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Senior Living Sales Specialists Speak! Part 7: Greatest Areas of Opportunity to Grow Occupancy
We're back with part 7 of our most popular topic - senior living sales specialists share what they're doing to get occupancy growth results in their senior living communities!
Julie Podewitz, CEO & Founder of Grow Your Occupancy, is joined by Jessi Barton from The Lodge at Stephens Lake in Jasper, GA, and a panel of Grow Your Occupancy's Senior Sales Specialists: Susan Braley, Heidi Benard, Jennifer Ptacek, Melinda Haney, and Lori Vernier. They share the greatest areas of opportunity they found that helped them to grow senior living occupancy in 2024.
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How Custom Spaces & Model Apartments Help Differentiate Your Senior Living Community & Grow Sales
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Is your senior living community situated in a very competitive market? What can you do to make your community stand out from the competition? Julie Podewitz, CEO & Founder of Grow Your Occupancy, talks with Sasha Davis, COO of Model55, and Allison Page, VP of Sales and Marketing at Thrive Senior Living, about making the most of your community's differentiating factors - and how custom-furnished...
Senior Living Sales Specialists Speak! Part 6: What Worked in 2024 to Grow Occupancy
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We're back with part 6 of our most popular topic - senior living sales specialists share what they're doing to get occupancy growth results in their senior living communities! Julie Podewitz, CEO & Founder of Grow Your Occupancy, is joined by Jessi Barton from The Lodge at Stephens Lake in Jasper, GA, and a panel of Grow Your Occupancy's Senior Sales Specialists: Susan Braley, Heidi Benard, Jen...
What I Learned in 2024 - and How I Grew from It
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Julie Podewitz, CEO & Founder of Grow Your Occupancy, takes a look back at 2024 - both personally and professionally - and shares her mindset to learn and grow, from not only the highlights but also the mistakes and challenges.
The End of Month Senior Living Occupancy Insanity: How to Shift from Reactive to Proactive Activity
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It's very common in senior living sales to see a push from management to increase occupancy at the end of the month. All too often, the result is a shift from sales activities that are proactive to ones that are reactive. Julie Podewitz, CEO & Founder of Grow Your Occupancy, takes a closer look at the phenomenon of the month-end sales push and offers tips that result in better overall outcomes.
2024 Senior Living Sales & Marketing Insights from Grow Your Occupancy
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As we close out the year, Julie Podewitz, CEO & Founder of Grow Your Occupancy, shares her insights on senior living sales and marketing for 2024.
These Fundamental Sales Skills Work No Matter What You're Selling: Julie Talks With Wallie Garrett
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Whether you're selling senior living or just about any other service, the fundamentals of sales and great salesmanship that yield results are very similar. Julie Podewitz, CEO & Founder of Grow Your Occupancy, talks with Wallie Garrett, Sales Consultant at Two Sisters Maid to Clean, about the sales skills she uses when selling home cleaning services that result in sales success.
Wanna Get Rid of Lead Aggregators? Organically Rank Highest in Your Market? Jenni Bost Shares How!
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A lot of senior living operators have been seeking to cut out lead aggregators from the occupancy equation lately. Some have been successful in doing so, and you can be too! Julie Podewitz, CEO & Founder of Grow Your Occupancy, talks with Jenni Bost, Vice President of Marketing at Radiant Senior Living, about how they not only got rid of lead aggregators but are organically ranking high in thei...
The Basics Aren't Boring! Work the Backbone of Your Business: Decision, Determination & Discipline
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In senior living sales, it’s easy to get distracted and pulled away from productive sales activity. Getting swept up in what’s happening in the community, mastering new technology, and trying new tactics that promise the next big breakthrough are just a few of the common distractions from selling we hear. However, as sales leaders and business owners, it’s vital that we remember that true, last...
A Senior Living Resident Tells It Like It Is: Julie Podewitz Talks with Marilyn Breed
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Julie Podewitz, CEO and Founder of Grow Your Occupancy, talked with independent living resident Marilyn Breed about her experiences while researching, choosing, and living in a senior living community. Marilyn's advice? "You need to stay interested in things - it makes you more interesting!" (Recorded October 30, 2022.)
The Challenges of Senior Living Owner/Operator Misalignment: Julie talks with Greg Anderson
