How to Speak Maintenance - Tips For And From The Multifamily Industry Wed, 04 Mar 2026 23:43:21 -0500 http://www.taaef.org en-us © 2026 How to Speak Maintenance - Tips For And From The Multifamily Industry yes b3fe646c-6fec-505b-8abf-99fe931b7922 Texas Apartment Association Education Foundation (TAAEF) episodic false How to Speak Maintenance is a weekly series that focuses on why it's so important for everyone in the multifamily industry should learn to speak maintenance, how it can build relationships between office and maintenance teams and create a better experience for our residents. Join our host Jason Fein, National Maintenance Service Director with Camden. Jason and Becca Ramati, with the Texas Apartment Association Education Foundation (TAAEF) will have new topics and guests each episode. This podcast was originally a live video series also available on Facebook. It is a project of TAAEF who works to raises awareness of careers in the multifamily. There's room to grow in the Texas apartment industry. www.roomtogrowtx.org

]]> Buzzsprout (https://www.buzzsprout.com) Texas Apartment Association Education Foundation (TAAEF) https://storage.buzzsprout.com/68vhf9ml6e9vp9nuh8podawdb1zj?.jpg How to Speak Maintenance - Tips For And From The Multifamily Industry http://www.taaef.org How to Speak Maintenance: Meaningful Gratitude for Maintenance Teams. How to Speak Maintenance: Meaningful Gratitude for Maintenance Teams. In this episode of How to Speak Maintenance, we’re talking about what meaningful gratitude really looks like for maintenance teams.

Joining us:
🔧 Jesus Zepeda with Camden Property Trust and Texas Apartment Association’s 2026 Maintenance Professional of the Year
🔧 Russell Rubin with HD Supply

We’ll break down what actually matters to maintenance professionals — from real investment and career growth to being included in the decisions that affect their work every day.

If you lead, support, or work alongside maintenance teams, this conversation is for you.

]]> In this episode of How to Speak Maintenance, we’re talking about what meaningful gratitude really looks like for maintenance teams.

Joining us:
🔧 Jesus Zepeda with Camden Property Trust and Texas Apartment Association’s 2026 Maintenance Professional of the Year
🔧 Russell Rubin with HD Supply

We’ll break down what actually matters to maintenance professionals — from real investment and career growth to being included in the decisions that affect their work every day.

If you lead, support, or work alongside maintenance teams, this conversation is for you.

]]> Texas Apartment Association Education Foundation (TAAEF) Buzzsprout-18748316 Wed, 25 Feb 2026 13:00:00 -0600 1814 full false How to Speak Maintenance: 2026 Kickoff How to Speak Maintenance: 2026 Kickoff We’re kicking off 2026 with a powerhouse roundtable on what it really means to “speak maintenance”—and why it matters now more than ever. Joining Jason Fein and Becca Ramati are two of the most respected voices in the industry: Paul Rhodes and Mark Cukro, who bring years of onsite experience, leadership insight, and a passion for elevating maintenance teams.

This episode is not to be missed and sets the tone for the year with a forward-looking, practical conversation about communication, alignment, and the changing expectations surrounding maintenance roles.

]]> We’re kicking off 2026 with a powerhouse roundtable on what it really means to “speak maintenance”—and why it matters now more than ever. Joining Jason Fein and Becca Ramati are two of the most respected voices in the industry: Paul Rhodes and Mark Cukro, who bring years of onsite experience, leadership insight, and a passion for elevating maintenance teams.

This episode is not to be missed and sets the tone for the year with a forward-looking, practical conversation about communication, alignment, and the changing expectations surrounding maintenance roles.

]]> Texas Apartment Association Education Foundation (TAAEF) Buzzsprout-18587624 Wed, 28 Jan 2026 19:00:00 -0600 2443 4 1 full false How to Speak Maintenance - Winter is Coming How to Speak Maintenance - Winter is Coming Join us for a new episode of "How to Speak Maintenance" with Jason Fein, Dominium, Becca Ramati with TAA and their guest Michael Drake also with Dominium as they break down getting ready for winter. What maintenance teams should be doing now and how office and management teams can help make it a little easier on the maintenance team and better serve their residents.

]]> Join us for a new episode of "How to Speak Maintenance" with Jason Fein, Dominium, Becca Ramati with TAA and their guest Michael Drake also with Dominium as they break down getting ready for winter. What maintenance teams should be doing now and how office and management teams can help make it a little easier on the maintenance team and better serve their residents.

]]> Texas Apartment Association Education Foundation (TAAEF) Buzzsprout-18101148 Wed, 29 Oct 2025 16:00:00 -0500 1608 full false How to Speak Maintenance - Changing Career Paths in Maintenance How to Speak Maintenance - Changing Career Paths in Maintenance Next up on How To Speak Maintenance Podcast, Hosts Jason Fein (Dominium) and Becca Ramati (TAA Education Foundation), are joined by Jesus Zepeda with Camden Property Trust for a conversation on Changing Career Paths in Maintenance. 

