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The RAL Room Assisted Living PodcastThe Importance of Due Diligence in Assisted Living with Shane PogueIn this episode of the RAL Room Assisted Living Podcast, Charlie Cameron sits down with Shane Pogue, founder of Verum Capital, to discuss why due diligence is one of the most important—and often overlooked—aspects of raising capital and growing a successful assisted living business. 📊Shane shares lessons from years of evaluating investment opportunities, working with founders, and helping investors make informed decisions before committing capital.Here's what we cover:✅ Why due diligence is about more than just financials✅ The importance of transparency when working with investors✅ Common red flags operators and investors...
2026-06-3056 min
The RAL Room Assisted Living PodcastInsurance, Risk Management & AI: Protecting Your Assisted Living Business with Lori ConwayIn this episode of the RAL Room Assisted Living Podcast, Dr. Alex Schloe sits down with insurance expert Lori Conway to discuss one of the most overlooked aspects of assisted living ownership: insurance and risk management. 🛡️🏡With more than 25 years of experience, Lori shares valuable insights into the unique risks assisted living operators face, common coverage gaps, and how the right insurance strategy can protect both your residents and your business.Here’s what we cover:✅ The biggest insurance mistakes assisted living owners make✅ Common risks including falls, elopement, medication errors, and abuse claims✅ E...
2026-06-2340 min
The RAL Room Assisted Living PodcastWhy Every Assisted Living Developer Needs an Owner’s Rep with Done. Project SolutionsIn this episode of the RAL Room Assisted Living Podcast, Charlie Cameron and Aaron Ameen sit down with Bailey Fait and Blake Fitzel of Done. Project Solutions to break down the role of construction managers and owner’s representatives in residential assisted living development. 🏗️🏡Drawing from their experience on multi-billion-dollar construction projects and the Everwood Reserve development, they share how the right team can save operators time, money, and costly mistakes.Here’s what we cover:✅ The difference between a general contractor and an owner’s rep✅ Common development mistakes that cost investors thousands✅ Ho...
2026-06-1645 min
The RAL Room Assisted Living PodcastInside the RAL Room: Houston Event Recap, Major Updates & What’s NextIn this episode of the RAL Room Assisted Living Podcast, Alex Schloe, Charlie Cameron, and Aaron Ameen recap the incredible Houston RAL Room event and share major updates shaping the future of the community. 🚀🏡From live project tours to new operational resources and development support, this episode highlights the momentum building inside the RAL Room.Here’s what we cover:✅ Highlights from the Houston RAL Room live event✅ Touring active renovations, developments, and operating homes✅ New additions to the RAL Room leadership team✅ Expanded support for operators and developers✅ The launch of RAL Room...
2026-06-0937 min
The RAL Room Assisted Living PodcastHow to Convert Homes into Assisted Living: Design & Renovation Tips with Zach RyndersIn this episode of the RAL Room Assisted Living Podcast, Charlie Cameron sits down with Zach Rynders, co-founder of R2 Studios Architecture, a firm that has helped design over 200 assisted living home conversions. 🏡Zach shares what makes a home a good candidate for conversion, common mistakes operators make, and how to navigate the design and licensing process.Here’s what we cover:✅ What makes a house work for assisted living conversions✅ Key layout, bedroom, and square footage considerations✅ Common renovation and licensing mistakes to avoid✅ Why city regulations vary so much✅ When to...
2026-06-0236 min
The RAL Room Assisted Living PodcastHelping Families Find the Right Care: Senior Placement Insights with Amanda BaileyIn this episode of the RAL Room Assisted Living Podcast, Charlie Cameron sits down with Amanda Bailey, founder of Help For My Parents and creator of A Place to Call Home. 🏡Amanda shares how her personal journey with her mother’s Alzheimer’s diagnosis led her to help families navigate the overwhelming process of finding the right senior care.Here’s what we cover: ✅ How families can avoid making care decisions in crisis mode ✅ The biggest mistakes families make when choosing care ✅ What makes residential assisted living stand out ✅ How operators can better connect wi...
2026-05-2644 min
The RAL Room Assisted Living PodcastFrom 200+ Properties to Assisted Living: Scaling with Purpose with Omni CaseyIn this episode of the RAL Room Assisted Living Podcast, Charlie Cameron sits down with Omni Casey, a high-volume real estate investor managing hundreds of properties who is now stepping into assisted living. 🏡Omni shares how he built massive scale in real estate—and why he’s now focused on combining profit with purpose through residential assisted living.Here’s what we cover: ✅ How he scaled to buying properties in bulk (50+ at a time) ✅ Portfolio investing vs. traditional real estate strategies ✅ Why systems, teams, and leverage are key to scaling ✅ The limitations of tradit...
2026-05-1950 min
The RAL Room Assisted Living PodcastThe Next Evolution of The RAL Room: Scaling the Assisted Living CommunityIn this episode of The RAL Room Assisted Living Podcast, Alex Schloe shares major updates and the future vision for the RAL Room Mastermind community following an incredible live event in Houston. 🚀🏡You’ll hear from The RAL Room COO Aaron Ameen as he breaks down how the community is evolving to better support acquisitions, operations, development, and scaling.Here’s what we cover: ✅ The future vision for The RAL Room community ✅ New operational support for assisted living operators ✅ Development and construction resources for larger projects ✅ How the community is adapting as members scale faste...
2026-05-1221 min
The RAL Room Assisted Living PodcastFrom Corporate Tech to Building a RAL from Scratch: Susann Quijada’s JourneyIn this episode of the RAL Room Assisted Living Podcast, Charlie Cameron sits down with Susann Quijada, an RAL Room member who is in the trenches building her first assisted living home from the ground up. 🏡From corporate tech to tackling a massive renovation project outside Houston, Susann shares the real challenges, risks, and rewards of getting started.Here’s what we cover: ✅ Transitioning from corporate career to assisted living ✅ Why she chose RAL as a purpose-driven business ✅ Building (almost) a new home through major renovations ✅ Navigating financing and challenges as a non-US citizen
2026-05-0549 min
The RAL Room Assisted Living PodcastFrom $45K Salary to $45K/Month: Scaling Assisted Living Fast with Snawing AlvaradoIn this episode of the RAL Room Assisted Living Podcast, Charlie Cameron sits down with Snawing Alvarado, who went from humble beginnings to owning multiple assisted living homes—and scaling rapidly. 🚀🏡Snawing shares how he transitioned from nursing to real estate and built a high-cash-flow assisted living portfolio in just a few years.Here’s what we cover:✅ How he went from $45K/year to $45K/month in cash flow✅ Buying and scaling multiple assisted living homes quickly✅ Leveraging seller financing and creative deal structures✅ Why assisted living beats traditional real e...
2026-04-2857 min
The RAL Room Assisted Living PodcastHospital-Level Care at Home: The Future of Assisted Living with Lon HechtIn this episode of the RAL Room Assisted Living Podcast, Alex Schloe sits down with Lon Hecht, CEO of Care2U, to explore how hospital-level care is being brought directly into the home. 🏡Lon shares how this model is reducing ER visits, lowering costs, and improving outcomes for assisted living residents.Here’s what we cover: ✅ Why so many ER visits and hospitalizations are unnecessary ✅ How high-acuity care can now be delivered at home ✅ The cost, risk, and disruption of traditional hospital transfers ✅ Real capabilities: labs, imaging, oxygen, and more in-home...
2026-04-2137 min
The RAL Room Assisted Living PodcastScaling to 130 Beds Without Investors: Building a Sustainable RAL Business with Lindsay DaudistelIn this episode of the RAL Room Assisted Living Podcast, Alex Schloe welcomes back Lindsay Daudistel, who has scaled to 10 homes and 130 beds while balancing family life and strategic growth. 🏡Lindsay shares how she’s built a strong team, maintained culture, and expanded without relying heavily on outside investors.Here’s what we cover: ✅ Scaling to 130 beds with a long-term strategy ✅ Why she chose not to rely on outside investors ✅ Building a strong leadership team and company culture ✅ Balancing a growing business with family life ✅ The power of slow, strategic growth...
