Trying this new feature on Substack where I read a post and add some off the cuff commentary. Sort of a mini-ROMA, centered around a written piece. Let me know what you think. Is this a good format? Should I do more? This is a public episode. If you’d like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit chrisryan.subst…

On a mission to achieve exceptional quality outcomes by leading a world-class care team. BTG Ambassador Austin Steele, Chief Strategy Officer of Journey, shares the strategies that his team is adopting to keep employees satisfied in the workplace, plus his thoughts on the future of Journey. This episode was recorded at the NIC Spring Conference. Sp…

A few months ago, someone mentioned that a dude had walked to Crestone from Colorado Springs — which is a SERIOUS walk over some very rugged mountains — and that he was some kind of Sasquatch expert. I was intrigued, but I have to admit that I assumed the guy was a wild-eyed wayward soul who’d had a bit too much psilocybin and not enough common sen…

Brad Kraus, President and COO of Spectrum Retirement Communities, discusses constantly improving strategies for integrated owner, operator, and developer groups. Plus, Brad dives into the importance of creating a corporate and community culture where team members' voices are heard. This episode was recorded at the ASHA Annual Meeting. Sponsored by …

Following the birth of their daughter, Jack McClure and his wife Alana decided to continue their life of adventure. They set their sights on thru-hiking the Pacific Crest Trail from Canada to Mexico as a family, beginning when their daughter was 9 months old. What followed was a 1,500 mile odyssey filled not only with primeval forests and sweeping …

Dennis Murphy discusses his growth platform of AVIVA and positive changes around turnaround communities and senior housing transactions for 2024. This episode was recorded at the ASHA Annual Meeting. Sponsored by Accushield, Aline, NIC MAP Vision, Procare HR, Sage, Hamilton CapTel, Service Master, Patriot Angels, The Bridge Group Construction and S…

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit chrisryan.substack.com * Can/should we slow down the development of AI? * Frans de Waal: “Because the role of sex in society is such a loaded and controversial issue, scientists have tended to downplay this side of bonobo behavior…. Sexual encounters of the bonobo kind are strikingly cas…

Patriot Angels leaders Suzette Graham and Mary Sue Patchett discuss the importance of aiding veterans and their spouses through the process of obtaining benefits. Helping U.S. wartime heroes and spouses pay for their senior care is the mission of Patriots Angels. This episode was recorded at the ASHA Annual Meeting. Sponsored by Accushield, Aline, …

This episode covers the Last Ronin The Lost Years issue #2. The Ronin is on the move from the carnage of the village he left behind, and is in pursuit of the Mysterious Master Yip that was mentioned in Master Splinter's Journal. The Four Young Turtles learn a classic story about Casey Jones and the Turtles from Casey Marie Jones. Then the Ronin is …

Adam’s name comes up a lot in Crestone. He and his family have been around for a long time, he runs a local business, currently serves on the Town Board of Trustees, is running for County Commissioner, and seems to be admired and respected by pretty much everyone. This is my favorite kind of podcast to bring you, where I’m getting to know the guest…

Discover how NIC MAP Vision’s newest AI data launch will be a help to operators in a variety of different ways, including creating offering memorandums, screening job candidates, rent roll analysis, and more with Kyle Gardner, COO of NIC Map Vision. This episode was recorded at the NIC Spring Conference. Sponsored by Accushield, Aline, NIC MAP Visi…

On a mission to address challenges in the senior living industry, CEO & CO-Founder of Sage, Raj Mehra, discusses how his company’s utilization of collected data will face these challenges head-on. Click here to schedule a demo. This episode was recorded at the ASHA Annual Meeting. Sponsored by Accushield, Aline, NIC MAP Vision, Procare HR, Sage, Ha…

In this episode we cover the first issue of the Last Ronin the Lost years. After the loss of his brothers and Father, Michelangelo travels the world in search of meaning and to find a quiet place to die. He almost does, but instead happens across a quiet village where he can spend his remaining days reading Master Splinter's Journal and meditating.…

The housing market is shifting as the needs of the next generation of future consumers are predicted to change. Rodney Harrell, Vice President of Family Home and Community and Housing Lead at AARP, shares the importance for operators to understand the preferences of their future consumers. AARP Future of Housing: The AARP Public Policy Institute’s …

Michael Henry Dunn is a guy who has been around the block a few times. He’s a classically trained actor, having studied at Juilliard. He’s a musician and an activist. He’s an author, journalist, Substacker and scholar who has delved deeply into the controversies around Shakespeare’s true identity, the Code of Chivalry and global human rights. And h…

On a mission to better the resident’s social experience in senior living. Charles Mann, Accushield Founder and CSO, discusses the importance of resident engagement and how data and technology tracking assist communities in ensuring residents receive frequent touchpoints. Love Meter This episode was recorded at the ASHA Annual Meeting. Sponsored by …

We’ve all heard the adage: “Think globally, act locally.” Liza embodies that perspective. She came to the San Luis valley about 30 years ago to work on a buffalo ranch with her husband. Since then, she’s lived a lot of life in this valley. Raising kids, horses, dogs, working as school board president and County Commissioner, and founding and runnin…