]]> Next up on How To Speak Maintenance Podcast, Hosts Jason Fein (Dominium) and Becca Ramati (TAA Education Foundation), are joined by Jesus Zepeda with Camden Property Trust for a conversation on Changing Career Paths in Maintenance. 

]]> Texas Apartment Association Education Foundation (TAAEF) Buzzsprout-17940289 Wed, 01 Oct 2025 13:00:00 -0500 1605 full false How to Speak Maintenance - Protecting Your Maintenance Team’s Time How to Speak Maintenance - Protecting Your Maintenance Team’s Time Join us for a new episode of How to Speak Maintenance with Jason Fein with Dominium and TAA's Becca Ramati. Today we're speaking with LUMA Residential's Jon Sanchez, CAPS, CAM, CAMT and Christopher Faddoul, CAMT about all things communications, emergencies, teams messages and how to protect your maintenance team's time throughout it all. 

]]> Join us for a new episode of How to Speak Maintenance with Jason Fein with Dominium and TAA's Becca Ramati. Today we're speaking with LUMA Residential's Jon Sanchez, CAPS, CAM, CAMT and Christopher Faddoul, CAMT about all things communications, emergencies, teams messages and how to protect your maintenance team's time throughout it all. 

]]> Texas Apartment Association Education Foundation (TAAEF) Buzzsprout-17744530 Wed, 27 Aug 2025 15:00:00 -0500 1896 full false How to Speak Maintenance - The Importance of Effective Communication How to Speak Maintenance - The Importance of Effective Communication Join us for a new episode of How to Speak Maintenance. Each month, host Jason Fein with Dominium and TAA Education Foundation's Becca Ramati chat with guests on different topics to establish a deeper understanding of the role maintenance teams play to improve communication among the onsite staff and elevate the resident experience. In this episode we hear from expert trainer, Mark Cukro as we discuss impactful stats and tips that can help every company! 

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https://www.serviceteamtraining.com/

]]> Join us for a new episode of How to Speak Maintenance. Each month, host Jason Fein with Dominium and TAA Education Foundation's Becca Ramati chat with guests on different topics to establish a deeper understanding of the role maintenance teams play to improve communication among the onsite staff and elevate the resident experience. In this episode we hear from expert trainer, Mark Cukro as we discuss impactful stats and tips that can help every company! 

https://www.taa.org/resource-type/taaef/
https://www.serviceteamtraining.com/

]]> Texas Apartment Association Education Foundation (TAAEF) Buzzsprout-17662302 Tue, 12 Aug 2025 18:00:00 -0500 1911 full false How to Speak Maintenance - What Your Shop Says About The Health of Your Team & Business! How to Speak Maintenance - What Your Shop Says About The Health of Your Team & Business! Join hosts Jason Fein (Dominium), Becca Ramati (TAAEF) and guest Ryan Mascorro with Camden Property Trust as they dig into what really drives maintenance teams to quit and how better communication can fix it.

]]> Join hosts Jason Fein (Dominium), Becca Ramati (TAAEF) and guest Ryan Mascorro with Camden Property Trust as they dig into what really drives maintenance teams to quit and how better communication can fix it.

]]> Texas Apartment Association Education Foundation (TAAEF) Buzzsprout-17477211 Wed, 09 Jul 2025 09:00:00 -0500 1682 full false How to Speak Maintenance - Summer (and beyond) Hiring Tips for Maintenance How to Speak Maintenance - Summer (and beyond) Hiring Tips for Maintenance Join hosts Jason Fein with Dominium and TAAEF's Becca Ramati for another episode of "How to Speak Maintenance". Today we have guests Cassidy Ristad and Socrates Flores both with Greystar as we discuss one of the most crucial aspects of running a successful property—hiring the right maintenance team.

]]> Join hosts Jason Fein with Dominium and TAAEF's Becca Ramati for another episode of "How to Speak Maintenance". Today we have guests Cassidy Ristad and Socrates Flores both with Greystar as we discuss one of the most crucial aspects of running a successful property—hiring the right maintenance team.

]]> Texas Apartment Association Education Foundation (TAAEF) Buzzsprout-17255288 Fri, 30 May 2025 14:00:00 -0500 1857 full false How to Speak Maintenance - Is a Maintenance Shortage Coming? How to Speak Maintenance - Is a Maintenance Shortage Coming? Join us for the newest episode of How to Speak Maintenance! 🚨 Your hosts Jason Fein (Dominium) and Becca Ramati (TAAEF) are back with guest Matthew Smith, CTS from The Liberty Group, to tackle a BIG question: “Is there a maintenance employee shortage coming?”
 
With shifts in oil and gas production and workforce trends, now’s the time to talk strategy on how you can prepare for the possible slide of available maintenance talent. This is an important conversation that everyone should be having NOW!

]]> Join us for the newest episode of How to Speak Maintenance! 🚨 Your hosts Jason Fein (Dominium) and Becca Ramati (TAAEF) are back with guest Matthew Smith, CTS from The Liberty Group, to tackle a BIG question: “Is there a maintenance employee shortage coming?”
 
