Best Haven Senior Investments Podcasts (2024)

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Harnessing the Power of AI for Strategic Senior Housing Decisions with Kyle Gardner 49:09

5d ago49:09

49:09

Welcome to today's episode where we dive deep into the transformative impact of artificial intelligence on the senior housing investment landscape. Joining us is Kyle Gardner, the COO of NIC MAP Vision, who brings a wealth of expertise to our discussion. Today, we'll uncover how AI is revolutionizing the field, turning intricate market analysis int…

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Advancing Senior Wellness through Technology and Design with Tod Petty 46:24

23d ago46:24

46:24

Embark on a visionary exploration of senior living with Tod Petty, the marketing maestro at Fynn.io, as we unpack the seismic shifts in technology and healthcare that promise fulfilling futures for our elders. Discover how the industry is pivoting towards a value-based care model, emphasizing wellness and longevity, and why it's crucial to meet the…

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Energy Leadership and Team Synergy Insights with Bill Bent 39:45

1M ago39:45

39:45

When life threw an unexpected curve ball at Bill Bent in the form of a near-fatal accident, he emerged not just unscathed but reborn as a force of inspiration in both the business world and personal development sphere. Our conversation with Bill reveals the profound impact of resilience and a robust mindset, as he offers a treasure trove of wisdom …

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Empathy in Architecture: Revolutionizing Senior Living with Siobhan Favardin 23:49

2M ago23:49

23:49

Discover the transformative power of architecture in senior living with the visionary Siobhan Favardin, 2023 Design Champion by Environments for Aging , Partner and Global Practice Director - Senior Living at HKS. As we delve into her remarkable journey from a foundation in arts and sciences to revolutionizing senior living spaces, Siobhan imparts …

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EP5 - Coordination Strategies for Global Companies feat. Dan Deeth from Arctic Wolf 22:46

5M ago22:46

22:46

When your company is expanding to a new location the actual landing is just the first part of a multi-year growth strategy. How do you keep that growth on track? How does leadership, culture and communication factor in? We asked Dan Deeth, Senior Director of Corporate Communications at Arctic Wolf, to tell us a bit about how the cybersecurity compa…

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The Longevity Community: A New Blueprint for Healthier Aging 41:04

5M ago41:04

41:04

Imagine a community designed to help you live a longer, healthier, and happier life. It sounds almost too good to be true, right? Welcome to our intriguing chat with Ted Teele, the brain behind this innovative concept known as "longevity communities." In our discussion, he shares his journey from personal transformation through longevity science to…

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Tony's Take on Business Immigration 6:10

5M ago6:10

6:10

In the third edition of Tony's Take we ask Waterloo EDC President & CEO Tony LaMantia to talk about business immigration as an expansion strategy. He provides two examples: Odyssey Interactive and EPAM Systems. Have thoughts? Connect with Waterloo EDC on Twitter and LinkedIn or contact us at waterlooedc.ca. Music by John_Sib from Pixabay.…

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EP4 - Canadian Immigration as a Global Talent Strategy feat. Pavan Dhillon, Founder at Dhillon Immigration Law 31:41

6M ago31:41

31:41

Immigration presents one of the best opportunities for companies to access global talent. Canada has some of the world's best business immigration programs. Earlier this year, 10,000 H-1B holders jumped at the chance to immigrate to Canada in just 2 days. At Waterloo EDC, we've seen companies come here with the intent of creating a global talent hu…

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Challenges, Opportunities and the Future of Senior Living Industry 43:54

6M ago43:54

43:54

Imagine waking up one day to find industries across the globe tapping into a market that's been overlooked for too long - senior housing. That's the pivotal topic we delve into on this episode, with our esteemed guest, Chad Anfinson of Silver Treasures Senior Living. Together, we dissect the urgent need for housing for our eldest population, the op…

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Tony's Take on Site Selection 9:09

6M ago9:09

9:09

In our second edition of Tony's Take we ask Waterloo EDC President & CEO Tony LaMantia to talk about our process for helping international companies evaluate Waterloo as a potential site for expansion. Have thoughts? Connect with Waterloo EDC on Twitter and LinkedIn or contact us at waterlooedc.ca. Music by John_Sib from Pixabay.…

