HOA - It's A True Story Podcast
The "HOA - It's A True Story" podcast was created as an educational platform to spread knowledge and insights about the HOA and multifamily industries. It is presented by the team at G.B. Group Construction, who draw on their 35 years of experience in multifamily housing to share trending information. The podcast features guests who are industry experts, providing valuable perspectives on this specialized field, along with a few entertaining stories.
Episodes
211 episodes
The Future of AI in the Workplace #212
Host Regan Brown sits down with Darin Herleikson, Sales Enablement Manager at Grammarly, to explore the transformative role of AI across today’s workplaces. Darin breaks down the differences between AI and generative AI, explains the fundamenta...
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Season 5
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Episode 212
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31:15
Budget Cycles #211
Host Regan Brown sits down with Maj Messiah, Helen Castro, and Sabrina Leglu, managing partners at Trifecta Association Management, to unpack the complexities of HOA budget cycles. Together, they dive into setting community goals, the importanc...
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Season 5
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Episode 211
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32:09
Navigating Cultural Differences in Community Management #210
Host Regan Brown and Bill Mann, President of GB Group Construction & Painting, sit down with Tamara Camara, Community Manager at Network Community Management, to discuss the complexities of managing culturally diverse communities. They expl...
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Season 5
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Episode 210
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28:21
AB 1572 & Non-Functional Turf #209
Host Regan Brown and Bill Mann, President of GB Group Construction & Painting, sit down with Kimberly Daga, Senior Vice President of Operations at BellaVista Landscape Services, and Anna Muriello, Operations Manager for the Sacramento Regio...
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Season 5
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Episode 209
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37:12
Vendor Relationships #208
Host Regan Brown sits down with Maj Messiah and Helen Castro, managing partners at Trifecta Association Management, to talk about the vital role vendor relationships play in property management. They share their backgrounds, dive into the...
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Season 5
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Episode 208
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32:32
Electric Bikes, Scooters & Cars #207
Host Bill Mann, President of GB Group Construction & Painting, sits down with Laura Young, General Manager at FirstService Residential, and Jennifer Jacobsen, Partner at Baydaline & Jacobsen LLP, to dive into the rising presence of e-bi...
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Season 5
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Episode 207
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29:26
Meditation and Mindfulness #206
Host Regan Brown and Bill Mann, President of GB Group Construction & Painting, sit down with Alan Jenkins, CFO of The Management Trust, as he shares his journey into meditation and how it has become part of his company’s culture. He discuss...
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Season 5
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Episode 206
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33:58
Corporate Transparency Act Updates #205
Host Regan Brown and Bill Mann, President of GB Group Construction & Painting, sit down with Dawn M. Bauman from the Community Associations Institute (CAI) to discuss the ongoing developments surrounding the Corporate Transparency Act. They...
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Season 5
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Episode 205
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22:52
Interview with Don Buck Lifetime Achievement Award Recipient, Steve Weil #204
Host Regan Brown, along with Bill Mann, President of GB Group Construction & Painting welcome back Steve Weil, founding partner of Berding Weil Law Firm. They discuss the evolution of HOA law, the challenges faced by homeowner associations,...
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Season 5
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Episode 204
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31:33
SB 326: After the Deadline #203
Host Regan Brown welcomes back Michael Kennedy, Partner at Berding Weil Law Firm, and Melissa Ward, Partner at Adams Stirling Law Firm, to dive into the impact of SB 326 on California HOAs. They break down the legal responsibilities of associat...
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Season 5
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Episode 203
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38:44
Hot Mess Express #202
Host Regan Brown, along with Bill Mann, President of GB Group Construction & Painting, and Kelly Zibell, Senior Vice President of Communitas, welcome back Leslie Alvarez, author and community manager, to discuss her new book, Hot Mess E...
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Season 5
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Episode 202
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32:46
The Aftermath of California’s Wildfires on HOAs: Part 2 | Insurance Claims #201
Host Regan Brown and Bill Mann, President of GB Group Construction & Painting, sit down with Demetrius Xanthos, President of SAX Insurance, to break down the complexities of insurance claims for HOAs in the wake of California wildfires. The...
