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Ohio's State Board of Education plays a critical role in the professional live of public school educators, and retired educator Rhonda Johnson says she is just the person to do the work of the Board, representing District 7. In this episode of Public Education Matters, Johnson tells us more about the journey that led her to this campaign, from learning in segregated schools as a child to leading the Columbus Education Association as its president to her ongoing mission to bring more young people of all backgrounds into the education profession.MAKE A PLAN TO VOTE | Election Day is November 5, 2024. Now is the time to make your plan to vote, whether early in-person at your county board of elections location beginning October 7th, absentee by mail, or in-person on Election Day at your local polling location. Check your voter registration and find your local polling place at VoteOhio.govSUBSCRIBE | Click here to subscribe to Public Education Matters on Apple Podcasts or click here to listen on Spotify so you don't miss a thing. You can also find Public Education Matters on many other platforms, including YouTube. Click here for links for other platforms so you can listen anywhere. And don't forget you can listen to all of the previous episodes anytime on your favorite podcast platform, or by clicking here.SHARE YOUR FEEDBACK | OEA members have been weighing in on the Public Education Matters podcast and on podcasts in general to help shape the future of OEA's podcast. More feedback is always welcome! Please email educationmatters@ohea.org or complete the podcast survey here.Featured Public Education Matters guest: Rhonda Johnson, Running for Ohio State Board of Education, District 7Rhonda Johnson is a retired teacher and OEA-R member who has worked tirelessly in the education community for more than 40 years. From 2014--2019, she served as the Education Director for the City of Columbus and ex-officio member of the Columbus Board of Education.  During Rhonda's tenure as a teacher in Columbus City Schools, her love and passion for education led her to be a committed advocate for teachers through numerous leadership positions with the Columbus Education Association (CEA). Among them were Vice President and President, serving members in those offices for two decades.During her presidency, Johnson was a successful and active voice for Columbus teachers and students, both locally and nationally. During her leadership, CEA achieved a number of major educational reform projects, and the union remained in a competitive negotiating position. Johnson represented CEA and the City on numerous boards, councils and panels. She been recognized repeatedly for her work. A native of Tuscumbia, Alabama, Rhonda received a Bachelor's degree at Alabama A&M University and a Master's Degree from The Ohio State University in Business Education. Connect with OEA:Email educationmatters@ohea.org with your feedback or ideas for future Public Education Matters topicsLike OEA on FacebookFollow OEA on TwitterFollow OEA on InstagramGet the latest news and statements from OEA hereLearn more about where OEA stands on the issues Keep up to date on the legislation affecting Ohio public schools and educators with OEA's Legislative WatchAbout us:The Ohio Education Association represents nearly 120,000 teachers, faculty members and support professionals who work in Ohio's schools, colleges, and universities to help improve public education and the lives of Ohio's children. OEA members provide professional services to benefit students, schools, and the public in virtually every position needed to run Ohio's schools.Public Education Matters host Katie Olmsted serves as Media Relations Consultant for the Ohio Education Association. She joined OEA in May 2020, after a ten-year career as an Emmy Award winning television reporter, anchor, and producer. Katie comes from a family of educators and is passionate about telling educators' stories and advocating for Ohio's students. She lives in Central Ohio with her husband and two young children. This episode was recorded on August 20, 2024.

