Welcome to the world of multifamily, where residential meets commercial. In the “Solving for Multifamily Podcast”, join host Robert Gaulden as he brings expert insights from companies and thought leaders who are paving the way in solving the top challenges faced by the multifamily industry today.
From maximizing your net operating income and improving renter acquisition to emerging multifamily living trends and the latest Proptech solutions, this podcast covers it all for multifamily owners, developers and managers
Tune in to learn real-world strategies that will help you stay ahead of the curve.
Transforming Multifamily Living with Smart Access and Automation
Barclay Friesen of RemoteLock explains how smart access, mobile credentials, thermostats, and leak sensors streamline operations, boost security, and enable short-term rental workflows.
Modernizing Perimeter and Gate Access for Multifamily
In this episode of Solving for Multifamily, host Robert Gaulden speaks with Joe Summers of Gatewise about modernizing perimeter and gate access with a mobile-first approach.
Designing Multifamily Spaces with Style and Security in Mind
Discover how to balance style and security in multifamily spaces. Aida Watson shares design insights, trends, and practical tips for selecting door hardware that elevates both form and function.
Building Safer Communities: Code Compliance in Multifamily
Lori Greene explores multifamily building codes, fire door compliance, access control systems, offering valuable insights on safety and hardware standards for property managers and developers.
Unlocking the Future: The Rise of Mobile Access in Higher Ed
Jeff Koziol, higher education sales leader at Allegion, shares his insights into the evolution of campus security and how mobile credentials and wallet integration are changing student housing.
Apartmentalize 2025 Trends + Live Podcast Palooza Segment
Apartmentalize is the multifamily industry’s premier event. Robert Gaulden and Jasmin Snyder recap the 2025 show, sharing trends and takeaways.
The PropTech IQ Report: Making Every Dollar Count
PropTech IQ is leading the way to help owner operators make data-driven decisions that maximize ROI. Join Taylor Wiederkehr as he discusses this new platform.
Connected Living: How Tech and Strategy Are Shaping Multifamily
Join guest and former host Paul Marks, current host of “Multifamily Matters” as he explores key trends shaping the multifamily industry, including access control technology and AI-driven centralization.
Phone, wallet... face? Access more with less
The push for centralization and automation has grown as multifamily properties seek modernization with Proptech. Join Lee Miller of Brivo and listen to his take on this hot topic.
Proptech Pioneers: Unlocking Smart Apartments with Homebase Quext
Homebase Quext formed after Blake's experience with a public-private partnership to deploy a large-scale public Wi-Fi and smart city project in Kansas City, where he saw the need for smart devices in apartment buildings.
The Power of Opinion: What 400,000 Reviews Reveal About Multifamily Living
Katie Ritter and Jake Hughes of Widewail bring us the "Voice of the Resident" report analyzing over 400,000 resident reviews to identify the key drivers of positive and negative experiences.
Efficiency Meets Innovation: Quext's Impact on Multifamily Proptech
Tray Johnson is the Chief Technology Officer of Quext, a technology solutions company tailored specifically for the multifamily industry. Quext aims to deliver cost-effective, simple-to-deploy Proptech solutions.
Smart Access, Smart Living: The Rise of Mobile Credentials in Multifamily Properties
Olivia Renaud, Group Product Manager for Credentials at Allegion, shares her insights into the advancements and benefits of mobile access solutions, highlighting the importance of security, convenience and operational efficiency.
Fire Door Assemblies 101: Prevention and Education with Lori Greene
In recognition of Fire Prevention Month, Lori Greene joined Paul Marks on the Solving For Multifamily Podcast to discuss multifamily fire safety—primarily the fire door assembly.
Mastering the Proptech Advantage: Insights from Livly Connect
This episode of Solving For Multifamily features Will Coffin, Vice President of Livly Connect, the all-in-one app for apartment management, smart access, and resident experiences.
Decoded: Allegion’s 2023 Multifamily Living Trends Report
On this episode of Solving For Multifamily, Joe Spenchian, primary market research analyst at Allegion, shares his analysis on the 2023 Multifamily Living Trends report.
Proptech (R)Evolution: Retrofitting Multifamily Buildings for the Modern Age
Cutting-edge access control and Proptech are transforming multifamily properties every day. Join Jason Newland as he reveals the secrets to enhanced security, smart retrofitting and boosting property value.
Guess Who’s Back? Meet Our New Host, Paul Marks!
Join host Paul Marks, our new host of the Solving for Multifamily Podcast, as he shines a spotlight on the companies and thought leaders who are paving the way in solving the top challenges faced by the multifamily industry today.
