Senior Care Experts

This week's guest of The CAREpreneur Show is very special, a recent graduate from the University of North Florida and most importantly my sister, Kaitlyn Chana! Kaitlyn's CAREpreneurial spirit came at a young age. When she was a child she started a non-profit called, Love Letters, which she used to write cards to children who had life-threatening illnesses. She loved inspiring these children and bringing encouragement to them during this difficult time. Growing up, she had always been fascinated with journalism from watching Diane Sawyer on Good Morning America. She loved having the latest information and the opportunity to share it with others in a story like fashion. During Kaitlyn's journalism career she was given the opportunity to work with Mayo Clinic. This opportunity gave her the ability to share the latest health care news with the public that could potentially help save lives. During her residency with the Mayo Clinic she was able to see and learn about all of the different aspects of the hospital that function together to ensure it operates successfully. This experience helped open her eyes and she realized that that there may be more to her purpose than journalism so she decided to drop everything and pursue a career in healthcare administration. Flash forward to today, Kaitlyn recently graduated with a masters degree in business and healthcare administration, with a focus on pediatrics and women's health. Kaitlyn is through and through a CAREpreneur. Kaitlyn's passion for making a difference in the healthcare industry comes from the heart and she makes a conscious effort to lead from the heart as well. Kaitlyn is dedicated to taking care of every member of her team and is committed to making a positive atmosphere for them to work in. Interested in learning more from Kaitlyn? Follow her on social media! ▶︎ INSTAGRAM | https://www.instagram.com/kaitlynchana ▶︎ FACEBOOK | https://www.facebook.com/KaitlynChana ▶︎ LINKEDIN | https://www.linkedin.com/in/kaitlyn-chana-mba-mha-6418ab22/ ▶︎ WEBSITE | https://kaitlynchana.com/ #seniorcare #adultdaycare #entrepreneur _________________________________ TIMESTAMPS 0:00 Intro 2:05 Kaitlyn's journalism journey 3:42 Kaitlyn's passion for storytelling 4:55 Where journalism has taken Kaitlyn 5:01 So what brought you to Jacksonville? 5:09 Jacksonville is a top 50 market, right? 5:54 How do you go from journalism to health care? What inspired that leap? 6:09 The root of Kaitlyn's passion 6:45 What was the purpose of the cards? 7:52 So, you didn't want to talk about murders and stuff on TV? 8:29 What was the craziest story you covered? 8:38 What was the story that made you realize you were done with journalism? 10:28 Mayo Clinic journalism residency program 11:09 When did you decide that you wanted to go into health care administration? 14:01 Kaitlyn's "why" 10:11 What is your purpose? 17:11 Kaitlyn's mental health journey 19:25 Going back to college 20:39 Selecting a fellowship 25:53 What is a key factor in this whole journey? What has helped you get through tough times? 28:13 Do you practice affirmations? 28:29 Kaitlyn's 2% rule 30:40 How do you inspire the next future generation in the healthcare field? 35:04 Kaitlyn's social media accounts 35:48 Outro --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/krischana/message

Meet Roy Afflerbach, a huge advocate for Adult Day Services. Roy is the Public Policy Advisor for NADSA and formerly in the legislature in the state of Pennsylvania. Roy has always had an interest in politics. He started his career early when he was in high school, helping campaign for John F. Kennedy. He later continued his campaigning efforts for JFK's younger brother Bobby Kennedy. This is when Roy says he realized he could make a positive difference in people's lives through government. Roy learned about the key attributes of being a CAREpreneur through his work in politics - willpower, dedication, and willfulness. After serving over a decade in the Senate and House of Representatives (plus a short stent as mayor!) Roy opened his own consulting firm. Roy's consulting firm is a public policy advocacy organization that focuses on serving non-profit organizations. After some years and through the power of networking Roy found NADSA. After his own personal experiences with dementia care Roy knew this organization could benefit from his help. Flash forward a few years and Roy has been able to help NADSA make tremendous strides in gaining government legislation and assistance for adult daycare services across the nation. Roy continues to show the United States what it means to be a CAREpreneur and continues to advocate for the senior care industry for many years to come. Thank you Roy for all that you do! #seniorcare #adultdaycare #NADSAconference2021 ____________________________________________________ TIMESTAMPS 00:00 Intro 01:57 Roy's backstory 04:04 Roy's consulting business 06:57 Roy meets NADSA 09:06 Roy's passion for Adult Day Care 10:27 What is one thing that has held Adult Day Cares from reaching its full potential? 14:10 What do you foresee the future of senior care being like? 14:21 Current legislation that is trying to be passed 15:48 The key to getting adult day services legislation passed 17:54 Kris praises Roy 18:15 Closing Remarks --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/krischana/message