From the shifting dynamics of brokerage models to the critical importance of financial literacy for homebuyers, Nathan White gives a candid look at the challenges and opportunities within the real estate industry. He also shares a surprising tale of financing an Uber Eats order during the home-buying process. With insights into maintaining authenticity, building strong client connections, and navigating the complexities of real estate, this episode is a must-listen for anyone involved in real estate!     Key takeaways to listen for The impact of evolving brokerage models on agents and consumers What is the role of financial literacy in the home-buying process? How to embrace authenticity to build stronger client relationships The balance between professional appearance and personal expression Real-life stories highlighting the unique challenges in real estate     Resources mentioned in this episode Financial Peace University - Ramsey National Association of REALTORS® NextHome Uber Eats Jimmy Buffett - A Pirate Looks At Forty (Audio) Outliers by Malcolm Gladwell | Paperback     About Nathan White Nathan is a dedicated real estate professional in Central Ohio, known for his award-winning guidance and active involvement in the Ohio Association of REALTORS® and the Columbus Board of REALTORS®. In 2019, he founded “The Collective at NextHome Experience” to innovate and modernize the real estate experience.    His real estate philosophy centers on passion, new beginnings, and opportunity. He believes real estate should be fun, exciting, challenging, and rewarding, and aims to make the process enjoyable for his clients.     Connect with Nathan Website: Cool People Cool House | The Collective Email: nathanrwhite@gmail.com Phone Number: (614) 499-2041      Connect with Leigh Please subscribe to this podcast on iTunes or the Podcasts App on your phone, and never miss a beat from Leigh by visiting https://leighbrown.com. DM Leigh Brown on Instagram @ LeighThomasBrown.   Subscribe to Leigh's other podcast Real Estate From The Rooftops     Sponsors "You Ask. Leigh Answers." Your Affordable Coaching Program Hey there, real estate pros! Are you ready for some more Leigh Brown wisdom in your life? Then don't miss out on my brand-new program, "You Ask. Leigh Answers." It's your exclusive gateway to the insights and advice you need to supercharge your real estate business. With "You Ask. Leigh Answers." you get Direct Access to Leigh Brown, directly!, Expert Coaching, Community Connection, and Extensive Resources. Whether listening to this on the go or watching at home, sign up today at Answers.RealEstate and take your business to the next level. Trust me, you'll be glad you did!  

In the second episode of this season's Columbus Can't Wait, we chat with Jennifer Adair, Columbus Board of Education president, about her experience growing up in Columbus, how she got involved in the school district and school board, the challenges on the school board—including last fall's teacher strike—what she would like to see changed in city education, the state's involvement in public education, and more. Hosted by Tareya & EhKees. Recorded and shot at Statehouse Studio. Executive Producers: Tareya Palmer, Malcolm White and Taijuan Nichole Moorman. #ColumbusCantWait #TheCCWShow #CCWSeason5 --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/columbus-cant-wait/message

Introduction CJ Churchill is a real estate agent in Columbus, Ohio. CJ has become a successful agent in a short period of time earning recognition from the Columbus Board of Realtors & Top Producer Magazine. He has 2 children and is married to his best friend Shaunte Churchill. Get In Touch With Our Guest Today If you'd like to get in touch with our guest today, click on the link below and I will send you a warm introduction: Get In Touch With Our Podcast Guest Today Podcast Sponsors MyFico: 90% of top lenders use FICO® Scores—do you know yours? Check your FICO Score at MyFico.com The Smart Home Buyer Calculator: Use our 4-in-1 super-smart calculator to make sure you know your numbers before buying your first home. Get it now at The Smart Home Buyer Calculator Listen To A Podcast Guest In Your Area If you'd like to find podcast guests for your specific location or profession just click on the link below to search for them: Podcast Guest Search Find A Great Real Estate Agent Near You  If you'd like to find a great real estate agent near you, just go to this link: Real Estate Agent Near Me Awesome Resources For First-Time Home Buyers If you'd like to access other great resources for first-time home buyers just click on this link: First-Time Home Buyer Resources Let's Talk I'd love to talk to podcast listeners and get to know you all better! I can also help you answer any questions you have about buying your first home! So if you'd like to talk about that let's jump a quick call! Just schedule a time that works for you here: Schedule A Call With Laura Moreno Feedback I love receiving feedback so please, if you'd like to tell me how you'd improve the podcast, send me an email or schedule a call with me for that works for you here: Schedule A Call With Laura Moreno Share The Love If you know someone looking to buy their first home and you think this information would help them,  just share it with them. They will really appreciate it. Subscribe To The Podcast Apple | Google | Spotify | Stitcher | iHeart Connect On Social Media YouTube | Instagram | Facebook | Twitter | LinkedIn

In today's takeaway, I talk about the role of the Columbus Board of Realtors. The new CEO is coming on to our club on Clubhouse today at 2 pm to answer questions. Especially the board's responsibility to us agents. Know more by watching my video Know more by watching my video Want to learn more about the clubhouse or learn about how Jon can help you grow your business? Schedule a call with Jon @ callwithjon.com https://www.clubhouse.com/club/central-ohio-real-estate?utm_source=clubhouse&utm_medium=share_club&utm_campaign=BGsCjdVbwMmDO4C2J_7_Og-27864 Leave a comment below. I would love to hear your comments! Also Please do Subscribeits free and click the notification bell for more updates.

On this weeks episode of Radio Real Estate, Len and Dave are LIVE in studio again and taking your calls. They are joined by Sue Van Woerkum from the Columbus Board of Realtors. Later, they discuss VA Financing and mortgage loans.