2026-04-1433 min
The RAL Room Assisted Living PodcastFrom Broke to 3 Care Homes: Lessons in Building an Assisted Living Business with Boris & Amanda PalominoIn this episode of the RAL Room Assisted Living Podcast, Dr. Alex Schloe sits down with Boris and Amanda Palomino, owners of three residential care homes in California and founders of a growing RAL academy. 🏡They share how they went from living in a 300 sq ft ADU to building multiple care homes—and the hard lessons learned along the way.Here’s what we cover: ✅ How they started with no healthcare experience ✅ The biggest mistakes that cost them hundreds of thousands ✅ Why finding the right team (realtors, contractors, lenders) is critical ✅ How assisted living...
2026-04-0748 min
The RAL Room Assisted Living PodcastBrain Injuries, Dementia & Care: What Assisted Living Operators Need to Know with Linda DraayerIn this episode of the RAL Room Assisted Living Podcast, Charlie Cameron sits down with Linda Draayer, Executive Director of Brain Care LLC, with over 35 years of experience in senior care and brain health. 🧠🏡Linda breaks down traumatic brain injuries (TBIs), their long-term effects, and how they increase the risk of dementia—along with practical ways to improve care in assisted living.Here’s what we cover: ✅ What TBIs are and how they differ from concussions ✅ Common signs and often-missed symptoms ✅ The link between brain injuries and dementia ✅ Biggest misconceptions about recovery ✅ Simple...
2026-03-3140 min
The RAL Room Assisted Living PodcastWhy Caregiving Can Cost $300K+ — And How to Actually Plan for It with Raymond LevineIn this episode of the RAL Room Assisted Living Podcast, Charlie Cameron sits down with Raymond Levine, a long-term care funding specialist and advocate who helps families navigate the true cost of caregiving. 💰🏡Raymond breaks down the financial reality behind assisted living, home care, and long-term care planning—revealing why many families are unprepared and what you can do today to avoid costly mistakes later.Here’s what we cover:✅ Why caregiving can cost $300,000+ (and why most people underestimate it)✅ The biggest mistake families make—waiting until it’s too late✅ The 3 critical questions e...
2026-03-2640 min
The RAL Room Assisted Living PodcastFrom ICU Nurse to Building a Luxury RAL Campus with Chad PhillipsIn this episode of the RAL Room Assisted Living Podcast, Charlie Cameron sits down with Chad Phillips, a former ICU nurse, real estate investor, and developer of a luxury 15-bed residential assisted living home. 🏡Chad shares how his background in healthcare and real estate eventually merged into a mission-driven assisted living business focused on advocacy, dignity, and high-quality care for seniors.Here’s what we cover: ✅ Chad’s journey from football player and ICU nurse to RAL developer ✅ Why assisted living became his calling and ministry ✅ Lessons from investing in rea...
2026-03-1744 min
The RAL Room Assisted Living PodcastDisaster Prevention & Recovery for Residential Assisted Living with Claudine RipertIn this episode of the RAL Room Assisted Living Podcast, Charlie Cameron sits down with Claudine Ripert, founder of Critical Control, to talk about disaster prevention, response, and recovery for residential assisted living homes. 🌊🔥🏡From flooding and fires to mold and pipe bursts, Claudine shares real-world insight from over a decade in disaster recovery—and explains why preparation can mean the difference between minor disruption and full-scale crisis.Here’s what we cover:✅ The most common (and most preventable) disasters in assisted living✅ Why flooding is often predictable—and how to get ahead of...
2026-03-1036 min
The RAL Room Assisted Living PodcastBuilding a True Safety Culture in Assisted Living with Nathan LeyvaIn this episode of the RAL Room Assisted Living Podcast, Dr. Alex sits down with Nathan Leyva, maintenance director, residential assisted living operator, and founder of Bridgepoint Care, to talk about what life safety really means in assisted living. 🔧🏡With experience in both large senior living communities and smaller residential homes, Nathan shares practical insight into inspection readiness, overlooked maintenance risks, and how to build a proactive culture of safety.Here’s what we cover: ✅ What “life safety” actually means in plain English ✅ Key differences between large facilities and residential homes
2026-03-0340 min
The RAL Room Assisted Living PodcastSBA Financing for Residential Assisted Living with Zach BalmerIn this episode of the RAL Room Assisted Living Podcast, Dr. Alex sits down with Zach Balmer of Lexicon Bank, a national preferred SBA lender, to break down how SBA financing works for assisted living projects. 💰🏡With over 20 years in banking and deep experience in the senior housing space, Zach explains how SBA loans can help operators fund acquisitions, startups, and ground-up construction—even when conventional financing says no.Here’s what we cover: ✅ What an SBA loan actually is (and how the government guarantee works) ✅ Key differences between SBA 7(a) and SBA...
2026-02-2438 min
The RAL Room Assisted Living Podcast19 Years of Residential Assisted Living Success with Rachel RobertsonIn this episode of the RAL Room Assisted Living Podcast, Dr. Alex sits down with Rachel Robertson, owner of Turnberry Place Assisted Living in Fort Collins, Colorado. With 19 years of hands-on experience, Rachel shares what it really takes to build, sustain, and now expand a successful residential assisted living home. 🏡From starting with a business partner to becoming a solo owner and mentor to other operators, Rachel’s journey is packed with real-world lessons in leadership, staffing, and long-term growth.Here’s what we cover: ✅ How Rachel got started in residentia...
2026-02-1735 min
The RAL Room Assisted Living PodcastUsing Community Education to Generate RAL Leads with Jana MilliganIn this episode of the RAL Room Assisted Living Podcast, we are giving our podcast listeners a sneak peek into one of our live mastermind calls! Listen in as the team sits down with Jana Milligan to break down how community education can become one of the most powerful (and overlooked) strategies for building trust, authority, and qualified leads in senior living. 📚🏡Jana shares how speaking at libraries, senior centers, and independent living communities helped her grow visibility, credibility, and referrals—without spending money on ads.Here’s what we cover:✅ Why...
2026-02-1052 min
The RAL Room Assisted Living PodcastFrom One RAL to a Luxury Memory Care Neighborhood with Brett ChotkevysIn this episode of the RAL Room Assisted Living Podcast, Charlie Cameron welcomes back Brett Chotkevys, one of the very first guests on the show, for a powerful update on his journey scaling from a single residential assisted living home to a full-blown luxury memory care neighborhood. 🏘️Brett shares how he and his wife Laura transitioned from house flipping into luxury memory care, why the mansion model made sense financially and operationally, and what it really takes to develop multiple homes from the ground up.Here’s what we cover: ✅ Going from...
2026-02-0339 min
The RAL Room Assisted Living PodcastFrom Rentals to Residential Assisted Living with Eddy McCrackenIn this episode of the RAL Room Assisted Living Podcast, Charlie sits down with Eddy McCracken, a former teacher and rental investor who now operates two 16-bed residential assisted living homes in Crown Point, Indiana, with a third in development. 🏡Eddie shares how he discovered residential assisted living, navigated zoning and approvals in a state with few RALs, and combined his real estate expertise with a compassionate care model to build a thriving business.Here’s what we cover: ✅ Transitioning from single-family rentals to residential assisted living ✅ Navigating zoning, approvals...
2026-01-2743 min
The RAL Room Assisted Living PodcastScaling Residential Assisted Living Through Relationships with James ContrerasIn this episode of the RAL Room Assisted Living Podcast, Dr. Alex sits down with James Contreras, a nurse practitioner turned residential assisted living operator with four homes in Los Angeles County. 🏡James shares how his medical background, heart for seniors, and focus on relationships and referrals helped him scale successfully over time.Here’s what we cover:✅ Transitioning from healthcare provider to RAL operator✅ Why relationship-building is the foundation of long-term success✅ How referrals from families, hospitals, and SNFs drive occupancy✅ Honest tours, settin...
2026-01-2037 min
The RAL Room Assisted Living PodcastAsset Protection Strategies for Residential Assisted LivingIn this episode of the RAL Room Podcast, Corey Posgay from Anderson Advisors for a practical breakdown of asset protection, tax strategy, and proper business structuring for residential assisted living operators. 🏡💼Corey shares insights from nearly 10 years at Anderson Advisors, 20+ years as a real estate investor, and lessons learned before and after the 2008 crash.Here’s what we cover: ✅ Earned income vs. rental income—and why they should be structured separately ✅ C-Corps vs. S-Corps and how to reduce taxes while staying flexible ✅ How to structure RAL operations, real estate, and cash fo...
