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Take It To The Board with Donna DiMaggio BergerSafety at Your Fingertips with Geno Roefaro of SaferWatchSend us a textIn an emergency, timing is everything. What if a resident collapses on the pickleball court, suspicious activity is spotted near your property, or a crisis unfolds when you least expect it? The traditional safety net of gates, guards, and cameras falls short without one critical element: immediate, reliable communication.In this week’s episode of Take It To The Board, host Donna DiMaggio Berger talks with Geno Roefaro, the CEO of SaferWatch, a cutting-edge safety app transforming how residential communities respond to emergencies. Developed in the aftermath of national tragedies like th...2025-07-1638 min
Take It To The Board with Donna DiMaggio BergerLights, Cameras, Condos-- Film Productions in HOAsSend us a textHave you ever wondered if you recognize that stunning condo or picturesque community you see in a movie or TV? Take It To The Board host Donna DiMaggio Berger and Christina Labuzetta, owner of Location Resources and member of the Location Managers Guild International, pull back the curtain on the fascinating world of location scouting for private residences and communities. For association boards and homeowners contemplating this unique revenue opportunity, Donna and Christina walk through the entire process: from initial scouting photos to contracts, logistics, and the potential earnings. They address c...2025-07-0228 min
Take It To The Board with Donna DiMaggio BergerTake It To The Board — When ICE Shows Up: What Every Private Community Should Know with Immigration Icon Ira KurzbanSend us a textThe ongoing activities throughout the U.S. by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has been dominating the news cycle recently and concerns and questions are growing about what to do if you or someone you love has an interaction with ICE at your place of employment, school or inside your community. Association boards face unique challenges in today's immigration environment. Should boards and their management professionals screen residents for immigration status? What about the employees of association vendors or the residents' employees? In this week’s Take It To The Board podc...2025-06-1856 min
Take It To The Board with Donna DiMaggio BergerStorm-Ready in Seconds: How Shark Tank’s StormBag Is Changing Hurricane and Severe Weather PrepSend us a textThe 2025 Atlantic hurricane season is already underway—and it's expected to be an active one, with forecasts calling for 17 to 25 named storms, up to 13 hurricanes, and as many as 7 major hurricanes. For Florida’s community associations, that means flood preparedness is no longer optional—it’s urgent.In this episode of Take It to the Board, host Donna DiMaggio Berger welcomes Maurice Huffman, inventor of StormBag—a revolutionary, sandless sandbag that’s changing the way neighborhoods and HOAs prepare for storms. Fresh off his appearance on Shark Tank Season 15, where he secured a $2...2025-06-0431 min
Take It To The Board with Donna DiMaggio BergerBeyond the Boardroom: Eastern Medicine for Western Problems, with Dr Tai JohnsonSend us a textLife in community associations can feel like a pressure cooker—board members navigating tough calls, homeowners facing surprise assessments, and industry professionals managing nonstop demands. The common thread? Stress. In this week’s Take It To The Board podcast, host Donna DiMaggio Berger welcomes Dr. Tai Johnson, a specialist in acupuncture and traditional Chinese medicine, for a fascinating conversation on how holistic practices—and understanding your body’s meridians—can help ease the pressure for everyone.Donna and Dr. Johnson expertly break down the concept of "chi" – the vital energy that flows throug...2025-05-2133 min
Take It To The Board with Donna DiMaggio BergerTake It To The Board’s 100th Episode Milestone--- From Building Castle Group to Industry Icon: A Conversation with James DonnellySend us a textIn this special 100th episode of Take It To The Board, we’re excited to welcome back our very first guest, James Donnelly. When host Donna DiMaggio Berger first sat down with James in 2021, he was leading Castle Group, one of Florida’s largest community association management firms. Now, they reunite to reflect on the extraordinary journey James has taken since selling the company. Together, they explore the motivations behind his decision, the carefully crafted four-year succession plan that ensured Castle’s continued success, and the passion projects that are now shaping his next c...2025-05-071h 04
Take It To The Board with Donna DiMaggio BergerEvery Drop Counts-- Why Your Building's Water Quality Matters More Than You ThinkSend us a textHave you ever stopped to think about what’s really coming out of your faucets? This week on Take It To The Board, host Donna DiMaggio Berger sits down with Ed Padula of Quality Water Consultants to uncover the hidden truths about the water we drink, cook with, and bathe in every day. You might be surprised by what’s flowing through your community's pipes and what is contributing to the inevitable water leaks in multifamily buildings.Donna and Ed’s conversation reveals how municipal water treatment has changed dramatically over the ye...2025-04-2336 min