Connecting the Dots: Senior Living Success with Matt Reiners

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This is Connecting the Dots: Senior Living Successwith Matt Reiners, Girl Dad, Husband, 2x Tech Co-Founder, and Senior Living Enthusiast where we dive right into what drives the senior living industry. Matt interviews thought leaders from all parts of the industry as we cover everything from resident & staff satisfaction to innovative technology, community culture, to finance & operations. If you're in the senior living industry, it's safe to say this podcast will have something for you.

Episode Date
'What's the Yap? With Rachel Keller' - From Wardrobe to Workflow: How AI Agents Are Changing Daily Life
Aug 12, 2025
Redefining Boomer Living: Wellness-Driven Senior Communities with Laurie Schultz - Principal and Co-Founder at Avenue, Viva Bene
Aug 05, 2025
Beyond Leads: Senior Living Marketing That Actually Fills Rooms with Natasha Drake, Founder & CEO of Drake Strategic
Jul 29, 2025
Confessions from the Conference Floor: Secrets Senior Living CEOs Won’t Tell You with Mandy Hampton - CEO of The Ridge Senior Living
Jul 22, 2025
Empathy, Pianos, and Leadership: The Unlikely Trio Behind One Operator’s Success with Blair Quasnitschka, LNHA, FACHCA - Vice President of Operations, Maxwell Group
Jul 15, 2025
Hustle with Heart: Lessons from a Senior Care Entrepreneur with Julie Whitbeck-Lewinski, OTD, OTR/L, CCM, CSA - Aging Enthusiast | Entrepreneur | Proud Mom
Jul 08, 2025
From Overwhelmed to Empowered: Using AI to Crush It as an Executive Director with Erin Thompson - Founder of Aspire for More with Erin & Co-Founder of The Mentoring Company
Jul 01, 2025
From Institutions to Empowerment: The Future of Aging with Michelle Daniel - President & CEO of The Eden Alternative
Jun 17, 2025
Behind the Scenes of McKnight’s Excellence in Technology Awards with Lois Bowers, Editor at McKnight's Senior Living
Jun 10, 2025
'What's the Yap? With Rachel Keller' - Argentum, AI, Women in Leadership, & New Board Members
Jun 03, 2025
Tech Meets Taste: The Unlikely Journey of a Chef Changing Senior Dining Forever with Matthew Thompson MBA, PCIII, CEC, CCA, GRAE, Chief Culinary Officer at Restaura
May 27, 2025
From 54% to 100%: Lessons from a Community Sales & Marketing Rockstar with Kim Kimberly Vassenelli Director of Sales & Marketing - Park Rose Estates, Grace Management
May 20, 2025
The ROI of Kindness: How Compassion Transforms Company Culture
May 13, 2025
CliftonStrengths in Senior Living: Building Culture, Trust, and Transformation with Dr. Kathy Martin, CEO of Glenmeadow
May 06, 2025
The Data-Driven Secrets to Senior Living Sales You Need to Know with Maggie Seybold, VP of Customer Insights at WelcomeHome CRM
Apr 29, 2025
Lights, Camera, Connection: The Future of Senior Living Sales with Christie Freeze, Senior Living Industry Principal at HeartLegacy
Apr 22, 2025
How Content Strategy Is Shaping the Future of Senior Living Marketing with Bryan Reynolds, Senior Living Marketing Expert
Apr 15, 2025
Behind the Pink Hair: The Inspiring Rise of 'Dementia Darling' with Carrie Aalberts AKA The Dementia Darling
Apr 08, 2025
Cracking the Senior Living Code: Marketing, AI & The Power of Storytelling with Larry Williams, Director of Growth Solutions - Unlock Health
Apr 01, 2025
Chief Growth Officer Secrets: Cristy Ballard on Sales, Purpose & Personal Power - Cristy Ballard, Chief Growth Officer at Solstice Senior Living
Mar 25, 2025
From Good to Great: Growing the Executive Director for Maximum Impact with Dan Wolen - Senior Living Operator Executive
Mar 18, 2025
The Future of Home Care & Rehab: A Deep Dive with Caroline Hourihan - Executive Director of Rehabilitation and Home Care Services at Schofield Care, apart of Lineage Care Group
Mar 11, 2025
From Intern to Industry Leader: Megan Ulrich’s Journey & Bold Vision for Senior Living - Megan Ulrich, VP of Marketing & Public Relations at BHI Senior Living
Mar 04, 2025
From Memory Care to Mary & Bright: A Bold New Vision for Dementia Support - Mary Gauldin - Founder of Merry & Bright
Feb 25, 2025
The Power of Personal Branding: How Rachel Keller is Changing Senior Living - Rachel Keller, VP of Sales at Serviam Care Network & VP of Sales & Marketing at Catalyst Senior Living Solutions
Feb 18, 2025
Sales with a Soul: How Empathy & Curiosity Drive Senior Living Sales Success - Kelly Singleton Myers, Founder/Chief Vision Officer at KJB Sales Consulting
Feb 11, 2025
Luxury Mansions for Seniors? How One Entrepreneur Is Redefining Senior Living - Lorne Schechter, Owner/Operator
Feb 04, 2025
Balancing Chaos: Leading with Heart and Hustle in Senior Living with Amy Silva-Magalhaes - Chief Operating Officer at Bristal Assisted Living
Jan 28, 2025
Boomers Booming: Secrets to Thriving After 65 with Frances Reaves, Esq.