2026-01-131h 01
The RAL Room Assisted Living Podcast2025 RAL Room Year in Review: Wins, Lessons & What’s Next?In this special year-end episode of the RAL Room Assisted Living Podcast, Charlie Cameron and Dr. Alex Schloe reflect on everything the RAL Room community built in 2025—and what’s coming in 2026.Here’s what we cover:✅ Member wins: closings, groundbreakings, renovations & first residents 🏗️🏡✅ Inside the growth of the RAL Room Mastermind (100+ members strong) 💪✅ Lessons learned from real development challenges (yes, even the $40k loss) 📉➡️📈✅ Highlights from the first in-person RAL Room event 🤝✅ What’s coming in 2026: Pods 2.0, more calls, live events & new courses 🚀👉 If you’re building—or thinking about building—in residential assisted l...
2026-01-0619 min
The RAL Room Assisted Living PodcastRedefining Aging Before the Crisis with Allison O'sheaIn this episode of the RAL Room Assisted Living Podcast, Charlie sits down with Allison O'shea, a senior living veteran with over 20 years of experience managing large independent living, assisted living, and memory care communities—now focused on helping seniors plan before crisis hits.Here’s what we cover: ✅ Allison’s journey from managing 120+ unit communities to senior education ✅ The biggest challenge in senior living: unmet family expectations ✅ Why aging doesn’t have to be crisis-driven ✅ How empowering seniors early leads to better outcomes for families & operators ✅ Reframing car...
2025-12-3040 min
The RAL Room Assisted Living PodcastPlanning Before the Crisis: Aging, Care & Family Conversations with Richard WexlerIn this episode of the RAL Room Assisted Living Podcast, Charlie sits down with Richard Wexler, founder of A Plan to Age and one of the most respected educators in senior living preparedness.This conversation flips the script—focusing not on operators, but on families and how they can prepare before care becomes a crisis.Here’s what we cover:✅ Richard’s journey from the software world to caring for all four parents for 14 years ✅ Why most families are completely unprepared when aging care decis...
2025-12-2330 min
The RAL Room Assisted Living PodcastFrom $120M Real Estate to 32 RAL Beds: Jen Ullrich’s Fast-Track JourneyThis week on the RAL Room Podcast, Charlie sits down with Jen Ullrich — one of our very first members who went from idea to owning a 32-bed assisted living & memory care community in just six months. 🚀Here’s what we cover: ✅ How a painful experience with her grandmother inspired Jen to change senior care ✅ Her path from W-2 employee to scaling a $120M mobile home portfolio ✅ Why she walked away, traveled the world, and came back ready for a new mission ✅ Finding a 32-bed AL/MC property that...
2025-12-1646 min
The RAL Room Assisted Living PodcastBuilding the Future of Memory Care: The Vibe RAL with Heather Holmes & Colin RobertsIn this week’s episode of the RAL Room Assisted Living Podcast, Charlie sits down with Heather Holmes and Colin Roberts, founders of The Vibe Residential Assisted Living in Omaha, Nebraska — one of the most inspiring and purpose-driven RAL concepts we’ve seen. 🏡🌿Here’s what we cover: ✅ Heather’s 20+ year journey in senior living — from rec therapy to university teaching to a calling to build something entirely new ✅ Colin’s personal “why,” rooted in caring for his mother after his father passed — and seeing the impact of true community-based care ❤️ ✅ H...
2025-12-0947 min
The RAL Room Assisted Living PodcastFrom Music Studios to Mid-Century RAL Mastery: Tanner Landry’s JourneyIn this week’s episode of the RAL Room Assisted Living Podcast, Charlie sits down with Tanner Landry, owner of a beautifully designed boutique assisted living home in Texas with one of the best RAL websites in the industry. Tanner’s story is powerful — and unlike anything we’ve heard before. 🏡🔥Here’s what we cover: ✅ How growing up in his mom’s interior design business shaped his “white-glove” care philosophy ✨ ✅ Why a career in music studios taught him the art of communication, adaptability & service 🎶 ✅ The emotional journey of caring for his father through cancer — and...
2025-12-0252 min
The RAL Room Assisted Living PodcastBuilding Purpose-Driven Assisted Living Homes — With Engineer & Developer Pedro LunaIn this week’s episode of the RAL Room Podcast, Dr. Alex sits down with Pedro Luna — aerospace engineer turned senior living developer — who is building two 16-bed assisted living & memory care homes in Oklahoma. Pedro and his wife, a former caregiver, are on a mission to create better options for aging parents and families.Here’s what we cover: ✅ Why assisted living became personal for Pedro’s family ✅ How Oklahoma regulations shaped his move into ground-up development ✅ The real pre-construction timeline: rezoning, entitlements, and approvals ✅ Lessons learned navigating city, state, and plann...
2025-11-2537 min
The RAL Room Assisted Living PodcastHow to Actually Fill Your RAL Home — With Senior Living Marketing Expert Jerry VinciIn this week’s episode of the RAL Room Podcast, Dr. Alex sits down with Jerry Vinci, founder & CEO of CCR Growth and host of the top-ranked From Leads to Leases podcast. Jerry has been helping senior living communities grow since 2014 — long before most people even knew what “senior living marketing” meant. 🏡📈If you’ve ever wondered how to reliably generate move-ins, this is the episode for you.Here’s what we cover: ✅ The biggest mistakes small and mid-size operators make with marketing (and what to do instead) ⚠️ ✅ Why trying to copy...
2025-11-1846 min
The RAL Room Assisted Living PodcastThe Top 5 Chronic Conditions Driving Seniors into Assisted LivingIn this week’s episode of the RAL Room Podcast, Dr. Alex Schloe breaks down the five most common chronic health conditions that lead seniors into assisted living — and what every operator needs to know to better support their residents. 🏡🩺Here’s what we cover: ✅ Alzheimer’s & Dementia – why memory care training and secure environments matter 🧠 ✅ Parkinson’s Disease – managing tremors, fall risk, and precise medication timing ⏱️ ✅ Congestive Heart Failure (CHF) – spotting early signs of fluid overload 💧 ✅ Diabetes – how meal planning and blood sugar monitorin...
2025-11-1115 min
The RAL Room Assisted Living PodcastUnlocking $40 Trillion in Retirement Funds with Kaaren HallIn this week’s episode of the RAL Room Podcast, Alex & Charlie sit down with Kaaren Hall, CEO of UDirect IRA Services and author of The Self-Directed IRA Handbook from BiggerPockets. 💰🔥Here’s what we cover: ✅ How to tap into over $40 trillion in retirement accounts to fund your next RAL deal 💎 ✅ What a self-directed IRA is—and how investors use them for real estate 🏡 ✅ Rules & restrictions every capital raiser must know (and how to stay compliant) ⚖️ ✅ The new legislation that could make alternative investing even easier 📜 ✅...
2025-11-0451 min
The RAL Room Assisted Living PodcastFrom Group Homes to RAL Trainer: How Sonya Page Hall Found Her CallingIn this week’s episode of the RAL Room Podcast, Dr. Alex sits down with Sonya Paige Hall, a certified Assisted Living Core Trainer and Administrator based in Fort Myers, Florida. 🇺🇸✨Here’s what we cover: ✅ The powerful story of how her grandfather’s tragic experience in care inspired her to change the industry ❤️ ✅ What it takes to become a certified RAL administrator in Florida 🏠 ✅ The most common mistakes new owners make—and how to avoid them ⚠️ ✅ Why understanding rules & regulations is the “Bible” of running a successful home 📘 ✅ The top compliance issues inspectors fl...
2025-10-2837 min
The RAL Room Assisted Living PodcastBuilding Mississippi’s First Memory Care Mansion with Dr. Chloe Kilman & Nick Blanchard In this week’s episode of the RAL Room Podcast, Dr. Alex sits down with Dr. Chloe Kilman and her husband Nick Blanchard, co-founders of Bloom Homes—to talk about their journey building Mississippi’s first 16-bed Memory Care Mansion. 🏡💐Here’s what we cover: ✅ How a geriatric physician and an engineer teamed up to reimagine dementia care 👩⚕️👨🔧 ✅ Why they chose to build new instead of retrofitting an existing home 🏗️ ✅ What makes the Memory Care Mansion model so powerful—purpose-built design + elevated care 🛏️ ✅ The realities of new development: land acquisition, financing, timelines & pe...
