Best Nate Smoyer Podcasts (2024)

1
Innovative Solutions for Risk Assessment and Loss Control in Insurance with Valkyrie Holmes, Founder and CEO of Faura 38:00

7h ago38:00

38:00

In this episode we dig into the side of real estate that seems to be the big, sleeping topic: insurance. Valkyrie Holmes, Founder and CEO of Faura, discusses the impact of natural disasters on insurance, the challenges faced by insurance companies, and the innovative solutions offered by Faura. The conversation covers risk assessment, loss control …

1
Assumable Loan Opportunities in Residential Real Estate with Raunaq Singh, CEO and Founder of Roam 39:48

17h ago39:48

39:48

We've got a solid interview for y'all this week. Raunaq Singh, Founder and CEO of Roam, comes on the show to discuss their platform for purchasing homes using assumable low-rate mortgages. Raunaq digs into the history of assumable mortgages, the potential size of the market, and the challenges and opportunities for buyers and sellers. Raunaq also e…

1
Uncovering Hidden Inventory in Real Estate with Amanda Orson, Founder and CEO of Galleon 34:16

8d ago34:16

34:16

Have we all been ignoring opportunities to uncover inventory? Amanda Orson, Founder and CEO of Galleon, reveals the hidden potential in the real estate marketplace by exposing inventory not visible on the MLS. She shares insights on industry challenges and opportunities, and how technological advances are revolutionizing real estate transactions. A…

1
Churn Prevention in Property Management with Lior Abramovich, Co-founder and CEO of Blanket 45:59

13d ago45:59

45:59

I'm super excited for this episode's guest, Lior Abramovich, co-founder and CEO of Blanket. Blanket is a property retention platform, designed to help property managers reduce churn and better inform owners. Discover how Blanket launched to immediate acclaim and rapidly assembled a team driven by a shared mission. Lior outlines the dual aspects of …

1
The Future of Venture Capital in Proptech with Nima Wedlake, Managing Director at Thomvest Ventures 44:49

15d ago44:49

44:49

He's back! Nima Wedlake, Managing Director at ThomVest Ventures, about the current state of Proptech and the themes he is tracking for 2024. We focused on an essay Nima penned, covering several topics including control point software, AI's impact on construction productivity, and the rise of home services businesses. Nima discusses the challenges a…

1
Modern Deal Coordination for Agents with Vijay Gopalswamy, Founder and CEO of Trackxi 31:57

19d ago31:57

31:57

This episode is focused on tech providing the means to execute the basics, at a high level, for real estate agents, teams, and brokerages. Vijay Gopalswamy, founder and CEO of Traxy, a deal-tracking tool for real estate professionals, shares his story of why he started Trackxi due to a void in the market for a great transaction coordinating platfor…

1
Greener, Smarter Buildings with Jean-Simon Venne, CTO and Co-founder at BrainBox AI 36:23

22d ago36:23

36:23

More about BrainBox AI and Jean-Simon Founded in 2017, BrainBox AI was created to address two critical issues currently facing the built environment: carbon emissions and energy consumption. As innovators in the decarbonization movement, BrainBox AI’s game-changing HVAC technology leverages AI to make buildings smarter, greener, and more efficient.…

1
Busting Real Estate Data Myths with Mike Simonsen, President of Altos Research 46:09

27d ago46:09

46:09

Mike Simonsen, President of Altos Research, joins Tech Nest today to discuss real estate data and some of the myths around mortgage rate lock-ins. Altos Research offers local and national real estate data to financial institutions, real estate pros, and investors. Simonsen reveals that the lock-in effect started in 2014, not 2022, due to falling mo…

1
Building an International Home Search Portal with Chet Kittleson, Co-founder and CEO of Far Homes 39:26

27d ago39:26

39:26

Chet Kittleson, Co-founder and CEO of Far Homes, shares how the company is simplifying international home buying. Born from the pandemic's remote work trend, Far Homes helps people buy and sell homes abroad, starting with Mexico. They offer a thorough real estate search platform, connect buyers with local agents, and focus on high-demand markets li…

1
Brokerage-As-A-Service for Residential Real Estate Agents with Stephen Capezza, President at Side 29:39

1M ago29:39

29:39

This week's engaging interview is with Stephen "Capz" Capezza, President of Side. Stephen shares his journey in real estate and provides a deep dive into Side's unique brokerage-as-a-service model. Side is a true pioneer in the real estate brokerage space as the only brokerage-as-a-service platform. The success of this platform can be seen based on…