Meet the one and only ALF Boss! Pascal Bergeron aka "The ALF Boss" is a one of a kind CAREpreneur. Pascal earned the title ALF Boss through his computer software system/webpage alfboss.com alfboss.com is a mobile learning management app built specifically for assisted living facility staff! Not only can your staff get the AHCA required training they need, but it also gives assisted living employees a virtual community to be a part of. Pascal created this app to streamline the recurring training that AHCA requires of assisted living facility employees. His services provide an easier user experience for staff and help keep records for management organized. Basically, he totally changed the assisted living game! This is why the ALF Boss earns the title of a CAREpreneur. Tune in to hear about the ALF Boss's journey as well as industry trends, expert opinions, failures and wins, and everything in-between! Make sure to follow the ALF Boss on social media! ▶︎ FACEBOOK | https://www.facebook.com/ALF-Boss-106898566376147/ ▶︎ LINKEDIN | https://www.linkedin.com/company/alf-boss/ ▶︎ WEBSITE | https://alfboss.com/ #seniorcare #adultdaycare #assistedliving _________________________________ TIMESTAMPS: Pascal Bergeron 00:00 - 4:18 Pascal (ALF Boss) Software Journey. 4:23 - 10:57 AHCA Experiences with ALF. 11:00 - 14:03 Changes in the ALF industry. 14:05 - 19:56 The effects of the ALF industry during the pandemic. 19:58 - 23:16 The Reasons for selling the ALF facility. 23:17 - 32:20 The difference between ALF and Adult Day Care 32:20 - 39:54 private pay Or Medicaid or Medicare audience 39:54 - 46:12 Making Real Connections 46:13 -50:14 Thoughts on Placement agencies. 50:19 - 53:36 Future of ALF Boss 53:37-58:05 The Franchising Business / Outro --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/krischana/message

Meet Bill Zagorski, who started his career in the microbiology field but then became CEO of American Senior Care Centers. Bill is also a board member for the National Adult Day Services Association (NADSA). Bill's family founded American Senior Care Centers in Tennessee in 1991. At first, Bill pursued a degree in microbiology from Connecticut. However, after growing tired of working in the microbiology field he decided to step up as the CEO and takeover the family business. After stepping in as the CEO in 2010 he continued to grow and expand the business. In 2014, he revived the Tennessee Adult Day Care Association which he continues to lead as the President. Once becoming more involved at a state level, he was invited to attend the National Adult Day Services Association (NADSA) Conference in 2017. The following year, he joined the research community of NADSA and by 2019, he had joined the NADSA board as the research committee chair. Bill sees the future of Adult Day Care being just as if not even more successful than some of the alternative care options such as home care or assisted living. Unfortunately, adult day care just hasn't been recognized enough for the incredible benefits it has to offer. Therefore, Bill plans to use his research and data analysis experience from the microbiology field to prove the value of adult day care to the rest of the world. #seniorcare #adultdaycare #adultdayservices _____________________________ TIMESTAMPS 0:00 - Intro / Guest: Bill Zagorski 0:43 - Starting in the Adult Day Care Industry 2:25 - Expanding Adult Day Care 3:30 - Joining NADSA & Collecting Data 6:56 - NADSA Board Experiences 8:30 - Future of Adult Day Care 10:18 - Public Education 11:00 - Outro --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/krischana/message

Growing from a small 2,000 sq ft center to opening the largest adult day care center in South Florida! Meet my good friend, Yoni Gonzalez, the owner of Florida's largest family owned Adult Day Care Center. Yoni and I met at the 2018 NADSA Annual Conference and immediately we shared a similar passion for the future of adult day care. Yoni worked for a wound care company that provided services for residents living in nursing homes. After visiting many different nursing homes, he felt like there had to be a better way and that search led him to start his own adult day care center in South Florida. One of my favorite stories, Yoni shares, is the way he surprised his members when they moved from their small 2,000 sq ft space to their new 10,000 sq ft center!! You definitely don't want to miss this part of the story! Not only is Yoni passionate about the future of adult day care but he has played an extremely pivotal role at both the state and national level. Today, he serves on both the FADSA (Florida Adult Day Services Association) and NADSA (National Adult Day Services Association) board to help advance the future of adult day care services. Also, Yoni was instrumental in securing funding for adult day care centers in Florida who were negatively impacted by the pandemic. #adultdaycare #seniorcare #entrepreneur TIMESTAMPS 0:00 - Intro / Guest: Yoni Gonzalez 1:36 - Why Adult Day Care? 4:11 - The Entrepreneur Gene 4:48 - Yoni's Life Story 6:06 - Sticking Together 6:59 - The Start of the Adult Day Care Center 8:27 - Finding Balance (Work & Home) 9:39 - Social Media Illusions 11:21 - Struggle to Success 12:13 - Adult Day Care Member Story 14:27 - From 2,000 Sq Ft to 10,000+ Sq Ft Facility 18:59 - The Impact of the Pandemic on Adult Day Care 20:21 - No Guidelines for Adult Day Care Services 24:00 - Supporting Fellow Operators 24:30 - NADSA / FADSA 25:40 - Outro --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/krischana/message

