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Bridge the Gap: The Senior Living Podcast — 204 episodes

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How to Build the Future of Senior Living Talent | Nancy Swanger

2

How to Plan for the Next Wave in Senior Living | Tiffany Karlin & Robert Zondag

3

Navigating Insurance: Risk & ROI in Senior Living | Ryan Spalding

4

Finding the Balance Between Tech & Human Care in Senior Living | Andrew Gall

5

Is Senior Living Falling Behind on AI Adoption? | Andrew Smith

6

Designing the New Blueprint for Senior Housing | Rocky Berg

7

A Look Inside the Care Model That’s Transforming Senior Housing | George Kutnerian

8

Why Senior Housing Is Now the Top-Performing Real Estate Asset Class | Arick Morton

9

How to Pace Growth in Senior Living the Right Way | Todd Marsh

10

The Key to Fixing the Broken Referral System in Senior Living | Greg Mason

11

Why a “1440” Culture Will Scale Your Communities | Tim Bryant

12

From Defense to Offense: A Senior Living 100 Preview | Jim Kovac

13

How the Next Generation of Seniors Is Reshaping Senior Living | Traci Taylor-Roberts

14

An Exclusive Preview of the NIC Spring Conference | Amy Peters

15

Affordable Design Strategies for Senior Living Campuses with 828id | Keri Moore

16

How to Create AI-Empowered Leaders with Wipfli | Tiffany Karlin & Nate Sundheimer

17

Strategies to Break the Employee Retention Bottleneck with Procare HR | Paul Jarvis

18

How Leaders Can Build a Culture People Stay For | Cara Silletto

19

Why Occupancy Is Rebounding in Senior Living | Arick Morton

20

The 2025 BTG Recap with Josh and Lucas

21

Zero-Click Discovery: The Future of Senior Living Marketing

22

Do We Still Need Sales Teams? Feat. Traci Bild

23

How to Drive Senior Living Development in Tough Markets

24

Connecting the Dots of Senior Living with Lina Ren of Cima Senior Living

25

The Senior Living Tech That Families Now Expect with Vayyar Care’s Jessica Wesley

26

How to Maximize ROI with New Technology with CarePredict’s Josh Studzinski

27

ASHA 2026 Annual Meeting Preview with David Schless

28

Strategy for Operational Processes with Damon Thomas of Providence Senior Living

29

Build, Buy or Expand: Growth Strategies in a Shifting Regulatory Landscape with Wipfli

30

Q3 Recap with NIC MAP’s Arick Morton and Kyle Gardner

31

A Franchise Owner’s Insight into Assisted Living Referrals with David Hopkins

32

A Regional VP’s Approach to Operations with Bryce Robinson of AgeWell Solvere Living

33

Breaking the Stigma around AI with Jaime Ojeda Shawn Lane | Eldermark & LivTech

34

Bridging Healthcare & Senior Living with Erin Shadbolt of Ascension Living

35

SafelyYou Reveals New Platform to Revolutionize Care Delivery with Founder George Netscher

36

How to Sell with Authenticity in Senior Living Sales with Evan Friedkin

37

Thriving as a Young Professional in Senior Living with Agemark’s Matt Rezkalla

38

Reasons to Embrace Value-Based Care with CEO Greg Roderick

39

2025 NIC Fall Conference Preview with Amy Peters

40

Q2 Report from NIC MAP COO Kyle Gardner

41

Reshaping Hospitality Through Stories with CEO Frederick Zarrilli

42

A Senior Living Play by Play with Industry Veteran Robb Chapin

43

Facing the Future of Senior Living in Secondary Markets with Jimmy Justice

44

The Power of Storytelling with Former Pixar Story Artist Matthew Luhn

45

Bridging the Gap Between REIT and Operator with NHI CEO Eric Mendelsohn

46

Sales and Marketing Strategies from a Lifeplan Community Specialist Deana Wilson

47

Tackling Technology, Staffing, and Emerging Trends with Ryan Fischer

48

A Look at the Future of Senior Living Sales and Technology with Kevin Colley

49

Sage and Agemark Usher in the Era of Intelligent Care with Raj Mehra and Michael Pittore

