The Easemakers Podcast

Hosted by Kristin Twiford & Mohamed Elzomor, Easemakers

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122

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Nov 2026

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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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November 3, 2026Episode 432 min

Managing wardrobes across properties with Watson Style Group Founder & CEO Maegan Watson

How do you keep track of a wardrobe with moving pieces across properties, and help make getting dressed easier? Maegan Watson and her team at Watson Style Group help their clients find joy in getting dressed every day, and in this episode of the Easemakers Podcast, she shares tips for estate managers and assistants supporting their principals with wardrobe. Tune in to hear why leveling up a wardrobe can have a real impact on everyday life, tips for organizing and keeping track of clothing across properties, how to create a packing capsule, and more! Subscribe to the Easemakers Podcast to hear from more experts in the private service industry, and join the Easemakers community to talk to other estate managers and PSPs on a regular basis. Enjoying the Easemakers Podcast? Leave us a rating and a review telling us about your favorite episodes and what you want to learn next! The Easemakers Podcast is presented by Nines , modern household management software and services built for private service professionals and the households the support.

October 20, 2026Episode 333 min

Creating a consistent smart home experience across properties with Cravtsman Design Director Joe Harris

How do you outfit a portfolio of homes with smart home technology that actually works and feels simple enough for clients to use? In this episode of the Easemakers Podcast, Cravtsman Design Director Joe Harris shares his tips for creating consistency across properties, and tailoring smart home technology to a client's vision for how they want to live in their home. Tune in to hear the challenges of meeting the same client’s needs across very different types of properties, how to set a property up for the long term so it can keep up as technology changes, and more. Subscribe to the Easemakers Podcast to hear from more experts in the private service industry, and join the Easemakers community to talk to other estate managers and PSPs on a regular basis. Enjoying the Easemakers Podcast? Leave us a rating and a review telling us about your favorite episodes and what you want to learn next! The Easemakers Podcast is presented by Nines , modern household management software and services built for private service professionals and the households the support.

September 15, 2026Episode 247 min

Mitigating wildfire risk with Green Shield Risk SVP of Wildfire Insights and Mitigation Paul Brady and SVP of Risk Engineering Gary Raphael

How do you protect a home from wildfires? The team at Property Guardian uses data to get ahead of risk, and in this episode of the Easemakers Podcast, they share their tips for private service professionals caring for homes in wildfire zones — as well as what everyone should know about wildfire, whether you live in a region that's prone to them or not. Subscribe to the Easemakers Podcast to hear from more experts in the private service industry, and join the Easemakers community to talk to other estate managers and PSPs on a regular basis. Enjoying the Easemakers Podcast? Leave us a rating and a review telling us about your favorite episodes and what you want to learn next! The Easemakers Podcast is presented by Nines , modern household management software and services built for private service professionals and the households the support.

September 1, 2026Episode 127 min

Building a strong partnership between an estate manager and an owner's rep with Director of Properties LeRoy Walters and Curated Owner Nate Wissink

When you're working on a major construction project, the key to success is having the right team in place. In this conversation, Director of Properties LeRoy Walters and his owner's rep, Curated by Streeter Owner Nate Wissink, share how they've built a strong working relationship. Tune in to hear how each person makes the other's life easier, what it takes to manage a multi-year project, and their advice for anyone trying to run a major construction project while maintaining day-to-day estate operations. Subscribe to the Easemakers Podcast to hear from more experts in the private service industry, and join the Easemakers community to talk to other estate managers and PSPs on a regular basis. Enjoying the Easemakers Podcast? Leave us a rating and a review telling us about your favorite episodes and what you want to learn next! The Easemakers Podcast is presented by Nines , modern household management software and services built for private service professionals and the households the support.

July 3, 2026Episode 6341 min

Sabbaticals: What it takes to plan long-term travel with Joro Senior Travel Designer Elise Ciappara

How do you plan for a sabbatical, and how do you balance daily life and operations at home when a family is on the move for months at a time? In this episode of the Easemakers Podcast, Elise Ciappara, a Senior Travel Designer for Joro shares the growing trend toward sabbaticals, and what it takes to plan for long-term travel. Subscribe to the Easemakers Podcast to hear from more experts in the private service industry, and join the Easemakers community to talk to other estate managers and PSPs on a regular basis. Enjoying the Easemakers Podcast? Leave us a rating and a review telling us about your favorite episodes and what you want to learn next! The Easemakers Podcast is presented by Nines , modern household management software and services built for private service professionals and the households the support.

