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  • Mike Petrusky shares big news about the show!

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  • Mike Petrusky continues to reflect on what he has learned on Part 2 of this series! The workplace is evolving rapidly and we are not just dealing with simple changes, but transformational ones, so we must be in the business of rethinking the ways we care for the built environment. We know that technology is advancing incredibly fast and cultural shifts are significant, so FM professionals must focus on building a true culture of collaboration and creating trusted partnerships in order to succeed now and into the future. Mike reminisces about the inspirational leadership lessons he has learned from his many past guests on the show and he shares some of the highlights with you.

    Connect with Mike on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikepetrusky/

    Learn about the iOFFICE “Workplace Champions Summit 2018”: https://www.iofficecorp.com/workplace-champions-summit

    Listen to the complete episodes that Mike references…

    Peter Ankerstjerne: http://kayrellconnections.com/episode49

    Drew DePriest: http://kayrellconnections.com/episode68

    Lorri Rowlandson: http://kayrellconnections.com/episode71

    Javier Maldonado: http://kayrellconnections.com/episode81

    WATCH Peter Ankerstjerne talk about “FM becoming sexy”: https://youtu.be/OosSelHTyGA

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  • Mike Petrusky launched this podcast in the fall of 2016 with little understanding of where the show might go and who would be listening. If a few friends from the Capital Chapter of IFMA tuned in, he thought, that would be an incredible compliment and a lot of fun. But now, just a year and half and over 80 episodes later, with thousands of monthly downloads from around the world, Mike reflects on what he has learned and is thankful for the amazing adventure this podcast journey has been! The workplace is evolving rapidly and we are not just dealing with simple changes, but transformational ones, so we must be in the business of rethinking the ways we care for the built environment. We know that technology is advancing incredibly fast and cultural shifts are significant, so FM professionals must focus on building a true culture of collaboration and creating trusted partnerships in order to succeed now and into the future. Mike reminisces about the inspirational leadership lessons he has learned from his many past guests on the show and he shares some of the highlights with you.

    Connect with Mike on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikepetrusky/

    Learn about the iOFFICE “Workplace Champions Summit 2018”: https://www.iofficecorp.com/workplace-champions-summit

    Listen to the complete episodes that Mike references…

    Leigh Stringer: http://kayrellconnections.com/episode9

    Kay Sargent: http://kayrellconnections.com/episode28

    Elizabeth Dukes: http://kayrellconnections.com/episode31

    Jacob Morgan: http://kayrellconnections.com/episode47

    WATCH Kay Sargent’s “The Big Shift” Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k6_VcOqfyqE

    Sign up to "Be an FM innovator!®" & get your FREE “Partnering for Excellence” E-book at http://kayrellconnections.com/

  • Celeste McLane is Strategic Account Manager at CORT where she serves the FM community with her understanding of workplace trends, space planning and space optimization. Mike Petrusky asks Celeste about the importance of building relationships and industry partnerships at the Capital Chapter of IFMA. As we see changes in the workplace, Celeste offers strategies for keeping pace with the needs of an agile workforce and how facility managers can help organizations create amazing employee experiences. Being a true consultative partner to the FM world and bringing value to our community requires listening first before delivering your workplace solution to prospective customers. Celeste shares some of her experiences and recognizes how special our IFMA relationships can be and she encourages us to build a network of partners so we can be a resource for the entire community of workplace professionals. Mike and Celeste also talk about a classic 80’s movie, a quote from Henry Ford, the inspiration of Dr. Seuss, and motivation from Zig Ziglar!

    Connect with Celeste on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/celeste-mclane-warda-845b3a1/

    Find Celeste on Twitter: https://twitter.com/NovaRntlFurn

    Learn more about CORT: https://www.cort.com/

    Watch Mike’s classic video interview with “cool kid” Laurie Baron: http://kayrellconnections.com/workplace-design-interview-laurie-baron

    Connect with Mike on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikepetrusky/

    Learn about the iOFFICE “Workplace Champions Summit 2018”: https://www.iofficecorp.com/workplace-champions-summit

    Sign up to "Be an FM innovator!®" & get your FREE “Partnering for Excellence” E-book at http://kayrellconnections.com/

  • Sharon Kinsman, CFM is Senior Vice President of Facilities and Administration at the National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) where she has served for nearly four decades. Mike Petrusky had the chance to visit the current headquarters building of NAB to discuss the lessons that Sharon has learned which are helping to inform her interactions with both senior leadership and her FM team as they prepare to build and move to a new HQ facility. Sharon understands the value that she brings to the project and her years of experience in FM allow her to uniquely understand the culture of NAB and how the organization will operate best in their new facility. Mike and Sharon talk about their involvement at IFMA and the value of the support they receive from the community. Sharon also shares several inspirational quotes to help us deal with workplace changes and our evolving roles in the built environment while Mike performs the first ever “FM innovator trumpet solo”!

