Casa-Cast

Introducing Jackie Norde: The Chronicles of Partner Success at Casago

In this episode of Casa-Casts, Steve Schwab introduces Jackie Norde, the new partner success manager at Casago. Jackie brings a rich and diverse background, including experience in commodities, tech, and property management, to her role at Casago. Her journey includes impactful work at GoDaddy and Streamline, a transformational period in Mexico managing properties, and her passion for vacation rental advocacy. 

Jackie emphasizes building relationships and owning the conversation to foster successful partnerships. Her commitment to enhancing community experiences and her hands-on approach in professional settings highlight her readiness to fill the big shoes left by her predecessor, Bill Johnson. The episode delves into Jackie's personal and professional life, showcasing her enthusiasm for helping people and ensuring vacation rental success.

00:00 Meet Jackie: The Perfect Fit for Casago
01:33 Jackie's Diverse Career Journey
04:21 From Mexico to Streamline: A Personal and Professional Rebirth
07:02 Jackie's Impactful Property Management in Mexico
11:55 Stepping into the Role of Partner Success Manager
13:12 Jackie's Passion for Vacation Rental Advocacy
16:04 Embracing the Orange Credo at Casago
16:59 Wrapping Up: Jackie's Journey and Future at Casago

Reflections and Farewells: Bill Johnson's Journey with CASAGO

This episode of the Casa-Cast, hosted by Bill Johnson, delves into his experiences and growth throughout his tenure at CASAGO. Bill, who has been with the company for nearly five years in a professional capacity and almost 20 years as a homeowner, shares insights into his personal and professional development, the challenges and lessons learned, and his interactions with team members and partners. He discusses his journey from running a landscape business to embracing new challenges at CASAGO, highlighting the importance of honest conversations, continuous learning, and adaptation.

 As Bill prepares for retirement, he reflects on the supportive relationships he formed, his contributions in various roles, especially as a COO and in the Partner Success role, and the valuable life lessons he gathered along the way. The conversation concludes with Bill expressing gratitude for the support from his partner, Charlene, and looking forward to spending time with his family, improving his golf game, and working on projects. Bill is celebrated for his contributions and is officially named the second alumni of CASAGO, ensuring his continued association with the community.

00:00 Introduction: Life's Chapters and Casago

00:19 Meet Bill Johnson: A Journey with Casago

00:32 The Early Days and Growth at Casago

01:45 Challenges and Learning: Bill's Transformation

04:00 Bill's Advice for the Future of Casago

05:02 Personal Growth and Surprising Skills

07:57 Farewell Reflections and Retirement Plans

09:19 A Heartfelt Thank You and The Alumni Program

12:31 Closing: The Casago Legacy

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Tim Newman (AKA TIGS) and his teammate Lori have a discussion about RevMax that puts the basics into focus with Desiree. 

Andres Gonzales, the owner of Casago in Ft. Lauderdale, digs into the nuances of nurturing homeowners on an orange call.   

Ryan discusses his approach to getting new homeowners to sign up and how he prepares and approaches homeowners meetings 

Tom discusses what to look for and how to optimize for 2024. 
(Note) we had audio problems with this interview; you will, at times, hear echoes or distortions from a bad connection. We decided to publish it anyhow since there was valuable content  

Stacy Wesson shares 5 ways to get more out of the Casago Community. 

Casago and Rent Responsibly kick off their first-of-a-kind program. Listen to learn more about how you as a partner, can benefit from this initiative. 

CSM (R) John Spisso and Ilona Melnichenko define mental strength, intestinal fortitude, endurance, and focus. Today, John discusses what to expect and how to be ready when starting at zero.