With shifts in oil and gas production and workforce trends, now’s the time to talk strategy on how you can prepare for the possible slide of available maintenance talent. This is an important conversation that everyone should be having NOW!

]]> Texas Apartment Association Education Foundation (TAAEF) Buzzsprout-17037307 Thu, 24 Apr 2025 11:00:00 -0500 1062 3 2 full false How to Speak Maintenance - Recognizing and Promoting your Maintenance Team Members How to Speak Maintenance - Recognizing and Promoting your Maintenance Team Members Join Jason Fein (Dominium), Becca Ramati (TAAEF), and special guest Tony Sousa (Sousa Consulting) as they dive into "Recognizing Your Maintenance Team Members." From small shout-outs to big wins, discover powerful ways to appreciate the teams that keep our communities running. 


]]> Join Jason Fein (Dominium), Becca Ramati (TAAEF), and special guest Tony Sousa (Sousa Consulting) as they dive into "Recognizing Your Maintenance Team Members." From small shout-outs to big wins, discover powerful ways to appreciate the teams that keep our communities running. 


]]> Texas Apartment Association Education Foundation (TAAEF) Buzzsprout-16864056 Wed, 26 Mar 2025 10:00:00 -0500 1977 3 1 full false How to Speak Maintenance - 2024 Wrap Up How to Speak Maintenance - 2024 Wrap Up How to Speak Maintenance is closing out 2024 with a must-watch episode as hosts Jason Fein from Dominium and TAAEF's Becca Ramati chat with Paul Rhodes of Brookfield Properties about what every team needs to know heading into 2025.

]]> How to Speak Maintenance is closing out 2024 with a must-watch episode as hosts Jason Fein from Dominium and TAAEF's Becca Ramati chat with Paul Rhodes of Brookfield Properties about what every team needs to know heading into 2025.

]]> Texas Apartment Association Education Foundation (TAAEF) Buzzsprout-16330239 Mon, 23 Dec 2024 11:00:00 -0600 2162 full false How to Speak Maintenance - Budget Season How to Speak Maintenance - Budget Season Join Jason Fein from Dominium, Becca Ramati with TAA and our special guests from Camden Property Trust, Andrea Wynn and Jesús Zepeda as we break down budgeting for maintenance and share tips to make your budgeting process smoother this season!

]]> Join Jason Fein from Dominium, Becca Ramati with TAA and our special guests from Camden Property Trust, Andrea Wynn and Jesús Zepeda as we break down budgeting for maintenance and share tips to make your budgeting process smoother this season!

]]> Texas Apartment Association Education Foundation (TAAEF) Buzzsprout-16052680 Tue, 05 Nov 2024 09:00:00 -0600 1829 full false How to Speak Maintenance - More Preventative Maintenance How to Speak Maintenance - More Preventative Maintenance Join us for How to Speak Maintenance! - ⏰Join us for the newest episode of the How to Speak Maintenance podcast. 🛠️🎧 🎙️ Jason Fein from Dominium, Becca Ramati with TAA and our special guest, Ryan Mascorro with Camden Property Trust will share expert preventative maintenance tips to keep properties in top shape and avoid costly repairs down the road.

]]> Join us for How to Speak Maintenance! - ⏰Join us for the newest episode of the How to Speak Maintenance podcast. 🛠️🎧 🎙️ Jason Fein from Dominium, Becca Ramati with TAA and our special guest, Ryan Mascorro with Camden Property Trust will share expert preventative maintenance tips to keep properties in top shape and avoid costly repairs down the road.

]]> Texas Apartment Association Education Foundation (TAAEF) Buzzsprout-15963597 Mon, 21 Oct 2024 12:00:00 -0500 1264 full false How to Speak Maintenance - Emergency Proceedures How to Speak Maintenance - Emergency Proceedures Tune in as Jason Fein from Dominium, Becca Ramati with TAA and our special guest, Josè Patiño with RPM Living share essential tips on staying prepared for maintenance emergencies & proper emergency maintenance protocol. 

]]> Tune in as Jason Fein from Dominium, Becca Ramati with TAA and our special guest, Josè Patiño with RPM Living share essential tips on staying prepared for maintenance emergencies & proper emergency maintenance protocol. 

]]> Texas Apartment Association Education Foundation (TAAEF) Buzzsprout-15910086 Fri, 11 Oct 2024 12:00:00 -0500 1685 full false How to Speak Maintenance - Environmental Sustainability and Maintenance How to Speak Maintenance - Environmental Sustainability and Maintenance On this episode of How to Speak Maintenance host Jason Fein with Dominium and TAA's Sarah Chezbro talk with Jake Reid, AMLI about how eco-friendly and sustainable maintenance practices can benefit both property owners and residents alike while maintaining the quality and value at your property. 

]]> On this episode of How to Speak Maintenance host Jason Fein with Dominium and TAA's Sarah Chezbro talk with Jake Reid, AMLI about how eco-friendly and sustainable maintenance practices can benefit both property owners and residents alike while maintaining the quality and value at your property. 

