Best Pbsa Podcasts (2026)

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Q&A Special: Anti-social behaviour, Is PBSA a Help or a Hindrance? HMO Voids, Millennial parents, Desks in Bedrooms, Fair Usage for Utilities and Tax Chat 53:25

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Send us a text This week, Sarah Canning, Deenie Lee and Dan Smith tackle some of the questions sent it by our listeners. Thank you to Katherine Austin, Clayre Massey, Ross Halliday, Paul Mercer, Dave Amor, Tim Stephens, Kelly-anne Watson and Sam Scott for your questions. We cover: - Marketing to millennial parents - Do desks still belong in bedroom…

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543 - Not All Times Are Equal 6:39

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All Episodes are inside Skyway Central© Click here to access your Contracting Officer Podcast 2.0 License and start listening today!By Kevin Jans, Paul Schauer, Contracting Officer, government Contracting, proposal management, proposal writing, targeting, contract administration, contract management, subcontracting

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542- Opening the Box After the Shutdown—What Actually Changed 6:39

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All Episodes are inside Skyway Central© Click here to access your Contracting Officer Podcast 2.0 License and start listening today!By Kevin Jans, Paul Schauer, Contracting Officer, government Contracting, proposal management, proposal writing, targeting, contract administration, contract management, subcontracting

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541 - Another Way the Government Buys Services 6:39

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All Episodes are inside Skyway Central© Click here to access your Contracting Officer Podcast 2.0 License and start listening today!By Kevin Jans, Paul Schauer, Contracting Officer, government Contracting, proposal management, proposal writing, targeting, contract administration, contract management, subcontracting

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Student Accommodation Podcast Summit #2 - Reflecting & Projecting with Special Guests Jenny Shaw, Stephen Willis & Timothy Owen 55:35

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Send us a text Our special bonus episode brings together some of the sharpest minds in the sector for a timely and thought-provoking conversation on where student accommodation is heading next. Sarah Canning, Deenie Lee and Dan Smith are joined by Timothy Owen of Birmingham University, Jenny Shaw and Stephen Willis of Kexgill to tackle the big issu…

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540 - The 3 Deciders (Revisited) 6:39

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All Episodes are inside Skyway Central© Click here to access your Contracting Officer Podcast 2.0 License and start listening today!By Kevin Jans, Paul Schauer, Contracting Officer, government Contracting, proposal management, proposal writing, targeting, contract administration, contract management, subcontracting

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539 - PBSA: From Tasks To Outcomes 6:39

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All Episodes are inside Skyway Central© Click here to access your Contracting Officer Podcast 2.0 License and start listening today!By Kevin Jans, Paul Schauer, Contracting Officer, government Contracting, proposal management, proposal writing, targeting, contract administration, contract management, subcontracting

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Why Marketplaces aren't just for PBSA, Is Labour Making the Housing Crisis Worse for Renters and What Exactly Is Subscription Living? 36:52

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Send us a text Sarah Canning, Deenie Lee and Dan Smith are back in the latest episode of Housed, to discuss: - Marketplaces & university accommodation - Their reaction to the Budget - is Labour making the housing crisis worse for Renters? - And what exactly is subscription living? Stay up to date on Housed podcast via its LinkedIn page. Dan Smith i…

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Scaling Hospitality Through Automation with Alexander Limpert (RentalReady / GuestReady) 38:39

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In this week’s Pillow Talk Sessions, Jessica Gillingham and Kristian Lupinski speak with Alexander Limpert, the founder behind RentalReady and GuestReady, to unpack how automation, data, and AI are transforming operational efficiency in short-term rentals. 💡 Highlights include: 🤖 How RentalReady became the first PMS to integrate OpenAI, now powerin…

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538 - Skyway GovCon Frameworks 6:39

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All Episodes are inside Skyway Central© Click here to access your Contracting Officer Podcast 2.0 License and start listening today!By Kevin Jans, Paul Schauer, Contracting Officer, government Contracting, proposal management, proposal writing, targeting, contract administration, contract management, subcontracting

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The Amenities Battle - what is BTR without them? The Missing Middle Excluded from Shared Living, Affordable vs affordable, Void Room Innovations and Where are all the University Courses Going? 40:13

