Best Mohamed Elzomor Podcasts (2025)

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Renting out high-end homes and creating a gold standard vacation rental experience with Key.co Founder & CEO Kim Lalande 31:48

9d ago31:48

31:48

Curious about turning a second home into a vacation rental? In this episode of the Easemakers Podcast, we talk with Kim Lalande about what to know before putting a luxury property on the short-term rental market, how to appeal to a particular type of traveler, and how to create a high-end guest experience. Kim is the Founder & CEO of Key.co, a hosp…

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Avoiding AI-driven cybercrime and protecting digital privacy in a changing landscape with BlackCloak Founder & CEO Dr. Chris Pierson 42:57

23d ago42:57

42:57

The cybersecurity landscape is changing rapidly with the increasing prevalence of AI-driven cybercrime. In this episode of the Easemakers Podcast, we talk about what private service professionals can do to minimize risk with Dr. Chris Pierson, CEO and Founder of the concierge cybersecurity and privacy platform BlackCloak. Tune in to learn about the…

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The value of range in estate management with Estate Manager, Consultant and Founder of Resonate Estate Management Steve Davis 36:04

1M ago36:04

36:04

Every private service professional has a unique path into the industry. For Steve Davis, a wide range of experiences — including a lifelong love of music — prepared him for a career in estate management. In this episode of the Easemakers Podcast, Steve shares how being an "expert generalist" has helped him succeed in private service. Tune in to hea…

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The most common losses facing HNW homeowners and how to prevent them with PURE Insurance Chief Growth Officer Mark Galante and Head of Risk Management Jason Metzger 38:26

2M ago38:26

38:26

What are the most common losses facing high net worth homeowners, and what are they overlooking when it comes to prevention? In this conversation, PURE Insurance Chief Growth Officer Mark Galante and Head of Risk Management Jason Metzger dig into the data from 2024, uncovering the trends in homeowners’ claims and sharing practical tips for reducing…

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The generational wealth transfer's impact on properties, family office staff and more with Parere Advisory's Janet Arzt and Skye Young 48:40

2M ago48:40

48:40

How do you navigate the changes that come with transferring wealth from one generation to another? What are the challenges and opportunities families have as G2+ starts to share properties and assets? In this conversation, Parere Advisory Founder and Managing Partner Janet Arzt and Managing Director Skye Young share the trends they see across famil…

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Organizing for smoother moves and transitions with project-based personal assistant Heather Swain 39:31

3M ago39:31

39:31

LA-based Easemaker Heather Swain has carved out a niche helping clients stay organized through any transition. In this episode of the Easemakers Podcast, Heather shares what she's learned from helping clients move, consolidate properties, and navigate moments of transformation. Tune in to hear her tips for helping principals stay organized in the m…

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Surprising art discoveries, rare collections and tips for navigating the art market with Fine Art Advisor Ronald Varney 26:17

3M ago26:17

26:17

We've all heard stories of surprising art discoveries — jewelry found in desk drawers, vintage cars uncovered in barns — so what can we learn from these stories? How do you protect and preserve valuable assets and collections, and what should everyone in private service know about navigating the art market? Ronald Varney is a Fine Art Advisor with …

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From PA to secure lifestyle expert: Umbra International CEO Kate Bright on her path to invisible protection 42:12

4M ago42:12

42:12

At first glance, you might not expect Kate Bright to be a part of a security detail — which, she says, is exactly why she's right for the job. In this conversation, we talk with Kate about invisible protection, and how she made the move from personal assistant to secure lifestyle expert and Founder and CEO of Umbra International, a full-service sec…

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Soft skills and emotional intelligence in private service with Institute of Modern Butlers Chairman Steven Ferry 28:30

4M ago28:30

28:30

When emotions are running high, how do you turn things around, solve the problem, and provide the best possible service? In this episode of the Easemakers Podcast, Steven Ferry, Chairman of the Institute of Modern Butlers, shares how working on soft skills and emotional intelligence can help you better navigate tough situations with principals, sta…

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[Special episode] Managing risk and assessing executive protection programs in times of uncertainty with Rescor Group Co-Founder & CEO Wayne DeCoste 37:53

