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The Future of PropTech and Community Building with Wolfgang Croskey
Season 3 Episode 215
Welcome to this episode of the Profitable Property Management podcast, where host Jordan Muela welcomes Wolfgang Croskey, Co-Founder of Crane, for a deep dive into the future of PropTech and community-driven growth. From AI automation and vendor relationships to building solutions with VibeCoding, Wolfgang shares practical strategies for property managers to streamline operations while protecting their time and independence. Learn how to evaluate new technology, foster community, and achieve true work-life balance. This conversation is about working smarter, not harder.
What you will learn:
- How to evaluate and implement new property management technology without getting overwhelmed by endless options
- Why property management software vendors need to prioritize transparency and consent when rolling out new features
- The framework for building effective automation solutions using AI tools like Replit and ChatGPT
- How to create and maintain a thriving professional community focused on time freedom and work-life balance
- Why data insights and automation are crucial for modern property management operations
- How to achieve better work-life balance in property management without sacrificing business growth
- The importance of security considerations when building custom technology solutions
- How to navigate vendor relationships and evaluate new software offerings in an increasingly complex marketplace
Wolfgang Croskey is a property management innovator, entrepreneur, and Co-Founder of Crane, a selective community empowering managers to achieve true time freedom. As Founder and President of Croskey Real Estate, he has led strategic growth while overseeing a $50M+ portfolio. With expertise in change management from his tenure as CEO of the Pittsburgh Chamber of Commerce, Wolfgang champions efficiency through AI, automation, and custom software solutions. A LeadSimple investor and PM Systems Conference Co-Founder, he blends technology with practical operations to transform property management.
Episode Resources:
- Wolfgang Croskey on LinkedIn
- Crane Website
- Jordan Muela on LinkedIn
- LeadSimple Website
- Profitable Property Management on Apple Podcasts
- Profitable Property Management on Spotify
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