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Send us a text In this episode, Sarah, Dan and Deenie deep dive into; - The battle of amenities - The missing middle - Affordable vs affordable - Being futurists - Void room innovations - And where are all the university courses going? Stay up to date on Housed podcast via its LinkedIn page. Dan Smith is Founder of RESI Consultancy and Co-Founder o…

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Episode 55: Mike Coffey on Building a Purpose-Driven Business, Podcasting, and Finding Joy in the Hard Way 54:40

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Send us a text In this episode of Behind the Screens, I sit down with Mike Coffey, founder of Imperative, host of the Good Morning HR podcast, and a familiar force in the background screening world. If you think you know Mike—think again. From his early days managing chinchillas and tearing up carpet with P90X, to founding one of the industry’s mos…

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537 - Contract Management Planning (w/ Angela Jacobs) 6:41

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All Episodes are inside Skyway Central© Click here to access your Contracting Officer Podcast 2.0 License and start listening today!By Kevin Jans, Paul Schauer, Contracting Officer, government Contracting, proposal management, proposal writing, targeting, contract administration, contract management, subcontracting

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PBSA vs HMOs is the gap getting wider? Is this the year of the re-booker? Why Pricing & Incentives Involves Fighting with Investors, The Sector need to get more Political and why Ops teams are Heroes 47:58

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Send us a text The hosts are dissecting a lot in this week's episode - here's a breakdown of what they discussed: - PBSA vs HMOs is the gap going to get wider? - Are we losing the affordable end of the market? - Is the timing of the marketing to students going to shift? - Do we need to get more political as a shared living sector? - Is this the yea…

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Rethinking UK Housing with Jason Hardman (CBRE) 37:19

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In this week’s Pillow Talk Sessions, Jessica Gillingham and Kristian Lupinski sit down with Jason Hardman, Head of UK Living at CBRE, to explore how policy, planning, and private capital are reshaping the UK’s housing future. 💡 Highlights include: 🏡 Why housing models must evolve to reflect modern lifestyles and longer life spans 🏘️ How institution…

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Episode 54: Lessons in Leadership, Legacy, and Listening – A Conversation with Mary Poquette 52:30

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Send us a text "If you're going to call yourself an expert, make sure you are one." In this episode of Behind the Screens, I sit down with Mary Poquette, a pioneer in the background screening industry, co-chair of PBSA in its earliest years, and recipient of the Mike Sankey Lifetime Achievement Award. What follows is a rich, funny, and deeply insig…

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536 - GovCon Meets Chesterton's Fence 6:41

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All Episodes are inside Skyway Central© Click here to access your Contracting Officer Podcast 2.0 License and start listening today!By Kevin Jans, Paul Schauer, Contracting Officer, government Contracting, proposal management, proposal writing, targeting, contract administration, contract management, subcontracting

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Sector Realism, Rebooking Kicks Off, The Reputation of Renting And Ask the Expert Special on The Renters’ Rights Act - what you can do NOW to prepare 52:43

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Send us a text In this week's episode: - The Class Foundation Conference round-up - Sector realism - The affordability slide - Let’s get positive about renting - Plus Ask the Expert on the Renters’ Rights Act with Amanda McNeil Partner, Head of Real Estate, Howard Kennedy LLP. The episode covers data from St. James’s Place Real Life Advice 2025 rep…

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Episode 53: From Pager Sales to Legal Powerhouse in Screening with Kellie O’Shea 52:13

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Send us a text She sold beepers from a car trunk—and now she shapes the future of background screening law. This is Kellie O’Shea’s journey. In this unforgettable episode, I sit down with Kellie O’Shea, General Counsel at Creative Services, Inc. (CSI) and PBSA Board Member, to talk about hustle, heart, and the “it depends” moments that make up life…

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535 - Moving at the Speed of GovCon 6:39

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All Episodes are inside Skyway Central© Click here to access your Contracting Officer Podcast 2.0 License and start listening today!By Kevin Jans, Paul Schauer, Contracting Officer, government Contracting, proposal management, proposal writing, targeting, contract administration, contract management, subcontracting