Jan 21, 2025
Unlocking Personality Power: DISC Insights for Leadership and Collaboration with Nicole Belanger
Jan 14, 2025
Living the Resident Life: Lessons from Living 4 Months in Senior Living with Dr. Lisa Ippolito
Jan 07, 2025
Empowering Abundant Living: Montessori for Aging & Dementia - Amy Laughlin, Director of Residential Life at Presbyterian Communities of South Carolina
Dec 10, 2024
Redefining Senior Living: Culinary, EVS, and Community Innovations - Benjamin Butler, Vice President, Key Account Development ARAMARK SeniorLIFE+
Nov 26, 2024
The Working Genius Framework: Transforming Senior Living Leadership - Lacy Jungman - VP Growth & Development of Heritage Communities
Nov 19, 2024
Celebrating Women: McKnights Women of Distinction Awards - Take Two with Lois Bowers, Editor at McKnights Senior Living
Nov 12, 2024
AGE-u-cate Webinar ICYMI: Innovation in Dementia Care: A Collaborative Conversation
Nov 07, 2024
From Sales to Soulful Solutions: Kara Marinko’s Journey in Senior Care - Kara Marinko, Senior Living Enthusiast
Nov 06, 2024
Celebrating Excellence: The Vision Behind McKnight’s Pinnacle Awards - Lois Bowers, Editor at McKnights Senior Living
Oct 15, 2024
Introducing The Prism Awards: DEIB, Sustainability, and Industry Leadership - Tim Mullaney VP & Editorial Director of WTWH Media Company
Oct 08, 2024
Procurement with Purpose: Leading with Strategy and Innovation - Jaime Steensen, National Director of Procurement and Purchasing at Sinceri Senior Living
Sep 05, 2024
Announcement: Joining Parasol Alliance as their Chief Growth Officer - Amber Bardon, CEO of Parasol Alliance
Aug 27, 2024
Building Community Through Wellness: The Impact of Tour de Zest - Lauren Blacker, Corporate Director of Wellness and Life Enrichment at Senior Resource Group
Aug 20, 2024
Revelations in Senior Housing: The Power of Experiential Branding - Danette Opaczewski, COO of Revel Communities
Aug 13, 2024
Transforming Dementia Care: Rachael Wonderlin's Journey - Rachael Wonderlin, Owner at Dementia by Day
Aug 06, 2024
The Queen of Culture’s Guide to Organizational Transformation - Denise Boudreau, President at Drive Culture Outcomes
Jul 02, 2024
Helping the Next Generation Find a Career in Senior Living - Lydia Terjeson, Memory Care Administrator at Touchmark
May 22, 2024
Senior Living Leadership: Cultivating Mental Wellness - Lindsay Charlefour, Director of Life Enrichment at Waltonwood Senior Living
May 15, 2024
Evaluating Tech in Senior Living: Insights from Parasol Alliance - Amber Bardon, CEO & Founder of Parasol Alliance
May 08, 2024
Policy Makers: The Argentum Agenda for Senior Living - Maggie Elehwany, J.D., SVP of Public Policy at Argentum
Apr 28, 2024
Capturing Staff & Resident Stories and Sharing, The Right Way - Nathan Jones, CEO & Founder of Dash Media
Apr 24, 2024
Overcoming Obstacles: Tackling Senior Living Recruitment Challenges - Katie Churchill - Managing Partner of Full Spectrum Search Group
Apr 17, 2024
Unveiling the Trilogy Travel Club: A Mission for Joy - Clare Travis, Trilogy Travel Support at Trilogy Health Services
Apr 10, 2024
Guiding Veterans to Financial Relief: Strategies from Patriot Angels - Suzette Graham, CEO & Founder of Patriot Angels
Apr 03, 2024
The Future of Care: Navigating Value-Based Models in Senior Living - Murry Mercier, Senior Living Market Director at PointClickCare
