Host Larisa welcomes Michelle Taves, VP and Group GM, Data and Marketing Group at PGM, to discuss surprising home inspection discoveries and how they relate to PGM’s Home Factors solution.

They share stories fun and exciting stories about inspections that you probably wouldn't want to find in your own home. From smoke detectors catching on fire, to ants destroying an automated gate, we have it all.

They explain Home Factors’ uses for insurance underwriting, pricing, claims, marketing, and contractors, including roof life-stage data, gas vs. electric kitchen sourcing, and EV setup detection.

Join host Larisa Bedgood in this engaging episode of the Data Dialogues podcast with guest Michelle Taves as they dive into the fascinating world of unexpected and quirky discoveries people have made while moving into new homes.

From sweet notes left by previous occupants to hidden treasures such as money and antique items, this episode explores the stories homes hold beyond just furniture.

They also discuss how these personal stories tie into effective mover marketing and the importance of data in understanding the people behind the homes. Tune in for some lighthearted and thought-provoking stories!

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Join host Larisa Bedgood and guest Michelle Taves on the Data Dialogues podcast as they dive into 10 fascinating and peculiar auto-related inventions from the past!

From a kite-powered carriage to the curious 'Horsey Horseless,' and even a soybean car, this episode is packed with intriguing stories and laugh-out-loud moments.

Plus, discover how PGM can help automotive brands stay ahead with comprehensive auto data solutions. Don’t miss out on this fun and informative ride down automotive history!

In this episode of the Data Dialogues podcast, host Larisa Bedgood and guest Kym Vance explore eight amusing and bizarre stories from the inaugural modern Olympics held in 1896.

From participation medals and accidental entries to heroic victories and even a gate-crashing woman, these tales highlight the unconventional beginnings of the Olympic Games.

Additionally, Larissa and Kim draw parallels between the determination of early Olympians and the data-driven strategies employed by PGM to help brands achieve gold-standard performance.

Tune in for an entertaining and insightful journey through Olympic history and modern data marketing.

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In this episode of Data Dialogues, we explore 8 of the world’s weirdest hobbies. These quirky pastimes have become full-blown competitions with world championships, wild traditions, and some seriously committed participants. Tune in to hear how chasing cheese down a hill or throwing old phones might just be your hidden talent.

Wondering how a single data error can spiral into a major problem? In this episode, we dive into some true cases of dirty data mishaps. You’ll hear how flawed data can derail marketing campaigns, tank stock prices, and even mess up health insurance premiums. It’s a wake-up call for anyone who thinks data hygiene is optional. Listen in for stories that are equal parts shocking and oddly relatable—and learn why clean data is the ultimate power move.

In this episode of Data Dialogues, Larissa Bedgood and Michelle Taves swap stories about the strangest things that people have discovered in their old houses. Join us for some fun as we discuss these quirky tales, which also reveal why understanding home data matters for movers, remodelers, and insurers.

Typically an attic is filled with dusty storage- but not always. Tune in while we discuss some of the wildest attic discoveries ever. Imagine finding a Titanic violin, a pirate’s hand, or a lost Van Goh! This episode is part mystery, part history, and 100% unexpected.