Bridge the Gap: The Senior Living Podcast

By Lucas McCurdy and Joshua Crisp

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Welcome to Bridge the Gap with hosts Lucas McCurdy and Joshua Crisp. A podcast dedicated to informing, educating and influencing the future of housing and services for older adults in senior living.

Episode Date
How to Sell with Authenticity in Senior Living Sales with Evan Friedkin
Sep 08, 2025
Thriving as a Young Professional in Senior Living with Agemark’s Matt Rezkalla
Sep 01, 2025
Reasons to Embrace Value-Based Care with CEO Greg Roderick
Aug 25, 2025
2025 NIC Fall Conference Preview with Amy Peters
Aug 18, 2025
Q2 Report from NIC MAP COO Kyle Gardner
Aug 11, 2025
Reshaping Hospitality Through Stories with CEO Frederick Zarrilli
Aug 04, 2025
A Senior Living Play by Play with Industry Veteran Robb Chapin
Jul 28, 2025
Facing the Future of Senior Living in Secondary Markets with Jimmy Justice
Jul 21, 2025
The Power of Storytelling with Former Pixar Story Artist Matthew Luhn
Jul 14, 2025
Bridging the Gap Between REIT and Operator with NHI CEO Eric Mendelsohn
Jul 07, 2025
Sales and Marketing Strategies from a Lifeplan Community Specialist Deana Wilson
Jun 30, 2025
Tackling Technology, Staffing, and Emerging Trends with Ryan Fischer
Jun 23, 2025
A Look at the Future of Senior Living Sales and Technology with Kevin Colley
Jun 16, 2025
Sage and Agemark Usher in the Era of Intelligent Care with Raj Mehra and Michael Pittore
Jun 09, 2025
How Oxford Senior Living is Using Data to Engage Educated Leads
Jun 02, 2025
Resident Advocacy in Community Distress with Suzy Koenig
May 26, 2025
Labor Management and Service Creep with Bryant McCann of Sage
May 19, 2025
Senior Housing Capital and Growth Outlook with NIC MAP CEO Arick Morton
May 12, 2025
Tech Talk with Social Isolation Expert of Hamilton CapTel Dave Blanchard
May 05, 2025
How Aline is Creating an Ecosystem to Unite Senior Living with CEO Brandon Logsdon
Apr 28, 2025
Never Stop Growing: Community Culture with Sequoia Living CEO Sara McVey
Apr 21, 2025
How Inspiren is Advancing Care with AI Tech
Apr 14, 2025
How to Reimagine HR for Operators with Paul Jarvis of Procare HR
Apr 07, 2025
How SVN's Dream Team is Simplifying Senior Living Transactions with Tony Yousif
Mar 31, 2025
Achieving 10 Years of Success in Seniors Housing: Expert Tips from Jesse Marinko of Phoenix Senior Living
Mar 24, 2025
CarePredict Launches CarePoint Solution with CEO Satish Movva
Mar 17, 2025
Navigating the Future of Seniors Housing: Insights from Kathryn Burton Gray on 35+ Years of Industry Evolution
Mar 10, 2025
Capital Investment Reservations and Opportunities in Senior Living With Aron Will of CBRE
Mar 03, 2025
Q1 Report and 2024 Recap from NIC MAP COO Kyle Gardner
Feb 24, 2025
Combating Social Isolation with Closed Captioning from Hamilton CapTel’s Anne Girard
Feb 17, 2025
What Does the Roobrik & Aline Merger Mean for Senior Living?
Feb 10, 2025
What Can New Tech and AI Achieve in Senior Living?