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Julie Podewitz, CEO & Founder of Grow Your Occupancy, talks with Greg Anderson, Managing Director of Northbridge Advisory Services, about the highlights of 2024 and the challenges he sees with owner/operator misalignment.
A Closer Look at the Very Successful Collaboration Between Marketing and Sales at Merrill Gardens
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Julie Podewitz, CEO and Founder of Grow Your Occupancy, talks with senior living provider Merrill Gardens' Amanda Warren, VP of Marketing, and Corneil Vacirca, VP of Sales. They share the advantages of the collaboration between their different sales and marketing roles, how they use data to inform their sales and marketing strategy and decisions, and when to close out a lead in the database.
How a Startup Senior Living Provider Is Successfully Competing in the Crowded SE Florida Market
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Julie Podewitz, CEO & Founder of Grow Your Occupancy, talks with Chad Carnes, COO of YMP Senior Living and Shelli Webster, Sales Specialist at Grow Your Occupancy, about YMP's entry into the southeast Florida senior living market. Chad shares his tips for competing against much larger and more established senior living providers including tailoring your efforts for the local area and focusing o...
How a Culture of Trust Is a Pillar of the Success and Growth of Primrose Retirement Communities
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How a Culture of Trust Is a Pillar of the Success and Growth of Primrose Retirement Communities
How The Aspenwood Company Sustained Occupancy Growth During a Time of Explosive Portfolio Expansion
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How The Aspenwood Company Sustained Occupancy Growth During a Time of Explosive Portfolio Expansion
Considering Quitting the Lead Aggregators? Find Out How One Senior Living Provider Did It!
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Considering Quitting the Lead Aggregators? Find Out How One Senior Living Provider Did It!
How to Use Senior Living Marketing Data to Tell a Story & Influence the Sales Team's Behavior
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How to Use Senior Living Marketing Data to Tell a Story & Influence the Sales Team's Behavior
Can a Focus on External Business Development Impact Senior Living Occupancy Numbers? Find Out!
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Can a Focus on External Business Development Impact Senior Living Occupancy Numbers? Find Out!
How to Just Say NO to Lead Aggregators: Julie Talks With Cindy Robinson
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How to Just Say NO to Lead Aggregators: Julie Talks With Cindy Robinson
"We Need to Demystify the Senior Living Experience" - Julie Talks With Dan Hutson
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"We Need to Demystify the Senior Living Experience" - Julie Talks With Dan Hutson
Leading With Both the Head and the Heart: Julie Talks With Sara Robertson
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Leading With Both the Head and the Heart: Julie Talks With Sara Robertson
The Movie Matches the Soundtrack: Julie Talks With Michael Morris
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The Movie Matches the Soundtrack: Julie Talks With Michael Morris
How You Can Leverage Technology to Streamline Costs and increase Productivity and Outcomes in Sales
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How You Can Leverage Technology to Streamline Costs and increase Productivity and Outcomes in Sales
Are Great Salespeople Born That Way or Nurtured to Excellence? Julie Talks with Dan Fantasia
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Are Great Salespeople Born That Way or Nurtured to Excellence? Julie Talks with Dan Fantasia
Pivot to Profit - Strategies for Overcoming Sales Challenges, Pt 2 - Julie Talks With Sherrie Bebell
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Pivot to Profit - Strategies for Overcoming Sales Challenges, Pt 2 - Julie Talks With Sherrie Bebell
Pivot to Profit - Strategies for Overcoming Sales Challenges, Pt 1 - Julie Talks With Sherrie Bebell
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Pivot to Profit - Strategies for Overcoming Sales Challenges, Pt 1 - Julie Talks With Sherrie Bebell
A Passion for Improving the Senior Living Industry: Julie Chats With Patrick Dooley & Natalie Ross
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A Passion for Improving the Senior Living Industry: Julie Chats With Patrick Dooley & Natalie Ross
How Tech Forward Resident Experiences Impact Senior Living Sales & Occupancy
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How Tech Forward Resident Experiences Impact Senior Living Sales & Occupancy
Unpacking the WelcomeHome Software 2023 Year in Review Report, Pt 2: Julie Chats With Maggie Seybold
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Unpacking the WelcomeHome Software 2023 Year in Review Report, Pt 2: Julie Chats With Maggie Seybold
Unpacking the WelcomeHome Software 2023 Year in Review Report, Pt 1: Julie Chats With Maggie Seybold
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Unpacking the WelcomeHome Software 2023 Year in Review Report, Pt 1: Julie Chats With Maggie Seybold

