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Welcome to Be a Smarter Homeowner podcast, where hosts, Beth Dodson and John Bodrozic are dedicated to helping you save money and get organized while managing, maintaining, protecting, improving, and eventually buying or selling your largest financial asset and biggest expense, your home. Discover how easy it is to be a smarter homeowner. Having worked with homeowners for over 20 years, your co-hosts are two of the three co-founders of HomeZada, a digital home management software platform th ...
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From Honey-Do to Honey-Done - Smarter Home Maintenance
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40:46Summary In this episode of the Be a Smarter Homeowner podcast, hosts Elizabeth Dodson and John Bodrozic discuss essential home maintenance tasks that homeowners often overlook. They emphasize the importance of understanding different categories of maintenance, including preventative and inspection-oriented tasks. The conversation covers various ins…
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Summary In this episode of the Be a Smarter Homeowner podcast, Elizabeth Dodson and John Bodrozic discuss the complexities of homeownership and how HomeZada serves as a comprehensive platform to manage various aspects of home management. They explore the interconnectedness of home inventory, maintenance, financial insights, and the limitations of u…
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The Smart Way to Inventory Your Home—Photos, Videos & AI
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36:04Summary In this episode of the Be a Smarter Homeowner podcast, hosts Elizabeth Dodson and John Bodrozic discuss the importance of taking a home inventory and provide practical tips on how to get started. They emphasize the significance of documenting valuable items through photographs and videos, and how using tools like HomeZada can streamline the…
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Summary: In this episode of the Be a Smarter Homeowner podcast, hosts Beth Dodson and John Bodrozic discuss the complexities of managing multiple homes, including rental properties, vacation homes, and family residences. They emphasize the importance of home maintenance, inventory management, and understanding the financial implications of owning m…
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Summary: In this episode of the Be a Smarter Homeowner podcast, hosts Beth Dodson and John Bodrozic delve into the essential topic of home maintenance. They discuss what constitutes home maintenance, the importance of seasonal upkeep, and the necessity of having a maintenance schedule. The conversation also touches on the choice between DIY tasks a…
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Unlocking Homeowner AI: Your Financial Ally
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38:07Summary: In this episode of the Be a Smarter Homeowner podcast, hosts Beth Dodson and John Bodrozic discuss the importance of financial visibility for homeowners through the use of Homeowner AI. They explore how homeowners can track their home value, equity, and expenses, emphasizing the need for ongoing financial awareness. The conversation includ…
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From Wishlist to Budget: AI-Powered Remodeling with HomeZada
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47:57Summary: In this episode, Beth Dodson and John Bodrozic explore the complexities of home improvement projects, focusing on the role of AI in remodeling. They discuss the challenges homeowners face in decision-making, budgeting, and material selection, emphasizing the importance of thorough research. The conversation highlights the potential of Home…
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Smarter Remodeling: How Homeowner AI Transforms Project Planning
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40:25Summary: In this episode of Be a Smarter Homeowner, Beth Dodson and John Bodrozic tackle the world of home remodeling — and how Homeowner AI is making it easier, smarter, and far less overwhelming. From upgrading kitchens to redoing landscaping, remodeling is a massive industry filled with major decisions about budget, materials, and scope. Beth an…
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From Floods to Fires: How HomeZada's AI Keeps You Informed
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43:26Summary: In this episode of Be a Smarter Homeowner, hosts Beth Dodson and John Bodrozic explore how AI technology is transforming the way homeowners prepare for severe weather events. They discuss how HomeZada now uses AI to deliver real-time alerts based on your exact property location — not just your city or zip code — helping you act faster when…
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Preparing for Natural Disasters: A Homeowner's Guide
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32:24Summary: In this episode of Be a Smarter Homeowner, co-hosts Beth Dodson and John Bodrozic tackle one of the most vital topics every homeowner needs to hear about: disaster preparedness. Natural disasters — from wildfires and hurricanes to floods, tornadoes, and earthquakes — are increasingly impacting every region of the country. Beth and John bre…
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Out of Sight, Out of Mind: Why You Must Inventory Your Storage Units
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31:44Summary: In this episode of Be a Smarter Homeowner, Beth Dodson and John Bodrozic dive into a topic you might not think about often — what's hiding inside your storage unit or other outbuildings? Whether it's transitional moves, seasonal gear, heirlooms, or forgotten treasures, too many people lose track of what they own simply because it's out of …
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Home Maintenance with AI: A Homeowner's Best Friend
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42:00Summary In this episode, Beth Dodson and John Bedrozik delve into the world of Homeowner AI, focusing on its application in home maintenance. They discuss the challenges homeowners face in managing maintenance tasks, the importance of preventative maintenance, and how AI can simplify the process. The conversation highlights personal experiences, th…