Feb 03, 2025
Fortune 500 Event Planner To Activities Professional with Courtney Russell of LiveWell Group
Jan 27, 2025
Technology Trends from CAST with Scott Code of LeadingAge
Jan 20, 2025
Why Credentialing Is Key to Safer Senior Living Communities
Jan 13, 2025
Tech Entrepreneur Turned Story Teller with Industry Legend Jack York
Jan 06, 2025
BTG Season 7 Recap with Josh, Lucas, and Sara
Dec 30, 2024
2025 NIC Spring Conference Preview with Lisa McCracken
Dec 23, 2024
The Caregiver Experience with Lindsey Daugherty of Sage
Dec 16, 2024
New Administration's Impact on Seniors Housing + ASHA 2025 Annual Meeting Preview with David Schless
Dec 09, 2024
Using Data to Drive Your HR Success with Procare HR's Paul Jarvis
Dec 02, 2024
A CCRC's Recipe for Resident Satisfaction with Querencia Barton Creek's Nate Weyand
Nov 25, 2024
Cycling, Alzheimer’s, and Senior Life Simplified with CEO Greg Mason of SilverAssist
Nov 18, 2024
Heroes with Hearing Loss with Veteran Advocate Shari Penner
Nov 11, 2024
Recruiting and Hiring Strategies with Corey Fein of Hireology
Nov 04, 2024
Q3 Report with NIC MAP Vision CEO Arick Morton
Oct 28, 2024
How to Upgrade Resident Experience with Hospitality Expert Revel Communities COO Danette Opaczewski
Oct 21, 2024
A Pioneer's Take on Industry Innovation & Market Trends with CEO Chris Hollister
Oct 14, 2024
POV: Value Based Care and Resident Engagement
Oct 07, 2024
Culture of Promise Book Release with Operator, Author, Founder Fee Stubblefield
Sep 30, 2024
The Importance of Risk Mitigation with Accushield’s Peggy White
Sep 23, 2024
Tactics and Strategies for Building Occupancy in Skilled Nursing Facilities with Kacie Pritt
Sep 16, 2024
Three Challenges for Renovations, Conversion and Repositioning Projects with Architect Michael Fittz
Sep 09, 2024
The Fundamentals of Blocking and Tackling in Seniors Housing with CEO Chris Sides
Sep 02, 2024
Introducing Certify It: The Podcast for Advancing Your Career in Care
Aug 26, 2024
Proactive Risk Management for Operators with Guide Path Founder and Attorney Rebecca Adelman Esq.
Aug 19, 2024
Using Data to Drive Value with Dushyanth Biyyala of Sage
Aug 12, 2024
How to Set Community Safety Standards with Accushield CEO Allen Barnes
Aug 05, 2024
Senior Housing Outlook Report with NIC MAP Vision CEO Arick Morton
Jul 29, 2024
Middle Market, Active Adult and Capital Markets: 2024 NIC Fall Conference Preview with Lisa McCracken
Jul 22, 2024
Bringing Dignity to Dementia with Industry CEO Loren Shook
Jul 15, 2024
Senior Living Challenges and Opportunities with Industry Innovative Investor Arnie Whitman
Jul 08, 2024
Operational Excellence with Industry Pioneer Sue Farrow
Jul 01, 2024
Procare HR Acquisition with Executives Brett Landrum and Paul Jarvis
Jun 24, 2024
AI and Tech Solutions for Aging Services with Joe Velderman of Cypress Living
Jun 17, 2024
2024 BTG Ambassador Spotlight
Jun 10, 2024
Centralized Caregiver Operations with Sage
Jun 03, 2024
Sales, Marketing and Affordability with Asset Manager Sherrie Bebell of CPA
May 27, 2024
Wellness Discussion with Kyle Gardner, COO of NIC MAP Vision
May 20, 2024
ASHA 2024 Mid-Year Meeting Preview with President David Schless
May 13, 2024
Active Adult Deep Dive with Greystar Pioneer Michael Levine
May 06, 2024
Procare HR Case Study with Chris Krebsbach of RM Management and Brett Landrum
Apr 29, 2024
Senior Living Startup Journey with Austin Steele
Apr 22, 2024
Owner, Operator, Developer Insights with Brad Kraus of Spectrum Retirement
Apr 15, 2024
