circle. | Elevating Multifamily Professionals

Transforming Careers, Shaping the Future of Multifamily Property Management

circle. is the premier professional community exclusively focused on providing education, mentorship, and career guidance for those who work in the multifamily property management industry.

Our Mission

To elevate the multifamily industry by empowering professionals with the knowledge, connections, and support they need to build fulfilling careers, deliver exceptional resident experiences, and shape the future of housing.

The circle. Difference

At circle., we're not just another industry network. We're a movement to transform multifamily education and career development. Here's what sets us apart:

• Filling the Knowledge Gap: Our founder recognized a critical lack of fundamental knowledge across the industry. circle. addresses this gap head-on with targeted, transformative education.
• Focus on Core Principles: We emphasize often-overlooked yet crucial concepts like owner's goals, property valuation, and market analysis - the bedrock of successful property management.
• Always Accessible: Our commitment to the industry's growth means our foundational courses and community spaces will always be FREE, ensuring knowledge is available to all, regardless of career stage or financial means.
• Learn from True Experts: Gain insights from professionals who have walked your path and achieved the success you're aiming for, including our founder's network of industry mentors and leaders.
• Supportive Environment: Experience a community that celebrates your wins, supports you through challenges, and pushes you to reach new heights. No question is too "dumb" - well. maybe the questions that don't get asked and live in your mind are dumb, because they should be asked! We're here to learn and grow together.

Who We Serve

Whether you're new to the industry, pursuing your next promotion, or a seasoned expert ready to pay it forward, circle. is your home for growth and connection.

• New to the Industry: Build the foundation needed to turn your job into a thriving career. Learn the core principles that will set you apart from day one.
• Pursuing a Promotion: Sharpen your skills, find a mentor, and get the support you need to take the next step. Our unique content fills the gaps often missed in traditional training.
• Industry Expert: Share your wisdom, guide the next generation, and continue your own growth journey. Your experience is invaluable - help shape the future of our industry.

What We Offer

By joining circle., you'll gain access to:

1. Transformative Education

Our cornerstone Multifamily Foundations course series addresses critical knowledge gaps often overlooked in traditional industry training:

• Building from Bedrock: Reframe your role as a property manager and chart your skill development across career stages.
  • Launching to Founding Fifty members on 8/26/2024, to all members on 9/16/2024.
• Owner's Goals and Objectives: Deepen your understanding of investor motivations and how they shape our work.
• The Value of $4: Discover how small decisions significantly impact property valuation and NOI.
• Market Knowledge > Experience: Equip yourself with strategies to become a market expert, providing a competitive edge at any career stage.
• Process-Centric Management: Shift focus from outcomes to continuous improvement, enhancing team performance.

These courses, always FREE and accessible to all members, provide the foundational understanding that can transform good property managers into exceptional ones.

2. Vibrant Community

• Multifamily Mentorship Hubs: Dedicated spaces for sharing knowledge, asking questions, and supporting peers across various aspects of our industry.

• Engaging Discussions: Collaborate, seek advice, and learn from peers and industry experts in our lively community spaces.

• Gamified Learning & Expertise Recognition: Earn points for course completions and valuable contributions via posts or comments. Rise through the ranks to unlock exclusive benefits, including mentorship opportunities and leadership recognition. Leaderboards tracked and published regularly to see where you stand within the community. Earn special badges based on your contributions to helping others to grow here in circle.

3. Exclusive Events

• Ask Me (Us) Anything (AMA) Series: We know you've got questions. We have answers...we hope, at least most, or part, of the time! Currently scheduled as a monthly series, join these LIVE events as a member of the audience or submit your question in advance and who knows what could happen. Each month, Steven invites a guest from his network to join him in fielding your inquiries. This is a fun and great way to engage with industry leaders and experts who answer your pressing questions live.
  • Our first event is planned for September 2nd, 2024 at 4:30 PM Central time. Steven will be joined by an incredible operator, and longtime friend, Amanda Cox, CPM, COO of Bellaire Multifamily Management to share stories and insights, along with answering YOUR questions!
• Bi-Weekly "Brew Connections" Mixer: New to circle.? You're likely not the only one. Grab your favorite morning beverage and join us every two weeks for "Brew Connections" to learn more about the community and meet both existing and other new members. Network in a casual, virtual setting designed to kickstart your circle. journey.
• MORE TO COME IN THE FUTURE: Have an idea for a cool virtual event? Or, have lots of members all joined in your area and want to organize an in-person event? Let us know in the Suggestion Box space inside of circle. and if we see things that sound interesting to us or interesting to several of you, we'll try to make it happen!

4. Personalized Growth

• FOR A LIMITED TIME - 1-on-1 Orientation with the Founder: Share your professional goals, get involved, and chart your path to success within our community.
• Clear Career Pathways: If you're here, it is a pretty safe bet that you hope to grow and advance in your career. But how to do it? It's hard to know where to invest your time and energy to add new skills and knowledge early in your career. There are lots of options and lots of opinions. We break it down for you and give you a blueprint across three job roles - Leasing Agent, Property Manager and Regional Manager - so that you can be confident and feel inspired that the steps you're taking are on the right path to long term success.

Why circle. is Unique

• Focused Expertise: We're only dedicated to helping others to learn, grow and thrive in the multifamily industry, ensuring all content and connections are relevant to your career. No frills or distractions, just what you need when you need it to help you succeed professionally.
• Innovative Approach: Stay ahead of the curve with discussions on emerging trends, technologies, and best practices in property management.
• Commitment to Accessibility: Core education and community features will always be free, ensuring knowledge is available to all who seek it.
• Crowd-Sourced Expertise: Our gamification system recognizes and rewards those who consistently contribute to the community's growth and knowledge.

Join Us Today

Take the next step in your professional journey. Let's build a better tomorrow for the multifamily industry together. Your growth starts here, in circle.

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