CEO and host Tom Freeley brings some end-of-year holiday cheer and good tidings in this festive episode. One recent update that brings good news is on the Corporate Transparency Act. At the time of this recording, HOAs and managers responsible for filing on behalf of their client boards were relieved of the requirement to provide beneficial ownership information to the U.S. Treasury Department. Without our commitment to working together as a community, this change wouldn’t have been possible. Speaking of community, in 2024 CACM supported numerous charity organizations with your help. Including the Ronald McDonald House, Second Harvest Food Bank, Compassion Planet, Bill Wilson’s Center for Unhoused Youth, Redwood Empire Food Bank, and One Warm Coat, and multiple donation drives are planned for 2025. How are you spreading cheer and happiness? Make sure to stay to the end of this episode for a heart-warming and funny HOA holiday poem.

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Guest host Alia Saouli of CACM sits down with Becky Jolly, CCAM, Senior Community Manager at Professional Association Services, to talk about dealing with hoarding in your communities. Hoarding is something that both you and the resident don’t intend for and especially don’t know how to navigate. With 20 years of experience under her belt, Becky dives into tips on dealing with the clutter while also remaining compassionate and understanding of homeowners (and not just with hoarding, but in every situation). Tune in for fresh insights on handling hoarding with empathy and learn how to manage both the mess and the personalities that come with it!

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Guest host Alia Saouli of CACM sits down with Shawn Hill of Storm Water Innovative Solutions to discuss the reality of storm water in Southern California. Though it may not rain much down here, community managers and homeowners should be aware of the potential damages of storm water. Storm water can affect not only your home but other belongings as well, such as a Volkswagen Bus (which Shawn shares). And with every unique property, there is a specific storm water filtration system to pair with it. Providing the proper maintenance and care to these systems can either make or break your property and your wallet. With education at the forefront of this conversation, tune in to hear how you can save your property in the long run!

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Website: https://www.swiscorp.com/
Call them at 760-688-4910
Email: info@swiscorp.com

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This week, guest host Alia Saouli of CACM talks about the importance of gratitude in everyday life. On a day-to-day basis, most people are thinking about themselves, their to-do lists, their families and more. But what if you could begin to rewire your brain just by expressing gratitude every day? Studies show that being more grateful and optimistic in the little things can ultimately improve your daily life. Tune in to hear some of Alia’s tips and tricks on gratitude this holiday season!

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CEO and podcast host Tom Freeley talks about the qualifications and the qualities of leaders. Leaders set goals, provide guidance, surround themselves with talented people and have a clear vision for teams and organizations. A leader also is an influencer of people, who can coach a group to achieve a common goal, and who is willing and able to ask for help. Trust and communication are key. Difficult and tough decisions are part of the job. Embrace them! Listen in for more of Tom’s thoughts on leadership.

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The deadline to comply with the Corporate Transparency Act is quickly approaching (December 31, 2024). What does that mean for homeowners’ associations, which are included in the BOI reporting requirements of the act? Which communities are exempt? What must beneficial owners file with the Department of Treasury and what are the penalties for non-compliance? Dawn Bauman, Senior Vice President of Government and Public Affairs for the Community Associations Institute and Executive Director of the Foundation for Community Association Research, provides an update on the legislation and CAI’s lawsuit to exempt community associations. While CAI continues to work with the Federal Government to repeal or delay the act, Bauman advises HOAs and boards to be prepared to comply by January 1.

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This week guest host Alia Saouli of CACM sits down with Stephanie Romero of Aeroscopic Environmental to discuss all things health and wellness as it relates to community managers and the buildings they help look after. Tune in to listen to the topic of water damage like mold and how to look for signs. Plus, tips on how to prevent water damage and mitigate risk. Romero recommends insurance is reviewed and updated regularly to ensure proper coverage in the case of having to file a claim. In addition to keeping buildings in good shape, Saouli and Romero share ideas on how community managers can stay healthy and the importance of having a peer community to share both the ups and downs of their daily jobs.

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The HOA industry is in a very active phase of consolidation with mergers and acquisitions. But even as larger management corporations take over longstanding medium and small businesses, newcomers are entering the scene. Host Tom Freeley sits down with Laura Hurtado, CCAM-PM.CI, who recently launched Synergy Management Group in San Diego. After working many years in the industry managing all types of communities—from onsite self-managed to high rise, large scale and commercial associations—Hurtado broke out on her own to start a small business. Hear about her journey to becoming an entrepreneur, and what she’s doing to set her company apart.

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