Best The G.B. Group Construction & Painting Podcasts (2024)

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EPISODE#182: EV Charging Stations 31:11

1d ago31:11

31:11

Regan Brown, Host, and Bill Mann, President of The GB Group Construction & Painting, sit down with Jeff Reger, President of ACT2EV. In this episode, they discuss the history of ACT2EV, the ins and outs of installing EV charging stations, the associated costs and maintenance, available grants and incentives for HOAs, the importance of unified chargi…

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EPISODE#181: CAM Leadership Institute 38:37

5h ago38:37

38:37

Regan Brown, Host, and Bill Mann, President of The GB Group Construction & Painting, interview Adam Balkcom, CEO of CAM Leadership Institute, shares his journey into the community association management industry and the founding of CLI. Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Background 09:21 The Power of CEO Groups 17:05 Diversifying Revenue Streams 23:31…

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EPISODE#180: Dealing with Negative People 36:28

11d ago36:28

36:28

Regan Brown, Host, and Bill Mann, President of The GB Group Construction & Painting, interview Kelly Richardson, a partner at Richardson|Ober LLP. In this episode, they discuss the challenges of dealing with negative people in community associations. Chapters: 00:00 Introduction and Guest Introduction 02:30 Dealing with Negative People in Community…

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EPISODE #179: How to Prevent Burnout and Stay Motivated 37:57

27d ago37:57

37:57

Regan Brown, Host, interviews Dillon Graber, Senior Community Manager at Seabreeze Management, who shares tips and tricks on preventing burnout and staying motivated in the HOA industry. Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Career Path 02:59 The Importance of Flexibility and Clear Expectations 05:47 Prioritizing Tasks and Focusing on the Bigger Picture …

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EPISODE#178: Asphalt Beyond the Surface 32:55

26d ago32:55

32:55

Regan Brown, Host, and Bill Mann, President of The G.B. Group Construction & Painting, interview Travis Stokes, President of Action Asphalt Paving and Maintenance, Inc., about asphalt projects and maintenance for HOAs. Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Background 02:37 Best Practices for Asphalt Projects 06:31 Scheduling and Phasing Asphalt Projects …

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EPISODE#177: Acquisitions and Mergers in the HOA Industry 34:35

1M ago34:35

34:35

Regan Brown, Host, and Kelly Zibell, Senior Vice President of Communitas, interview Matt Kraft, Chief Operating Officer of Communitas. They explore the topic of acquisitions and mergers in the HOA industry. Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Background 04:05 The Increase in Acquisitions and Mergers 07:16 The Benefits of Technology in HOA Management 09…

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EPISODE#176: Proactive Planning for Storm and Fire Safety 29:47

2M ago29:47

29:47

Regan Brown, Host, and Kelly Zibell, Senior Vice President of Communitas, interview Donald Disbro of Standpoint Construction to discuss storm restoration management and the steps associations can take to prepare for storms and fires.By The G.B. Group Construction & Painting

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EPISODE #175: Ethics and Fiduciary Duty for HOA Boards 42:24

2M ago42:24

42:24

Regan Brown, Host; Bill Mann, President of The G.B. Group Construction & Painting; and Kelly Zibell, Senior Vice President of Communitas, interview John Gill, Partner at Hughes Gill Cochrane Tinetti, P.C., about ethics and fiduciary responsibilities within the HOA industry. They discuss core ethical duties of HOA board members, handling conflicts o…

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EPISODE#174: Pool Safety Requirements for HOAs 31:20

2M ago31:20

31:20

Regan Brown, Host, and Bill Mann, President of The G.B. Group Construction & Painting, interview Laura Otto, Senior Editor of Digital Content with CAI National, discussing pool rules and etiquette in HOAs. Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Background 01:41 Pool Rules and Specifics 03:47 Common Problems and Enforcement 06:22 Changing Pool Policies 08:…

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EPISODE#173: Building Champions in the Workplace 37:57

2M ago37:57

37:57

Regan Brown, Host, and Bill Mann, President of The G.B. Group Construction & Painting, interview Tasha Parmelee, President of Next Step Community Management. They discuss the role of technology in customer service and the importance of maintaining human interaction in the HOA industry. Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Background 04:05 Prompt for Wri…

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EPISODE#172: Essentials of Teaching Leadership 26:14

2M ago26:14

26:14

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. Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Background 02:47 The Four Key Traits of E…

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EPISODE#171: Creating Absentee Ownership 36:21

3M ago36:21

36:21

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. Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Overview 03:00 The Benefits of Absentee Ownership 08:49 Implementing Absentee …

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EPISODE#170: Pickleball - Navigating the Noise 34:25

3M ago34:25

34:25

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. Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Background 01:48 Converting Tennis Courts to Pickleba…

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EPISODE #169: Consequences of Non-Compliance with SB 326 35:10

3M ago35:10

35:10

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.By The G.B. Group Construction & Painting

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EPISODE#168: New Technology in Leak Detection 32:47

3M ago32:47

32:47

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.By The G.B. Group Construction & Painting