1
Next-Gen Property Management Solutions for Multifamily with Ned Murphy, General Manager at Level M 40:07

1M ago40:07

40:07

In this conversation, I talk with Ned Murphy, the General Manager at Level M, about the state of the multifamily industry and the role of smart buildings. We discuss the impact of new construction on the market, the competitive dynamics and concessions in the industry, and the challenges of hardware and software integration. Ned shares more about L…

1
Flexible Rent and Renter-Centric Solutions in Multifamily with David Sullivan, Managing Director at Best Egg 38:02

1M ago38:02

38:02

In this episode of Tech Nest, we have a returning guest, David Sullivan, on the show. David was previously CEO of a company called Till, which was acquired by Best Egg. David's been working to bring flexible rent solutions to the renters market, and through the acquisition by Best Egg, is now better positioned to do so. We get into the challenges o…

1
Building Real Estate Brands with Brian Boero, Co-founder at 1000WATT 41:15

1M ago41:15

41:15

This is the type of conversation I should have had on the show a long time ago. Industry veteran, brand-builder, and all-around great guy, Brian Boero joins the show today. Brian is Co-founder at the branding and strategy agency, 1000WATT. They focus exclusively on working with brands in the real estate vertical including brokerages, lenders, and t…

1
Utilizing Local Data Intelligence with Vincent-Charles Hodder, Co-founder and CEO at Local Logic 41:02

2M ago41:02

41:02

This week's interview features Vincent Hodder, Co-founder and CEO of Local Logic. Local Logic is a location intelligence platform that focuses on digitizing the built world and providing predictive analytics for addresses in the US and Canada. They have a massive data set of 100 billion unique data points, which allows them to understand and quanti…

1
Amplifying Amenities for Multifamily Operators with Everett Lynn, Founder and CEO of Amenify 49:45

2M ago49:45

49:45

This week's guest is Everett Lynn, Founder and CEO of Amenify, a plug and play platform for amenity services in the multifamily space. We discuss Amenify's recent growth trajectory (hint: they've been on fire!). Everett shares his insights on different types of fundraising and the challenges of disruption in the real estate industry—a topic that is…

1
Unlocking Storage Potential in All Properties with Joseph Woodbury, CEO and Founder of Neighbor.com 50:11

2M ago50:11

50:11

It's my second time interviewing Joseph Woodbury, co-founder and CEO of Neighbor.com. In case you missed, Joseph previously joined Tyler Cauble and I for a live stream on Tyler's CRE YouTube channel. This time for Tech Nest, we switched up the topics. We get into how his company is disrupting the self-storage industry by leveraging the peer-to-peer…

1
Streamlining Security Deposits for Property Managers and Owners with Conor Brennan, Co-founder at Rentable 42:59

2M ago42:59

42:59

I promise you, discussing security deposits isn't as boring as it may seem. This week, I'm joined by Conor Brennan, Co-founder of Rentable, a security deposit management platform for residential real estate. He shares about the pain points of security deposits, including the legal challenges and outdated processes. We dig into the importance of int…

1
Advanced Maintenance Data in Property Management with Ray Hespen, Co-founder and CEO of Property Meld 44:41

3M ago44:41

44:41

This week, I'm fortunate to be joined by fellow South Dakotan, Ray Hespen. Ray is CEO and co-founder of Property Meld, a maintenance automation software company. based in Rapid City, South Dakota. Let's start with some performance metrics from Property Meld's 2023: $723,997,461 in repairs completed 8,467,099 maintenance phone calls eliminated 378,0…

1
AI-Powered Real Estate Data with Zach Gorman, Co-founder and COO at RealReports 42:48

3M ago42:48

42:48

In this episode, I interview Zach Gorman, co-founder and COO of RealReports, an AI-powered real estate data platform that consolidates multiple data sources and provides agents with comprehensive reports. The platform offers agents the ability to generate new business, win deals, and conduct research and diligence more efficiently. We discuss the c…

1
Episode 200 Reflection, Reflection, and Updates with Host Nate Smoyer 32:50

3M ago32:50

32:50

For episode 200 of Tech Nest, I wanted to share some thoughts on the journey of the podcast, as well as some general life and work updates. Of course I owe so much to so many in the industry—so I spend some time discussing past guests and what this show means to me. You'll hear a brief bit of the success stories of startups featured on the show and…

1
Bringing Trust to Real Estate Transactions with Pat Kinsel, Founder and CEO of Proof 46:08

3M ago46:08

46:08

Pat Kinsel is back for his second appearance on Tech Nest. Pat is the Founder and CEO of Proof, an intelligent platform that combines auditable verification with cryptographic evidence to securely execute legally binding agreements. We waste no time getting into why Proof rebranded from being known as Notarize and how the new brand more accurately …