    Connect with Sharon on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sharon-goldener-kinsman-cfm-1402487/

    Learn more about NAB: http://www.nab.org/

    Connect with Mike on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikepetrusky/

    Learn about the iOFFICE “Workplace Champions Summit 2018”: https://www.iofficecorp.com/workplace-champions-summit

    Sign up to "Be an FM innovator!®" & get your FREE “Partnering for Excellence” E-book at http://kayrellconnections.com/

  • Javier J. Maldonado, MBA, CFM, RPA® is Campus Operations & Construction Director for VF Outdoor, the home of JanSport and The North Face, among other well-known brands. Mike Petrusky asks Javier about his passion for creating exceptional workplace experiences and how he leads his team to deliver great customer service to end-users. He tells stories from the VF campus about how the company encourages employees to "live your brand" and offers motivational employee engagement so that people can do their best work. Javier shares how his FM background and perspective is part of a collaborative approach with other departments where understanding about the impact of decisions on everyone is considered essential in the workplace culture. Mike and Javier talk about the inevitability of the changes taking place in our organizations and how a positive and flexible attitude can help us be successful as we lead our workplaces into the future! The critical topic of "Star Wars versus Star Trek" is addressed head on and both Javier and Mike offer quotes from each of the movie franchises, along with other inspirational quotes about challenging the status quo, getting past our fears, and being a true leader.

    Connect with Javier on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/javier-maldonado-mba-cfm-rpa%C2%AE-33065b19/

    Learn more about VF Outdoor: https://www.vfc.com/brands/outdoor-action-sports

    Connect with Mike on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikepetrusky/

    Learn about the iOFFICE “Workplace Champions Summit 2018”: https://www.iofficecorp.com/workplace-champions-summit

    Sign up to "Be an FM innovator!®" & get your FREE “Partnering for Excellence” E-book at http://kayrellconnections.com/

  • Lisa Chappell is Vice President of Corporate Facilities at Mission Federal Credit Union in San Diego, and on this episode of the podcast, she offers us motivation for communicating with our teams. Mike Petrusky asks Lisa about her work with IFMA and she shares how team building works best when we develop deep relationships with people as a part of the process. Lisa believes that facility managers must seek mentorships and education so they can have a focus on leadership and contributing to their organization’s success. Lisa shares real world lessons from a major tenant improvement build out project she is currently in the midst of and talks about the major changes taking place involving workplace experience strategies. Mike and Lisa talk about how connecting with others at IFMA conferences and building solid partnerships with service providers who can provide expertise is essential when planning for the future. Learning and growing as individuals is essential if we are to face the challenges of the future workplace and Mike gets inspired to sing when Lisa suggests that we need to listen, learn, be open-minded and “just roll with it” when dealing with changes!

    Connect with Lisa on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lisa-chappell-98582320/

    Learn more about IFMA San Diego: https://ifmasandiego.org/

    Connect with Mike on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikepetrusky/

    Contact Mike to share a comment or book him for your FM-related event in 2018: https://www.mikepetrusky.com/

    Sign up to "Be an FM innovator!®" & get your FREE “Partnering for Excellence” E-book at http://kayrellconnections.com/

  • Sue Thompson, CFM is a facilities professional at AAA Club Alliance/Mid-Atlantic Region, a dynamic presenter, and a life lessons expert who shares amazing inspiration on this episode of the podcast. Mike Petrusky asks Sue about her leadership philosophy and how she motivates her FM team to best serve the people inside of their organization. Sue has spoken to audiences across the country in her role as resident expert at Exceptionality, LLC, and she discusses some great resources to help us discover our strengths and shares the importance of focusing on them to grow in our careers. Mike and Sue offer real-life stories to inspire our FM community and talk about their time together last fall in Washington, D.C., helping to get the voice of our industry heard at IFMA’s Advocacy Day. They also have a few laughs and try to sing a classic folk song together!

