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How do you recognize a great family office? Brian C. Adams, Partner at the retained executive search firm Mack International LLC, knows the signs: ✔ A strong sense of purpose ✔ Low turnover In a new episode of the Easemakers Podcast, we talk with Brian about the commonalities between successful family offices, and get his tips for anyone looking for a long-term role in a strong family organization! Tune in wherever you listen to podcasts or listen here: https://lnkd.in/egEwB6UD Thanks to Brian for joining us!

The Estate & Household Compensation Survey is back for 2025, and you're invited to weigh in! This year, Botoff Consulting's groundbreaking research will dig into 38 unique roles within households and estates. Participating in the survey gives you the opportunity to: 📈 Influence private service industry benchmarks 💡 Learn from report data (anyone who participates in the anonymous survey will get complimentary access to the report) ✨ Use report insights to create a fair and competitive compensation strategy so you can hire and retain the best private service professionals Ready to share your thoughts? Take the survey here: https://lnkd.in/e6jdQ4zg

I've been thinking of all of the Easemakers who live and manage properties in the path of Hurricane Helene, and my heart goes out to everyone who's been affected by this terrible storm. With two more months of hurricane season to go, I wanted to share three helpful resources from our friends in the industry: Kimberly V. and her team at the @estate management network shared this post-hurricane property inspection checklist, it's incredibly helpful and comprehensive: https://lnkd.in/eug7i6yp Marella Bolognesi created this tried-and-true hurricane preparedness checklist for estate managers: https://lnkd.in/eB9DZM2W And The Fortress Corporation COO Thomas Burns shared his tips for protecting assets from risk during hurricane season on the Easemakers Podcast here: https://lnkd.in/eqk5A9E8 If you know of any other helpful hurricane resources, please feel free to share them in the comments. 

It’s still hurricane season, it's important to be prepared! If you haven’t already, check out our COO, Thomas Burns, sharing some great tips for protecting your fine art, antiques, and other valuables on the Easemakers Podcast.

Bay Area Estate Manager Melissa Furano Winstead spent 15 years as a private chef before moving into an estate management role. Now, in a new episode of the Easemakers Podcast, she's sharing the story of her career, and how her experience in the kitchen serves her in her role today. Tune in wherever you listen to your favorite shows!

What's trending in luxury travel, and how can you help create a unique experience for your principals? The team from Luxurious Getaways Co says adventure travel, event-based travel, and the ability to work from anywhere are top priorities in 2024. Check out this episode of the Easemakers Podcast with Ryan Rudolph to explore luxury travel trends and get tips for crafting unforgettable experiences for your principals: https://lnkd.in/e8sHB7i9 #luxurytravel #easemakers #privateservice

Even for centi-millionaires, wealth doesn’t guarantee a stress-free lifestyle. 90% of centi-millionaires own second homes and 65% own second homes outside their home country, according to data from New World Wealth featured in Henley & Partners - The Firm of Global Citizens® 2024 Centi-Millionaire Report. And while owning multiple properties offers the promise of flexibility and ease, few people anticipate the compounding level of complexity that comes with each additional luxury property, especially when those properties are spread out across the globe. The families, family offices and private service professionals who are managing this complexity effectively share three commonalities: ✔ A professional approach to estate management ✔ Empowered household staff ✔ Smart systems for managing property information, communicating with staff and vendors, and keeping track of tasks and projects Read Jacco de Bruijn's take on what it takes to manage the world's most complex estates here: https://lnkd.in/eEZ4PduD

The Centi-Millionaire Report 2024 is a fascinating deep dive into wealth management and lifestyle trends, covering everything from the top global destinations for real estate investment to the everyday impact of owning homes around the world. Thank you to Henley & Partners - The Firm of Global Citizens®, Ilka Lane and Judi Galst for including us in this report — don't miss Jacco de Bruijn's featured article, Multiple Homes, More Complexity: Estate Management for Centi-Millionaire Families.

When you’re hiring a private chef, is it more important to look for someone with Michelin star experience, a deep knowledge of specific cuisines, or the right personality for your team? And, how can you set a new chef up for success? In a new episode of the Easemakers Podcast, Sorensen Staffing Principal Marc Sorensen Leandro shares tips for hiring managers, based on his experience as both a private chef and a recruiter. Thanks to Marc for joining us!