A Jewish Conversation with Rabbi Cary Kozberg (Re-Release) - Episode 375This week's episode of Voices In My Head was recorded live at temple Sholom in Springfield Ohio in 2017. Rabbi Cary Kozberg was gracious enough to sit down for a bit to discuss the things that we share in common as people of faith. It is our belief that in Judaism and Christianity there is a whole lot more that we share in common than what divides us. This is the first of what we hope will be many inter-faith dialogues between the Voices In My Head Podcast and of people of other faith. There is so much in this world that we can learn from each other, no matter how young or how old we are.Bio for Cary KozbergRabbi Cary Kozberg is currently serving as Rabbi of Temple Sholom in Springfield Ohio—the position he first held after his rabbinical ordination in 1977.Rabbi Kozberg served as Director of Religious Life at Wexner Heritage Village, a senior residential care facility in Columbus, Ohio, from 1989 to 2015. A magna cum laude graduate of the University of Texas (Phi Beta Kappa), Rabbi Kozberg received his Masters of Hebrew Letters and Rabbinic Ordination from the Hebrew Union College-Jewish Institute of Religion in Cincinnati.  He served as Rabbi of Temple Sholom from 1977 to 1980, and then as of Beth Israel Congregation in Roanoke, VA from 1980 to 1982. From 1982 to 1987, Rabbi Kozberg was the Hillel Director at the University of Texas in Austin, and then spent two years as a kibbutznik in Israel at Neve Ilan. As Director of Religious Life for Wexner Heritage Village from 1989 to 2015, he developed and broadened religious and spiritual programming for both Jewish and non-Jewish residents, their families and staff, and worked to integrate spiritual values into WHV's program of providing holistic care to older adults.   He is a Board Certified Chaplain, and an active member of the National Association of Jewish chaplains, having received that organization's “Chaplain of the Year” Award in 2012. Rabbi Kozberg is a Past Chair of the Forum on Religion Spirituality and Aging, a constituent group of the American Society on Aging, and a past editor of FORSA's quarterly newsletter. A published author and poet, he has presented workshops and seminars around the country, and is a nationally recognized resource on the spiritual, emotional, and psychological challenges that face older adults and their families.  His many publications include Honoring Broken Tablets: A Jewish Approach to Dementia (Jewish Lights Publishing), “The Whole World is Full of God's Glory” in Broken Fragments: Jewish Experiences of Alzheimer's Disease through Diagnosis, Adaptation, and Moving On, edited by Rabbi Douglas Kohn (URJ Press), and Flourishing In The Later Years: Jewish Pastoral Perspectives on Senior Residential Care, co-edited with Rabbi James Michaels (Mazo Publishing).  He has been an Instructor in the Florence Melton Adult Mini-School for Jewish Education in Columbus, and is a Past President of the Columbus Board of Rabbis.   As part of his commitment to healthy and sacred living, Rabbi Kozberg is committed to physical fitness and teaches personal self-defense techniques to children, teens and adults.----more----Looking for some more music during your time at home?Stream Rick's Music on any music streaming service: https://rickleejames.hearnow.com/thunderAlso Find Rick Lee James Music on Bandcamp: www.RickLeeJames.Bandcamp.comor on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3abA3po  ----more----  Become A Patron of this Podcast at the Rick Lee James PATREON PAGE: https://www.patreon.com/RickLeeJames ----more----As Always...Thank You For Listening To Voices In My Head  About Your Host: Rick Lee JamesWeb Site www.rickleejames.com,Twitter Facebook.Voices In My Head Podcast www.voicesinmyheadpodcast.com,Mister Rogers Quotes on Twitter at @MisterRogersSay.“Welcome To The Neighborhood: A Mister Rogers Tribute Podcast”: HERE.Rick Lee James Radio Special: https://westarchristianmedia.com/rick-lee-james-30-minute-radio-special Get Rick Lee James Latest Album: https://fanlink.to/RLJThunderIn partnership with CRW Radio Promotions, singer, songwriter and worship leader Rick Lee James debuts a brand new radio special. The “Thunder Radio Special” can be heard exclusively on James' official YouTube channel or his website. It was also recently added to Spotify and Apple Music. Radio stations interested in airing the “Thunder Radio Special” can contact Kathryn Ambrose at CRW Radio Promotions at kathryn@westarmediagroup.com.----more----For Rick Lee James Booking Inquiries: By Email: Rick@RickLeeJames.com This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit rickleejames.substack.com/subscribe