Meet the farm girl who took on Wall Street then found her purpose and passion in senior care! This weeks CAREpreneur is Wendy Rickenbach-Barclay, the Owner of CarePatrol Sarasota and Town Square of Sarasota. Wendy spent 18 years on Wall Street as a senior executive and after the 2008 great financial crisis, she found herself at a crossroad. She was introduced to a franchise broker who really challenged her to examine what she wanted her legacy to be by envisioning herself as a little 85 year old lady in a rocking chair reflecting on her past accomplishments. What would she want her story to be? After months of reflection, Wendy realized she has always been 100% commission based. She's always had to hustle to earn a living. However, this time she wanted to do something that had a direct impact in other peoples lives. Having been very involved with her church and singing in the choir she always found herself surrounded by what seemed like 50 grandparents. It turns out she had a real passion for helping seniors find joy. Ultimately, she purchased a CarePatrol franchise and moved to Sarasota, Florida to pursue her dreams. Wendy has been an industry leader in the referral and placement industry. She is Nationally recognized as a thought leader. She is a Nationally certified dementia trainer, she is a certified dementia practitioner, a Certified Care transition fellow, she is also credentialed in Montessori programming and more. She has served as the Chair of the Venice Chamber Senior Resource Group, Served on the board of the Sarasota County Aging Network, served on the board of Manatee county aging network and more. She and her spouse purchased Five Star Painting of Sarasota and have since brought on their son to run day to day operations of this business. Seeing all the gaps in the senior care industry Wendy decided she needed to go bigger! So, she and a colleague made the decision to open Town Square, the newest and most innovative adult day program in the United States, which is already receiving National attention. The first location in Florida is slated to open in December 2021 in the Palmer Ranch area. Stay tuned to learn more as Wendy pursues her entrepreneurial dreams! #seniorcare #adultdaycare #entrepreneur ___________________________ TIMESTAMPS 0:00 - Intro 2:34 - Farm Girl to Wall Street High Life 6:41 - Exploring New Opportunities 7:45 - Purchasing a CarePatrol Franchise 8:45 - Moving to Sarasota to Open CarePatrol 12:07 - Hustler Mentality 13:45 - Taking Next Step into Adult Day Care 15:01- Why Adult Day Care? 17:58 - Town Square Experience for Seniors 18:45 - Adult Day Care Benefits 20:03 - Goals 21:15 - Advice to Entrepreneurs 21:35 - Growing CarePatrol to the Top 22:49 - Town Square Tours 23:43 - Outro --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/krischana/message

Meet Joan Marie, the ultimate Adult Day CAREpreneur! She started her journey with senior care when she was just 12 years old. Her grandmother lived in a nursing facility at the time and she couldn't help but think to herself that there had to be a better solution to nursing homes. Before starting her own Adult Day Care Center, Joan Marie worked for an AIDS Adult Medical Day Care Center which was open to all ages. She felt like this business model would be perfect for seniors as well. Over the years she built a consulting business called Future Focus, where she helped others build and operate Adult Medical Day Care Centers across the country. After years of consulting, she decided to open her own center! She put her entire life-savings into opening hers and dedicated it to her father. With one center under her belt Joan decided to open a second center, which she dedicated to her mother. This second center became known as Town Square. On opening day she had over 200 people ready to join! Joan Marie reveals the secret to her grand opening success was through the power of marketing! She says marketing is having a story worth telling and a community that believes in your mission. As her businesses grew so did Joan Marie's passion to continue pushing forward. She started a coalition and joined national boards to help grow the Adult Day Care industry. Joan Marie is an inspiration to many in the adult day care industry and truly leads with the heart of a CAREpreneur!! #seniorcare #adultdaycare #communityoutreach --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/krischana/message