In this episode Justin and Eric are joined by the prolific creator of Legacy Comix Patrick Hickey Jr. and artist for Legacy Comix Joshua Adams. Patrick is a Journalist by trade , voice actor and a writer at heart. He has created a world of his own with characters in the gritty vein of Frank Miller and by extension Early Mirage Comics. Patrick has w…

Trained as a neuroscientist, Elliot is the Principle Scientist at a nonprofit called The Good Food Institute, which is focused on building an innovation ecosystem that will accelerate the development of alternatives to conventional/industrialized production of meat, eggs, and dairy. They believe that we can avoid or mitigate the many negative exter…

Safety and security for residents and staff is priority for community leaders. President and CEO/Co-founder at Accushield, Allen Barnes shares the importance of monitoring guests and earning Google reviews. This episode was recorded at the NIC Fall Conference. Sponsored by Accushield, Aline, NIC MAP Vision, Procare HR, Sage, Hamilton CapTel, Servic…

CHARLES DUHIGG is a Pulitzer prize-winning reporter and the author of The Power of Habit, which spent over three years on New York Times bestseller lists. His second book, Smarter Faster Better, was also a New York Times bestseller. His latest book, Supercommunicators, is out now. Charles currently writes for The New Yorker magazine. Intro music “B…

NIC MAP Vision COO Kyle Gardner discusses how NIC MAP Vision’s data set is collecting rate, occupancy, inventory and demand metrics for senior housing, and how these data and trends are providing customers with valuable insight. This episode was recorded at the NIC Fall Conference. Sponsored by Accushield, Aline, NIC MAP Vision, Procare HR, Sage, H…

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit chrisryan.substack.com “Jordi” has one of the most unusual life stories I’ve ever come across — built around a man’s very pure, very unusual love. We talk about being a child of mixed cultures (Spanish and Basque, in his case). What makes someone a “parent” and what constitutes “a family…

On this special episode the Women are storming the Sewers!Guest host Lydie aka: the Channel 6 Chick ( Mikey fan) has brought together two turtle fans to talk with her on the TMNT fandom from a Woman's perspective.Joined by Anya (Donatello Fan) and Amanda (Raph fan) to talk about their unique perspective as Female fans of the TMNT.Listen in as they …

Tune in as Jamie Korzan, VP of Investment Relations at Oppidan Investment Company, shares the success and impact intergenerational communities have had in seniors housing by opening their doors to university and daycare students. This episode was recorded at the NIC Fall Conference. Sponsored by Accushield, Aline, NIC MAP Vision, Procare HR, Sage, …

This Episode is from the Livestream with Danny Harrell and Mike Rooth. Danny who has been working on his book Rebel Grrrls and coloring the TMNT variant covers for Mike, tells us about his origins as a Turtles fan. Then Mike takes the opportunity to Draw his weekly Conan the Barbarian, but with some TMNT flair! We find out just what these two are w…

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit chrisryan.substack.com Wes Atkinson grew up kinda wild and largely unsupervised in a very remote part of Colorado. Nature was his sanctuary. As an adult, Wes ran a thriving outfitting business where he guided hunters all over the world. But then a quiet voice suggested it might be time t…

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit chrisryan.substack.com Amanda Knox is an exoneree, journalist, public speaker, and author of the New York Times best-selling memoir, Waiting to Be Heard. She spent nearly four years in an Italian prison and eight years on trial for a murder she didn’t commit.…

An outlook on ground-up development and value-add acquisition plus construction costs will impact the start of industry products in 2024. Listen to Alan Plush, CEO/Partner of HealthTrust, explain what he’s seeing from development, real estate, and capital solutions. This episode was recorded at the NIC Fall Conference. Sponsored by Accushield, Alin…

“Insights into action” is the theme for the 2024 NIC Spring Conference and we hear an insider’s preview of topics and sessions to expect from Lisa McCracken, Head of Research and Analytics at NIC. Register for the NIC Spring Conference. Bridge the Gap is a proud media sponsor of NIC. Sponsored by Accushield, Aline, NIC MAP Vision, Procare HR, Hamil…

In this episode Justin and Eric are speaking with Artist and TMNT fan Rob aka RZP! His unique style of painting on street signs got our attention last year at Granite State Comic Con. His Villiantober artwork and Instagram posts will show how truly talented he is and you can see his style in everything he does. And boy does he have a great taste in…

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit chrisryan.substack.com Ian is a writer, podcaster (The Mythic Masculine), and filmmaker who is especially interested in exploring a regenerative future and how to get there. We talk primarily about his recent film, “The Village of Lovers.”…

Tune in for conversations from SMASH featuring Brooke Saxon-Spencer, VP of Marketing at Claiborne Senior Living, and Marketing Expert, Dana Smith, as they unpack the “why” behind cutting marketing collaterals and how to support the influential Executive Director role. This episode was recorded at SMASH Sales and Marketing Summit 2023. Sponsored by …

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit chrisryan.substack.com A few of the issues I discuss in this one: Snoring and sleep apnea. Is doubt an expression of humility? Are all emotions, at base, an expression of love? Is deepfake porn an invasion of privacy or a protection of privacy? My picks for the NFL playoffs. Music: “Brig…

