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The Move In Senior Living Marketing

The Move In Senior Living Marketing

Written by: Unlock Health
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 Welcome to The Move In Senior Living Marketing, a podcast from Unlock Health, a full-service marketing partner for the aging services industry. Join us for candid conversations exploring the latest marketing strategies with the senior living community leaders, and innovative solution partners, who are moving our industry forward. Together we’ll build a community to build better communities. Welcome to The Move In Senior Living Marketing, with Larry Williams.2025-present Economics Hygiene & Healthy Living Marketing Marketing & Sales
Episodes
  • Mystery Shops Don’t Lie: What the Data Says About Your Sales Experience

    Mystery Shops Don’t Lie: What the Data Says About Your Sales Experience
    Apr 14 2026
    In this episode of The Move In Senior Living Podcast, Amy McKinley and Libby Lauer of Senior Source Consulting Group explore how small, often overlooked human moments can significantly impact occupancy rates and overall community success. The conversation emphasizes that blind spots are usually revealed by outside experts conducting mystery shopping, helping operators identify gaps in resident experience and communication that everyday internal reviews might miss. Amy and Libby highlight that the most effective improvements often stem from simple tweaks, such as enhancing website messaging, personalizing tours, and training staff to be more curious and engaged, that cost little but yield big results. We discuss the importance of data-driven insights transforming into meaningful conversations, especially in a sector where human connection is key. The episode offers practical strategies for senior living operators to uncover their blind spots, leverage customer journey audits, and use data to tailor experiences that resonate deeply with consumers. Amy and Libby also share their journey of building a consulting firm dedicated to helping communities showcase their strengths, emphasizing the power of humility, openness, and active listening in achieving operational excellence. https://www.linkedin.com/in/amy-mckinley-72b33243/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/libby-l-lauer-ms-427b2a17/ https://www.seniorsourceconsulting.com/
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    1 hr
  • Data Beyond Clicks: Paid Media Best Practices That Drive Qualified Leads

    Data Beyond Clicks: Paid Media Best Practices That Drive Qualified Leads
    Mar 31 2026
    In this episode of The Move In, Larry Williams talks with Jeff Steblea, VP of Growth Solutions at Unlock Health, about how senior living marketers can get more from paid media by focusing on what actually drives results. Jeff breaks down why success starts with clear goals, not vanity metrics, and why cost per lead, landing page strategy, negative keywords, and strong follow-up systems are essential to turning paid search into real growth. They also explore how paid and organic search can work together, and why paid search may become even more valuable in an AI-driven landscape. If you want to improve lead quality, prove ROI, and make smarter paid media decisions, this episode is for you. https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeffsteblea/ https://unlockhealth.com/
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    37 mins
  • The Engagement Data Powering Senior Living Conversions

    The Engagement Data Powering Senior Living Conversions
    Mar 17 2026
    In a world of AI, automation, and generic follow-ups, what actually builds trust in senior living sales? In this episode of The Move In, Larry Williams sits down with Christie Freeze of SalesMail to explore why the future of sales remains deeply human and how personalized video is helping teams build faster, stronger connections with prospects and families. Drawing from real engagement data, Larry and Christie unpack what “speed to trust” really means and why it matters more than ever. They discuss how personalized video follow-ups can increase close rates, how pre-tour reminder videos can reduce no-shows by up to 60%, and why intentional, human communication helps families feel more confident throughout the decision-making journey. The conversation also dives into the power of showing, not just telling. From day-in-the-life storytelling to virtual walkthroughs and post-tour recaps, Christie shares how video can help senior living operators shift the narrative, reduce fear, and create a more personal experience at every stage of the sales process. Whether you’re a sales counselor, marketer, or operator, this episode offers practical ideas for using video to build trust, improve follow-up, and create more meaningful connections with the families you serve. In this episode, you’ll learn: Why “speed to trust” may matter more than speed to lead How personalized video follow-ups can improve deposits and close rates Why pre-tour videos help reduce anxiety and lower no-show rates How to use video to show the senior living experience, not just describe it Simple ways sales teams can build confidence and consistency on camera https://www.linkedin.com/in/christiefreeze/ https://www.salesmail.com/ Connection Report
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    46 mins
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