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Southern States Conference – Hosted by Atlanta Chapter and Florida State Chapter of NARPM

August 27-29,2024 | Sandestin, FL

Welcome to SSC 2024!

Stay tuned for updates to the schedule of events as we get closer!

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Tuesday , August 27th, 2024
8:00 - 12:00 Registration Open
9:00 - 10:30 Welcome to SSC 2024! 

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Fruitful Conversations & Opening Announcements with Jonathan Cook
Opening Session: Don't Bet The Farm - Principles for Business & Life from a CFO

Speaker: Phil Mazur 

Location : Juniper Ballroom - Hotel Effie

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9:00 - 12:00 Trade Show Setup
10:45 - 11:45 Breakout 1: Tech Stack 2.0

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Speaker: Todd Ortscheid

Location: Magnolia D - Baytowne Conference
10:45 - 11:45 Breakout 2: Strategic Financial Management: Expert Advice

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Speaker: Joseph Pavone and Marco Montes, moderated by Matthew Tringali

Location: Magnolia F - Baytowne Conference
12:00 - 1:00 Lunch & Fruitful Conversations with Jonathan Cook
Main Session: Maintenance Data and Investor Retention in the Modern Economy

Speaker: Ray Hespen

Location : Juniper Ballroom - Hotel Effie


1:00 - 3:00 Registration Open
1:00 Trade Show Open
1:30 - 2:30 Breakout 3: Cashing in on Past Tenants Unpaid Balances with Post Move-Out Collections



Speaker: Robert Locke & Monica Gilroy

Location: Magnolia D - Baytowne Conference
1:30 - 2:30 Breakout 4: Squeezing The Best Reviews: Our Juicy Stretegy Revealed

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Speaker: Lindsey Gilmer

Location: Magnolia F - Baytowne Conference
2:45-3:00 Main Session - The Real Estate Crystal Ball : Peeling Back The Future of Our Industry

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Speaker: Justin Anderson

Location: Juniper Ballroom - Hotel Effie

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4:00 - 5:30 Trade Show Cocktail Reception 

Get Ready for a Berry Exciting Networking Event! Join us for an open bar featuring beer and wine

Location: Magonlia - Trade Show - Baytowne Conference


7-11pm  The Perfet Match Par-Tee : GA + FL

Join us for the conference's premier social event! Swing into our golf-themed 'Par Tee' featuring dinner, drinks, games, prizes, and more! Don't miss this unforgettable event—it's sure to be a hole-in-one night!

Hosted By: Southern States Conference, OnSight Pros,  Integrity Restoration, Arrow Exterminators, Zinspector, Citizen Home Solutions and BetterWho

Location: Azalea Ballroom - Upstairs- Baytowne Conference 


Wednesday, August 28th, 2024
8:30 - 10:30  Registration Open 
6:30 - 8:30 Breakfast Buffet For Attendees & Affiliates

Join us at The Ruby Slipper for a Breakfast Buffet included in conference ticket! Located at Baytowne Wharf (.25 miles from conference, walking distance)

Location: The Ruby Slipper @ Baytowne Wharf
9:00-10:30 Main Session - Only Work With Clients You Love: The Tree Levers To Make This A Reality

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Speakers: Jeremy Pound & Jen Merritt

Location: Juniper Ballroom - Hotel Effie

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10:15 Trade Show Opens
11:15- 12:15 Breakout 5: Property Management Law: Expert Advice from Industry Leaders

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Speaker: Gilroy, Heist, and Loebsack

Location: Magnolia D - Baytowne Conference
11:15- 12:15 Breakout 6: Cultivating Grouth In Your Property Management Company by Developing Scalable People and Building Scalable Processes

Join Brad Johnson, ProfitCoach CEO and former CEO of a 1,300 unit property management company in North Carolina for an enlightening session where he will share insights into optimizing your team's potential and streamlining operations for sustained growth. Learn how to cultivate a scalable workforce that adapts to challenges and drives efficiency, while mastering the art of implementing scalable processes that ensure consistent, superior service delivery to create a more profitable future for your property management business.