5M ago37:53

37:53

Today, security is top of mind for high profile individuals and the people who support them. In the aftermath of the shooting that killed United Healthcare CEO Brian Thompson, Wayne DeCoste and his team at Rescor Group have had an influx of calls from people scrambling to improve their executive protection programs. Now, in a special episode of the…

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Bringing creative projects and estate brands to life with Jack Grayson 25:16

5M ago25:16

25:16

How do you bring a big creative vision to life, whether it's a logo and brand for an estate, a once-in-a-lifetime party, or an upgrade of simple service touches like napkins and platters? Jack Grayson started out as a photographer, then, quite by accident, found himself managing creative projects in high end estates. Now, he's sharing his secrets f…

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The value of personalized insurance coverage for high net worth clients with Private Risk Management Association CEO Diane Delaney 30:41

5M ago30:41

30:41

What's the difference between mass market insurance and personalized insurance coverage? How do you decide on the best fit, and how do you find a broker that's right for you? In this episode of the Easemakers Podcast, Private Risk Management Association CEO & Executive Director Diane Delaney shares how a consultative approach to insurance can help …

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From weed-whacking to UHNW estate management: Estate Manager Nick Washburn on learning to manage a diverse portfolio 33:01

6M ago33:01

33:01

Nick Washburn fell into private service at 18 years old, when he landed a job on a groundskeeping team. Since then, he's grown in his career to become an ultra-high net worth estate manager who oversees properties in New York City, Washington, DC, Westchester and Martha's Vineyard. In his current role, he manages 15 properties and a wide range of a…

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What's behind the curtain in healthcare and how private service professionals and family offices can help with Wellworth Founder & CEO John Samuels 30:54

6M ago30:54

30:54

How do you know when to bring up conversations around healthcare, and how to minimize risk as you navigate health-related situations with your principals? In this conversation, Wellworth Founder & CEO John Samuels explores what’s behind the curtain in healthcare – and how estate managers can support their principals in dealing with emergencies, ill…

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How to recognize a successful family office and find a high performing private service environment with Mack International Partner Brian Adams 27:49

7M ago27:49

27:49

How do you recognize a great family office, and choose the right environment for a long term role? In his role as a Partner at the retained executive search firm Mack International, Brian Adams vets family offices every day, and he knows the signs of a strong organization. In this episode of the Easemakers Podcast, we explore the commonalities betw…

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Transitioning from private chef to estate manager with Bay Area Estate Manager Melissa Winstead 29:50

7M ago29:50

29:50

Melissa Winstead spent 15 years as a private chef before moving into an estate management role, and in a new episode of the Easemakers Podcast, she's sharing how her experience in the kitchen serves her in her role today. Tune in to hear the story of Melissa's career in private service and what she's learned along the way. Melissa shares what surpr…

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Hiring the right private chef and setting them up for success with Sorensen Staffing Principal Marc Sorensen Leandro 29:43

8M ago29:43

29:43

How do you find the right private chef for your household staff? Should you look for someone with Michelin star experience, or a deep knowledge of specific cuisines? And, how can you set a new chef up for success? In this episode of the Easemakers Podcast, Marc Sorensen Leandro shares his tips for hiring managers based on his experience as a privat…

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Luxury travel trends with Ryan Rudolph, Co-Founder of Luxurious Getaways 27:54

8M ago27:54

27:54

Looking for inspiration for creating a luxury travel experience for your principals? Ryan Rudolph, Co-Founder of Luxurious Getaways, joins us in a new episode of the Easemakers Podcast to share what's trending in high-end travel, from today's most popular types of travel to the simple touches that make an experience special. Tune in to hear his ins…

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Creating technical estate manuals with Modern Life Technical Solutions Founder & CEO Juliet Prater 26:46

9M ago26:46

26:46

In today's high tech estates, it's critical that both principals and household staff know where to turn when something goes wrong. In a new episode of the Easemakers Podcast, Modern Life Technical Solutions Founder & CEO Juliet Prater shares her tips for building a technical estate manual. Tune in to hear why technical estate manuals are so importa…

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Building out a team of private service professionals with Pocketbook Agency Co-Founder Brittany Dolin 38:33