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Kitchens not Gyms Build Real Community, Tech vs Humans - what do tenants want? Keeping Residents 'Sticky' in BTR and Empowering the Next Generation of Real Estate Professionals 38:50

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Send us a text This week the hosts, discuss what can be learnt from Appleby Blue Almshouse. A high-quality social collective housing for older people in Bermondsey, which has recently been awarded the RIBA Stirling Prize 2025 for it's outward-facing, community-first design. They discuss: - Reducing loneliness - Tech vs humans - Keeping residents ‘s…

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The Future of Casual Living with Asli Kutlucan (TFE Hotels) 50:05

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In this week’s Pillow Talk Sessions, Jessica Gillingham and co-host Kristian Lupinski sit down with Asli Kutlucan, CEO Europe at TFE Hotels, to explore how the company is bridging the gap between hotels and homes with its fast-growing Adina and MM:MT (Moment) brands. In this episode, Asli shares: 🏨 Why casual living is the next evolution of modern …

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Episode 52: The Path to Purpose: Carl Cogdill on Leadership, Legacy, and the Power of Public Records 36:05

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Send us a text In this engaging episode of Behind the Screens: Conversations with Background Screening Pros, I sit down with Carl Cogdill—longtime industry veteran, founder of Astute Public Records, and one of the sharpest minds in the business. From his beginnings with dreams of becoming a Maryland State Trooper to his unexpected journey into the …

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534 - Government Shutdown Planning 6:39

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All Episodes are inside Skyway Central© Click here to access your Contracting Officer Podcast 2.0 License and start listening today!By Kevin Jans, Paul Schauer, Contracting Officer, government Contracting, proposal management, proposal writing, targeting, contract administration, contract management, subcontracting

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533 - 2025 Threshold Updates 6:39

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All Episodes are inside Skyway Central© Click here to access your Contracting Officer Podcast 2.0 License and start listening today!By Kevin Jans, Paul Schauer, Contracting Officer, government Contracting, proposal management, proposal writing, targeting, contract administration, contract management, subcontracting

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Is Social Media Undervalued in the Sector? Are Investors Getting More Realistic? The Unite Share Price and Have Wellbeing Claims Become a Box-Ticking Exercise? Plus data from Cushman & Wakefield and Native ... 41:24

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Send us a text Dan Smith is back to join Deenie Lee and Sarah Canning for episode 77 of Housed. As well as hearing about Dan's new arrival, the team discuss: - Labour's pledge to build 1.5 million Homes - The native Student life in 2025/26 report - Whether social media is undervalued as a marketing tool - Operators using box-ticking wellbeing claim…

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Community, Affordability & Long-Term Value with Stephanie Smith (Muse) 40:10

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In this week’s Pillow Talk Sessions, Jessica Gillingham and Kristian Lupinski sit down with Stephanie Smith, Head of Residential at Muse, to unpack how thoughtful design, data, and collaboration are shaping the next era of residential living in the UK. 💡 Highlights include: 🏡 Why responsive service and maintenance matter more than flashy amenities …

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Episode 51: Dynamic Leadership and Strategic Growth – A Conversation with Bianca Lager 1:00:38

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Send us a text In this episode of Behind the Screens, I sit down with Bianca Lager, a respected strategic growth consultant, former CEO, and longtime thought leader in social media screening. Bianca takes us through her fascinating career—from building one of the first social media background screening companies to becoming a LinkedIn Learning inst…

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532 - The "Overhaul" of FAR Part 5 6:39

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All Episodes are inside Skyway Central© Click here to access your Contracting Officer Podcast 2.0 License and start listening today!By Kevin Jans, Paul Schauer, Contracting Officer, government Contracting, proposal management, proposal writing, targeting, contract administration, contract management, subcontracting

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Re-Release 223 - ShutDown Recovery 22:57

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All Episodes are inside Skyway Central© Click here to access your Contracting Officer Podcast 2.0 License and start listening today!By Kevin Jans, Paul Schauer, Contracting Officer, government Contracting, proposal management, proposal writing, targeting, contract administration, contract management, subcontracting

