Take It To The Board with Donna DiMaggio Berger
Episodes
124 episodes
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Outdated governing documents can leave associations enforcing rules written for a different era—leading to confusion, conflict, and unnecessary legal risk.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...
Monsters In The Walls -- Pest Control Truths for Condos and HOAs
With Halloween right around the corner, in this episode of Take It To The Board, host Donna DiMaggio Berger and Dee Smith from NatureZone, a family-owned and operated ...
Going Green Saves Some Green -- with Nicolas Milo of KW Property Management
The landscape of community living is shifting as associations grapple with rising energy costs, climate pressures, and ever evolving resident expectations. In this episode of Take It To The Board, host
Smart Hiring — Vetting Lawyers to Find The Perfect Legal Partner with Becker’s Tana Bucca
Choosing the right attorney for your community association is about much more than comparing hourly rates. In this episode of Take It To The Board, host Donna DiM...
Screening Vendors and Service People for Enhanced Security
What's the point of gates, guards, and security cameras if you're letting hundreds of unscreened workers into your community? On this week’s episode of Take It To The Board podcast, host
Re-Release: Understanding How to Handle your Association’s Insurance Claim with Public Insurance Adjuster Ken Shriberg
Various types of casualty events, including fires, floods, explosions, windstorms, and even the unavoidable burst water pipe, will likely occur at some point in your community's lifespan which means your board will have to submit an insurance c...
Why Every Contract Needs to Be Reviewed with Becker’s James Robert Caves
"Most people don't read the fine print until it's too late." This warning from Take It To The Board host, Donna DiMaggio-Berger sets the stage for a crucial conversati...
Re-Release: 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...
Safety at Your Fingertips with Geno Roefaro of SaferWatch
In an emergency, timing is everything. What if a resident collapses on the pickleball court, suspicious activity is spotted near your property, or a crisis unfolds when you least expect it? The traditional safety net of gates, guards, and camer...
Lights, Cameras, Condos-- Film Productions in HOAs
Have you ever wondered if you recognize that stunning condo or picturesque community you see in a movie or TV? Take It To The Board host Donna DiMaggio Berger and Christina Labuzetta, owner of Location Resources and member of the Location Manag...
Take It To The Board — When ICE Shows Up: What Every Private Community Should Know with Immigration Icon Ira Kurzban
The ongoing activities throughout the U.S. by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has been dominating the news cycle recently and concerns and questions are growing about what to do if you or someone you love has an interaction with ICE a...
Storm-Ready in Seconds: How Shark Tank’s StormBag Is Changing Hurricane and Severe Weather Prep
The 2025 Atlantic hurricane season is already underway—and it's expected to be an active one, with forecasts calling for 17 to 25 named storms, up to 13 hurricanes, and as many as 7 major hurricanes. For Florida’s community associations, that m...
Beyond the Boardroom: Eastern Medicine for Western Problems, with Dr Tai Johnson
Life in community associations can feel like a pressure cooker—board members navigating tough calls, homeowners facing surprise assessments, and industry professionals managing nonstop demands. The common thread? Stress. In this week’s Take...
