Raising Tech hosts Amber Bardon and Rachel Lugge join BTG for a recap of the launch of the Parasol Alliance podcast plus announce a new company brand of transforming technology culture in senior living.Raising Tech Podcast here.VIP Ignite Experience 2022 details here.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.

Cheers to the new year! What better way to kick off Season 5 than with Bridge the Gap hosts Josh Crisp and Lucas McCurdy taking us on a recap an incredible journey to the 5th year of the podcast.Ambassador information here. NEW BTG Magazine is available for a free read.Meet the 2022 Contributors.The VIP Ignite Experience 2022 is set for August 29-30, 2022 in Nashville, Tennessee. Request an invitation here. Follow VIP Ignite Experience on Instagram. Sign up for the BTG Newsletter. Tune in to Raising Tech podcast powered by Parasol Alliance and Activities Strong podcast powered by Linked Senior.Tune in each Wednesday for a new episode of the Contributor Wednesday series! Visit our website for more episodes and information at BTGvoice.com.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.

Shawn Corzine, Founder & CEO at SilverPoint Senior Living, discusses the importance of operator collaboration and how being intentional directly influences purpose in the senior living industry.Apply to become a BTG Ambassador here.Powered by supporting partners OneDay, 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

John Peterson discusses how intergenerational relationships, formed through the nonprofit Seniors4Seniors.org, create a connection that allows high school students and senior mentors to fight depression and isolation.Connect with Seniors4Seniors founder/CEO Eric Peterson and president John Peterson.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

Traci Taylor-Roberts, President of Sodalis Senior Living, discusses the design elements that impact residents living with dementia and how “The Bridges Program” is a socialization answer for those living in seniors housing. Traci also discusses the importance of attracting a younger workforce to help stay innovative and fresh.Apply to become a BTG Ambassador. Powered by supporting partners OneDay, 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

Chris Hollister, Chair and CEO of Pegasus Senior Living, speaks on the change in active adult demographics and how labor has become one of the industry’s biggest challenges.Apply to become a BTG Ambassador here. Powered by supporting partners OneDay, 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

Julie Ferguson, Senior Vice President and Sector Leader, Senior Living at Ryan Companies US, Inc. discusses the impact of construction costs and labor challenges plus optimistic insight on the future of seniors housing developments.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

Dave Keaton, President of Retirement Center Management, discusses the opportunities for hotel and hospitality employment to move into senior living and the empathetic leadership required to retain great team members.Watch Kimberly Varley on BTG Network HERE. 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

Dan Revie, Managing Director at Ziegler Investment Banking, discusses the positive movement past the pandemic and foresight into trends for current and future M&A transactions. Listen to Don Husi on Ep. 147 and Dan Hermann on Ep. 58.Ziegler 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 - Marketing

From the football field to senior living advocate, Nathan Jones, VP of Sales at Senior Living Transparency Council, shares his passion for seniors and the pathway to shaping the perception of the industry.Listen to Ep. 139 with Francis from Cameroon.Learn about the Telethon To Support CDVTA Cameroon and donate here. 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

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.

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

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

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

Intergenerational pioneer Jane Rohde, Principal at JSR Associates, discusses the vision for multi generational and affordable housing options in senior living. Learn about the nonprofit Live Together.Connect with Jane on Instagram.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

Creating safer environments through electrolyzed water via electrostatic sprayers to maximize cleanliness in communities. President of Business Development, Dan Lawson shares how the Viking Pure natural cleaning and disinfecting solutions are positively impacting the senior living industry.Viking Pure helped create a safer environment at 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 - Marketing

Dr. Cameron Camp, Director of Research and Development at the Center for Applied Research in Dementia, discusses the revolutionary research and approach for care partners of persons living with Dementia.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

Lauren Dykovitz is a writer and author, who lives in New Jersey with her husband and two black labs. Her mom was diagnosed with Early Onset Alzheimer’s in July 2010 at the age of 62. Lauren was only 25 years old at the time. She quit her full-time job and became a caregiver for her mom at age 28.Lauren started the Life, Love, and Alzheimer’s blog and social media pages to document her journey and share her experience as a caregiver. She self-published her first book Learning to Weather the Storm: A Story of Life, Love, and Alzheimer’s in 2017 and her second book When Only Love Remains: Surviving My Mom’s Battle with Early Onset Alzheimer’s in 2021. Although her mom passed in April 2020, it is Lauren’s mission to help others on their Alzheimer’s journey by sharing stories and lessons from her personal experience. In many ways, she feels like she is just getting started!Connect with Lauren on Instagram.Connect with Lauren on Facebook.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

