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You were invited to be featured on the HOA Learning Lab because your reputation and expertise in the HOA industry set you apart. We look forward to featuring your insight in the HOA Learning Lab and sharing your perspective with our community of board members and homeowners.
How it Works
This opportunity is exclusively for you or someone at your firm. It’s not transferable. You’re receiving it because I genuinely value what you bring to the table—and I want to help more people learn from it.
Pick Your Topic
Submit your topic using the form on this page. Each topic is reserved for just one presenter—once it’s taken, it’s gone. This is your chance to own the conversation on something that truly matters.
Get Your Lab Coat
Once your topic is confirmed, we’ll send you a custom HOA Lab Coat to wear while recording. It’s a simple and fun way to bring the Lab to life—and a small nod to the fact that your insight carries real weight.
Record Your Video
You’ll film a five-minute deep dive on your chosen topic—no sales pitch, nothing scripted. Just real, helpful insight from someone who understands the topic inside and out. Once we receive your video, we’ll add the HOA Learning Lab background and prep it for publishing.
Get Featured
Your episode will be featured on the official HOA Learning Lab webpage, along with a short summary, your name, company name, and contact information—so anyone watching knows exactly who you are and how to reach you. We’ll also share it across our social platforms—getting your voice in front of the many boards, managers, and decision-makers who look to RISE for trusted guidance.
Reserve Your Spot
Tell us who you are and which topic you’d like to present. We’ll follow up to coordinate your recording.
Recent Videos.
The HOA Learning Lab features five-minute deep dives from industry experts—breaking down complex topics to help boards, residents, and vendors make smarter decisions.
5 min Mold 101
Mold questions come up in Texas communities year-round: after a leak, after a storm, or when a musty smell won’t go away. Zach Jones, co-owner of Frontline Restoration Group and a mold remediation contractor, gives the blueprint for handling mold in Texas, who needs to verify it, and the right channels for proper removal and treatment.
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5 min Financial Audits
What does an association audit actually check? Teresa Cox of Cox Services breaks down what a financial statement audit examines, what it doesn't guarantee, and why regular audits build trust between boards and homeowners.
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5 min Conducting a Board Meeting
Board meetings can be challenging: from finding where to host, determining open forum, and even how to set-up the room. Many simple choices can help your board improve these vital meetings. Attorney Chris Archabault answers a number of FAQs that can help support your board on this episode of the HOA Learning Lab.
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5 min Short-Term Rentals in an HOA Community
Short-term rentals are becoming more common in HOA communities—but they don’t just affect the homeowners renting them out. From increased traffic to legal gray areas, these rentals can impact the entire neighborhood. Attorney Teddy Holtz breaks down how Texas law applies, what recent court cases mean, and what both boards and homeowners should be paying attention to.
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5 min Helping Boards Avoid Defamation Claims
Board members and community managers communicate every day—emails, meetings, notices, and conversations with homeowners. According to attorney Elliot Cappuccio, those everyday communications can carry real legal consequences if they aren’t handled carefully.
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5 min Reserve Studies: Planning Today to Avoid Tomorrow’s Surprises
Reserve studies may not be the most exciting topic—but they are one of the most important tools a board can use to protect a community’s long-term financial health. As Andrew Stoltenberg of Reserve Advisors explains, a reserve study isn’t just a report. It’s a roadmap that helps boards plan responsibly, avoid costly surprises, and reduce reliance on special assessments.
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5 min Preventing Holiday Fires
The holidays are here! Lights, decorations, delicious meals, and cozy evenings make the season special—but they also bring extra fire risks. Joe Harrington from the San Antonio Fire Department shares his top safety tips for keeping your home festive and safe this season.
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5 min The HOA Holiday Decorations Playbook
It may be 85 degrees outside, but Texans know the holiday season starts long before the cold weather does. Lights are up, inflatables are wobbling in the breeze, and somewhere in the neighborhood, someone is already planning a full-blown Griswold display.
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5 min Key 2025 Texas HOA Law Changes Every Board Should Know
The 2025 Texas legislative session didn’t overwhelm HOAs and condominiums with sweeping changes, but several important updates were signed into law. These adjustments mean it’s time for boards to review governing documents, management practices, and community policies to ensure compliance.
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