Mar 27, 2024
Training for Change: The Role of DEI in Senior Living - Diamond Boone, Corporate Director of Therapeutic Recreation, Athena Health Care Systems
Mar 20, 2024
The State of Senior Living Recruitment in 2024 - Chris Heinz, President at Westport One
Mar 13, 2024
Bridging Perspectives: The Shift from Provider to Vendor in Senior Living Sales
Mar 06, 2024
Making Relationships a Priority in the Senior Living Sales Process – Jessi Weldon, Sales & Marketing EVP at Primrose Retirement
Feb 28, 2024
Voices of Senior Living: Stories of Culture & Transformation - Lindsey Daugherty, Head of Community at Sage
Feb 22, 2024
What it takes to average 95% occupancy - Heather Freemont, Maplewood Senior Living
Jan 28, 2024
Elevating Senior Living - Heather Easterling, Sunrise Senior Living
Jan 16, 2024
15+ Years of Wisdom - Kelly Stranburg, Excellence in Wellness
Nov 28, 2023
Engaged Audiences: Engagement Technology Trends in Senior Living - Matt Goche, Uniguest
Oct 31, 2023
Creating Urgency in the Senior Living Sales Process - Jacob Raptosh, Holiday Retirement
Oct 03, 2023
Breaking Barriers: Addressing Challenges in Affordable Assisted Living - Sharon Ricardi, Northbridge Advisory Services
Sep 05, 2023
Finding Balance: Physical & Spiritual Well-Being in Senior Living - Rebecca Sturtz, Bridge Senior Living
Aug 22, 2023
Cultivating a Caring Culture - Steve Flynt, COO, Solstice Senior Living
Aug 08, 2023
A Conversation With a Caregiver & Adult Child - Jennifer Fink, Fading Memories Podcast
Jul 25, 2023
Lighting a Fire Under the Seat of Memory Care Training Status Quo with Shari Flight & Katie Fournier of Ember Holistic Care
Jul 11, 2023
Navigating the Technology Landscape in Senior Living with John McDonough, Asbury Communities
Jun 27, 2023
Senior Living Marketing Unleashed: Expert Perspectives & Strategies with Marlo Fogelman & Jenna Anderson, Marlo Marketing
Jun 13, 2023
Developing Active Adult with Purpose with Laurie Schultz, Avenue & Viva Bene
May 30, 2023
Why Pharmacogenomics Will Revolutionize Senior Living Care with Dr Tariq Adwan of GeneIQ
May 23, 2023
Simple Sign-Ins & Boosting Resident Visitation with Charles Mann, Accushield
May 16, 2023
Shining Light on the Leads That Drive Move-Ins with Jodi Guffee, COO & Owner of Radiant Senior Living
May 09, 2023
Thriving While Living with Dementia with Michael Belleville
May 05, 2023
Improving Resident Quality of Life Through Teamwork, Rachelle Blough, Rachelle Blough LTD Consulting
May 02, 2023
Bowties, Creating Purpose, & Joy Filled Spaces with David Haack, Tailored Advisory Services
Apr 25, 2023
The 4 C’s of Senior Living & One of Them Is Not COVID with Agustin "Agie" Olmedo, Executive Director in Scottsdale
Apr 18, 2023
Enhancing the Human Spirit through Collaboration at Charter S.L. with Amber & Brad at Charter Senior Living
Apr 13, 2023
Providing Pharmacogenomics to Senior Living with Frank Howard, CEO of GeneIQ
Apr 11, 2023
Recruitment, Retention, and Building a Culture - Terry Rogers, CEO with Westminster Communities of Florida
Apr 04, 2023
HealthTAC 2023 - Senior Living Sales in the Modern Age: Strategies for Marketing Success
Mar 30, 2023
Repairing the broken long term care system with Dr. Buffy Lloyd-Krejci, CEO of IPCWell
Mar 28, 2023
How To Treat Social Isolation & Loneliness As Distinct Issues - Dr. Ashlea Smalley, Grace Management, Inc.