A Jewish Conversation with Rabbi Cary Kozberg (Re-Release) - Episode 375 This week's episode of Voices In My Head was recorded live at temple Sholom in Springfield Ohio in 2017. Rabbi Cary Kozberg was gracious enough to sit down for a bit to discuss the things that we share in common as people of faith. It is our belief that in Judaism and Christianity there is a whole lot more that we share in common than what divides us. This is the first of what we hope will be many inter-faith dialogues between the Voices In My Head Podcast and of people of other faith. There is so much in this world that we can learn from each other, no matter how young or how old we are. Bio for Cary Kozberg Rabbi Cary Kozberg is currently serving as Rabbi of Temple Sholom in Springfield Ohio—the position he first held after his rabbinical ordination in 1977. Rabbi Kozberg served as Director of Religious Life at Wexner Heritage Village, a senior residential care facility in Columbus, Ohio, from 1989 to 2015.   A magna cum laude graduate of the University of Texas (Phi Beta Kappa), Rabbi Kozberg received his Masters of Hebrew Letters and Rabbinic Ordination from the Hebrew Union College-Jewish Institute of Religion in Cincinnati.  He served as Rabbi of Temple Sholom from 1977 to 1980, and then as of Beth Israel Congregation in Roanoke, VA from 1980 to 1982.   From 1982 to 1987, Rabbi Kozberg was the Hillel Director at the University of Texas in Austin, and then spent two years as a kibbutznik in Israel at Neve Ilan.   As Director of Religious Life for Wexner Heritage Village from 1989 to 2015, he developed and broadened religious and spiritual programming for both Jewish and non-Jewish residents, their families and staff, and worked to integrate spiritual values into WHV’s program of providing holistic care to older adults.     He is a Board Certified Chaplain, and an active member of the National Association of Jewish chaplains, having received that organization’s “Chaplain of the Year” Award in 2012.   Rabbi Kozberg is a Past Chair of the Forum on Religion Spirituality and Aging, a constituent group of the American Society on Aging, and a past editor of FORSA’s quarterly newsletter. A published author and poet, he has presented workshops and seminars around the country, and is a nationally recognized resource on the spiritual, emotional, and psychological challenges that face older adults and their families.  His many publications include Honoring Broken Tablets: A Jewish Approach to Dementia (Jewish Lights Publishing), “The Whole World is Full of God’s Glory” in Broken Fragments: Jewish Experiences of Alzheimer’s Disease through Diagnosis, Adaptation, and Moving On, edited by Rabbi Douglas Kohn (URJ Press), and Flourishing In The Later Years: Jewish Pastoral Perspectives on Senior Residential Care, co-edited with Rabbi James Michaels (Mazo Publishing).  He has been an Instructor in the Florence Melton Adult Mini-School for Jewish Education in Columbus, and is a Past President of the Columbus Board of Rabbis.   As part of his commitment to healthy and sacred living, Rabbi Kozberg is committed to physical fitness and teaches personal self-defense techniques to children, teens and adults. ----more---- Looking for some more music during your time at home? Stream Rick's Music on any music streaming service: https://rickleejames.hearnow.com/thunder Also Find Rick Lee James Music on Bandcamp: www.RickLeeJames.Bandcamp.com or on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3abA3po    ----more----   Become A Patron of this Podcast at the Rick Lee James PATREON PAGE: https://www.patreon.com/RickLeeJames   ----more---- As Always...Thank You For Listening To Voices In My Head    About Your Host: Rick Lee James Web Site www.rickleejames.com, Twitter  Facebook. Voices In My Head Podcast www.voicesinmyheadpodcast.com, Mister Rogers Quotes on Twitter at @MisterRogersSay. “Welcome To The Neighborhood: A Mister Rogers Tribute Podcast”: HERE. Rick Lee James Radio Special: https://westarchristianmedia.com/rick-lee-james-30-minute-radio-special  Get Rick Lee James Latest Album: https://fanlink.to/RLJThunder In partnership with CRW Radio Promotions, singer, songwriter and worship leader Rick Lee James debuts a brand new radio special. The “Thunder Radio Special” can be heard exclusively on James’ official YouTube channel or his website. It was also recently added to Spotify and Apple Music. Radio stations interested in airing the “Thunder Radio Special” can contact Kathryn Ambrose at CRW Radio Promotions at kathryn@westarmediagroup.com. ----more---- For Rick Lee James Booking Inquiries:  By Email: Rick@RickLeeJames.com

