Letting go of the status quo can be difficult, especially when it comes to technology. In this episode, Michael Praeger is joined by Howard Barash, Chief Financial Officer of Property Resources Corporation, to discuss how he has embraced change throughout his career, and his thoughts on the shift to AI-based tools. 

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“The Power of Change” is an AvidXchange podcast hosted by Michael Praeger, Co-Founder and CEO of AvidXchange. On this show, business leaders, partners, and customers discuss leadership topics, industry trends, and embracing change during good and bad times. 

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We know that growth requires getting out of your comfort zone, but it can sometimes be tricky to run head-on towards a fire instead of away from it - sometimes literally. That’s what Ben Currin, CEO of Vantaca, was trained to do as a submarine officer and nuclear engineer in the U.S. Navy. In this episode, Ben joins Michael Praeger to discuss his biggest lessons learned in the Navy, how he applies them in his role at Vantaca, and how he supports his health at home to show up as the best version of himself at work.

Some key takeaways from this episode include:

“The Power of Change” is an AvidXchange podcast hosted by Michael Praeger, Co-Founder and CEO of AvidXchange. On this show business leaders discuss leadership topics, industry trends, and embracing change during good and bad times. 

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Our guest for this episode of "The Power of Change" is Ryan Davis, CEO for CINC Systems, the largest provider of SaaS solutions for the community association industry. CINC currently serves more than 20,000 homeowners associations and 2 million homes.

In Michael Praeger's conversation with Davis, they cover Davis’ unique journey from newspaper reporter to CEO, strategies on leading massive transformation for your organization, and discuss the impact of technology on both the community management industry and Davis’ journey as a business leader.

Host: ⁠Michael Praeger, CEO & co-founder, AvidXchange⁠

Guest: Ryan Davis, CEO, CINC Systems

Producer: ⁠Travis Durkee, AvidXchange⁠

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Our guest for this episode of "The Power of Change" is Elizabeth Francisco, Chief Experience Officer for Inhabit, which owns a collection of tech-forward products serving the residential and vacation rental management industries. Inhabit IQ’s portfolio of products includes ResMan, an industry-leading property management platform that Francisco has led as president and co-founder since 2016.

In Michael Praeger's conversation with Francisco, they discuss what it means to lead an organization during uncertain economic times, the unique approach necessary as a wartime leader, as well as Francisco’s path from a single mother in college to a leading executive in her field.

Host: Michael Praeger, CEO & co-founder, AvidXchange

Guest: Elizabeth Francisco, CXO, Inhabit

Producer: Travis Durkee, AvidXchange

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In Michael Praeger's conversation with Carmichael, they talk about the main challenges facing the CAM industry, the reasons for property managers to embrace technology and the importance of clear communication as a leader.

Host: Michael Praeger, CEO & co-founder, AvidXchange

Guest: Cat Carmichael, CEO, Strategy 123

Producer: Travis Durkee, AvidXchange

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“The Power of Change with Michael Praeger” is a new series by AvidXchange where business leaders discuss their approach to change management and offer C-suite perspectives on ushering change during good and bad times.