Tim shares how Ventas, a $60 billion enterprise with roughly 800 senior housing assets across the U.S. and Canada, completed more than $8 billion in acquisitions since January 2024. Phil explains how Health Wave's tightly defined buy box allows his team to make deal decisions within days, with more than $250 million closed so far this year.

Together, they break down how to win by owning your channel rather than competing in an overcrowded market, why strong operator relationships matter more than ever, and what to do when projected rate growth doesn't materialize. They also touch on how supply dynamics factor into underwriting.

Whether you're an investor, operator, or capital partner, this conversation offers practical insights into competing and succeeding in one of commercial real estate's most active sectors.

Danny shares his perspective on the evolving landscape of age tech, what Equitage looks for when evaluating emerging companies, and why passionate, adaptable teams are critical to building successful businesses. He discusses the importance of honest communication between founders and investors, the role of technology-enabled solutions in improving care delivery, and what makes a company’s business model truly scalable.

From identifying the next generation of senior care innovators to navigating the challenges and opportunities within venture capital, Danny provides valuable insight into the future of an industry on the brink of transformation. Tune in for a conversation about investment, innovation, and the people working to create better outcomes for older adults.

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Amy reflects on her journey from medical equipment sales to finding her passion in real estate and becoming a force to reckon with in senior housing investment sales. Finding a culture at Blueprint that values creativity, curiosity, and strategic thinking, a move that reignited her career and gave her the flexibility to balance professional ambition with family life.

She attributes her success in a predominantly male industry to empathy and determination. By putting herself in her clients’ shoes, Amy approaches every challenge with a solution-oriented mindset focused on getting transactions across the finish line.
The conversation also explores current market dynamics, including strong demand for stabilized and value-add deals, competitive bidding environments, and the potential for market cooling as new development impacts cap rates.

Amy’s story highlights the importance of relationships, resilience, and adaptability in the evolving world of senior housing.

Find Amy here:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/amy-sitzman-14a0b515/

Alan rewinds to his Sarasota start, the leap from boutique shops to forming HealthTrust post Sarbanes-Oxley, and how the firm scaled from a small team to 1,500–1,700 appraisals a year nationwide. He explains why technology (and now AI) boosts speed but never replaces judgment, and how a coach-player leadership style keeps him close to the work and the client.

Samantha breaks down today’s market mechanics: how HealthTrust’s geo and product-type teams (HUD/SNF/CCRC/AL) use a live data platform; what’s really happening with HUD timelines; how state-by-state Medicaid policy drives SNF demand and cap rates; and why older-vintage AL often trades at higher yields until stabilized.
You’ll hear practical insight on underwriting vs. performance, cap-rate reality vs. hype, and how the next generation of leaders is preparing for an AI-enabled future.