Posts by Kristin Twiford

[Easemakers Podcast E19] Serving as a footman to Queen Elizabeth II
This week, people around the world are paying homage to Queen Elizabeth II. On this episode of the Easemakers Podcast, Chris Ely shares what it was like to be a footman at Buckingham Palace.

35+ templates to create a smart household manual (in a fraction of the time)
You know you need a house manual, but where to start? Introducing Nines list templates — built by the experts, so you can save time and start checking things off your list right away.

[Easemakers Podcast E18] Mayday case study: overcoming 'hell week'
One week, three holiday dinners, no notice. When Holy Week turned into 'hell week,' Latricia Friend made the impossible possible for her principals — and now, she's sharing how she did it in the latest episode of the Easemakers Podcast.

[Easemakers Podcast E17] The tension between estate managers and interior designers
Estate managers and interior designers both want to make their principals happy — so why is it such a challenge to work together? We asked two friends to debate some common scenarios, and to share how they've built a positive working relationship.

[Easemakers Podcast E16] Managing risk in household employment
How do you create a healthy work environment for household staff, get ahead of challenges, and keep tough situations from escalating? In a new episode of the Easemakers Podcast, TEAM CEO Rachel Green shares tips and best practices for minimizing risk in household employment.

[Easemakers Podcast E15] A "gilded age" in private service: trends in job descriptions, salaries & more
Are we seeing an unprecedented moment in private service? Brian Daniel thinks so — and he's sharing his insights in the latest episode of the Easemakers Podcast.