The HOA Pros Podcast

ACCREDITED Fannie Mae Condominium Financing Changes for Pros This course is approved by the Community Association Managers International Certification Board (CAMICB) to fulfill (1) hour continuing education requirements for the CMCA® certification. www.camicb.org Instructions to receive 1 hour continuing education credit Listen to the podcast and write down the numerical code that you will hear th...

In honor of National Mentorship Day, we’re celebrating the power of mentorship, professional growth, and the next generation of HOA industry leaders! We’re joined by Anthony Rosales of Seabreeze Management Company, who shares how he found his way into the HOA industry, what it’s like being a newer community manager, and the experiences that have contributed to his success. In a special moment of H...

Are you using AI to its full potential, or just scratching the surface? This week on HOA Pros Podcast, Sean Patterson of CrossGen AI for an eye-opening conversation about moving beyond basic chats and putting AI to work. Sean shares why successful adoption starts with people, education, and leadership, and why you can’t simply buy software and expect your team to transform overnight. From turning...

What separates a vendor from a true business partner? We sit down with Christian Rovsek of Service First Restoration, Inc. to talk about what it really takes to build lasting relationships in the HOA industry. Christian shares his journey into the industry, a few memorable stories, and the lessons he’s learned about being proactive instead of reactive, mitigating liability and risk, and understand...

On this episode, we sit down with Donnie Disbro of Communitas and Kelly Thomson of ARK & BHE for a conversation about where the HOA industry is headed. We dive into acquisitions and company culture and tackle the big question: What will the HOA industry look like 20 years from now? Donnie and Kelly also share some great stories from their careers and take a moment to recognize the people who h...

This week, we sit down with Dave Rauch of ProTec Building Services, whose passion for extending the life of our communities comes through loud and clear. Dave talks about his work with the Foundation for Community Association Research Think Tank and the newly released Built to Last: Strategies for Extending the Economic Life of Community Associations, including a new tool designed to help HOAs eva...

What do Burning Man, structural engineering, rising HOA assessments, and the question, “Where does all the poop go?” have in common? They’re all part of our first-ever video episode of the HOA Pros Podcast! Dilip Khatri, PhD, SE, founder and principal engineer of Khatri International, Inc., joins us to discuss aging communities, reserve funding, structural inspections, condominium financing, and t...

We sat down with David Pyrzenski of CourtMatch for a great conversation about the important role recreational amenities play in creating thriving communities. David shared his perspective on facilities management, the partnership between management and the board, and the unique demands that come with managing recreational facilities. We talked about how amenities can help build community and conne...

This week, we’re joined by Cang Le and Deanne Cox, CMCA, AMS from Le Firm for a conversation that takes us from litigation to the courtroom and everything in between! We talk about how they found their way into the HOA industry, some of the crazy stories they’ve collected along the way, and the people who have made an impact on their careers, including Annie Wyland and Lisa Silva. If you work in c...

We’re joined by Seth Fenn of Cura Pest for a conversation that goes way beyond pest control! Seth shares how he found his way into the HOA industry, a few crazy stories from the field, and how Cura Pest is using AI on the office and customer-facing side of the business. We also talk innovation, including laser technology for mosquito control, growth, and the lessons Seth has learned along the way....

What separates a good community manager from a truly exceptional one? Cody House, PCAM of Keystone joins us to share the fundamentals every community manager should master, whether you’re just starting out or have years of experience. In this episode, we discuss the core skills that build successful managers, why owning your mistakes is one of the most valuable leadership traits, the importance of...

On this episode, we sit down with Adrian Baldieri and Brandon Rennick from Reconstruction Experts for a conversation that goes far beyond construction projects. Together, we explore why community management and reconstruction are, at their core, a people business. Great projects don’t happen because of contracts alone. They happen because of trust, communication, and relationships built over time....

Is AI coming for community managers…or is it becoming their greatest advantage? In this episode we sit down with Scott Keesee of Vantaca to separate fact from fiction when it comes to artificial intelligence in the HOA industry. Scott shares his journey into community management and gratitude for mentor Grant Wolfe before diving into one of the hottest topics in our industry: AI. Together, we disc...

