• Preparing for and preventing medical emergencies with Emergency Black Bag Founder & Medical Director Christopher Sidford
    Aug 19 2025

    Are you taking all the right steps to prevent medical emergencies, and to ensure you're prepared in the worst case scenario?

    In this episode of the Easemakers Podcast, Emergency Black Bag Founder & Medical Director Christopher Sidford shares what every private service professional should know about medical emergencies, from what to have on-hand at every property to how to prepare your principals for a trip overseas.

    Tune in to hear his tips for basic preparedness, how to improve medical safety on remote properties, what to carry when you're traveling, and more.

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    The Easemakers Podcast is presented by Nines, modern household management software and services built for private service professionals and the households the support.

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    36 mins
  • Building a network of trusted tradespeople with Fractional Estate Manager Rachel McGrath
    Aug 5 2025

    A strong network of tradespeople and vendors serves as the key to Rachel McGrath's fractional estate management company, RK Estate Management.

    In this episode of the Easemakers Podcast, Rachel shares her tips for any private service professional looking to source, vet and work with high quality vendors. Tune in to hear her tips for finding new vendors, building strong relationships, and balancing 100+ vendors across multiple properties.

    Subscribe to the Easemakers Podcast to hear from more experts in the private service industry, and join the Easemakers community to talk to other estate managers and PSPs on a regular basis. Enjoying the Easemakers Podcast? Leave us a rating and a review telling us about your favorite episodes and what you want to learn next!

    The Easemakers Podcast is presented by Nines, modern household management software and services built for private service professionals and the households the support.

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    34 mins
  • Helping families navigate health insurance and care with Emry Concierge's Lindsay Loomis
    Jul 22 2025

    Wealth brings complexity to all aspects of life, and health insurance is no exception.

    Emry Concierge's Lindsay Loomis has spent her career in the insurance industry, and in this episode of the Easemakers Podcast, she shares her tips for helping families navigate health insurance and care.

    Tune in to hear considerations for families who spend time across multiple properties, states and countries, what to know about concierge doctors and healthcare advocates, and tips for finding the right insurance plans for your clients.

    Subscribe to the Easemakers Podcast to hear from more experts in the private service industry, and join the Easemakers community to talk to other estate managers and PSPs on a regular basis. Enjoying the Easemakers Podcast? Leave us a rating and a review telling us about your favorite episodes and what you want to learn next!

    The Easemakers Podcast is presented by Nines, modern household management software and services built for private service professionals and the households the support.

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    24 mins
  • Professionalizing childcare operations with Dr. Virginia Schwager
    Jul 8 2025

    Dr. Virginia Schwager combines a psychology background and years of experience in private service to help families improve their childcare operations. In her time working in private households, she's learned that childcare teams shouldn't operate in siloes, but rather, should be integrated seamlessly with estate management teams.

    In this episode of the Easemakers Podcast, Ginny shares her tips for estate managers on overseeing nannies and childcare professionals, her take on how to improve retention, and more.

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    The Easemakers Podcast is presented by Nines, modern household management software and services built for private service professionals and the households the support.

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    36 mins
  • Creating continuity, preserving legacy, and planning for the future with Leafplanner Founder & CEO Josh Kanter
    Jun 24 2025

    In every family office, turnover is inevitable. So how do you plan for the future and ensure information doesn't get lost over time?

    In this episode of the Easemakers Podcast, Josh Kanter shares how his own family's story shaped his approach to helping family offices navigate transitions and preserve their legacies.

    Tune in to hear why his own experience led him to build leafplanner, his take on why it's critical to document the knowledge of everyone involved in the family ecosystem, and his tips for anyone who wants to help an organization preserve their legacy for generations to come.

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    The Easemakers Podcast is presented by Nines, modern household management software and services built for private service professionals and the households the support.

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    37 mins
  • Proactive planning for seamless private jet travel with Apollo Jets Aviation Advisor Michael Palagonia
    Jun 10 2025

    What should you consider when booking private jet travel, and how do you ensure everything goes smoothly?

    In this episode of the Easemakers Podcast, Apollo Jets Aviation Advisor Michael Palagonia shares the common mistakes to avoid around luggage capacity, departure times, catering and more. Tune in to hear why it's critical to know your terms around cancelation, wifi, pets and more, how to plan for holiday, peak season, and major event travel, and which small mistakes can turn into bigger problems when flying privately.

    Subscribe to the Easemakers Podcast to hear from more experts in the private service industry, and join the Easemakers community to talk to other estate managers and PSPs on a regular basis. Enjoying the Easemakers Podcast? Leave us a rating and a review telling us about your favorite episodes and what you want to learn next!

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    41 mins
  • Anticipatory excellence and the new definition of luxury with The Pantheon Group Managing Director Joe Pellegrino
    May 27 2025

    What is the definition of luxury in 2025?

    Joe Pellegrino says we all have our own definition — and it's his team's job to deliver on each client's unique vision.

    In this episode of the Easemakers Podcast, the Managing Director of the Pantheon Group shares his take on what he calls "anticipatory excellence," and how he sees estate management evolving.

    Tune in to hear about the keys to onboarding new clients, how to get ahead of expectations, tips for finding great vendors, and more.

    Subscribe to the Easemakers Podcast to hear from more experts in the private service industry, and join the Easemakers community to talk to other estate managers and PSPs on a regular basis. Enjoying the Easemakers Podcast? Leave us a rating and a review telling us about your favorite episodes and what you want to learn next!

    The Easemakers Podcast is presented by Nines, modern household management software and services built for private service professionals and the households the support.

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    29 mins
  • Keys to a long-term placement in private service with Precise Home Management Founder and President Andrew Lowrey
    May 13 2025

    Andrew Lowrey has a lifelong love of service, and his years working in hospitality and private homes shape his philosophy on domestic staffing.

    In this episode of the Easemakers Podcast, the Precise Home Management Founder and President shares why he believes you should never force a role in private service, as well as his keys to a long-term placement.

    Tune in to hear how his upbringing fuels his journey in private service, his tips for candidates and his advice for finding a long-term fit.

    Subscribe to the Easemakers Podcast to hear from more experts in the private service industry, and join the Easemakers community to talk to other estate managers and PSPs on a regular basis. Enjoying the Easemakers Podcast? Leave us a rating and a review telling us about your favorite episodes and what you want to learn next!

    The Easemakers Podcast is presented by Nines, modern household management software and services built for private service professionals and the households the support.

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    32 mins