9M ago38:33

38:33

Hiring a team of private service professionals for your principal? Whether you're starting from scratch or inheriting a team, Brittany Dolin shares her tips for hiring managers in a new episode of the Easemakers Podcast. Tune in to hear Brittany's tips for conducting an audit before you start the hiring process, the questions she asks every princip…

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Endowing legacy properties with Winged Keel Group Principal Mark Richards 37:45

10M ago37:45

37:45

How can an endowment help a family preserve a legacy property? Mark Richards, a Principal at the independent life insurance brokerage firm Winged Keel Group, has spent decades helping families preserve their assets, and in this conversation, he shares the value of endowing legacy properties and how estate managers can support their principals in th…

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Designing vehicles for maximum productivity with Becker Automotive Design CEO Howard Becker 35:06

10M ago35:06

35:06

Can a car also be an office, a gathering place, a space to relax? Becker Automotive Design creates custom vehicles for VIPs in government, tech, Wall Street, Hollywood, sports and more from all over the world — always striving to say yes when clients pose creative challenges with the question, "this is great, but can you...?" In a new episode of th…

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Overseeing complex development projects with Peak Projects Founder & CEO Grant Bowen 37:51

11M ago37:51

37:51

How do you keep a complex development project running smoothly and bring a principal's vision to life? Peak Projects Founder & CEO Grant Bowen shares insights around complex development projects in a new episode of the Easemakers Podcast. Tune in to hear Grant's take on aligning teams around a vision, bringing in vendors with shared values, and why…

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The contractor’s perspective: tips for vetting and working with vendors 36:11

11M ago36:11

36:11

How do you find great contractors and work with them effectively to get projects done the right way? As a contractor himself, Loft Home Services Founder David Deray has a passion for helping people answer these questions. In this episode of the Easemakers Podcast, he shares the contractor's perspective to help you get the best results when working …

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Trends in home automation systems with Global Wave Integration Founder & President Kyle Steele 33:26

11M ago33:26

33:26

What's trending in home automation, and what's on its way out? What are principals looking for in smart home technology, and how do you ensure you're building a setup that actually works for their lifestyle? In this episode of the Easemakers Podcast, Global Wave Integration Founder & President Kyle Steele digs into everything from home entertainmen…

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Supporting principals who are aging in place with House Manager & Personal Assistant Laurie Reese 41:02

12M ago41:02

41:02

How do you support a principal who's aging in place, or navigating a terminal illness at home? Bay Area House Manager and Personal Assistant Laurie Reese has supported a number of principals through the most challenging moments of their lives, and in this heartfelt work, she's found her calling. In this episode of the Easemakers Podcast, we talk wi…

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Training frontline household staff with DEPN Consulting Founder Dwight Nero 27:53

1y ago27:53

27:53

How can estate managers better support frontline staff? How can the right training benefit not only household staff, but also managers and principals? Dwight Nero, Founder of DEPN Consulting, is passionate about helping frontline household staff get the training they need. He shares his take and his tips for training what he calls "the forgotten fe…

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Protecting the world's most prominent individuals — what's changed and what hasn't with Gavin de Becker SVP of Threat Assessment and Management Bryan Niederhelm 46:42

1y ago46:42

46:42

How has protecting the world's most prominent families and individuals changed over the last 50 years — and what's stayed the same? Gavin de Becker & Associates Senior Vice President of Threat Assessment and Management Bryan Niederhelm digs into what's new and what remains core to executive protection in this episode of the Easemakers Podcast. Tune…

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Managing luxury construction projects as an owners rep with Leo Crane 28:12

1y ago28:12

28:12

What is the role of an owner's representative, and where does it start and end? What are the nuances of managing projects nearby and from afar? What skills do owner's reps need, and how do you become one? Leo Crane answers all our owner's rep questions in a new episode of the Easemakers Podcast. Tune in to hear how he manages projects all over the …

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Maximizing value for families, family offices and estate management teams with Family Office Specialist & Succession Advisors Founder Alison Marckstadt 42:23

