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How can an endowment help a family preserve a legacy property? Mark Richards, a Principal at the independent life insurance brokerage firm Winged Keel Group, has spent decades helping families preserve their assets, and in this conversation, he shares the value of endowing legacy properties and how estate managers can support their principals in the process. Tune in to hear his take on how an endowment can help cover ongoing maintenance, the benefits of endowments when it comes to family dyna...

Can a car also be an office, a gathering place, a space to relax? Becker Automotive Design creates custom vehicles for VIPs in government, tech, Wall Street, Hollywood, sports and more from all over the world — always striving to say yes when clients pose creative challenges with the question, "this is great, but can you...?"In a new episode of the Easemakers Podcast, Howard Becker digs into the challenges principals are trying to solve around transportation and what goes into creat...

How do you keep a complex development project running smoothly and bring a principal's vision to life? Peak Projects Founder & CEO Grant Bowen shares insights around complex development projects in a new episode of the Easemakers Podcast. Tune in to hear Grant's take on aligning teams around a vision, bringing in vendors with shared values, and why it's critical to talk with principals as well as their estate management teams early and often.Subscribe to the Easemakers Podcast to hear fro...

How do you find great contractors and work with them effectively to get projects done the right way?As a contractor himself, Loft Home Services Founder David Deray has a passion for helping people answer these questions. In this episode of the Easemakers Podcast, he shares the contractor's perspective to help you get the best results when working with vendors. Tune in to hear his tips for choosing the right contractors, communicating effectively with craftsmen, and reducing risk. Plus, h...

What's trending in home automation, and what's on its way out? What are principals looking for in smart home technology, and how do you ensure you're building a setup that actually works for their lifestyle?In this episode of the Easemakers Podcast, Global Wave Integration Founder & President Kyle Steele digs into everything from home entertainment systems to cutting edge wellness technology. Hear his take on where the industry is going, how AI is shaping the future of home systems, and t...

How do you support a principal who's aging in place, or navigating a terminal illness at home? Bay Area House Manager and Personal Assistant Laurie Reese has supported a number of principals through the most challenging moments of their lives, and in this heartfelt work, she's found her calling. In this episode of the Easemakers Podcast, we talk with Laurie about her experience supporting families dealing with terminal illness, and how she navigates everything from listening to her principal’...