Asset Champion Podcast | Physical Asset Management | Facility Management | Facilities Maintenance and Operations

Tim Harris is Chief Executive Officer and Co-founder at SoloTruth, Inc. where he is passionate about driving evidence-based asset management solutions by providing the orchestration layer between your assets, your workforce, and your ERP. Mike Petrusky asks Tim how leveraging technology to accurately capture asset condition and location data provides significant benefits for maintenance, finance, and overall organizational efficiency. They discuss why modern asset management is moving away from infrequent third-party audits toward empowering those closest to the assets, such as facility staff, through mobile applications and real-time data collection. Tim says that integrating financial and operational systems remains a challenge and believes that real-time asset intelligence can bridge gaps between maintenance and finance roles. By identifying and driving out "zombie" and "ghost" assets, FM leaders can have a powerful impact on their built environment, so Mike and Tim offer practical advice and the inspiration you need to be an Asset Champion in your organization!
Connect with Tim on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/timharris9999/
Find out more about SoloTruth, Inc.: https://www.solotruth.com/fixed-assets
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Connect with Mike on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikepetrusky/
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Adam Bodner is a Government Real Estate Consultant with a passion for facilitating communications and creating win-win scenarios for his agency and private sector clients. Mike Petrusky asks Adam why he believes that effective communication is fundamental to the success of facility and asset management projects, and he says most failures can be traced back to communication breakdowns between stakeholders. They explore how bridging the cultural, procedural, and language gaps between government and private sector organizations is essential for successful collaboration and project outcomes. Adam shares that the implementation of new technology is often hindered by lack of training, insufficient change management, and lack of leadership, so storytelling and effective "selling" of new ideas is always necessary to drive organizational adoption and change. Facility and asset management often face challenges related to resource constraints and lack of specialized expertise within federal agencies highlighting the need for strategic partnerships, so Mike and Adam offer the inspiration you will need to be an Asset Champion in your organization!
Connect with Adam on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/adam-bodner-0943ba82/
Find out more about FRPA: https://frpa.wildapricot.org/
Explore Eptura™: https://eptura.com/
Discover free resources and explore past interviews at: https://eptura.com/discover-more/podcasts/asset-champion/
Connect with Mike on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikepetrusky/
Watch the full video here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLSkmmkVFvM4H3pwnlU2AuqynuRDpvnh4J

Lawrence Boodasingh, MScFM, CFM, FMP, CIWFM, ProFM is Senior Facilities Manager at Ross University School of Veterinary Medicine, an all-accredited (AVMA & AAALAC) 60-acre internationally recognized American veterinary and veterinary research university located on Saint Kitts & Nevis in the north-eastern Caribbean where he is passionate about delivering CAPEX projects and developing diversified high-performing teams, embedding customer-focused cultures, strategic management, stakeholder engagement, and driving innovative FM strategies across complex built environments. Mike Petrusky asks Lawrence about his continuous professional development, upskilling, and credentialing which he believes has been essential for his successful journey in facility and asset management. He says that FM leaders should embrace technology, AI, CMMS platforms, and data-driven decision-making to optimize asset performance and plan for the future. Prioritizing people, customer service, and safe environments is fundamental in the FM profession, so Mike and Lawrence share real world stories and offer inspiration so you can be an Asset Champion in your organization!
Connect with Lawrence on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lawrenceboodasingh/
Learn more about Ross University School of Veterinary Medicine: https://veterinary.rossu.edu/
Find out more about IFMA: https://www.ifma.org/
Explore Eptura™: https://eptura.com/
Discover free resources and explore past interviews at: https://eptura.com/discover-more/podcasts/asset-champion/
Connect with Mike on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikepetrusky/
Watch the full video here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLSkmmkVFvM4H3pwnlU2AuqynuRDpvnh4J

Chance Sullivan is an Asset Management Leader and Founder & CEO of The Corbett Magnolia Group, LLC where he is passionate about elevating asset performance at every scale. Mike Petrusky asks Chance why he believes that accountability is the foundational requirement for effective workflows, processes, and business execution. They explore the state of the asset and facilities management profession and agree that success relies on adaptability, intentional strategy, and breaking down silos within organizations. Investing in people is essential and leadership must prioritize their development and involvement in a world where AI is a promising tool for future efficiency but is only as useful as the data and human oversight supporting it. Mike and Chance agree that technology, when implemented with intention and cultural alignment, can transform asset management, so they share practical advice and the inspiration you will need to be an Asset Champion in your organization!
Connect with Chance on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chance-sullivan-67b979190/
Learn more about The Corbett Magnolia Group, LLC: https://thecorbettmagnoliagroup.com/
Explore Eptura™: https://eptura.com/
Discover free resources and explore past interviews at: https://eptura.com/discover-more/podcasts/asset-champion/
Connect with Mike on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikepetrusky/
Watch the full video here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLSkmmkVFvM4H3pwnlU2AuqynuRDpvnh4J

Lindsey Brackett, CHC, CHFM, CHOP, CSSBB, FASHE is Chief Empowerment Officer at Legacy FM, LLC and an influential figure in the healthcare facilities management industry where she is passionate about empowering individuals and building the next generation of FM leaders. Mike Petrusky asks Lindsey about the growth of her company and the importance of ongoing education and professional certifications for facilities professionals, highlighting ASHE's certification programs. They explore the growing role of AI in facility management and agree that AI should be used to enhance human skills but not at the expense of losing core capabilities like critical thinking and judgment. Lindsey shares about the value of authenticity and genuine human connection in professional communities encouraging listeners to invest in themselves through education, professional challenges, and personal growth for a rewarding career in facilities and asset management. Tune in as Mike and Lindsey share some practical advice and encourage you to be an Asset Champion in your organization!
Connect with Lindsey on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lindsey-brackett/
Learn more about Legacy FM: https://legacy-fm.com/
Find out more about ASHE certifications: https://www.ashe.org/certifications
Explore Eptura™: https://eptura.com/
Discover free resources and explore past interviews at: https://eptura.com/discover-more/podcasts/asset-champion/
Connect with Mike on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikepetrusky/
Watch the full video here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLSkmmkVFvM4H3pwnlU2AuqynuRDpvnh4J