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This week marks a "Bannister Breakthrough" in property management. If you're not familiar with that term, here is what it means: In 1954, no one believed the human body could run a mile in under four minutes—until Roger Bannister did it. What was once seen as impossible became routine almost overnight. Property management has had its own “four-minute mile” for years: "To grow my business I need to grow my headcount. Only humans can deal with growing tenant needs, coordinating more vendors, and answering owners' questions." That assumption just got shattered. For the first time, an AI teammate can fully take on maintenance coordination—not just assisting, but actually owning tasks. It never gets overwhelmed, never misses a follow-up, and never stops working. That’s the Bannister Breakthrough of Property Management: the moment we realized AI isn’t a tool—it’s your employee. Our Chief Evangelist, Pablo Gonzalez ??????, writes about it here. If you're attending Broker/Owner, come see it for yourself.

A new wave of buyers is entering the property management space, analyzing businesses like yours and deciding what they’re worth. So, if you ever plan to sell, or just want more freedom in your business, this is a conversation you need to hear. On this week’s Property Management Frame Breakers, we sat down with Nick Molina, an investor and M&A expert who just acquired a 95-year old PM business to break down: ?? Why "key-man risk" is the number one red flag for buyers ?? How smart technology choices increase valuation without overwhelming your team ?? Why the most successful PMs build businesses that work for them, not ones that depend on them If someone evaluated your business today, would they see an asset worth acquiring or one too dependent on you? Drop your thoughts below, and let’s discuss what makes a PM business truly sellable. In the meantime, link to Vendoroo's Chief Evangelist Pablo Gonzalez ?????? full conversation with Nick will be in the comments. #PropertyManagementFrameBreakers #BusinessGrowth #FutureOfPM #Vendoroo #Scalability

We spend a lot of time focusing on the technology changes of our industry, but today, policy is the biggest driver of immediate change. Consider what’s happening right now: ? Squatter Laws – Florida’s new law helps property owners remove unauthorized occupants faster. Other states are watching—who will define what’s fair? ? Section 8 & Housing Reform – Should property managers be required to accept government vouchers? The law says “yes” in some places, but the process is broken. ? 1031 Exchange Limitations – Every election cycle, this tool for real estate investors is threatened. What happens if it disappears? ? Federal vs. State Housing Control – Local flexibility is eroding. Who should make the rules—state legislators who understand their markets or federal officials pushing one-size-fits-all policies? Every one of these issues is bigger than any single property manager. But if we stay out of the conversation, we’ll be stuck with decisions that don’t reflect how our businesses actually work. That's why our Chief Evangelist, Pablo Gonzalez ?????? sat down with Lacy Hendricks, RMP? and Alex Zweydoff, RMP? to shine a light on: What's happening? ?? How to get involved? ?? What's in it for you? ??

Episode 15 is LIVE! ????? Most property managers don’t start with an exit plan—but what if that’s the key to long-term success? In this episode of Property Management Frame Breakers, Pablo Gonzalez ??????, Chief Evangelist of Vendoroo, sits down with Nick Molina, investor and business owner, to break down what makes a property management business valuable, scalable, and sellable—even if you never plan to sell. Nick shares insider insights on: ? Why property management companies are in demand ? The biggest red flags that lower your company’s value ? How stepping out of daily operations increases profitability ? Tech vs. relationships—the balance that drives growth ?? Want more freedom, more profit, and more options for the future? This episode is for you. ?? Link in the comments! ?? #PropertyManagementFrameBreakers #BusinessGrowth #FutureOfPM #Vendoroo #Scalability

AI is shifting from helping you work to doing the work for you. That’s both exciting and a little uneasy. There’s a moment when you have to decide—do I trust this system to act without me? And those concerns are extremely valued. We’re crossing that chasm right now. AI isn’t just generating insights. It's taking action. And just like with self-driving cars, there’s always that hesitation… until you realize it actually works. But here’s the bigger question: What happens when AI makes decisions that impact your clients? Does AI earn trust, or do we just adapt to it? And how do property managers balance efficiency with human connection when AI starts feeling more… real? That’s what we dig into with Jim Shonts on this week's edition of The Property Management Frame Breakers Show, hosted by Vendoroo's own Chief Evangelist, Pablo Gonzalez ??????! If you’re trying to make sense of AI’s role in business, you need to hear this one. [Link is in the comments] #PropertyManagementFrameBreakers #InvestorMindset #FutureOfPM #Vendoroo #RealEstateInvesting #PMGrowth