50

How Oxford Senior Living is Using Data to Engage Educated Leads

51

Resident Advocacy in Community Distress with Suzy Koenig

52

Labor Management and Service Creep with Bryant McCann of Sage

53

Senior Housing Capital and Growth Outlook with NIC MAP CEO Arick Morton

54

Tech Talk with Social Isolation Expert of Hamilton CapTel Dave Blanchard

55

How Aline is Creating an Ecosystem to Unite Senior Living with CEO Brandon Logsdon

56

Never Stop Growing: Community Culture with Sequoia Living CEO Sara McVey

57

How Inspiren is Advancing Care with AI Tech

58

How to Reimagine HR for Operators with Paul Jarvis of Procare HR

59

How SVN's Dream Team is Simplifying Senior Living Transactions with Tony Yousif

60

Achieving 10 Years of Success in Seniors Housing: Expert Tips from Jesse Marinko of Phoenix Senior Living

61

CarePredict Launches CarePoint Solution with CEO Satish Movva

62

Navigating the Future of Seniors Housing: Insights from Kathryn Burton Gray on 35+ Years of Industry Evolution

63

Capital Investment Reservations and Opportunities in Senior Living With Aron Will of CBRE

64

Q1 Report and 2024 Recap from NIC MAP COO Kyle Gardner

65

Combating Social Isolation with Closed Captioning from Hamilton CapTel’s Anne Girard

66

What Does the Roobrik & Aline Merger Mean for Senior Living?

67

What Can New Tech and AI Achieve in Senior Living?

68

Fortune 500 Event Planner To Activities Professional with Courtney Russell of LiveWell Group

69

Technology Trends from CAST with Scott Code of LeadingAge

70

Why Credentialing Is Key to Safer Senior Living Communities

71

Tech Entrepreneur Turned Story Teller with Industry Legend Jack York

72

BTG Season 7 Recap with Josh, Lucas, and Sara

73

2025 NIC Spring Conference Preview with Lisa McCracken

74

The Caregiver Experience with Lindsey Daugherty of Sage

75

New Administration's Impact on Seniors Housing + ASHA 2025 Annual Meeting Preview with David Schless

76

Using Data to Drive Your HR Success with Procare HR's Paul Jarvis

77

A CCRC's Recipe for Resident Satisfaction with Querencia Barton Creek's Nate Weyand

78

Cycling, Alzheimer’s, and Senior Life Simplified with CEO Greg Mason of SilverAssist

79

Heroes with Hearing Loss with Veteran Advocate Shari Penner

80

Recruiting and Hiring Strategies with Corey Fein of Hireology

81

Q3 Report with NIC MAP Vision CEO Arick Morton

82

How to Upgrade Resident Experience with Hospitality Expert Revel Communities COO Danette Opaczewski

83

A Pioneer's Take on Industry Innovation & Market Trends with CEO Chris Hollister

84

POV: Value Based Care and Resident Engagement

85

Culture of Promise Book Release with Operator, Author, Founder Fee Stubblefield

86

The Importance of Risk Mitigation with Accushield’s Peggy White

87

Tactics and Strategies for Building Occupancy in Skilled Nursing Facilities with Kacie Pritt

88

Three Challenges for Renovations, Conversion and Repositioning Projects with Architect Michael Fittz

89

The Fundamentals of Blocking and Tackling in Seniors Housing with CEO Chris Sides

90

Introducing Certify It: The Podcast for Advancing Your Career in Care

91

Proactive Risk Management for Operators with Guide Path Founder and Attorney Rebecca Adelman Esq.

92

Using Data to Drive Value with Dushyanth Biyyala of Sage

93

How to Set Community Safety Standards with Accushield CEO Allen Barnes

94

Senior Housing Outlook Report with NIC MAP Vision CEO Arick Morton

95

Middle Market, Active Adult and Capital Markets: 2024 NIC Fall Conference Preview with Lisa McCracken

96

Bringing Dignity to Dementia with Industry CEO Loren Shook

97

Senior Living Challenges and Opportunities with Industry Innovative Investor Arnie Whitman

