Community Association Car Chat

We're thrilled interview Diane Gothard , Vice President of Community Management at Danella Property Management! Diane will share her expert insights on the 4 essential traits for success and longevity in property management, as well as why it's a fantastic career path for women. She also opens up about the unique challenges female property managers face and offers practical advice for ov...

Next up on Car Chat: an inspiring interview with MariAnne Torres, CMCA, AMS , President and Owner of Pillar Property Management LLC . MariAnne is a lifelong property management leader who turned her childhood dream into a thriving career.  Discover her secrets to successful collaboration with board members and how she brings communities to life through her love for budget creation. What do a bumbl...

We're unveiling the secrets of successful brand-led marketing with Debra Rizzi , President of Rizco - an NJ-based marketing agency. Deb will share an exciting company milestone, what's new in the marketing industry, and the best place to start when it comes to marketing your brand. Deb also shares valuable insights on how management companies and association managers can increase their b...

Susan Young is an award-winning, story-centered speaker who helps world-class thought leaders, executives, and teams shift hearts and minds to inspire action. Susan will be the Keynote Speaker at the upcoming CAI Keystone Manager Symposium on March 7th, 2023. In this week's episode, we will get a sneak peek at her presentation topic! We will also hear her overarching message people need to kn...

Now more than ever residents in Community Associations are more connected through technology and social media, resulting in a growing demand for real-time information on developments affecting where they live. That's where Planned Companies come in! Join us for the next episode of Community Association Car Chat with Danny Reilly, Executive Director, Business Development - Northeast at Planned...

This week we're talking with Steve Lang, an architect at The Falcon Group. He's going to tell us how often building inspections should be performed, and what property managers should look out for when they're inspecting their buildings. We also talk about how building neglect can impact your insurance market availability and cost you money in the long run. The secret? Proactive plan...

The most successful communities are ones where all of the residents feel like they have some say in what happens there. Creating an environment where this can happen by giving them plenty of opportunities to have their voices heard is key. How can property management companies and their managers bring control to their Board of Directors? What is the best way to manage expectations in your communit...

In this episode, we'll hear from Ray Venturino, Fire Protection Sales Consultant at City Fire Equipment Company with tips on what fire suppression systems to watch out for and what issues could come up in the upcoming months. Episode Highlights: David Velasco asks Ray Venturino to explain how an individual gets their start in the fire consulting business. (1:24) Steve Roderick asks Ray to sha...

This week we are joined by Larry Thomas a man who has been instrumental in the Community Association world for decades. Larry is a staple in the CAI organization and his dedication to members and business partners is unparalleled. Most recently, Larry made the decision to retire. For this episode we discuss retirement, shout-outs to his mentors, reminisce about his career path and much more. Don&a...

David & Steve chat solo on this week's episode as they catch up and reminisce on their favorite guests from the past 2 years of Community Association Car Chat. There are some exciting guests lined up for Season 3 of Car Chat! The guys are excited to introduce you to some new faces and voices in this community. So kick off your shoes, get some popcorn -- it's going to be a fun ride! E...