
🎙️ In this episode, I sit down with Mick Hix, Vice President of Property Management at Northwood Ravin, to talk about leadership, career growth, and the future of multifamily property management.
Mick’s journey is anything but conventional. Starting his career in education, he made the leap into property management in 2004. Since then, he has built a remarkable career rooted in hard work, mentorship, and a people-first philosophy. Today, he leads property management at Northwood Ravin, where his focus is on empowering teams, creating community, and driving performance.
What makes this conversation stand out is the mix of practical wisdom and candid lessons Mick shares — from leadership advice passed down from mentors, to his approach to embracing technology without losing the human connection, to the strategies he uses to navigate market challenges like oversupply.
In this episode, we dive into:
(1) Mick’s transition from education into multifamily leadership
(2) The career lessons that shaped his approach to teams and culture
(3) How Northwood Ravin is using creativity and technology to stay competitive
(4) The advice Mick gives to rising leaders about hard work, integrity, and kindness
Mick’s story is inspiring, relatable, and packed with insight — a must-listen for anyone in property management, leadership, or real estate who wants to understand how great leaders balance performance with people.
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