Mar 21, 2023
Wellness, Retention & Recruitment with Liam Goddard, Life Plan Community
Mar 14, 2023
Kick-@ss Mom & Founder, Creating a Kick-@ss Culture - Melissa Banko, Banko Design
Mar 07, 2023
Introducing the Granger Cobb Institute for Senior Living with Dr Nancy Swanger, Granger Cobb Institute
Mar 01, 2023
The Silent Epidemic: How Hearing Loss is Impacting Us All - Dr Diana Sowers, Audiologist
Feb 28, 2023
Interviewing the Black Sheep of Senior Living - Evans Adrian, Endeavor Senior Living
Feb 21, 2023
Driving Accountability Amongst Your Team to Adopt Technology - Emily Alexander, WelcomeHome Software
Feb 14, 2023
The Evolution of Senior Living Sales & Marketing with Eric Varin, The Aspenwood Company
Feb 07, 2023
Adding to the Stickiness of Active Adult & Multi-Family - Jeff Arnold, United Group of Companies
Jan 17, 2023
United Church Homes Introduces the Joyologist, Amy Kotterman, United Church Homes
Jan 03, 2023
Listen Again - Humanizing the Finance Team & Effective Communication–Iyvonne Byers, CFO, Priority Life Care, LLC
Dec 27, 2022
Listen Again - Building the Right Sales Team & What Motivates It with Julie Podewitz, CSO at Vitality Living
Dec 20, 2022
Listen Again - Preparing for the Holidays in Memory Care—Angela Frantz, Memory Care Product Manager, Prestige Care
Dec 13, 2022
Strategies to Thrive Despite Today’s Challenges in Assisted Living with Angie Hildebrant, Our House Senior Living
Dec 06, 2022
The Life & Leadership of the Regional with Kevin Goedeke, Erickson Living
Nov 29, 2022
Hands4Life Creating Intergenerational Connection in Developing Countries, Stacy Shewey, CEO of Hands4Life
Nov 08, 2022
Helping Residents Make Their Dreams Come True with Anna Ladig, Live A Dream Support
Nov 01, 2022
How to Speak to the Soul of the Resident with Curtis Avison, Home Office Director of Life Enrichment at StoryPoint Group
Oct 25, 2022
Eversound in Sales: Driven by Stories, Backed by Data with Julie Podewitz, CEO of Grow Your Occupancy
Oct 18, 2022
Being Personable Through Sales Video with Walt Armentrout, CEO of HeartLegacy
Oct 11, 2022
The State of Falls in Senior Living with George Netscher, CEO of Safely You
Oct 04, 2022
Running 24 Hours Straight for Charity with Chris Heinz, Managing Partner with Westport One
Sep 29, 2022
What Inspires College Students to Start a Career in Senior Living with Paige Morin, Marketing Intern with Merrill Gardens
Sep 27, 2022
Gifting Knowledge to Families in Need with Jacob Blevins, Allied Senior Living Resources Florida
Sep 20, 2022
Panel highlight: Wellness & Engagement - Key Drivers for Senior Living Consumers Today and Tomorrow
Sep 15, 2022
Your Chat Feature is your Director of First Impressions with Robert Bills, Senior Sales Executive with SiteStaff Chat
Sep 13, 2022
Why Every College Student Should Be a CNA in the Summer with Maya Moskal, University of Kentucky
Sep 06, 2022
Four Corners: Technology, Innovation, Programming, & Your Residents’ Experience - HealthTAC West 2022 Panel
Sep 02, 2022
4,600 Wishes Granted & Counting with Peter Stinson & Randie Duretz at The Twilight Wish Foundation
Aug 30, 2022
Tailoring Tech Needs for Different Levels of Care & Boomers with Margaret DeVinney, Director of Sales, Senior Living at Enseo
Aug 23, 2022
Programming Bringing Diversity Initiatives Into Senior Living - Jessica Daily, Senior Lifestyle Corporation
Aug 16, 2022
The Impact of Rebelling Against the Typical Aging Philosophy with Molly Davis Nedley, Spectrum Retirement Communities, LLC.
