

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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Feb 10, 2025 • 15min
What Does the Roobrik & Aline Merger Mean for Senior Living?
When the resident journey meets data, operators gain insights from prospects during the sales cycle. Erin Hayes, President of Aline and Evan Friedkin, Head of Business Development at Roobrik, share about the merger announcement and what customers can expect from the combined powerhouse.This podcast was recorded at the 2025 ASHA Annual Meeting. Sponsored by Aline, NIC MAP, Procare HR, Sage, Hamilton CapTel, Service Master, The Bridge Group Construction and Solinity. 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

Feb 3, 2025 • 12min
What Can New Tech and AI Achieve in Senior Living?
Entrepreneur and promoter of the industry, Matt Reiners, Chief Growth Officer at Parasol Alliance, shares leadership tips, how to simplify technology adoption, a vision for enhancing connection through tech, and the future of senior living technology.Download whitepaper.Listen to the Connecting the Dots podcast.Recorded at the Hamilton CapTel booth at the LeadingAge Annual Meeting.Register for the NIC Spring ConferenceProduced by Solinity Marketing.Sponsored by Aline, NIC MAP, Procare HR, Sage, Hamilton CapTel, Service Master, The Bridge Group Construction and Solinity. 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

Jan 27, 2025 • 22min
Fortune 500 Event Planner To Activities Professional with Courtney Russell of LiveWell Group
Fortune 500 event planner turns senior living activities professional. Courtney Russell, Lifestyle Program Director at LiveWell Group, shares why programming is the backbone of resident engagement.Produced by Solinity Marketing.Register for the NIC Spring ConferenceSponsored by Accushield, Aline, NIC MAP, Procare HR, Sage, Hamilton CapTel, Service Master, The Bridge Group Construction and Solinity. 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

Jan 20, 2025 • 12min
Technology Trends from CAST with Scott Code of LeadingAge
In this episode of Bridge the Gap, recorded at the LeadingAge Annual Meeting in Nashville, Scott Code, Vice President, Center for Aging Services Technologies (CAST) at LeadingAge, shares insights into the evolving role of technology in senior living, discussing the challenges operators face and the strategies they can adopt to stay ahead.Recorded at the Hamilton CapTel booth.Register for the NIC Spring ConferenceProduced by Solinity Marketing.Sponsored by Accushield, Aline, NIC MAP Vision, Procare HR, Sage, Hamilton CapTel, Service Master, The Bridge Group Construction and Solinity. 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

Jan 13, 2025 • 18min
Why Credentialing Is Key to Safer Senior Living Communities
Hear how updated credentialing is helping senior living communities mitigate risk for team members and residents from Charles Mann, Founder and CSO at Accushield. Listen as Josh and Lucas discuss with Charles how creating an alliance to make vendor partnerships better for senior living operators can improve the industry as a whole. This episode was recorded at the NIC Fall Conference.Register for the NIC Spring ConferenceProduced by Solinity Marketing.Become a sponsor of Bridge the Gap.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

Jan 6, 2025 • 17min
Tech Entrepreneur Turned Story Teller with Industry Legend Jack York
Industry legend, Jack York, Chief Story Teller at Talegate, shares his life’s motto, passion for telling resident’s stories, and his new venture. Hear how the tech entrepreneur is now living out his desire to feature the senior living industry in new ways. Recorded at the Hamilton CapTel booth at the LeadingAge Annual Meeting.Register for NICProduced by Solinity Marketing.Sponsored by Accushield, Aline, NIC MAP Vision, Procare HR, Sage, Hamilton CapTel, Service Master, The Bridge Group Construction and Solinity. 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

Dec 30, 2024 • 29min
BTG Season 7 Recap with Josh, Lucas, and Sara
It’s a Season 7 recap with BTG founders Josh Crisp, Lucas McCurdy and executive producer Sara Mitchell. They break down tips for new individuals entering the industry, the hot topic in 2024 of “culture,” plus a forecast of topics, episodes, and themes coming in 2025.Produced by Solinity Marketing.Become a sponsor of Bridge the Gap.Sponsored by Accushield, Aline, NIC MAP Vision, Procare HR, Sage, Hamilton CapTel, Service Master, The Bridge Group Construction and Solinity. 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

Dec 23, 2024 • 17min
2025 NIC Spring Conference Preview with Lisa McCracken
Coming out of a development drought, the industry has an optimistic outlook. Plus, what is the changing demographic and capital market structure for the forecast of seniors housing? Lisa McCracken, Head of Research and Analytics of the National Investment Center for Seniors Housing and Care (NIC), gives a preview of topics including middle market, age tech, capital markets, and active adult at the NIC Spring 2025 Conference.Register for NIC Spring Conference here.Produced by Solinity Marketing.Become a sponsor of Bridge the Gap.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

Dec 16, 2024 • 18min
The Caregiver Experience with Lindsey Daugherty of Sage
A next-gen senior living operations platform that combines data and insights for caregivers is key to improve community operations. Lindsey Daugherty, BTG Ambassador and Head of Community at Sage, explores how these innovative tools are shaping the future of senior living, enhancing efficiency, and empowering teams to deliver exceptional care.This episode was recorded at the NIC Fall Conference.Produced by Solinity Marketing.Become a sponsor of Bridge the Gap.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

Dec 9, 2024 • 30min
New Administration's Impact on Seniors Housing + ASHA 2025 Annual Meeting Preview with David Schless
What does the new presidential administration mean for the seniors housing industry? David Schless, President of ASHA, discusses how members can join advocacy efforts, plus a preview of the 2025 Annual Meeting in Arizona. Produced by Solinity Marketing.Become a sponsor of Bridge the Gap.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