1
Next-Gen AI in Apartment Leasing with Matt Service, COO of Apartment List 37:03

4M ago37:03

37:03

Today's guest is Matt Service, COO of Apartment List. In this episode, Matt discusses the unique user experience and value proposition of Apartment List's matchmaking rental marketplace and announces the company's latest innovation: Lea Pro. As they describe it, Lea Pro is "a groundbreaking AI-powered leasing assistant designed to work hand-in-hand…

1
VC Investment into Defensible Proptech Companies with Gavin Myers, Partner at Prudence VC 44:59

4M ago44:59

44:59

This week's featured guest is Gavin Myers, Managing Partner at Prudence, an early-stage venture capital firm focused on investing in technology companies in the real estate sector. We dig into Gavin's background and transition to proptech, as well as Prudence's investment strategy of backing differentiated and defensible companies. Gavin shares the…

1
Mid-Term Workforce Housing with Yeves Perez, Co-founder and CEO of Workbnb 46:13

4M ago46:13

46:13

Yves Perez, CEO of WorkBnB, discusses the significance of workforce housing and the challenges faced by workers in the construction industry. He highlights the importance of mental health and the need for comfortable accommodations for workers who have to travel for their jobs. Perez explains the practical differences of workforce housing compared …

1
Modern Mobile Access for Multifamily with Brandon Peterson, CEO at Geokey 35:05

5M ago35:05

35:05

Brandon Peterson, the founder and CEO of GeoKey, discusses the benefits of mobile access control and property management solutions. He shares his background as a serial entrepreneur and the inspiration behind starting GeoKey. Brandon explains the importance of partnerships and integrations in the proptech industry and how GeoKey is leveraging AI to…

1
Real Estate Data as a Media Company with Clayton Collins, Founder and CEO of HW Media 36:49

5M ago36:49

36:49

In this episode we have Clayton Collins, the Founder and CEO of HW Media. Clayton discusses the growth and vision of HW Media, the challenges of building a media powerhouse, predictions for the real estate market in 2024, and their upcoming annual event, The Gathering. Clayton shares insights on interest rates, inventory, and consumer psychology in…

1
Advances in Tenant Screening Processes with Tim Ray, Founder and CEO at VeriFast 38:41

5M ago38:41

38:41

Tim Ray, CEO of VeriFast, discusses the importance of identity verification in the real estate industry and the challenges of tenant fraud. He explains how VeriFast's single-source verification platform helps verify individuals' identities and financial details, providing a more secure and flexible screening process for renters—especially for those…

1
The Future of Inner City Transportation with Catrine Machi, Co-founder of Swyft Cities 33:50

6M ago33:50

33:50

Catrine Machi, co-founder of Swyft Cities, discusses the company's vision to transform urban real estate by improving mobility. Swyft Cities is developing an aerial transportation system that uses pods traveling along a cableway. The system offers a network of stations that provide efficient and direct routes for users. Machi emphasizes the importa…

1
Decarbonization in Commercial Real Estate with Owen Glubiak, VP of Client Strategy at Cortex Sustainability Intelligence 45:40

6M ago45:40

45:40

Owen Glubiak, VP of Client Strategy for Cortex Sustainability Intelligence, discusses decarbonization in commercial real estate. They discuss the challenges and pressures faced by the industry, the role of AI in optimizing building performance, and the importance of tenant comfort. They also touch on the future of Cortex and the trends in decarboni…

1
Breaking Down Walls to Build More ADUs in Canada with Sarah Cipkar, Founder and CEO of Resimate 35:47

6M ago35:47

35:47

Sarah Cipkar, shares her experience building her own backyard ADU and how that started her journey to founding Resimate. Resimate is an online tool that allows homeowners to determine if their backyard is suitable for a detached ADU based on zoning bylaws. Sarah also discusses the different construction methods for ADUs, the challenges in the prefa…

1
Residential Sale Leasebacks for Homeowners with Jarred Kessler, CEO of EasyKnock 39:00

6M ago39:00

39:00

In this episode of Tech Nest, Jarred Kessler, CEO of EasyKnock, discusses innovative solutions in the residential real estate sector. He shares insights into Easy Knock's unique approach to helping homeowners access their equity without traditional loans. The conversation highlights the 'Sell and Stay' program, where homeowners can sell their prope…

