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HOA Board hero Dave shares his wildfire plan to protect 95 homes in his association using attic vent upgrades and smart long-term planning.
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After a nearby fire, Dave Wojaczynski knew his HOA needed a better wildfire plan. This week he joins us to explain how attic vents became a key strategy for protecting 95 homes, how to keep board momentum going, and why long-term thinking is essential for HOA success.
Chapters From Today's Episode:
00:00 What Is the HOA's Current Roof Strategy During Fire Season?
00:53 Intro to Dave Wojaczynski 04:26 How Did Dave Become a Board Member at His HOA?
05:57 What Motivated Dave to Serve on the Board?
08:36 What Helped Dave Finally Get Elected to the Board?
09:15 Why Is Persistence Key for Board Members?
11:28 How Close Was the Coastal Fire to Dave's HOA?
13:44 What Is the Real Danger From Wind-Driven Wildfires?
14:19 Why Do Most Homes Burn From Attic Fires During Wildfires?15:46 Ad Break - Community Financials
17:41 Why Do Wildfire Plans Lose Momentum Over Time?
17:58 How Is the Re-Roofing Project Now Supporting Fire Prevention?
23:17 How Can Board Members Get Past Pushback?
24:27 Should Board Members Prioritize Rules or Repairs?
25:17 How Can Reserve Studies Guide Smart Planning?
26:07 What Are Dave’s 3 Ps for Board Success?
27:07 What Was the HOA’s Recent Project Success?
28:00 Why Is Delaying Projects So Costly During Inflation?
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Chapters
1. What Is the HOA's Current Roof Strategy During Fire Season? (00:00:00)
2. Intro to Dave Wojaczynski (00:00:53)
3. How Did Dave Become a Board Member at His HOA? (00:04:26)
4. What Motivated Dave to Serve on the Board? (00:05:57)
5. What Helped Dave Finally Get Elected to the Board? (00:08:36)
6. Why Is Persistence Key for Board Members? (00:09:15)
7. How Close Was the Coastal Fire to Dave's HOA? (00:11:28)
8. What Is the Real Danger From Wind-Driven Wildfires? (00:13:44)
9. Why Do Most Homes Burn From Attic Fires During Wildfires? (00:14:19)
10. Ad Break - Community Financials (00:15:46)
11. Why Do Wildfire Plans Lose Momentum Over Time? (00:17:41)
12. What Drives the Roof Replacement Timeline? (00:19:19)
13. How Can Board Members Get Past Pushback? (00:23:17)
14. Should Board Members Prioritize Rules or Repairs? (00:24:27)
15. How Can Reserve Studies Guide Smart Planning? (00:25:17)
16. What Are Dave’s 3 Ps for Board Success? (00:26:07)
17. What Was the HOA’s Recent Project Success? (00:27:07)
18. Why Is Delaying Projects So Costly During Inflation? (00:28:00)
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