    Connect with Sue on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/suethompson/

    Learn more about Sue: http://www.exceptionality.com/

    Follow Sue on Twitter: https://twitter.com/lifelessons

    Watch Sue’s keynote at IFMA’s World Workplace: https://youtu.be/Dsae1LP5r6c

    Connect with Mike on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikepetrusky/

    Contact Mike to share a comment or book him for your FM-related event in 2018: https://www.mikepetrusky.com/

    Sign up to "Be an FM innovator!®" & get your FREE “Partnering for Excellence” E-book at http://kayrellconnections.com/

  • Case Runolfson, CFM is Senior Director of the Facility Management Department at American Institutes for Research (AIR) where he leads his team of FM professionals with a deep understanding about the human factors that are essential when delivering services in today’s workplace. Mike Petrusky asks Case about how he inspires others to be positive and encourages his colleagues to constantly build knowledge with an understanding that it is the application of information that is the key to our success. As a past president of CCIFMA and current member of the Board of Trustees at the IFMA Foundation, Case has served the FM community in a variety of ways. Mike and Case discuss the rewards that come from volunteering at IFMA where member engagement offers opportunities for us to grow and build experience in areas that might not be typically part of our job description. Case shares practical advice to conquer our natural resistance to change and Mike breaks into song with another 80's classic that we can relate to, since we all know that…"People are People"!

    Connect with Case on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/r-case-runolfson-4a720012/

    Learn more about the IFMA Foundation: https://foundation.ifma.org/

    Visit the American Institutes for Research website: https://www.air.org/

    Connect with Mike on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikepetrusky/

    Contact Mike to share a comment or book him for your FM-related event in 2018: https://www.mikepetrusky.com/

    Sign up to "Be an FM innovator!®" & get your FREE “Partnering for Excellence” E-book at http://kayrellconnections.com/

  • Jade Alberts is a workplace strategist and entrepreneurial business owner at Jade Alberts Consulting where he helps clients with their business strategy, brand development, and other marketing needs. Mike Petrusky asks Jade about his work at IFMA’s Workplace Evolutionaries (WE) Community and he shares what makes it such a special group of industry thought-leaders. Jade inspires the audience with three of his own original motivational quotes and tells some great stories about his interesting career and unique name. This conversation is certainly a lot of fun, but you will also pick up some great tips and insights that can be applied to your FM journey, no matter what role you play in the modern workplace. Jade also hosts a weekly “Facebook Live” show, which Mike believes is very brave of him, so the two join together in what might be the all-time best (or worst) edition of “FM Innovator Karaoke” ever!!

    Connect with Jade on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jadealberts/

    Join IFMA’s Workplace Evolutionaries (WE) Community: https://www.ifma.org/community/ifma-groups/group-details/workplace-evolutionaries-(we)-community-of-practice

    Learn more about Jade:

    Website - http://jadealbertsconsulting.com/

    Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/jadealbertsconsulting/

    Twitter - https://twitter.com/jade_a_consult

    Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/jadealberts/

    Connect with Mike on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikepetrusky/

    Contact Mike to share a comment or book him for your FM-related event in 2018: https://www.mikepetrusky.com/

    Sign up to "Be an FM innovator!®" & get your FREE “Partnering for Excellence” E-book at http://kayrellconnections.com/

  • Eric Termuende is Co-founder of NoW Innovations Canada, an international speaker, and bestselling author of the book “Rethink Work”. Mike Petrusky asks Eric about his mission to change the way we talk about work and his thoughts on the role that facility managers might play in the workplace of the future. Eric and Mike share a similar philosophy about the importance of real human connections and the value of finding a sense of belonging in our workplace communities. They discuss how FMs can influence the ways their organizations attract and retain talent by understanding our fears and meeting the needs of the stakeholders in a facility. Eric reflects on the inspiration and information he received when interviewing many industry thought-leaders during the Future Proof Summit in 2017, which included a couple of our friends from the “FM Innovator Nation”. Changing the culture of work is an effort that requires involvement by all departments of an organization and Eric believes that facility professionals are uniquely qualified to help deliver messages to their teams while improving employee engagement.