Discovery Senior Living is creating a new development strategy in the senior living industry. Tune in to hear Bill Sciortino, COO at Discovery Senior Living, share how his team is creating a collection of brands and operating them effectively while also recruiting and setting team members up for success. This episode was recorded at the NIC Fall Co…

We start off with The TMNT Annual #1 and find Raph and Casey in the heart of a bunch of trouble with the Foot Clan and the Savate! Next is Issue # 21 where the Turtles are surprised by a Clown mask wearing attacker. Picking up with City Fall part one in issue # 22 The Shredder has plans for Leonardo and the Foot Clan uses Casey Jones as bait, part …

Teacher, seeker, musician, traveler, visionary, professor, husband, father, scholar…. Lama Thupten is all these and more. I was lucky enough to hang out with him a bit recently here in Crestone, where he was visiting the Yeshe Khorlo retreat center. This is a public episode. If you’d like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonu…

Don’t miss the preview of the ASHA 2024 Annual Meeting with David Schless, President of ASHA Living. Hear how ASHA addresses national press and provides crisis communication insights, plus the bright future ahead for the seniors housing industry. Bridge the Gap is a proud media sponsor of ASHA. Sponsored by Accushield, Aline, NIC MAP Vision, Procar…

Nick has spent a good chunk of his adult life on an island off the coast of Antarctica at McMurdo Station. He’s a cool guy who is living an extraordinary life in a humble, low-key way. I’m really glad to have met him and, with any luck, we’ll be neighbors before too long! This is a public episode. If you’d like to discuss this with other subscriber…

An update on the current supply and demand of the market from Aron Will, Vice Chairman and Co-Head of National Senior Housing at CBRE Capital Markets. Hear his take on what to expect in 2024 as occupancy increases across the board. This episode was recorded at the NIC Fall Conference. Sponsored by Accushield, Aline, NIC MAP Vision, Procare HR, Hami…

In this episode we cover issues 19 and 20 of the TMNT adventures comic and the Mighty Mutanimals mini series issue #1. First the return of Jaguar and Dreadmon. The Turtles team up in a story that crosses over to the Demonic Null and Skull and Bean from the evil alien insect queen Maligna! The first issue of the Mutant super team The Mighty Mutanima…

🥂 Cheers to another great season of Bridge The Gap! Josh and Lucas wrap up season 6 by highlighting popular episodes from 2023, the incredible industry events #BTGvoice attended, and more! Check out this episode before we buckle into season 7 releasing next week. This episode was recorded at SMASH Sales and Marketing Summit 2023. Sponsored by Accus…

Get ready for another SMASH 2023 recap featuring Author and Executive Coach, Daniel Stillman, Author and Founder and CEO of B Squared Media, Brooke Sellas, and EVP of Warschawski, Sam Tomlinson as they unpack the power of conversational leadership and what it takes to get qualified leads and conversions. This episode was recorded at SMASH Sales and…

Kyle Thiermann first made headlines as a teenager when he released a YouTube video detailing how Bank of America was one of the largest financiers of dirty energy worldwide. This video garnered international media attention, landed him on the stage at TEDx, and caused people to move significant sums of money out of B of A and into local banks aroun…

Reducing agency and stabilizing turnover can be accomplished with a great culture. President and Chief Executive Officer at Sinceri Senior Living, Chris Belford, shares how their initiatives to create a “family-like” culture have resulted in high occupancy rates. This episode was recorded at the NIC Fall Conference. Sponsored by Accushield, Aline, …

In this action figure filled episode, Justin is joined by a few special guests and experts in the world of TMNT Action figures. First, Gary aka "Needdles" his Instagram link and host of the TMNT Party Wagon Podcast joins us. Next we have Youtube sensation Brandon from the High Anxiety Youtube page. Then we have action figure expert and photographer…

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit chrisryan.substack.com American Beauty, Love Has Won, Down By Law, Stranger Than Paradise, and The Short Happy Life of Francis Macomber. Intro music “Brightside of the Sun,” by Basin and Range. “Narrative Song,” from Lowland Tribes of Ecuador, recorded by David Blair Stiffler; “Harlem 2 …

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit chrisryan.substack.com You know this guy. Big wave surfer, environmental activist, co-creator of the Motherfucker Awards, world traveler, standup comic, beet taco pusher, driveway squatter and as close to a son as I’ll ever get … the one and only Kyle Barrett Thiermann. This is the first…

From Executive Director to President of Sodalis Senior Living, Traci Taylor-Roberts shares how being a cheerleader for your team fosters a passionate culture. Her insight on how to break barriers with staff at the community level is demonstrated through her 2nd Annual Christmas Toy Drive and employee benefits. This episode was recorded at the NIC F…

There are benefits in partnering with an HR organization to develop strategies for labor management solutions by helping teams manage labor and employee scheduling to create a positive impact on employee experience and resident care. Brett Landrum, Founder and Co-CEO of Procare HR explains on this week’s episode. Procare HR is an exclusive sponsor …