Stratagize Podcast

Over 1.5 million people live in strata housing in the Province of British Columbia. Yet given its commonality (and because everyone would prefer to watch reruns of the nightly news than read the Strata Property Act), most people are at a loss when it comes to understanding such an important framework for how many of us live our lives in proximity with one another.

Stratagize features conversations with industry leaders and experts who share their knowledge to demystify an industry that impacts the lives of more than 1 out of 3 British Columbians. Whether you are a council member, owner, investor, or renter this show will cover topics that will improve your experience of strata living.

  • Episode 8: How to service your strata like a Fairmont Hotel

    In this episode, Dale Dyck, Vice President of Property Services with FirstService Residential BC discusses the impact a properly functioning services team can have to bridge the gap left behind by a portfolio-based strata management market.
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  • Episode 7: What you need to know about strata insurance

    In this episode Paul Murcutt, Senior Vice President of BFL Canada gives an overview of the strata insurance market and what stratas can do to minimize the impact of claims.
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  • Episode 6: Strata management is a symphony, not a one-person band

    In this episode Darrin Whitney, Vice President of strata operations talks about the support a strata manager needs to effectively manage strata corporations.
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  • Episode 5: How to be a more effective council member

    In this episode, Brian Duff, the Vice President of Sales for FirstService Residential talks about the single most important element a successful council needs to have and unpacks the six most common personas of council members.
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  • Episode 4: Shaping the future of work

    In this episode, Lydia Tay, Vice President of Human Resources speaks passionately about the role HR plays in shaping engaging and inclusive workspaces.
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  • Episode 3: The ever-changing expectations of strata managers

    In this episode Sean Ingraham, Senior Vice President speaks about the differing business models of strata management companies and how that has an impact on the customer experience.
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  • Episode 2: 30,000 foot view of the strata management industry

    In this episode Chris Churchill, the President of FirstService Residential BC peels back the curtain and gives us some insight into the current state of the strata industry in British Columbia.
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  • Episode 1: Welcome to Stratagize

    In this episode, hosts Brent & James talk about why they created this podcast, and what you can expect.
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