March is Women's History Month, and I wanted to take a moment to briefly shine a spotlight on a few inspiring women in real estate (I say "briefly" because there's an entire podcast -- not just one or two episodes -- just waiting to be made on this topic). Join me as I highlight some of the interesting facts about women in real estate, from both a historical and modern perspective, as well as welcome some inspiring guests.In this episode, join me for a fun brunch with three past female Presidents of the Georgia REALTORS® -- 2001 President Barbara Kennon, 2005 President Jan Baker, and 2013 President Robin Lance. Not only are they three of the 12 female Past Presidents of the Georgia REALTORS®, they are shining examples of leadership and they are fast friends -- the real kind, true "besties" who lift each other up, sing each other's praises...and are constantly on the lookout for future female leaders to continue their legacies.Honoring HARRIET KONTER: The ladies wanted to be sure that we honored their dear friend, Harriet Konter, first female President of the Georgia REALTORS®, whom we lost in fall or 2019. In her honor, here is a little more about this inspiring woman. Harriet Konter blazed the trail for women serving in GAR leadership roles as the first female president of GAR in 1987. Her REALTOR® association involvement stretches over many decades and includes leadership roles with the Savannah Board of REALTORS® (SABOR), GAR, NAR, and the Women’s Council of REALTORS®. Harriet’s accolades include REALTOR® of the Year for both SABOR and GAR, the Omega Tau Rho Medal from NAR, and NAR’s RPAC Hall of Fame. Along with her late husband, Larry, Harriet founded Konter Realty in Savannah, which she still operates today. Harriet and Larry Konter were the second couple in the U.S. to serve as Presidents of a state association of REALTORS®. SABOR created the Konter Award in honor of the couple, which inducts REALTORS® into the SABOR Hall of Fame.For the bios of these three inspiring women, please see below.BARBARA KENNON: Barbara Kennon served as GAR President in 2001, and was tasked with presiding over the GAR Annual Convention that year, which began on September 11. On that infamous day and in the days that followed, Barbara brought her strength of commitment for the REALTOR® family and wrapped each of the attendees up in the warmth of family protection. She was truly the right person at the right moment to lead this organization and its members out of the darkness of the day and into the future. Barbara has served the Columbus Board of REALTORS® as a Director and has chaired multiple committees, including RPAC, Programs, Membership, Public Relations, and Strategic Planning. She served as the Columbus Board’s President in 1983. In addition to serving as 2001 GAR President, Barbara has served as an RPAC Trustee, GRI Dean and Governor, and two terms as Regional Director. She was an alternate Federal Political Coordinator (FPC) for U.S. Senator Johnny Isakson from 2008 through 2012, and is the current FPC for Senator Isakson. Barbara was named GAR REALTOR® of the Year in 1984, and was inducted in the GARPAC Top Investor Hall of Fame in 2011. At the national level, Barbara has served as NAR Region 5 Vice President, chaired the Meeting and Planning Committee, and has also served on the Executive and Issues Mobilization Committees. Barbara has been a member of NAR’s President’s Circle since 2005, and was inducted into the RPAC Hall of Fame in 2010.JAN BAKER: Jan Baker currently serves as Regional Vice President for Berkshire Hathaway Homes Services and holds the GRI, ABR, and ABRM designations. Jan is a lifetime member of the Million Dollar Club. She served as President of the Cherokee Association in 1987, the Northeast Atlanta Metro Association of REALTORS® (NAMAR) in 1997, and for Georgia REALTORS® in 2005. She is a past Georgia Chapter WCR President, and a past Chair of the National WCR Awards Committee, as well as a past National WCR Governor. At the national level, Jan has served as an RPAC Trustee, an NAR Director, and on both the Membership Policy and Board Jurisdiction Committee and the Public Policy Coordinating Committee. Jan also served on a state task force that was charged with drafting of the Georgia Brokerage Relationships in Real Estate Act (BRRETA).She is a member of the NAR President’s Circle and was inducted into the GARPAC Top Investors Hall of Fame at the Gold Level in 2012. She is also a member of NAR’s RPAC Hall of Fame.Jan’s accolades include REALTOR® of the Year five times at the local level and 2003 GAR REALTOR® of the Year. She received the Dick McCrudden Award in 1999, and the GAR President’s Award in 2000.ROBIN LANCE: Robin Lance is an Associate Broker and Co-Owner of Prudential Coastal Georgia Properties in Richmond Hill, Ga. She graduated from high school in Turkey, where her father was stationed while serving in the United States Air Force. Upon returning to the states, Robin attended college at Armstrong State College in Savannah. Upon obtaining her real estate license in 1977, she began to pursue real estate full time and hasn’t looked