]]> Texas Apartment Association Education Foundation (TAAEF) Buzzsprout-15618328 Wed, 21 Aug 2024 09:00:00 -0500 2026 full false How to Speak Maintenance - Resident Education How to Speak Maintenance - Resident Education Join us for a  new episode of How to Speak Maintenance discussing resident education and the top 5 things you wish your resident could do for themselves.
Join Jason Fein and Becca Ramati as they welcome Greystar's Tiffany Blankman and Robert Brown.
What would be on you top 5 list?

]]> Join us for a  new episode of How to Speak Maintenance discussing resident education and the top 5 things you wish your resident could do for themselves.
Join Jason Fein and Becca Ramati as they welcome Greystar's Tiffany Blankman and Robert Brown.
What would be on you top 5 list?

]]> Texas Apartment Association Education Foundation (TAAEF) Buzzsprout-15118632 Mon, 10 Jun 2024 11:00:00 -0500 1408 full false How to Speak Maintenance -Technology for Maintenance and Training How to Speak Maintenance -Technology for Maintenance and Training Join Jason Fein, Dominium, and TAA's Becca Ramati for a new episode of How to Speak Maintenance. Today we'll be talking to Dominic Maddalena​​​​ with Camden Property Trust and Dan Clapper, CPTD with Interplay Learning as we talk about technology to make life easier for both maintenance and office teams. Check it out!

]]> Join Jason Fein, Dominium, and TAA's Becca Ramati for a new episode of How to Speak Maintenance. Today we'll be talking to Dominic Maddalena​​​​ with Camden Property Trust and Dan Clapper, CPTD with Interplay Learning as we talk about technology to make life easier for both maintenance and office teams. Check it out!

]]> Texas Apartment Association Education Foundation (TAAEF) Buzzsprout-15118758 Wed, 22 May 2024 14:00:00 -0500 1300 full false How to Speak Maintenance: Stories from the Field Pt. 2 How to Speak Maintenance: Stories from the Field Pt. 2 Join us as we share more stories from the field of how “speaking maintenance” can impact careers in meaningful ways. Join host, Jason Fein, Camden Property Trust, and TAA’s Becca Ramati and hear from our guests Jason Simpson and Dominic Maddalena who will share how not only speaking maintenance but speaking the same language as the office has done for their careers.

]]> Join us as we share more stories from the field of how “speaking maintenance” can impact careers in meaningful ways. Join host, Jason Fein, Camden Property Trust, and TAA’s Becca Ramati and hear from our guests Jason Simpson and Dominic Maddalena who will share how not only speaking maintenance but speaking the same language as the office has done for their careers.

]]> Texas Apartment Association Education Foundation (TAAEF) Buzzsprout-13934018 Fri, 17 Nov 2023 10:00:00 -0600 1759 2 full false How to Speak Maintenance - Apprenticeship Programs for Maintenance How to Speak Maintenance - Apprenticeship Programs for Maintenance Hear success stories from maintenance apprenticeship programs and why programs like these can be transformative for your company. Join host, Jason Fein, Camden Property Trust and TAA's Becca Ramati who will be joined by Coby Racine, a graduate of Camden's apprenticeship program.

The Texas Apartment Association Education Foundation’s live series, wants everyone in multifamily to “speak maintenance” so they can value and better understand the work of the maintenance team. With that understanding there will be increased and better communications between office and maintenance and a better overall experience for the resident. Each month we chat with different guests on a variety of different topics to help us all learn to speak maintenance.

#MaintenanceMatters #CareerGrowth #LearnToSpeakMaintenance

]]> Hear success stories from maintenance apprenticeship programs and why programs like these can be transformative for your company. Join host, Jason Fein, Camden Property Trust and TAA's Becca Ramati who will be joined by Coby Racine, a graduate of Camden's apprenticeship program.

The Texas Apartment Association Education Foundation’s live series, wants everyone in multifamily to “speak maintenance” so they can value and better understand the work of the maintenance team. With that understanding there will be increased and better communications between office and maintenance and a better overall experience for the resident. Each month we chat with different guests on a variety of different topics to help us all learn to speak maintenance.

#MaintenanceMatters #CareerGrowth #LearnToSpeakMaintenance

]]> Texas Apartment Association Education Foundation (TAAEF) Buzzsprout-13947805 Fri, 10 Nov 2023 11:00:00 -0600 1388 full false How to Speak Maintenance - How Speaking Maintenance Can Benefit Your Career How to Speak Maintenance - How Speaking Maintenance Can Benefit Your Career On this episode of "How to Speak Maintenance" we’re sharing stories from the field of how “speaking maintenance” can impact careers in meaningful ways. Join host, Jason Fein, Camden Property Trust and TAA’s Becca Ramati and our guest, Shannon Roliard Castillo as she shares her story of what being able to “speak maintenance” has done for her career. 

#howtospeakmaintenance #taaef #taaeducation #careers

]]> On this episode of "How to Speak Maintenance" we’re sharing stories from the field of how “speaking maintenance” can impact careers in meaningful ways. Join host, Jason Fein, Camden Property Trust and TAA’s Becca Ramati and our guest, Shannon Roliard Castillo as she shares her story of what being able to “speak maintenance” has done for her career. 