Aug 09, 2022
Achieving Business Outcomes With Resident & Staff Happiness, Justin Godderis, CRO for InTouchLink
Aug 02, 2022
What Capital Partners & Operators Can Learn From Each Other with Jon Glass, Investment VP for PGIM Real Estate
Jul 26, 2022
Making Sure That Your Digital Marketing Efforts Work for You - Mary Cate Spires, Marketing Consultant
Jul 19, 2022
International Insights into the U.S. Senior Living Market with Phil Moorcraft, VP of Sales for CLB
Jul 12, 2022
Demand for Tech & Automation from Seniors at the Dinner Table with Sean Rowe, CEO of MealSuite
Jul 05, 2022
Vendorship vs. Partnership & How It Affects Relations - Nick Nemer, VP of Sales with LifeLoop
Jun 28, 2022
Leading with Kindness & Caring for Caregivers with Cole Smith, Corporate Director of Dementia Care Services for Brightview Senior Living
Jun 21, 2022
Preventative Measures for Cybersecurity with Mark McIntyre, Chief Experience Officer, Fully Managed
Jun 14, 2022
Standardizing Purpose-Driven Care & Engaging Therapy with Avi Friedman, COO of Link Home Therapy
Jun 07, 2022
The Person-Centered Care Revolution is Decades Old - Alisa Tagg, Association Director of National Association of Activity Professionals
May 31, 2022
Leveraging Social Media for Successful Storytelling - Nathan Jones, Founder of Dash Media
May 24, 2022
Enabling Growth, Learning & Evolution for Those with Dementia - Melanie Perry, National Director of Memory Support for Elegance Living
May 17, 2022
Kickin It with the Kickin Podcast with Cameo Rogers & Miekka Zanders, Hosts of the Kickin Podcast
May 10, 2022
Listen Again - Leads, Move-ins, Incentives, & Being Realistic - Greg Anderson, Senior Vice President for Northbridge Advisory Services
May 05, 2022
Must Have’s & Must Go’s for Marketing to Seniors with Evan Friedkin, Head of Business Development for Roobrik
May 03, 2022
Listen Again - Question Your Thought Process as a Leader - James Lee, CEO at Bella Groves
Apr 28, 2022
Feeling Alive & Empowered Through the Power of Yes - Sarah Pedretti, Life Enrichment Coordinator from Bluffview Memory Care
Apr 26, 2022
Listen Again - Celebrating the New Generation of Leadership with Dean Palombaro, Divisional ED North, Ohio Living
Apr 21, 2022
Challenging Tech Norms in Senior Living for Seniors & Communities with Stefano Selorio, CEO of Carevocacy
Apr 19, 2022
Listen Again - Situational Leadership with Heather Tussing, COO & VP of Sales at Morning Point Senior Living
Apr 14, 2022
Listen Again - New Expectations when Recruiting Staff – Whitney Lane, SVP of Operations at Watercrest Senior Living
Apr 07, 2022
Listen Again - Recruiting, Burnout & Teamwork with Anthony Hormsbee, VP of People Operations with Civitas
Mar 31, 2022
Focusing on the Relationship and "Exploiting" Your Kids with Jack York, Co-Founder of iN2L
Mar 29, 2022
How Senior Living Training Has Evolved and Will Continue to Evolve with Laura Ellen Christian, VP of Client Engagement at AGE-u-cate
Mar 22, 2022
How Retirement Unlimited is Walking the Walk in Lifelong Learning with Mary Kate Hansford, Academic Administrator, at Retirement Unlimited
Mar 15, 2022
What Goes into Reaching 100% Occupancy - Christy Van Der Westhuizen, VP of Sales & Marketing, MBK Senior Living
Mar 11, 2022
Eagerness & Shortcomings with Technology in Senior Living with Gary Jones, General Manager of Customer Experience at VCPI
Mar 08, 2022
Keeping Family First: Life, Business & Building Culture - Sevy Petras, CEO of Priority Life Care
Mar 01, 2022
Infusing a Pro Athlete’s Philosophy into Senior Living with Jolene Moore, AVP of Resident Engagement at Discovery Senior Living
Feb 22, 2022
What a Former Tech Vendor, Now Provider, Knows About Senior Living Tech - Scott Smith, Five Star Senior Living
Feb 10, 2022
Amazon Helping Senior Living - Ginna Baik, Innovation & Business Development Leader for Senior Care at Amazon
Feb 10, 2022
The Dos & Don'ts of Creating Your Personal Brand with Micah Hunt, Director of Sales & Marketing at English Meadows
Feb 10, 2022
Engage Residents in Your Employee Retention Programs – Jayne Keller, COO, Christian Living Communities
Feb 10, 2022
Using Innovation to Drive Culture with Greg Mehfoud, Director of Culture at English Meadows
Feb 10, 2022
Introducing "All Ears - Senior Living Success"
Feb 08, 2022