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Mastering Property Management Podcast
Jared Sarbit, owner of Picture Perfect Cleaning, talks with property managers and building leaders from Canderel, QuadReal, Colliers, BOMA Canada, and more about running buildings, teams, and vendor relationships.
Latest episode · Mar 17, 2026
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Lisa Gibson of Colliers Project Leaders: From Fine Arts to Capital Projects
Lisa Gibson of Colliers Project Leaders shares how a fine arts degree shaped her leadership, what Lean really means on a job site, and why she never stops volunteering.
Lachlan MacQuarrie: Leading with Purpose in Smart Buildings
Lachlan MacQuarrie of Intelligent Buildings explains how servant leadership changed his career, why technology is a tool and not a saviour, and what property managers need to know about building cybersecurity.
Corbin Staniloff: Armco Capital’s Bet on Downtown Calgary
Corbin Staniloff of Armco Capital explains why the company is buying downtown Calgary office towers while others hold back, and how a sense of urgency and lower operating costs help it compete.
Ainsley Oldershaw: Purpose-Driven Property Management
Ainsley Oldershaw shares how being a little audacious, owning mistakes, and listening to tenants shaped her career, and what she expects from a day porter team in Class A office buildings.
Nael Malaeb: Bridging the Gap in Calgary Security
Nael Malaeb of Guard Tower Security explains how his company combines small-company service with big-company capability, why guards are the face of a building, and what property managers should do before hiring security.
Margaret Gorska: Kindness and Curiosity in Property Management
Margaret Gorska of Epic Investment Services explains why tenants remember kindness more than numbers, why property managers should learn from their building operators, and what she looks for in a janitorial partner.
Khalid Keshavjee: Legacy and Leadership in a Family Business
Khalid Keshavjee of Amhurst Property Management shares what it is like to lead in a family business, how in-person visits keep tenant retention high, and why consistency matters most in a janitorial partner.
Nadia Katz: Building Community Through Competition
Nadia Katz of 24/7 Restoration shares how the Battle of the Management Companies brings Calgary’s condo and residential property managers together, and what property managers should know before an emergency hits.
Phil Sobkow: AI as a Competitive Edge in Property Management
Phil Sobkow of Charter Property Management explains how AI works like an infinite team of assistants, why smaller firms have an edge, how to get started, and what he looks for in a janitorial partner.
Darryl Talbot: Communication and Technology in Property Management
Darryl Talbot of Astoria Asset Management explains why communication is the top reason clients switch management companies, how investing in technology pays off, and what he expects from vendor partners.
Harrison Zivot: Building for Generations at Ronmor
Harrison Zivot of Ronmor Developers explains how patient, multi-generational ownership shapes the company’s strategy, why location matters most for long-term holds, and the leadership lessons he has learned in a family business.
Mikayla Neustaedter: Running Calgary’s Iconic Chinook Centre
Mikayla Neustaedter takes you inside the daily operations of CF Chinook Centre, from its history and sustainability projects to designing for maintenance and what she expects from a janitorial partner.
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What is the Mastering Property Management Podcast?
The Mastering Property Management Podcast is an interview show from Picture Perfect Cleaning. Jared Sarbit talks with property managers and building leaders about operations, tenants, teams, and vendors.
Who has been on the show?
More than 40 leaders from across Canada, including people from Canderel, QuadReal, Colliers, BOMA Canada, Triovest, Hines, and GWL Realty Advisors, plus condo management, technology, and security companies.
How often do new episodes come out?
New episodes post to YouTube first. Subscribe on YouTube or follow the show on Spotify to get each one when it is released.
Where can I listen?
Watch every episode on YouTube or listen on Spotify. Each episode page on this site has the video, key takeaways, chapters, and transcript excerpts.
How do I become a guest?
Send us a note through the contact page with your role, your company, and the topic you would like to talk about. Jared interviews property managers, building owners, and facility leaders.