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  • @mazukakai
    @mazukakai หลายเดือนก่อน

    Cristy is the best

  • @ramonasandoval4953
    @ramonasandoval4953 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I am new to this role-loving it-but needed these tips..thank you ladies!!!

    • @growyouroccupancy
      @growyouroccupancy 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thanks for watching, we're so glad you found us and like our tips! Be sure to visit our website for our blogs, online learning library, books, and more to help you be successful.

  • @7alooma
    @7alooma 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Lots of helpful information. Thank you .

    • @growyouroccupancy
      @growyouroccupancy 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thanks for watching, we're glad you found it helpful!

  • @USA_MAGA_WWG1WGA
    @USA_MAGA_WWG1WGA 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I enjoy ur channel

  • @juliepodewitz7430
    @juliepodewitz7430 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thank you, Staci Lynn!!

  • @USA_MAGA_WWG1WGA
    @USA_MAGA_WWG1WGA 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Finally someone who understands marketing…especially in this industry.

  • @aramotselaw3794
    @aramotselaw3794 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Grateful to have found you! I’m looking to enter the sales/marketing space from direct support. Thank you 🙏🏼

    • @growyouroccupancy
      @growyouroccupancy 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      We're so glad you found us! Thanks for watching. There's more great content for you like blogs and our newsletter signup on our website (growyouroccupancy.com) and we also have virtual training courses (growyoursalesskills.thinkific.com). Best of luck in your move into sales & marketing!

  • @richardabraham4377
    @richardabraham4377 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    "leads going past-due is a broken promise..." great call out

    • @growyouroccupancy
      @growyouroccupancy 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thanks for watching and for your comment!

  • @USA_MAGA_WWG1WGA
    @USA_MAGA_WWG1WGA 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Using a local placement agent is always best , as they know they know the geographic area and personally know the facilities! Extremely valuable.

  • @USA_MAGA_WWG1WGA
    @USA_MAGA_WWG1WGA 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    The fortune’s in the follow up!

  • @ryanawai1786
    @ryanawai1786 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Great interview! So inspring to know that leaders like Mike are improving the lives of our Seniors & the teams that care for them.

    • @growyouroccupancy
      @growyouroccupancy 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thanks for watching! We're so glad you liked it.

  • @NicoleeCastiglione
    @NicoleeCastiglione 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thank you for sharing! Amazing

    • @growyouroccupancy
      @growyouroccupancy 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thanks for watching, we're glad you enjoyed it!

  • @sondrajones376
    @sondrajones376 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    This was amazing. Love Sara, very lucky to work for her and her company. Love Julie too. Very lucky to learn so much from you and Grow. 🥰💪👍

    • @growyouroccupancy
      @growyouroccupancy 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thanks for watching, Sondra! We're glad you enjoyed it.

  • @sondrajones376
    @sondrajones376 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Love this. Thank you Julie :)

    • @growyouroccupancy
      @growyouroccupancy 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Glad you liked it, Sondra. Thanks for watching!

  • @heidibenard3453
    @heidibenard3453 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Getting the right fit into your culture is paramount to a successful hire! I love the comment of matching the company core values. If you have a "forever student" truly willing to learn...then that's certainly a good start! After 24 years, I'm still learning and loving the process of "grow"-ing every day.

  • @texsmile4u
    @texsmile4u 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Julie you look great! Miss you and thankful for all I learned from you. Sherrie so great to have met you at Juniper Village Austin, such enthusiasm!

    • @growyouroccupancy
      @growyouroccupancy 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thanks for watching, Sharon!

  • @tinalay1903
    @tinalay1903 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Love it!!! Financial in my area is always an issue.

  • @isaacm5339
    @isaacm5339 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Senior living is not a good investment. Executive directors don't know what happens in their facilities. People that have no experience in Healthcare have no business running Healthcare businesses. I've seen numerous facilities run themselves into the ground. Source? I've been a supervisor/medtech for years

  • @aegis40
    @aegis40 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I am a business owner for senior home care and all these videos have absolutely pushed to new perspective. Thanks for doing a fantastic job and sharing all your gems.

    • @growyouroccupancy
      @growyouroccupancy 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      We're glad you're finding our videos so valuable! Thanks for the comments! Check out our links in our channel's About info for more Grow Your Occupancy content.

  • @aegis40
    @aegis40 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Love your channel. Thank you so much. I have in home care business and all the tips are so valuable.

    • @growyouroccupancy
      @growyouroccupancy 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thanks for watching! We're glad you find the tips valuable.

  • @georgevongnatensky6445
    @georgevongnatensky6445 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    A great concept with a passionate approach to helping companies grow and succeed.

    • @growyouroccupancy
      @growyouroccupancy 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thanks for watching and the comment!

  • @tinalay1903
    @tinalay1903 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Can you do 2 a week? Love this channel ❤

    • @growyouroccupancy
      @growyouroccupancy 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thanks for watching, Tina, we're glad you like our content! We'll try to do more live events!

    • @tinalay1903
      @tinalay1903 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@growyouroccupancy Thank you so much! ❤️

  • @tinalay1903
    @tinalay1903 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I'm addicted to your channel. Thank you for having these!❤ Tina M Lay LinkedIn

  • @howardasternfan
    @howardasternfan 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Donna's camera is across the street...lol Seriously, good info. I have my final interview today on a similar role. I'm excited about this industry.

  • @dlynsuggs1391
    @dlynsuggs1391 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Great info

  • @jennapecor
    @jennapecor ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you for doing this and for sharing some stats!! Very helpful!!