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Title Revolutionizing Home Inventory with AI Summary In this episode of the Be a Smarter Homeowner podcast, hosts Beth Dodson and John Bodrozic explore the intersection of home inventory management and AI technology. They discuss the importance of understanding fixed assets versus personal property, the significance of photo composition for accurat…
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From Chaos to Control - Home Inventory Tips for Multiple Properties
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37:13Summary In this episode of the Be a Smarter Homeowner podcast, hosts Beth Dodson and John Bodrozic discuss the complexities and benefits of owning multiple homes. They explore various scenarios of multiple home ownership, the importance of managing home inventory, and how technology like HomeZada can simplify the process. The conversation also touc…
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Summary In this episode of the Be a Smarter Homeowner podcast, hosts Beth Dodson and John Bodrozic discuss the complexities and stresses associated with moving. They emphasize the importance of having a home inventory to manage belongings effectively during a move, including planning, purging unnecessary items, and utilizing professional help. The …
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Homeowner AI Unlocked: How Smart Tech is Revolutionizing Home Management
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36:36Summary In this episode of the Be a Smarter Homeowner podcast, hosts Beth Dodson and John Bodrozic delve into the transformative role of AI in home management, specifically focusing on Homeowner AI. They discuss the unique needs of homeowners, the homeowner journey, and how generative AI can enhance the homeowner experience by providing tailored, p…
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Homeowner AI - The Future of Smarter Living Starts Here
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32:42Title "Homeowner AI: The Future of Smarter Living Starts Here" Summary In this episode of the Be a Smarter Homeowner podcast, hosts Beth Dodson and John Bodrozic delve into the transformative role of AI in home management, specifically focusing on Homeowner AI. They discuss the unique needs of homeowners, the homeowner journey, and how generative A…
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From Roommates to Relationships: The Essential Guide to Home Inventory & Life Changes
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34:56Title From Roommates to Relationships: The Essential Guide to Home Inventory & Life Changes Summary In this episode of the Be a Smarter Homeowner podcast, Beth Dodson and John Bodrozic discuss the importance of home inventory in relation to significant life events such as cohabitation and divorce. They explore how documenting personal property can …
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Summary In this episode, Beth Dodson and John Bodrozic discuss the importance of home inventory management through HomeZada, particularly in the context of estate planning and end-of-life decisions. They explore the distinction between fixed assets and personal belongings, the emotional and financial implications of inheritance, and the benefits of…
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On today’s episode, we discuss our tips for house flipping. Most people are aware of the HGTV version that shows a complete home remodel in a 1-hour episode. This conversation helps to peel back the layers and walk-through the financial and physical aspects that are crucial to executing a flip. Listen to learn the steps and processes to know what h…
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How Health and Home Maintenance Go Hand and Hand
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31:30We want to speak about how your home can impact your health. You might not realize but regular home maintenance plays an important role in protecting you from illness. On today's episode, we discuss four key components to consider when thinking of your health as it relates to your home. Listen as we give helpful tips related to air, water, fire and…
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Projects You Can Do Yourself During Home Remodeling Month
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28:38May is Home Remodeling Month but we don’t need to always do large and expensive projects. We can transform our homes with simple, low-cost, DIY projects. In this episode, we discuss the different types of projects you can do that are affordable, easy and can often be completed in a weekend. Tune in to hear our tips to refresh your home with simple …
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How to Get Your Home Ready to Sell or List With Jill Elliott
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32:21For homeowners getting ready to sell their homes, what can or should you do to get your home ready to list? On today's episode, John and Beth are talking with Jill Elliott, a Broker Associate with over 10 years of experience in all aspects of real estate. Jill brings her realtor experience to share tips on what homeowners can do to list a home. She…
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How to Interview a Contractor for a Remodel Project
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27:55Interviewing a remodeling contractor for some may seem challenging. But we have some simple tips to help you have a fabulous relationship with your contractor. In today’s episode, we walk through the steps to consider before, during, and after a remodel project. Listen in to learn the tips and tricks on how to start your project off on the right fo…
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Many homeowners are investing in vacation homes or rental properties. And because they are investing in owning multiple homes, they have added concerns. We are going to talk about these additional concerns and what you need to do in order to successfully manage more than one home. Listen as we discuss maintenance schedules, the benefits of hiring a…
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The COVID-19 pandemic has forever changed the face of America’s workplace. In fact, an increasing number of folks might find their “new office” feels a lot like home – because it is literally their home. Our post-pandemic “return to the office” may look different with hybrid or fully remote work models rapidly rising in popularity. Studies from Acc…
