Bridge the Gap: The Senior Living Podcast

Jimmy Justice , Chief Operating Officer of William James Group, joined the show to share insights on their growth in secondary markets, employee retention strategies, and what work-life balance means for those in seniors housing. This episode was recorded at the NHI Symposium.  Sponsored by  Aline , NIC MAP , Procare HR , Sage , Hamilton CapTel , Service Master , The Bridge Group Constru...

What can Toy Story teach us about senior living? Find out on this episode of Bridge the Gap with Matthew Luhn , a former Pixar and Simpsons Story Artist who helped create the stories of classics like Monsters Inc., Finding Nemo, Ratatouille, and more. Learn everything from structuring stories to how to build trust, plus a few exciting details about future projects.  This episode was recorded...

We are unpacking how REITs support senior living operators, plus hear insider details into the recent proxy fight with an activist investor straight from Eric Mendelsohn , CEO of NHI . Don’t miss these valuable lessons from an industry leader on serving partners and working toward mutual success. This episode was recorded at the 2025 NHI Symposium. Sponsored by  Aline , NIC MAP , Procare HR ,...

With a rich history in the industry, Deana Wilson , Director of Marketing and Sales at Westminster Village Terra Haute, shares insights on sales for lifeplan communities, successes of a resident fund, and new approaches to marketing efforts with CCRCs.  As the Executive Chair of the Indiana Alzheimer’s Association Walk, Deana also discusses her passion for raising funds in the fight against A...

Join Josh and Lucas as they sit down with Ryan Fischer, President and CEO of Fischer Health Care Consulting . Dive into a conversation about the future of senior living, the integration of cutting-edge technology, and the evolving needs of an aging population. Ryan shares his insights on addressing industry challenges like staffing shortages, technology integration, and the increasing demand for p...

Listen as Kevin Colley , Head of at Sales Bridge Senior Living, sits down to discuss where we’ve gone wrong in sales, and how new technology is giving senior living a chance to course correct. Hear insights on AI, embracing new tech, and becoming one of the biggest industries.  Produced by Solinity Marketing . Become a sponsor of Bridge the Gap. Sponsored by  Aline , NIC MAP , Procare HR...

Sage addresses operational opportunities to modernize senior care. Raj Mehra , CEO and Co-founder of Sage, in partnership with Michael Pittore , Co-CEO of Agemark Senior Living, announce a new product line, Sage Detect. The AI-driven innovation addresses real challenges that operators face daily.  Hear more from Raj on Ep. 317 . Produced by Solinity Marketing . Sponsored by  Aline , NIC...

From the 2025 Aline Innovation Summit, Del Reed , VP of Sales at Oxford Senior Living, discusses how Oxford is using new programs to receive crucial data to stay on top of lead trends and learn the resident story during the sales process.  Produced by Solinity Marketing . Become a sponsor of Bridge the Gap. Sponsored by  Aline , NIC MAP , Procare HR , Sage , Hamilton CapTel , Service Mas...

From a social worker to trusted industry advisory, Suzy Koenig , CEO of SAK Management Services, discusses her journey as an administrator and then owner. With a knack for turnarounds, Suzy shares her experience in assisting with distressed assets and solving problems on behalf of communities through receivership.  Produced by Solinity Marketing . Become a sponsor of Bridge the Gap.

How can a community make sure their residents are cared for, families are communicated with, and team members aren’t burnt out? Tune in as  Bryant McCann of Sage shares how their platform provides key pieces of data that equip operators to see the big picture of their community and promote seamless operations. Sage is a sponsor of Bridge the Gap.  This podcast was recorded at the 2025 AS...

“Survive until 2025” embodied the essence of a challenging period and the hope for brighter days ahead. Now that 2025 has arrived, Arick Morton , CEO of NIC MAP, shares insights and the state of capital and growth outlook for the industry.  Hear the 2024 recap and Q1 report with Kyle Gardner HERE . Produced by Solinity Marketing . Become a sponsor of Bridge the Gap. Sponsored by  Aline ,...

Technology is transforming the senior living industry, but how is it impacting caregivers, residents, and families? In this episode of Bridge The Gap, Dave Blanchard , OD/Strategic Business Development at Hamilton CapTel, returns to discuss how digital solutions enhance caregiving, improve operational efficiency, and strengthen communication between residents, families, and providers. Produced by...