Meet our special guest, Cameron Graham, who started his journey in senior care at just 20 years old. Cameron is originally from Scotland and is the Founder and CEO of StoriiCare, a software solution for the adult day care industry. Crazy enough, Cameron entered this field after being hospitalized for acute kidney failure. During his hospitalization, Cameron roomed with an elderly man who suffered from dementia. While in recovery, he was able to witness the benefits of reminiscence therapy. The nurses who provided this therapy were simply using pictures from the patients life to help with his memory loss. This experience is what gave Cameron the "lightbulb moment" to modernize this type of therapy. By creating a software that allows users to upload their patients photos to the software, they can create a more mobile and effective user experience. By including analytics and metrics to the software, Cameron was able to make an extremely useful and successful software system. After gaining traction in the UK, Cameron made the bold leap to bring his new company to the U.S. Today, StoriiCare now serves over 240 businesses here in the U.S. Cameron is committed to improving the efficiency and user experience of the software to help adult day care centers increase productivity and better manage their centers. #adultdaycare #seniorcare #software --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/krischana/message

Meet Emilia Bourland, OTR, ECHM, our special guest and fellow CAREpreneur! Emilia started her professional career as an occupational therapist in clinical practice. From long-term memory care to the ICU, she's pretty much done and seen it all. But even with all of this experience under her belt she's only getting started! Emilia started with a bachelor's degree in psychology, but had trouble finding what she wanted to do for graduate school. Through the miracle of eavesdropping, Emilia was able to find her calling of occupational therapy. After working as an occupational therapist, Emilia noticed the need for higher quality content for caregivers. This is why she started Higher Standards Caregiver Training. Emilia is a perfect example of a CAREpreneur. Emilia had her dream job but noticed that there was still a need for education in her career field. She realized it was time to stop being REACTIVE about care and to start being PROACTIVE by providing preventative educational material. Thus Emilia took the leap of faith to start her own business and founded a Higher Standard for Caregiver Training. Emilia is breaking new ground within the senior care industry. She understands the power of caregivers and the potential they have to help others live a more fulfilling and higher quality life. Emilia believes in the idea of aging in place and is spear-heading a movement of providing better educational tools for caregivers and the home care industry through her work. By arming family and non-skilled caregivers with knowledge there is exponential potential to help families and seniors live a higher quality life. Through her work she is helping keep people healthy and preventing common problems she saw at work in occupational therapy. So, go follow Emilia and support her journey!! ▶︎ YOUTUBE | https://www.youtube.com/highstandardscaregivertraining ▶︎ LINKEDIN | https://www.linkedin.com/in/emiliabourland/ ▶︎ WEBSITE | https://www.higherstandardscaregivertraining.com ▶︎ EMAIL | emilia.bourland@aipctherapy.com #occupationaltherapy #seniorcare #entrepreneur _____________________________ TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 - Intro 0:57 - Introducing Emilia Bourland 1:05 - Texas Proud 2:48 - How Did You Get into Caregiver Training? 4:04 - Did You Always Want to Be an Occupational Therapist 5:56 - Skilled Nursing Experience 8:48 - Educating Family Caregivers 10:00 - When Did you Decide to Take the Entrepreneurial Leap? 12:48 - Training for Professional and Family Caregivers 16:05 - What is Your Main Focus? 21:03 - Essential Services 23:05 - Family Caregivers are the Backbone 24:51 - Getting the Word Out 28:24 - Outro --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/krischana/message

Meet the man solving the social isolation problem amongst our elders, Osvaldo Montelongo, Chief Executive Officer & Founder of Connect Care Hero. After graduating from Trinity Christian College in Illinois, Osvaldo was able to gain more than 10 years of experience in global brand marketing & strategy for Disney, Rust- Oleum and GUM. He also has 7+ years experience in senior living and aging at home. Osvaldo loves learning news things and experiencing new cultures through food and activities. This can be seen through his app Connect Care Hero and the plethora of diverse activities he has incorporated into it. Osvaldo is a first generation Mexican, and a huge Mariachi and Huapango Hausteco music fan. Through Connect Care Hero, Osvaldo and his partners have been able to create an engaging and interactive platform that allows him to explore and share his interests with thousands of others. Connect Care Hero is a platform for seniors to join remotely to different activities. From the comfort of their bed, seniors can sign on to Connect Care Hero and join in cooking lessons, jeopardy, or dance classes! Join us as we discover how Osvaldo is changing the world of senior care! _________________________________ TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 - Show Intro 00:42 - Guest: Osvaldo Montelongo 1:41 - How did your journey begin? 3:20- Making decisions for your father at a young age 4:15 - What was the foundation for the company? 5:55 - When did you start your company ? 8:05 - Being a family caregiver while pursuing a career 9:13 - The specific event that made you think Connect Care Hero? 11:28 - The pursuit to create Connect Care Hero 12:35 - Going through tough times while building a company 13:30 - Personal connections in the industry 14:17 - How did the company look in the beginning? 15:55 - When did you start to build a team? 17:10 - The entrepreneur journey 17:48 - Connect Care Hero's target Audience 18:36 - What does the future look like for Connect Care Hero? 19:36 - What is a future Milestone for Connect Care Hero? 20:46 - What's your best skill set? 21:46 - Kris's Personal Goal 22:20 - The Senior Care Space 23:59 - Favorite Mentor Quote 25:06 - Examples from the Quote 26:20 - Finding solutions to meet seniors needs 27:08 - Outro --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/krischana/message