    Connect with Eric on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/erictermuende/

    Visit Eric’s website for his speaking videos & more: https://erictermuende.com/

    Connect with Mike on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikepetrusky/

    Contact Mike to share a comment or book him for your FM-related event in 2018: https://www.mikepetrusky.com/

    Sign up to "Be an FM innovator!®" & get your FREE “Partnering for Excellence” E-book at http://kayrellconnections.com/

  • Mayra Portalatin, RS, SFP is a Senior Professional at Facility Engineering Associates and President-Elect of The Capital Chapter of IFMA with a passion for elevating the FM community. Mayra returns to the show to help Mike Petrusky celebrate another amazing podcast milestone - our 75th episode! They talk about the human side of facility management and offer inspiration and motivation to the “FM Innovator Nation”. Mayra shares her perspectives on the anatomy of being “fearless” as we navigate the rapidly changing workplace, where it is essential to build a strong community that can support you in your FM career. Facility management technology is constantly evolving and Mayra offers expertise and a focus on education to help equip FMs to better understand BIM, Big Data, IoT and other tools. Mike asks Mayra about her goals for the coming year at IFMA and they talk about promoting FM to the next generation as our chapter supports the work being done by the IFMA Foundation. Mike sings a “Steve Miller Band” classic, but in retrospect, we are wondering…does time keep on tickin’… or is it slippin’… into the future!?

    Connect with Mayra on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mayraportalatin/ and Twitter: https://twitter.com/mayraportalatin

    Learn more about FEA: https://www.feapc.com/

    Watch the original video interview with Mike & Mayra: http://kayrellconnections.com/mayra-portalatin-interview

    Find your FM community at http://www.ifmacap.org/ or http://www.ifma.org/

    Connect with Mike on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikepetrusky/

    Contact Mike to share a comment or book him for your FM-related event in 2018: https://www.mikepetrusky.com/

    Sign up to "Be an FM innovator!®" & get your FREE “Partnering for Excellence” E-book at http://kayrellconnections.com/

  • Jimmy Gonsalves, CFM, SFP is a facility management professional with the San Diego Unified School District while he also serves as President of IFMA’s Academic Facilities Council. Mike Petrusky asks Jimmy about the special responsibilities and unique challenges facing FMs in academic settings. They discuss timeless wisdom about human nature and why facility managers must have an intuitive connection with their environment in order to best serve the occupants of their facilities. Jimmy believes that FMs must surround themselves with experts and industry-partners as they prepare for a future where building telemetry is advancing and it will be impossible to know everything about increasingly complex systems. The Academic Facilities Council offers FM practitioners managing educational facilities a chance to connect and share ideas with colleagues that have faced similar challenges, so Jimmy advises they seek professional development by reaching out to our FM community. Mike and Jimmy reflect on their time in Houston at IFMA’s World Workplace and the FMI Summit, while also bonding over their shared appreciation of “big hair 80's rock”, including Whitesnake's "Here I Go Again"!

    Connect with Jimmy on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jamespgonsalves/

    Learn more about IFMA’s Academic Facilities Council: http://www.ifma-afc.org/

    Connect with Mike on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikepetrusky/

    Contact Mike to share a comment or book him for your FM-related event in 2018: https://www.mikepetrusky.com/

    Sign up to "Be an FM innovator!®" & get your FREE “Partnering for Excellence” E-book at http://kayrellconnections.com/

  • Rich Fanelli, IFMA Fellow, is President/Principal at FM Studios (formerly Fanelli McClain, Inc.) where he has served the facility management community by offering interior architecture, facilities planning, and workplace design for over 40 years. Mike Petrusky asks Rich about his contributions to our FM community through teaching, sharing design expertise and his involvement at the Capital Chapter of IFMA. His strategic approach and belief that “form follows function” allows Rich and his team to deliver interior projects that meet the needs of the end-user and take into account long-term business plans. Rich offers advice to facility managers facing a transformative workplace and encourages professionals to have an open mind and to pursue continuous education. Mike and Rich discuss the importance of collaboration and communication when selling design ideas to your organization’s leadership. They share thoughts on the importance of branding, the future of work and BIM modeling, while also sharing a few timeless books on human connections and advancement.

