Around the Bonfire

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“Around the Bonfire” is a podcast that brings together managers, operators, and marketers to connect and swap stories about their experience in property management and what can be done to change it.

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March 21, 202556 min

EP8: Discipline in Transition

In this episode of Around the Bonfire, John Bower speaks with one of the titans of the student housing industry, Jason Fort of Asset Living. He unpacks how he has evolved, adapted and transitioned in the student housing industry while remaining close to his family. Jason highlights the evolution of the student housing market, the significance of customer service, and how he transitioned from operations to sales. This was a fun one and hope you enjoy it!

December 11, 202446 min

EP7: Vision and Empowerment with Ashly Poyer

In this episode, join Bonfire CEO John Bower as he discusses vision and empowerment with Ashly Poyer, Senior VP of Sales and Marketing at PeakMade Real Estate.

October 11, 202456 min

EP6: Marketing & Brand with Sheri Killingsworth

Join Bonfire CEO John Bower as he chats with Sheri Killingsworth. Sheri has over 20 years in the multifamily space working for an industry titan and brings a wealth of knowledge to the table in branding and resident experience.

August 22, 202453 min

EP5: Health with John Barr

Join Bonfire CEO John Bower as he chats with John Barr, the Director of Leasing and Innovation at the Dinerstein Companies. This great discussion delves into how to balance the pressures of work, frequent travel, and family life with a strong commitment to fitness and mental health.

June 13, 2024Episode 450 min

EP4: Purpose with Dan Oltersdorf

Join CEO of Bonfire, John Bower, in a fascinating discussion on 'purpose' with the President of Centricity, Dan Oltersdorf. Link to items mentioned in the pod: 1. Gift Game: https://bit.ly/45pmGQD 2. Your Purpose Plan: https://bit.ly/3VEQsgX 3. Purpose Worksheet: https://bit.ly/3KGgsSL

April 4, 20241 hr 1 min

EP3: Leadership with Lt. Col. Dan Tarbutton

Join Bonfire CEO, John Bower, and Lt. Col. Dan Tarbutton, the SVP of Marketing & Community Services at Irvine Company, as they discuss leadership.

October 19, 202328 min

Ep2: Building Community with Misty Williams

Join John Bower, Bonfire CEO, and Misty Williams, Digital Marketing Manager at Student Quarters, as they speak about connection and how technology can help facilitate it.

October 8, 20231 hr 4 min

Ep1: Simplifying Tech with Zidan Management

Join John Bower, CEO of Bonfire, and Tyler Marker and Rakan Quddoura of Zidan Management Group, as they chat about the use of technology in multifamily.