In this episode of CACMChat: The HOA Life, guest host Alia Saouli of CACM sits down with Tera Willis, CCAM, of Vintage Group Management and Amy Hawkins, CCAM, of Menas Realty Group for an honest, manager-to-manager discussion. With different levels of experience and working in separate regions, Tera and Amy bring diverse perspectives to shared industry challenges. From special assessments to electronic balloting and beyond, tune in for a realistic, relatable conversation that speaks to the everyday experiences of community managers across California—and you may gain some new insights and tips from your industry peers along the way.

In this week’s episode of CACMChat: The HOA Life, Alia Saouli and Celeste Huecias of CACM sit down and have a candid conversation about community management. This crash course episode dives into what the industry is all about, the kind of person it takes to thrive and how to find your place in this unique and rewarding field.

With reflection on the years she managed, Saouli, shares with industry newcomer, Huecias, insight into real-life challenges, growth opportunities and resources available for you to connect and thrive in the field. Whether you're just starting out, simply curious or want to learn a bit more about CACM, you’ll get tips on how to prepare, why it’s important to get involved and what resources are out there to support both you and your boards.

But don’t let the conversation end with the two of them—listen today and send us your questions or feedback. We’d love to hear from you!

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In this week’s episode of CACM Chat: The HOA Life, guest host Alia Saouli sits down with Kendrah Kay, CAMEx, CCAM, of Powerstone Property Management to break down personality types in the industry.

With the conversation centered around the Enneagram diagram, Alia and Kendrah explore how understanding personality types can help you highlight the strengths within your team, board or homeowner community—and how to better navigate those points of opportunity (as Alia likes to say).

From Type 1 perfectionists to Type 9 peacemakers, this episode dives into how Enneagram awareness can elevate your leadership, communication and collaboration in the HOA world. Whether you're managing a community, sitting on a board or just trying to keep the peace at the next meeting, there's something in this chat for you.

Want to discover your own Enneagram type? Take the test and gain an even deeper insight into this week’s episode: The Enneagram Personality Test or download the Enneagram App https://enneaapp.com/

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