Ever handed someone a football and forgot to call the play?In this episode of the Thereby Series, Mike Brewer shares a powerful leadership lesson from his early career — and breaks down one of the most common blockers in the Multifamily business: team members who deliver data without solutions.You’ve seen it.Someone asks for numbers.You get the numbers.You drop them off like a hot potato.And then… silence.No context.No analysis.No suggestion.Thereby, you stall decision-making and frustrate leaders.Mike explains why simply "handing off the ball" isn’t enough. What decision-makers really want is insight. Interpretation. A clear point of view. Whether it's from ops, marketing, HR — whatever seat you’re in, if you’re asked for something, assume the unspoken ask is: “What do I do with this?”And if you’re not offering that, you’re not just missing a chance to shine — you’re slowing down the team.This one’s for anyone looking to level up their critical thinking and grow into the kind of professional who adds value, not just volume.Love real-talk lessons that grow leaders from the inside out?Like the video, subscribe to the channel, and share it with someone who’s ready to stop playing pass-the-data and start calling the plays.And if you're into strong coffee and strong culture, check out M&M Coffee over on the site — highly endorsed, deeply caffeinated.

What’s one of the biggest drags on your Multifamily business?Low initiative.In this episode of the Thereby Series, Mike Brewer explores what happens when team members — or worse, leaders — show up every day without the fire to get things done.This isn’t about having an off day.It’s about the pattern of inactivity.The constant need to light a fire under someone just to get the basics done.The teammate who never moves the ball downfield without being told exactly where and how to push.And thereby, your business stalls.Residents feel it.Supplier partners feel it.Investors feel it.And your high-initiative rockstars? They burn out cleaning up the slack.Mike contrasts this with the kind of team members you should be building around — the tigers. The ones who run hard, take ownership, and occasionally need to be reined in because they’re moving that fast. You want those people. You need those people. And you’ve got to protect them from the drag of low-initiative teammates.This episode is a call to action for leaders to coach, mentor, and — when necessary — make the hard call to move on. Because a low-initiative culture is not just slow.It’s a liability.Big thanks to the tenacious trio over at The Turnover podcast — a must-listen for anyone serving the Multifamily service side. Subscribe now and catch up!

Do you have someone on your team who needs a parade for every little task?In this episode of the Thereby Series from the Multifamily Collective, Mike Brewer explores the subtle drain caused by team members who require constant high praise — not for milestones, but for the everyday basics.We all know that person.Every email sent.Every dollar collected.Every box checked — must be met with applause.And while affirmation has its place, thereby, this behavior wears down leaders, distracts peers, and chips away at the team’s focus and momentum.This isn’t about being unkind.It’s about protecting your culture.Because too much noise over the small stuff makes it harder to celebrate the big wins — the kind that actually move your business forward.Mike also unpacks the healthier alternative: the quiet producers.The ones who don’t need pats on the back to stay motivated.The ones who run fast, solve problems, and only pop up when there’s something truly worth celebrating.Whether you're leading a startup or scaling a seasoned Multifamily portfolio, you need to manage praise intentionally — not constantly.Appreciate content that blends tough love with leadership truth?Like this video, subscribe to the channel, and share it with someone building resilient teams in the Multifamily space.