It would just seem to me, in the place we are in today, people need human contact.  People need to connect.  The explosion of social media is only one example of this phenomenon.  With today’s economic climate, in general, what are people’s opinion of banks?  Overwhelming, I will go out on a limb and say, it is not warm and fuzzy.  Is whatever my bank thought they were going to achieve worth the cost of  further distancing themselves from their customer?

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The Smart gang is really excited to be a part of this amazing opportunity!

The First Internet TV Network Exclusively for Multifamily Professionals

Multifamilypro announces a revolutionary new way for Multifamily Professionals to receive the information and insight they need to become more effective and successful in all of the major disciplines of our business including: Finance, development, leasing, marketing, management, operations, service, training, technology, and human resources, at every organizational level. The station is based online at http://www.multifamilyprotv.com

MultifamilyproTV is a combination of both sponsor-supported free programming and pay-per-view training opportunities, all of which can be viewed from the convenience of a computer screen or smart phone.  The lineup of Multifamily-specific programming includes shows devoted to industry news, market conditions, trends, technology (including new media), and much more, in formats ranging from fast-paced talk show to in-depth, instructional-style delivery; and show hosts include some of the most experienced and insightful “stars” in the business with the likes of, Toni Blake (www.TotallyToni.com), Jackie Ramstedt (www.JackieRamstedt.com), Charity Hisle (www.sociallyengagedmarketing.com) Dawn Ford (www.smartapartmentsolutions.com), Lori Snider (www.lorisnider.com), Anne Sadovsky (www.annesadovsky.com) , Doug Chasick ,Cathy Macaione ( www.CMADirect.com); Multifamilypro’s own Tami Siewruk and many more are in production.

“This is needed in the industry right now, and has been for the longest time; the technology is finally here to give every single multifamily professional out there access to invaluable training and ongoing education, not to mention constant, late-breaking information and insight about what’s going on in the whole industry. The fact that they can get this kind of information and access to the world of their chosen profession so far beyond the boundaries of their own company or community—at little to no cost—is astounding. We are offering an opportunity for everyone in the industry to learn from and share with people they may never come in contact with otherwise. Making MProTV happen is a highlight in my career that’s going to be tough to surpass,” says Tami Siewruk. “The programming is a huge value to companies and communities that can have an unlimited number of viewers watching at a single site and give their teams the benefit of learning from experts they might not have been able to otherwise afford, without the need for travel or exclusively booking a speaker. The implications are enormous.”

Founded in 1989, Multifamilypro is an industry leader in providing Apartment Professionals with tools, resources, and knowledge to improve productivity and profitability. The company offers a wide range of information, products, and services designed to empower and educate Apartment Professionals through its websites at Multifamilypro.com, ApartmentProfessionals.com, and the acclaimed Annual Multifamily Housing Brainstorming Sessions, Executive Brainstorming Sessions, Brainstorming Tour for Onsite Professionals, and the forthcoming Principal’s Sessions.

MproTV, The Brainstorming Sessions, and Executive Brainstorming Sessions are trademarks of Multifamilypro in the United States and/or other countries.

For more information, press only: Tami L. Siewruk, 727-784-9469, Tami@Multifamilypro.com.

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The Smart gang is really excited to be a part of this amazing opportunity!

The First Internet TV Network Exclusively for Multifamily Professionals

Multifamilypro announces a revolutionary new way for Multifamily Professionals to receive the information and insight they need to become more effective and successful in all of the major disciplines of our business including: Finance, development, leasing, marketing, management, operations, service, training, technology, and human resources, at every organizational level. The station is based online at http://www.multifamilyprotv.com

MultifamilyproTV is a combination of both sponsor-supported free programming and pay-per-view training opportunities, all of which can be viewed from the convenience of a computer screen or smart phone.  The lineup of Multifamily-specific programming includes shows devoted to industry news, market conditions, trends, technology (including new media), and much more, in formats ranging from fast-paced talk show to in-depth, instructional-style delivery; and show hosts include some of the most experienced and insightful “stars” in the business with the likes of, Toni Blake (www.TotallyToni.com), Jackie Ramstedt (www.JackieRamstedt.com), Charity Hisle (www.sociallyengagedmarketing.com) Dawn Ford (www.smartapartmentsolutions.com), Lori Snider (www.lorisnider.com), Anne Sadovsky (www.annesadovsky.com) , Doug Chasick ,Cathy Macaione ( www.CMADirect.com); Multifamilypro’s own Tami Siewruk and many more are in production.