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EPISODE #167: Hiring Trends in the Skilled Trades 31:19

4M ago31:19

31:19

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.By The G.B. Group Construction & Painting

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EPISODE#166: Vendor-Financed Repairs: Navigating the Pros and Cons 27:00

4M ago27:00

27:00

Regan Brown, Host, interviews Jasmine Hale, an attorney and partner at Berding & Weil Law Firm, about the trend of vendors financing repairs for HOAs.By The G.B. Group Construction & Painting

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EPISODE#165: Facade Inspection 32:05

4M ago32:05

32:05

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.By The G.B. Group Construction & Painting

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EPISODE#164: National Reserve Study Standards 36:05

4M ago36:05

36:05

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.By The G.B. Group Construction & Painting

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EPISODE#163: Dead Inventory: A Journey to Building Material Savings 33:55

5M ago33:55

33:55

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.By The G.B. Group Construction & Painting

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EPISODE#162: Constructive Conversations: Celebrating National Women’s Month – Part 2 37:12

5M ago37:12

37:12

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 i…

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EPISODE#161: Redefining Roles: Celebrating National Women's Month - Part 1 30:42

5M ago30:42

30:42

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.By The G.B. Group Construction & Painting

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EPISODE#160: The Evolving Workplace 32:15

5M ago32:15

32:15

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.By The G.B. Group Construction & Painting

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EPISODE#159: Legislation Updates 32:57

6M ago32:57

32:57

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.…

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EPISODE#158: Pickleball Paradox 28:10

6M ago28:10

28:10

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.By The G.B. Group Construction & Painting

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EPISODE #157: HOA’s Responsibility to Support CLAC 41:08

6M ago41:08

41:08

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.By The G.B. Group Construction & Painting

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EPISODE#156 SB 326 – The Final Year 33:40

6M ago33:40

33:40

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.By The G.B. Group Construction & Painting

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EPISODE#155: Artificial Intelligence and How it is being used for HOA's 30:06

6M ago30:06

30:06

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.By The G.B. Group Construction & Painting

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EPISODE#154: Management in Paradise 34:55

7M ago34:55

34:55

Regan Brown, Host, interviews Claudia Farias Jimenez, manager of a large master with three sub communities in a high-volume tourist destination.By The G.B. Group Construction & Painting

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EPISODE#153: Insurance Crisis - Part 4 36:17

7M ago36:17

36:17

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.By The G.B. Group Construction & Painting

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EPISODE#152: Emotional Intelligence 34:28

7M ago34:28

34:28

Regan Brown, Host, and Kelly Zibell, Owner of DC Group, engage in a compelling conversation with Melissa Ramsey, the owner of Mosaic Community Consulting. The discussion revolves around the significance of emotional intelligence in community management. Melissa highlights that emotional intelligence goes beyond self-awareness and self-regulation, e…

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EPISODE#151: Common Sense Community Management by Marcy Kravit 33:20

8M ago33:20

33:20

Regan Brown, Host, Bill Mann, President of The G.B. Group Construction & Painting and Kelly Zibell, Owner of DC Group interview Marcy Kravit, author of the book Common Sense Community Management. She discusses the inspiration behind her book and the topics it covers, including the role of managers, leadership strategies, technology, finance, and mo…

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EPISODE#150: How to Recruit and Educate Your Board 44:00

8M ago44:00

44:00

Regan Brown, Host, and Kelly Zibell, Owner of DC Group, sit down with Michael Johnson, CEO of the HOA Living Family of Companies.By The G.B. Group Construction & Painting

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EPISODE#149: Mental Health Matters – Part 4 37:43

8M ago37:43

37:43

Regan Brown, Host, Bill Mann, President of G.B. Group Construction & Painting and Kelly Zibell, Owner of DC Group sit down with Bill Overton, Executive Director of Toscana HOA to discuss how his story led him to writing articles on mental health matters for managers. *If you or anyone you know are having mental health issues, please call the crisis…

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EPISODE #148: Insurance Crisis – Part 3 40:53

9M ago40:53

40:53

Regan Brown, Host, sits down with Charlotte Allen, CIRMS of Socher Insurance Agency and Terri Guest, CIRMS of Berg Insurance Agency to discuss the current insurance crisis facing HOAs and what new developments have occurred.By The G.B. Group Construction & Painting

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EPISODE# 147: What’s Wrong with HOAs? 31:15

9M ago31:15

31:15

Regan Brown, host, sits down with Erica Brynes, Partner at The Rock Law Firm, Inc. to discuss what is going wrong with HOAs – what they were meant to be, how they are living up to that original vision, and where they are headed. Make sure to stick around for another HOA True Story!By The G.B. Group Construction & Painting

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EPISODE#146: AB1033 The ADU Bill 32:03

9M ago32:03

32:03

Regan Brown, host, and Bill Mann, President of G.B. Group Construction & Painting sit down with Colin McCarthy, Partner at Angius & Terry LLP to discuss the recently passed assembly bill AB1033 on ADU’s and how this could affect your HOA.By The G.B. Group Construction & Painting