#howtospeakmaintenance #taaef #taaeducation #careers

]]> Texas Apartment Association Education Foundation (TAAEF) Buzzsprout-13680134 Fri, 29 Sep 2023 05:00:00 -0500 1670 full false How to Speak Maintenance - Technology and the Service Field How to Speak Maintenance - Technology and the Service Field On this episode of "How to Speak Maintenance", Jason Fein with Camden Property Trust and TAA’s Becca Ramati will be joined by Adrian C Danila CAPS, CAMT with RPM Living and TJaye Cupit Sanders, CAM, CAPS with Madera Residential to discuss how new technology can assist our Service Teams. How can we harness the power of new technology like AI to support their work instead and lessen the load.

]]> On this episode of "How to Speak Maintenance", Jason Fein with Camden Property Trust and TAA’s Becca Ramati will be joined by Adrian C Danila CAPS, CAMT with RPM Living and TJaye Cupit Sanders, CAM, CAPS with Madera Residential to discuss how new technology can assist our Service Teams. How can we harness the power of new technology like AI to support their work instead and lessen the load.

]]> Texas Apartment Association Education Foundation (TAAEF) Buzzsprout-13384703 Thu, 10 Aug 2023 14:00:00 -0500 1523 full false How to Speak Maintenance - Teamwork Makes the Dreamwork! How to Speak Maintenance - Teamwork Makes the Dreamwork! Join us for a new episode of How to Speak Maintenance. Today, host Jason Fein, Camden Property Trust and TAA's Becca Ramati will be joined by Floyd A Smith of The Dinerstein Companies and Audrey Kupovics with AMLI Residential to discuss the importance of teamwork.

]]> Join us for a new episode of How to Speak Maintenance. Today, host Jason Fein, Camden Property Trust and TAA's Becca Ramati will be joined by Floyd A Smith of The Dinerstein Companies and Audrey Kupovics with AMLI Residential to discuss the importance of teamwork.

]]> Texas Apartment Association Education Foundation (TAAEF) Buzzsprout-13164861 Wed, 05 Jul 2023 08:00:00 -0500 1446 2 full false Assessments and Hiring for Maintenance Positions Assessments and Hiring for Maintenance Positions Join host Jason Fein with Camden, TAAEF's Becca Ramati and our special guest Sarahlee Reyna with Indio Management for a new episode of How to Speak Maintenance. Today, we'll be talking about hiring for maintenance, assessments and how to make them help not hurt the hiring process.

]]> Join host Jason Fein with Camden, TAAEF's Becca Ramati and our special guest Sarahlee Reyna with Indio Management for a new episode of How to Speak Maintenance. Today, we'll be talking about hiring for maintenance, assessments and how to make them help not hurt the hiring process.

]]> Texas Apartment Association Education Foundation (TAAEF) Buzzsprout-12945465 Tue, 30 May 2023 09:00:00 -0500 1313 full false How to Speak Maintenance - On-Call & Emergencies How to Speak Maintenance - On-Call & Emergencies In the rental housing industry are emergencies still considered “Fire, Flood or Blood” or have expectations changed? How does this affect being “on-call” for our maintenance and service teams? How can we rethink this pain point for our current service teams and stop it from being a barrier to bringing new talent into maintenance.

Host Jason Fein with Camden and TAAEF's Becca Ramati welcome our guests Sarah Turner with Olympus Property and Jesus Zepeda with Camden for this important discussion. 

]]> In the rental housing industry are emergencies still considered “Fire, Flood or Blood” or have expectations changed? How does this affect being “on-call” for our maintenance and service teams? How can we rethink this pain point for our current service teams and stop it from being a barrier to bringing new talent into maintenance.

Host Jason Fein with Camden and TAAEF's Becca Ramati welcome our guests Sarah Turner with Olympus Property and Jesus Zepeda with Camden for this important discussion. 

]]> Texas Apartment Association Education Foundation (TAAEF) Buzzsprout-12735625 Thu, 27 Apr 2023 10:00:00 -0500 1456 2 1 full false How to Speak Maintenance - Mechanical Asset Tracking How to Speak Maintenance - Mechanical Asset Tracking On this episode of How to Speak Maintenance we will be joined by Missy Saez with LDG Development LLC and Robert Hills with Camden as we discuss mechanical asset tracking and the importance of preventative maintenance. Like Robert said during the show, "if you stay ready, you don't have to get ready!" 

]]> On this episode of How to Speak Maintenance we will be joined by Missy Saez with LDG Development LLC and Robert Hills with Camden as we discuss mechanical asset tracking and the importance of preventative maintenance. Like Robert said during the show, "if you stay ready, you don't have to get ready!" 

]]> Buzzsprout-11351856 Thu, 22 Sep 2022 01:00:00 -0500 1545 1 13 full false How to Speak Maintenance - What's a Mainten-ger? How to Speak Maintenance - What's a Mainten-ger? Join us today for a new episode of "How to Speak Maintenance." Our host, Jason Fein with Camden and TAAEF's Becca Ramati talk with Michelle Bridges-Pahl with Century A/C Supply all about their "Mainten-ger" training, what it is and why it matters to you!