Aviva Senior Living Growth Platform with President Dennis Murphy
Apr 08, 2024
Why Veteran Benefits Matter to Senior Living Operators in 2024
Apr 01, 2024
AI Data Launch: NIC MAP Vision Releases First-of-Its-Kind AI Tool
Mar 25, 2024
Leveraging Care for Smarter Care with Co-Founder Raj Mehra
Mar 18, 2024
Understanding Future Consumers to Meet Their Needs with Rodney Harrell of AARP
Mar 11, 2024
Love Meter Launch with Tech Founder Charles Mann
Mar 04, 2024
The Use of Technology in the Safety and Security of Residents and Staff with Accushield CEO
Feb 26, 2024
Data Trends and Occupancy in the Senior Housing Market with NIC MAP Vision COO Kyle Gardner
Feb 19, 2024
Intergenerational Success Story Told by Jamie Korzan of Oppidan
Feb 12, 2024
Seniors Housing Valuation and Forecast from Industry Founder Alan Plush
Feb 05, 2024
2024 NIC Spring Conference Preview with Lisa McCracken
Jan 29, 2024
Collaterals, Care, and Community Leaders from SMASH Marketing and Sales Summit
Jan 22, 2024
Executing A Successful New Development Strategy with Discovery Senior Living COO Bill Sciortino
Jan 15, 2024
ASHA 2024 Annual Meeting Preview with President David Schless
Jan 08, 2024
Valuation Expert Aron Will Gives Forecast for 2024
Jan 01, 2024
BTG Christmas + Season 6 Recap
Dec 25, 2023
Conversational Leadership, Social Media, and Qualified Leads with SMASH Marketing Experts
Dec 18, 2023
Building a Family Culture in Senior Living with CEO Chris Belford
Dec 11, 2023
Building a Passionate Team at the Community Level with Traci-Taylor Roberts of Sodalis Senior Living
Dec 04, 2023
Labor Management Solutions with Procare HR Founder and Co-CEO Brett Landrum
Nov 27, 2023
Why Operators Should Embrace AI with NIC MAP Vision CEO Arick Morton
Nov 20, 2023
Strategy, Leadership, and Results from SMASH Marketing and Sales Summit 2023
Nov 13, 2023
How a SNF Staffing Mandate Would Impact Seniors Housing with VIUM Managing Director Scott Tittle
Nov 06, 2023
Work-Life Blend with VP of Growth and Development Lacy Jungman
Oct 30, 2023
Leads, Conversion, and Transparency with Vitality Senior Living VP of Sales and Marketing Christy Cunningham
Oct 23, 2023
The Strategic Leader’s Playbook: 3 Tactics for Transformative Thinking with Anthony Ormsbee-Hale
Oct 16, 2023
Senior Living Bootcamp Graduates Discuss Week-Long Community Experience
Oct 09, 2023
3 Tips to Improve Community Performance with BTG Ambassador Erin Thompson
Oct 02, 2023
How Applicant Tracking Systems Improve Your Business with Procare HR Founder Brett Landrum
Sep 25, 2023
A Developer’s Perspective on Active Adult and Value-Based Care with Laurie Schultz
Sep 18, 2023
Aline Integration and Data Update with President Erin Hayes
Sep 11, 2023
How to Keep Hospitality Simple with Aaron Fish
Sep 04, 2023
Value-Based Care Movement with Alan Fairbanks
Aug 28, 2023
NIC Academy Launch with NIC CEO Ray Braun
Aug 21, 2023
Best of Operations 2023 Featuring BTG Guests
Aug 14, 2023
2023 NIC Fall Conference Preview from COO Chuck Harry
Aug 07, 2023
Combating Isolation Through Improved Hearing with Hamilton CapTel's Dave Blanchard
Jul 31, 2023
New Operator with Focus on Repositioning Communities with Founder Dan Williams
Jul 24, 2023
The Power of Personal and Professional Brands with Christy Van Der Westhuizen and Sara Mitchell
Jul 17, 2023
Transaction Update with Sim Goldberg of Meridian Capital Group
Jul 10, 2023
How One Adult Daughter’s Experience is Changing Resident Engagement with Tech
Jul 03, 2023
Development, Design and Deal Making with Chris Hoard of Distinctive Living
