If These Walls Could Talk

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Buildings are filled with fascinating secrets and stories—too many of them untold, until now. If These Walls Could Talk is a podcast recounting the hidden histories, bizarre encounters, and absurd dramas from the world of property management. From haunted hallways to slipshod spaces, listen to captivating first-hand accounts on the goings on inside buildings as told by property managers and real estate operators. Your podcast host is Lindsay Liu, the co-founder and CEO of Super (hiresuper.com), the communication and workflow platform for property management. Subscribe and listen now.

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November 23, 2025Episode 1925 min

Post-Halloween Scaries with Jen Ruelens

Super sits down with Jen Ruelens, the driving force behind One Focus Property Management, the largest property management company in North Central Pennsylvania. She’s also a sought after industry thought leader with her own podcast and speaking circuit, with a focus on long-term real estate investments. Jen didn’t get to where she is today without a lot of on-the-ground experiences, some of the more shocking ones she’ll share with us today. Tune in to hear about a belated Halloween gone very wrong, how property managers are often the first to find fraud, and the tale of an open investigation. Content Warnings: Mentions of death, suicide. CONNECT WITH JEN RUELENS: Website: https://holditwithpmjen.com Website: https://onefocuspm.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HoldItwithPMJen/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jenniferruelens CONNECT WITH SUPER: Book a demo: https://www.hiresuper.com/demo LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/hiresuper YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@hiresuper X: https://twitter.com/hiresuper_ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hiresuper Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hiresuper_

September 4, 2025Episode 1818 min

The Accidental Evictions Expert with Stacey Salyer

Super sits down with Stacey Salyer, a powerhouse in property management who’s built, scaled, and sold management businesses from the ground up. After selling her company to PURE Property Management in 2022, she helped drive their national acquisitions strategy. Today, she’s on a mission to guide other company builders toward sustainable success. But Stacey’s story started long before that when she earned her reputation as the evictions expert , taking on some of the toughest cases others wouldn’t touch. Tune in to hear her journey, lessons learned, and what it really takes to thrive in property management. CONNECT WITH STACEY SALYER: Website: https://www.staceysalyer.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/the.stacey.salyer Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stacey.salyer/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stacey-salyer-39254012/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyjC4sYlFaPmNUAwp8mR8Gw Newsletter: https://www.staceysalyer.com/pl/2148588976 Free Guide: https://www.staceysalyer.com/offers/PDk6yvyY CONNECT WITH SUPER: Book a demo: https://www.hiresuper.com/demo LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/hiresuper / YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@hiresuper X: https://twitter.com/hiresuper_ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hiresuper/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hiresuper_/

January 23, 2025Episode 1715 min

Lessons from Asia to the Midwest with Ran Fridman

Super chats with Ran Fridman, a real estate entrepreneur blending experience in technology, hospitality, and property management. As the owner of Fridman Properties Family, he’s expanded from Chicago to Illinois, Indiana, and Wisconsin. In this episode, Ran shares how managing his first properties in Asia shaped his approach to the Midwest market. Hear how his cross-continental journey fueled his success in real estate. CONNECT WITH RAN FRIDMAN: Website: https://fridmanproperties.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ranfridman/ CONNECT WITH SUPER: Book a demo: https://www.hiresuper.com/demo LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/hiresuper / YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@hiresuper X: https://twitter.com/hiresuper_ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hiresuper/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hiresuper_/

January 9, 2025Episode 1615 min

Pizza and a side of SWAT team with Corie Salas

In this episode, Super sits down with Corie Salas, a seasoned property management professional with 23 years of experience managing multi-site apartment complexes across the Southeast. As the Senior Portfolio Manager at Decron Properties, Corie oversees 2,600 apartments in the Phoenix Area and has seen it all. Corie shares one of her wildest stories: a pizza delivery that went very, very wrong. From unexpected chaos to unforgettable lessons, this tale is guaranteed to keep you on the edge of your seat. Tune in to hear how Corie’s quick thinking and resourcefulness turned a bizarre situation into a moment of insight and humor. CONNECT WITH CORIE SALAS: Website: https://www.decron.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/corie-salas-12249855/ CONNECT WITH SUPER: Book a demo: https://www.hiresuper.com/demo LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/hiresuper / YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@hiresuper X: https://twitter.com/hiresuper_ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hiresuper/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hiresuper_/