]]> Join us today for a new episode of "How to Speak Maintenance." Our host, Jason Fein with Camden and TAAEF's Becca Ramati talk with Michelle Bridges-Pahl with Century A/C Supply all about their "Mainten-ger" training, what it is and why it matters to you!

]]> Texas Apartment Association Education Foundation (TAAEF) Buzzsprout-11064694 Thu, 25 Aug 2022 00:00:00 -0500 1242 2 full false How to Speak Maintenance - Pool School! How to Speak Maintenance - Pool School! On this episode of "How to Speak Maintenance" host, Jason Fein with Camden, will be talking to our guest, Grant Almquist with Texas Apartment Pool Services. It's already hot in Texas and it is important that everyone on property be aware of how they can "speak maintenance" when it comes to the pool maintenance and safety.

]]> On this episode of "How to Speak Maintenance" host, Jason Fein with Camden, will be talking to our guest, Grant Almquist with Texas Apartment Pool Services. It's already hot in Texas and it is important that everyone on property be aware of how they can "speak maintenance" when it comes to the pool maintenance and safety.

]]> Texas Apartment Association Education Foundation (TAAEF) Buzzsprout-11063877 Thu, 11 Aug 2022 00:00:00 -0500 1174 2 full false How to Speak Maintenance - Hire, Engage and Retain Your Team How to Speak Maintenance - Hire, Engage and Retain Your Team What an amazing episode of How to Speak Maintenance with Mark Cukro, President of Service Team Training. Mark shares so many important take aways with us about about hiring, training, speaking maintenance and more.


]]> What an amazing episode of How to Speak Maintenance with Mark Cukro, President of Service Team Training. Mark shares so many important take aways with us about about hiring, training, speaking maintenance and more.


]]> Texas Apartment Association Education Foundation (TAAEF) Buzzsprout-10877573 Thu, 30 Jun 2022 00:00:00 -0500 1844 full false How to Speak Maintenance - Technology Tips! How to Speak Maintenance - Technology Tips! On this episode of "How to Speak Maintenance" we're talking about tips, tricks and technology to improve the day to day, communication and to help get things done! Join Jason Fein with Camden and TAAEF's Becca Ramati as they talk with special guests, Monique Lara with The Guild and Floyd Smith with The Dinerstein Companies.

]]> On this episode of "How to Speak Maintenance" we're talking about tips, tricks and technology to improve the day to day, communication and to help get things done! Join Jason Fein with Camden and TAAEF's Becca Ramati as they talk with special guests, Monique Lara with The Guild and Floyd Smith with The Dinerstein Companies.

]]> Texas Apartment Association Education Foundation (TAAEF) Buzzsprout-10598916 Thu, 12 May 2022 00:00:00 -0500 1346 full false How to Speak Maintenance - Walking Your Property! How to Speak Maintenance - Walking Your Property! How to Speak Maintenance is back! Join Jason Fein and Becca Ramati and our special guests, Andrea Borjon with Berkshire and Jesus Zepeda with Camden as we talk about walking property and why it's the perfect time to 'speak maintenance'.



]]> How to Speak Maintenance is back! Join Jason Fein and Becca Ramati and our special guests, Andrea Borjon with Berkshire and Jesus Zepeda with Camden as we talk about walking property and why it's the perfect time to 'speak maintenance'.



]]> Buzzsprout-10420661 Thu, 14 Apr 2022 02:00:00 -0500 1266 full false How to Speak Maintenance - Bringing you new episodes soon! How to Speak Maintenance - Bringing you new episodes soon! Thank you for listening to "How to Speak Maintenance". We're going to take a short break as we prep for more great episodes! While you wait, check out past episodes or check out our other series, "Hints from HR" You can find it wherever you listen to podcasts or at https://hintsfromhr.buzzsprout.com/.

We will be back soon!

]]> Thank you for listening to "How to Speak Maintenance". We're going to take a short break as we prep for more great episodes! While you wait, check out past episodes or check out our other series, "Hints from HR" You can find it wherever you listen to podcasts or at https://hintsfromhr.buzzsprout.com/.

We will be back soon!

]]> Texas Apartment Association Education Foundation (TAAEF) Buzzsprout-10114830 Mon, 21 Feb 2022 09:00:00 -0600 30 1 full false How to Speak Maintenance - Making training a priority - part 2 How to Speak Maintenance - Making training a priority - part 2 Want to know how you can make going on vacation much easier for you and your team? Making the time for training for your maintenance team is so important! Join Jason Fein, Becca Ramati and our special guests, Chelsea Odom, with Camden, and Russ Rubin formerly with HD Supply.

This podcast is a project of the Texas Apartment Association Education Foundation (TAAEF). TAAEF raises awareness of careers in the multifamily. There's room to grow in the Texas apartment industry.  www.roomtogrowtx.org

]]> Want to know how you can make going on vacation much easier for you and your team? Making the time for training for your maintenance team is so important! Join Jason Fein, Becca Ramati and our special guests, Chelsea Odom, with Camden, and Russ Rubin formerly with HD Supply.

