Debbie Phillips on Investing in the Next Generation

Decades ago, a fateful conversation at the Capitol led Debbie Phillips down a path to a multifamily career that lights her up to this day. In this latest episode, she joins Marcia B. to share her inspiring story and best advice for the next generation. The conversation covers how Dr. Debbie developed a residential property management degree in colleges across Georgia, why you should always pay it forward, and what the three M’s of career development are.

Minutes with Marcia B. is a series from Apartments.com. Whether you’re a property manager, owner, or executive, join multifamily expert Marcia Bollinger as she sits down with leaders across the industry to discuss their success stories, defining moments, and personal insights. Get the real stories behind the multifamily headlines and help your career thrive.

Debbie Phillips, Ph.D., CPM, is the president of The Quadrillion, an organization focused on developing top-tier talent. With over three decades of real estate experience, including managing diverse assets and developing leadership programs and talent management strategies, Debbie was recognized in 2019 as a Woman of Influence in Real Estate by Globe Street and was awarded the first Real Estate Award of Excellence as a Certified Property Manager in 2015 by the Institute of Real Estate Management. An author, speaker, and adjunct professor, Debbie is actively engaged in advisory roles for housing, education, and workforce development.

Marcia Bollinger is the senior vice president of multifamily for Apartments.com. With over 40 years’ experience in apartment lead-generation tactics, Marcia was instrumental in building the Apartments.com Network into the country’s premier internet listing site. She is the recipient of the National Apartment Association’s Lifetime Achievement Award, Certified Apartment Supplier designation, and NSC Victor Award.

Looking for more Minutes with Marcia B.? Check out the rest: LuAnne Acton Ross (episode 1), Jamie Gorski (episode 2), Laurie Lyons (episode 3), Melissa White (episode 4), Jennifer Staciokas (episode 5), Tony Sousa (episode 6), Lisa Taylor (episode 7), Pat Hutchison (episode 8), Matt DeGraw (episode 9), Sharon Hatfield (episode 11), Robert Gasteiger (episode 12), Daryl Smith (episode 13), and Greg and Sloane Cerbana (episode 14).