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Thinking About Hiring a Lifestyle Manager? You May Already Have One!

As we discussed in a previous post, one of the most important things to consider when hiring a lifestyle manager is their ability and commitment to getting to know you and your family on a personal level. This is someone who will look beyond the surface requirements – such as managing daily schedules and overseeing travel and events – and cultivate a nuanced understanding of what you need to simplify your complex lifestyle. If you’re still not sure you need a lifestyle manager, or have yet to connect with the right person or company, you might consider looking closer to home and hiring an estate manager. With an estate manager, you do not need to worry about receiving specialized attention, because by the very nature of their position they are already familiar with, and focused upon, you and your…

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Finding the Right Lifestyle Manager.

Have you ever wished you could make a carbon copy of yourself to get everything done?  Has your life become so busy that even joyous events or negotiating important purchases feels like a chore? If so, you may want to consider engaging professionals to take ownership of things you don’t have the time or desire to deal with. A lifestyle manager handle everything from dinner reservations and home renovations to holiday shopping and charity events. Keeping these simple criteria in mind while vetting them will not only spare you stress but bring greater enjoyment and efficiency to your day-to-day.  Can they anticipate your needs? The relationship between you and your lifestyle manager is much the same as any other: if you have to remind them about every little thing, it can quickly become strained. A lifestyle manager worth their…

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Managing Physical Assets With Technology.

One of the most common problems when it comes to managing physical assets is that people simply don’t know that they have anything to manage. Sure, they love their latest couture gown or new furniture, but they don’t necessary think of these things as part of their portfolio, or stay abreast of their fluctuating values. And that doesn’t begin to cover stuff that’s been stored away and likely forgotten. If it’s been a few years since you ventured into the basement, chances are there is something of value that you need to have appraised, whether it’s the antique chandelier you inherited or the painting by an unknown artist whose is now commanding top dollar for their work.  This becomes much more complicated if you have multiple residences, especially those you don’t spend much time in. Regardless of your circumstances,…

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