AI is going to do the work. But you will deliver the "wow" to your clients. AI is taking over the routine, the predictable, the transactional. But here's what we, as an Agentic AI startup know it won't replace: The feeling of being taken care of. That’s where great property managers will thrive. It’s not about fighting AI—it’s about using it to free yourself up to create extraordinary client experiences. Under-promise, over-deliver, and shift your mindset from “operations” to “hospitality.” The PMs who get this shift first will dominate. We think one of those PMs will definitely be Jim Shonts. And he's continuously proven this to us by the way he perceives and acts on the trends shaping our industry. Catch our conversation on The Property Management Frame Breakers Show with host Vendoroo's Chief Evangelist, Pablo Gonzalez ?????? to steal his playbook! [Link is in the comments] #PropertyManagementFrameBreakers #InvestorMindset #FutureOfPM #Vendoroo #RealEstateInvesting #PMGrowth

Episode 14 is LIVE! ????? AI can make your writing faster—but can it make it better? In this episode of Property Management Frame Breakers, Pablo Gonzalez ??????, Chief Evangelist of Vendoroo, shares his exact process for using AI to write high-impact newsletters without losing his voice. You’ll learn: ? How AI helps brainstorm, refine, and optimize content ? The "Editor-in-Chief" mindset that keeps AI from sounding robotic ? Best AI prompts for crafting persuasive, actionable writing ? How to write faster while making ideas clearer and more impactful Want to use AI to create better content—not just more content? This episode is for you. ?? Link in the comments! ?? #PropertyManagementFrameBreakers #AIWriting #ContentMarketing #Vendoroo #AIinPM #CopywritingTips

Jim Shonts used to spend three to four hours driving to showings, answering questions from people who would never apply, and manually handling maintenance requests. Now? That bottleneck is gone. Automated. Reclaimed. All thanks to Agentic AI. But another question emerges right out of the gate - what do you actually do with the time that you do save? Jim’s approach proves that being an early adopter of tech that removes friction isn’t just about cutting hours—it’s about reinvesting that time into growth. And the compounding effect of that decision? Well, you'd have to listen to our full interview with Jim to learn more. Want to hear how Jim broke out of the day-to-day grind and scaled his business? Listen to our conversation on The Property Management Frame Breakers Show with host Vendoroo Chief Evangelist, Pablo Gonzalez ??????! [Link is in the comments] #PropertyManagementFrameBreakers #InvestorMindset #FutureOfPM #Vendoroo #RealEstateInvesting #PMGrowth

What Separates the Best Property Managers From the Rest? Betting on the Future. E.g. When Jim Shonts hears, “That’s a terrible idea. Clients will hate it," he leans in. He was early on self-showings, process automation, and tech-driven SOPs. Now, he’s doing it again with AI in maintenance. His partnership with Vendoroo is already cutting work order times, increasing communication, and making property management more efficient. The KPIs prove it. So, is AI in property management scary? Maybe. But Jim knows that sitting on the edge of innovation is exactly where you want to be. Because although adaptation is a must to survive, to win you must be part of the ones who adapt first. Want to hear how Jim bets on the right tech before everyone else? Listen to our conversation on The Property Management Frame Breakers Show, hosted by our Chief Evangelist, Pablo Gonzalez ??????. [Link is in the comments] #PropertyManagementFrameBreakers #InvestorMindset #FutureOfPM #Vendoroo #RealEstateInvesting #PMGrowth

What separates a good property manager from a great one? According to Jim Shonts, it’s: - Who you surround yourself with, - How you think about growth, - How you adapt to change. In this week's edition of the Property Management Frame Breakers Podcast, Jim & Vendoroo's Chief Evangelist Pablo Gonzalez ?????? will will explore: ? Why his best hires are also the people he serves – When your team is your clientele, they get the owner's mindset without needing a script. ? The power of community & accountability – How a no-structure mastermind group helped him scale—and why every PM needs one. ? Jim's Tough Foray into Real Estate – From scraping together $10K for a fourplex to building a portfolio, momentum is everything. ? is AI moving too fast? – with the rise of agentic AI, this topic is a must. Jim doesn’t hold back in this conversation. If you’re in property management, investing, or just trying to keep up with the breakneck speed of AI, you won’t want to miss this one. ?? Listen now: [link is in the comments!] #PropertyManagementFrameBreakers #InvestorMindset #FutureOfPM #Vendoroo #RealEstateInvesting #PMGrowth