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How Renting Can Innovate Faster Than Sales, Is there really a Student Quota in BTR? Why do we still need Women only Awards? With guest host Brendan Geraghty. 49:09

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Send us a text In the latest of episode of Housed, Sarah Canning, guest host Brendan Geraghty and Deenie Lee discuss: - Key takeaways from the Bisnow Student Accommodation Summit - Underwriting gaps, slow valuations, and student share assumptions - Rental as a housing laboratory: PBSA, co-living, later living, SFR - Design, density, and standards f…

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Episode 50: Inside PBSA: Melissa Sorenson on Leading the Global Background Screening Movement 39:27

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Send us a text In this milestone 50th episode of Behind the Screens, I sit down with Melissa Sorenson, Executive Director of the Professional Background Screening Association (PBSA), for a candid conversation about the past, present, and future of our industry. Melissa opens up about her journey from law school to leading PBSA through some of its b…

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531 - The 6 Ps of Commerciality - Part 2 (with Troy Small) 6:39

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All Episodes are inside Skyway Central© Click here to access your Contracting Officer Podcast 2.0 License and start listening today!By Kevin Jans, Paul Schauer, Contracting Officer, government Contracting, proposal management, proposal writing, targeting, contract administration, contract management, subcontracting

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Living away at University - dangerous headlines, Stigma of HMOs, Drivers in BTR and Co-Living and should the sector be concerned about buying and selling houses getting easier? Plus a BIG announcement ... 34:14

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Send us a text In the latest of episode of Housed, Sarah Canning, Dan Smith and Deenie Lee discuss: 👉 Living away at university - is there a PR issue? 👉 Why is there a stigma about HMOs? 👉 The key drivers in BTR and Co-living 👉 Should developers and investors be worried about buying getting easier? The episode includes references to the BBC News ar…

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Global Student Housing Trends with Joe Persechino (Yugo) 49:38

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In this week’s Pillow Talk Sessions, Jessica Gillingham and Kristian Lupinski sit down with Joe Persechino, COO of Yugo, to unpack the global growth trajectory of student accommodation and the strategies needed to meet demand. 💡 Highlights from the conversation: 🌍 Why student numbers are rising from 240M to 400M by 2050 📊 Why markets like the UK ar…

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Episode 49: Behind the First Background Check: A Conversation with Industry Pioneer Steve Brownstein 41:19

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Send us a text Before databases were a click away, Steve Brownstein was already connecting the dots. In this episode of Behind the Screens, I’m joined by Steve Brownstein—a true pioneer whose work helped shape the background screening industry as we know it. From manual county searches to international screening strategies, Steve’s story is one of …

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530 - The 6 Ps Of Commerciality Part 1 (w/ Troy Small) 6:41

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All Episodes are inside Skyway Central© Click here to access your Contracting Officer Podcast 2.0 License and start listening today!By Kevin Jans, Paul Schauer, Contracting Officer, government Contracting, proposal management, proposal writing, targeting, contract administration, contract management, subcontracting

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The Future of Renting, Irresponsible Market Data (again), Student Financial Struggles and Smarter Rent-Setting Strategies 42:27

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Send us a text In this week's episode, Dan Smith, Deenie Lee and Sarah Canning discuss: - The Future of Renting - Misleading Market Data in Student Housing - The Nuance Behind the Headlines - Student Financial Struggles and Commuting Trends - Smarter Rent-Setting Strategies Stay up to date on Housed podcast via its LinkedIn page. Dan Smith is Found…

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Episode 48: Alice Quinones's Global Journey Through Law, Purpose, and Background Screening 38:40

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Send us a text In this episode of Behind the Screens, I sit down with Alice Quinones, a dual-qualified attorney in France and the U.S., who’s helping shape the future of privacy and compliance in the background screening world. We discuss Alice’s cross-continental legal education, her journey from Deloitte to building her own firm, and how she view…

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529 - The "Overhaul" of FAR Part 12 (Part 2) 6:39

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All Episodes are inside Skyway Central© Click here to access your Contracting Officer Podcast 2.0 License and start listening today!By Kevin Jans, Paul Schauer, Contracting Officer, government Contracting, proposal management, proposal writing, targeting, contract administration, contract management, subcontracting