1y ago42:23

42:23

How do you maximize value across an organization? As a family office specialist, a former family office COO focused on estate management, a wealth advisor and consultant, Alison Marckstadt has spent the past 2 decades honing her ability to increase efficiency, bring the best out of her teams, and deliver the highest level service to her principals.…

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Uncovering the principal's perspective with Tapestry Associates CEO Anne Lyons and President Judy Boerner-Rule 44:16

1y ago44:16

44:16

What are principals really thinking? After making the transition from working within family offices to consulting for family offices, Tapestry CEO Anne Lyons and President Judy Boerner-Rule have a new perspective. In this episode of the Easemakers Podcast, Anne and Judy share their aha moments from moving to the other side, as well as the patterns …

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Live from the Estate Management Conference! Residential Hospitality Trends with Hannah Loudin, Director of Residences for The Tampa EDITION 53:50

1y ago53:50

53:50

In a special bonus episode of the Easemakers Podcast recorded live from the Estate Management Conference in St. Petersburg, Florida, we explore the trend toward residential hospitality with Hannah Loudin, Director of Residences at The Tampa EDITION. What does it mean when a job description includes "5 star hotel experience"? How should estate manag…

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Staying organized across multiple properties with NEAT Method Co-Founders Ashley Murphy and Marissa Hagmeyer 42:13

1y ago42:13

42:13

Getting organized — let alone staying organized — across multiple properties can be a huge undertaking, and no one knows that better than NEAT Method Co-Founders Ashley Murphy and Marissa Hagmeyer. In this episode of the Easemakers Podcast, Ashley and Marissa share their expert tips for estate managers and anyone working to minimize chaos in their …

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New season coming soon! 1:04

1+ y ago1:04

1:04

Today, the Easemakers Podcast is taking a break between seasons. In this episode, get a preview of upcoming conversations, and in the meantime, catch up on our past favorites! Thanks for listening!By Kristin Twiford & Mohamed Elzomor, Easemakers

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Exploring alternative residence and citizenship with Judi Galst, Managing Director Private Clients at Henley & Partners 32:09

1+ y ago32:09

32:09

What do private service professionals need to know about alternative citizenship? In this episode of the Easemakers Podcast, we explore why so many high net worth families are applying for alternative passports, and what you need to know about the process. Tune in to hear Judi Galst, Managing Director Private Clients for Henley & Partners, the glob…

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Providing lifestyle management services within a public accounting firm with Jennifer Quent 30:46

1+ y ago30:46

30:46

What are the keys to providing excellent lifestyle management services to 25 different clients? In this episode of the Easemakers Podcast, Jennifer Quent, a director in Marcum’s family office practice, shares what it's like to manage lifestyle and concierge services within a public accounting firm. Tune in to hear the range of services Jennifer and…

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Breaking down communications siloes and creating harmony in estate management with Luxury Lifestyle Logistics Founder Jen Laurence 43:04

1+ y ago43:04

43:04

Jen Laurence is an expert in helping households improve their communications and create harmony. She's spent the past 23 years in estate management, and as the owner of Luxury Lifestyle Logistics, she works with principals and the private service professionals who support them for a week at a time. Her goal: to break down siloes and implement syste…

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Time management and avoiding the 8 deadly time thieves with Professional Organizer Andrew Mellen 33:55

1+ y ago33:55

33:55

Private service professionals often feel like there aren't enough hours in a day — but are you falling victim to the 8 deadly time thieves? In this episode of the Easemakers Podcast, professional organizer and bestselling author of Unstuff Your Life and Calling Bullsh*t on Busy Andrew Mellen shares his tips for time management. Tune in to hear how …

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Resourcing: how to set your family office and household staff up for success, maximize your resources and ask for more with EFO Advisory Services Founder Rebecca Maguire 45:26

1+ y ago45:26

45:26

In 20 years of working in single family offices, EFO Advisory Services Founder Rebecca Maguire has learned that there's often a disconnect between what principals think they need and what their teams actually need to operate effectively. Many teams of private service professionals continue to take on more, operating on the brink of burnout but mana…

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Exploring the options for private air travel with Corporate Aviation CEO Ryan Hall 32:10

