building ResMan: A Story of Resilience with President & Co-Founder Elizabeth Francisco (Part 1)
Jul 30, 2020
#32 - A Psychiatrist and Brain Coach’s Guide to Managing Stress
Jul 29, 2020
#31- SIX Easy Resident Events Plus Your August Apartment Marketing Plan
Jul 22, 2020
#30 - The Kate Good Story: From Leasing Consultant to Apartment Developer
Jul 15, 2020
#29 - Multifamily Moms: Meeting the Challenges of Quarantine
Jul 07, 2020
#28 - How to Use Hashtags in Your Apartment Marketing Strategy
Jul 01, 2020
#27 - Social Media Posting + Event Plan for Your Apartment Community [July 2020]
Jun 24, 2020
#26 - The Secret to Closing More Leases From Your Apartment’s Self-Guided Tour Program
Jun 17, 2020
#24- June 2020 Social Media Posting Plan for Your Apartment Community
May 27, 2020
#23 - What I Would Do If I Was Launching a Business Today
May 20, 2020
#22 - Putting People at the Center of Operations with Jared Miller, RedPeak COO
May 13, 2020
#21 - Practical Ways to Lead & Motivate Your Teams Today
May 06, 2020
#20 - Social Media NOW - Is It Okay to Sell During This Time
Apr 29, 2020
#19 - 12 Ideas to Help You Cope and Hope During Challenging Times
Apr 14, 2020
#18- Ten Ways to Work from Home Without Losing Your Mind
Apr 07, 2020
#17- Self-Guided Tours: Everything You Need to Know with Allison Moledo of Windsor Communities
Mar 31, 2020
#15- How to Continue Operating Your Apartment Community During Coronavirus Pandemic
Mar 16, 2020
#14- Social Media Marketing Secrets Revealed: 11 Tools We Can't Live Without
Mar 09, 2020
#13- The Power in Facebook Groups with Leah Orsbon
Mar 03, 2020
#12 - Tony Sousa: The Employee Whisperer, Candidate Hacker
Feb 25, 2020
#11 - Sister Talk: Leave Work at Work... and Take Back Your Life
Feb 18, 2020
#10 - “Stop Yelling at Me!” Dealing with Jerky People
Feb 11, 2020
#09 - 31 Ways to Spoil Your Residents & Clients
Feb 04, 2020
#08 - Show Me the Money: Follow Up & Planning an Outreach Blitz
Jan 28, 2020
#07 - BONUS EPISODE: Lauren & Barbara BTS & What to Say When Outreach Marketing
Jan 23, 2020
#06 - Your Ultimate Guide To Outreach Marketing: Part 1
Jan 21, 2020
#05 - Mark Hurley: Rules You Don't Break, Peacetime vs. Wartime, & The Power in Patience
Jan 14, 2020
#04 - An Unconventional Approach to Multifamily Operations with Mark Hurley
Jan 09, 2020
#03 - Social Strategy Made Simple: Your Posting Formula + Best Practices
Jan 08, 2020
#02 - Four Marketing Mistakes You Probably Don't Know You're Making & How To Fix Them in 2020
Jan 07, 2020
#01 - Meet Your Host, Barbara Savona: Business & Personal Life
Jan 01, 2020