From Friendships to Business: The Art of Managing Change and Maintaining Relationships

Aug. 21, 2024

In this engaging episode, host Pete Neubig and Thomas Perfect, owner of Uplift Property Management, delve into the complexities of leadership and tough decision-making in the property management industry. They discuss the challenges of balancing personal relationships with business needs, highlighting the difficult decision Tommy had to make in letting go of a close friend whose performance was declining. Despite the personal nature of the situation, Thomas emphasizes the importance of making decisions that are best for the business, a mantra that has guided him through such challenges. The conversation also touches on the significance of embodying core values, dealing with personal shifts and the art of maintaining relationships even after difficult business decisions. In the lightning round, listeners glimpse Thomas's personal side, including his love for desert trips, his twin brother and his unconventional choice of superpower: efficiency.