Welcome to the inaugural episode of Beyond Wealth, the podcast exploring the expertise of leaders in private service and estate management. Today, our guest is Helda Cobian, who brings over 25 years of experience as a house manager, family assistant, and celebrity chef.
Helda shares invaluable advice for entering this field, stressing open-mindedness, adaptability, and the importance of a teachable team. She emphasizes creating a sanctuary for the family and maintaining personal connections with staff and principals.
Her approach, rooted in empathy, communication, and continual learning, highlights recognizing individual talents to keep team members motivated and challenged.
Timestamps
00:00 Discussing successful management strategies for various types of properties.
03:23 Real estate and house managers prioritize teachability.
09:13 Check in with staff and prioritize tasks.
12:44 Prepare, organize, support, and refresh staff effectively.
14:21 Managing team relationships and preparation for site visits.
18:25 Emphasize caring for people, challenge, and privacy strategies.
23:32 Principals' experiences vary; they need to be prepared.
25:48 Proactive estate management improves professional balance.
29:11 Connect with Elda on social media platforms.
Connect with Helda Cobian
What is Beyond Wealth?
Are you prepared to break free from the conventional notions of luxury and wealth and elevate a legacy that will be preserved for generations to come?
Welcome to Beyond Wealth: Innovating for Life Elevation.
Unlock the secrets to managing and growing family wealth while preserving legacy. In each episode, we bring you cutting-edge strategies and expert insights on topics like asset management, tax planning, family governance, and innovative philanthropy.
Jonathan Fishbeck, Founder and CEO of EstateSpace, leads our journey. With over 20 years of entrepreneurial experience and a commitment to innovation, Jonathan also dedicates his efforts to philanthropy, serving on multiple boards and driving meaningful change.
And now, Beyond Wealth.
EstateSpace: https://estatespace.com/
Podcast Produced by Old Soul: aoldsoul.com