1+ y ago32:10

32:10

Your principal wants to trade the hassle of commercial flights for a world-class private jet experience. How do you find the right experience for their travel needs? Ryan Hall is a private aviation expert and the CEO of Corporate Aviation, a consulting firm designed to help individuals and corporations figure out the right private jet travel soluti…

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The importance of an up to date home inventory — and how to create one for your household or estate with Pinventory Founder & CEO Carol Kaufman 35:40

1+ y ago35:40

35:40

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 exactly needs to be included on your home inventory checklist? Years ago, Carol Kaufman learned the hard way that failing to do inventory properly can be a huge mistake — so she launche…

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Virtual personal assisting and building a remote private service business with Tara Ulrich 31:06

1+ y ago31:06

31:06

What are the opportunities for private service professionals who want to work from home? And, what are the challenges that come with a remote position? Tara Ulrich knows the answers to these questions firsthand. She’s spent her career as an administrative assistant, working first as a remote executive assistant for a nonprofit, then taking on a rem…

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Managing farms, ranches and agricultural properties (and what you need to know about agricultural property tax exemption) with Director of Properties Stephanie Galetzki 45:27

1+ y ago45:27

45:27

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? Colorado based Director of Properties and Agricultural Manager Stephanie Galetzki has helped several families and family offices navigate the …

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Household staff compensation trends & takeaways from the 2022 Estate and Household Staff Compensation Report with Botoff Consulting Managing Principal Trish Botoff & Senior Consultant Jennifer Adams 43:08

1+ y ago43:08

43:08

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? Botoff Consulting wanted to help answer these questions, and provide data to help families and family offices recruit top private service professionals and retain their best hous…

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Understanding today's insurance market with Atténuer Risk Managing Principal Kate Norris 38:29

1+ y ago38:29

38:29

What do you need to know about today’s insurance market, and how do you decide when to submit a claim and when not to? In this episode of the Easemakers Podcast, we talk with Kate Norris, Managing Principal for the risk management firm, Atténuer Risk. Kate has spent her career in the family office world — first in wealth management, then at the Fam…

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Managing wardrobes and personal styling with Natalie Decleve 25:29

1+ y ago25:29

25:29

How do you manage an extensive wardrobe — especially when you’re working across multiple properties? In this episode of the Easemakers Podcast, personal stylist Natalie Decleve shares her tips for private service professionals tasked with managing their principals’ wardrobes. Natalie started her career in fashion, and in 2009, started helping CEOs,…

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Navigating uncomfortable conversations with principals and communicating effectively with high net worth individuals with Luxury Estate Managers of Aspen President Sarah Korpela 44:10

2y ago44:10

44:10

As the President of Luxury Estate Managers of Aspen, Sarah Korpela has had countless difficult conversations with her high net worth clients. In 15 years managing high end properties in Aspen, Colorado, and now in Scottsdale, Arizona, she's learned how to manage everyone's expectations, what to do when something goes wrong, and why brutal honesty i…

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Working with hyper-growth family offices and scaling your household operations with Director of Properties Jeffrey Konen 44:26

2y ago44:26

44:26

As a Director of Properties in the Bay Area, Jeffrey Konen has helped a number of families navigate the challenges of scaling their household operations after a wealth event. In this episode of the Easemakers Podcast, Jeffrey shares what it's like to work with a high-growth family office, covering everything from questions to ask in an interview to…

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Building strong systems of communication and creating a legacy of knowledge with Lifestyle Manager and Estate Consultant Phoebe Maddrell 32:42

2y ago32:42

32:42

Today, Phoebe Maddrell is a freelance lifestyle manager and estate consultant based in the UK, but she's worked in just about every kind of environment you can imagine — from guest homes to superyachts and estates. Over the years, she's honed her ability to create effective systems for communication, helping households operate seamlessly and create…

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Protecting assets from risk during hurricane season with Fortress Chief Operating Officer Tom Burns 28:14

2y ago28:14

28:14

This month marks the beginning of hurricane season. How do you make sure a property — and all of the fine art, antiques, and other valuable assets within it — are safe from risk? In this conversation, we talk with Tom Burns, Chief Operating Officer at Fortress — the Boston and Miami-based storage and preservation company that specializes in fine ar…

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