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 discuss how the multifamily industry has entered a new competitive landscape where occupancy is no longer driven solely by location, amenities, or pricing. Attention has become one of the most valuable assets a community can possess, which is increasingly driven by visibility.
In this episode, Kerry and Jimmy explore how the traditional occupancy playbook is evolving from a traffic-generation strategy into a visibility strategy. They discuss why relying on a handful of lead sources or ILS platforms is no longer enough, and how organic search and social media, coupled with SEO, AI discovery, and content creation, now work together to influence leasing performance. The conversation examines how continuous visibility creates momentum that compounds over time, allowing communities to generate awareness, engagement, and trust long before a prospect ever reaches out.
Kerry and Jimmy’s Words of Wisdom: “Occupancy is no longer won at the leasing office—it’s won long before a prospect ever reaches out. In today’s attention economy, visibility is the first step in every renter journey. Communities that consistently appear across search, social, maps, and AI-driven discovery platforms build familiarity and trust before the competition even enters the conversation. If renters can’t find you, they can’t lease from you. That’s why visibility is no longer just a marketing function—it’s an occupancy strategy.”
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Kerry W. Kirby is a renowned entrepreneur, technology innovator, and philanthropist. He is the founder and CEO of 365 Connect, the leading innovator in AI-driven marketing, leasing, and resident engagement platforms for multifamily communities across the globe. 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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