back since.Robin earned her broker’s license in 1980, and immediately became active in her local board, the Savannah Board of REALTORS® (SABOR). Her early involvement includes stints as the President of the SABOR Young Council of REALTORS® in 1980 and President of the Savannah Chapter of the Women’s Council of REALTORS® in 1983. Robin served as President of SABOR in 1997. She has also been very active with the Georgia REALTORS®, serving as Region 9 Director, and has served on committees for the National Association of REALTORS® in recent years.Robin has been awarded numerous accolades throughout her career. She was chosen Outstanding Woman of the Year by the Women’s Council of REALTORS®, received the SABOR REALTOR® Citizenship Award, SABOR REALTOR® of the Year, the President’s Award, and the Charles F. Fulton Award. Robin and was one of the first inductees into SABOR’s Konter Hall of Fame in 2009, and she was honored to be a nominee for REALTOR® of the Year for the Georgia REALTORS® in 2004 and 2005.Robin’s main focus in the business is that of listing and selling. She has also been involved in property management and overseeing the management of her company along with her parents, Bob and Roberta Bennett. Robin holds the GRI designation as well as the Certified Distressed Property and HAFA certifications.Robin resides in Savannah with her husband, Billy, and with Isabel, a two-pound Yorkshire Terrier. They have one daughter, Cassady and a wonderful son-in-law, Daniel who also reside in Savannah. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In the final part of our interview with Columbus Board of Education member James Ragland, we debate whether tax abatements encourage gentrification and harm those families with kids in the Columbus City Schools. Ragland also shares his opinion on whether teachers should be armed, and he drops hints about future political plans.     Part 1: School board member looks to hold teachers accountable

In part 1 of a two-part series, James Ragland updates The Other Side guys on his priorities since joining the Columbus Board of Education a year ago. Ragland says the district has a problem with excessive teacher absences, and he’s unhappy that the district often hires contractors from the suburbs instead of companies based in Columbus. >> Part 2: School board member defends use of tax abatements

The nation needs YOU to get involved! Gavin Blair, AE/CEO of the State Realtor Association of Iowa, discusses the passing of first-time homebuyer legislation, the challenges of association life, and the dire need for top producers and working realtors to have a voice and make an impact. Tune in to learn how Iowa is leading the nation and making home buying a reality for first-time buyers, and get inspired to be a voice in your own community. Please subscribe to this podcast in iTunes or in the Podcasts App on your phone. Never miss a beat from Leigh by visiting The Leigh Brown Experience. Time Stamped Show Notes: 00:40 – Gavin is a AE/CEO of a State Realtor Association in Iowa; goal is to deal with legislature in Iowa, deal with back-office needs, protect rights, and defend its 7,200 members 01:40 – State forms, education for members across the state: founded on code of ethics and constantly focused on that 02:02 – What it means to run the association 02:10 – Advocacy: his background is in politics; he was a lobbyist for the Columbus Board of Realtors 02:52 – Goal is to make sure consumer gets best deal in home ownership 03:20 – Spearheaded something for homebuyers statewide 03:43 – “Brain drain issue:” 70% of students leave after they graduate 03:58 – 5 years they started working on first-time homebuyer legislation and it passed last year 04:05 – Individuals can set aside an account where people can donate and write off donation up to $30,000 for first-time home buying fees 04:45 – Iowa was one of the first states to come up with and implement the idea and he hopes it'll be nationwide to break the barrier to home ownership 05:23 – Realtors in the organization are aware of this movement, but most realtors aren't involved or aware of the smaller day-to-day legislations 06:35 – Have provided a way for families to help each other and incentivize saving, despite a decrease in revenue to the state 07:00 – Factoring the home purchase process's impact to the economy, it provides an influx of cash greater to what the state is losing and is a win-win 07:58 – So many people get paid in the process of a home sale 08:20 – For every house bought in Iowa, about $55,000 is dumped back into the economy (contractors, stores, people, etc.) 08:50 – Homeowners are invested in their community long-term; they give back 09:24 – We get lost in money turnaround over the long-term benefit of home ownership 09:44 – As small businesses grow and they buy