Meet Matt Reiners - co-founder of Eversound, a technology company dedicated to ending social isolation for older adults by giving every resident the gift of hearing. After seeing his Grandmother struggle with hearing, Matt, along with his other co-founders, saw an opportunity to help improve senior living resident's quality of life through better listening experiences. A serial entrepreneur, Matt has helped start two companies in the past eight years and is an up and coming player in the senior living industry. Matt started his entrepreneurial journey with silent discos. Instead of emitting music through speakers, Matt and his business partner used headphones to create a unique musical experience. Soon after his silent disco venture grew, senior care companies were reaching out to use his silent disco headphones in a new way. This is how Matt and his co-founders created Eversound. Since then, the business has exploded. Matt and his partners were able to create a solution for seniors who experienced senior loss. Through Eversound, thousands of seniors are able to connect with their loved ones, and participate in an auditory experience they once were unable to partake in. Matt is a recipient of 2018 Forbes 30 Under 30, 2019 Argentum Senior Living Leader Under 40, and 2018 National Association of Activity Professionals Business Affiliate Award of Excellence. #entrepreneurship #innovation #seniorcare #headphones _________________________________ TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 Intro 1:43 When you were in highschool, what did you want to be when you grew up? What led you into this field? 2:20 How Matt started out 3:40 The inspiration for Eversound 4:30 The need for Eversound presents itself 5:33 Now, is this for them to be able to communicate with each other, or are they able to listen & experience something they once weren't able to do? 8:03 So, are they wearing headphones similar to what you are wearing now? 9:00 How did you come to meet him (Sound Engineer) 9:32 What time frame is all of this in? 9:57 So this was back when you were like working out of a garage, isn't it? 10:16 So at that point in time did you think, "Hey, let's go start a business in senior care."? 11:24 So when you think about today, what is your ultimate goal for Eversound? 12:36 When you think about the #1 reason someone might use Eversound, what would that be? 14:48 What has always interested you the most within your job role? 16:15 How old are you? 16:40 When you think about your favorite book, what comes to mind? 17:24 Does anyone come to mind when you think of a mentor? 18:54 When you think about attracting other people into this space (senior care), what do you think it needs to bring people in? What can WE do to bring people in? 20:45 Closing Remarks 21:29 Outro --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/krischana/message

Meet Serg Lupescu, owner and administrator of Legion Manor Assisted Living in Mesa, AZ. Before devoting his time to his assisted living home, Serg obtained a degree from Southwest Baptist University in nursing, working as a certified nurse assistant in his earlier years. Shortly after, Serg furthered his passion in the healthcare industry and pursued his goal in opening a residential assisted living home. Along his journey, Serg discovered that the industry is far more complex and that success is not easily achieved. Through his time working in the industry he learned the tools needed to guarantee a promising business, in which he passionately wants to share with others. After successfully developing his business, he started his YouTube channel with one goal in mind, to help others achieve their dreams of opening up their own residential assisted living home. Shortly after the launch of his YouTube channel, he noticed that there was a need in this industry and the inquiries started overflowing with questions and the search for answers. So, he started Legion Assisted Living Academy which is designed to help individuals with the same common interest and goal of opening their very own residential assisted living home. As of recently, he started an additional branch off which is Legion Assisted Living Advisors, where he mentors students but also allows them the option to work alongside advisors to obtain their documentation needed to operate their own assisted living business. Serg is also a Co-Founder/Managing Partner of Valley ALF Ventures, LLC, a real estate syndication firm focused on acquiring and leasing residential assisted living facilities. #entrepreneur #seniorcare #assistedliving _________________________________ TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 Intro 1:30 How did you get started in the field of healthcare? 8:09 Was your aunt the reason for your inspiration to go into assisted living? 10:29 So when did you pull the trigger? Did you purchase a house with the intention to do residential living? 13:36 How old were you when you decided to move to Phoenix? 14:26 So did you have any plans set in place before moving? 17:15 The initial move 18:14 The bomb drop 19:23 So when this scam happened, there were no residents living there yet? 19:32 So did you live at the facility or were you managing it from afar? 20:32 So at what point did you transition into the residents that you have today? 21:23 The beginning of Serg's YouTube career 21:34 When you started, was your facility full then? 21:45 How was your facility's structure set up? 22:36 So how do you have your facility set up today? 22:56 Do you still manage from afar? 23:40 So you started your YouTube channel, academy, and advisory. What has that journey looked like? What does your future look like? 25:21 Explanation of Serg's advisory package 25:36 Is your advisory package focused on Arizona? Or is that more nationwide? 26:21 The SECOND bomb drop 31:28 The work-around 32:05 So it the goal then to create the startup for different properties and then lease them to different owners? 33:52 What do you think was the reason behind how you were able to make so many successful connections? Was it YouTube, social media, networking . . .? 34:45 The advantages that being young and putting yourself out there can create 38:51 Is there a favorite book that you have? 39:41 Serg's favorite quote 40:00 Closing remarks --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/krischana/message

