What does it actually feel like to become a nursing home administrator for the first time?

In this episode, I sit down with Jayk Brooks, who took over my first building after I left. We talk about the steep learning curve of being a new administrator, why no two buildings are the same, what "fake it till you make it" really looks like, and the story of Jayk's first resident council that quickly turned into a dogpile on the new administrator. If you're an administrator, an AIT, or just curious about what it's really like behind the scenes, you'll enjoy this conversation.

In this episode, I sit down with Jake Larson, Regional Vice President of Operations, former administrator, and the person who trained me when I first entered the industry. We talk about his journey from running a single building to overseeing multiple facilities, what he looks for when hiring administrators, and why being a "dog" might be the most important trait a leader can have.

We also dive into some of the craziest phone calls he's received from administrators, the lessons he's learned from years of coaching leaders, and what separates the people who consistently succeed from those who struggle.

If you've ever wondered what great operators do differently, or what a regional is really looking for when they evaluate a building and its leadership, this conversation is for you.

What can a Division I offensive lineman teach us about leadership in nursing homes?

In this episode, Ryan Turley shares how his experience playing football at The University of Arizona shaped his approach to building culture, developing people, and leading high-performing teams. We discuss the lessons he carried from the football field into nursing home operations, why attitude matters, and what separates good teams from great ones.

Whether you're an administrator, department head, AIT, or simply interested in leadership, Ryan offers practical insights from years of building successful teams and creating cultures where people want to succeed.