2025-10-2141 min
The RAL Room Assisted Living PodcastHolistic Health Meets Assisted Living with Marina SkyIn this week’s episode of the RAL Room Podcast, Charlie sits down with Marina Sky, a certified functional medicine practitioner and former corporate executive turned holistic wellness expert. 🌿💪Here’s what we cover: ✅ What functional medicine really is—and how it’s transforming senior care 🩺 ✅ The surprising story of how Marina helped her mom avoid surgery through nutrition and gut healing 🙌 ✅ The most common chronic issues in assisted living (and natural ways to address them) 💪 ✅ Simple steps operators can take today to improve residents’ health—nutrition, hydration, sunlight & movement ☀️🥦 ✅ Why personalized...
2025-10-1433 min
The RAL Room Assisted Living PodcastFrom One Home to Nine: Scaling RAL with Ken MossIn this week’s episode of the RAL Room Podcast, Charlie sits down with Ken Moss, founder of The Home Well Group, who has over 22 years of experience, nine residential assisted living homes, and a thriving brokerage and consulting firm. 🏡🔥Here’s what we cover: ✅ How Ken went from caring for his grandmother to owning nine RAL homes 👵➡️🏠 ✅ Creative financing strategies—including SBA 7(a) loans and seller financing 💵 ✅ Lessons learned from his first home (and the mistakes new operators should avoid) ✅ Why scaling beyond one home is key for stability & cash flow 📈 ✅ How Ken now helps others...
2025-10-0742 min
The RAL Room Assisted Living Podcast5 Essential Questions New Assisted Living Operators AskIn this week’s solo episode of the RAL Room Podcast, Dr. Alex Schloe unpacks the real answers to the most common questions new RAL operators and investors ask. If you’re serious about getting started, this one’s for you. 🏡🔥Here’s what we cover: ✅ How much it really costs to launch a residential assisted living home (renovation, ground-up build, or lease-to-operate) 💰 ✅ Licensing & regulations—what every state requires and how to navigate them with confidence 📝 ✅ Staffing & administrators—why “managing the manager” is the key to freedom 👩⚕️ ✅ Raising capital—SBA loans, private investors, creative financing & equity partners 🤝 ✅ The...
2025-09-3025 min
The RAL Room Assisted Living PodcastFrom Zero to Five Homes in a Year: Johnny ‘Cashflow’ & Ricardo Garcia’s Angels Haven Care JourneyToday on the RAL Room Podcast, Dr. Alex sits down with Johnny “Cashflow” Mazariegos and Ricardo Garcia, co-founders of Angels Haven Care in Southern California.These guys went from zero to five assisted living homes in just over a year 🚀—and they’re just getting started.Inside this episode, we dive into: ✅ Their journey from real estate & engineering to building a purpose-driven assisted living business 🏡 ✅ Why they walked away from transactional investments (Airbnb & multifamily) to pursue impact over income ❤️ ✅ How they acquired a three-pack of homes ri...
2025-09-2358 min
The RAL Room Assisted Living PodcastBridging the Gap Between Families & Care Homes with Michele Magner of Inspired CaringToday on the RAL Room Podcast, Charlie sits down with Michele Magner, caregiver, dementia practitioner, and founder of Inspired Caring.This is a can’t-miss episode where we dive into: ✅ Michele’s journey from family caregiver to educator and life coach for assisted living families 👨👩👧👦 ✅ Why so many caregivers burn out—and how Inspired Caring helps break the cycle 💔➡️💡 ✅ The #1 struggle families face when moving a loved one into assisted living (hint: it’s guilt) ✅ How operators can use Inspired Caring to better support families while reducing stress on their staff ✅ Practical tools like video co...
2025-09-1637 min
The RAL Room Assisted Living PodcastFrom Care Patrol to Majestic Residences: Chuck Bongiovanni’s RAL Franchise JourneyToday on the RAL Room Podcast, Dr. Alex sits down with Chuck Bongiovanni, Co-Founder & CEO of Majestic Residences and Founder of Care Patrol.This is a can’t-miss episode where we dive into: ✅ Chuck’s journey from social worker to building the largest franchise system for placement agents (Care Patrol) ✅ What it’s really like to sell your company to private equity 💼 ✅ Why he launched Majestic Residences during the pandemic—and how it’s grown to 19 homes (and counting) 🏡 ✅ The franchise model for residential assisted living and why it’s chan...
2025-09-0933 min
The RAL Room Assisted Living PodcastIndustry Trends, Big Wins & What’s Next in RALIn this week’s episode of the RAL Room Podcast, Alex & Charlie break down some of the biggest opportunities and wins happening right now in residential assisted living. 🏡🔥Here’s what we cover: ✅ Texas A&M’s 14-acre senior living community – why universities are betting on senior housing 🎓➡️👴👵 ✅ NIC MAP data showing demand is skyrocketing while new development lags 📉 ✅ How this supply-demand mismatch is driving NOI, cap rate compression & long-term growth 📈 ✅ Huge wins from our RAL Room community:Aaron & Andrea raising $2.8M for a luxury 32-bed memory care project 💰Melanie closing on a lease-to...
2025-09-0217 min
The RAL Room Assisted Living PodcastFrom Nurse to 9 RAL Homes: Lindsay Daudistel’s JourneyIn today’s episode, we sit down with Lindsay Daudistel, a nurse-turned-entrepreneur who built one of the fastest-growing residential assisted living companies in Ohio.Lindsay shares how she opened her first home in 2018 while raising a growing family (soon to be eight kids!), and scaled to nine thriving homes—with more on the way. Her story is driven by a powerful why: creating true freedom for her family and raising the bar for quality senior care after seeing her own grandmother neglected in a traditional facility.Inside this episode:✅ How she we...
2025-08-2658 min
The RAL Room Assisted Living PodcastFilling Your RAL Home Fast — with Scott WellsIn today’s episode of the RAL Room Podcast, we sit down with Scott Wells, CEO of Conversion Formula, who’s helped over 300 senior living communities boost occupancy with cutting-edge digital marketing.Scott breaks down why so many residential assisted living homes struggle to stay full — and how to fix it. From the common “if you build it, they will come” mindset to the pitfalls of relying solely on referral agencies, this episode is packed with practical strategies for generating leads that actually convert into high-quality residents.Inside the episode: ✅ Why marketing...
2025-08-1947 min
The RAL Room Assisted Living PodcastDesign Like Disney, Care Like Family — with Tom HigniteIn today’s episode of the RAL Room Podcast, we sit down with Tom Hignite, an artist-turned-homebuilder who’s designed over 2,500 homes and brought his imagination and heart into the world of residential assisted living.Inspired by his father’s experience in care, Tom took a bold step: creating uniquely designed adult family homes in Wisconsin — complete with bird aviaries, in-home theaters, immersive screens, and intentional resident groupings to maximize quality of life.Inside the episode: ✅ Why Tom transitioned from building thousands of homes to...
2025-08-1246 min
The RAL Room Assisted Living PodcastCare Home Design as Investment Strategy: From Operational Ease to Higher ReturnsIn today’s episode of the RAL Room Podcast, we sit down with two incredible innovators who are reshaping the future of assisted living design — William Du and Kaicheng Zhuang, MIT-trained architectural designers who specialize in senior living spaces.They’ve helped operators across the country turn residential homes into beautiful, highly functional care environments — including Sally’s iconic care home in Sacramento — and they’re just getting started.Inside the episode: ✅ How they went from MIT to designing for the “Silver Tsunami” ✅ Their triple win approach to design: seniors, care...
2025-08-0541 min
The RAL Room Assisted Living PodcastInsuring Your RAL the Right Way — with Jason MoodyIn this episode of the RAL Room Podcast, we’re breaking down one of the most misunderstood but mission-critical parts of launching and running a residential assisted living home: insurance. And we’ve got the perfect guest — Jason Moody, Marine veteran and experienced insurance broker who specializes in assisted living and skilled nursing.Jason shares:✅ The must-have insurance policies for every RAL operator ✅ The difference between general liability and professional liability (and why the latter is vital) ✅ Why EPLI coverage is increasingly important ✅ How to avoid c...
