Join us for an engaging discussion with a trailblazer in the multifamily industry. With a rich family legacy in the business and over two decades of experience, she founded Occupancy Heroes Incorporated. In this episode, she opens up about her family's deep-rooted legacy in real estate, her journey to entrepreneurship, and the importance of blending family and business. Tune in as she imparts invaluable insights and advice for aspiring leaders in the multifamily space.

Chiccorra Connor, a leading figure in the multifamily industry, is a two-time recipient of the Most Influential Women award (2020, 2021). With over 2 decades of experience in multifamily, she founded Occupancy Heroes Incorporated, renowned for its nationwide services aimed at assisting multifamily real estate owners and their teams in effectively managing, maintaining, and optimizing their properties through accelerated leasing, talent placement, training, and maintenance.

Chiccorra was also one of 100 entrepreneurs from across the country, invited to The White House to advocate for minority entrepreneurship.

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chiccorra-connor-32aa851
Website: http://www.occupancyheroes.com

Hear from Chiccorra about:

• Selling her first house at the age of 14!
• The generations of family she has in property management.
• Her insights on having it all by blending family and business.
• How work life balance is different for everyone - there's no one-size-fits-all.
• Advocating and teaching her children about managing wealth.
• Her lessons learned from imposter syndrome.
• The freedom of letting go of unnecessary relationships.

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Streamline Multifamily Group is your specialized consulting partner for multifamily operations, training, and more! We offer consultative support in project management, construction, development, renovations, auditing, and also organize industry events.
Ready to elevate your property's performance? Connect with Streamline Multifamily Group at www.StreamlineMultifamilyGroup.com !

Registration for EmpowHER 2024 is now open, click here. For sponsorship opportunities, please contact jzhang@streamlinemultifamily.com.

Discover the heart of multifamily leadership with a visionary leader who has dedicated his career to building communities and fostering relationships. From his role as Chairman of the National Apartment Association to his philanthropic endeavors, his commitment to making a difference is evident. In this episode, he shares his insights into the multifamily industry, the power of intentional relationship-building, and the transformative impact of education. With a focus on building strong communities and empowering individuals, his journey is as inspiring as it is impactful.

Jerry Wilkinson is founder and Chairman of The Wilkinson Companies, a privately- held real estate investment and management firm. Since 1984, Wilkinson has directed the operations and growth of the Wilkinson Companies and its subsidiaries. Wilkinson served as 2012 Chairman of the National Apartment Association (NAA). He has previously served as President of the Georgia Apartment Association (GAA) and the Atlanta Apartment Association (AAA). He is a member of the NAA and GAA Hall of Fame. He received a B.S. in Electrical Engineering from Duke University, an MBA in Finance from the Wharton School and has done post graduate work at Harvard. He is the recipient of the 2023 Philanthropist of the Year for the Association of Fundraising Professionals, Greater Atlanta Chapter. He has served on several Boards including the Duke University School of Engineering BOV, Community Foundation for Greater Atlanta, LaGrange College, Apartment Life Inc., and the Atlanta Community Food Bank. He has taught Bible Study for over 30 years and has served as Chairman of Deacons for Dunwoody Baptist Church. Jerry has made 13 mission trips around the world including India, South Korea, South America, China, and the Soviet Union. He and his wife, Beverly, have three daughters and eight grandchildren, and split their time between Atlanta, Georgia and Amelia Island, Florida.

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jerry-wilkinson-94b02330

Hear from Jerry about:

• His amazing career journey.
• The challenge with bigger organizations.
• The skills learned in our industry being transferrable.
• How he intentionally gets to know his teams and build a connection.
• The one thing that can't be taken from you.
• The important role of apartment associations.

Subscribe to and review the Multifamily Streamlined Podcast here.

Streamline Multifamily Group is your specialized consulting partner for multifamily operations, training, and more! We offer consultative support in project management, construction, development, renovations, auditing, and also organize industry events.
Ready to elevate your property's performance? Connect with Streamline Multifamily Group at www.StreamlineMultifamilyGroup.com !

Registration for EmpowHER 2024 is now open, click here. For sponsorship opportunities, please contact jzhang@streamlinemultifamily.com.

Discover the evolution of rental housing solutions with our guest, a visionary leader who has been instrumental in driving change across the industry. With a wealth of experience spanning two decades, she has consistently sought innovative ways to improve outcomes for renters, operators, and investors. From her operations background to her addiction to problem-solving, our guest shares her insights into the multifamily industry and the prop tech landscape. Join us as we explore her remarkable journey, her dedication to mentoring and empowering women, and her perspective on work-life balance.

Janine Javonovic is the former EVP of Asset Optimization at RealPage, where she was instrumental in guiding the company from its inception and taking it public in 2010. She launched UrbanStreet in 2015, where she served as advisor to the industry’s top real estate and technology firms. As a board member and investor, Janine stepped in as CEO in 2023 to drive LeaseLock’s transformation of the industry’s approach to bad debt. Janine is a prop tech trailblazer. For more than 2 decades, she has been instrumental in delivering innovative and impactful solutions for rental housing developers, operators, investors and technology providers.

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/janine-steiner-jovanovic
Website: https://leaselock.com

Hear from Janine about:

• The hands on work experience she had growing up.
• How she started and evolved in prop tech.
• The two pinnacle moments in her career.
• Her battle with the traditional mom role.
• The one trait she is passionate about and always looks for in people.
• The importance of making decisions based on what fulfills you.

Subscribe to and review the Multifamily Streamlined Podcast here.

Streamline Multifamily Group is your specialized consulting partner for multifamily operations, training, and more! We offer consultative support in project management, construction, development, renovations, auditing, and also organize industry events.
Ready to elevate your property's performance? Connect with Streamline Multifamily Group at www.StreamlineMultifamilyGroup.com !

Registration for EmpowHER 2024 is now open, click here. For sponsorship opportunities, please contact jzhang@streamlinemultifamily.com.