In this episode of Disrupt & Discuss Podcast, we sit down with Louise Collier, founder of ForMyHOA.com, to unpack her journey from HOA volunteer to entrepreneur.
Louise shares how she turned community board frustrations into a thriving HOA management business, scaling from one neighborhood to managing multiple communities. She opens up about balancing family, leadership, and legacy building, and why emotional wellness matters when you’re running both a 9–5 career and a growing business.
If you’ve ever wondered:
- How do you start and scale a business from scratch?
- What does it really take to manage HOAs successfully?
- How do you balance entrepreneurship with family and wellness?
👉 This conversation is for you.
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⏱️ Timestamps
0:00 – Welcome & Intro to Louise
2:00 – How Louise Got Into HOA Management
5:00 – Starting Her Company in 2019
10:00 – HOA Rules Explained (and Misunderstood)
18:00 – Wellness, Balance & Boundaries
25:00 – Community Engagement vs. Management
35:00 – Family Support & Spousal Roles
45:00 – Setting Boundaries with Residents
55:00 – Legacy, Scaling, and Mentorship
1:05:00 – Fun “Hella Awkward” Question
1:10:00 – Closing Thoughts & Global Shoutouts
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