What does Michael Jordan, Thanksgiving turkey and leadership have in common?  Host David Hopkins shares about a personal example of distractions that led to discrimination.  Powered by supporting partners OneDay, Propel Insurance, Enquire, LTC REIT, Solinity, and The Bridge Group ConstructionYouTube Instagram Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Tune in each Wednesday for a new episode of the Contributor Wednesday series! Visit our website for more episodes and information at BTGvoice.com.

Bridge the Gap: The Senior Living Podcast

CW 76: Leadership Lessons for Community Administrators with David Hopkins

Tonya Scharf, Commercial Real Estate Partner at Waller Lansden Dortch & Davis, LLP, shares how a 20-year career in law is impacting her involvement in operating memory care communities in Tennessee. Connect with Tonya.Waller Law was a partner of the VIP Ignite Experience. Powered by supporting partners OneDay, Propel Insurance, Enquire, LTC REIT, Solinity, and The Bridge Group ConstructionYouTube Instagram Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Lucas McCurdy, @SeniorLivingFan Owner, The Bridge Group Construction; Senior Living Construction Renovation - CapEx - Reposition   Joshua Crisp, Founder Solinity; Senior Living Consultation - Management - Development - MarketingProduced by Solinity Marketing.

Legal Tips for Regional Operators with Waller

Is your die-hard attachment to an “old fashioned” sales process actually to blame for lackluster web lead conversion results? Maybe so… join Christy Cunningham in this month’s episode as she questions status quo sales milestones and challenges us to look at virtual sales processes outside of the senior living industry for inspiration. Powered by supporting partners OneDay, Propel Insurance, Enquire, LTC REIT, Solinity, and The Bridge Group ConstructionYouTube Instagram Facebook Twitter LinkedIn 

CW 75: Sales & Marketing with Christy Cunningham

Dennis Murphy, Vice President of Investments at Benchmark Senior Living, discusses occupancy gains and M&A trends in the industry. He shares how a large career movement in 2020 is impacting the senior living workforce.Connect with Dennis.Powered by supporting partners OneDay, Propel Insurance, Enquire, LTC REIT, Solinity, and The Bridge Group ConstructionYouTube Instagram Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Lucas McCurdy, @SeniorLivingFan Owner, The Bridge Group Construction; Senior Living Construction Renovation - CapEx - Reposition   Joshua Crisp, Founder Solinity; Senior Living Consultation - Management - Development - Marketing

Occupancy Gains and Trends Discussion with Dennis Murphy of Benchmark Senior Living

The past two years have pushed senior living professionals like never before. This month, senior healthcare operational leader Jerald Cosey, HFA, discusses the importance of goal setting, mental toughness, and the need to carry on. Connect with Jerald.Powered by supporting partners OneDay, Propel Insurance, Enquire, LTC REIT, Solinity, and The Bridge Group ConstructionYouTube Instagram Facebook Twitter LinkedIn 

CW 74: Inspire & Empower with Jerald Cosey

Matt Reiners shares his personal story about his grandmother and how a silent disco experience is changing the future for aging adults in combating isolation. He is an Argentum SL Leader, Forbes 30U30 and Co-founder of Eversound.Matt is also a BTG Ambassador.Powered by supporting partners OneDay, Propel Insurance, Enquire, LTC REIT, Solinity, and The Bridge Group ConstructionYouTube Instagram Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Lucas McCurdy, @SeniorLivingFan Owner, The Bridge Group Construction; Senior Living Construction Renovation - CapEx - Reposition   Joshua Crisp, Founder Solinity; Senior Living Consultation - Management - Development - Marketing

Social Isolation and the Power of Sound with Eversound Co-founder Matt Reiners

Laura Edwards, Vice President of Strategy and Innovation at Clark-Lindsey in Urbana, IL joins Amber Bardon and Rachel Lugge of Parasol Alliance to discuss the most critical components of designing a resident technology strategy that will support the needs and expectations of future residents. Laura shares the Clark-Lindsey technology journey and how they are working to cultivate a culture of innovation that truly empowers residents and their use of technology. Laura and Amber highlight resident technology trends in the market and the tactical advice all providers should consider as they embark on their own unique resident technology program development. You can learn more about Clark-Lindsey at Clark Lindsey (clark-lindsey.com) and Parasol Alliance at Parasol Alliance – Strategic. Partnership. Success.Connect with show host, Amber Bardon at Amber.Bardon@parasolalliance.com or Amber Bardon, PMP | LinkedInRaising Tech is powered by Parasol Alliance.Produced by Solinity Marketing.

Raising Tech Ep. 4: All Things Resident Technology: Part 1

Sales and marketing expert Traci Bild, Founder and CEO of Bild & Company, discusses how consumers now expect person-centered programming, social connectedness and a sense of community.  With seniors housing occupancy at historic lows and communities operating at a loss, executives must professionalize selling with laser focus on relationship building skills that make people want to move, not have to. Resident and prospective buyer social engagement is a key piece of the puzzle and when leveraged properly can be a game changer for your organization.What you will take away from this discussion:Customize a unique buyer experience that hits a nerve with prospective buyers, differentiates you from competitors, and creates urgency to move now, not laterLeverage customer and employee equity to grow revenue, five-star reviews, and quality referrals that move four times faster than non-referred leadsCommand market rate rent that reflects the lifestyle and wellness impact on residents no matter their age, preferences and acuity level and produces family members who are raving fansPowered by LinkedSenior.Produced by Solinity Marketing.

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Workforce retention is a top priority right now as we are in an employees’ market. At Magnet Culture, we teach there are numerous ways to attract and keep people without giving raises; however, now’s the time to discuss wages.On this episode, workforce thought leader, Cara Silletto discusses the importance of investing and budgeting for competitive wages. If our ultimate goal is to achieve staffing stability for high quality care for our residents, it’s time for this important (and maybe difficult) conversation.Powered by supporting partners OneDay, Propel Insurance, Enquire, LTC REIT, Solinity, and The Bridge Group ConstructionYouTube Instagram Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Tune in each Wednesday for a new episode of the Contributor Wednesday series! Visit our website for more episodes and information at BTGvoice.com.

CW 73: Workforce Retention & Culture with Cara Silletto

From senior living design and architecture expertise to capital markets, Michelle Clark, Managing Partner at AIIM Capital Corporation, discusses what products should look like during the funding process.  Michelle is a BTG Ambassador. Powered by supporting partners OneDay, Propel Insurance, Enquire, LTC REIT, Solinity, and The Bridge Group ConstructionYouTube Instagram Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Lucas McCurdy, @SeniorLivingFan Owner, The Bridge Group Construction; Senior Living Construction Renovation - CapEx - Reposition   Joshua Crisp, Founder Solinity; Senior Living Consultation - Management - Development - Marketing

Capital Markets and Impact of Design with Michelle Clark

Welcome to Bridge the Gap with hosts Lucas McCurdy and Joshua Crisp. A podcast dedicated to informing, educating and influencing the future of housing and services for seniors.

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