While at the 2025 Aline Innovation Summit, Josh and Lucas sat down with new CEO of Aline, Brandon Logsdon , to discuss the direction of Aline , and how they’re moving towards a connected ecosystem of programs to help deliver on promises and unify the industry with the Aline data. Produced by Solinity Marketing . Become a sponsor of Bridge the Gap. Sponsored by  Aline , NIC MAP , Procare HR ,...

How do you market your brand to your team members? Sara McVey , CEO of Sequoia Living, says it’s all about the culture you create. Listen as she breaks down how operators can balance mission, margin, and culture to deliver the best outcomes to residents, families, and teams. A special thanks to our BTG Ambassador, Paula Gomez , from Sequoia Living for connecting us with Sara. Become a sponsor of B...

Consolidating essential care tech into one, optimized ecosystem is how Mike Wang , former Green Beret and cardiothoracic nurse, and Founder and Chief Clinical Officer of Inspiren , is working to make his revolutionary tech the standard across senior living. Listen as Mike discusses how his devices are created with caregivers in mind that provide actionable data to help inform optimized operations....

What if we changed the way we thought about H.R.? For Paul Jarvis , EVP of Sales & Marketing, Procare HR , it’s his job to answer this question. Tune in as he shares Procare HR’s approach to human resources that breaks the mold and helps communities thrive. Hear episodes from Procare HR about labor management, data, and more! Produced by Solinity Marketing . Sponsored by  Aline , NIC MAP...

Building a dream team to help navigate distressed assets in the seniors housing industry is what Tony Yousif , Co-founder of Senior Living Advisors, is leading. Tony highlights the complexities of our sector, the challenges posed by rising interest rates and operating costs, and the opportunities for innovation in senior living transactions. Produced by Solinity Marketing . Become a sponsor of Bri...

Communication, coaching, and life lessons, Jesse Marinko , CEO and Founder of Phoenix Senior Living and Partners Development Group. He shares why an alignment of partners, discipline in portfolio growth, and data review are essential for productive and innovative operations. Produced by Solinity Marketing . Become a sponsor of Bridge the Gap. This podcast was recorded at the 2025 ASHA Annual Meeti...

Data and insights shed light on the power of technology in value-based care. Satish Movva , Founder and CEO of CarePredict joins Josh and Lucas to discuss how CarePredict’s data is changing the way communities operate. Hear about the exciting new development of CarePoint, a location-aware, camera-free platform that automatically activates when a caregiver enters and exits a resident’s room. Tune i...

Pioneering female seniors housing leader and proud mother of two Green Berets, Kathryn Burton Gray , Founding Partner at Seniors Capital, shares insights into the history of capital markets from her 35+ years of industry experience. She also discusses trends in real estate development, operations, and services, as well as how the new administration plans to address economic deficits that will impa...

Repositions, labor challenges, and interest rate updates from Aron Will , Vice President and Co-Head of National Senior Housing at CBRE Capital Markets . Don’t miss this conversation about the pendulum swing from 2020 to 2025 and where the real estate market is headed into this year. Hear Aron on ep. 266 . This podcast was recorded at the 2025 ASHA Annual Meeting .  Produced by Solinity Marke...

A recap of 2024 discussing occupancy and absorption rates, the impact from a new Administration, and economic factors such as interest rates and construction costs affecting the industry. Kyle Gardner , COO of NIC MAP, shares the current state of senior housing. NIC MAP is an exclusive sponsor of Bridge the Gap.  Register for the NIC Spring Conference This podcast was recorded at the 2025 ASH...

Hearing loss is one key reason aging adults face social isolation. Anne Girard , Director of Sales and Marketing at Hamilton CapTel , shares details on the importance of providing outlets for seniors to connect again through closed captioning technology. Learn more about Hamilton CapTel . Register for the NIC Spring Conference Produced by Solinity Marketing . Sponsored by Aline , NIC MAP , Procare...

When the resident journey meets data, operators gain insights from prospects during the sales cycle. Erin Hayes , President of Aline and Evan Friedkin , Head of Business Development at Roobrik, share about the merger announcement and what customers can expect from the combined powerhouse. This podcast was recorded at the 2025 ASHA Annual Meeting . Sponsored by Aline , NIC MAP , Procare HR , Sage ,...

Entrepreneur and promoter of the industry, Matt Reiners , Chief Growth Officer at Parasol Alliance, shares leadership tips, how to simplify technology adoption, a vision for enhancing connection through tech, and the future of senior living technology. Download whitepaper . Listen to the Connecting the Dots podcast. Recorded at the Hamilton CapTel booth at the LeadingAge Annual Meeting. Register f...