CACM joins the podcast world!
CACM Chat – The HOA Life brings you stories, trends, and best practices straight from professionals who work in the California community association management industry. Hosted by Tom Freeley, CEO of the California Association of Community Managers, and staff. CACM was founded in 1991 to educate and elevate the professionalism in the industry. From dealing with difficult board members and homeowners to reducing burnout to budget tips, no topic is off limits. Learn how to face some of the biggest pain points in your daily job including changing laws, new technology, and an evolving workforce. Geared toward community association managers and HOA service providers.
Tune in every week and make sure to follow us on our social channels @cacmchat.
Collaborating with Members
Want to be considered as a guest for a future episode of CACM Chat – The HOA Life? Drop us a note at podcast@cacm.org with your topic idea.
Collaborating with Members
Want to be considered as a guest for a future episode of CACM Chat – The HOA Life? Drop us a note at podcast@cacm.org with your topic idea.
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Episode Blogs
Episode 1: The Story of CACM, Our Hosts, and What to Expect
Who is CACM, what do we do and why are we launching a podcast? Our first episode gives you a glimpse of what our purpose is: to elevate the community association management industry by providing resources, education and certification to HOA managers in California and beyond.
Read MoreEpisode 2: Watch Out for Burnout! Tips to Stay Sane and Happy as a “Personality” Manager
Burnout is a common symptom for community association managers, aka, Personality Managers, and it manifests both physically and mentally affecting job performance. Insomnia, digestive issues, grumpy mood are all signs of burnout. It’s hard to avoid when subjected to constant negativity and bullying from clients.
Read MoreEpisode 3: Fire, Flood or Blood – Dealing with Disasters at HOAs
California’s fire season is in full swing. CEO and host Tom Freeley talks about preparing for emergencies and natural disasters including fires, floods, earthquakes, landslides, storms, and more. In the HOA industry, the term often used is: Fire, flood or blood. Reserve funds can be easily or entirely wiped out to cover the cost of unplanned disasters. In an oceanfront LA community, more than 200 homes have had their gas and power cut off by a long-running ground shift, which is threatening utility lines. Most HOAs, however, have no formal plans or training to respond to disasters. Listen in for ideas on how to address an emergency at an association.
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