2025-07-2936 min
The RAL Room Assisted Living PodcastFinancing RAL with SBA Loans: Inside the Bank with Mackey Hughes of Live OakIn this episode, we’re joined by Mackey Hughes, senior loan officer at Live Oak Bank—one of the country’s top SBA lenders, and a true champion of residential assisted living operators. 💰🏡Mackey brings a rare mix of legal, financial, and field expertise to the world of senior housing. As part of Live Oak’s dedicated senior housing team, he’s helped build a nationwide lending platform that’s putting assisted living ownership within reach for everyday entrepreneurs.Tune in to hear: ✅ Why SBA loans are perfect for RAL and memory ca...
2025-07-2239 min
The RAL Room Assisted Living PodcastUnlocking MASSIVE Tax Savings with Cost Segregation — with Kim LochridgeIn today’s episode, we’re digging into one of the most misunderstood but powerful tools in real estate investing: Cost Segregation. And who better to guide us than Kim Lockridge, Executive VP of Engineered Tax Services and a pro who’s done thousands of studies—including many on assisted living homes.Kim breaks down: ✅ What cost segregation really is ✅ Why it’s a game-changer for RAL home owners ✅ How it turns $36K in depreciation into $300K+ in year one ✅ Why RALs are uniquely suited to benefit from this...
2025-07-1544 min
The RAL Room Assisted Living PodcastKeep More, Grow More: Tax Secrets for RAL Investors with Brandyn CoxToday’s episode is a must-listen for anyone making money—or planning to—in residential assisted living. 🏡💰Charlie sits down with tax strategist and enrolled agent Brandyn Cox to break down how RAL investors and operators can maximize their profits and minimize their taxes.You’ll learn: ✅ Why assisted living is a tax goldmine ✅ How to structure your deals for depreciation and write-offs ✅ What “REPS” status is—and how to qualify ✅ How active income from operating RALs creates unique tax offsets ✅ The biggest mistakes real estate investors make when it comes to taxesIf you’re plan...
2025-07-0853 min
The RAL Room Assisted Living PodcastHow to Pass State Inspections: Expert Insights from Kimberly RodriguezIn today’s special episode, we’re bringing you an exclusive recording straight from the RAL Room Assisted Living Mastermind—featuring none other than Kimberly Rodriguez, founder of Action Over Words Consulting and a former state inspector. 🏡✅With experience across 13 states and ownership of 14 care communities, Kimberly has walked the walk—and now she’s teaching you exactly what it takes to pass your state inspections and keep your facility in compliance.Tune in to hear:✅ What state inspectors really look for (from someone who...
2025-07-0156 min
The RAL Room Assisted Living PodcastRAL Room Roundup: Market Trends, Massive Demand & Real WinsIn today’s episode, we’re diving into what’s actually happening across the residential assisted living industry—and what it means for you as an investor or operator. 📈🏡Alex and Charlie unpack: ✅ The wild stat: seniors are locking in care spots 5–10 years in advance 😲 ✅ Why we’re facing a 1–2 million unit shortage—and how RALs are the solution ✅ The shift away from big-box care to boutique residential living ✅ Surging occupancy rates—now 12 quarters in a row 📊 ✅ How RAL operators are outperforming other real estate asset classesPlus: real wins from RAL Room Mastermind members, new constru...
2025-07-0117 min
The RAL Room Assisted Living PodcastFrom Concerts to Care Homes: Aaron Ameen’s Journey into Residential Assisted LivingWebinar RSVP:https://www.everwoodreserve.com/webinar/ Project Overview + Model My Returns: https://www.everwoodreserve.com/model-my-returns/In today’s episode, we’re joined by Aaron Ameen, a former concert industry exec who transformed his life—and his future—by pivoting from nightlife to real estate, and now into residential assisted living. 🏡🎶➡️📈Aaron shares how he went from booking arena shows in Las Vegas to buying rental homes—and how a “lucky” deal leasing to an assisted living operator e...
2025-06-2448 min
The RAL Room Assisted Living PodcastFrom Care Home Owner to Tech Innovator: Claud Covaci Journey into RAL and SynkwiseIn today’s episode, we sit down with Claud Covaci, a former logistics exec turned residential assisted living owner, who went from running two homes in Washington to founding SynkWise, one of the most operator-focused tech platforms in the RAL space. 🏡💻Claud didn’t just build software for the industry—he built it from inside it as a licensed provider, CNA, and caregiver. His story is one of heart, hustle, and solving real problems for those who serve our most vulnerable.Tune in to hear: ✅ How Claud took over his mother-in-law’s...
2025-06-1051 min
The RAL Room Assisted Living PodcastFrom Real Estate to 150+ RAL Beds: Geoffrey Gane’s Meteoric Rise in Assisted LivingIn today’s episode, we’re joined by Geoffrey Gane, a former D1 athlete turned private equity analyst, turned real estate investor—who has built one of the fastest-growing RAL portfolios we’ve seen. In just over a year, Jeffrey has gone from zero to 7 homes and 73 beds, with 5 more properties and 80 additional beds closing this month. 🏡🚀His story is packed with lessons on faith, partnership, grit—and why now is the time to jump into assisted living.Tune in to hear: ✅ How a Harvard finance grad scaled from 1...
2025-06-0341 min
The RAL Room Assisted Living PodcastFrom Care Homes to National Impact: Isabelle Guarino’s 14-Year RAL LegacyIn today’s episode, we’re joined by Isabelle Guarino, a true pioneer in residential assisted living. Isabelle owns and operates three top-tier care homes in the Phoenix/Scottsdale area and is also an investor in over 50 RAL properties nationwide. For more than a decade, she’s been training others to succeed in this powerful space—educating thousands through her mission to do good and do well. 🙌🏡Her passion is undeniable—and her message is clear: there’s room for everyone in this booming industry, and the demand is only growing.
2025-05-2756 min
The RAL Room Assisted Living PodcastFrom Real Estate to RAL: Vern Harris on $100M+ in Assisted Living DealsIn today’s episode, we’re joined by Vern Harris, a seasoned investor, broker, and entrepreneur who has completed over $100 million in assisted living deals, with more than 80 of them in the RAL space. 💼🏡Vern’s journey began in 2015 after attending a 3-day RAL Academy course—and he hasn’t looked back since. From residential homes to big-box facilities, Vern has seen it all and built a powerful niche by blending real estate, business, and purpose.Tune in to hear: ✅ Why the combo of real estate + business makes RAL...
2025-05-2041 min
The RAL Room Assisted Living PodcastFrom Caregiver to Owner of 5 RAL Homes: Latonia Boykins' Powerful JourneyIn today’s episode, we’re joined by Latonia Boykins, a true force of nature whose inspiring story shows the transformational power of residential assisted living. 🙌🏡From growing up facing countless challenges—including losing her mother at 16, becoming a mom at 19, and dropping out of college—Latonia built a thriving business that now owns and operates five RAL homes with 30 residents and over 30 staff members.Tune in to hear: ✅ How Latonia turned her spirit of caregiving into a booming business ✅ The hard truths about caregiver hiring and burnout i...
2025-05-1354 min
The RAL Room Assisted Living PodcastFrom Healthcare IT to Residential Assisted Living: Ben Dickey’s Mission-Driven JourneyIn today’s episode, we’re joined by Ben Dickey, a former Fortune 500 healthcare IT executive who made the leap into residential assisted living after a deeply personal family experience. 🏥➡️🏡When Ben’s mother-in-law was diagnosed with early-onset dementia, he and his wife struggled to find quality care—and it opened their eyes to the need for more compassionate, home-like senior living options. Now, Ben and his wife operate two thriving RAL homes in Oklahoma City, with a third in development!Tune in to hear: ✅ How a family journey inspire...
