

Bridge the Gap: The Senior Living Podcast
Bridge the Gap Network
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.
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Jul 31, 2023 • 16min
Combating Isolation Through Improved Hearing with Hamilton CapTel's Dave Blanchard
There is a growing impact that isolation has on seniors and social connection makes all the difference! Dave Blanchard, Strategic Business Development at Hamilton CapTel discusses on this week’s episode of Bridge the Gap.Listen to Dave on Ep. 258.Hamilton CapTel is a sponsor of Bridge the Gap.Sponsored by Accushield, Aline, Hamilton CapTel, Service Master, Patriot Angels, Peak Senior Living, The Bridge Group Construction and Solinity. The Contributors are brought to you by Peak Senior Living. And produced by Solinity Marketing.Become a sponsor of the Bridge the Gap Network.Connect with BTG on social media:YouTubeInstagramFacebookTwitterLinkedInTikTokMeet the Hosts:Lucas McCurdy, @SeniorLivingFan Owner, The Bridge Group Construction; Senior Living Construction Renovation, CapEx, and Reposition. Joshua Crisp, Founder and CEO, Solinity; Senior Living Development, Management, Marketing and Consulting.Mentioned in this episode:NIC Spring ConferenceRegister for NIC Spring Conference here.NIC Spring Conference

Jul 24, 2023 • 20min
New Operator with Focus on Repositioning Communities with Founder Dan Williams
Ally Senior Living Founder and CEO, Dan Williams discusses the challenges communities are facing and the power that repositioning can have on their future.This episode was recorded at ASHA Mid-Year Meeting.Sponsored by Accushield, Aline, Hamilton CapTel, Service Master, Patriot Angels, Peak Senior Living, The Bridge Group Construction and Solinity. The Contributors are brought to you by Peak Senior Living. And produced by Solinity Marketing.Become a sponsor of the Bridge the Gap Network.Connect with BTG on social media:YouTubeInstagramFacebookTwitterLinkedInTikTokMeet the Hosts:Lucas McCurdy, @SeniorLivingFan Owner, The Bridge Group Construction; Senior Living Construction Renovation, CapEx, and Reposition. Joshua Crisp, Founder and CEO, Solinity; Senior Living Development, Management, Marketing and Consulting.Mentioned in this episode:NIC Spring ConferenceRegister for NIC Spring Conference here.NIC Spring Conference

Jul 17, 2023 • 19min
The Power of Personal and Professional Brands with Christy Van Der Westhuizen and Sara Mitchell
Learn how the power of personal and professional brands can be leveraged with LinkedIn from BTG Ambassador and Contributor, Christy Van Der Westhuizen, Senior Vice President of Sales and Marketing at Legend Senior Living, as she sits down with guest host Sara Mitchell, President of Solinity Marketing.Sponsored by Accushield, Aline, Hamilton CapTel, Service Master, Patriot Angels, The Bridge Group Construction and Solinity. The Contributors are brought to you by Peak Senior Living. And produced by Solinity Marketing.Become a sponsor of the Bridge the Gap Network.Connect with BTG on social media:YouTubeInstagramFacebookTwitterLinkedInTikTokMeet the Hosts:Lucas McCurdy, @SeniorLivingFan Owner, The Bridge Group Construction; Senior Living Construction Renovation, CapEx, and Reposition. Joshua Crisp, Founder and CEO, Solinity; Senior Living Development, Management, Marketing and Consulting.Mentioned in this episode:NIC Spring ConferenceRegister for NIC Spring Conference here.NIC Spring Conference

Jul 10, 2023 • 22min
Transaction Update with Sim Goldberg of Meridian Capital Group
Sim Goldberg, Vice President at Meridian Capital Group, gives an insider look into the market and the five boxes every deal needs checked to turn into a transaction. This episode was recorded at ASHA Mid-Year Meeting.Sponsored by Accushield, Aline, Hamilton CapTel, Service Master, Patriot Angels, Peak Senior Living, The Bridge Group Construction and Solinity. The Contributors are brought to you by Peak Senior Living. And produced by Solinity Marketing.Become a sponsor of the Bridge the Gap Network.Connect with BTG on social media:YouTubeInstagramFacebookTwitterLinkedInTikTokMeet the Hosts:Lucas McCurdy, @SeniorLivingFan Owner, The Bridge Group Construction; Senior Living Construction Renovation, CapEx, and Reposition. Joshua Crisp, Founder and CEO, Solinity; Senior Living Development, Management, Marketing and Consulting.Mentioned in this episode:NIC Spring ConferenceRegister for NIC Spring Conference here.NIC Spring Conference

Jul 3, 2023 • 20min
How One Adult Daughter’s Experience is Changing Resident Engagement with Tech
A father’s story impacted one adult daughter’s career trajectory. BTG Ambassador and CEO and Founder of Utopia Experiences, Sasha Dawn shares her story.This episode was recorded at ASHA Mid-Year Meeting.Sponsored by Accushield, Aline, Hamilton CapTel, Service Master, Patriot Angels, Peak Senior Living, The Bridge Group Construction and Solinity. The Contributors are brought to you by Peak Senior Living. And produced by Solinity Marketing.Become a sponsor of the Bridge the Gap Network.Connect with BTG on social media:YouTubeInstagramFacebookTwitterLinkedInTikTokMeet the Hosts:Lucas McCurdy, @SeniorLivingFan Owner, The Bridge Group Construction; Senior Living Construction Renovation, CapEx, and Reposition. Joshua Crisp, Founder and CEO, Solinity; Senior Living Development, Management, Marketing and Consulting.Mentioned in this episode:NIC Spring ConferenceRegister for NIC Spring Conference here.NIC Spring Conference