Jun 26, 2023
AI, ChatGPT and Senior Living: What to Know
Jun 19, 2023
Communication is Key in Hiring with BTG Contributor Chris Heinz
Jun 12, 2023
Active Adult Topics and Trends for 2023 with Architect Daniel Levy
Jun 05, 2023
The Strategic Leader’s Playbook: 3 Tactics for Transformational Leadership with Anthony Ormsbee-Hale
May 29, 2023
ASHA Mid-Year Meeting Preview with David Schless
May 22, 2023
Strategies to Hire and Retain the Best Employees with Managing Partner Katie Churchill
May 15, 2023
Senior Living CRM Solutions for 2023 with CEO Brad Frasher
May 08, 2023
Market Update for Buyers and Sellers with Matt Alley
May 01, 2023
Agency and Flex Staffing with Kevala CEO Todd Owens
Apr 24, 2023
Wellness Pioneer Leads in Healthy Living with Leon Grundstein
Apr 17, 2023
NIC Map Vision Data Download with COO Kyle Gardner
Apr 10, 2023
Sales and Marketing Integration with Frontier CRO CMO Kathy Swann
Apr 03, 2023
Master Class Market Update with Industry Expert Aron Will
Mar 27, 2023
How Virtual Reality is Shaping Senior Living Therapy with MyndVR and Select Rehabilitation
Mar 20, 2023
French-Inspired West Coast Living with Cogir Senior Living CEO David Eskenazy
Mar 13, 2023
How VA Benefits Could Help Solve Affordability with Founder Suzette Graham
Mar 06, 2023
How Adopting the Airbnb Experience Could Impact Senior Living Sales and Marketing
Feb 27, 2023
Accushield Case Study with AgeWell Solvere Living
Feb 20, 2023
Aspenwood’s Urban Luxury Model Discussion with President Heather Tussing
Feb 13, 2023
2023 Senior Housing Market Update Challenges and Opportunities with Alex Loo of Hudson Realty Capital
Feb 06, 2023
Increasing Human Connection Through Improved Hearing with Dave Blanchard, Hamilton CapTel
Jan 30, 2023
Increase Occupancy by Addressing the Emotional Process of Relocation
Jan 23, 2023
Using Technology to Personalize Resident Apartments with Blue Fingerprint
Jan 16, 2023
ASHA Annual Meeting Preview with David Schless
Jan 09, 2023
A CEO’s Journey to Close the Gap in Senior Care with Jeff Salter
Jan 02, 2023
BTG Christmas + Season 5 Recap
Dec 26, 2022
2023 NIC Spring Conference Preview from Program Program Committee Chair Colleen Blumenthal
Dec 19, 2022
The Evolution of Tech for Seniors with Atria Senior Living CTO
Dec 12, 2022
Government Enforcement and Healthcare Investigations Discussed with Waller
Dec 05, 2022
Bonus Episode: Guest Hosts Featured
Nov 29, 2022
Breaking: Industry Referral Company Referah Launches in Senior Living
Nov 28, 2022
Why Culture Matters During a Labor Shortage with Brandywine Living Chief of Staff
Nov 21, 2022
How Culture Helps Residents Live Their Dreams, Trilogy Health Services CEO Leigh Ann Barney
Nov 14, 2022
Breaking News Merger and Benchmark Study with Data Expert Erin Hayes
Nov 07, 2022
Market Identification and Operations with MedCore Partners’ Tiffany Cobern
Oct 31, 2022
Breast Cancer Survivor Discusses Leadership Principles in the Face of Trauma
Oct 24, 2022
Why Serving A Culturally Diverse Group of Seniors is Driving CEO Arun Paul
Oct 17, 2022
Growth and Changes in Today’s Operations with Regional Provider and Industry Veteran Marcus Van Ameringen
Oct 10, 2022
Local Family Operator Proves Success Through Specialty Focus with Founder Susie Finley
Oct 03, 2022
Why Thinking Outside of the Box is Not Enough with Change Maker William Swearingen
Sep 26, 2022
Sales and Marketing Messaging with Jeff Gronemeyer of Conversion Logix
Sep 19, 2022
Motivational Speaker Inky Johnson: VIP Ignite Experience Keynote Podcast
