Senior Housing Investors

Tune in to Dr. Sendhil Krishnan's path from being a cardiologist to also becoming a real estate investor. He ultimately found that his background fit well into the assisted living market. His company, MD Senior Living's focus is on creating a supportive and fulfilling environment to enable each of their residents to thrive while having an opportunity to make new friends and engage in mea...

Our host, John Gonzales, welcomes Argentum President and CEO, James Balda to the show to discuss women in leadership, industry advocacy, workforce issues, and how the government can make long-term care financially accessible for more Americans. Balda outlines how his organization is helping federal and state leaders better understand the senior living industry.  In this discussion, he emphasizes t...

Steve Moran is a nationally known and sometimes controversial writer and speaker in the senior living industry. He runs the online senior living website Senior Housing Forum where the core value is to publish articles, videos, podcasts and other resources that help senior living providers do a better job serving residents, team members and the local marketplace community. He also works with senior...

Industry Disruptor, Culture Creator, Longevity Explorer.  Dwayne J. Clark is a thought leader and innovator in the rapidly-growing assisted living industry, as well as an accomplished author, playwright, restaurateur, filmmaker, entrepreneur, and philanthropist. Clark is the co-founder and CEO of Aegis Living, a company of 2,300 employees. In his capacity as CEO, Clark is a sought-after speaker an...

Our guest, Glenn Barclay with QSL Management, has over 25 years of experience in healthcare and senior housing with a bachelor's degree in finance, a master's in theology, and is practicing as an RN. Mr. Barkley has unique insight into successful operating strategies within senior housing, and other healthcare related industries. his team's philosophy is making Joy a priority for se...

Our host, John Gonzales, speaks with Teepa Snow https://www.teepasnow.com. Teepa's life mission is to shed a positive light on dementia. Teepa and the Positive Approach to Care team share about dementia so that everyone (including investors in assisted living) can understand why this is happening and how to support those living with brain change in a more positive and respectful way.

Our host, John Gonzales, speaks with  Amita Sharma, who is the Co Founder of Nourish Doc. Nourish Doc is a holistic wellness platform designed to help all of us live a holistic and healthy lifestyle by incorporating lifestyle modifications Holistic wellness encompasses our entire mind, body and soul. It's all about our physical wellness, along with our mental and emotional and even financial...

Senior Housing Investors Podcast had the pleasure of sitting down with Tom Johnston , Founder of Talent Optimizer Group . Tom shares his insights on why people are an organization's greatest asset and why the disconnect between employers and employees is contributing to the Great Resignation. Tom discusses how he uses a science backed assessment to help people increase self-awareness and why...

John Gonzales , a 30+ year veteran in the industry, speaks about his story, from an unexpected start, to a 35 year journey in the senior living industry. John shares his experiences, observations, and candid opinions about our industry's growth, transformation, and future.

Jon Friesen went from being in corporate America for over 35 years with 25 of those years serving Executive Office positions such as Chief Financial Officer, Chief Operating Officer, Chief Executive Officer for some very large healthcare companies, whose offerings included health insurance, surgery centers, and the surgical hospital space. In 2021, Jon felt like God was calling him to move from wh...

Today we sit down with Jill J. Johnson, MBA . She is President and Founder of Johnson Consulting Services, a management consulting firm specializing in strategy development for senior living providers.  This two-time Business Hall of Fame inductee has influenced more than 4 billion worth of business decisions for clients located across the United States, as well as in Europe and Asia. Jill's...

In this podcast, we sit down with Jill Vitale-Aussem. Jill serves as President & CEO of Christian Living Communities, a Colorado-based not-for-profit serving more than 3,000 older adults and their families through its 23 owned and managed communities located in six states as well as its services of adult day care, home care, and consulting. Prior to joining Christian Living Communities,  she s...

Today we present you a unique story that could transform the assisted living industry.  Our story begins with Elderfire Lodges founder, Tom Hofmeister, witnessing his father's personal journey with Alzheimer's.  With this first-hand experience, Tom quickly became aware of the shortcomings of the adult care industry.  Statistics show that 85% of people who would benefit from residing in a...

Today we are speaking with Robin Gestal, Partner and EVP of Operations for Haven Senior Investments.  Robin speaks daily with owners, operators, buyers, sellers, developers, and investors of senior housing.   Hear how the owners are faring as the states open up for business.   How have bottom lines been impacted by COVID? What are buyers and investors looking for in this market?  What are the lend...

Pilar Carvajal, CEO and Founder of Innovation Senior Living,  discusses the need for a different model outside of the high cost models typically associated with  private pay Assisted Living communities. How can the industry bring quality and community to the middle market, by far the largest population of seniors not being served?  She has some insightful  answers!

Haven Senior investments is blessed to be joined by David Lewis, CEO of Rocky Mountain Assisted Living located in Denver, Colorado. With decades of experience in the home care field, David moved to Colorado from Southern California in 2007 and recognized the need for a different senior care model in the Denver area. David determined the small home-like setting was the next best thing for seniors n...

Haven Senior Investments sits down with Paul Griffin III, CEO of Griffin Living, and a fifth-generation developer recently inducted into the Forbes Real Estate Council.  Paul has 40 years of experience and shares the mission behind his family's 4 billion dollar portfolio. With assets in large Master Planned Communities including multi-family, retail, office, and active adult living, Paul talk...