buildings, business owners care more about their properties as well vs. large corporations 10:20 – Mega farms buy up small family farms and water contamination has become an issue because they don't care as much about the community 11:42 – Realtors apart of family farms and rural sales are involved in community upkeep and protection 12:07 – Realtors are both rural and urban – must bridge the gap 12:52 – IAR looks out for both types of communities; 2,500 are urban, the other 5,000 are rural 13:30 – What do you wish you could un-see? 13:42 – Some people are involved in association but aren't in the everyday business; the best members are in the field everyday 14:03 – The “trade association junkies” aren't tied so closely to the business so sometimes don't watch out for the day-to-day agent or consumer 14:11 – Can be time consuming for leadership 14:30 – How do you get top producers to get involved and show up? 14:32 – It comes down to, “How do you help me?” and “What's in it for me?” 14:45 – Its good for your pocketbook, your referral network, your business, and it's a way to give back 15:15 – Legislature affects you every day; get involved at the local level 15:36 – Hard part is keeping members involved once they are there at state and local level 15:54 – Members that don't do a lot of business can dominate a meeting and scare away top-producers and everyday business-doers 16:13 – Top producers are needed in association life because you are touching the most consumers and can be heard 16:33 – You can't complain if you aren't engaged 16:50 – We are only as good as the members involved at the association level 17:08 – It is a member driven and focused organization; they care but need your involvement 18:19 – If you are participating in conversations regarding legislature, get into an association to make an impact 18:29 – Reach Gavin through social media: Twitter, (search Gavin Blair), or email: gavin@iowarealtors.com 3 Key Points Advocacy is intended to make sure the consumer gets the best deal. Get involved – top producers who touch the most consumers need to be heard. Joining an association directly benefits you, your pocketbook, and your network. Credits Audio Production by Chris Mottram Show Notes provided by Melissa Valder

It's our 200th episode and we wanted to do something special. This week's episode of Voices In My Head was recorded live at temple Sholom in Springfield Ohio. Rabbi Cary Kozberg was gracious enough to sit down for a bit to discuss the things that we share in common as people of faith. It is our belief that in Judaism and Christianity there is a whole lot more that we share in common than what divides us. This is the first of what we hope will be many inter-faith dialogues between the Voices In My Head Podcast and of people of other faith. There is so much in this world that we can learn from each other, no matter how young or how old we are.Bio for Cary KozbergRabbi Cary Kozberg is currently serving as Rabbi of Temple Sholom in Springfield Ohio—the position he first held after his rabbinical ordination in 1977.Rabbi Kozberg served as Director of Religious Life at Wexner Heritage Village, a senior residential care facility in Columbus, Ohio, from 1989 to 2015.  A magna cum laude graduate of the University of Texas (Phi Beta Kappa), Rabbi Kozberg received his Masters of Hebrew Letters and Rabbinic Ordination from the Hebrew Union College-Jewish Institute of Religion in Cincinnati.  He served as Rabbi of Temple Sholom from 1977 to 1980, and then as of Beth Israel Congregation in Roanoke, VA from 1980 to 1982. From 1982 to 1987, Rabbi Kozberg was the Hillel Director at the University of Texas in Austin, and then spent two years as a kibbutznik in Israel at Neve Ilan.  As Director of Religious Life for Wexner Heritage Village from 1989 to 2015, he developed and broadened religious and spiritual programming for both Jewish and non-Jewish residents, their families and staff, and worked to integrate spiritual values into WHV's program of providing holistic care to older adults.   He is a Board Certified Chaplain, and an active member of the National Association of Jewish chaplains, having received that organization's “Chaplain of the Year” Award in 2012. Rabbi Kozberg is a Past Chair of the Forum on Religion Spirituality and Aging, a constituent group of the American Society on Aging, and a past editor of FORSA's quarterly newsletter. A published author and poet, he has presented workshops and seminars around the country, and is a nationally recognized resource on the spiritual, emotional, and psychological challenges that face older adults and their families.  His many publications include Honoring Broken Tablets: A Jewish Approach to Dementia (Jewish Lights Publishing), “The Whole World is Full of God's Glory” in Broken Fragments: Jewish Experiences of Alzheimer's Disease through Diagnosis, Adaptation, and Moving On, edited by Rabbi Douglas Kohn (URJ Press), and Flourishing In The Later Years: Jewish Pastoral Perspectives on Senior Residential Care, co-edited with Rabbi James Michaels (Mazo Publishing).  He has been an Instructor in the Florence Melton Adult Mini-School for Jewish Education in Columbus, and is a Past President of the Columbus Board of Rabbis.   As part of his commitment to healthy and sacred living, Rabbi Kozberg is committed to physical fitness and teaches personal self-defense techniques to children, teens and adults. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit rickleejames.substack.com/subscribe

