While tech companies may have inauspicious beginnings, Fahad Aziz, CTO and co-founder of CareMerge, shares with Pod-Pourri host Chris MacLellan the story behind CareMerge. Spending three months living at an assisted living community enabled Fah

Episode 13: One-on-One with Mary Scott Russell

Nov 3rd, 2020 30m 44s

East Ridge Director of Community Relations Mary Scott Russell sits down with Pod-Pourri host Christopher MacLellan and shares how the life plan community’s leadership team has adapted during the pandemic and the many benefits of the East Ridge

Episode 12: One-on-One with Matt Reiners

Oct 27th, 2020 29m 13s

Eversound's innovative technology solutions are improving the lives of aging seniors as their sense of hearing diminishes and risk of social isolation increases. Now in use in over 800 senior living communities across the country, the company’s

Episdoe 11: One-on-One with Michael Starke

Oct 19th, 2020 33m 16s

Our podcast, Pod-Pourri, is pleased to bring listeners an enlightening interview with Michael Starke, President and CEO of PMD Advisory services. Michael shares his experience as a consultant in market feasibility analysis for both for-profit a

Episode 10: One-on-One with Len Segel

Oct 13th, 2020 36m 20s

Pod-Pourri is pleased to feature Kephart Architect’s Len Segel, the director of the senior housing design studio within the award-winning architectural firm based in Denver, Co. Len talks with Pod-Pourri host Chris MacLellan about how architec

Episode 9: One-on-One with Kristin Kutac Ward

Sep 29th, 2020 25m 59s

The Ehlers Group welcomes Kristin Kutac Ward, Founder & CEO, Solutions Advisors Group to Pod-Pourri, a podcast. Kristin shares her story with host Chris MacLellan in a one-on-one conversation. She talks about her transition from hospitality to

Episode 8: One-on-One with Lita Dirks

Sep 28th, 2020 35m 43s

A new Pod-Pourri episode features interior merchandiser Lita Dirks, CEO and Founder of Lita Dirks & Company, the award-winning national interior design and merchandising company. Lita shares her design philosophies and explains how merchandisin

Episode 7: One-on-One with Lea Swetloff

Aug 25th, 2020 28m 1s

On episode seven of Pod-Pourri we spotlight Lea Swetloff who is a resident at The Palace Coral Gables, in Coral Gables, Florida. Lea was one of the first residents to move in to the The Palace Coral Gables (over seven years ago) and offers a

Episode 6: One-on-One with Gary Sisler

Aug 13th, 2020 30m 46s

On this episode six of Pod-Pourri podcast, we welcome Gary Sisler who is resident at the East Ridge Senior Living Community in Cutler Bay, Florida. After a successful career in commercial Real Estate, Gary and his wife made the decision to mov

Episode 5: One-on-One with Jane Marie O'Connor

Aug 4th, 2020 22m 55s

On episode five of Pod Pourri we welcome Jane Marie O'Connor from 55 Plus Marketing. Jane has been assisting builders in the senior living industry to rethink and refine their strategies and products since 1996. For over two decades, Jane has

Episode 4: One-on-One with Pam Parker

Jul 28th, 2020 30m 49s

On episode four of Pod-Pourrie we welcome the Social Director at The Place Coral Gables, Pam Parker. Winner of the best Senior Community Lifestyle Director in the country by the Association of Senior Home Builders in 2016, Pam has been creati

Episode 3: One-on-One with Bruce Rosenblatt

Jul 23rd, 2020 22m 48s

On episode three of Pod Pourri we welcome Senior Housing Expert Bruce Rosenblatt. Bruce is the owner of Senior Housing Solutions in Naples, Florida and has been helping seniors and their families make the correct decision on senior living fo

Episode 2: One-on-One with Rick Barrow

Jul 23rd, 2020 27m 56s

On episode two of Pod-Pourri we welcome award winning Senior Living Community marketing expert Rick Barrow. Rick has a tremendous background in journalism, marketing and branding and his expertise is sought out by Senior Living Communities acr

Episode 1: One-on-One with Janis Ehlers

Jun 26th, 2020 37m 8s

In our inaugural Pod-Pourri Podcast, we introduce you to Janis Ehlers, founder and president of The Ehlers Group. Celebrating 25 years in business, Janis Ehlers is an award-winning pioneer in marketing strategies and communications for the seni