    Connect with Rich on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rich-fanelli-39a1656/

    Learn more about FM Studios: http://www.fmstudios.com

    For more thoughts from Rich, visit the FM Studios Blog: http://www.fanellimcclain.com/news-marquee/

    Connect with Mike on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikepetrusky/

    Contact Mike to share a comment or book him for your FM-related event in 2018: https://www.mikepetrusky.com/

    Sign up to "Be an FM innovator!®" & get your FREE “Partnering for Excellence” E-book at http://kayrellconnections.com/

  • Dr. Roscoe Hightower is Centennial Eminent Scholar Professor and Chair for Facility Management and Marketing at Florida A&M University in Tallahassee, Florida. Mike Petrusky asks Roscoe to share how his services marketing background informs his philosophy on facility management higher education, while he works to increase awareness of the profession and helps to make FM a career of choice. Roscoe discusses the unique approach of FAMU's programs as the university helps their students prepare for future leadership positions in global business. The importance of personal branding in our facility management community is essential and Roscoe shares his views on how individuals can bring value to their customers and be prepared to face the future of managing the built environment. Mike and Roscoe also talk about music, drag racing motorcycles and wisdom from "The Art of War" by General Sun Tzu (not Gordon Gekko)!

    Connect with Roscoe on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/roscoehightower/

    Learn more about FAMU School of Business & Industry: http://www.famu.edu/sbi

    Find Dr. Hightower at FAMU: http://www.famu.edu/index.cfm?sbi&ProfileRoscoeHightower

    Connect with Mike on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikepetrusky/

    Contact Mike to share a comment or book him for your FM-related event in 2018: https://www.mikepetrusky.com/

    Sign up to "Be an FM innovator!®" & get your FREE “Partnering for Excellence” E-book at http://kayrellconnections.com/

  • Lorri Rowlandson is Senior Vice President of Strategy and Innovation for BGIS, a leading provider of real estate management and facilities management services, where she leverages her experience and expertise to deliver "practical innovation" in the workplace. Mike Petrusky asks Lorri about disruptive technologies and the ways industry professionals can embrace change while incorporating new tools into their businesses. Lorri shares her vision for the future workplace and the role that predictive analytics and business intelligence will play as facility managers use data in new ways. She says that organizations will need to collaborate across departments when managing cost, risk and quality, while also enabling enhanced workplace experiences and seeking to improve productivity. Mike and Lorri share stories from IFMA's World Workplace and the CoreNet Global Summit as they discuss the “blurring of lines” in companies today. They focus on the importance of emotional intelligence in high performing cultures and agree that we must balance the implementation of technology with an understanding of the human side in the workplace. Lorri also talks about her appreciation of Seth Godin books and Mike offers his best impersonation of Canadian rock band "Rush" (Spoiler Alert: it's not very good)!

    Connect with Lorri on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lorri-rowlandson-a4a48b17/

    Learn more about BGIS: https://www.bgis.com/

    Connect with Mike on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikepetrusky/

    Contact Mike to share a comment or book him for your FM-related event in 2018: https://www.mikepetrusky.com/

    Sign up to "Be an FM innovator!®" & get your FREE “Partnering for Excellence” E-book at http://kayrellconnections.com/

  • Happy New Year, FM Innovator Nation! We’ll be back with more great new interviews starting next week, but for now, it's Part 2 of our podcast "year in review" featuring singing guests and great inspirational quotes from 2017. Here’s what you will hear on this episode (in order of appearance):

    Movie Moment

    Ep. 42: Robert Graham, CHFM

    Worst Notes (and "best guest duets")

    Ep. 34: Tyrel Melville, FMP

    Ep. 65: Caroline Horton, FMP

    Ep. 60: Pekka Matvejeff, M.Soc.Sc., MBA

    Ep. 67: Renee Stratton

    Ep. 68: Drew DePriest

    Best Quotes (starts at 7:05)

    Ep. 53: Joe Pearson, MBA

    Ep. 23: Dexter Barrow

    Ep. 64: Kati Barklund

    Ep. 59: Alana Dunoff, FMP, IFMA Fellow

    Ep. 51: Peter Ankerstjerne

    Ep. 56: Maureen Roskoski

    Ep. 45: Vik Bangia

    Ep. 47: Jacob Morgan

    Ep. 58: Sonny Garg

    Ep. 31: Elizabeth Dukes

    Ep. 28: Kay Sargent

    Watch Kay Sargent's "The Big Shift" Video Presentation: https://youtu.be/k6_VcOqfyqE

    Contact Mike or book him for your FM-related Event in 2018: https://www.mikepetrusky.com/

    Sign up to "Be an FM innovator!®" & get your FREE “Partnering for Excellence” E-book at http://kayrellconnections.com/

  • Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays, FM Innovator Nation! We’ll be back with more great new interviews in early January, but for this week and next, let’s revisit some of the worst singing and best inspiration from the show over this past year. Here’s what you will find on this episode (in order of appearance):

    Worst Notes

    Ep. 35: Robert Kleimenhagen, Jr., CFM, SFP

    Ep. 39: Katie King, MBA

    Ep. 49: Peter Ankerstjerne

    Ep. 44: Steven C. Early

    Ep. 57: Stan Mitchell

    Ep. 50: Gary McKelvey, Jr.

