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Brian Langhorst is the owner of Eustis Chair, a furnituremanufacturer headquartered in Boston and manufactured in upstate New York. Brian joins Liz to talk about the benefits ofchoosing sustainable furniture.
In this episode, you will learn about:
-Eustisâ proprietary joint system
-benefits of sustainable and investment furniture for Greekhouses
-realistic lead-time factors
-his 3 key pieces of advice for furniture procurement inâsignature spacesâ
Website: www.eustischair.com
FB: Eustis Chair
IG: Eustis Chair
Linked In: Eustis Chair (company page)
Linked In: Brian Langhorst
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So youâre ready to update your chapter houseâŠnow what?
Liz shares her advice on things you need to know when hiring a designer. She covers what to know before you get started, questions to ask when interviewing candidates, and factors to consider in the decision-making process.
IG: PDR Interiors
FB: PDR Interiors
Tiktok: PDR Interiors
LinkedIn: Liz Toombs
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With over 90 sorority housing projects under their belt, Liz and her team at PDR know a thing or two about what makes a project successful. Theyâve compiled a list of these key characteristics and Liz walks you through each one in this episode of Sorority Chat. This is a must-listen if your chapterâs house corporation board is considering embarking on a facility update of any scale.
Connect with Liz and the PDR team online:
IG: PDR Interiors
FB: PDR Interiors
Tiktok: PDR Interiors
LinkedIn: Liz Toombs
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Jessica Blevins is a 22 year member of Delta Zeta sorority and lived in her chapter house for 3 years. She is a long-time member of both her local alumnae chapter in Columbus, Ohio and DZ’s online alumnae chapter, Surfing Sisters. Jessica has served in many volunteer roles on the local, state and national levels.
Jessica has worked at Delta Gamma Office of Housing for 10 years, the last 5 of which has been in property management. In her previous job, she acted as a television news producer.
In this episode you will learn:
-Jessica’s path to sorority housing, and the transferrable skills she brought from her first profession
-the role her Greek experience at Depauw University plays in her life
-how housing offices determine a timeline for chapter housing projects
-what it is like to work for an organization other than your own
FB:
Jessica Blevins
Delta Gamma Fraternity
IG:
Jblev12
deltagamma_EO
LinkedIn:
Jessica Blevins
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Dan Duncan and Kelley Schillig, of Tri Delta Housing, have a combined 30 years of Greek property management experience. They come to Sorority Chat to share their method for preserving a chapterâs history and ensuring the facility tells the chapterâs story.
In this episode you will learn:
-how to address a plethora of chapter composites
-what to consider when digitizing composites
-tips for what items should be on display in the sorority house
-what pieces need to make it to your organizations headquarters or executive office for preservation
-how to tell your chapterâs story well utilizing your archivist
FB:
Kelley Schillig
Dan Duncan (dan.duncan.18)
Delta Delta Delta
IG:
Kelley Schillig
tridelta
LinkedIn:
Kelley Schillig
Dan Duncan (Dan-Duncan-Housing)
Tri Delta
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Shelley Pulliam has served for many years as a house corp board member for the Gamma Phi Beta chapter at Oklahoma State University, 10 of which were as president. Through her years
of service there have been construction projects and catastrophes along with the normal day to day tasks of running a facility. Shelley joins Liz to breakdown what that experience of running a
chapter house is like.
In this episode you will learn:
-the role of a house corp board member and the benefits of serving
-how to approach a chapter house renovation/construction project and the timeline for such
projects
-how to assemble a strong team for managing a sorority facility
-the challenges house corp boards face. FB: Shelley Pulliam
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Liz is joined by Katie Bodlak, a Pi Beta Phi from Milliken University to talk about recruitment. Katie has served in a variety pf leadership roles within her chapter, including VP of Recruitment and is now going on to serve as a Leadership Consultant. If you are going through recruitment this year- either as a PNM or as an active- this episode is for you!
In this episode you will learn:
-About recruitment from 3 perspectives: PNM, active, and VP of Recruitment
-What to expect during your participation in sorority recruitment
-How to prepare
-COVIDâs effect on recruiting on college campuses
FB: Katie Bodlak
IG: katiebodlak
LinkedIn: Katie Bodlak
TikTok: katiebodlak
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Liz and Erika share some behind the scenes details of life at PDR.
In this episode youâll learn about:
-Erikaâs journey at PDR
-their online course, Interior Decorating 101: Sorority Edition
-what past projects have a special meaning to them
Website: pdr-interiors.com
FB: PDR interiors
IG: pdrinteriors
TikTok: pdr_interiors
YouTube: PDR Interiors
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Tara Stewart, a Kappa Alpha Theta from Eastern Kentucky University and professional organizer shares her best tips for organizing small college spaces- be it sorority house rooms, dorms, or apartments. She brings great ideas and offers specific product suggestions to make living in a small space easy and functional. Check out her Amazon shopping list link below.
