The "HOA - It's A True Story" podcast was created as an educational platform to spread knowledge and insights about the HOA and multifamily industries. It is presented by the team at G.B. Group Construction, who draw on their 35 years of experience in multifamily housing to share trending information. The podcast features guests who are industry experts, providing valuable perspectives on this specialized field, along with a few entertaining stories.
Regan Brown, Host; Bill Mann, President of The G.B. Group Construction & Painting; and Kelly Zibell, Senior Vice President of Communitas, interview Doreen Tejeda, Senior Vice President of Operations for Gordian Business Solutions, as she discusses essential leadership skills.
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00:00 Introduction and Background
02:47 The Four Key Traits of Effective Leadership
05:48 Communication and Difficult Conversations in Leadership
10:...
Regan Brown, Host, interviews Joe Rocky of Elite Business Conversations about the concept of absentee ownership and its benefits for business owners, especially those looking to retire or transition their businesses to the next generation.
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00:00 Introduction and Overview
03:00 The Benefits of Absentee Ownership
08:49 Implementing Absentee Ownership in Any Company
14:46 Creating a Legacy of Income for Future Generations
23:23 E...
Regan Brown, Host; Bill Mann, President of The G.B. Group Construction & Painting; and Kelly Zibell, Senior Vice President of Communitas, interview Stacy Gerowitz, a community manager and board member of CACM, as she shares her community's journey with Pickleball.
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00:00 Introduction and Background
01:48 Converting Tennis Courts to Pickleball Courts
05:56 The Noise Issue and Complaints
09:05 The Popularity of Pickleba...
Regan Brown, Host; Bill Mann, President of The G.B. Group Construction & Painting; and Kelly Zibell Senior Vice President of Communitas interview Amy Tinetti, a shareholder at Hughes Gill Cochrane Tinetti, P.C. They delve into the consequences for HOAs that have not complied with SB 326.
Regan Brown, Host, interviews Barry Gluck from Wasens Water Monitoring. They discuss Wasens technology for preventing water leaks in mid-rise and high-rise buildings.
Regan Brown, Host, and Bill Mann, President of The G.B. Group Construction & Painting, interview Jennifer Viley, founder and CEO of Parker Beth Search Partners, to discuss hiring trends for skilled workers and the challenges that come with them.
Regan Brown, Host, interviews Jasmine Hale, an attorney and partner at Berding & Weil Law Firm, about the trend of vendors financing repairs for HOAs.
Regan Brown, Host, and Bill Mann, President of The G.B. Group Construction & Painting, interview Rana Bayadi, the principal consultant for AXIS Building Envelope Design, about AB 11010 and building facade inspections in San Francisco.
Regan Brown, Host, and Bill Mann, President of The G.B. Group Construction & Painting, interview Robert Browning, President of Browning Reserve Group, about national reserve study standards.
Regan Brown, Host; Bill Mann, President of The G.B. Group Construction & Painting; and Kelly Zibell from Divergent Consulting interview Sean Hann, the CEO of Dead Inventory Store, discussing their approach to providing savings on building materials by utilizing dead inventory.
Regan Brown, Host; Bill Mann, President of The G.B. Group Construction & Painting; and Kelly Zibell from Divergent Consulting interview Meagan Svendsen, the Director of Marketing at AVELAR, and Wendy Miller, the Vice President of Sales at CAM Construction and Painting. They share their insights and experiences as women navigating the construction industry.
Regan Brown, Host, and Bill Mann, President of The G.B. Group Construction & Painting, interview Linda Cunningham, a senior estimator at The G.B. Group Construction & Painting, she shares her experience and challenges as a woman in estimating.
Regan Brown, Host, and Bill Mann, President of The G.B. Group Construction & Painting, interview Lisa Triplett, President of Bay Area Property Services. They discuss the challenges of managing remote employees and the transition to a hybrid work model.
Regan Brown, Host; Bill Mann, President of The G.B. Group Construction & Painting; and Kelly Zibell from Divergent Consulting interview Jennifer Wada, the principal owner of Wada Government Relations and a lobbyist for HOA legislation. They discuss updates on HOA-related bills in California for 2024.
Regan Brown, Host, and Kelly Zibell from Divergent Consulting, engage in a compelling conversation with Mandi Newton, Vice President of Marketing at Varsity Painting. She shares her experience as a homeowner and board member dealing with the installation of pickleball courts in her community.
Regan Brown, Host, and Bill Mann, President of The G.B. Group Construction & Painting, interview Kieran Purcell, an attorney and the managing shareholder of Epsten Law Firm, as well as the chair of CLAC. They discuss the importance of HOA participation in following HOA legislation.
Regan Brown, Host; Bill Mann, Russell Brown, and Lauren Caliz of The G.B. Group Construction & Painting have a conversation discussing SB 326, the final year in meeting the inspection requirements.
Regan Brown, Host, Bill Mann, President of The G.B. Group Construction & Painting and Kelly Zibell, Owner of DC Group interview Andrew Hay, CEO of Helsing Group, about the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in homeowners associations.
Regan Brown, Host, interviews Claudia Farias Jimenez, manager of a large master with three sub communities in a high-volume tourist destination.
Regan Brown, Host, and Bill Mann, President of The G.B. Group Construction & Painting interview Steve Severaid, President of the Greenspan Company Adjusters International, about the insurance crisis in California and the role of public adjusters in helping HOAs navigate insurance claims.
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