Meet Daniel Lawson, a natural born entrepreneur, who started with aspirations of a career in pharmaceutical sales and evolved into a Co-Founder of an innovative new startup called Viking Pure Solutions. Daniel comes from a family of successful entrepreneurs and has always admired the drive, skillfulness, and dedication that it takes to be an entrepreneur. He graduated from Lasalle University and their Integrated Science Business and Technology Program. Afterwards he landed his first job with Pfizer. After 12 years in the field of medical device sales he discovered Hypochlorous Acid - a wound debridement solution made of salt, water, and electricity. Later on, Daniel and his business partners would turn this solution into a patented design that would eliminate the need for toxic and harsh sanitizing products in the healthcare industry. In 2019, he was laid off from his job but was given the opportunity to go all in on his business venture. Today, Daniel is the President of Business Development and Co-Founder of Viking Pure Solutions which is a cleaning innovation company that is committed to removing toxic chemicals from senior living companies. Learn how Daniel Lawson is transforming the future of senior care. #entrepreneur #seniorcare #sanitization _________________________________ TIMESTAMPS 0:00 Intro 1:35 The Back Story 2:19 From University to the Career Field 3:23 With pharmaceutical sales, did you travel a lot? 4:30 The underlying motive 5:10 What inspired you to want to start Viking? 5:41 The Discovery 6:25 The Science 7:57 So, is what you're selling bottled? 8:49 Entrepreneurial Tip - Utilize your network 10:09 Entrepreneurial Tip - Track your metrics 10:51 At what point did you realize you were ready to make this venture your full-time job? 13:08 Were you plugged in enough to take full advantage of the opportunity COVID-19 presented for your company? 15:23 What is your primary role compared to your partners? 18:38 What does the future look like for you? 21:28 Outro --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/krischana/message

Meet James Lee, the Legendary Leader in Senior Living, who started as a caregiver and became the CEO and Co-Founder of an exciting new startup called Bella Groves. After the Great Financial Crisis, James began his journey applying to law school. He took a part time job at a local senior living facility near where he lived. Before starting his law school journey, he decided to commit full time to senior living and worked his way up to being the Executive Director at that community. Later, he joined the corporate world as a sales trainer and as someone who would bridge the gap between the "corporate" teams and the individual communities because James always lead by example. Eventually, he decided to risk it all and venture out on his own by starting his own company. Today, James is the CEO and Co-Founder of Bella Groves which is a unique senior living concept made up of two parts. Bella Groves is one part a dementia and memory care community and another part, "senior living as a service," which is their family caregiver training, education and support platform. Learn how James Lee is transforming the future of senior care. Meet James Lee: https://www.linkedin.com/in/seniorlivingguy/ --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/krischana/message

Meet Dominick Manfredo, CEO of The Community at Sunset Wood in New York. You're going to love his inspirational journey from Secretary to CEO. Dominick began doing traveling car sales after college where he learned a lot about the art of the deal and the sales process. Then the financial crisis hit and new car sales dried up. In 2013, Dominick returned home to an economy with no jobs. He applied to 30 different places each day with no luck. Eventually, he landed a job as a secretary at an employee benefits company. He was determined to be the best at whatever job he was able to get. In this case, he was going "to be the best dang secretary he could be!" Then, he took a position as the Director of Marketing for an Independent Living community and a year later at the beginning of the COVID outbreak he took over as the CEO. Learn how Dominick has overcome many hurdles to be in the position he is in today and how he is making a huge impact on the future of senior care. Meet Dominick Manfredo: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dominick-m-manfredo-24074542 --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/krischana/message

Elli and Mark Baldwin started their careers in IT recruiting but they knew they were missing something and wanted to make a bigger difference in people's lives. Therefore, they decided to hang up their IT recruiting hat, quit their comfy jobs with a comfy salary, and go all-in on Sunways Senior Living Concierge, a full-service senior living placement agency in SWFL. Tune in to learn more about Mark and Elli's entrepreneurial journey into senior care! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/krischana/message

