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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.

Humanizing Digital Marketing: Meg Harper’s Blueprint for Building Connection at Scale

Special Guest: Meg Harper
In this episode, Jerry Vinci speaks with Meg Harper, a marketing director for Jaybird Senior Living, who shares her journey from culinary services to leading marketing for nearly 40 communities. They discuss the importance of humanizing digital marketing, the need for collaboration between sales and marketing teams, and how to create genuine connections with prospects.

Back Door Closed, Front Door Open: Senior Living Leadership with Heart with Brenna Diede

Special Guest: Brenna Diede
In this episode, Jerry Vinci and Brenna Diede discuss the intricate relationship between operations and occupancy in senior living. Brenna shares her diverse background in senior living, marketing, and hospice care, emphasizing the importance of understanding grief and the human experience in leadership.

Quality of Life is Not a Program: Candid Truths About Senior Care with Barbara Speedling

Special Guest: Barbara Speedling
In this conversation, Jerry Vinci and Barbara Speedling discuss the complexities of quality of life in long-term care, the misconceptions surrounding independence and purpose for older adults, and the public's distrust in the long-term care system.

The Right Senior Care Connections: Guiding Families Through Placement and Dementia Care with Jamie Slone

Special Guest: Jamie Slone
In this episode, Jerry Vinci speaks with Jamie Slone, a certified caregiver and founder of The Right Senior Care Connections. They discuss the complexities of senior care decisions, the importance of working with a local placement expert, common mistakes families make when choosing senior living communities, and the early signs of dementia.

Bringing Tech to Senior Living: How Onscreen is Revolutionizing Engagement with Savannah Andriacco

Special Guest: Savannah Andriacco
In this episode, Jerry Vinci and Savannah Andriacco discuss the innovative technology being introduced in senior living communities to enhance engagement, communication, and wellness tracking. They explore the challenges seniors face with traditional tech, the benefits of using a TV-based communication hub, and how AI can improve care and family connections.

Beyond Press Releases: The Untapped Power of PR in Senior Living with Wendy D’Alessandro

Special Guest: Wendy D’Alessandro
In this conversation, Jerry Vinci and Wendy D'Alessandro discuss the marketing challenges faced by senior living communities and the critical role of public relations (PR) in addressing these issues. They explore how storytelling can enhance community engagement, shift public perceptions, and ultimately drive occupancy rates.

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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