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When it comes to homeownership, first-time homeowners often have challenges. These challenges often surround home maintenance. Understanding the types of home maintenance that are necessary to manage a home and why home maintenance is important to keeping a home operating properly. If as a first-time homeowner, you need to hire someone to help with…
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Get Your Home Organized with Susie Hayman
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32:20January is Get Organized Month. With that one of the best places to start is by taking a home inventory or organizing other areas around the home. In today’s episode, Beth is talking with the past president of NAPO (National Association of Professional Organizers), Susie Hayman to discuss organization and what we can do to be better organized. We w…
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In today’s episode, John and Beth talk about home finances. Which includes more than just the aspects of buying or selling a home. We discuss the financial nuances of home buying, but we also talk about the importance of tracking and managing ongoing finances as a homeowner. We break down common homeowner’s expenses, how to prepare for them and sav…
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In today’s episode, John and Beth talk about how to manage home improvements. We talk about the culture's obsession with home improvements and discuss some of the most common problems that homeowners face with home improvement projects. John and Beth talk about budgets, hiring contractors, and how to make a plan for your home projects. At the end o…
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In today’s episode, John and Beth talk about how to manage the ever growing accumulation of home-owning documents. From mortgage contracts, appraisals, and home warranties to important receipts and owners manuals – the stack usually grows faster than we can manage. While the bulk of home documents may still be in paper format, there is an appealing…
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John and Beth are here to share with you their tips and suggestions, as well as interviews with industry experts, with the goal of helping you become a smarter homeowner. Once we buy a home, we now ask ourselves the question... Now what? Today’s episode focuses on the value of maintaining your home, including home maintenance and all the different …
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The Be A Smarter Homeowner podcast is hosted by John Bodrozic and Elizabeth Dodson, the co-founders of HomeZada. The word ‘home’ means different things to different people. In this episode John and Elizabeth discuss various types of homes, from farms to townhouses as well as all aspects of home management. Home management includes collectibles, the…
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What is a Home Inventory and Why You Need One?
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30:30Welcome to the Be A Smarter Homeowner Podcast, today your hosts John Bodrozic and Beth Dodson are focusing on what a home inventory is and the reasons why they are recommended. As a homeowner, you may have not even thought about doing an inventory on your home, but if you need to make a claim it can be very helpful. Not just for insurance claims, h…
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In today's episode, Beth Dodson and John Bodrozic share a bit of their background in entrepreneurship and their journey as homeowners. Then, Beth and John explain the inspiration behind HomeZada and what the process was like developing an all-in-one suite of apps to manage your home. Then, the two discuss why they wanted to start the Be A Smarter H…
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Ep 17: Duke and Councilperson Ellen Robertson
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27:03On the newest episode of the 'All Things Richmond' podcast, Duke chats with Councilperson Ellen Robertson, a 17 year veteran of Richmond's City Council. Ellen has worked diligently on numerous issues over her tenure in Manchester and other neighborhoods in her district. Hear what Ellen thinks is important for Richmond to focus on over the next four…
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In the latest episode of All Things Richmond, we were able to sit down with the mad genius himself, Ted Elmore, to discuss his plans for BridgeparkRVA. Bridgepark is one of the most ambitious and awesome projects that we've heard about in a while and would do wonderful things for connecting Downtown and Manchester with the river. Check out Ted's pr…
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We are fortunate to have had the opportunity to sit with the one and only (um... 2 and only?) Sean and Darren from Atlas Realty Group - Dodson Properties! We love these guys and what they have done in the Richmond area. If you don't know who they are, they are a "boutique" real estate company (meaning they focus on their clients and a concentrated …
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Ep 14: Duke Dodson and James Crenshaw of Gather
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19:21We're back with another #AllThingsRichmond podcast! We were lucky to be joined by James Crenshaw from Gather this week to discuss how Gather started and where it is going moving forward. Here are some of the highlights: - The podcast was filmed at Gather City Center (which will be opening July 17th) - James started his career at Alcoa after college…
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Ep 1: Duke Dodson and Andy Beach of UrbanCore
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16:47In Episode 1 of the "All Things Richmond" podcast brought to you by Dodson Property Management, Duke Dodson sits down with Andy Beach of UrbanCore Construction. UrbanCore is a premiere construction and development company in Richmond, Va responsible for invigorating some of the most popular neighborhoods in the city. They discuss what Scott's Addit…
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Ep 13: Duke Dodson and Shawn Boyer of GoHappy!
