Posts by Kristin Twiford

The options for private air travel are extensive. What are the advantages of buying a private plane, working with an air charter service, or owning a fraction of a private jet? In this episode of the Easemakers Podcast, private aviation expert and Corporate Aviation CEO Ryan Hall breaks down the options for flying privately.

Do you know how to create a home inventory list? Why is inventory so important — to family members, to your insurance company and to your household staff? And, what needs to be included on your home inventory checklist? Inventory expert Carol Kaufman shares her tips in the latest episode of the Easemakers Podcast.

Tara Ulrich is a virtual personal assistant and executive assistant who supports clients across the country. In this episode of the Easemakers Podcast, she shares her tips for providing administrative support remotely and building a virtual assistant business in private service.

Whether you’re hiring a full-time household manager for the first time or hoping to keep an amazing estate manager for the long term, these 5 tips from expert private service professionals will help you recruit and retain top talent.

Your principals come to you and say they want to buy a ranch or some kind of agricultural property, and they’d like to set it up as a business to qualify for an agricultural property tax exemption. Now what? Director of Properties and Agricultural Manager Stephanie Galetzki shares everything you need to know in a new episode of the Easemakers Podcast.

Major projects present an exciting opportunity for estate managers to shine in their roles. See what goes into mastering projects — and how you can level up your skills.

Every day, our team aims to make life easier for the world’s most complex households and the people who support them. Now, we’re honored to be recognized by WealthBriefing in the 2024 WealthTech Americas Awards!

Private service is a unique career path — which means negotiating your salary as an estate manager comes with unique challenges and opportunities. Get advice from the experts on navigating salary conversations, asking for a raise, and creating a compensation package with outside the box benefits.

What are the trends in household staffing salaries and compensation? How much does compensation affect tenure and turnover? Which employees are you most at risk of losing? In this episode of the Easemakers Podcast, the Botoff Consulting team shares takeaways from the 2022 Estate and Household Staff Compensation Report.

Every estate manager wants to find a role where they can thrive. So, what questions should you ask during the interview process to help you recognize great principals, uncover growth opportunities, and land a role that’s a long-term fit? Get tips from the experts.