VIP Ignite Experience keynote speaker, Scott Hamilton, successfully bridged the gap between sports and entertainment. He is a motivational speaker, television broadcaster, best-selling author, humanitarian, cancer survivor, eternal optimist and one of the most popular figure skaters in the world. As a champion and survivor, he is a constant reminder that with faith, fortitude and determination, anything is possible.Author of Finish First.Twitter:   @ScottHamiton84Instagram:   @ScottHamilton84Facebook:  @ScottHamilton1984Powered 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

Adam Benton, Co-founder of Stellar Senior Living, discusses demographic trends in senior living. The Utah-based family-owned senior living operator shares how congregate socialization plays a role in senior’s days as well as what we can expect from looking at birth rates by generation. 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

Allison Serrao of Freedom Keepers United is an experienced homeschooling mother of 3, independent music venue owner, and CEO, running a worldwide nonprofit organization that advocates for patient + consumer (human) rights globally. She discusses vaccines, the government and choices.Connect with Freedom Keepers on Instagram Connect with Allison on InstagramOver the last decade, Allison has had the incredible honor of developing focused community groups that meet the specific needs of those who partake. Her work includes facilitating community opportunities for young mothers, homeschooling families, and medical freedom advocates, providing resources for families as they grow, supporting prenatal and postpartum mothers, empowering families to make informed medical decisions for their health and over 300+ hours of grassroots lobbying efforts at the California state Capitol.Her life's work is to raise her children, to help others and to empower others to help themselves. With a collective effort made by volunteers, the grassroots organization,Freedom Keepers, has expanded from one chapter in CA, to over 60 chapters worldwide. Each chapter United in our mission to preserve medical freedom and build sustainable communities for families and individuals affected by medical mandates.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

Steve Kennedy, Executive Managing Director, and Scott Tittle, Managing Director – Head of Government Relations and External Affairs, at Vium Capital share about their new focus on advocacy in Washington and providing even better advice to clients. In this episode, we also discuss challenges that seniors housing and healthcare providers are facing and an important perspective on the future PPE spending and more. Learn about Vium Capital.Vium is a VIP Ignite Experience partner. View here.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

Vitale Buford, The Imperfectionist, brings her perfectionism training and concepts to life in a fun and relatable way, empowering teams and companies to transform the way they work, produce, and relate. A change agent transforming organizations, groups, and individuals, Vitale is an iPEC-certified executive coach, trainer, international speaker, and author.Featured in The New York Times, she is the author of the book, Addicted to Perfect, detailing her 10-year struggle with Adderall and perfectionism. Her experience includes more than a decade working in marketing and business development for a variety of industries and professional service organizations. She combines her personal experience, professional education and training, and her specialized healing techniques together to create a unique coaching system – one that gets to the root of the issue to bring about lasting and real change.  Order Addicted to Perfect HERE.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

For the older adult who is not ready to move to a senior living community yet, a technology-driven solution like UpsideHōM might be the answer. Jake Rothstein, Founder & CEO, discusses the partnership opportunities between the healthy aging adult and the traditional senior living community.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

Building trust within a company means hands-on action for Rebekah Stratton, Corporate Director of Sales and Marketing at Cambridge Retirement Living. As Rebekah shared in the LinkedIn post that caught the attention of BTG, customer service is a theme that defines her team’s culture.Powered by supporting partners 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

VIP: very important people. Josh Crisp and Lucas McCurdy dive into an overview of the inaugural VIP Ignite Experience taking place August 16-17, 2021. The invite-only event is limited to 200 attendees including senior living industry owners, operators, developers and vendors. We are building trust and igniting change together.Keynote speakers: Jesse Itzler and Dale DupreeEntertainment: Jay AllenSinger Songwriters Round: Cary Barlowe, Josh Thompson and Steven Lee Olsen Meet the Partners.Request YOUR invite.Powered by supporting partners 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

Caregiver, advocate, speaker, and Founder of Caregivers for Compromise, Mary Daniel, shares the emotional story of taking a part-time dishwasher position at her husband’s memory care community during the lockdown. She witnessed the impact of isolation directly through her husband Steve, and now, her mission is to empower caregivers to boldly advocate for their loved ones. Mary welcomes other families and caregivers to join her in the fight by lobbying, educating, and making changes for seniors.Read More: Florida Woman Takes Job At Memory Care Facility To See Husband During PandemicWoman takes dishwashing job to be near husband with Alzheimer’sPowered by supporting partners 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

Eloise Theisen, Chief Nursing Officer at Leaf411, addresses the stigmas associated with cannabis and the evidence that shows results in senior adults usage of cannabis.Powered by supporting partners 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