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32:35In our latest episode of the All Things Richmond podcast, Duke is joined by a local hero and good friend of his, Shawn Boyer! Shawn started Snagajob (now Snag), and most recently started goHappy. Shawn discusses how he put an emphasis on company culture to attract and maintain the best employees in the market, which Dodson also places a huge emphas…
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Ep 12: Duke Dodson and Chauncey Jenkins aka Chance Fischer
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43:25In this episode of the All Things Richmond podcast, we were joined by Chance Fischer (aka State of Mind)! Chance and Duke discuss everything from his journey in growing up in Richmond to Cornell University, to the Jefferson Hotel Richmond and to his upcoming plans for the year. He is now the general manager of Lemaire Restaurant and continues to re…
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We're back with another All Things RVA podcast! This week, Duke sat down with Jeff Kelley of Kelley. They discuss topics such as how Jeff started his business and why he loves running a small business, his involvement in the Navy Hill/North of Broad development which will bring jobs, affordable housing, and a new arena in lieu of the Coliseum. They…
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Happy Friday! Welcome to episode 10 of the All Things Richmond podcast. Kelli Lemon was kind enough to join us for this episode. Duke and Kelli discuss Kelli's journey from sports marketing to DJ to Mama J's to Coffee With Strangers RVA to the up and coming Urban Hang Suite RVA to her vision for Richmond's future and what is to come. Thanks for joi…
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In the latest episode of the All Things Richmond podcast, Duke chats with Lawson McNeil Wijesooriya. They cover a range of topics including how she helped revive Urban Hope, her involvement with Blue Sky Fund, and how she started Scoop RVA. Lawson has been serving all demographics in the Richmond and Church Hill areas, and we are thankful for all o…
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Ep 8: Duke Dodson and David Foster of High Point Barber Shop
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23:14Welcome to episode 8 of the All Things Richmond Podcast! We thoroughly enjoyed talking with David Foster about his journey to Richmond after growing up in Wilkes-Barre (near Scranton for all of you Office fans), how his idea for High Point Barbershop & Shave Parlor came about, and the growth of his business since opening in 2014. Thanks for joining…
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Ep 7: Duke Dodson and John Reinhold of RVA Mag
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27:28Episode 7 of the All Things Richmond podcast is here! Duke sits down with John Reinhold of RVA Magazine to discuss how he got into the Richmond scene, the growth of RVA Magazine over the years, the purchase of Gay RVA, and his favorite local hotspots. Thanks so much for joining the podcast, John. It was a great conversation!…
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Ep 6: Duke Dodson and Marc Cheatham of The Cheats Movement
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36:41Check out the latest episode of our All Things Richmond Podcast! We were lucky to have Marc Cheatham join us to discuss The Cheats Movement. The Cheats Movement highlights more than just hip hop and covers topics such as community highlights, local politics, and much more. Thanks for joining us, Marc! What an awesome discussion!…
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Ep 5: Duke Dodson and Faith Wilkerson of Unlocking RVA
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18:54In episode 5 of the All Things RVA, All Things Property Management podcast, Duke sits down Faith Wilkerson of UnlockingRVA to discuss how Unlocking RVA started, it's incredible impact on Richmond dwellers, and some of her favorite local hot-spots. This is a fun interview you won't want to miss! Thanks for joining our podcast, Faith!…
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Ep 4: Duke Dodson and Ajay Brewer of Brewer's Cafe
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24:12Episode 4 of the All Things Richmond podcast is now live! Duke Dodson sits with Ajay Brewer in this episode to discuss Brewer's Cafe, Brewer's three-year-old entrepreneur, the growth of Manchester, and where Richmond is heading. This is a really powerful discussion on the growth of Richmond. Thanks for sitting with us, Brewer's Café!…
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