98

Operational Excellence with Industry Pioneer Sue Farrow

99

Procare HR Acquisition with Executives Brett Landrum and Paul Jarvis

100

AI and Tech Solutions for Aging Services with Joe Velderman of Cypress Living

101

2024 BTG Ambassador Spotlight

102

Centralized Caregiver Operations with Sage

103

Sales, Marketing and Affordability with Asset Manager Sherrie Bebell of CPA

104

Wellness Discussion with Kyle Gardner, COO of NIC MAP Vision

105

ASHA 2024 Mid-Year Meeting Preview with President David Schless

106

Active Adult Deep Dive with Greystar Pioneer Michael Levine

107

Procare HR Case Study with Chris Krebsbach of RM Management and Brett Landrum

108

Senior Living Startup Journey with Austin Steele

109

Owner, Operator, Developer Insights with Brad Kraus of Spectrum Retirement

110

Aviva Senior Living Growth Platform with President Dennis Murphy

111

Why Veteran Benefits Matter to Senior Living Operators in 2024

112

AI Data Launch: NIC MAP Vision Releases First-of-Its-Kind AI Tool

113

Leveraging Care for Smarter Care with Co-Founder Raj Mehra

114

Understanding Future Consumers to Meet Their Needs with Rodney Harrell of AARP

115

Love Meter Launch with Tech Founder Charles Mann

116

The Use of Technology in the Safety and Security of Residents and Staff with Accushield CEO

117

Data Trends and Occupancy in the Senior Housing Market with NIC MAP Vision COO Kyle Gardner

118

Intergenerational Success Story Told by Jamie Korzan of Oppidan

119

Seniors Housing Valuation and Forecast from Industry Founder Alan Plush

120

2024 NIC Spring Conference Preview with Lisa McCracken

121

Collaterals, Care, and Community Leaders from SMASH Marketing and Sales Summit

122

Executing A Successful New Development Strategy with Discovery Senior Living COO Bill Sciortino

123

ASHA 2024 Annual Meeting Preview with President David Schless

124

Valuation Expert Aron Will Gives Forecast for 2024

125

BTG Christmas + Season 6 Recap

126

Conversational Leadership, Social Media, and Qualified Leads with SMASH Marketing Experts

127

Building a Family Culture in Senior Living with CEO Chris Belford

128

Building a Passionate Team at the Community Level with Traci-Taylor Roberts of Sodalis Senior Living

129

Labor Management Solutions with Procare HR Founder and Co-CEO Brett Landrum

130

Why Operators Should Embrace AI with NIC MAP Vision CEO Arick Morton

131

Strategy, Leadership, and Results from SMASH Marketing and Sales Summit 2023

132

How a SNF Staffing Mandate Would Impact Seniors Housing with VIUM Managing Director Scott Tittle

133

Work-Life Blend with VP of Growth and Development Lacy Jungman

134

Leads, Conversion, and Transparency with Vitality Senior Living VP of Sales and Marketing Christy Cunningham

135

The Strategic Leader’s Playbook: 3 Tactics for Transformative Thinking with Anthony Ormsbee-Hale

136

Senior Living Bootcamp Graduates Discuss Week-Long Community Experience

137

3 Tips to Improve Community Performance with BTG Ambassador Erin Thompson

138

How Applicant Tracking Systems Improve Your Business with Procare HR Founder Brett Landrum

139

A Developer’s Perspective on Active Adult and Value-Based Care with Laurie Schultz

140

Aline Integration and Data Update with President Erin Hayes

141

How to Keep Hospitality Simple with Aaron Fish

142

Value-Based Care Movement with Alan Fairbanks

143

NIC Academy Launch with NIC CEO Ray Braun

144

Best of Operations 2023 Featuring BTG Guests

145

2023 NIC Fall Conference Preview from COO Chuck Harry

146

Combating Isolation Through Improved Hearing with Hamilton CapTel's Dave Blanchard

147

New Operator with Focus on Repositioning Communities with Founder Dan Williams

148

The Power of Personal and Professional Brands with Christy Van Der Westhuizen and Sara Mitchell