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EP3 - A Site Selector's Role in Business Expansion feat. Gregg Wassmansdorf, Senior Managing Director at Newmark 28:19

6M ago28:19

28:19

Business expansion is a team sport. You will need help from experts in business law, business location strategy, real estate recruiting, and accounting. Depending on your needs, a professional site selector could be the perfect way to round out your team. In the third episode of LANDED, we speak to Gregg Wassmansdorf, a professional site selector a…

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Hole-In-One Business Strategies in Senior Living with Chad Anfinson 43:13

7M ago43:13

43:13

Have you ever played a round of golf and thought, 'This is a lot like running a business'? Chad Anfinson, Executive Vice President of Franchise and Acquisitions for Silver Treasures Senior Living, has. Join us as Chad shares how his love for the fairways applies to his approach in the senior living sector, and how striking that delicate balance bet…

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Tony's Take on Local Leadership 10:45

7M ago10:45

10:45

In our first edition of Tony's Take we ask Waterloo EDC President & CEO Tony LaMantia to reflect on the importance of local leadership in the success of an international expansion. In response, Tony tells stories from two of Waterloo Region's biggest international businesses: Toyota and Google. Have thoughts? Connect with Waterloo EDC on Twitter an…

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EP1 - Firsthand Experience with International Expansion feat. Ryan Morris, CEO of Turntide Technologies 21:12

7M ago21:12

21:12

What’s the secret behind a successful international expansion? It’s an important strategy for business growth, but until you’ve done it… you haven’t done it. How do you get insight into the process and approach? That’s why LANDED exists. Waterloo EDC is leveraging its partners and contacts to get unique insights into why and how companies grow thro…

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EP2 - Finding the Right Local Leader feat. Kristina McDougall, Founder of Artemis Canada 28:40

7M ago28:40

28:40

When companies expand to a new location, hiring a local leader can save them time, money and risk. Someone who can help integrate your company into the community, build the initial team, establish connections with local universities and colleges and build strong relationships with local hubs, incubators and industry associations. The challenge is f…

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Senior Housing Insurance: A Story of Constant Change 27:12

7M ago27:12

27:12

Ready to unravel the complex web of insurance in the senior housing sector? This episode promises to provide a solid understanding of the ever-changing landscape of property insurance. Our expert guide through this maze is none other than Richard Dahm Jr., the Senior VP at USI Insurance Services. With over two decades of experience up his sleeve, R…

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Strategic Investments in Senior Living: Unlocking the Power of 1031 Exchange with Scott Saunders 36:18

8M ago36:18

36:18

Are you prepared to get strategic with your senior assisted living housing investments? Ready to unlock the power of the 1031 exchange and learn how to defer those pesky capital gain taxes? Our guest, Scott Saunders, Senior Vice President at Asset Preservation Incorporated, will guide us through the complexities of this tax-deferring tool. He'll sh…

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LANDED Trailer 1:00

8M ago1:00

1:00

This is LANDED, your podcast for insider tips on international business expansion. Each episode will feature real experts – site selectors, recruiters, lawyers and successful entrepreneurs – talking about their own experiences with international business expansion. They'll give you first-hand advice and perspective to consider when growing your bus…

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Affordable Housing and Child Care for Staff: A Unique Solution to a Staffing Challenge 36:01

11M ago36:01

36:01

Our host Kelsie Heermans speak with Maggie and John Randolph, owners of Harmony Homes in New Hampshire. Today's discussion focuses on staffing and affordability. Everyone of us in the senior living industry is well aware of each of these issues. Listen in on this discussion regarding their unique model.…

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Elimination of Ageism via Intergenerational Living and Learning 33:58

11M ago33:58

33:58

This discussion with Ryan Haller from McNair Living focuses on Ryan's passion and vision for University based retirement communities that are run differently than current offerings. Listen in on this amazing discussion that our host, Kelsie Heermans, has with Ryan regarding the elimination of ageism via intergenerational living and learning.…

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ASHA - American Seniors Housing Association - Dave Schless 50:52

12M ago50:52

50:52

Our host, Kelsie Heermans speaks with David Schless, CEO of American Seniors Housing Association. The discussion today focuses on ASHA, its mission, and its efforts to influence legislation at the federal level. Dave also shares his perspective regarding the current senior housing market. Listen in today.…

