Grow Your Occupancy

Taking Marketing to a High(er) Level: Julie Podewitz Talks with Scott Bell and Ana Cristina Reaves

Julie Podewitz, CEO and Founder of Grow Your Occupancy, talks with Scott Bell, CEO, and Ana Cristina Reaves, Key Account Manager, at High Level Marketing. Scott and Ana share their insights, advice, and clarity on digital marketing.

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The Hearing Technology Having an Impact on Senior Living Sales: Julie Talks with Matt Reiners

Julie Podewitz talks with Matt Reiners, Co-Founder of Eversound, about how senior living sales outcomes can benefit from assistive hearing devices. By enhancing their sense of hearing, older adults with hearing loss can experience a tour of a senior living community more fully, as well as be more present during the inquiry and decision-making process.

A Senior Living Resident Tells It Like It Is: Julie Podewitz Talks with Marilyn Breed

Julie Podewitz, CEO and Founder of Grow Your Occupancy, talks with independent living resident Marilyn Breed about her experiences while researching, choosing, and living in a senior living community. Marilyn's advice? "You need to stay interested in things - it makes you more interesting!"

Why Outreach Is Important for Sales: Julie Podewitz Talks with Stephanie Signore & Julie Flaig Smith

The hot topic in senior living sales going into 2023 is external business development - building a strong sales pipeline of prospects who have been referred by professional referral sources. Julie Podewitz, CEO and Founder of Grow Your Occupancy, talks with Stephanie Signore, Senior VP of Sales, Marketing, and Communications with Health Dimensions Group, and Julie Flaig Smith, Corporate Director of Sales with Ebenezer, to learn their secrets for success in external business development.

Helping Seniors Navigate Veterans Benefits: Julie Talks with Suzette Graham

Julie Podewitz, CEO and Founder of Grow Your Occupancy, talks with Suzette Graham, CEO of Patriot Angels, about helping senior Veterans navigate the VA Benefits available to them and their surviving spouses, including the VA Aid and Attendance benefit. Fun fact: Suzette is a former Mrs. Alaska!

An Investor’s Views on Occupancy and Sales: Julie Podewitz Talks with Rick Shamberg (Part 2)

In part 2, Julie Podewitz, CEO and Founder of Grow Your Occupancy, is back with senior living investor Rick Shamberg, Managing Director of Scarp Ridge Capital Partners. Rick talks about changes in the market, what he foresees for the industry, and how starting as a sales counselor has shaped his approach to operations and investing.

Julie Podewitz Talks with Jayne Sallerson: Part 2

In part 2 of this insightful discussion, Julie Podewitz, CEO and Founder of Grow Your Occupancy, talks with Jayne Sallerson, Chief Operating Officer and Partner of Charter Senior Living and one of the senior living industry's predominant leaders.

An Investor’s Views on Occupancy and Sales: Julie Podewitz Talks with Rick Shamberg (Part 1)

In part 1, Julie Podewitz, CEO and Founder of Grow Your Occupancy, talks with senior living investor Rick Shamberg, Managing Director of Scarp Ridge Capital Partners, about what every senior living community owner should know about occupancy and sales. An interesting fact: Rick started as a community leasing counselor!

Julie Podewitz Talks with Jayne Sallerson: Part 1

Julie Podewitz, CEO and Founder of Grow Your Occupancy, talks with Jayne Sallerson, Chief Operating Officer and Partner of Charter Senior Living. This is part 1 of 2 of this insightful discussion with one of the senior living industry's predominant leaders.

Casting a Larger Net: Julie Podewitz Talks with Heather Freemont

Julie talks with Heather Freemont, Vice President of Marketing at Maplewood Senior Living, about - our most frequently requested podcast topic - outreach and managing a wait list.