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EPISODE#145: Motivational Speaker Matt Jones 44:05

10M ago44:05

44:05

Regan Brown, Host, and Bill Mann of G.B. Group Construction & Painting sit down with Matt Jones, Top Ranked National Motivational Speaker who has written several books on motivation and happiness and worked with several top tier companies and celebrities. His story about overcoming adversity is one you cannot event imagine!…

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EPISODE #144: Smart Property & Reserve Studies 32:06

10M ago32:06

32:06

Regan Brown, Host, sits down with Damian Esparza and Rich Adams Barrera and Company, Inc. to discuss their proprietary software system but also how it works with Reserve Studies and what the future of that will look like.By The G.B. Group Construction & Painting

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EPISODE#143: Mentorship Versus Leadership 35:05

10M ago35:05

35:05

Regan Brown, Host, Bill Mann, President of G.B. Group Construction & Painting and Kelly Zibell of DC Group sit down with Ted Ma, motivational keynote speaker to discuss mentorship versus leadership and how to help your company grow its leadership team. Make sure to stick around for a wonderful True Story! https://a.co/d/3cGICgo…

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EPISODE#142: Manager Certification 28:10

10M ago28:10

28:10

Regan Brown, Host, and Kelly Zibell of DC Group sit down with Debbie Griffith, Director of Education and Certification with CACM to discuss the managers certification offerings with CACM.By The G.B. Group Construction & Painting

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EPISODE#141: AB648 - The Newest Email Election Laws 37:23

10M ago37:23

37:23

Regan Brown, Host, Kelly Zibell from DC Group and Russell Brown, Owner of G.B. Group, inc. sit down with returning guest Zer Iyer, Esq. of Hughes Gill Cochrane Tinetti PC to discuss bill AB648 and the new laws regarding HOA email elections.By The G.B. Group Construction & Painting

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EPISODE#140: Co-Habitative Living in an HOA Co-Housing Environment 24:27

11M ago24:27

24:27

WELCOME TO SEASON 4: Regan Brown, Host, Bill Mann, President of G.B. Group, Inc. and Kelly Zibell, Owner of DC Group sit down with Bryan Syverson, Former Board member of a co-housing property to discuss the challenges faced by members within this specific HOA type. www.co-housing.org – Book: Starting a Community: https://www.amazon.com/Wisdom-Commu…

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EPISODE#139: Decorating Rules for Holidays 32:24

11M ago32:24

32:24

Regan Brown, Host, Bill Mann, President of G.B. Group and Kelly Zibell of DC Group sit down with Melissa Ward, Esq., Attorney & Managing Partner of Northern California with ADAMS STIRLING PLC to discuss HOA decorating rules for the Holidays. Make sure to stick around for some funny HOA True Stories!By The G.B. Group Construction & Painting

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EPISODE#138: Pet’s in the HOA: Exotic, Emotional and Backyard 28:42

11M ago28:42

28:42

Regan Brown, host, Bill Mann, President for G.B. Group Construction & Painting and Kelly Zibell, owner of DC group sit down with Alex Noland of Noland Law PC to discuss pets in the HOA. Make sure to stick around for a hilarious HOA True Story!By The G.B. Group Construction & Painting

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EPISODE#137: Sewer Laterals: Everything You Wanted to Know – Part 2 19:17

12M ago19:17

19:17

Regan Brown, Host, and Bill Mann, President of G.B. Group Construction & Painting sit down with Dean Jackson, Director of Project Management with Collins Management for the second part of their Sewer Lateral discussion.By The G.B. Group Construction & Painting

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Disaster Defense – Fire Prevention Part II 32:29

12M ago32:29

32:29

Regan Brown, Host, Bill Mann, President of G.B. Group Construction & Painting and Kelly Zibell of the DC Group sit down with OP Almaraz with Allied Disaster Defense to discuss ways you can help your HOA.By The G.B. Group Construction & Painting

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EPISODE#135: Deck Coating Systems & SB326 25:11

12M ago25:11

25:11

Regan Brown, host, and Bill Mann of G.B. Group Construction & Painting sit down with Darin Schroeder Architectural Representative with WestCoat to discuss how deck coating systems work with the SB326 inspections.By The G.B. Group Construction & Painting

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EPISODE#134: Project Soft Costs & Budgeting for them 21:47

1y ago21:47

21:47

Regan Brown, Host, sits down with Bill Mann, President and Ryan Brown, Owner of G.B. Group Construction and Painting to discuss the unforeseen costs that can come up on your HOA project.By The G.B. Group Construction & Painting

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EPISODE#133: Recruiting at the College Level 29:41

1y ago29:41

29:41

Regan Brown, Host, Bill Mann of G.B. Group Construction and Painting and Kelly Zibell with DC Group sit down with Nathan Watson, General Manager with Bleu Ciel to discuss hiring managers through colleges and using higher education to get more people involved in HOA related careers.By The G.B. Group Construction & Painting

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