June 19, 2026Episode 6232 min

Going from chaos to cruise control with Arizona Estate Manager John Dickson Anderson

Like many estate managers, John Dickson Anderson loves walking into a chaotic environment and turning it around. In this conversation, he shares how he brings order to chaotic homes, elevates service standards, and creates (and enforces) protocols to keep everyone on the same page. Plus, we talk about the security risks that come with chaos, and why it's so important to ensure that both principals and household staff follow the right processes. Check out the report we mentioned: The State of Family Office Estate Security . Subscribe to the Easemakers Podcast to hear from more experts in the private service industry, and join the Easemakers community to talk to other estate managers and PSPs on a regular basis. Enjoying the Easemakers Podcast? Leave us a rating and a review telling us about your favorite episodes and what you want to learn next! The Easemakers Podcast is presented by Nines , modern household management software and services built for private service professionals and the households the support.

June 3, 2026Episode 6141 min

A 40 year career in protecting people with Safe Harbor Group CEO Keith Wallace

Keith Wallace has spent the past 40 years traveling the world, and — as for most private service professionals — no two days have been the same. Through those four decades, the common thread has been protecting people. In this episode of the Easemakers Podcast, Keith shares how he went from an entry level job at a hotel to managing global security operations for one of the world's largest hospitality brands to serving private clients at his own firm Safe Harbor Group. Tune in to hear his tips for any private service professional who wants to be prepared for anything, as well as his career advice for anyone working in private service. Subscribe to the Easemakers Podcast to hear from more experts in the private service industry, and join the Easemakers community to talk to other estate managers and PSPs on a regular basis. Enjoying the Easemakers Podcast? Leave us a rating and a review telling us about your favorite episodes and what you want to learn next! The Easemakers Podcast is presented by Nines , modern household management software and services built for private service professionals and the households the support.

May 20, 2026Episode 6035 min

Coordinating medical care across multiple homes with PinnacleCare Senior Manager of Strategic Partnerships Rebecca Bux

When families move between homes, the details get complicated — especially when it comes to health care. In this conversation, PinnacleCare Senior Manager of Strategic Partnerships Rebecca Bux shares tips for private service professionals supporting families who are constantly on the move, from how to get ahead of emergencies to how to make care more seamless between locations. Subscribe to the Easemakers Podcast to hear from more experts in the private service industry, and join the Easemakers community to talk to other estate managers and PSPs on a regular basis. Enjoying the Easemakers Podcast? Leave us a rating and a review telling us about your favorite episodes and what you want to learn next! The Easemakers Podcast is presented by Nines , modern household management software and services built for private service professionals and the households the support.

May 5, 2026Episode 5942 min

The power of mentorship, connection and community with Colorado Private Service Professionals Andrew Beardsley and Natalya Clasen

What is the value of mentorship in private service? How do you find the right mentor, and create connections to help you grow in your career? In this episode of the Easemakers Podcast, we talk with Andrew Beardsley, a seasoned estate manager who runs his own fractional estate management business, and Natalya Clasen, his mentee who's ten years into an ever-evolving private service career. Tune in to hear their thoughts on the importance of networking, their advice for creating lasting connections, and their tips for anyone battling imposter syndrome. Subscribe to the Easemakers Podcast to hear from more experts in the private service industry, and join the Easemakers community to talk to other estate managers and PSPs on a regular basis. Enjoying the Easemakers Podcast? Leave us a rating and a review telling us about your favorite episodes and what you want to learn next! The Easemakers Podcast is presented by Nines , modern household management software and services built for private service professionals and the households the support.

April 21, 2026Episode 5842 min

Booking talent for once-in-a-lifetime private events with Empire Entertainment President & CEO J. B. Miller

Whether you're hoping to have Andrea Boccelli sing an aria at a wedding, or to throw a Pitbull dance party, booking talent for a private event may seem like a tall order. In this episode of the Easemakers Podcast, Empire Entertainment President & CEO J. B. Miller shares what it takes to plan a special event with a celebrity guest. Tune in to hear his tips for bringing a big vision to life, the logistics of working with talent and their teams, and ideas for creating a once-in-a-lifetime experience for any occasion. Subscribe to the Easemakers Podcast to hear from more experts in the private service industry, and join the Easemakers community to talk to other estate managers and PSPs on a regular basis. Enjoying the Easemakers Podcast? Leave us a rating and a review telling us about your favorite episodes and what you want to learn next! The Easemakers Podcast is presented by Nines , modern household management software and services built for private service professionals and the households the support.