2025-05-0644 min
The RAL Room Assisted Living PodcastFrom RN to Real Estate Boss: How Stephanie Figueros Built Her Empire and Bought Two Assisted Living HomesIn this episode of the RAL Room Assisted Living Podcast, host Charlie Cameron sits down with powerhouse entrepreneur Stephanie Figueros, a former registered nurse who turned her side hustles into a full-blown real estate empire.Stephanie shares her incredible journey—from starting with short-term rentals, getting her real estate license, flipping homes, and building a virtual assistant agency—all while working full-time as a nurse. Then, she reveals how she made the bold leap into owning two residential assisted living homes in Southern California through a once-in-a-lifetime family opportunity.🎯 Inside...
2025-04-2945 min
The RAL Room Assisted Living PodcastHow I Raised Over $2M for Assisted Living Deals (And You Can Too)In this special episode of the RAL Room Assisted Living Podcast, Dr. Alex Schloe shares about his personal journey of raising over $2 million from his community—including a $1 million raise in just 7 days—and the exact strategies he used to do it. If you're feeling stuck or fearful when it comes to raising capital for your assisted living ventures, this episode is packed with real talk, practical advice, and a serious dose of inspiration.🎯 You’ll learn: ✅ How to shift your mindset around capital raising ✅ Key tips for building trust with pote...
2025-04-221h 00
The RAL Room Assisted Living PodcastFrom Swinging Hammers to Scaling Empires: Brian Fay’s Journey into Senior Living DevelopmentToday’s guest, Brian Fay, went from remodeling kitchens in Florida to owning nine senior living communities—and he’s not done yet. With two more properties in the pipeline and 1,000+ units in development, Brian is living proof that big things can happen when construction hustle meets real estate vision. 💥In this episode, we dive into: ✅ How Brian scaled from contractor to full-time investor ✅ The story behind his first failed capital raise—and how it taught him to raise $11M on his next deal ✅ His strategy for
2025-04-1543 min
The RAL Room Assisted Living PodcastFrom Airbnbs to Assisted Living: How Keegan Schaub Built a Remote RAL BusinessIn today’s episode, we’re joined by Keegan Schaub, a physical therapist turned real estate investor who took his short-term rental experience and launched into the world of assisted living—all while managing it remotely. 🏡📲After riding the Airbnb wave in 2021–2022, Keegan pivoted when the numbers stopped making sense—and discovered the massive potential of residential assisted living. Now, he owns and operates a Tucson-based RAL from afar, combining his healthcare knowledge with smart investing.✅ "I love traveling and I didn’t want to give that up—so I figured, why...
2025-04-0831 min
The RAL Room Assisted Living PodcastFrom ICU Nurse to 17 Assisted Living Facilities with Serg LupescuIn this episode, we sit down with Serg Lupescu, a former ICU nurse who took a leap of faith into the residential assisted living industry—and now owns 17 facilities with 230 beds across Arizona! 🚀We dive into: ✅ How Serg discovered assisted living while working in the ICU ✅ The challenges of starting with limited capital at just 22 years old ✅ His journey from small 10-bed homes to large-scale commercial facilities ✅ Why Phoenix & Tucson are prime markets for assisted living ✅ Lessons learned from growing and scaling a ...
2025-04-011h 04
The RAL Room Assisted Living PodcastFrom Engineer to Assisted Living Owner with Jon De Los ReyesIn this episode, we sit down with Jon De Los Reyes, an engineer-turned-entrepreneur who is making waves in the residential assisted living space. Jon shares his journey from studying metallurgical failures to managing investment portfolios—and ultimately transitioning into the world of senior care. 🚀We dive into: ✅ His transition from corporate life to business ownership ✅ The challenges and wins of launching his first RAL home in Houston ✅ Lessons from co-owning two assisted living homes in Texas ✅ The mindset shifts needed to succeed in this industryIf you're curio...
2025-03-2545 min
The RAL Room Assisted Living PodcastTurning Their Home into a Personal Care Home with Melissa and Tracy HuntWhat if your own home could be an assisted living business? That’s exactly what Melissa & Tracy Hunt have done—running a licensed personal care home in Texas while homeschooling their three kids! 👏In this episode, they share: ✅ How they turned their family home into a thriving care business ✅ The personal care home model and how it differs from traditional Assisted Living Facilities ✅ The moment that changed everything and inspired them to create a better wayWith Melissa leading caregiving and Tracy ha...
2025-03-1853 min
The RAL Room Assisted Living PodcastFrom $840 to Massive Assisted Living Success with Roystan PaisIn today’s episode, we sit down with Roystan Pais, a former physician from India who took an unexpected path into assisted living entrepreneurship. 🇮🇳➡️🇺🇸With just $840 to his name, Roystan came to the U.S., earned an MBA, and climbed the ranks in senior living management—overseeing massive communities with 750+ residents. But he didn’t stop there…Now, he owns and operates a thriving 15-bed assisted & independent living home in Missouri and has big plans to expand. 🏡🔥Tune in to hear: ✅ How he made th...
2025-03-1138 min
The RAL Room Assisted Living PodcastFrom CNA to RAL Operator with Christian FisherIn this episode of The RAL Room Assisted Living Podcast, host Charlie Cameron sits down with Christian Fisher, a residential assisted living operator in California, to discuss his inspiring transition from CNA to full-time residential assisted living facility administrator.What’s Inside This Episode?🛏️ From Caregiver to Operator – Christian shares how his hands-on experience as a CNA in hospitals and skilled nursing facilities prepared him to take over his mother-in-law’s struggling care home.📈 Turning a Business Around – How Chris...
2025-03-0438 min
The RAL Room Assisted Living PodcastThe RAL Room Round Up with Charlie Cameron and Alex SchloeThe RALRoom Roundup: Industry Trends, Challenges & WinsIn this special episode of The RALRoom Assisted Living Podcast, host Charlie Cameron and co-host Alex Schloe introduce a brand-new segment: The RALRoom Roundup! This episode format will be a recurring deep dive into key industry trends, major news updates, and behind-the-scenes insights from the world of residential assisted living.What’s Inside This Episode?📰 Industry News & Market Trends – Charlie and Alex break down four must-know articles shaping the future of assisted living. Topics include:Senior Housing...
2025-02-2523 min
The RAL Room Assisted Living PodcastDesigning for Care: Expert Insights on Creating Ideal Residential Assisted Living Spaces with Jane RohdeIn this episode of The RAL Room Assisted Living Podcast, host Charlie Cameron sits down with Jane Rohde, a seasoned architect with 30 years of experience in the senior living industry. As the owner of JSR Associates Inc., Jane brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise in designing residential assisted living spaces.Whether you're considering a renovation or starting from scratch, an architect designer like Jane is an invaluable resource in your journey. Tune into this insightful webinar, originally featured in the RAL Room Assisted Living Mastermind, the ultimate community for taking...
2025-02-181h 13
The RAL Room Assisted Living PodcastLease to Operator vs. Owning and Operating Which Assisted Living Model Wins with Dr. Alex Schloe 🎙️ New Podcast Episode Out Now!This week, Dr. Alex Schloe breaks down the two major models of residential assisted living—Lease to Operator (L2O) vs. Owning & Operating. 💡🏡Whether you’re looking for passive income through real estate or ready to build a high-profit, hands-on business, this episode will help you decide the best path forward. 🚀Key Takeaways:✅ How L2O can create passive cash flow with minimal management.✅ Why owning & operating offers higher profits but requires hands-on work.✅ The biggest...
2025-02-1120 min
The RAL Room Assisted Living PodcastRaising Capital and Growing in Assisted Living with Todd DexheimerIn this episode of The RAL Room Assisted Living Podcast, host Charlie Cameron sits down with Todd Dexheimer, a seasoned real estate investor who transitioned from flipping houses to scaling a massive multifamily and assisted living portfolio. Todd shares his journey from being a high school shop teacher making $32,000 a year to owning and operating over 3,000 multifamily units and 376 assisted living beds across Minnesota and Wisconsin.Todd dives deep into the key lessons he's learned from scaling his assisted living business, from overcoming staffing challenges to building a strong company culture and ensuring high occupancy...
2025-02-0449 min
The RAL Room Assisted Living PodcastBuilding a Better Future for Seniors with Rowena ArnottIn this episode of The RAL Room Assisted Living Podcast, host Charlie Cameron sits down with Rowena Arnott, an inspiring entrepreneur from Billings, Montana, who transitioned from being a registered nurse to owning a home care agency and an eight-bed residential assisted living facility. Rowena shares her unique journey into the senior care industry, the challenges she faced, and her exciting plans for a 16-unit memory care facility. Her story is a testament to taking risks, finding purpose, and building a business centered on serving seniors with compassion and care.Tune in as Rowena explains how she...