1
Modern Revenue Management and AI Tech for Multifamily with Donald Davidoff, CEO & Co-Founder at REBA 40:35

7M ago40:35

40:35

Donald Davidoff, the CEO and Co-founder of REBA, discusses the limitations of using spreadsheets in the multifamily industry and the need for new tools. He highlights the challenges of trusting data and the frustration around collating and analyzing data in Excel. Donald introduces REBA Rent, a new product that aims to simplify the rental process a…

1
Boosting Short-Term Rental Revenue Through Upsells with Annie Sloan, CEO at TheHost Co 42:26

7M ago42:26

42:26

In this conversation, Annie Sloan, Co-founder and CEO of TheHost Co discusses the importance of creating unique experiences in the vacation rental industry and the opportunity to increase revenue through targeted upsells. Upsells can be as simple as late checkouts or early check ins, but Annie goes further providing proof guests want one-off experi…

1
Is AI Poised to Change Real Estate Investing, with Marc Rutzen, CEO of HelloData.ai 54:16

7M ago54:16

54:16

In this episode, Marc Rutzen, CEO of HelloData.ai, talks about revolutionizing real estate investing with AI. We discuss leveraging AI for real-time market analysis and optimizing pricing strategies in multifamily properties, particularly for units under 100. Marc highlights using AI for revenue management, asset optimization, and overcoming indust…

1
Investing in Real Estate Debt with Brian Dally, Co-founder and CEO of Groundfloor 44:05

8M ago44:05

44:05

Brian Dally is no stranger to the proptech ecosystem. Brian Co-founded Groundfloor just over 10 years ago, and is still driving the company at an aggressive growth rate. Groundfloor has achieved Inc 5000 recognition four times as being one of the fastest growing private companies in the US. In this interview with Brian, we cover the specifics of th…

1
Proptech Reflections and Projections with Zach Aarons, Co-founder and Partner at MetaProp 45:32

8M ago45:32

45:32

Zach is a proptech veteran and OG. As one of the Co-founders of the most prolific early-stage proptech investment firm, MetaProp, and as an individual investor, he's seen some things go down. In this episode, we discuss what's changed over the course of Zach's career within proptech, and discuss where things are headed next. There's more to this th…

1
Leading Real Estate Data Innovation with John Rogers, Chief Innovation Officer at CoreLogic 49:46

8M ago49:46

49:46

There's no shortage of topics and angles to cover when talking with the Chief Innovation Officer of CoreLogic, John Rogers. John is a seasoned veteran, leading tech and innovation throughout his career. He's been with CoreLogic for just over ten years, building the teams and shaping the direction of how we'll look at real estate data for years to c…

1
Modernizing Planned Communities and Resident Experience with John Cecilian Jr, CEO of Cecilian Partners 39:08

8M ago39:08

39:08

Subscribe to Tech Nest: the Proptech Newsletter for weekly updates: https://www.technest.io/tech-nest-the-proptech-newsletter -- This interview is a delight to listen to if you're passionate about the customer experience. John Cecilian Jr, Co-founder and CEO of Cecilian Partners joins the podcast to discuss some the of ways the customer experience …

1
Unlocking New Infill Opportunities, One Lot at a Time with Ben Bear, CEO and Co-founder of BuildCasa 46:25

8M ago46:25

46:25

Subscribe to Tech Nest: the Proptech Newsletter for weekly updates: https://www.technest.io/tech-nest-the-proptech-newsletter -- Solving housing affordability challenges is going to take many approaches. Ben Bear joins us to discuss the strategy his company, BuildCasa, is executing in several California markets. BuildCasa addresses housing affordab…

1
Vacation Rental Operations and Management with Jeremey Gall, CEO of Breezeway 42:41

9M ago42:41

42:41

Subscribe to Tech Nest: the Proptech Newsletter for weekly updates: https://www.technest.io/tech-nest-the-proptech-newsletter -- In this episode of Tech Nest, Jeremy Gall, Co-founder and CEO of Breezeway, joins us to discuss short-term rentals. Jeremy kicks us off with detailing what owners need to know in order to operate a successful vacation ren…

1
Simplifying Property Inspections Using Modern Technology with Josh Jensen, Co-founder and CEO of Inspectify 6:12

9M ago6:12

6:12

Subscribe to Tech Nest: the Proptech Newsletter for weekly updates: https://www.technest.io/tech-nest-the-proptech-newsletter -- About Josh Josh Jensen is the CEO and co-founder of Inspectify, a venture-backed technology platform in the property inspection space. Inspectify streamlines the property inspection experience across the entire property l…