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Innovative Senior Housing for the Middle Market 35:42

1y ago35:42

35:42

In a latest study, the middle market consists of approximately 15.9 million seniors who cannot afford the current senior living offerings in the higher spectrum of the market. Our host, Kelsie Heermans, speaks with the principals of Elevate Senior Living, Bruce Hentges and Joe Jasmon, regarding designing, developing, and operating a middle market p…

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Committing to an Accountable Culture 41:49

1y ago41:49

41:49

The #1 reason that Mergers and Acquisitions fail is because of culture. For investors and potential owners of senior housing your successful financial outcomes require having a strong culture that is accountable. Culture drives occupancy. In this episode, we have an in depth conversation with Denise Boudreau. Denise is President of Drive, which hel…

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An Open and Honest Discussion regarding Dementia and Alzheimer's 43:58

1y ago43:58

43:58

Memory Care facilities are a large part of the senior housing industry. Currently more than 55 million people live with dementia worldwide, and there are nearly 10 million new cases every year. More than 6 million Americans are living with Alzheimer's. By 2050, this number is projected to rise to nearly 13 million. In this episode, we have an in de…

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Outcomes Created by the Designed Environment 45:43

1+ y ago45:43

45:43

Listen in today as our host Kelsie Heermans sits down with an amazing group of forward thinking individuals that have been involved in designing a wonderful memory care community located within the campus of Meadowood. Meadowood is a Continuing Care Retirement Community located on a 135-acre campus in Worchester, Pennsylvania. This design and pictu…

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Cardiology Practice to Senior Housing Real Estate Entrepreneur 29:37

1+ y ago29:37

29:37

Tune in to Dr. Sendhil Krishnan's path from being a cardiologist to also becoming a real estate investor. He ultimately found that his background fit well into the assisted living market. His company, MD Senior Living's focus is on creating a supportive and fulfilling environment to enable each of their residents to thrive while having an opportuni…

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The State of the Senior Living Industry - 2022 42:12

2y ago42:12

42:12

Our host, John Gonzales, welcomes Argentum President and CEO, James Balda to the show to discuss women in leadership, industry advocacy, workforce issues, and how the government can make long-term care financially accessible for more Americans. Balda outlines how his organization is helping federal and state leaders better understand the senior liv…

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The Image of Senior Housing with Steve Moran 42:46

2y ago42:46

42:46

Steve Moran is a nationally known and sometimes controversial writer and speaker in the senior living industry. He runs the online senior living website Senior Housing Forum where the core value is to publish articles, videos, podcasts and other resources that help senior living providers do a better job serving residents, team members and the loca…

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Dwayne Clark of Aegis Living - Management by Vulnerability 42:40

2y ago42:40

42:40

Industry Disruptor, Culture Creator, Longevity Explorer. Dwayne J. Clark is a thought leader and innovator in the rapidly-growing assisted living industry, as well as an accomplished author, playwright, restaurateur, filmmaker, entrepreneur, and philanthropist. Clark is the co-founder and CEO of Aegis Living, a company of 2,300 employees. In his ca…

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Leadership - Creating a Culture of Joy 49:35

2y ago49:35

49:35

Our guest, Glenn Barclay with QSL Management, has over 25 years of experience in healthcare and senior housing with a bachelor's degree in finance, a master's in theology, and is practicing as an RN. Mr. Barkley has unique insight into successful operating strategies within senior housing, and other healthcare related industries. his team's philoso…

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Enhancing Life and Relationships of those Living with Brain Change 33:25

2y ago33:25

33:25

Our host, John Gonzales, speaks with Teepa Snow https://www.teepasnow.com. Teepa's life mission is to shed a positive light on dementia. Teepa and the Positive Approach to Care team share about dementia so that everyone (including investors in assisted living) can understand why this is happening and how to support those living with brain change in…

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Holistic Wellness for Healthy Senior Living 39:46

2+ y ago39:46

39:46

Our host, John Gonzales, speaks with Amita Sharma, who is the Co Founder of Nourish Doc. Nourish Doc is a holistic wellness platform designed to help all of us live a holistic and healthy lifestyle by incorporating lifestyle modifications Holistic wellness encompasses our entire mind, body and soul. It's all about our physical wellness, along with …