Sep 12, 2022
Aging with Dignity: How Five Wishes Can Change Your Life with Joanne Eason
Sep 05, 2022
Tips for Navigating Owner-Operator Relationships from Industry Veteran Damon Thomas
Aug 29, 2022
It’s Time to Dream Again Nashville
Aug 22, 2022
FSLA President Gail Matillo Joins Bridge the Gap
Aug 15, 2022
NIC Fall Conference Preview from COO Chuck Harry
Aug 08, 2022
Growing Bolder Founder Mark Middleton Shares Visions for Reshaping Aging with Marc Middleton
Aug 01, 2022
America’s Got Talent Finalist Performs on BTG with Max Major
Jul 25, 2022
Care for the Caregiver: How Chaplain Services Impact Employee Retention with John Mileson
Jul 18, 2022
Reaching Leads the Way They Want to Be Reached Through Innovative Tech
Jul 11, 2022
Workforce Trends and Staffing Solutions with Recruiter Katie Churchill
Jul 04, 2022
How VR is Shaping Digital Health for Older Adults, MyndVR CEO
Jun 27, 2022
How a Planned Care Community Meets Unique Needs for Older Adults with Founder Loe Hornbuckle
Jun 20, 2022
4 Points to Address Resident Engagement and Staff Education with Dementia Care Trainer Dr. Jennifer Stelter
Jun 13, 2022
Sales and Marketing Fundamentals with Solvere Living CEO Kristin Kutac Ward
Jun 06, 2022
Timeless Principles of Creating a Culture of Value for Staff
May 30, 2022
A Provider’s Perspective of Video’s Impact on Occupancy and Retention with Lacy Jungman
May 23, 2022
Creating a Great Place to Work® with CEO Michael Bush
May 16, 2022
Practical How-To Examples for Creating Purposeful Content with VP Marketing Heather Freemont
May 09, 2022
Viral TikTok Shines Positive Light on Senior Living Industry with StoryPoint Leaders
May 02, 2022
How Tech is Transforming the Way Senior Living Engages Residents and Families with Connected Living Innovator Brian McWade
Apr 25, 2022
Attainable Housing, How Cozy Home Communities Bring Joy to the Middle Market
Apr 18, 2022
Essential Caregivers' Impact on Staffing Shortage with Advocate Mary Daniel
Apr 11, 2022
Moving Senior Living Boldly Forward with Radiant Senior Living COO Jodi Guffee
Apr 04, 2022
The Ultimate Guide to Choosing a Home for the Second Half of Life with Ryan Frederick
Mar 28, 2022
Market, Labor Force and Kindness with Chairman/CEO Pat Mulloy
Mar 21, 2022
Peace of Mind with Health Screening Solutions with Accushield CSO Charles Mann
Mar 14, 2022
How Mentorship Develops Personal Growth with RCM's David Clement
Mar 07, 2022
Colorado Fires: A Senior Living Story with Michele Sepples
Feb 28, 2022
Preview: Senior Living 100 Conference with Tim Craig
Feb 21, 2022
Employee Perspectives Research with OnShift CEO Mark Woodka
Feb 14, 2022
Research Focus and Advocacy Programming with ASHA President David Schless
Feb 07, 2022
Residential Home Care Disruptor Raphaela Sapire
Jan 31, 2022
Power and Purpose in Resident Engagement with Charles de Vilmorin
Jan 24, 2022
Challenges and Opportunities from Regional Provider President Greg Puklicz
Jan 17, 2022
Technology and Podcasting
Jan 10, 2022
Season 5 Launch
Jan 03, 2022
Purpose Driven Operations with Shawn Corzine
Dec 27, 2021
Seniors4Seniors: The Intergenerational Answer to Overcoming Isolation
Dec 20, 2021
Bridging the Gap Between Dementia and Design, Traci Taylor-Roberts of Sodalis Senior Living
Dec 13, 2021
Industry Veteran and Turnaround Specialist Chris Hollister
Dec 06, 2021
Optimistic Insight for Seniors Housing Construction with Ryan Companies
Nov 29, 2021
Recruiting and Retention from President Dave Keaton
Nov 22, 2021