Liz is joined by Katie Bodlak, a Pi Beta Phi from Milliken University to talk about recruitment. Katie has served in a variety pf leadership roles within her chapter, including VP of Recruitment and is now going on to serve as a Leadership Consultant. If you are going through recruitment this year- either as a PNM or as an active- this episode is for you!

In this episode you will learn:

-About recruitment from 3 perspectives: PNM, active, and VP of Recruitment

-What to expect during your participation in sorority recruitment

-How to prepare

-COVID’s effect on recruiting on college campuses

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Liz and Erika share some behind the scenes details of life at PDR.

In this episode you’ll learn about:

-Erika’s journey at PDR

-their online course, Interior Decorating 101: Sorority Edition

-what past projects have a special meaning to them

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Tara Stewart, a Kappa Alpha Theta from Eastern Kentucky University and professional organizer shares her best tips for organizing small college spaces- be it sorority house rooms, dorms, or apartments. She brings great ideas and offers specific product suggestions to make living in a small space easy and functional. Check out her Amazon shopping list link below.

In this episode you will learn:

-How to approach purging BEFORE you begin organizing

-Specific ways to maximize organizing clothes/shoes/makeup/food in your sorority house room

-A fun fact about Liz and Ramen Noodles…

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Jennifer Daniel, owner of Polished Peyton chats with Liz about her tips for recruitment participation. Polished Peyton is an etiquette company established on St Simon’s Island, but the firm’s reach spans the country via the online classes offered. Jennifer is a Kappa Kappa Gamma from LSU, and she uses her first-hand knowledge of recruitment to advise young women on best practices. This is not your mama’s etiquette advice!

In this episode you will learn:

-relevancy of etiquette in the world and today’s greek life

-tips to stand out during and after recruitment parties, both as a potential new member (PNM) and as an active chapter member

-about her FREE online sorority recruitment focusing on leadership skills, philanthropy and building lasting friendships

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Woody Ratterman is the managing partner for CSL Management and brings over 25 years of experience in operations consulting, risk management and capital raising to the Greek housing world. He is a Beta Theta Pi from Middle Tennessee State University (MTSU), where he still assists with chapter operations.

In this episode you will learn:

-best practices for everyday sorority house management

-tips for preparing for a major project

-guidance for efficiency in operations

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Bill Shaub, VP of sales at the Brill Company joins Liz to talk about the benefits of domestically produced furniture. Brill, a Michigan-based furniture manufacturer, produces furniture for the college and greek housing markets.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

-how domestically produced furniture improves lead-times for your chapter house projects

-the sustainability benefits of local manufacturers

-a greater understanding of value vs price when buying sorority house furniture

-the benefits of planning ahead for purchases

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Jack Dawson is the president of College Fresh, a family-owned higher education food service company headquartered in Champaign, Illinois. Jack’s approach to business: “I believe in focusing on our clients’ needs by fostering their trust through fair partnerships, accountability and providing honest and positive solutions. By upholding these practices and instilling these values as a part of our corporate culture, College Fresh has grown exponentially since its inception in 2010. We now operate in over 200 chapters on 50 campuses with over 900 employees nationwide. “

In this episode you will learn:

-the evolution of College Fresh from small business to powerhouse food service provider

-the role food plays in your chapter house experience

-differences between hiring a private chef vs food service company

-what your sorority house kitchen needs

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Casey Keller serves as the Executive Director for the National Housing Corporation (NHC) at Sigma Kappa. Casey brings her expertise of association management, leadership development, and strategic planning to the world of greek housing. You can hear her energy and enthusiasm for her work during her conversation with Liz.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

-how to make your chapter house more relevant to today’s collegians

-the importance of making decisions that are sustainable

-how campus and chapter culture affect housing decisions

-Casey’s predictions for the future of sorority housing

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