Dr. Jennifer Stelter, Consultant for LinkedSenior, discusses the purpose of the Resident Engagement Institute (REI) which is to define a new era in resident engagement by establishing tools, methodologies, strategies, and benchmarks that are implementable for senior living operators. The work of the institute will be measurable and quantifiable on satisfaction and health & well-being outcomes.She is a Clinical Psychologist, certified Alzheimer’s Disease and Dementia care trainer, and co-owner of NeuroEssence.Powered by supporting partners 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

OneDay is empowering businesses to become storytellers through video. Co-founder and CEO Clint Lee discusses the features of the new OneDay for Senior Living 4.0 experience which includes instant 2-way messaging with prospects, insights dashboards, and much more.Want to see OneDay in action? Book a demo HERE.For more information about the podcast, visit BTGvoice.comEpisode powered by OneDay

Orla Concannon shares her lifelong passion for serving elders, nature and therapeutic horticulture. She discusses the social and sensory stimulation provided by gardening and the techniques that spark positive memories for aging adults. Learn about Eldergrow. Powered by supporting partners 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

Torey Riso shares about the opportunity to evolve to better our industry, the importance of a strategy, and how using data and analytics builds a solid foundation. Torey is the Managing Director and Leader of Healthcare Real Estate, Seniors Housing, and Long-Term Care at Huron Consulting Group.Powered by supporting partners 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

Courtney Dean, Exec. Director with Frontier Management always felt “behind” in education. She took the nontraditional route after high school and was married at 19. She followed her husband who was in the US Air Force to different states and countries - and she waited on edge through his rotations in Iraq and Afghanistan. It was then that Courtney became employed by the USAF in lodging and hospitality. As her work experience grew, she couldn’t help but feel like a late bloomer when pursuing higher education. During her quest for education, Courtney continued to work full-time, some semesters commuting 2 hours North through the snow to get to night classes. Other semesters were spent waking up at 3:30 AM to study and complete lectures before a full day of work.In May 2021, at 28 years old, Courtney became a first-generation college graduate. Her advice: It’s never “too late” to START, you’re never “too old” to LEARN, and life is never “too busy” to DO!”See her post.Powered by supporting partners 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

Purpose transcends ego.” This was one of the many quotable quotes that came from the discussion between James and Anna Hall, the Chief Purpose Officer for Connected Living and the inventor of the Purpose Equation.  In this episode, James delves into the topic of purpose and how it relates to greater leadership effectiveness.Anna also shares some of her techniques by walking James through his own purpose equation. This is sure to be an episode that you bookmark for you to return to more than once.  How do you define your purpose?  Do you lead in a way that invites the people on your team to live within their purpose?  Vulnerable insights ahead. Let’s dig in.Connect with James on LinkedIn, Instagram & Twitter.Level Up is powered by Bear Wise Consulting.

Interior Designer Melissa Banko discusses design trends and challenges in the senior living industry. We also discuss the collaboration between Fairfield Chair and Banko Design on a brand-new furniture collection. The collection will be centered around durability and cleanability with an emphasis on comfort and sophistication through a selection of curated dining and bistro pieces for Fairfield’s senior living division.Read More.Hosts:Lucas McCurdy, @SeniorLivingFan Owner, The Bridge Group Construction; Senior Living Construction Renovation - CapEx - Reposition   Sara Mitchell, @saramitchelltv, Director of Communications, Solinity MarketingPowered by supporting partners Propel Insurance, Enquire, LTC REIT, Solinity, and The Bridge Group ConstructionYouTube Instagram Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Joshua Crisp, Founder Solinity; Senior Living Consultation - Management - Development - Marketing

Dale Dupree, Leader of The Sales Rebellion, gives insight into the VIP Ignite Experience and what the 200 guests can expect from the August 2021 event. He encourages senior living professionals to come willing, come ready, and bring the authentic you! Powered by supporting partners 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

Ric D’Amico is an experienced Senior Living Developer who helps organizations deliver dynamic environments that transform the way residents experience and thrive in their communities. Ric discusses how meaningful programs and purpose-driven amenities impact residents, families, and teams. Connect with Ric on LinkedIn.Powered by supporting partners 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

Andy is the co-founder and Chief Marketing Officer of Orbit Media Studios. He’s spent about two decades helping companies to really get their content marketing right. James and Andy discuss what it really means to be a thought leader, and how such a person can put their growing influence to work for the benefit of others. Whether you lead a marketing team or not and whether you consider yourself a thought leader in your industry or not, everyone can benefit from thinking about their personal content strategy. Content, after all, is all about communication, and the ability to effectively communicate is a core tenet of leading.“The philosophy of the content marketer is to help the person make the best buying decision. They are educators...guiding this person through the decision-making process.” Connect with James on LinkedIn, Instagram & Twitter.Level Up is powered by Bear Wise Consulting.

