Bridge the Gap: The Senior Living Podcast

Welcome to Bridge the Gap with hosts Lucas McCurdy and Joshua Crisp. A podcast dedicated to informing, educating and influencing the future of housing and services for older adults in senior living.

Bridge the Gap: The Senior Living Podcast is a business podcast hosted by Unknown Host, with 200 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

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  Episode #443

  The 2026 NIC Fall Preview with Lisa McCracken

  Aug 17, 202613 minS9

  What can senior housing leaders expect from the 2026 NIC Fall conference, and what does the current industry outlook tell us about where the sector is headed? In this special fall-preview episode, Josh and Lucas welcome Lisa McCracken, Head of Research and Analytics at NIC, for a look at the conversations shaping the senior housing industry. Lisa previews sessions focused on capital markets, valuations, economic conditions, development, reinvestment, longevity, wellness, the consumer, and lessons senior housing can learn from the lodging industry. Key Topics Covered The growth and evolution of NIC and its attendee base Why senior housing is attracting new capital and industry participants Capital markets, valuations and transaction activity Economic conditions, interest rates and geopolitical uncertainty Senior housing development and reinvestment Longevity, wellness and changing consumer expectations What senior housing can learn from the lodging sector The evolution of major hospitality brands and third-party management Networking strategies for first-time NIC attendees NIC's industry sentiment index The demographic tailwinds supporting senior housing How industry leaders can use conferences to take the pulse of the market Meet the Hosts: Lucas McCurdy : https://www.linkedin.com/in/lucasmccurdyseniorlivingfan/ Josh Crisp : https://www.linkedin.com/in/joshcrispsocial/ Connect with Our Guest Lisa McCracken: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lisa-mccracken-62ba78a Learn more about NIC https://fallconference.nic.org Produced by Grit and Gravel Marketing . Become a sponsor of Bridge the Gap.

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  Episode #443

  The Importance of Building a Senior Living Legacy | John LaHood

  Aug 10, 202621 minS9

  Growing up on a family farm in rural Georgia, John LaHood never imagined he'd one day help shape both senior living communities and state policy. As CEO of Fellowship Family and a Georgia State Representative, John brings a unique perspective on what it takes to build exceptional communities while advocating for the future of senior housing. John shares the remarkable story of how his grandparents founded their first community, how three generations have expanded the business into one of the Southeast's growing operators, and why new development remains critical despite today's challenging market conditions. The conversation explores innovative community design, workforce development, legislative advocacy, and the importance of creating environments where older adults remain connected to the broader community. Key Ideas: The origins of Fellowship Family and a three-generation legacy Growing from one community to a multi-state operator Why new development still matters despite acquisition opportunities Designing communities that feel connected—not isolated Integrating public amenities into senior living campuses The value of legislative advocacy for operators How policy decisions impact senior living operations Recruiting and retaining exceptional team members Career growth opportunities within senior living The demographic opportunities ahead for the industry Meet the Hosts: Lucas McCurdy : https://www.linkedin.com/in/lucasmccurdyseniorlivingfan/ Cameron Bell: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cameron-bell-322143147/ Connect with Our Guest John LaHood: https://www.linkedin.com/in/john-lahood-3532a152/ Learn More about The Fellowship Family https://thefellowshipfamily.com/ Produced by Grit and Gravel Marketing . Become a sponsor of Bridge the Gap.

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  Episode #441

  How Strong Leadership Drives Exceptional Senior Living Communities | Carrie Boone

  Aug 3, 202622 minS9

  As demand for senior housing continues to outpace supply, operators are preparing for one of the biggest growth opportunities the industry has ever experienced. In this episode of Bridge the Gap , Lucas McCurdy and Cameron Bell sit down with Carrie Boone, Founder of Generation Healthcare Managers, during the NHI Music City Symposium in Nashville. Carrie shares her unique journey from land development into senior living operations, explaining how a single assisted living project became a lifelong passion for serving older adults. The conversation explores the critical role executive directors play in community success, why promoting leaders from within often produces the strongest outcomes, and how family culture has shaped Generation Healthcare Manager’s growth. Key Topics Building a family-oriented senior housing organization The importance of executive directors in community success Developing leadership from within existing teams Current acquisition and development opportunities Demand significantly outpacing senior housing supply Expansion strategies and future community growth Technology adoption after COVID-19 AI applications in senior living operations Workforce development and the future of caregiving Meet the Hosts: Lucas McCurdy : https://www.linkedin.com/in/lucasmccurdyseniorlivingfan/ Cameron Bell: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cameron-bell-322143147/ Connect with Our Guest Carrie Boone: https://www.linkedin.com/in/carrie-boone-5a3b085a/ Produced by Grit and Gravel Marketing . Become a sponsor of Bridge the Gap.

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  Episode #440

  The Future of Senior Living Through the Eyes of Young Professionals

  Jul 27, 202615 minS9

  At the NIC Spring Conference in Nashville, Josh and Lucas sit down with two emerging leaders preparing to enter the senior living industry. Listen as these students share their paths into senior living and why they believe the industry offers tremendous opportunities for growth and impact. The conversation explores how young professionals are discovering senior housing, the importance of mentorship, lessons learned from networking at NIC, and innovative care models from around the world. The guests discuss demographic trends, the growing demand for senior living solutions, and the need to attract more students and young professionals into aging services careers. Key Topics How students discover careers in senior living The value of NIC's Young Professionals and Scholars programs Real estate opportunities within senior housing Healthcare administration and long-term care leadership The role of mentorship in career development Demographic trends driving industry growth Innovative memory care village models from Europe Building professional networks early in a career The importance of industry awareness among students Creating meaningful impact through aging services Meet the Hosts: Josh Crisp : https://www.linkedin.com/in/joshcrispsocial/ Lucas McCurdy : https://www.linkedin.com/in/lucasmccurdyseniorlivingfan/ Connect with Our Guests Michael Pittenger : https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-pittenger-b4a645321/ Michael Giovacco : https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-giovacco-75915527a/ Produced by Grit and Gravel Marketing . Become a sponsor of Bridge the Gap.

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  Episode #439

  Why Senior Living M&A Is Booming Again | Bobby Guy

  Jul 20, 202622 minS9

  On this episode of Bridge the Gap , hosts Josh and Lucas sit down with Bobby Guy to unpack the massive changes happening across senior living, healthcare investing, and capital markets. Bobby shares why senior housing M&A activity is reaching record levels, how demographic shifts are reshaping the future of senior care, and why the industry desperately needs innovation aimed at the middle market, not just luxury communities. Bobby argues that healthcare innovation requires new access to capital and explains why bringing more public companies into healthcare could transform the industry’s future. Key Ideas: The return of large-scale healthcare and senior living M&A Why senior housing development is underserved in the middle market The demographic realities impacting luxury senior housing How tax credits and incentives could reshape affordable senior housing AI’s future impact on healthcare operations and patient outcomes Why public healthcare companies have declined since Sarbanes-Oxley The relationship between private equity and healthcare innovation Healthcare integration across behavioral health, pharmacy, rehab, and senior living The future of capital markets in senior housing Record-setting healthcare transaction activity in 2026 Meet the Hosts: Josh Crisp : https://www.linkedin.com/in/joshcrispsocial/ Lucas McCurdy : https://www.linkedin.com/in/lucasmccurdyseniorlivingfan/ Connect with Our Guest Bobby Guy: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bobby-guy-4a25967/ Learn More about the Polsinelli https://www.polsinelli.com/ Produced by Grit and Gravel Marketing . Become a sponsor of Bridge the Gap.

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