This podcast is a project of the Texas Apartment Association Education Foundation (TAAEF). TAAEF raises awareness of careers in the multifamily. There's room to grow in the Texas apartment industry.  www.roomtogrowtx.org

]]> Texas Apartment Association Education Foundation (TAAEF) Buzzsprout-9774574 Thu, 27 Jan 2022 00:00:00 -0600 1697 full false How to Speak Maintenance - Making training a priority! How to Speak Maintenance - Making training a priority! TAAEF How to Speak Maintenance

Want to know the $500 Billion mistake companies are making in not making training a priority for the maintenance teams? Take a listen and learn the importance and tips to help make training happen!

This podcast is a project of the Texas Apartment Association Education Foundation (TAAEF). TAAEF raises awareness of careers in the multifamily. There's room to grow in the Texas apartment industry.  www.roomtogrowtx.org

]]> TAAEF How to Speak Maintenance

Want to know the $500 Billion mistake companies are making in not making training a priority for the maintenance teams? Take a listen and learn the importance and tips to help make training happen!

This podcast is a project of the Texas Apartment Association Education Foundation (TAAEF). TAAEF raises awareness of careers in the multifamily. There's room to grow in the Texas apartment industry.  www.roomtogrowtx.org

]]> Texas Apartment Association Education Foundation (TAAEF) Buzzsprout-9361616 Thu, 20 Jan 2022 00:00:00 -0600 1790 full false How to Speak Maintenance - Fire Safety How to Speak Maintenance - Fire Safety Join us for "How to Speak Maintenance" with host Jason Fein and TAAEF's Becca Ramati. In this episode we're talking about fire safety, that we're ready for winter and making sure that we're all thinking about preventative maintenance for our sprinkler systems..  Our special guests will be Chris Walulik with Oasis Fire Protection, Inc. and Debbie Wiatrek with Asset Living.

]]> Join us for "How to Speak Maintenance" with host Jason Fein and TAAEF's Becca Ramati. In this episode we're talking about fire safety, that we're ready for winter and making sure that we're all thinking about preventative maintenance for our sprinkler systems..  Our special guests will be Chris Walulik with Oasis Fire Protection, Inc. and Debbie Wiatrek with Asset Living.

]]> Texas Apartment Association Education Foundation (TAAEF) Buzzsprout-9775836 Thu, 13 Jan 2022 00:00:00 -0600 1869 full false How to Speak Maintenance - Holiday Break! How to Speak Maintenance - Holiday Break! Thanks for taking the time to listen to How to Speak Maintenance! We're going to take a break for the rest of December and will be back in January.

If you haven't already, check out our other podcast, "Hints from HR." We feature HR professionals in the multifamily industry who share tips and tricks for both job seekers and employers in the apartment industry.  Join our hosts, Nicolle Block with Brookfield Properties, Blaise Spitaleri with Gemstar Construction and the Texas Apartment Association Education Foundation's (TAAEF) Becca Ramati as they peel back the curtain on hiring, recruiting and finding a career in the apartment industry. You can search for it where you listen to your podcasts or visit https:hintsfromhr.buzzsprout.com

Wishing everyone a very happy holiday season and a happy and healthy New Year! 

]]> Thanks for taking the time to listen to How to Speak Maintenance! We're going to take a break for the rest of December and will be back in January.

If you haven't already, check out our other podcast, "Hints from HR." We feature HR professionals in the multifamily industry who share tips and tricks for both job seekers and employers in the apartment industry.  Join our hosts, Nicolle Block with Brookfield Properties, Blaise Spitaleri with Gemstar Construction and the Texas Apartment Association Education Foundation's (TAAEF) Becca Ramati as they peel back the curtain on hiring, recruiting and finding a career in the apartment industry. You can search for it where you listen to your podcasts or visit https:hintsfromhr.buzzsprout.com

Wishing everyone a very happy holiday season and a happy and healthy New Year! 

]]> Texas Apartment Association Education Foundation (TAAEF) Buzzsprout-9679078 Thu, 09 Dec 2021 00:00:00 -0600 23 full false How to Speak Maintenance - Getting Ready for the Holidays! How to Speak Maintenance - Getting Ready for the Holidays! The holiday season is here! Join us as we talk about getting ready for the holiday season and why it’s the perfect time to learn to Speak Maintenance. Cayce Coon with Madera Residential will join Jason Fein and Becca Ramati to discuss what you and your whole team need to do now to have a happy and easier holiday season.

]]> The holiday season is here! Join us as we talk about getting ready for the holiday season and why it’s the perfect time to learn to Speak Maintenance. Cayce Coon with Madera Residential will join Jason Fein and Becca Ramati to discuss what you and your whole team need to do now to have a happy and easier holiday season.

