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Estate Management Network
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The Estate Management Network is the premier professional organization for Estate Managers, Directors of Residences, Chiefs of Staff, and other household management roles in private service. We strive to be the industry leader in providing professional resources and education.
Ask an Expert // Talking Estate Finances with Sara Hobbs
In our latest Ask an Expert session, I had the chance to speak with Sara Hobbs of Forecastle Financial, a Personal CFO who works directly with high-net-worth households. We talked about what it means to be a Personal CFO and how Sara’s role includes much more than bookkeeping
Leader vs Manager: Leadership within the Estate
Elite Estate Manager Anthony Barlow shares his core philosophy on leadership in private service; Be a leader, not a manager. His insight and experience are invaluable. This is a must-watch.
Cybersecurity for the UHNW: Protecting Private Estates and Personal Information
Roman Bolaños, a cybersecurity professional and former U.S. Air Force enlisted aide, explains the cybersecurity risks facing private estates and the practical steps household staff can take to protect principals, information and connected systems.
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Privacy Policy Effective Date: 01.01.26 The Estate Management Network respects the privacy of its members, customers, website visitors, and other users. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how
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Terms and Conditions Effective Date: 01.01.2026 These Terms and Conditions govern use of the Estate Management Network website and the purchase or use of memberships, digital products, courses, workshops, Strategy
EMN Strategy Session Terms
STRATEGY SESSION TERMS By purchasing and participating in a Strategy Session with the Estate Management Network, you agree to these terms. Purpose of the Session Strategy Sessions provide an opportunity
Decoding Care Labels
The modern laundry care label we see today is the evolution of an extensive classification and regulation system known as the ‘Textile and Wool Act’ put in place by the…
Standardizing Service with Task Sheets
Creating repeated task sheets can help streamline and automate routine tasks, saving time and reducing the likelihood of errors or missed details.
Planning the Garden
Use these printable landscape and gardening worksheets to sketch out the design plan, make a materials list and create a record of what’s planted and what worked.
Writing a Professional Resume
Every Estate Manager needs a résumé that reflects the level of work they do. It should be a clear, accurate representation of operational responsibility, leadership, and professionalism. Get it right, and you’re more likely to connect with roles that suit you. Get it wrong, and you may end up in the wrong job or be ignored by agencies all together.