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From Leads to Leases

A CCR Growth Podcast
with CEO Jerry Vinci

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Senior living sales & marketing podcast

From Leads to Leases ranks among the top senior living marketing podcasts on Apple, Spotify, and Amazon. It’s where real operators go for real growth ideas.

The podcast redefining senior living growth

Senior living is evolving – and we’re unpacking the playbooks behind the industry’s most effective sales and marketing strategies.

Join our CEO and founder as he sits down with innovators, operators, and experts driving real change. Every episode delivers practical insights, fresh ideas, and the kind of clarity senior living teams can act on.

Have a perspective that deserves the spotlight? Share your voice with an audience of forward-thinking professionals shaping the future of senior living.

Why Caregivers Stay, Why They Leave, and What Leaders Miss with Nate Hamme

Special Guest: Nate Hamme
In this episode, Jerry Vinci and Nate Hamme discuss the critical issues surrounding caregiver retention in the senior living industry.

How Geriatric Montessori Brings Dignity and Belonging Back to Senior Living

Special Guest: Marlena Hemenway
In this episode of From Leads to Leases, host Jerry Vinci interviews Marlena Hemenway, co-founder of Geneva Suites, about the innovative approaches in senior living, particularly the geriatric Montessori model.

What 75 Interviews Taught Me About Senior Living in 2025

Special Guest: Jerry Vinci
In this season finale, Jerry Vinci reflects on the most important lessons from 75 interviews with operators, leaders, owners, marketers, and industry specialists throughout 2025.

Bootstrapping Care: How Home Care Entrepreneurs are Filling the Gaps in Senior Living

Special Guest: Shay Irvine
In this episode, Jerry Vinci speaks with Shay Irvine, founder of Bay County Caregivers and the U.S. Caregiver Network, about the growing need for home care services in the senior living sector. Shay shares her journey from starting a caregiving business out of necessity to coaching others in the field.

Reaching the Future Senior Living Customer with Meredith Oppenheim

Special Guest: Meredith Oppenheim
In this episode, Jerry Vinci sits down with Meredith Oppenheim, a 25-year senior housing veteran who spent five years studying the 90% of older adults who never move into senior living through her groundbreaking platform, Vitality Society. Meredith reveals how the industry's persistent 10% penetration rate isn't a marketing failure - it's a fundamental mismatch between what providers offer and what today's older adults actually want.

What Communities Get Wrong About Occupancy, the Boomers, and the Buyer’s Journey with Jill Johnson

Special Guest: Jill Johnson
In this episode, Jerry Vinci sits down with Jill Johnson, president and founder of Johnson Consulting Services, who has influenced over $4 billion in senior living business decisions. Jill challenges the common assumption that occupancy problems are always sales or marketing failures, revealing how market mismatches, outdated messaging, and corporate strategy disconnects often lie at the root.

What our clients have to say.

Real feedback from operators who’ve seen measurable occupancy impact.

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Working with CCR Growth has been an absolute pleasure. From the start, their team was professional, responsive, and truly invested in our success. They took the time to understand our needs and communicated every step of the way, which made the entire process smooth and stress-free. I highly recommend them to anyone looking for a dedicated partner to help drive growth in their community.
Susan I
CCR is expert, innovative, responsive, effective - and a delight to have as a partner
-Board Member, CCR Growth Client
Debbie Miller
Outstanding Experience with CCR Growth! Working with Jerry, Tara and their team has been a great experience. The entire team is professional, responsive, and incredibly efficient. They don’t just complete the work — they take the time to truly understand your goals and provide thoughtful, strategic suggestions that make a real difference.
Their communication and follow-up are top-notch, ensuring every project stays on track and exceeds expectations. It’s rare to find a team that combines such strong expertise with genuine care for their clients’ success.
If you’re looking for a partner who is dedicated, proactive, and committed to helping your business grow, CCR Growth is the perfect choice.
Meghan Davis
CCR Growth has been a valuable partner. Their team is responsive, efficient, and consistently helpful. They excel at follow-up—using effective tools to ensure tasks are completed promptly and thoroughly, all without ever feeling pushy.
Jennifer Krause
Working with Tara and her Team has been a very beneficial experience for our newly branded community. They took the lead on our social media platforms and marketing strategies. I would have been lost without them. They are positive and helpful with their approach. Thank You!
Angela DeWood
Working with CCR Growth has been an absolute pleasure and a truly beneficial experience. From the start, their client focus and dedication to customer satisfaction have been top tier. Every interaction with their team reflects professionalism, care, and an unmatched attention to detail.

Over the past year, I’ve had the joy of working closely with Tara Crellin and the CCRG team. Tara has been nothing short of outstanding, she’s thoughtful, responsive, and has been an integral part of our success as a community. If CCR Growth continues to employ people of her caliber, I can wholeheartedly recommend partnering with them in any capacity. Cynthia our main blog writer is also an absolute talent and gem of a person to work with.

I also want to highlight Jerry, the founder, who is not only incredibly decent but also approachable and accessible. He’s always willing to take the time to chat, listen, and ensure his team is delivering at the highest level.

I can’t say enough good things about CCR Growth, their people truly make the difference, and I’m grateful for the partnership we’ve built with them.

About the From Leads to Leases podcast

From Leads to Leases is the podcast for people who want fewer headaches in senior living and more strategies that actually work.

CCR Growth CEO Jerry Vinci hosts candid conversations with operators, marketers, and industry innovators—minus the jargon and the corporate nap-inducing tone.

Think of it as your weekly dose of “oh wow, we should really be doing that,” delivered in under 30 minutes. Smart insights, real talk, and the occasional laugh at the things we all know senior living could do better. If you’re trying to grow, improve, or rethink the way your community sells and serves, you’re in the right place.

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So we built a dedicated, performance-based platform just for boutique operators.

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