149

Transaction Update with Sim Goldberg of Meridian Capital Group

150

How One Adult Daughter’s Experience is Changing Resident Engagement with Tech

151

Development, Design and Deal Making with Chris Hoard of Distinctive Living

152

AI, ChatGPT and Senior Living: What to Know

153

Communication is Key in Hiring with BTG Contributor Chris Heinz

154

Active Adult Topics and Trends for 2023 with Architect Daniel Levy

155

The Strategic Leader’s Playbook: 3 Tactics for Transformational Leadership with Anthony Ormsbee-Hale

156

ASHA Mid-Year Meeting Preview with David Schless

157

Strategies to Hire and Retain the Best Employees with Managing Partner Katie Churchill

158

Senior Living CRM Solutions for 2023 with CEO Brad Frasher

159

Market Update for Buyers and Sellers with Matt Alley

160

Agency and Flex Staffing with Kevala CEO Todd Owens

161

Wellness Pioneer Leads in Healthy Living with Leon Grundstein

162

NIC Map Vision Data Download with COO Kyle Gardner

163

Sales and Marketing Integration with Frontier CRO CMO Kathy Swann

164

Master Class Market Update with Industry Expert Aron Will

165

How Virtual Reality is Shaping Senior Living Therapy with MyndVR and Select Rehabilitation

166

French-Inspired West Coast Living with Cogir Senior Living CEO David Eskenazy

167

How VA Benefits Could Help Solve Affordability with Founder Suzette Graham

168

How Adopting the Airbnb Experience Could Impact Senior Living Sales and Marketing

169

Accushield Case Study with AgeWell Solvere Living

170

Aspenwood’s Urban Luxury Model Discussion with President Heather Tussing

171

2023 Senior Housing Market Update Challenges and Opportunities with Alex Loo of Hudson Realty Capital

172

Increasing Human Connection Through Improved Hearing with Dave Blanchard, Hamilton CapTel

173

Increase Occupancy by Addressing the Emotional Process of Relocation

174

Using Technology to Personalize Resident Apartments with Blue Fingerprint

175

ASHA Annual Meeting Preview with David Schless

176

A CEO’s Journey to Close the Gap in Senior Care with Jeff Salter

177

BTG Christmas + Season 5 Recap

178

2023 NIC Spring Conference Preview from Program Program Committee Chair Colleen Blumenthal

179

The Evolution of Tech for Seniors with Atria Senior Living CTO

180

Government Enforcement and Healthcare Investigations Discussed with Waller

181

Bonus Episode: Guest Hosts Featured

182

Breaking: Industry Referral Company Referah Launches in Senior Living

183

Why Culture Matters During a Labor Shortage with Brandywine Living Chief of Staff

184

How Culture Helps Residents Live Their Dreams, Trilogy Health Services CEO Leigh Ann Barney

185

Breaking News Merger and Benchmark Study with Data Expert Erin Hayes

186

Market Identification and Operations with MedCore Partners’ Tiffany Cobern

187

Breast Cancer Survivor Discusses Leadership Principles in the Face of Trauma

188

Why Serving A Culturally Diverse Group of Seniors is Driving CEO Arun Paul

189

Growth and Changes in Today’s Operations with Regional Provider and Industry Veteran Marcus Van Ameringen

190

Local Family Operator Proves Success Through Specialty Focus with Founder Susie Finley

191

Why Thinking Outside of the Box is Not Enough with Change Maker William Swearingen

192

Sales and Marketing Messaging with Jeff Gronemeyer of Conversion Logix

193

Motivational Speaker Inky Johnson: VIP Ignite Experience Keynote Podcast

194

Aging with Dignity: How Five Wishes Can Change Your Life with Joanne Eason

195

Tips for Navigating Owner-Operator Relationships from Industry Veteran Damon Thomas

196

It’s Time to Dream Again Nashville

197

FSLA President Gail Matillo Joins Bridge the Gap

198

NIC Fall Conference Preview from COO Chuck Harry

199

Growing Bolder Founder Mark Middleton Shares Visions for Reshaping Aging with Marc Middleton

200

America’s Got Talent Finalist Performs on BTG with Max Major

201

Care for the Caregiver: How Chaplain Services Impact Employee Retention with John Mileson

202

Reaching Leads the Way They Want to Be Reached Through Innovative Tech

203

Workforce Trends and Staffing Solutions with Recruiter Katie Churchill

204

How VR is Shaping Digital Health for Older Adults, MyndVR CEO