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The silver lining void beds can offer, have we cracked the definition of co-living, AI won't wait & Ireland development stalls 41:20

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Send us a text This week, Dan Smith, Deenie Lee and Sarah Canning cover: - The real definition of co-living; exploring YorSpace in York, where residents share tools, childcare, and even solar panels. - Ireland's student accommodation market, where legislative intervention including rent caps has effectively halted development despite a projected sh…

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Driving Building Performance with Jonathan Burridge (Utopi) 51:14

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In this week’s Pillow Talk Sessions, Jessica Gillingham and Kristian Lupinski sit down with Jonathan Burridge, Founder & CEO of Utopi, to explore how his company is helping operators cut costs, reduce carbon, and improve resident engagement through data-driven technology. 💡 Highlights include: ⚡ How Utopi uncovered 1,400% energy consumption varianc…

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Episode 47: Transforming Background Screening in India with Chetan Desai 36:17

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Send us a text What do background screening, the Indian Army, and vinyl records have in common? On the surface, nothing—until you meet Chetan Desai. From serving in the military and as a mountaineer to founding one of India’s first background screening firms, Chetan’s story is proof that discipline, curiosity, and just a little obsession (with both…

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528 - The "Overhaul" of FAR Part 12 6:41

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All Episodes are inside Skyway Central© Click here to access your Contracting Officer Podcast 2.0 License and start listening today!By Kevin Jans, Paul Schauer, Contracting Officer, government Contracting, proposal management, proposal writing, targeting, contract administration, contract management, subcontracting

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Has the 25/26 season been tough for PBSA? Should void beds be a Plan A? Later living housing targets, Uni mergers, The impact of a new housing secretary. Do more 18 year olds going to uni mean more in ... 47:20

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Send us a text Sarah, Dan and Deenie are back with a brand new season of Housed, dissecting and discussing some fresh new topics from the world of shared living. This week insights: - The impact of the new Housing Secretary - Why does affordable just mean 'old'? - More 18 year olds going to uni = more in student accommodation? - Why has the 25/26 s…

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Episode 46: Behind the Screens with PBSA Chairs: What Really Happens Behind PBSA’s Gavel 55:08

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Send us a text Think carrying the PBSA gavel is all formality and boardrooms? Think again. When three Chairs sit down together, you get a mix of wisdom, war stories, and a few moments that prove even industry leaders don’t take themselves too seriously. In this episode, I bring together Tim Gordon, Chad Ascar, and Scott Maloney—the current chair, t…

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527 - Small Business Search (DSBS Update) - w/Shelley Hall 6:39

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All Episodes are inside Skyway Central© Click here to access your Contracting Officer Podcast 2.0 License and start listening today!By Kevin Jans, Paul Schauer, Contracting Officer, government Contracting, proposal management, proposal writing, targeting, contract administration, contract management, subcontracting

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Why London's Student Housing Market Plays by Different Rules - recorded LIVE in partnership with Fusion 27:31

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Send us a text Sarah, Dan and Deenie are joined by Chris Cater, Richard Ward and Sarah Turner-Jones to talk about the London Masterplan. This episode was recorded in-front of a live audience at opening of the new Fusion PBSA building in Brent Cross Town. The panel discuss why London is treated so differently to the rest of the UK: - How are differe…

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The Future of Smart Stays with Dr. Josef Vollmayr (Limehome) 47:13

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In this week’s Pillow Talk Sessions, Jessica Gillingham and Kristian Lupinski sit down with Josef Vollmayr, Co-Founder & Managing Director of Limehome, to explore how the company is reshaping hospitality across Europe with efficiency, design, and digital-first operations. 💡 Highlights include: 🌍 Why most travelers now value clean, functional stays …

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Episode 45: How Catherine Aldrich Brame Shaped Accreditation & Industry Standards in Background Screening 42:52

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Send us a text What if the very foundations of background screening—the databases, the processes, the standards—were shaped by someone who once started out answering phones as a young mom just trying to make it work? That’s the story of Catherine Aldrich Brame. From building the first national criminal databases at CDB Infotech, to scaling Accurate…