This week, we sit down with Noah Jackson, MS – Founder & CEO of Third Party Voting, one of California’s leading HOA election service providers. From his roots in nonprofit event planning to building a tech-forward solution for stress-free HOA elections, Noah shares how the industry has evolved over the last six years and why he created his own software to make electronic voting more accessible and affordable.

We dive into:

Catch Noah fresh off his appearance at the Inland Empire Spring Forum in Corona, CA!

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In this episode, we catch up with Donny Disbro, Senior Vice President of Sales at Communitas, who’s helping lead the company’s rapid growth and he is on the move to their headquarters in Dallas, Texas. True to form, Donny’s making the move in Rainbow Sandals—not cowboy boots.

Donny talks about his passion for reshaping the HOA industry with a focus on people over profit, advocating for a culture that values and uplifts community managers. His message is clear: no more cost-cutting that undercuts the professionals who keep communities thriving.

We closed the show with a shoutout of Gratitude for Kelly Zibell, a powerhouse leader who’s walking the walk when it comes to culture, leadership, and industry change.

This episode is all about real leadership, bold moves, and doing things differently. Tune in now! 🎧

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ACCREDITED Assessment Collection Recovery for Pros

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Special thanks to: James McCormick Jr., CCAL & Stephen M. Kirkland, Esq. of Delphi Law Group, LLP

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Full moons, dust clouds, rogue board members—yep, it's that kind of week. We’re back with industry powerhouse Kendrah Kay, CAMEx, CCAM, CMCA, Chief Client Officer at Powerstone, for an unfiltered, hilarious, and honest deep dive into all things HOA. From burnout and boundary-setting to elevating professionalism and navigating wild boards, this episode has it all.

We talk personal branding, management fee strategies, and dressing for the role you want—even if that role is retired in a matching sweatsuit. Kendrah closes the show with heartfelt gratitude for René Decker, who asked her to go all in on Powerstone nearly two decades ago. She did—and she’s never looked back.

Big love to our sponsors and every over-caffeinated, underappreciated manager out there. This one's for you. 🙌

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ACCREDITED Backflow Prevention for Pros

This course is approved by the Community Association Managers International Certification Board (CAMICB) to fulfill (1) hour continuing education requirements for the CMCA® certification. www.camicb.org.

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Special thanks to: James Barkley and Wayne Taylor of Pacific Backflow

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This week, we’re joined by Nicolas Gambino, CMCA from Action Property Management!

Nick shares his gratitude for mentor John Rivera and dives into key insights on the misinformation gap between HOAs and managers, his passion for mentoring the next generation of community managers, and the personal philosophy that keeps him grounded—The Four Agreements by Don Miguel Ruiz.

📚 Check out the book (www.a.co/d/92EBGX5) that helped shape his mindset.

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We had the incredible honor of sitting down with Dawn M. Bauman, CAE — just days before she was announced as CAI’s next CEO! Recorded live at CAI’s National Conference in Orlando, this conversation is full of insight, inspiration, and gratitude.

Dawn reflects on her journey, her vision for the future of the industry, and her deep appreciation for outgoing CEO Tom Skiba, whose leadership paved the way.

👉 Don’t miss this candid and timely conversation with one of the most respected voices in our field.

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In this episode, we sit down with Nick Mokhlessin and Jonathan Caceres of Everthrive Landscape Inc. to talk about their journey in the HOA industry. From the roots of how and why they started, to building strong partnerships in the field, they share what drives their mission to elevate community landscapes. The duo highlights the invaluable mentorship they’ve received along the way and outline the ambitious goals fueling their continued growth. Special gratitude goes out to Eric Santos and Charles Budemeyer for their lasting impact and support.

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Nate Adams, Director of Water Resiliency – Customer Relations at SMWD, joins us to talk all things water and HOA collaboration. He shares his appreciation for AJ Howard and dives into key topics including:

Nate also shares a great takeaway for the H2O for HOAs group—creating peer-based recognition for community managers and board members making a difference. Tune in for valuable insights and a few fresh ideas to bring back to your community!

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ACCREDITED Balancing HOA Board Priorities vs. Resident Needs for Pros

This course is approved by the Community Association Managers International Certification Board (CAMICB) to fulfill (1) hour continuing education requirements for the CMCA® certification. www.camicb.org.

Instructions to receive 1 Hour continuing education credit:

Special thanks to: Sabrina French, CMCA, AMS, PCAM and Katie Papas of PMP Management

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