Why Solar Energy Makes Sense in the Sunshine State!
A rooftop can be a power plant or a battleground. In this week’s Take It To The Board episode, we tackle a central question: should homeowners be able to use solar …
Mind Your Manners: Restoring Respect in Condo, Cooperative and HOA Communities
What if the secret to calmer board meetings, friendlier hallways, and fewer violation letters is simpler than passing another rule or regulation? In this episode of Take It To The Board, …
Monsters In The Walls — Pest Control Truths for Condos and HOAs
With Halloween right around the corner, in this episode of Take It To The Board, host Donna DiMaggio Berger and Dee Smith from NatureZone, a family-owned and operated pest control company, …
Going Green Saves Some Green — with Nicolas Milo of KW Property Management
The landscape of community living is shifting as associations grapple with rising energy costs, climate pressures, and ever evolving resident expectations. In this episode of Take It To The Board, …
Smart Hiring — Vetting Lawyers to Find The Perfect Legal Partner with Becker’s Tana Bucca
Choosing the right attorney for your community association is about much more than comparing hourly rates. In this episode of Take It To The Board, host Donna DiMaggio Berger …
Screening Vendors and Service People for Enhanced Security
What’s the point of gates, guards, and security cameras if you’re letting hundreds of unscreened workers into your community? On this week’s episode of Take It To The Board podcast …
Safety at Your Fingertips with Geno Roefaro of SaferWatch
In an emergency, timing is everything. What if a resident collapses on the pickleball court, suspicious activity is spotted near your property, or a crisis unfolds when you least expect it? The traditional safety net of gates, guards, and cameras …
When ICE Shows Up: What Every Private Community Should Know with Immigration Icon Ira Kurzban
The ongoing activities throughout the U.S. by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has been dominating the news cycle recently and concerns and questions are growing about what to do if you or someone you love has an interaction with ICE …
Storm-Ready in Seconds: How Shark Tank’s StormBag Is Changing Hurricane and Severe Weather Prep
The 2025 Atlantic hurricane season is already underway—and it’s expected to be an active one, with forecasts calling for 17 to 25 named storms, up to 13 hurricanes, and as many as 7 major hurricanes. For Florida’s community associations, that …
Beyond the Boardroom: Eastern Medicine for Western Problems, with Dr Tai Johnson
Life in community associations can feel like a pressure cooker—board members navigating tough calls, homeowners facing surprise assessments, and industry professionals managing nonstop demands. The common thread? Stress. In this week’s Take It To The Board podcast, host …
Take It To The Board’s 100th Episode Milestone— From Building Castle Group to Industry Icon: A Conversation with James Donnelly
In this special 100th episode of Take It To The Board, we’re excited to welcome back our very first guest, James Donnelly. When host Donna DiMaggio Berger first sat down with James …
Every Drop Counts– Why Your Building’s Water Quality Matters More Than You Think
Have you ever stopped to think about what’s really coming out of your faucets? This week on Take It To The Board, host Donna DiMaggio Berger sits down with Ed Padula of Quality Water Consultants to uncover the hidden truths …