It's our 200th episode and we wanted to do something special. This week's episode of Voices In My Head was recorded live at temple Sholom in Springfield Ohio. Rabbi Cary Kozberg was gracious enough to sit down for a bit to discuss the things that we share in common as people of faith. It is our belief that in Judaism and Christianity there is a whole lot more that we share in common than what divides us. This is the first of what we hope will be many inter-faith dialogues between the Voices In My Head Podcast and of people of other faith. There is so much in this world that we can learn from each other, no matter how young or how old we are. Bio for Cary Kozberg Rabbi Cary Kozberg is currently serving as Rabbi of Temple Sholom in Springfield Ohio—the position he first held after his rabbinical ordination in 1977. Rabbi Kozberg served as Director of Religious Life at Wexner Heritage Village, a senior residential care facility in Columbus, Ohio, from 1989 to 2015.   A magna cum laude graduate of the University of Texas (Phi Beta Kappa), Rabbi Kozberg received his Masters of Hebrew Letters and Rabbinic Ordination from the Hebrew Union College-Jewish Institute of Religion in Cincinnati.  He served as Rabbi of Temple Sholom from 1977 to 1980, and then as of Beth Israel Congregation in Roanoke, VA from 1980 to 1982.   From 1982 to 1987, Rabbi Kozberg was the Hillel Director at the University of Texas in Austin, and then spent two years as a kibbutznik in Israel at Neve Ilan.   As Director of Religious Life for Wexner Heritage Village from 1989 to 2015, he developed and broadened religious and spiritual programming for both Jewish and non-Jewish residents, their families and staff, and worked to integrate spiritual values into WHV’s program of providing holistic care to older adults.     He is a Board Certified Chaplain, and an active member of the National Association of Jewish chaplains, having received that organization’s “Chaplain of the Year” Award in 2012.   Rabbi Kozberg is a Past Chair of the Forum on Religion Spirituality and Aging, a constituent group of the American Society on Aging, and a past editor of FORSA’s quarterly newsletter. A published author and poet, he has presented workshops and seminars around the country, and is a nationally recognized resource on the spiritual, emotional, and psychological challenges that face older adults and their families.  His many publications include Honoring Broken Tablets: A Jewish Approach to Dementia (Jewish Lights Publishing), “The Whole World is Full of God’s Glory” in Broken Fragments: Jewish Experiences of Alzheimer’s Disease through Diagnosis, Adaptation, and Moving On, edited by Rabbi Douglas Kohn (URJ Press), and Flourishing In The Later Years: Jewish Pastoral Perspectives on Senior Residential Care, co-edited with Rabbi James Michaels (Mazo Publishing).  He has been an Instructor in the Florence Melton Adult Mini-School for Jewish Education in Columbus, and is a Past President of the Columbus Board of Rabbis.   As part of his commitment to healthy and sacred living, Rabbi Kozberg is committed to physical fitness and teaches personal self-defense techniques to children, teens and adults.

In this week's CRE Elite, we visit Ohio and talk to Greg Hrabcak, a broker at H.E.R. Commercial Realty Services out of Columbus, Ohio.  Greg started as a full time broker straight after graduating from The Ohio State University in 1984. He has been involved in the sale and leasing of Commercial, Industrial, Investment, Retail, Office real estate, as well as Business Brokerage sales throughout Central Ohio. In 2008 he served as the 100th president of the Columbus Board of Realtors. Greg is currently serving as the President Elect of the Ohio Association of Realtors and will serve as its President in 2015. He’s highly decorated including being named the  Columbus Board of Realtors Salesperson of the Year in 2012. During the course of our conversation we discuss competing brokerage collaboration and two groups that Greg is actively involved with. I also ask Greg about his heavy involvement in advocacy work on behalf of commercial brokers.