Jun 26, 2023 • 23min
Development, Design and Deal Making with Chris Hoard of Distinctive Living
Chris Hoard, BTG Ambassador and President of Distinctive Living Development, discusses strategy for developments, design and real estate deals.Sponsored by Accushield, Aline, Hamilton CapTel, Service Master, Patriot Angels, Peak Senior Living, The Bridge Group Construction and Solinity. The Contributors are brought to you by Peak Senior Living. And produced by Solinity Marketing.Become a sponsor of the Bridge the Gap Network.Connect with BTG on social media:YouTubeInstagramFacebookTwitterLinkedInTikTokMeet the Hosts:Lucas McCurdy, @SeniorLivingFan Owner, The Bridge Group Construction; Senior Living Construction Renovation, CapEx, and Reposition. Joshua Crisp, Founder and CEO, Solinity; Senior Living Development, Management, Marketing and Consulting.Mentioned in this episode:NIC Spring ConferenceRegister for NIC Spring Conference here.NIC Spring Conference

Jun 19, 2023 • 26min
AI, ChatGPT and Senior Living: What to Know
Paul Sponcia, CEO of The IT Company, gives a high-level overview of the magic and mystery that is AI and how it can positively impact the senior living industry.Sponsored by Accushield, Aline, Hamilton CapTel, Service Master, Patriot Angels, Peak Senior Living, The Bridge Group Construction and Solinity. The Contributors are brought to you by Peak Senior Living. And produced by Solinity Marketing.Become a sponsor of the Bridge the Gap Network.Connect with BTG on social media:YouTubeInstagramFacebookTwitterLinkedInTikTokMeet the Hosts:Lucas McCurdy, @SeniorLivingFan Owner, The Bridge Group Construction; Senior Living Construction Renovation, CapEx, and Reposition. Joshua Crisp, Founder and CEO, Solinity; Senior Living Development, Management, Marketing and Consulting.Mentioned in this episode:NIC Spring ConferenceRegister for NIC Spring Conference here.NIC Spring Conference

Jun 12, 2023 • 19min
Communication is Key in Hiring with BTG Contributor Chris Heinz
Communication is key through the process of recruiting to hiring to onboarding to retaining great employees. Bridge the Gap Ambassador and Contributor, Chris Heinz, Managing Partner of WestPoint One, explains on this episode of #BTGvoice.Sponsored by Accushield, Aline, Hamilton CapTel, Service Master, Patriot Angels, Peak Senior Living, The Bridge Group Construction and Solinity. The Contributors are brought to you by Peak Senior Living. And produced by Solinity Marketing.Become a sponsor of the Bridge the Gap Network.Connect with BTG on social media:YouTubeInstagramFacebookTwitterLinkedInTikTokMeet the Hosts:Lucas McCurdy, @SeniorLivingFan Owner, The Bridge Group Construction; Senior Living Construction Renovation, CapEx, and Reposition. Joshua Crisp, Founder and CEO, Solinity; Senior Living Development, Management, Marketing and Consulting.Mentioned in this episode:NIC Spring ConferenceRegister for NIC Spring Conference here.NIC Spring Conference

Jun 5, 2023 • 23min
Active Adult Topics and Trends for 2023 with Architect Daniel Levy
The emerging active adult industry is turning heads with its unique lifestyle offerings. Daniel Levy, DKLEVY Founder and President, joins Josh and Lucas to discuss the unique design challenges and opportunities within this growing market. Sponsored by Accushield, Aline, Hamilton CapTel, Service Master, Patriot Angels, Peak Senior Living, The Bridge Group Construction and Solinity. The Contributors are brought to you by Peak Senior Living. And produced by Solinity Marketing.Become a sponsor of the Bridge the Gap Network.Connect with BTG on social media:YouTubeInstagramFacebookTwitterLinkedInTikTokMeet the Hosts:Lucas McCurdy, @SeniorLivingFan Owner, The Bridge Group Construction; Senior Living Construction Renovation, CapEx, and Reposition. Joshua Crisp, Founder and CEO, Solinity; Senior Living Development, Management, Marketing and Consulting.Mentioned in this episode:NIC Spring ConferenceRegister for NIC Spring Conference here.NIC Spring Conference

May 29, 2023 • 24min
The Strategic Leader’s Playbook: 3 Tactics for Transformational Leadership with Anthony Ormsbee-Hale
BTG Contributor and Ambassador, Anthony Ormsbee-Hale, Senior VP of Strategic Operations at Civitas Senior Living shares three tactics for transformational leadership and tips every leader should consider when leading teams.Listen to Anthony on the Contributor Wednesday series.Sponsored by Accushield, Aline, Hamilton CapTel, Service Master, Patriot Angels, Peak Senior Living, The Bridge Group Construction and Solinity. The Contributors are brought to you by Peak Senior Living. Become a sponsor of the Bridge the Gap Network.Connect with BTG on social media:YouTubeInstagramFacebookTwitterLinkedInTikTokMeet the Hosts:Lucas McCurdy, @SeniorLivingFan Owner, The Bridge Group Construction; Senior Living Construction Renovation, CapEx, and Reposition. Joshua Crisp, Founder and CEO, Solinity; Senior Living Development, Management, Marketing and Consulting.Produced by Solinity Marketing.Mentioned in this episode:NIC Spring ConferenceRegister for NIC Spring Conference here.NIC Spring Conference


