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Humans of Multifamily
CEO and Founder of Zuma, Shiv Gettu uncovers the untold human side of the multifamily industry’s key figures. From love to loss and everything in between, Humans of Multifamily dives deep into the raw, real-life stories that shape our industry.
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Tony Sousa: Finding Your Authentic Voice in Multifamily
Shiv Gettu sits down with Tony Sousa, newly independent multifamily consultant (https://tony-sousa.com/), who shares his journey from a nine-year-old Elvis impersonator to a respected industry leader launching his own consulting business.
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Margette Hepfner: From Local Manager to COO of Willowbridge
Shiv Gettu sits down with Margette Hepfner, Chief Operating Officer of Willowbridge (formerly Lincoln Property Company), who shares her remarkable journey through the multifamily industry. Growing up in Dallas after her family relocated from Denver, Margette developed an early passion for cities and real estate through her father's commercial appraisal career. Through candid conversations about her relentless work ethic - having three jobs simultaneously while in college - and her unexpected entry into apartment marketing, Margette reveals how perception, intuition, and a competitive spirit drove her success.
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Melanie & Sara Stiles: A Multifamily Legacy in the Making
Shiv Gettu sits down with mother-daughter duo Melanie and Sarah Stiles for a candid conversation spanning generations in multifamily. Growing up in different environments – Melanie in small-town Oklahoma after her parents divorced when she was four, and Sarah in suburban Grapevine with the same experience of early parental separation – their parallel paths reveal both striking similarities and differences.
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Demetri Themelis: The $75 That Skyrocketed Knock
Shiv Gettu sits down with Demetri Themelis, co-founder of Knock, who shares his journey from finance to entrepreneurship. Growing up in a Greek-American household where money struggles were frequent, Demetri developed an early drive for financial security.
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