Evolution of Smart Apartments with PointCentral
In this episode of the Solving for Multifamily podcast, Mike Branam from PointCentral shares his insights on these questions and how automation technology is helping solve the issues we are seeing in multifamily.
Creating a technology roadmap with ResTech
On this episode of Solving for Multifamily, Shaun Souers of ResTech discusses how they help their clients navigate these various questions, providing insight on creating and tailoring a technology roadmap to ultimately lead to measurable success.
Connecting devices and software applications made easy
Kent Dickson, General Manager of Yonomi, joins this episode of the podcast to talk about how their platform makes connecting various devices to software applications fast and easy. This ultimately leads to more flexibility and freedom for your property.
Sharing knowledge with the host of Multifamily Matters
During this episode of Solving for Multifamily, Paul joins Robert Gaulden to talk about some of the most impactful topics covered on his show and how he has used his platform to help share ideas, operations, and technologies, especially during the pandemic.
Introducing smarter virtual touring for your property with Peek
During this episode, Austin Lo from Peek shares that residents who virtually tour apartments are three times more likely to become renters and explains how using predictive data for virtual tour interactions can help property managers use their staff more efficiently.
Data to drive smarter operating decisions with Revolution RE
Elizabeth Braman from Revolution RE, formally Joyhub Inc., joins Robert Gaulden to explain how her company is closing the gaps in apartment data. Listen to the Data to drive smarter operating decisions with Revolution RE today.
The One App Experience featuring Will Coffin from Livly
Will Coffin from Livly joined Robert Gaulden on the Solving for Multifamily podcast to discuss how a fully integrated app can improve NOI through streamlined operations, connected apartment communities, keyless entry and more. Get the full story in this episode titled The One App Experience.
Benefits of managed services and remote video guarding
In this episode of Solving for Multifamily, Robert and Todd Burner from Kastle discuss ways apartment properties can use staff more efficiently—while enhancing security. Kastle, a managed services provider (MSP), debunks the idea that access control must be a “run-it-yourself" model.
Technology to improve maintenance knowledge and efficiency.
The CEO and co-founder of Griot, Sean Miller, joined the Solving for Multifamily podcast to talk about a solution that can make multifamily maintenance requests more efficient. Miller has witnessed field technicians that serve the multifamily market become overworked and overwhelmed. So much is changing as devices.
Solving for Community WiFi and the benefits of Smart Apartments
Blake Miller, founder of Homebase, joined Robert Gaulden on the Solving for Multifamily podcast to discuss how a hubless approach to smart apartments can improve net operating income (NOI), apartment Wi-Fi and the company’s views on the future of multifamily living.
Introducing Allegion Solving for Multifamily
Join host Robert Gaulden as talks with innovators and experts who are reshaping the multifamily industry’s top challenges.
Hello! And welcome to the Solving for Multifamily podcast, your go-to source for the latest trends and solutions impacting today’s multifamily industry. Whether you're a property owner, manager, or developer, this podcast is designed to help you and your teams enhance resident experience, navigate complex industry challenges, improve operational efficiency, and boost NOI.
I’m your host, Robert Gaulden. With over 20 years of experience in the security industry, I am Allegion’s go-to-market director of multifamily access, leading strategy, partnerships, and Proptech development. But this isn’t all about me – we’ll chat with experts from leading companies and industry thought leaders to learn practical strategies and have honest discussions on what’s working and what isn’t.
Join me and my expert guests for actionable insights to help you grow your multifamily business with confidence. So tune in and get ready to be inspired and empowered. This is the Solving for Multifamily podcast.
Multifamily Matters Podcast: Resident experience apps
Allegion and Livly discuss how resident experience apps are being adopted today and the value they offer multifamily operators.
Multifamily Matters Podcast: Multifamily living in 2022
Allegion and Homebase are guests on the popular podcast to discuss how smart home technology and its adoption can change the future of multifamily.
Multifamily Matters Podcast: Interoperability in multifamily technology
A discussion on the importance of interoperability for multifamily access control integration.
Multifamily Matters Podcast: Access Control in The COVID-19 Era For Multifamily
How access control in the multifamily industry is affected by CDC Guidelines, Touchless Solutions and beyond.
Multifamily Matters Podcast: Home Safe Home Millennial Study
Allegion's Robert Gaulden talks about how millennial preferences are redefining multifamily living.
Multifamily Matters Podcast: Multifamily trends for 2020
A conversation with Robert Gaulden, discussing keyless access technology trends 2020 and beyond.
Future of Living Podcast: The Future of Access Control
Robert Gaulden discusses the current state of access control in multifamily properties and more.
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