    • @growyouroccupancy
      @growyouroccupancy ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks for suggesting the topic, we're glad you found it helpful!

  • @jennapecor
    @jennapecor ปีที่แล้ว

    Can yall do an episode about how to adapt your time management when prospecting leads to sales and more tours? Like, how do you keep up with the same level of outreach and calls when those calls leads to tours? Like….keeping to the pipeline basically.

    • @juliepodewitz7430
      @juliepodewitz7430 ปีที่แล้ว

      Absolutely - thank you for the input! A common challenge, no doubt. We will be doing regularly scheduled lives in 2024. Next one being scheduled and announced for next week.

  • @madiboyer6014
    @madiboyer6014 ปีที่แล้ว

    “just a lowly community salesperson” you mean the lowly community salespeople that make you all your money? wasn’t this a family business that was handed to you? also, what’s wrong with your face around the cheek and mouth area? looks like bad botox and or filler

  • @jennapecor
    @jennapecor ปีที่แล้ว

    Just wanted y’all to know….Im a sales director in an AL in Texas and this channel has helped me stay very focused and reminds me of the basics I need to accomplish everyday. Keep the videos coming!

    • @growyouroccupancy
      @growyouroccupancy ปีที่แล้ว

      We're so glad to hear that! Thanks for sharing!

  • @theveggiemistress7566
    @theveggiemistress7566 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you! I’m just starting out (3 months in) and still learning. Your content is fantastic and so helpful! 😇❤️

  • @juliepodewitz7430
    @juliepodewitz7430 ปีที่แล้ว

    Fantastic! Let me know how things are going!!

  • @ChanceBasurto
    @ChanceBasurto ปีที่แล้ว

    Great! Taking some phrases for future tours, thank you!

    • @growyouroccupancy
      @growyouroccupancy ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks for watching, we're glad you have some takeaways!

  • @kittycastillo5788
    @kittycastillo5788 ปีที่แล้ว

    Truly one of the top and most helpful podcasts I’ve heard! Amazing advice! Thank you!

    • @growyouroccupancy
      @growyouroccupancy ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks for watching, we're glad you found it helpful!

  • @heidibenard3453
    @heidibenard3453 ปีที่แล้ว

    Call Cadence is EVERYTHING! Consistency is of the utmost importance! GROW rocks!

  • @ShelliWebster-h3m
    @ShelliWebster-h3m ปีที่แล้ว

    Spot on!!

  • @kittycastillo9056
    @kittycastillo9056 ปีที่แล้ว

    So helpful! Thank you! Looking forward to Part 2!

    • @growyouroccupancy
      @growyouroccupancy ปีที่แล้ว

      We're glad you found it helpful! Thanks for watching!

  • @JoeyCaster
    @JoeyCaster ปีที่แล้ว

    I just recently got hired at a senior living facility and love that you have made this podcast. Please keep up the great work and helpful information

    • @growyouroccupancy
      @growyouroccupancy ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks for watching Joey, we're glad you enjoyed it!

  • @brucebucher4287
    @brucebucher4287 ปีที่แล้ว

    Love the concept. Look forward to hearing more on this development.

    • @growyouroccupancy
      @growyouroccupancy ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks for watching, we're glad you found it interesting!

  • @sondrajones376
    @sondrajones376 ปีที่แล้ว

    Love this. Perfectly said!! ❤

  • @shellischinkus7978
    @shellischinkus7978 ปีที่แล้ว

    I am so sorry Julie. 💓

  • @juliepodewitz7430
    @juliepodewitz7430 ปีที่แล้ว

    Melinda is a rock star.

  • @LaurieMarks-u7v
    @LaurieMarks-u7v ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you for sharing your experience. Great reminder for all!

  • @learnwithakash05
    @learnwithakash05 ปีที่แล้ว

    nice

  • @mobeensiddiqi1
    @mobeensiddiqi1 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great going Alex. Best of luck 👍

  • @haileyhoard801
    @haileyhoard801 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    WHOO HOO GO DAD

  • @tipsfromtrestle
    @tipsfromtrestle 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great episode!

  • @timstrand0214
    @timstrand0214 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Excellent episode, thank you!

    • @growyouroccupancy
      @growyouroccupancy 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks for watching, Ari, glad you appreciate it.

  • @homermann8259
    @homermann8259 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    ρгό𝔪σŞm

  • @juliepodewitz7430
    @juliepodewitz7430 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    It used to be something I did. Now it’s something I am. Love this. Inspiring.

  • @edithfoley4717
    @edithfoley4717 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Miss Julies microphone is muffling her voice. I listened to Maureen and that was quite clear. Question: You mention that you will use and train local services. In my case that will not work because I live in a rather rural community.