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Season 5
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Episode 201
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40:17
The Aftermath of California's Wildfires on HOAs #200
Host Regan Brown and Bill Mann, President of GB Group Construction & Painting, tackle the challenges California HOAs face with the rising frequency and intensity of wildfires. They are joined by Matt Meadors, COO of HOA Organizers, to discu...
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Season 5
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Episode 200
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35:46
Fostering Positivity with Your Board #199
Host Regan Brown welcomes back Melissa Ramsey to share her journey with Mosaic Community Consulting and her insights as President of the CAI Board of Trustees. Together, they delve into the vital role of emotional intelligence, self-care, and m...
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Season 5
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Episode 199
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29:23
The Rise of Deconversion #198
Host Regan Brown sits down with Brian Butler, President of FirstService Residential Illinois, to explore the growing trend of deconversions and how it's reshaping the landscape of homeowner associations (HOAs) in Illinois.
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Season 5
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Episode 198
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30:52
The Next Evolution of AI Hits HOAs #197
Host Regan Brown and Bill Mann, President of GB Group Construction & Painting, sit down with Kelly Zibell, Senior Vice President of Communitas, to discuss the recent Vantaca conference, which centered on HOA management software and the inte...
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Season 5
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Episode 197
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31:49
Dear Managers: 'When Life Gives You Lemons, Make Tamales' - A Conversation with Leslie Alvarez #196
Regan Brown, host, and Bill Mann, President of GB Group Construction & Painting, sit down with Leslie Alvarez, President & Founder of Community Association Consulting Experts, Inc. Leslie shares her inspiring journey from overcoming cha...
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Season 5
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Episode 196
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34:44
Elevator Sales, Service, and Code Compliance #195
Host Regan Brown sits down with Mike Blaszczyk, President of Northern California Metro Elevator Service and Sales, to explore the often-overlooked world of elevators. Mike shares his unique path into the industry, discusses advancements in elev...
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Season 5
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Episode 195
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25:18
What the Election Results Mean for HOAs #194
Host Regan Brown sits down with Louie Brown, Partner at Kahn, Soares & Conway, LLP, to discuss the impact of the recent elections on the HOA industry, covering key topics such as legislative updates, insurance challenges, and the Corporate ...
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Season 5
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Episode 194
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21:36
Navigating the Corporate Transparency Act for HOAs #193
Host Regan Brown sits down with Dawn M. Bauman from the Community Associations Institute (CAI) to dive into the Corporate Transparency Act and its impact on homeowners associations (HOAs). They discuss what the act entails, the obligation...
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Season 5
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Episode 193
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23:36
Community Security: Technology, Crime Prevention, and Liability #192
Host Regan Brown and Bill Mann, President of GB Group Construction & Painting, sit down with Sandra Gottlieb, Attorney at Swedelson & Gottlieb, to discuss pressing issues facing homeowners associations (HOAs), focusing on liability, ris...
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Season 5
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Episode 192
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34:33
Complexities of Managing an Active Adult Community #191
Host Regan Brown and Kelly Zibell, Senior Vice President of Communitas, sit down with Geoffrey Browne, Executive Director at Sun City Roseville Community Association, Inc. and an expert in managing active adult communities. Together, they explo...
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Season 5
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Episode 191
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34:50
Special Elections #190
Regan Brown, host, and Bill Mann, President of GB Group Construction & Painting, sit down with Sajid Shabber, Executive President of Association Inspector. Together, they explore the complexities of HOA elections, focusing on the evolving e...
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Season 5
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Episode 190
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31:10
New AB and SB Bills #189
Host Regan Brown and Kelly Zibell, Senior Vice President of Communitas, interview Jennifer Wada, principal owner of Wada Government Relations and a lobbyist specializing in HOA legislation. They discuss key bills, including AB 2114 on balcony i...
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Season 5
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Episode 189
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26:48
Strategic Planning #188
Regan Brown, host, and Bill Mann, President of The GB Group Construction & Painting, sit down with consultant and former executive Kirk Watilo to explore the importance of strategic planning for homeowner associations. Kirk draws on his ext...
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Season 5
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Episode 188
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28:07