#106 The Power of People: Recruiting Motivated Employees and Fostering Winning Teams with Property Management President Robbie Mejia


On today's podcast, we have Robbie Mejia, President of Clear Property Management. We'll hear about her role, specifically regarding the people. Listen in as we discuss recruitment & hiring, culture, team motivation, accountability, delegation, and more.

We dive into recruiting challenges and the importance of finding capable and motivated candidates. Robbie graciously shares their hiring process, which includes conducting a core values interview and utilizing employee referrals. We also discuss the importance of setting realistic goals and openly communicating with team members. Robbie emphasizes the value of celebrating wins and providing recovery time for employees. We also touch on the challenges of delegating tasks and building trust within a team. Finally, we explore the importance of building a strong culture in the workplace.

 

Robbie Mejia | President of Clear Property Management

As President of CLEAR Property Management, Robbie truly loves what she does! She’s results-driven, motivated, and an enthusiastic President of Property Management with over 22 years of experience in all facets of the Multifamily Real Estate industry. This involves being:

  • Skilled in hiring and building efficient and productive teams.

  • Experienced in market analysis and market position.

  • Proficient in budgets, forecasts, and expense control.

Robbie strives to obtain an amazing work environment while maximizing their bottom line profits.


We focus on three main areas: 1) You have to maximize your revenue for your owners and investors. 2) Create better homes for better lives for our residents. And 3) Foster a work environment where people excel and really are their true selves.
— Robbie Mejia

Tune in to hear Robbie share:

[00:02:10] The Role: President of Property Management

[00:04:32] The Power of Culture: It's An Action, Not Just a Buzzword

[00:08:24] Finding the Right People: Tips & Strategies

[00:12:05] Motivating Employees: Small Wins and Recovery Time

[00:17:55] Accountability: Realistic Expectations and Honest Communication in Leadership

[00:25:30] Recognizing Success: Celebrating Achievements in the Workplace

[00:29:44] Delegating Responsibilities: Striking a Balance for Success

[00:34:36] Finding Your Reset: Tips for Recharging in a High-Stress Field

It runs much deeper than a pizza party. Finding what works for that particular individual is key because we can’t say, ‘one size fits all for motivation.’ For some, their extra motivation is leaving two hours early today after they’ve had a really long week.
— Robbie Mejia
What do we look for in a new employee? Are they capable? That’s kind of the baseline. And then the second piece that we look for is the motivation. Do they have the motivation to come in to continue to grow and work with others?
— Robbie Mejia

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