Voices of Hospice Leadership Podcast

Voices of Hospice Leadership Podcast

Welcome to the Voices of Hospice Leadership Podcast. On this podcast, we cover the most effective ways to grow your Hospice Agency. You will hear from professionals in the industry on what has worked for them and how you can implement the same tactics and techniques to take your practice to the next level.

Episodes

November 14, 2025 56 mins

Why This Episode Matters for Hospice Leaders

When families hesitate, your census suffers. In this episode, you’ll learn practical language and field-tested frameworks to move families from fear to clarity, earn clinician buy-in, and empower your team to follow through without getting “salesy.”

What You’ll Learn (At A Glance)

  • Eligibility Vs. Readiness: How to guide families without pressure
  • The “Hospice Bank Account” Analogy: A simp...
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RN leader Ashleigh Lugar (Merrill Gardens) shares how “not matching energy,” empowering staff, and early hospice education turn high-emotion moments into better outcomes for residents and families plus the top 5 signs it’s time to consider hospice in assisted living.

Today’s guest is Ashleigh Lugar, RN, Regional Director of Health Services at Merrill Gardens. With 20 years in senior living and hospice, Ashleigh breaks down compassio...

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Welcome to another episode of the Voices of Hospice Leadership Podcast. In this conversation, host Brian Frantz sits down with Kait McEwen, founder of Peaceful Passage, to explore how her work complements hospice services and provides families with much needed support during the end of life journey.

Kait brings a unique, non-medical perspective that focuses on advocacy, logistical planning, and guiding families through what can ofte...

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In this episode of Voices of Hospice Leadership, Brian Frantz sits down with Sannie Lee, Area Director of Sales at Suncrest Care in Sacramento. Sannie shares how a “boots on the ground” approach—built on visibility, consistency, and a strong internal culture—has helped Suncrest stand out in a crowded market.

From avoiding “muffin marketing” to building real relationships with referral partners, Sannie dives into what it takes to gro...

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In this powerful episode of The Voices of Hospice Leadership, host Brian Frantz sits down with Keely Vacca, Hospice Administrator at Elara Caring, to explore the personal and professional journey that led her into hospice leadership. From early inspiration during nursing school to guiding teams through the challenges of end-of-life care, Keely shares what continues to drive her passion for this meaningful work.

Topics include:

  • Th...
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In our very first episode, host Brian Frantz sits down with Lisa Glynn, R.N., and Co-Founder of Golden Rule Hospice, to discuss what sets her hospice agency apart in the highly competitive Atlanta market. Lisa shares her journey in hospice care, the founding of Golden Rule Hospice, and how the company has grown over the past nine years.

They dive into the challenges of marketing hospice services, the power of online presence and rev...

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November 6, 2024 3 mins

Welcome to the Voices of Hospice Leadership Podcast. Check out this episode to learn who we are, what you can expect from this podcast and why you should listen. 

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