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How do you Show Up as a Leader? 34:08

2+ y ago34:08

34:08

Senior Housing Investors Podcast had the pleasure of sitting down with Tom Johnston, Founder of Talent Optimizer Group. Tom shares his insights on why people are an organization's greatest asset and why the disconnect between employers and employees is contributing to the Great Resignation. Tom discusses how he uses a science backed assessment to h…

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Senior living past, present, and future...an insider's perspective 36:59

2+ y ago36:59

36:59

John Gonzales, a 30+ year veteran in the industry, speaks about his story, from an unexpected start, to a 35 year journey in the senior living industry. John shares his experiences, observations, and candid opinions about our industry's growth, transformation, and future.By Haven Senior Investments / John Gonzales

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Obedience to God's Calling to Serve the Assisted Living Market 33:14

2+ y ago33:14

33:14

Jon Friesen went from being in corporate America for over 35 years with 25 of those years serving Executive Office positions such as Chief Financial Officer, Chief Operating Officer, Chief Executive Officer for some very large healthcare companies, whose offerings included health insurance, surgery centers, and the surgical hospital space. In 2021,…

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Market Forces, Strategic Trends Impacting Senior Living Providers 41:30

3y ago41:30

41:30

Today we sit down with Jill J. Johnson, MBA. She is President and Founder of Johnson Consulting Services, a management consulting firm specializing in strategy development for senior living providers. This two-time Business Hall of Fame inductee has influenced more than 4 billion worth of business decisions for clients located across the United Sta…

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Disrupting the Status Quo of Senior Living 32:39

3y ago32:39

32:39

In this podcast, we sit down with Jill Vitale-Aussem. Jill serves as President & CEO of Christian Living Communities, a Colorado-based not-for-profit serving more than 3,000 older adults and their families through its 23 owned and managed communities located in six states as well as its services of adult day care, home care, and consulting. Prior t…

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Passively Investing Into Small Residential Care Business Models 40:20

3y ago40:20

40:20

We had the pleasure to sit down with Brandon Schwab, the owner and founder of Shepherd Premier Senior Living. His vision is to improve the senior living industry forever by providing a better way of delivering quality care that is resident-focused, not bottom line-focused. Some would call him a disruptor and others would call him a visionary. He pr…

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An Environment where Senior Living Residents are Respected and Celebrated 41:01

3y ago41:01

41:01

Today we present you a unique story that could transform the assisted living industry. Our story begins with Elderfire Lodges founder, Tom Hofmeister, witnessing his father's personal journey with Alzheimer's. With this first-hand experience, Tom quickly became aware of the shortcomings of the adult care industry. Statistics show that 85% of people…

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Taking the Temperature of Senior Housing Post-COVID 34:05

3y ago34:05

34:05

Today we are speaking with Robin Gestal, Partner and EVP of Operations for Haven Senior Investments. Robin speaks daily with owners, operators, buyers, sellers, developers, and investors of senior housing. Hear how the owners are faring as the states open up for business. How have bottom lines been impacted by COVID? What are buyers and investors l…

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Can Assisted Living truly serve the middle market? 38:11

3y ago38:11

38:11

Pilar Carvajal, CEO and Founder of Innovation Senior Living, discusses the need for a different model outside of the high cost models typically associated with private pay Assisted Living communities. How can the industry bring quality and community to the middle market, by far the largest population of seniors not being served? She has some insigh…

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Senior Living Innovator Zeros In On 16-Bed Developments 31:16

3y ago31:16

31:16

Haven Senior investments is blessed to be joined by David Lewis, CEO of Rocky Mountain Assisted Living located in Denver, Colorado. With decades of experience in the home care field, David moved to Colorado from Southern California in 2007 and recognized the need for a different senior care model in the Denver area. David determined the small home-…

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Merging Asset Classes into Senior Living 50:54

3+ y ago50:54

50:54

Haven Senior Investments sits down with Paul Griffin III, CEO of Griffin Living, and a fifth-generation developer recently inducted into the Forbes Real Estate Council. Paul has 40 years of experience and shares the mission behind his family's 4 billion dollar portfolio. With assets in large Master Planned Communities including multi-family, retail…

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