Speaker: Brad Johnson

Location: Magnolia F - Baytowne Conference
12:30-1:45 Lunch & Fruitful Conversations with Jonathan Cook
Main Session - Using AI (Artificial Inteligence) Beneficially in Property Management

Speaker: Jay Berbue

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Location: Juniper Ballroom - Hotel Effie
1:00 - 3:00 Registration Open
1:45-2:45 Breakout 7: Finding the Perfect Portfolio Fit: Portfolio, Pod, or Departmental Property Management

Learn about the various property management structures and their impact on your business. This session will provide a detailed comparison of portfolio-based, pod-based, and departmental-based models, highlighting the pros and cons of each. Gain practical advice on selecting and implementing the most suitable structure for your management team.

Speaker: Andrea Proeber

Location: Magnolia D - Baytowne Conference
1:45-2:45 Breakout 8:  Closing More Doors: Advanced Sales Strategies for Property Managers

In this session, Spencer will provide practical tips, real-world examples, and interactive discussions to help you (or your BDM) achieve your growth goals. He will show you the messaging strategies Evernest has used to add over 7,000 clients in the past three years. He will also cover the KPIs they monitor to judge if your BDM is successful. Learn exactly what to look for when hiring and how to coach your BDM to success in your market. Take this chance to boost your leads and close more deals!

Speaker: Spencer Sutton

Location: Magnolia F - Baytowne Conference
2:45-3:15 Join Us for a Snack Break in the Trade Show! 

Location: Magonlia - Trade Show - Baytowne Conference
3:30-4:30 Mastermind Sessions: An Intimiate group of like-sized companies to break down questions and discuss industry tops

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Under 500 Doors - Meeting in Magonlia D  - Baytowne Conference

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Over 500 Doors - Meeting in Magnolia F - Baytowne Conference

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5:00 Trade Show Closes
8-11pm We Are Grapeful For You! - Social Night

-Join us For a Late-Night Cocktail Hour with Low-Key Vibes,Dessert Grazing Table, Acoustic Music and Entertainment

Location: Lobby of Baytowne Conference Center
Thursday, August 29th, 2024
8:30 - 10:30  Registration Open
9:00 - 10:00 Breakout 9: How to Take a Vacation: 5 secrets every PM needs to follow to take a day off

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Speaker: Eric Beckman

Location: Magnolia D - Baytowne Conference
9:00 - 10:00 Breakout 10: Coaching Culture: Empowering Every Level

Transform your organization with a powerful coaching culture. In this talk, you'll learn how to become an effective coach and how every staff member can initiate a coaching mindset. Discover strategies to empower all company levels, driving growth and creating a thriving, high-performance work environment. Elevate your team and your business—don't miss out!

Speaker: Michelle Ortega

Location: Magnolia F - Baytowne Conference
9:30 Trade Show Opens
10:15-11:30 BRUNCH  - Fruitful Conversastions with Jonathan Cook

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10:45-11:30 Main Session: Unlocking Your Competitive Advantage

Discover how to leverage your competitive advantage, streamline operations, and enhance investor relations using cutting-edge tools and proven methods. Learn from real-world examples and gain actionable data to drive your business forward. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to transform your approach and achieve unprecedented growth and profitability. Sign up now to secure your spot!

Speaker: Jenni Utz

Location: Junper Ballroom - Hotel Effie
11:45-12:45 Breakout 11: Stop Nickel and Diming your Customers and Clients

In this day and age, all the hype is how to nickel and dime a few more bucks out of your clients. I’m going to provide counter arguments to this widely accepted practice and help you create value and predictable income that will help you hire the right folks while providing a level of service your clients are happy to pay for!

Speaker: Daniel Muldoon

Location: Magnolia D - Baytowne Conference
11:45-12:45 Breakout 12: Process Best Practice: Expert Advice

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Speaker: Ben Serven, Kristen Lopez, Rave Saine

Location: Magnolia F - Baytowne Conference
1:30 Trade Show Closes
1:45-3:00 Trade Show Breakdown
5pm-8pm The Baytown Wharf Wander: Bar Crawl

Check your registratin bag to find your self-instructed Bar Crawl! Meet at Fat Tuesdays at 5pm to Join us!