Welcome to Bridge the Gap with hosts Lucas McCurdy and Joshua Crisp. A podcast dedicated to informing, educating and influencing the future of housing and services for older adults in senior living.
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Joshua Crisp is an Amazon expert & master at strategy , marketing & brand development. Joshua’s online brands are responsible for grossing over $10 Million dollars online in just 4 1/2 years. Prior to discovering Amazon Joshua a high school drop out husband & father of 2 was working a job as a team agent for a company called Finatech where he would hand sort through trash for minimum wage. Joshua always new there was a better life out there for him and his family & strived to find it doing e ...
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Have you ever wondered why things like making your bed seem like a drag? Try listening to this great podcast to help you out around your house and save time and money. by @elijahcrouch and @joshua-crouch-995386616 email: householdtips1@gmail.com
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This podcast is dedicated to sharing the stories of the Goodnight Scholars Program: students, campus partners, and alumni. Through 1-on-1 interview interviews and panel discussions, the podcast will cover topics including, but not limited to, life at NC State, GSP specific programming, major and academic exploration, career and professional development, identity, and the individual spotlights of current and former Goodnight Scholars.
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Owner, Operator, Developer Insights with Brad Kraus of Spectrum Retirement
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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 …
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Aviva Senior Living Growth Platform with President Dennis Murphy
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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…
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Why Veteran Benefits Matter to Senior Living Operators in 2024
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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, …
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AI Data Launch: NIC MAP Vision Releases First-of-Its-Kind AI Tool
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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…
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Big Green Tractor? (Feat. Martha Crisp '24)
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On this episode, we sat down with Martha Crisp, a senior majoring in mechanical engineering. We discussed their internship with John Deere, resource groups, job offers, mechanical engineering, moving to the Midwest, adulting, and traveling.
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Leveraging Care for Smarter Care with Co-Founder Raj Mehra
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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…
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Understanding Future Consumers to Meet Their Needs with Rodney Harrell of AARP
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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 …
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Love Meter Launch with Tech Founder Charles Mann
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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 …
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Freshman Friendships (Feat. Zaire Garner '27)
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On this episode, we sat down with Zaire Garner, a mechanical engineering major in the Class of 2027. We discussed weed-out classes, imposter syndrome, the future, balancing life, fears of turning 20, and friendships.
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The Use of Technology in the Safety and Security of Residents and Staff with Accushield CEO
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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…
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Data Trends and Occupancy in the Senior Housing Market with NIC MAP Vision COO Kyle Gardner
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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…
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Intergenerational Success Story Told by Jamie Korzan of Oppidan
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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, …
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Seniors Housing Valuation and Forecast from Industry Founder Alan Plush
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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…
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2024 NIC Spring Conference Preview with Lisa McCracken
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“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…
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Collaterals, Care, and Community Leaders from SMASH Marketing and Sales Summit
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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 …
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Executing A Successful New Development Strategy with Discovery Senior Living COO Bill Sciortino
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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…
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ASHA 2024 Annual Meeting Preview with President David Schless
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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…
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Poultry in Motion (Feat. Kirsten McDonald T25)
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Kirsten McDonald (T'25), our resident poultry scientist, sat down with us on the pod to give a closer look into the chicken industry, how chickens make it to Chick-fil-As all over the country, and most importantly, what does quality control look like throughout the entire process. An informative conversation to say the least!…
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Valuation Expert Aron Will Gives Forecast for 2024
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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…
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🥂 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…
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Conversational Leadership, Social Media, and Qualified Leads with SMASH Marketing Experts
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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…
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Building a Family Culture in Senior Living with CEO Chris Belford
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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, …
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Building a Passionate Team at the Community Level with Traci-Taylor Roberts of Sodalis Senior Living
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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…
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Labor Management Solutions with Procare HR Founder and Co-CEO Brett Landrum
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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 …
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Why Operators Should Embrace AI with NIC MAP Vision CEO Arick Morton
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Curve labor issues with AI by capitalizing on its time-saving features. Arick Morton, Chief Executive Officer at NIC MAP Vision, explains how AI can help owners and operators prepare for the demographic surge in the seniors housing industry. This episode was recorded at the NIC Fall Conference. NIC MAP Vision Sponsored by Accushield, Aline, NIC MAP…
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Making Relationships through Rocketry (Feat. Cameron Brown T'24)
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In this episode, we sat down with Cameron Brown (T'24), a senior studying aerospace engineering. We dive into Cameron’s experiences with the High-Powered Rocketry Club, Lego Brick Build, and transfer retreat. Listen as Cameron reflects on his experience as a transfer student and the importance of the friendships he's made while in college.…
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Strategy, Leadership, and Results from SMASH Marketing and Sales Summit 2023
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SMASH 2023 hosted great thought leaders in our industry and we’re excited to release a recap highlighting SMASH Founder Bailey Beeken, LCS Chief Marketing Officer Rick Westermann and Senior Director of Business Insights and Analytics Joel Rosenberg, and Marketing Consultant Lola Rain as they discuss the importance of strategy, leadership, and data-…
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