ACCREDITED Fire Hardening Strategies for Pros This course is approved by the Community Association Managers International Certification Board (CAMICB) to fulfill (1) hour continuing education requirements for the CMCA® certification. www.camicb.org. Instructions to receive 1 Hour continuing education credit Listen to podcast and write down the numerical code that you will hear throughout the show...

We sit down with Jonathan Freed and Justin Breckenridge of SoCal Environmental Solutions to discuss the company’s journey from its roots in asbestos surveys to becoming a trusted resource for the HOA industry. The conversation explores the history and growth of SoCal Environmental Solutions, their role of CAID, and how environmental services continue to evolve to meet the needs of community associ...

ACCREDITED Records, Requests and Regrets for Pros This course is approved by the Community Association Managers International Certification Board (CAMICB) to fulfill (1) hour continuing education requirements for the CMCA® certification. www.camicb.org. Instructions to receive 1 Hour continuing education credit Listen to podcast and write down the numerical code that you will hear throughout the s...

Join us as we sit down with Cory Neubauer of Nextier and Jamie Gould of Consult My HOA for an important conversation about advocacy, legislation, and the future of the HOA industry. In this episode, we discuss: ✅ CLAC (California Legislative Action Committee) and the critical role it plays in protecting community associations ✅ “Buck-a-Door” and why industry participation and funding are essenti...

On this episode, we sit down with Ray Echlin and Jim Sattler of Design Build Associates for a candid conversation about the true value of experienced construction management in the HOA industry. Ray and Jim share the legacy they are building through decades of industry experience, why community managers should not be expected to act as construction managers, and why boards need to bring in the rig...

We’re diving in again to one of the most important (and time-sensitive) topics impacting HOAs across California… AB 1572. Tia Fleming and Melissa Matlock from CalWEP join us to break it all down in a way that actually makes sense for managers and boards. From defining what non-functional turf really is, to sharing the go-to resource every community needs (nonfunctionalturfca.org), this episode is...

On this episode, we sit down with Ryan Touchi of Property Cleaning Experts (PCX) to talk about his journey into the HOA industry and the path that led him to building a full-service exterior cleaning company. Ryan shares his appreciation for those who helped along the way, including a meaningful shoutout to Chris Booth, and gives us a behind-the-scenes look at what it takes to grow in this space....

We’re joined by Anthony Abarca of Abarca Landscape a company that’s quickly making a name for itself by doing things differently and doing them right. From their deep roots in the Inland Empire to their expansion into Orange County, Anthony shares how Abarca Landscape is bringing full service solutions to the table covering landscape maintenance, landscape construction, and more than you might exp...

This week we sit down with Gabe Ponce of Precision Landscape and Michele Campbell with Riverside Public Utilities to break down AB 1572 and what it really means for California communities. Michele brings the regulatory and utility perspective, while Gabe shares what this looks like on the ground for HOAs as landscape practices begin to shift. We walk through what AB 1572 is, why it was introduced,...

In this episode, we sit down with Russell Carpe (Retired!!!) to reflect on a remarkable career in the HOA industry and the next chapter ahead. We talk about his journey through retirement, what makes it fun, and how he’s staying engaged in the industry in new ways, including encouraging partnerships and involvement beyond just the social side of management. And of course, his newest and most meani...

On this episode of The HOA Pros Podcast, we sit down with Nick Zafirakos, founder of Overwatch Defense International (ODI). Nick’s path into the HOA industry is truly a story for the record books, and he shares how his remarkable journey shaped his perspective on service, professionalism, and purpose in the industry. Nick also takes time to express professional gratitude to Shelly Chapuis with Key...

On this episode of The HOA Pros Podcast, we sit down with Chris Booth and Tony Medina of Whitestone Industries for a great conversation about growth, industry partnerships, and showing up when it matters most. We talk about how Whitestone has expanded into roofing and now offers full exterior building envelope services under one company, creating a more streamlined solution for communities. We als...