026: Lessons from Buying and Selling a Property Management Company with Chrysztyna Rowek

In this episode, I'm joined by one of my longtime friends in the property management industry, Chrysztyna "C9" Rowek. Unlike many of my guests, Chrysztyna has experienced acquisitions from both sides of the table. She bought multiple property management companies, built and scaled her own successful business, and eventually made the difficult decision to sell it. But this isn't just a conversation about transactions. It's about leadership, legacy, identity, and what happens after you exit the business you've spent years building. Whether you're thinking about buying your first company, preparing to sell one day, or simply trying to build a business that's an asset, this episode offers honest lessons from someone who's lived every stage of the journey. **What You’ll Learn in This Episode:** ✔️ How Chrysztyna accidentally found her way into property management ✔️ What it was like buying a company with very little acquisition experience ✔️ Common mistakes first-time buyers make during due diligence ✔️ Why ownership of branding, logos, and business assets matters ✔️ How personal circumstances influenced the decision to sell ✔️ The emotional side of exiting a business ✔️ Why building the right leadership team matters before you need them ✔️ Lessons learned from hiring and developing employees ✔️ Why maintenance operations are often overlooked and why they shouldn't be ✔️ How to build maintenance systems that prevent expensive mistakes ✔️ The importance of setting expectations with owners, tenants, and vendors ✔️ Why education is one of the greatest investments property managers can make ✔️ What every seller should know before exiting a property management company **More About Chrysztyna** Chrysztyna Rowek has more than 20 years of experience in property management as an owner, operator, educator, and consultant. After building, acquiring, and eventually selling her own company, she now works as a Fractional COO, helping property management businesses build stronger systems, develop their teams, and improve operations. She is also a certified emotional regulation trainer who brings a people-first approach to leadership and organizational growth. Website: www.chrysztyna.com **Connect With Stacey** Website: https://www.staceysalyer.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/the.stacey.salyer/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stacey.salyer/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stacey-salyer-39254012