In the fall of 2021, Boston University School of Hospitality is offering a new master's level concentration in Senior Living. Leora Lanz, Chair of Master of Management in Hospitality discusses opportunities for students to gain a deeper understanding of the industry!Learn MORE.Introduced by BTG Ambassador Zach BowyerPowered by supporting partners 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

The industry has seen major shifts in the design process as a result of the pandemic. Designer Keri Moore of 828 Design discusses the top 3 challenges in senior living design and updates on changes in lead time, freight expenses, and installation.Powered by supporting partners 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

James Lee reunites with managers from the first community where he was an Executive Director to recall and revisit what elements of their leadership culture made the team special.  Does culture correlate to performance?  How does an interview signal the culture of the leader and the team? How do you get an entire group of people to buy into and contribute to a positive culture? In this episode, we take a look behind the curtain to ask the central question about culture and its relevance in business - does culture impact performance? Meet the Guests:Karen Dooley - the Sales and Marketing Director.  Today she is the Sales and Marketing Director at Memory Care of Westover Hills in San Antonio, TXLora Williams - the Health and Wellness Director.  Today she is the owner of Williams Career School of Excellence in San Marcos, TXAngela Mattingly - the Memory Care Program Coordinator.  Today she is the Sales and Marketing Director with Civitas Senior Living.Connect with James on LinkedIn, Instagram & Twitter.Level Up is powered by Bear Wise Consulting.

BTG Ambassador and EVP of Diaz Fritz Group, Chris Hoard, shares his drive and passion to connect generations and how being the “bridge” in construction and in relationships is key.Powered by supporting partners 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

Creating an IT strategy with residents in mind, Amber Bardon, CEO of Parasol Alliance, discusses pain points and solutions of IT conversations that are taking place in senior living communities.Powered by supporting partners 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

Monte Pedersen enjoyed a 35-year career in hospitality management before deciding to form his own leadership and training firm focused on Strategy Execution Management.  In this episode, James and Monte discuss some basic concepts of strategy formation, execution, and how it all ties to taking care of the people who make up your company. Key takeaways offered in this episode will help leaders to examine their own company’s strategy execution and their role in creating a culture around accountability to one another.  Get out your pen and notebook!  This episode has a lot of nuggets of wisdom throughout.Connect with James on LinkedIn, Instagram & Twitter.Level Up is powered by Bear Wise Consulting.

The Geriatric Whisperer and BTG Ambassador, Micah Hunt, shares how his journey, faith and gift of listening impacts his passion for the senior living industry. Hear how an accidental career change that began as a lifeguard paved the way for a heart for seniors.Powered by supporting partners 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

What’s happening with the BTG Network? Hosts Josh Crisp and Lucas McCurdy give a state of the network, recap exciting growth, and announce the upcoming Mastermind Event that is set to take place this summer.HighlightsMeet the Contributors Jerald Cosey, Cara Silletto, Christy Cunningham, David Hopkins.#ActivitiesStrong Executive Edition series is powered by LinkedSenior.Meet the inaugural BTG Ambassadors.Newly launched Level Up leadership podcast hosted by James Lee. Join the BTG Club on Clubhouse.Shoutout to podcast partnersPropel Insurance, Enquire, LTC REIT, Solinity, and The Bridge Group ConstructionThis podcast is produced by Executive Producer Sara Mitchell and Solinity Marketing.Watch this episode HERE.Powered by supporting partners 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

Whether you create your own or use one that someone else created that resonates with you, having a leadership model to follow can be useful to anchor and organize your leadership thinking.  In this episode, James Lee shares the MBAR leadership model that he has developed and uses in his leadership roles. This is a great episode to watch on YouTube for the visual aid.Level Up is powered by Bear Wise Consulting.

Meet the inaugural Bridge the Gap Network Ambassadors! The 15 Ambassadors represent 13 states and are tasked with taking the mission of BTG, to inform, educate, and influence the future of the senior housing industry, to their companies, teams, and influences. Connect with our ambassadors on Linkedin: Zach BowyerLavonda CantrellMichelle ClarkSierra DavisElizabeth DooleyChris HeinzChristopher HoardMicah HuntJacqueline HurtMatt KelleyMichael MohattJulie PodewitzMatt ReinersBrenda RichyCrissy ToheyPowered by supporting partners 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