Whether you're an industry professional or a tech enthusiast, this podcast series offers a rare glimpse into the minds of two thought leaders shaping the future of multifamily housing.
Join Kerry W. Kirby and Jimmy Lancaster, the masterminds behind the Multifamily Tech Gurus Podcast Series, as they take an unfiltered look at what multifamily conferences have quietly become—and what they were supposed to deliver. In an industry that spends millions each year on travel, passes, booths, and sponsorships, a hard question has emerged: are we investing in knowledge, or just underwriting nightlife?
In this episode, Kerry and Jimmy challenge the growing culture of empty breakout rooms, half-attended day-two sessions, and conference agendas that seem to orbit cocktail hours more than classrooms. They dig into why so many teams show up for the parties but disappear when it’s time to learn—and what that says about leadership expectations, accountability, and how conference success is being measured. When photos flood social feeds but actionable insights never make it back to the office, something is broken.
Kerry and Jimmy’s Words of Wisdom: “Every conference trip is an investment in organizational intelligence. The return isn’t the badge, the party, or the photos—it’s the knowledge your team brings home and how that knowledge strengthens the company. Attendees should come back with clear takeaways, competitive insights, and ideas that translate into better decisions. If conferences don’t make your business smarter, they don’t deserve your budget.”
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Kerry W. Kirby is a renowned entrepreneur, technology innovator, and philanthropist. He is the founder and CEO of 365 Connect, a global leader in providing the most advanced automated marketing, leasing, and resident engagement platform for multifamily housing communities. Executing on a progressive vision of creating leading-edge products and services, Kerry has won more technology awards than any other company in his home state, as well as the industry he serves.
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Jimmy Lancaster is one of the most well-known engineers on the Silicon Bayou, specializing in custom software development. He specializes in building high-performance teams that deliver results and exceed expectations. He is the Chief Product Officer of 365 Connect, a global leader in providing the most advanced automated marketing, leasing, and resident engagement platform for multifamily housing communities.
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