Take It To The Board with Donna DiMaggio Berger
Episodes
135 episodes
Medicare Made Understandable, with Brian McArthur
Medicare is one of those topics that can make smart, capable people feel lost in minutes, and that confusion gets expensive fast. In this episode of Take It To The Board, host Donna DiMaggio Berger talks with Brian McArthur, founder of...
How to Become a Much Better User of AI!
AI generated documents are already sitting in your inbox and maybe even your next board packet, and that’s exactly why we wanted a grounded, practical conversation on how to get the most out of your AI usage and avoid the common mistakes. On th...
Hidden Workplace Dangers — Navigating Employment Risks for Community Associations
The biggest workplace are not always obvious. A ladder with broken rungs poses a risk; an employer with a hidden agenda is a less obvious danger. In this episode of Take It To The Board, Becker shareholder Jamie B. Dokovna joins ...
SUMMER SERIES: Fan Favorite – The Impact of Construction Next Door on Your Community with Katie Berkey, AICP, Becker & Poliakoff
This week, Becker Shareholder Kathleen “Katie” Berkey, AICP, sits down with Donna DiMagg...
SUMMER SERIES: Fan Favorite – CERTified Safe: Empowering Community Associations with Dr. Jesse P. Spearo
Can ordinary citizens become heroes during a disaster? Discover how Community Emergency Response Teams (CERTs) help everyday people play essential roles in emergency situations. Join Take It To The Board host
Behind the Scenes of Community Management -- What Every Board Should Know
Your management company is involved in almost everything that happens in your community association, yet most boards only see a small slice of what’s going on behind the scenes. In this week’s episode of Take It To The Board, host Donn...
SUMMER SERIES: Fan Favorite – Keeping Cool With Jane Gilbert, Chief Heat Officer, Miami-Dade County
It’s common knowledge that Florida is one of the hottest markets in the U.S. – whether you’re considering a personal lifestyle upgrade or a new environment for your business. But that influx of people and industry, coupled with the state’s nume...
SUMMER SERIES: Fan Favorite - Eyes Everywhere – Understanding Community Surveillance Options with Louis DiGioia of IC Real Time
Ever wondered how a camera can pick out a face in the crowd or if that gym security camera is a watchful guardian or an intrusive eye? Discover the intricate dance between security and privacy in our neighborhoods, as host,
How to Run HOA Meetings That Build Trust, Not Tension
The fastest way to damage trust and delay or derail association operations is to conduct meetings that feel chaotic, secretive, or unsafe. In this episode of Take It To The Board, host Donna DiMaggio Berger is joined by producer Claude...
SUMMER SERIES: Fan Favorite - Checking In On Background Checks: What’s In, What’s Out and What’s Questionable? with Robert E. Sanchez of Sarma
Does your community perform background checks on potential purchasers and potential renters? Do your community residents expect their neighbors to be screened for safety and financial capacity purposes? Join
The Power Hour For HOA Leaders, with Organizational Strategist Dr. Edward Gurowitz
Most Board Members and Managers start their day with a plan which can quickly become derailed when, due to various events and challenges, pure reaction mode is activated. Emails explode, “urgent” problems crowd out the important work, and befor...
Do EVs, E-Bikes and Other Devices Present a Community-Wide Fire Risk
In this episode of Take It To The Board, we wanted something more reliable than rumors and worst-case headlines regarding EV fire risk, so host Donna DiMaggio Berger called someone who works with real data and is a battle-tested first ...
What Boards and Managers Need to Know About Residents Aging in Place
If your community is well run, chances are you have residents who have remained in place for decades but with more condominium and HOA owners choosing to age in place, the services you provide and the manner in which you operate your community ...
What a Bank Loan Can and Cannot Do For Your Association
The hardest part of running a community association right now is that the bills are getting bigger while the margin for error is getting smaller. Insurance costs keep climbing, buildings are aging, milestone inspections and reserve funding expe...
Why, When and How to Update Your Governing Documents
Outdated governing documents can leave associations enforcing rules written for a different era—leading to confusion, conflict, and unnecessary legal risk. In this episode of Take It To The Board, host
What You Need to Know About Conspiracy Theories with University of Miami Professor Joseph E. Uscinski
In this week’s episode of Take It To The Board, host Donna DiMaggio Berger sits down with
A Recall Roadmap -- From Petition to Resolution, with Becker’s Jonathan J. Ellis
Recalls are where community politics get real. When a board receives a Recall Petition, emotions run high and so do the legal stakes. In this week’s episode of Take It To The Board, host Donna DiMaggio Berger sits down with Becker shar...
How Better Business Bureau Tools Can Help Boards Make Safer Hiring Decisions
Hiring a contractor shouldn’t feel like a risky gamble—especially when you’re spending association funds and hoping for a great result for your repair or renovation project. On this week’s episode of Take It To The Board, host Donna Di...
From Crisis to Compliance-- An Engineer's Explanation of Milestone Inspections and SIRS in Florida Condos
In this special episode of Take It To The Board, the podcast hits the road for its first-ever live taping at the Cooperator Trade Show & Expo in Fort Lauderdale. Host ...
How To Spot, Stop, And Report Modern Scams -- with Paul Greenwood, Former Head of Elder Abuse Prosecution Unit
The most dangerous scam isn’t the one you’ve never heard of, it’s the one that feels urgent, secret, and strangely personal. Take It To The Board host Donna DiMaggio...
What actually moved the needle for Condos & HOAs in 2025?
In this special year-end episode, host Donna DiMaggio Berger and producer Claude Jennings cut through the noise and reveal the real shifts that changed how community associations operate—from high-stakes legal challenges to the everyday pressur...
Why Solar Energy Makes Sense in the Sunshine State!
A rooftop can be a power plant or a battleground. In this week’s Take It To The Board episode, we tackle a central question: should homeowners be able to use solar power without running into resistance from their own community associat...
Mind Your Manners: Restoring Respect in Condo, Cooperative and HOA Communities
What if the secret to calmer board meetings, friendlier hallways, and fewer violation letters is simpler than passing another rule? In this episode of Take It To The Board, host Donna DiMaggio Berger invites nationally recognized etiqu...
