On this episode of Car Chat we hear from Frankie Cicala about his journey from intern to full-time professional at JGS Insurance, and why he chose to stay in the industry.

Frank's passion for the community association niche and his appreciation for JGS's client-first approach truly stand out.

Don't miss his thoughts on breaking industry stereotypes and the importance of ethical practices!

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Episode Highlights:

✅ Frank attributes his choice to join the insurance industry to a great internship experience at JGS Insurance. [00:01:10]

✅ Frank appreciates JGS Insurance's ethical approach and commitment to putting clients first, which counters common industry stereotypes. [00:02:30]

✅ Frank is intrigued by the niche market of community associations due to its specific needs and JGS's expertise in the area. [00:03:05]

✅ Frank is excited about the variety in his work at JGS, which keeps his job engaging and different every day. [00:05:16]

✅ Frank gives a shout-out to Ryan Fleming for his mentorship and guidance in helping him enter the insurance industry. [00:07:50]

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We're catching up with Eileen Ghenn about the CAI Keystone Ladies on the Link Golf Invitational, an event designed to create an inclusive and welcoming environment for women golfers of all skill levels.

From its inception by Nicole Skaro to its role as a key fundraiser for the Pennsylvania Legislative Action Committee, this event exemplifies the power of community and support.

Join us in celebrating initiatives that promote work-life balance and empower women in our industry!

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Episode Highlights:

✅ Eileen began her involvement with CAI by serving on her community's board from 2015 to 2018, leading to her membership in CAI. [00:00:53]

✅ The Ladies on the Link Golf Invitational, chaired by Eileen, is an annual event designed to make women feel comfortable and welcome, regardless of their golf experience. [00:01:39]

✅ Nicole Skaro's idea for the Ladies on the Link event was to create a comfortable space for women, addressing their reluctance to join male-dominated golf outings. [00:02:21]

✅ The event includes golf clinics for chipping, putting, and long drive, aiming to make the outing enjoyable and inclusive for all skill levels. [00:02:57]

✅ The Ladies on the Link Invitational serves as the largest fundraiser for the Pennsylvania Legislative Action Committee, supporting their budget and initiatives. [00:03:54]

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Join us as we Car Chat with Robert Nordlund, founder and CEO of Association Reserves, to discuss the innovative solutions his company is bringing to the community association industry.

Discover how the new Association Insights and Marketplace platform, inspired by the need for greater transparency and financial health, aims to prevent incidents like the Champlain Tower South collapse.

Robert's commitment to elevating the industry is truly inspiring!

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Episode Highlights:

✅ Robert introduces Association Insights and Marketplace, a market-driven solution aimed at preventing incidents like the Champlain Tower South collapse by addressing transparency and financial issues. [00:00:38]

✅ He explains the detrimental effects of low monthly assessments, which starve associations of necessary funds. [00:01:25]

✅ Robert describes the FIPHO health score, a metric from 0 to 100 reflecting the financial, physical, and operational health of an association, akin to a FICO score for creditworthiness. [00:02:02]

✅ The platform for generating the FIPHO health score is free, crowdsourced, and allows boards and managers to log in, fill out profiles, and obtain their score within 15 minutes. [00:02:41]

✅ Robert gives a shout out to Kevin Davis, whose encouragement helped inspire the creation of the platform to minimize incidents like the Champlain Tower South collapse. [00:09:36]

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