“This is needed in the industry right now, and has been for the longest time; the technology is finally here to give every single multifamily professional out there access to invaluable training and ongoing education, not to mention constant, late-breaking information and insight about what’s going on in the whole industry. The fact that they can get this kind of information and access to the world of their chosen profession so far beyond the boundaries of their own company or community—at little to no cost—is astounding. We are offering an opportunity for everyone in the industry to learn from and share with people they may never come in contact with otherwise. Making MProTV happen is a highlight in my career that’s going to be tough to surpass,” says Tami Siewruk. “The programming is a huge value to companies and communities that can have an unlimited number of viewers watching at a single site and give their teams the benefit of learning from experts they might not have been able to otherwise afford, without the need for travel or exclusively booking a speaker. The implications are enormous.”

Founded in 1989, Multifamilypro is an industry leader in providing Apartment Professionals with tools, resources, and knowledge to improve productivity and profitability. The company offers a wide range of information, products, and services designed to empower and educate Apartment Professionals through its websites at Multifamilypro.com, ApartmentProfessionals.com, and the acclaimed Annual Multifamily Housing Brainstorming Sessions, Executive Brainstorming Sessions, Brainstorming Tour for Onsite Professionals, and the forthcoming Principal’s Sessions.

MproTV, The Brainstorming Sessions, and Executive Brainstorming Sessions are trademarks of Multifamilypro in the United States and/or other countries.

For more information, press only: Tami L. Siewruk, 727-784-9469, Tami@Multifamilypro.com.

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Now my irritation, how many of you have called somewhere with a customer service issue only to have the customer service person on the other end of the phone line (probably the other end of the world!) not be able to resolve your issue because they are not empowered to resolve issues; either you need to call another number or you must speak with a supervisor …as if that is not unpleasant enough, the insult to injury comes when they ask you “Is there anything else I can help you with?”  WHAT?  You did not help me with the initial issue so how do you expect me to answer that question.  Really…companies, can we just remove that from the “script” and replace with something that isn’t quite as offensive sounding to the customer?   PLEASE!

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Good, bad or ugly?

Every week, one of our smart bloggers will post photos or items that caused us to pause for the cause.  Our hope is to engage you in conversation about the item, soliciting your opinion as to whether it is good, bad or ugly?

To start us off, I observed this vehicle in our office parking lot this morning.  While I think that a moving billboard can be an effective form of advertising, does this one fall into the OMG category?

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The first couple of things I wanted to blog about have nothing to do with my profession, owning there is more to a Smart Girl than her profession; I wanted to blog about a yummy product I have tried and one I want to try.

First, Megan and I tried the delicious chicken spinach sausages that I bought at Walmart the other day.  Nutritionally, they looked OK with 17 grams of protein, but from a practical side, they were a cinch to prepare, from pan to plate in about 8 minutes, but were so tasty, we decided they would be one of our summer must-have again.   From the first bite, the mozzarella cheese oozes and the blend of spices makes this chicken product a sausage to be reckoned with.  The package of four sausages ran $3.48 at Walmart.  There are a couple of other flavors that Megan is making a beeline back so we can try next week.  We’ll let you know…

Saw this product on TV this week and I am looking for input from my peeps to hear if anyone has tried this…

Very interested in your input, although not the coffee connoisseur as some, I thought this might be necessary have in our little boutique-type office we have here at Smart Apartment Solutions.  My questions are regarding the practicality, like how easy does it clean up, how much ice do I need to keep on hand or is it another small appliance that I feel I can’t live without only to find two weeks later it sits on the pantry shelf not to see the light of day again.  Help me; is this a must-have or a pass?

Now, back to the apartment business, over the last 30 years, a business I have grown up in.  Today, outreach marketing is on my mind.  Do you do it, has been successful, what are your expectations?  Like all marketing initiatives, one of the questions with outreach marketing is what are realistic expectations?  To get closer to a reasonable answer to that question, participants in the process must understand that outreach is about establishing long-term relationships and the formula for success involves creating a synergistic partnership with your community and the neighboring business.  Simply stated, it the efforts must be a win-win situation for all parties.  We all know what happens with the fliers left at the nail boutique, so why do I see this type of effort over and over while I hear time and time again that outreach doesn’t work.  As an industry, where are we missing the mark?  We require our staff to spend x amount of hours every week, we require them to report it, how many of us has looked at the effectiveness of it.

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