1
Digital Floorplan Technolgy with Jeff Allen, President at CubiCasa 5:42

9M ago5:42

5:42

Subscribe to Tech Nest: the Proptech Newsletter for weekly updates: https://www.technest.io/tech-nest-the-proptech-newsletter -- About Jeff As President of CubiCasa, Jeff leads the company’s overall strategy to digitize property data collection and unlock actionable data insights for homeowners and mortgage professionals alike. Prior to leading Cub…

1
Proptech for Property Managers with Ben Steward, Co-founder of Revyse 5:03

9M ago5:03

5:03

Subscribe to Tech Nest: the Proptech Newsletter for weekly updates: https://www.technest.io/tech-nest-the-proptech-newsletter -- About Ben With a career spanning nearly two decades as an entrepreneur and business leader, Ben Steward has a proven track-record for driving growth in companies. As the CRO at Funnel, Ben is responsible for building succ…

1
Tech-Enabled ADU Production and Distribution with Sean Roberts, CEO of Villa 49:36

9M ago49:36

49:36

Subscribe to Tech Nest: the Proptech Newsletter for weekly updates: https://www.technest.io/tech-nest-the-proptech-newsletter -- Sean Roberts, the CEO of Villa, joins Tech Nest today to discuss what he's leading at Villa. He joined the company earlier in the year, and is helping expand Villa's ADU empire across the state of California. As the large…

1
Exciting Times for Vacation Rentals with Nate Smoyer, Host of Tech Nest Podcast 33:17

9M ago33:17

33:17

Subscribe to Tech Nest: the Proptech Newsletter for weekly updates: https://www.technest.io/tech-nest-the-proptech-newsletter -- Links discussed in today's episode: NYC's adds restrictions to short-term rentals: https://www.washingtonpost.com/travel/2023/09/01/nyc-airbnb-rules-local-law-18/) The law itself: https://www.nyc.gov/assets/specialenforce…

1
Real Estate Agents Taking on Rental Transactions with Noaam Blum, CEO at Rent Base 4:59

9M ago4:59

4:59

Subscribe to Tech Nest: the Proptech Newsletter for weekly updates: https://www.technest.io/tech-nest-the-proptech-newsletter -- Prior to RentBase, Noaam was a real estate agent for over 10 years in the Boston area. Throughout his career as an agent, Noaam closed over 1000 rentals and converted $30M in sales from those rentals. RentBase is the firs…

1
Construction Tech Transformation and Trends with Ardalan Khosrowpour, CEO at OnSiteIQ 7:18

9M ago7:18

7:18

Subscribe to Tech Nest: the Proptech Newsletter for weekly updates: https://www.technest.io/tech-nest-the-proptech-newsletter -- Dr. Ardalan Khosrowpour is a Co-Founder and serves as Chief Executive Officer & Board Member at OnSiteIQ. He received his Ph.D. in Civil Engineering from Virginia Tech and MS from the University of Illinois at Urbana Cham…

1
Second Homes & Vacation Rentals Converge with Paul Kromidas, Founder and CEO of Summer 49:00

9M ago49:00

49:00

Subscribe to Tech Nest: the Proptech Newsletter for weekly updates: https://www.technest.io/tech-nest-the-proptech-newsletter -- Owning a summer home is a dream for many Americans. The annual costs of keeping a summer home, however, remains a significant hurdle for most. You could try to make your second home a vacation rental to subsidize the cost…

1
Co-buying Residential Real Estate with Joe Hoppis, CEO at Pairadime 39:04

10M ago39:04

39:04

Subscribe to Tech Nest: the Proptech Newsletter for weekly updates: https://www.technest.io/tech-nest-the-proptech-newsletter -- Joe Hoppis is the Co-founder and CEO of a startup called Pairadime. Pairadime is working to make co-buying residential real estate much simpler and a better experience. In this interview, Joe breaks down how many co-buyin…

1
Tech Transformation in Appraisals and Other Proptech Trends with Kenon Chen, EVP at Clear Capital 8:26

10M ago8:26

8:26

Subscribe to Tech Nest: the Proptech Newsletter for weekly updates: https://www.technest.io/tech-nest-the-proptech-newsletter -- Kenon Chen, EVP at Clear Capital joins Tech Nest for a quick discussion while at Blueprint. Kenon shares some of his thoughts on interesting and exciting tech transformation that's happening throughout real estate, includ…

Podcasts Worth a Listen

Nate Smoyer Podcasts

Podcasts Worth a Listen

Quick Reference Guide