Meet Andrew Sokolowski, the founder of LiveWell Health in Southwest Florida. Andrew has spent nearly a decade within the health and wellness field helping individuals live a happier, healthier life. Andrew has always, and continues to be a student of the field. Andrew received his Bachelor of Science in Exercise Physiology from the University of Bowling Green. Along with various certifications within the health and wellness field, Andrew also holds a Master of Arts in Gerontology from the University of Southern California. With an extensive exercise and aging educational background Andrew intends to combine both fields in order to promote successful aging throughout southwest Florida and beyond. How many 25 year olds do you know who are on a mission to change the lives of seniors? Join Andrew and I today and learn why he is so passionate about helping seniors! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/krischana/message

Melissa Lockhart, a local entrepreneur and the owner of Helping Hands SW FL LLC shares her entrepreneurial journey of starting a home health agency almost ten years ago to assisting her wife Tiffany in building a successful pool service and repair company, Native Sun Pools. Today she embarks on a new journey as she campaigns for the Punta Gorda City Council, District 5. As a long-time resident and local small business owner, Melissa is passionate about preserving the beautiful community she calls home while advancing progress in a healthy and sustainable way. Visit Melissa Lockhart for City Council, District 5 to support her campaign! Join us today, to learn more about Melissa's journey and the positive impact she wants to leave on our community. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/krischana/message

I am super excited to welcome Danny Nix Jr. with The Nix Team, Nix & Associates Real Estate, Realtors in Southwest Florida on today's CAREpreneur Show! Join us has we talk about entrepreneurship, the importance of leadership and community. Danny and his wonderful wife, Carla Nix, are a pillar in the community and have done so much for Charlotte County. I have a feeling they are just getting started and we are grateful to them for all they do! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/krischana/message

Meet Sarah Desrosiers, PA-Realtor and her husband Ryan Desrosiers who are a staple in Charlotte County. In this episode of The CAREpreneur Show, Sarah shares her journey from being a legal secretary in a law office to making the big leap as a Realtor in 2015. Sarah's motto is to “Believe in yourself and just do it!” She also reveals the story behind her celebrity status on the HGTV hit show, "My Lottery Dream Home!" Lastly, we covered the amazing work, Valerie's House is doing for children grieving the loss of a loved one. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/krischana/message

I had the pleasure of spending some time with great friends from Colorado, Katherine Wells and her husband Rob. Together they are the founders of a company called Serenity Engage! This amazing platform enhances and improves communication between senior care providers and the families of those they serve. Recently they raised a $1.25 million Series Seed round to grow and expand their services. I'm beyond proud and extremely excited to see what the future has in store for them. They are truly changing lives by improving communication between senior care providers and families! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/krischana/message

Welcome to The CAREpreneur Show! Today's special guest is Virginia Byrd the owner of Freebyrd Credit Repair and Operations Manager at Harbor Nissan. Today they will cover Virginia's journey as an entrepreneur. Enjoy the show! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/krischana/message

Can you imagine living in and growing up in an assisted living community? I have so much respect for those entrepreneurs who truly bootstrap their way up. In this video I had the pleasure of interviewing Pascal Bergeron, the CEO of ALF Boss, Board Member of the Florida Assisted Living Association (FALA) and chairman of a 114 bed assisted living community in South Florida. In addition to these roles, Pascal runs and manages and extremely active Facebook Group called “FL ALF Boss Administrators/Staff Group” with almost 3,000 members to date. Pascal is extremely passionate about assisted living and helps thousands of others along their senior living journey. Join us for an incredible episode of the CAREpreneur Show! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/krischana/message

Welcome to The CAREpreneur Show. Today's special guest is Matthew James from James Family Insurance. Today the guys will be getting acquainted with Matt and his history in charlotte county. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/krischana/message

Welcome to The CAREpreneur show! Today we have Catherine Csaky, M.S., C.D.P. from Senior Care Coordination & Advocacy. Today they will be talking about all of the great things that she does for our greatest generation. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/krischana/message

Meet Brittany Jennings! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/krischana/message

Welcome to the CAREpreneur Show! Today we have a special show for you, we have the team from The Abigail Adult day care in Mississippi They have come into town to catch up with Kris and tell us how things have been going for them lately along with making a very special announcement! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/krischana/message

Happy Monday everyone! Welcome to The CAREpreneur Show! Today's guest is Jeffrey Tamas with Ideal Retirement Solutions and today the gentlemen will be talking about retirement planning and what you might need to consider when preparing your retirement plan. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/krischana/message

