EPISODE SUMMARY
What happens when you blend a deep commitment to culture with the transformative power of AI? At Cardinal Group, the results are reshaping the multifamily industry.
In this episode of Multifamily Excellence, host Jonathan Treble speaks with Cara Athmann, COO of Cardinal Group Companies. Cara’s journey is anything but conventional - she transitioned from a background in physics and consulting to spearheading tech-driven transformation in multifamily.
This episode goes beyond surface-level talk. Cara reveals how Cardinal Group leverages AI to streamline operations, reduce administrative overhead, and empower on-site teams to forge meaningful connections with residents.
With a strategic focus on people-first, AI-enhanced operations, Cardinal has grown to over 50,000 units and a team of 2,300 strong.
For Cara, the approach is straightforward: invest in your team, and they will invest in your residents. She’s leading Cardinal into a future where AI minimizes operational friction, freeing teams to focus on what truly matters—building authentic connections.
Tune in to explore:
- The true impact of culture—and why it’s more than free snacks and fancy job titles.
- AI’s potential in multifamily: Moving beyond admin overload to cultivate resident engagement.
- The career-accelerating power of change: Why growth means embracing disruption.
Ready to rethink leadership in multifamily? Tune in to explore the intersection of people-first leadership and AI innovation. This is one episode you won’t want to miss. Listen now.
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