2025-01-2835 min
The RAL Room Assisted Living PodcastTransforming Lives Through Residential Assisted Living with Latonia Boykins In this episode of The RAL Room Assisted Living Podcast, host Dr. Alex Schloe welcomes Latonia Boykins, a passionate entrepreneur and owner of five residential assisted living homes in Florida. Latonia shares her incredible journey from starting with no healthcare background to becoming a leader in the industry. Inspired by her grandmother’s care and wisdom, Latonia has built a thriving business focused on compassionate, personalized care.Tune in as Latonia discusses the challenges, triumphs, and strategies she’s implemented to scale her business, the lessons she’s learned along the way, and how residential assiste...
2025-01-2153 min
The RAL Room Assisted Living PodcastTransforming Assisted Living Through Education and Advocacy with Kimberly Rodriguez In this episode of The RAL Room Assisted Living Podcast, host Charlie Cameron is joined by Kimberly Rodriguez, founder of Action Over Words Group. Kimberly brings a wealth of experience as a former state inspector for Virginia, overseeing adult care facilities for over a decade, and as the operator of 14 assisted living communities with her family. Now, she channels her passion for human services into consulting, helping new and seasoned operators navigate the complexities of residential assisted living in 13 states.Tune in as Kimberly shares her incredible journey, the lessons she’s learned along the way, and act...
2025-01-1445 min
The RAL Room Assisted Living PodcastTransforming Senior Care: The Journey to Nine Residential Assisted Living Homes with Lindsay Daudistel In this episode of The RAL Room Assisted Living Podcast, host Charlie Cameron is joined by Lindsay Daudistel, a nurse-turned-entrepreneur and the founder of Optimize Senior Living. Lindsay has built an impressive portfolio of nine residential assisted living homes in Ohio, with three more under development. Starting her journey in healthcare, Lindsay transitioned into real estate and eventually discovered her passion for residential assisted living, combining her medical expertise with a desire to make a meaningful impact.Tune in as Lindsay shares her inspiring journey, the challenges she overcame, and the innovative strategies she uses to deliver e...
2025-01-0742 min
The RAL Room Assisted Living PodcastBuilding Better Assisted Living Homes Through Personalized Care with Dr. M. Craig Moffett In This Episode of The RAL Room Assisted Living Podcast:Hosts Charlie Cameron and Dr. Alex Schloe sit down with Dr. M. Craig Moffett, a physician and real estate investor who has successfully merged his medical expertise with his passion for residential assisted living. Dr. Moffett shares his unique journey, from his early experiences as a CNA to becoming the owner and operator of a 19-bed facility in Mississippi.Together, they dive into the challenges and rewards of operating residential assisted living homes and how personalized care creates a better quality of life for r...
2024-12-3137 min
The RAL Room Assisted Living PodcastCreating Value-Add Residential Assisted Living Homes with Alvin UyIn this episode of The RAL Room Assisted Living Podcast, host Charlie Cameron is joined by Alvin Uy, a seasoned real estate entrepreneur, Shark Tank alumnus, and the visionary behind the “Swiss Army House” strategy. Alvin shares his inspiring journey into residential assisted living, sparked by his mission to create the perfect home for his mother, who is battling Alzheimer’s.With over two decades of real estate experience, Alvin has developed a unique approach to maximizing the potential of single-family homes for uses like midterm rentals, sober living, and residential assisted living. His innovative strategies combine real e...
2024-12-2448 min
The RAL Room Assisted Living PodcastBuilding Memory Care Mansions with Dr. Chloe Kilman In this episode of The RAL Room Assisted Living Podcast, host Dr. Alex Schloe is joined by Dr. Chloe Kilman, a double board-certified physician specializing in geriatrics and a passionate advocate for transforming senior care. As the co-founder of Bloom Homes, Dr. Kilman is building a Memory Care Mansion—a cutting-edge residential assisted living home for seniors with dementia.With her deep medical expertise and first-hand experience in geriatrics, Dr. Kilman is creating a model that combines personalized care, dignity, and a home-like atmosphere for her residents.Tune in as Dr. Kilman shares her inspiring jou...
2024-12-1731 min
The RAL Room Assisted Living PodcastBuilding Community Connections: The Key to Residential Assisted Living Growth with Georgiana Salagean In this episode of The RAL Room Assisted Living Podcast, host Charlie Cameron is joined by Georgiana Salagean, the owner of Sunny Days Senior Living in Mesa, Arizona. With over a decade of experience managing and owning two successful 10-bed homes, Geo has built a reputation for delivering exceptional care and creating a family-like environment for her residents.As an entrepreneur and dedicated caregiver, Geo combines her hands-on expertise with a deep commitment to improving the lives of her residents and their families.Tune in as Geo shares her inspiring journey, practical strategies for success, a...
2024-12-1051 min
The RAL Room Assisted Living PodcastBuilding Trust and Transparency: The Keys to Senior Living Success with Christine SevierIn this episode of The RAL Room Assisted Living Podcast, host Charlie Cameron is joined by Christine Sevier, the founder of Creating New Hope Senior Living Advisors, a premier placement and referral agency in the San Francisco Bay Area. Inspired by her personal caregiving journey, Christine has become a trusted expert in helping families navigate the challenges of finding the perfect care home for their loved ones.As a CEO, Speaker, Consultant, and Mom House Coach, she combines her professional expertise with a deep personal passion for improving the assisted living experience.Tune in as...
2024-12-0336 min
The RAL Room Assisted Living PodcastThe Memory Care Mansion Model: Bridging Small RALs and Large Facilities with Brett ChotkevysIn this episode of The RAL Room Assisted Living Podcast, hosts Charlie Cameron welcome Brett Chotkevys, the visionary behind the Memory Care Mansion model. Brett shares his incredible journey from flipping houses to building luxury residential assisted living communities. Starting without any medical background, Brett developed a scalable model that bridges the gap between the cozy feel of small RALs and the amenities of larger facilities. His Memory Care Mansion business generates over $500,000 annually while requiring only a few hours of his time weekly, and he’s passionate about teaching others to replicate this success.Br...
2024-11-2651 min
The RAL Room Assisted Living PodcastThe Silver Tsunami: Building a Future of Quality Senior Care with Brandon SchwabIn this episode of The RAL Room Assisted Living Podcast, host Charlie Cameron is joined by Brandon Schwab, founder of Shepherd Premier Senior Living, a trailblazing organization transforming senior care through small, high-quality residential assisted living homes.Brandon’s journey began with a deeply personal experience that revealed the shortcomings of traditional large-scale facilities. This inspired him to create a new model focused on providing exceptional care in smaller, more intimate settings. Shepherd Premier Senior Living operates nine homes with a total of 141 beds, providing residents with a compassionate alternative to factory-style care.Tune in as...
2024-11-1958 min
The RAL Room Assisted Living PodcastRedefining Memory Care: The Benefits of Small, Personalized Settings with Erin RenderIn this episode of The RAL Room Assisted Living Podcast, host Charlie Cameron is joined by Erin Render, CEO of Legato Living, a franchise dedicated to creating high-quality, personalized memory care homes.Erin’s journey in senior care began as a CNA and progressed through her completion of a master’s degree in health care administration. Rising to the role of administrator at just 23, she developed a vision for transforming long-term care.Today, Legato Living is her solution—a franchise model focused on small, intimate care settings that provide a higher quality of life for reside...
2024-11-1251 min
The RAL Room Assisted Living PodcastBridging the Gap: Meeting the Demand for Personalized Senior Care in Assisted Living With Sally SuIn this episode of The RAL Room Assisted Living Podcast, host Charlie Cameron is joined by Sally Su, the founder of Happy Journey Care Home. A Harvard MBA graduate and former professional athlete, Sally has developed a thriving assisted living brand in California, currently operating two locations with a third on the way. Starting her journey in 2019, Sally bootstrapped her business from the ground up, leveraging her background in real estate investment to fuel sustainable growth. Tune in as she shares her journey from real estate to senior care, her hands-on approach to building efficient processes, and her v...