]]> Texas Apartment Association Education Foundation (TAAEF) Buzzsprout-9648154 Thu, 02 Dec 2021 00:00:00 -0600 1524 full false How to Speak Maintenance - Getting rid of the whiteboard! How to Speak Maintenance - Getting rid of the whiteboard! On this episode of "How to Speak Maintenance" we're talking about getting rid of the whiteboard but really it's about how how teams (both in the office and maintenance) are increasing productivity by utilizing technology! Thank you to Christy Thomes-Sanchez and Scott Heffernan with Greystar for joining Jason Fein and Becca Ramati.

This podcast is a project of the Texas Apartment Association Education Foundation (TAAEF). TAAEF raises awareness of careers in the multifamily. There's room to grow in the Texas apartment industry.  www.roomtogrowtx.org

]]> On this episode of "How to Speak Maintenance" we're talking about getting rid of the whiteboard but really it's about how how teams (both in the office and maintenance) are increasing productivity by utilizing technology! Thank you to Christy Thomes-Sanchez and Scott Heffernan with Greystar for joining Jason Fein and Becca Ramati.

This podcast is a project of the Texas Apartment Association Education Foundation (TAAEF). TAAEF raises awareness of careers in the multifamily. There's room to grow in the Texas apartment industry.  www.roomtogrowtx.org

]]> Texas Apartment Association Education Foundation (TAAEF) Buzzsprout-9290515 Thu, 18 Nov 2021 05:00:00 -0600 1715 full false How to Speak Maintenance - Don't Skip the PM Work! How to Speak Maintenance - Don't Skip the PM Work! Being proactive instead of reactive when it comes to maintenance work can save you some major headaches, unhappy residents and after-hour calls. On this weeks episode of "How to Speak Maintenance" we'll be talking about the importance of preventative maintenance! Join host, Jason Fein, Camden, Becca Ramati and special guests, Christy Rodriguez with Judwin Property and Jimmy McClung with Luma Residential. 

]]> Being proactive instead of reactive when it comes to maintenance work can save you some major headaches, unhappy residents and after-hour calls. On this weeks episode of "How to Speak Maintenance" we'll be talking about the importance of preventative maintenance! Join host, Jason Fein, Camden, Becca Ramati and special guests, Christy Rodriguez with Judwin Property and Jimmy McClung with Luma Residential. 

]]> Texas Apartment Association Education Foundation (TAAEF) Buzzsprout-9235004 Thu, 11 Nov 2021 05:00:00 -0600 1688 1 3 full false How to Speak Maintenance - It's Getting Hot in here...AC season! How to Speak Maintenance - It's Getting Hot in here...AC season! Summer in Texas is H-O-T! When A/C units across the state are being turned on they need more care than just flipping a switch. It may be cold now but what can we do today or before it is hot again to save time, money and being out in the heat fixing units during the summer? And how thinking about those things and learning to speak maintenance help not just the maintenance team but the whole property. Joining our host Jason Fein, Camden Property Trust, are special guests Mark Hurley, President of Highland Commercial Properties and TAA immediate Past-President and Corky Wolf who is the Director of Real Estate Project Management for Highland Commercial Properties.

]]> Summer in Texas is H-O-T! When A/C units across the state are being turned on they need more care than just flipping a switch. It may be cold now but what can we do today or before it is hot again to save time, money and being out in the heat fixing units during the summer? And how thinking about those things and learning to speak maintenance help not just the maintenance team but the whole property. Joining our host Jason Fein, Camden Property Trust, are special guests Mark Hurley, President of Highland Commercial Properties and TAA immediate Past-President and Corky Wolf who is the Director of Real Estate Project Management for Highland Commercial Properties.

]]> Buzzsprout-9129327 Thu, 04 Nov 2021 05:00:00 -0500 1530 1 2 full false Introducing "How to Speak Maintenance" Introducing "How to Speak Maintenance" How to Speak Maintenance is a weekly series that focuses on why it's so important for everyone in the multifamily industry should learn to speak maintenance, how it can build relationships between office and maintenance teams and create a better experience for our residents. 

On Hints from HR, TAAEF's other series to help both job seekers and employers navigate the recruiting and hiring process, we introduce you to our new series, "How to Speak Maintenance." Meet our host, Jason Fein, National Maintenance Service Director with Camden and find out why this program is a must listen to for everyone on (and off) property.

This podcast was originally a live video series also available on Facebook. It is a project of TAAEF who works to raises awareness of careers in the multifamily. There's room to grow in the Texas apartment industry.  www.roomtogrowtx.org

]]> How to Speak Maintenance is a weekly series that focuses on why it's so important for everyone in the multifamily industry should learn to speak maintenance, how it can build relationships between office and maintenance teams and create a better experience for our residents. 

On Hints from HR, TAAEF's other series to help both job seekers and employers navigate the recruiting and hiring process, we introduce you to our new series, "How to Speak Maintenance." Meet our host, Jason Fein, National Maintenance Service Director with Camden and find out why this program is a must listen to for everyone on (and off) property.

This podcast was originally a live video series also available on Facebook. It is a project of TAAEF who works to raises awareness of careers in the multifamily. There's room to grow in the Texas apartment industry.  www.roomtogrowtx.org

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