    Ep. 55: Kelly Whitfield

    Ep. 63: Kate Vitasek

    Best Quotes (starts at 8:55)

    Ep. 52: Ed Ehlers

    Ep. 30: Randall Niznick

    Ep. 34: Tyrel Melville, FMP

    Ep. 37: Jeremy Macdonald

    Ep. 24: Teena Shouse, CFM, IFMA Fellow

    Ep. 27: Kathy Loftus

    Ep. 33: Terry Lipovski

    Contact Mike or book him for your FM-related Event in 2018: https://www.mikepetrusky.com/

    Sign up to "Be an FM innovator!®" & get your FREE “Partnering for Excellence” E-book at http://kayrellconnections.com/

  • Drew DePriest, CEM, LEED AP, WELL AP is an Account Executive at Comfy, a workplace experience app that helps to empower people to inform and control their workplace experiences through machine learning and data insights. For the first time ever, the FM innovator podcast needed to be re-recorded, so check out this “certified fresh” interview! Mike Petrusky asks Drew about workplace experience tools and the adoption of innovative technologies that can enhance the built environment. They discuss challenges that facility managers may face when evaluating the overwhelming amount of new technologies available to them. By understanding their organization’s internal processes and identifying the needs of stakeholders in the workplace, FMs can be better equipped to make decisions. Mike and Drew reminisce about their time at the CoreNet Global Summit in Seattle and at IFMA’s World Workplace in Houston as well as the many personal connections that have been made through this podcast community, “The FM Innovator Nation”. Mike also shares his spoiler-free review of “Star Wars: The Last Jedi” so be sure to reach out and let him know your thoughts about the movie!

    Learn more about Comfy: https://www.comfyapp.com/

    Connect with Drew on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drewdepriest/

    Follow Drew on Twitter: https://twitter.com/drewdepriest

    Past Guests Mentioned on this Episode:

    Renee Stratton - Procon Consulting http://kayrellconnections.com/episode67

    Sonny Garg - Uptake http://kayrellconnections.com/episode58

    Randy Niznick http://kayrellconnections.com/episode30

    Vik Bangia - Verum Consulting http://kayrellconnections.com/episode45

    Contact Mike to talk about “Star Wars” or book him for your FM-related Event in 2018: https://www.mikepetrusky.com/

    Sign up to "Be an FM innovator!®" & get your FREE “Partnering for Excellence” E-book at http://kayrellconnections.com/

  • Renee Stratton, CID, LEED AP ID&C is Director of Space Management and Planning at Procon Consulting, LLC, where she advises clients on interior renovations and dealing with change in the workplace. Mike Petrusky talks with Renee about volunteering at IFMA and the networking fun, educational opportunities, and powerful partnerships that come as a result of years of committed involvement with a local Chapter. Renee shares why investing in associations and conferences is valuable for connecting our FM community and she discusses strategies for change management as organizations seek to reduce their real estate costs. Of course, Mike asks Renee about favorite music choices, which leads to singing and a recap of the “FM Innovator Summit” that took place in Houston. Finally, Renee recommends a business book that was (definitely NOT) written by “Napoleon Dynamite”!

    Learn more about Procon Consulting: http://www.proconconsulting.com/

    Connect with Renee on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rstratton1/

    Register for the CCIFMA Webinar on "Avoiding Cost with Building Information Standards": http://www.ifmacap.org/events/3682/

    Contact Mike with ideas or book him for your FM-related Event in 2018: https://www.mikepetrusky.com/

    Watch the video highlights from The FM Innovator Summit – Houston ’17: https://youtu.be/bL2guf806KM

    Sign up to "Be an FM innovator!®" & get your FREE “Partnering for Excellence” E-book at http://kayrellconnections.com/