Lauren Sutherland with Fawcett Memorial Hospital helps us better understand strokes, sepsis and what to look for. Sponsored By: Chelsea Place Senior Care - Senior Day Care, Home Care & Assisted Living (941) 676-3411 | chelseaplacecare.com | Contact: Kris Chana & Amie Conti Discount Med Direct (941) 421-7155 | Contact: Suzanne VanDrus For more information, visit seniorsource.com, call (941) 677-7233 or email info@seniorsource.com. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/seniorsource/message

Todd brings over 13 years of experience in originating Home Equity Conversion Mortgages (HECMs) to Access Reverse Mortgage Corp. Todd has achieved the Certified Reverse Mortgage Professional designation, an accomplishment certifying his expertise and commitment to ethical service to his customers. He was born in Ohio, grew up in Pennsylvania, and lived in New Jersey before moving to Florida in 1999. Todd and his wife Corinne currently live in Port Charlotte, FL and have 3 children. He enjoys barbecuing, kayaking, fishing, bicycling, and working out at the gym. Todd has a passion for exceptional customer service and providing clients with the honest, transparent advice, along with the education they need when making important decisions about their home and finances. Sponsored By: Chelsea Place Senior Care - Senior Day Care, Home Care & Assisted Living (941) 676-3411 | chelseaplacecare.com | Contact: Kris Chana & Amie Conti Discount Med Direct (941) 421-7155 | Contact: Suzanne VanDrus For more information, visit seniorsource.com, call (941) 677-7233 or email info@seniorsource.com. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/seniorsource/message

David Obermier from Charlotte Memorial Funeral Home, Cemetery and Crematory educates us on the benefits of pre planning funeral arrangements and how important it is to talk about these services in advance. We also discuss four different types of cremation options that are available. Sponsored By: Chelsea Place Senior Care - Senior Day Care, Home Care & Assisted Living (941) 676-3411 | chelseaplacecare.com | Contact: Kris Chana & Amie Conti Discount Med Direct (941) 421-7155 | Contact: Suzanne VanDrus For more information, visit seniorsource.com, call (941) 677-7233 or email info@seniorsource.com. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/seniorsource/message

What is Skilled Nursing & Rehab? Does Medicare pay for it? Medicaid pay for it? How does it work and who is the ideal candidate for skilled nursing? Jesse Cantwell from Life Care Center of Punta Gorda is an expert in her field and helps us understand how skilled nursing and rehabilitation can benefit you and your loved one. Sponsored By: Chelsea Place Senior Care - Senior Day Care, Home Care & Assisted Living (941) 676-3411 | chelseaplacecare.com | Contact: Kris Chana & Amie Conti Discount Med Direct (941) 421-7155 | Contact: Suzanne VanDrus For more information, visit seniorsource.com, call (941) 677-7233 or email info@seniorsource.com. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/seniorsource/message

Why should someone hire a professional guardian to help them oversee their finances or care as they age? Robin Vazquez, a professional guardian with Estate & Guardianship Management Services gives us all the answers! To learn more, visit https://seniorsource.com Sponsored By: Sponsored By: Chelsea Place Senior Care - Senior Day Care, Home Care & Assisted Living (941) 676-3411 | chelseaplacecare.com | Contact: Kris Chana & Amie Conti Discount Med Direct (941) 421-7155 | Contact: Suzanne VanDrus For more information, visit seniorsource.com, call (941) 677-7233 or email info@seniorsource.com. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/seniorsource/message

Did you know VA benefits can cover hearing aids, assisted living, in-home care and much more? Ivey Winkler from Charlotte County Veteran Services fills us in! To learn more, visit https://seniorsource.com Sponsored By: Chelsea Place Senior Care - Senior Day Care, Home Care & Assisted Living (941) 676-3411 | chelseaplacecare.com | Contact: Kris Chana & Amie Conti Discount Med Direct (941) 421-7155 | Contact: Suzanne VanDrus For more information, visit seniorsource.com, call (941) 677-7233 or email info@seniorsource.com. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/seniorsource/message

Welcome to the Senior Source, the #1 educational show on senior resources. We cover everything from Alzheimer’s disease, organizing legal affairs, making a financial plan, medicare vs. medicaid, discount medications, care at home, senior housing and much more. Sponsored By: Chelsea Place Senior Care - Senior Day Care, Home Care & Assisted Living (941) 676-3411 | chelseaplacecare.com | Contact: Kris Chana & Amie Conti Discount Med Direct (941) 421-7155 | Contact: Suzanne VanDrus For more information, visit seniorsource.com, call (941) 677-7233 or email info@seniorsource.com. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/seniorsource/message