2024-11-0545 min
The RAL Room Assisted Living PodcastThe Ultimate 10-Step Guide to Starting Your RAL Journey with Charlie Cameron and Dr. Alex SchloeIn this episode, we provide a comprehensive guide for aspiring entrepreneurs interested in entering the residential assisted living (RAL) industry. Join us as we break down the essential 10 steps to opening a residential assisted living home. From initial research to welcoming your first residents, we cover everything you need to know, like licensing requirements, expected cost, what to look for in a potential property, and so much more to launch a successful RAL business.Key Points:Finding the Right Property – Choosing a location that meets both market needs and licensing re...
2024-10-2959 min
The RAL Room Assisted Living PodcastMaximizing Revenue and Impact in Assisted Living with Shawn MedlinIn this episode of The RAL Room Assisted Living Podcast, host Charlie Cameron sits down with Shawn Medlin, founder and CEO of Seasons Assisted Living and Memory Care in North Houston, Texas. Shawn shares his journey from corporate America to building a successful assisted living business, covering his experiences, lessons learned, and strategies for success. Tune in to discover how Shawn scaled his business from a single six-bed facility to three thriving locations, and get his advice on entering this high-demand, high-impact industry.Key Points:Journey to Assisted Living: Shawn shares his...
2024-10-2940 min
The RAL Room Assisted Living PodcastThe RAL Room Assisted Living Podcast TrailerWelcome to The RAL Room Assisted Living Podcast, your go-to resource for all things residential assisted living! Hosted by Charlie Cameron and Dr. Alex Schloe, we bring you expert insights, real-life success stories, and the strategies you need to thrive in the booming assisted living industry. Whether you're launching your own RAL business or seeking high-impact investment opportunities, join us as we ride the "Silver Tsunami" and revolutionize senior care together! Subscribe now for actionable tips, industry trends, and inspiring interviews with leading operators and investors.Join the RAL Room Assisted Living Mastermind Book a Free...
2024-10-1602 min
The Hard Lessons Podcast#028 - Cameron Bawdin (Pest Control Magnate): From Door-to-Door Sales to $24M EmpireIn this episode of Hard Lessons, host Charlie Kerrigan interviews Cameron Baudin, the entrepreneur behind Green Mango Pest Control. Cameron shares his journey from door-to-door sales to building a $24 million pest control company and offers valuable insights for entrepreneurs at all stages.Key points:Cameron's transition from aviation aspirations to the pest control industryThe challenges and lessons learned from scaling multiple service-based businessesThe importance of focusing on one core business before diversificationEffective hiring processes and employee retention strategiesImplementing KPIs and incentive programs for technicians and sales teamsThe power of customer referrals in growing a businessMaintaining quality...
2024-08-1944 min
Get Up in the CoolEpisode 362: Sam & Charlie Sheie (Old Time Fiddle and Guitar)Welcome to Get Up in the Cool: Old Time Music with Cameron DeWhitt and Friends! This week’s friends are Sam and Charlie Sheie. We recorded this last week at my home in Portland, OR.
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Squirrel Hunters (0:31)
Blackberry Blossom (7:26)
I’m Not Fed Up with the Pacific Ocean (Ola Bäckström original) / The Rolling Waves (13:53)
Going Across the Sea (24:37)
La Guenille (29:40)
Bonus Track: Tuttle’s Reel
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2023-08-0233 min
The Growth Circle PodcastTapping into the Power of Networking with Charlie CameronImagine navigating your path from an Air Force veteran to a top influencer in the real estate world. Seems like a far-fetched dream? Well, that's precisely the extraordinary journey Charlie Cameron has lived. On this episode of The Growth Circle Podcast, Lincoln introduces us to this real estate tycoon, a force to be reckoned with, and a master of transformation.
A powerhouse of talent and determination, Charlie is not just the team leader of the Lion League Team at eXp Realty, but he also ranks among the top 1% influencers in the industry. His foray...
2023-06-191h 04
Launched by RevenueCat64: Dark Noise - Charlie ChapmanCharlie Chapman joins(?) the show to talk about his app Dark Noise with guest host Stephen Hackett.
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2023-06-131h 17
The Military Millionaire PodcastFrom Active Duty Military to Successful Real Estate Agent with Charlie Cameron
Episode: 191
Charlie Cameron
Join host David Pere, and Charlie Cameron (Podcast Guest), as they talk about Real estate investing, and entrepreneurship! In this episode they will also talk about Lead generation, marketing, sales, and content creation.
About Charlie Cameron
Dad, husband, Air Force Veteran, and former engineer turned real estate eXpert! I developed a passion for real estate investing, short term rentals, and working with military and investor sales clients while on Active Duty. Now I wake up every day and pursue my passion of...
2022-12-0952 min
Mapping The College Audition: An MTCA PodcastCameron Adams (13 Broadway shows) on Thriving in the EnsembleIn this Artist Exploration, Cameron and Charlie discuss the qualities that make a great Ensemble Member, the differences between swings/covers/standbys/understudies, the Commitment it takes to be the Lebron James of Broadway, and we play a game of “Understudies Nightmare” where we test Cameron’s memory of her cues from the past 20 years of performances. If you would like to hear more from Cameron, check her out @cameron.nyc on Instagram or in the documentary we mentioned here: https://www.broadwayondemand.com/series/OfBhoA8swy2p-ensemble-documentary-interviewIf you hav...
2022-06-011h 20
Real Estate Investing Made Simple#49 Self Managing Airbnb's with Charlie CameronIn this episode, Bailey Kramer sits down with Charlie Cameron to talk about Self Managing Airbnb’s
Information about our guest: Charlie Cameron
Dad, Husband, Active Duty Air Force officer with 10 years of technology development and weapon system program management experience. Married to another Active Duty officer. Multifamily and short term rental investor. Part-time real estate agent with eXp Realty, serving military and investors and building an agent team. Served 3 years on the USAA Advisory Panel.
Connect with our Guest, Charlie Cameron
reinvestinsuccess.com
https://www.linkedin.com/in/re...
2021-02-0436 minGet Up in the CoolEpisode 97: Charlie Walden (Possum's Big Fiddle Show)Welcome to Get Up in the Cool: Old Time Music with Cameron DeWhitt and Friends! This week’s episode is a crossover, shared universe, trad music spectacular with Charlie Walden’s new podcast, Possum’s Big Fiddle Show!
This episode is a special video episode! Watch us on YouTube! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BAljvnmQwFU
Tunes we’ll play:
Humansville
Brandywine
Talk to Dinah
Virginia Darling
Whiskey Before Breakfast
Turkey in the Pea Patch
Bonus Track: Fat Meat and Dumplings
Charlie’s website (lessons, blog, booking, etc...
2018-07-0447 minGet Up in the CoolEpisode 85: Squirrel Butter (Charmaine Slaven & Charlie Beck)Welcome to Get Up in the Cool: Old Time Music with Cameron DeWhitt and Friends! This week’s friends are Charmaine Slaven & Charlie Beck of Squirrel Butter! We recorded this at Scott Killops’ house during the Portland Old Time Music Gathering.
This episode of Get up in the Cool is sponsored by the Oregon nonprofit, Mud City Old-Time Society. They want you to join them for the third annual Willamette Valley Old-Time Social May 3-6 in Eugene, Oregon. This year the social features; the Horsenecks, Gabe Strand, Rebecca Stout, the Local Honeys and even a special surprise strin...
2018-04-111h 01Get Up in the CoolEpisode 73: Charlie Walden (Midwest Fiddling, Old Time Radio, and The Mando Mule)Welcome to Get Up in the Cool: Old Time Music with Cameron DeWhitt and Friends! This week’s friend is Charlie Walden. We recorded this at Rupert and Karen’s house in Chicago, so... thanks, new Chicago buddies!
Tunes we’ll play:
Arkansas Traveler
Liberty
Danced All Night With A Bottle In My Hand
Leather Britches
The Girl I Left Behind Me
Wagoner
New Boston Hornpipe
Constitution Hornpipe
Bonus Track: Happy Jack
Stuff to plug:
Charlie’s Website: http://charliewalden.com/
And Facebook page: https...
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