The Easemakers Podcast

Kristin Twiford & Mohamed Elzomor, Easemakers
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The Easemakers Podcast

Every estate manager has a story — and this is where you get to hear them. The Easemakers Podcast is made for people who are passionate about the art of private service. Tune in to learn from the best in the business, get tips and inspiration to fuel your career, and connect with people get it. The Easemakers Podcast is presented by Nines, household management software and services built to help discerning households and the people who support them live with ease.

  1. 4 DAYS AGO

    From PA to secure lifestyle expert: Umbra International CEO Kate Bright on her path to invisible protection

    At first glance, you might not expect Kate Bright to be a part of a security detail — which, she says, is exactly why she's right for the job.In this conversation, we talk with Kate about invisible protection, and how she made the move from personal assistant to secure lifestyle expert and Founder and CEO of Umbra International, a full-service security business that delivers recruitment, advisory and project management to private clients and family offices around the world.Tune in to hear abo...

    42 min

  2. JAN 7

    Soft skills and emotional intelligence in private service with Institute of Modern Butlers Chairman Steven Ferry

    When emotions are running high, how do you turn things around, solve the problem, and provide the best possible service?In this episode of the Easemakers Podcast, Steven Ferry, Chairman of the Institute of Modern Butlers, shares how working on soft skills and emotional intelligence can help you better navigate tough situations with principals, staff, vendors, and anyone else you come across in your daily life. Steven became a butler in 1989, and since then, his career has evolved into hospita...

    29 min

  3. 12/17/2024

    [Special episode] Managing risk and assessing executive protection programs in times of uncertainty with Rescor Group Co-Founder & CEO Wayne DeCoste

    Today, security is top of mind for high profile individuals and the people who support them. In the aftermath of the shooting that killed United Healthcare CEO Brian Thompson, Wayne DeCoste and his team at Rescor Group have had an influx of calls from people scrambling to improve their executive protection programs. Now, in a special episode of the Easemakers Podcast, Wayne shares his advice for anyone who’s concerned about safety and protective services – for both the short term and the long...

    38 min

  4. 12/10/2024

    Bringing creative projects and estate brands to life with Jack Grayson

    How do you bring a big creative vision to life, whether it's a logo and brand for an estate, a once-in-a-lifetime party, or an upgrade of simple service touches like napkins and platters? Jack Grayson started out as a photographer, then, quite by accident, found himself managing creative projects in high end estates. Now, he's sharing his secrets for getting creative in a new episode of the Easemakers Podcast.Tune in to hear how Jack turns a seemingly impossible vision into a reality, his tip...

    25 min

  5. 11/26/2024

    The value of personalized insurance coverage for high net worth clients with Private Risk Management Association CEO Diane Delaney

    What's the difference between mass market insurance and personalized insurance coverage? How do you decide on the best fit, and how do you find a broker that's right for you?In this episode of the Easemakers Podcast, Private Risk Management Association CEO & Executive Director Diane Delaney shares how a consultative approach to insurance can help HNW families and individuals protect and preserve their assets. Tune in to hear an overview of today's hard market, Diane's tips for being ...

    31 min

  6. 11/12/2024

    From weed-whacking to UHNW estate management: Estate Manager Nick Washburn on learning to manage a diverse portfolio

    Nick Washburn fell into private service at 18 years old, when he landed a job on a groundskeeping team. Since then, he's grown in his career to become an ultra-high net worth estate manager who oversees properties in New York City, Washington, DC, Westchester and Martha's Vineyard. In his current role, he manages 15 properties and a wide range of assets, including 2 equestrian facilities, 3 rentals, private jet hangers, and a private pier, as well as 15 staff members and more than 100 contrac...

    33 min

  7. 10/29/2024

    What's behind the curtain in healthcare and how private service professionals and family offices can help with Wellworth Founder & CEO John Samuels

    How do you know when to bring up conversations around healthcare, and how to minimize risk as you navigate health-related situations with your principals?In this conversation, Wellworth Founder & CEO John Samuels explores what’s behind the curtain in healthcare – and how estate managers can support their principals in dealing with emergencies, illnesses, and aging.Tune in to hear signs to watch for that might tell you something is wrong, and his advice for bringing up and working through ...

    31 min

  8. 10/15/2024

    How to recognize a successful family office and find a high performing private service environment with Mack International Partner Brian Adams

    How do you recognize a great family office, and choose the right environment for a long term role?In his role as a Partner at the retained executive search firm Mack International, Brian Adams vets family offices every day, and he knows the signs of a strong organization. In this episode of the Easemakers Podcast, we explore the commonalities between successful family offices, and how to recognize a high performing, well-organized family office when you’re looking for a long-term fit. Tu...

    28 min
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Every estate manager has a story — and this is where you get to hear them. The Easemakers Podcast is made for people who are passionate about the art of private service. Tune in to learn from the best in the business, get tips and inspiration to fuel your career, and connect with people get it. The Easemakers Podcast is presented by Nines, household management software and services built to help discerning households and the people who support them live with ease.

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  • Creator
    Kristin Twiford & Mohamed Elzomor, Easemakers
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2025
  • Episodes
    81
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2025 The Easemakers Podcast
  • Show Website
    The Easemakers Podcast

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