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PopVentures started because I noticed something that could be better and decided to make a small change. Not a dramatic overhaul, just a simple shift toward a more meaningful one-on-one connection. And that tiny change has produced outsized results.
And as I’m learning from both my family and my work, when you focus on what truly matters, everything else improves right along with it. So, here’s to the small improvements — the little moments that make everything else work better. One PopVenture (and one property) at a time.
Property management works the same way.
Most of the time, improvement isn’t about reinventing a system or launching a massive initiative. It’s about small, intentional adjustments:
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Updating a process so communication is clearer
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Fine-tuning preventive maintenance schedules
• Anticipating a client’s need before they even voice it
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Finding little ways to deliver smoother service and stronger relationships
P.S. The “Absolutely No Pets” rule has been under attack from the kids ever since Evelyn, at age 7, shared the PowerPoint presentation she made ... “We should get a dog.” It was so good that we almost broke down right there. If they keep up the pressure (in appropriate, creative, and humorous ways), it’s possible the policy will be modified. And cracks are forming ... he doesn’t know it yet, but a little birdie told me that William is getting an Ant Farm for Christmas. Hey, you have to start somewhere.
Just like with PopVentures, the magic is in the intentionality of doing something regularly, thoughtfully, and with the goal of making the experience better for the people who trust us. Endless improvement isn’t about perfection, it’s about progress. It’s about showing up with purpose. It’s about creating moments (or systems) that matter.
Slow Cooker Birria Tacos
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Ingredients
• 3 dried guajillo chiles • 2 dried ancho chiles • 1 medium onion, chopped • 4 garlic cloves • 1 (14.5-oz) can diced tomatoes • 3 lbs beef chuck roast • 2 cups beef broth • 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
• 1 tbsp dried oregano • 2 tsp ground cumin • 2 bay leaves • 1 tsp salt • Pepper, to taste • Corn tortillas • Fresh cilantro and diced onion for garnish
Directions
1. Soak dried chiles in hot water for 15 minutes. 2. Process chiles, onion, garlic, and tomatoes in a blender until smooth. 3. Place beef in a slow cooker and pour the chili mixture over it. 4. Add beef broth, vinegar, oregano, cumin, bay leaves, salt, and pepper. 5. Cook on low for 8–10 hours or until the beef is tender. 6. Shred the beef using forks, then mix back into the sauce. 7. Fry tortillas in oil until crispy, then assemble tacos as desired.
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