In this episode you will learn:
-How to approach purging BEFORE you begin organizing
-Specific ways to maximize organizing clothes/shoes/makeup/food in your sorority house room
-A fun fact about Liz and Ramen NoodlesâŠ
Website: www.taramstewart.com
FB: Tara Lexington KY Organizing
IG: Tara Stewart
LinkedIn: Tara M Stewart
Tiktok: taramstewart
Pinterest: taramstewart20
Amazon Shopping link: https://www.amazon.com/shop/taramstewart/list/BY885DB6A8W9
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Amy Poklinkoski, Director of Housing for Alpha Delta Pi joins Sorority Chat this week. She has
garnered a wealth of knowledge over the last decade while working at sorority headquarters
and in sales for a Greek food service provider. Her passion for the industry shines through in
the stories she tells and insights she shares.
In this episode you will learn:
-about ADPi’s hybrid housing model (IHC)
-insights from working as both a vendor partner and a housing representative
-the surprising impact COVID has had on sorority housing
Website: https://www.alphadeltapi.org/
FB: Alpha Delta Pi EO
IG: alphadeltapi
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Jennifer Daniel, owner of Polished Peyton chats with Liz about her tips for recruitment participation. Polished Peyton is an etiquette company established on St Simonâs Island, but the firmâs reach spans the country via the online classes offered. Jennifer is a Kappa Kappa Gamma from LSU, and she uses her first-hand knowledge of recruitment to advise young women on best practices. This is not your mamaâs etiquette advice!
In this episode you will learn:
-relevancy of etiquette in the world and todayâs greek life
-tips to stand out during and after recruitment parties, both as a potential new member (PNM) and as an active chapter member
-about her FREE online sorority recruitment focusing on leadership skills, philanthropy and building lasting friendships
Website: www.polishedpeyton.com
FB: Jennifer Daniel
FB: The Etiquette Essentials
IG: Polished Peyton
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Woody Ratterman is the managing partner for CSL Management and brings over 25 years of experience in operations consulting, risk management and capital raising to the Greek housing world. He is a Beta Theta Pi from Middle Tennessee State University (MTSU), where he still assists with chapter operations.
In this episode you will learn:
-best practices for everyday sorority house management
-tips for preparing for a major project
-guidance for efficiency in operations
Website: www.cslmanagement.com
FB: Woody Ratterman
FB: CSL Management
IG: cslmanagement
LinkedIn: Woody Ratterman
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Bill Shaub, VP of sales at the Brill Company joins Liz to talk about the benefits of domestically produced furniture. Brill, a Michigan-based furniture manufacturer, produces furniture for the college and greek housing markets.
In this episode, youâll learn:
-how domestically produced furniture improves lead-times for your chapter house projects
-the sustainability benefits of local manufacturers
-a greater understanding of value vs price when buying sorority house furniture
-the benefits of planning ahead for purchases
Website: www.brillcompany.com
LinkedIn: Bill Shaub
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Jack Dawson is the president of College Fresh, a family-owned higher education food service company headquartered in Champaign, Illinois. Jackâs approach to business: âI believe in focusing on our clientsâ needs by fostering their trust through fair partnerships, accountability and providing honest and positive solutions. By upholding these practices and instilling these values as a part of our corporate culture, College Fresh has grown exponentially since its inception in 2010. We now operate in over 200 chapters on 50 campuses with over 900 employees nationwide. â
In this episode you will learn:
-the evolution of College Fresh from small business to powerhouse food service provider
-the role food plays in your chapter house experience
-differences between hiring a private chef vs food service company
-what your sorority house kitchen needs
Website: www.collegefresh.net
IG: collegefreshays
LinkedIn: Jack Dawson
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Casey Keller serves as the Executive Director for the National Housing Corporation (NHC) at Sigma Kappa. Casey brings her expertise of association management, leadership development, and strategic planning to the world of greek housing. You can hear her energy and enthusiasm for her work during her conversation with Liz.
In this episode, youâll learn:
-how to make your chapter house more relevant to todayâs collegians
-the importance of making decisions that are sustainable
-how campus and chapter culture affect housing decisions
-Caseyâs predictions for the future of sorority housing
IG: caseykeller72
IG: sigmakappasorority
FB: Sigma Kappa
Linked In: Casey Keller
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For over a decade, Liz Toombs and her team at PDR Interiors have worked in the sorority housing world beautifying spaces on college campuses across the country. Liz is an alumna of the Epsilon chapter of Alpha Gamma Delta at the University of Kentucky. She and her team have connected with some amazing people along the way in the realm of property management, food service, furniture, the chapter members themselves, and so many more. This show will highlight the wealth of knowledge from those contacts on the topics of Greek housing, decorating, and beyondâŠ
In this episode youâll learn:
-who is Liz Toombs and PDR Interiors
-the reasons Liz started the podcast
-what to expect from the show
Website: www.pdr-interiors.com
IG: pdrinteriors
FB: PDR Interiors
LinkedIn: Liz Toombs
YouTube: PDR Interiors
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Hosted by Liz Toombs, owner of PDR Interiors and Alpha Gamma Delta alumnae.
