HOA - It's A True Story Podcast

Regan Brown and Bill Mann of The G.B. Group, Inc. sit down with Louie Brown of Kahn, Soares & Conway, LLP, Advocate for the CAI California Legislative Action Committee to discuss the final updates regarding California Legislation from 2022 and a preview of what is most likely headed our way in 2023.  Send us Fan Mail

Regan Brown and Bill Mann of The G.B. Group, Inc. sit down with Larry Hansen, Founder of Capital Planning Advisors, to discuss the current state of the economy and what is the best way to approach and manage your money both for your HOA and for your personal portfolio.  Send us Fan Mail

Regan Brown, Ryan Brown and Bill Mann of The G.B. Group, Inc. sit down with Jim Lyons of Construction Services, Inc. Bay Area to discuss why and how to prioritize your HOA projects.  Send us Fan Mail

Regan Brown and Bill Mann of The G.B. Group, Inc. sit down with John Hansen, Esq., Partner at Baydaline & Jacobsen LLP to discuss the ever-increasing personal camera usage owners are using for security. Who’s really watching, and what are the rules? Make sure to stick around for another HOA True Story!  Send us Fan Mail

Regan Brown and Bill Mann of The G.B. Group, Inc. sit down with Caroline McCormick, internal auditor of client services with OMNI Community Management, to discuss what is happening with managers and what we might expect in the future of HOA management.  Send us Fan Mail

Join us on a look back on the last 100 episodes through some of our favorite HOA True Stories! We truly believe in the power and effectiveness of this industry, and in the people that make all this possible. Cheers to 100!  Send us Fan Mail

Regan Brown and Bill Mann of The G.B. Group, Inc. sit down with Tina Jackson-Walda, CEO of Alliance HOA Management LLC to discuss how and why it is necessary to preserve the reserve funds for HOAs.  Send us Fan Mail

Regan Brown and Bill Mann of The G.B. Group, Inc. sit down with Randall Davis, Building Consultant and FAA Pilot, with Childress Engineering Services to discuss all things drones – how can they help your HOA? Make sure to stick around for another HOA True Story!  Send us Fan Mail

Regan Brown and Bill Mann of the G.B. Group, Inc. sit down with Michelle Hawkins, Division Executive Assistant working with The Management Trust. Michelle discusses how the Management Trust has developed a wellness program to support their staff from conception to where they see it going in the future. Make sure to stick around for another HOA True Story!  Send us Fan Mail

Regan Brown and Bill Mann sit down with Vicki McHale, Consultant, to discuss mental health for managers in the common interest development industry. Make sure to stick around for another HOA True Story! Send us Fan Mail

Regan Brown and Bill Mann of the G.B. Group, Inc. sits down with Robin Romo, PCAM, COO and Partner of CitiScape Property Management to discuss the challenges that have come out of the new work environment – the digital meeting.  Send us Fan Mail

Regan Brown and Bill Mann sit down with Laura Ravazza, Director of Education and Marketing with Silvercreek Community Management Company to discuss her past experiences in dealing with crime and violence in the HOA’s as a supervisor experienced in Crisis Management. She also discusses what all Managers should keep on hand for emergencies.  Make sure to stick around for an HOA True Story you won’t...

Regan Brown and Bill Mann of The G.B. Group, Inc. sit down with Becky Jolly of OMNI Community Management to discuss “The Outsiders” – co-ops and more! Learn how a co-op differs and is like a traditional HOA. Make sure to stick around for another HOA True Story! *Potential Spoilers for Season 1 “Only Murders in the Building” on Hulu.  Send us Fan Mail

[TW]* Regan Brown and Bill Mann of The G.B. Group, Inc. sit down with Troy Broddrick, Consultant and Professor at San Joaquin Delta College to discuss active shooter situations, and what to do in an active shooter situation.  Run. Hide. Fight. Link here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5VcSwejU2D0 [TW]* Trigger Warning: Discussion may be sensitive for some users. User discretion is advised.  Send...

Regan Brown and Bill Mann of The. G.B. Group, Inc. sit down with Leilani Mann, Director of Community Education & Career Pathways and Susan Sweeney, Dean of Career Education Workforce & Educational Pathways of Gavilan College, to discuss the current labor shortages in California and across the Nation and how the colleges are connecting students with industry.  Send us Fan Mail

Regan Brown and Bill Mann of The G.B. Group, Inc. sit down with Brad Huffman, CEO of Axiom Security Services, Inc. Brad has a unique viewpoint as he has worked in the homeowners association industry as a manager, and is currently the Board President on his own HOA board of directors.  Send us Fan Mail

Ryan Brown, Russell Brown, Regan Brown, and Bill Mann sit down to discuss the HOA It’s a True Story Podcast – how it began, where it’s been and where it’s headed. A huge thank you to all of our listeners and speakers over the last two years – we couldn’t have done this without you!  Send us Fan Mail

Regan Brown and Bill Mann of the G.B. Group, Inc. sit down with John Hansen, Esq., Partner at Baydaline & Jacobsen LLP to discuss the different types of Fair Housing situations common interest developments may find themselves facing and why.   Send us Fan Mail

Regan Brown and Bill Mann of the G.B. Group, Inc. sit down with Scott Mackey, Partner of Berding|Weil to discuss his most recent case regarding an area of San Francisco that has issues that affect nearby HOA’s sidewalks, how they are approaching the city, and what is next. Make sure to stick around for another HOA True Story!  Send us Fan Mail

Regan Brown and Bill Mann of The G.B. Group, Inc. sit down with Sandra Gottlieb, Esq., of SwedelsonGottlieb and Debra Warren, Vice President of Learning and Development with Associa, to discuss the actual processing time and costs associated with special assessments.   Send us Fan Mail

Regan Brown and Bill Mann of The G.B. Group, Inc. sit down with Brian Neuman, President of Neuman Sloat Arnold Architects Inc., to discuss the different types of architecture and expert work thar they perform, and the different types that all architects do. Make sure to stick around for another great HOA True Story!  Send us Fan Mail

Regan Brown and Bill Mann of The G.B. Group, Inc. sit down with Sarahann Shapiro with Pahl & McCay Law Firm to discuss the challenges of working on and with mixed use properties.  From what is a mixed-use building and types of mixed use, all the way to a crazy HOA true story, you won’t want to miss this educational podcast!  Send us Fan Mail

Regan Brown and Bill Mann of The G.B. Group, Inc. sit down with Robert Nordlund, PE, RS, Founder/CEO of Association Reserves, Inc. and Association Insights & Market Place to discuss his extensive experience in the Reserve Analyst field and his new company AIM, which evolved after the tragic loss of Champlain Tower South in Florida.  The aim (no pun intended) is to better inform homeowners abou...

Regan Brown and Bill Mann of The G.B. Group, Inc. sit down with Ritchie Lipson, Director of Client Relations for Kasdan Turner Thompson & Booth Law Firm to discuss the fiduciary responsibility of a Board to inspect.  Send us Fan Mail

Regan Brown sits down with The G.B. Group team, Bill Mann, Ryan Brown and Russell Brown, to discuss the RFP process, what to include, and how to make your life easier as an HOA manager or Board member. Make sure to stick around for some fun HOA True Stories!  Send us Fan Mail