October 31, 2024Episode 1519 min

Ghosts at the lodge with Carol Walsh

Ever wondered what it's like to sell a haunted house? In this special Halloween episode, Super chats with real estate professional Carol Walsh, who brings over two decades of industry experience to the table. From managing commercial buildings to handling court-ordered cases, Carol has seen it all. Including properties that come with some... supernatural baggage. Join us as Carol shares the captivating tale of the Brookdale Lodge, a mysterious and historic property tucked away in the majestic redwoods of California. With its rich history and reported paranormal activity, this isn't your typical real estate listing. Tune in to know what happens when the housing market meets the paranormal! CONNECT WITH CAROL WALSH: Website: https://carolwalshrealestate.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/carolwalshrealtoradministrator/ Twitter: https://x.com/CarolWalshReal1 CONNECT WITH SUPER: Book a demo: https://www.hiresuper.com/demo LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/hiresuper / YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@hiresuper X: https://twitter.com/hiresuper_ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hiresuper/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hiresuper_/

October 17, 2024Episode 1422 min

First-time flipper with Matthew Whitaker

In this episode, Super chats with Matthew Whitaker, the founder and CEO of Evernest and host of the Evernest Property Management Show. He founded the company in 2008 and today, Evernest manages about 14,000 homes across the United States. Today we turn the mic around, and turn the clock back to the founding story of his first property investment, the start of a storied career in real estate. Take a listen! CONNECT WITH MATTHEW WHITAKER: Website: https://www.evernest.co LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/matthewwhitaker/ CONNECT WITH SUPER: Book a demo: https://www.hiresuper.com/demo LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/hiresuper / YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@hiresuper X: https://twitter.com/hiresuper_ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hiresuper/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hiresuper_/

September 26, 2024Episode 1323 min

Finders keepers with Pete Neubig

In this episode, Super interviews Pete Neubig. The former Co-Founder of Empire Industries Realty & Property Management based in Houston, TX. He later sold the company to Mynd Management, where he led operations. Today, Pete is the Co-Founder and CEO of VPM Solutions, an online platform that connects the real estate industry with virtual team members across the globe. He will share stories from his days as a property manager, including some extra-terrestrial events. Listen now! CONNECT WITH PETE NEUBIG: Website: https://www.vpmsolutions.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/pete-neubig/ CONNECT WITH SUPER: Book a demo: https://www.hiresuper.com/demo LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/hiresuper / YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@hiresuper X: https://twitter.com/hiresuper_ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hiresuper/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hiresuper_/

September 12, 2024Episode 1219 min

Going viral during COVID-19 with Todd Ortscheid

In this episode, Super interviews Todd Ortscheid, CEO of Revolution Rental Management and Partner at PM Assist. Todd shares a gripping story of a viral PR incident during COVID-19, revealing that in property management, no good deed goes unpunished. Before his success in property management, Todd spent 14 years as an airline pilot, where his attention to process and safety now helps property managers maximize revenue and streamline operations. Take a listen! CONNECT WITH TODD ORTSCHEID: Website: https://www.revolutionrentalmanagement.com https://www.propertymanagerassist.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/todd-ortscheid-1695a870/ CONNECT WITH SUPER: Book a demo: https://www.hiresuper.com/demo LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/hiresuper / YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@hiresuper X: https://twitter.com/hiresuper_ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hiresuper/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hiresuper_/

August 29, 2024Episode 1119 min

Run-ins with the FBI with Richard Sheeler

In this episode, Super interviews Richard Sheeler, the President of Neglia Appraisals. Over his 20-year career as an appraiser, Richard has encountered every type of property—single family, multifamily, condos, co-ops, HOAs, commercial properties, and even vacant land and rent studies in the New York area. Today, he shares some of the most shocking site visits he's experienced, including accidentally stumbling upon a witness protection program. Listen now! CONNECT WITH RICHARD SHEELER: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/richard-sheeler-92062b7/ Website: https://www.neglia.com CONNECT WITH SUPER: Book a demo: https://www.hiresuper.com/demo LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/hiresuper / YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@hiresuper X: https://twitter.com/hiresuper_ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hiresuper/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hiresuper_/

August 15, 2024Episode 1017 min

Requesting backup for a roof repair with Derek Morton

In this episode, Super chats with Derek Morton, owner and principal broker of Netgain Property Management in Utah. Derek founded the company in 2016 and now manages nearly 200 doors, from single-family homes and apartments to student housing. Occasionally, he's found himself in situations that call for backup. Listen in to hear a story about a roof repair gone awry! CONNECT WITH DEREK MORTON: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/derekdmorton/ Website: https://www.netgainpm.com CONNECT WITH SUPER: Book a demo: https://www.hiresuper.com/demo LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/hiresuper / YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@hiresuper X: https://twitter.com/hiresuper_ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hiresuper/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hiresuper_/