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Industry interviews, articles and blogs Brainerd Communications, Inc., publishes newspapers and magazines related to several niche industries nationwide.

Brainerd's own AssociationHelpNow® publications and website are geared toward the condominium, co-op, and homeowners association industries. Brainerd Communications, Inc., also works as a consultant with many industry associations, providing marketing, management and administrative direction for clients, including producing their trade shows, magazines, membership directories, seminars, and golf o

utings. "With our association, professional, and legal partner-clients, we are committed to providing our readership and event attendees with the best industry materials and resources available," said Raymond Dickey. Raymond Dickey is President of Brainerd Communications, Inc. (the company which owns the AssociationHelpNow® brand) as well as Executive Director of the Hudson Valley New York and South Carolina Chapters of Community Associations Institute (CAI).

07/01/2026

“That wasn’t a defect… it was a new design opportunity.”

�Every manager has heard some version of that line—or had to explain it to a board or homeowner. In this lightning-round moment, Donald Hucks reacts off the cuff to a phrase that instantly divides perspectives between owners, managers, and developers.

It’s quick, candid, and revealing—because once a house is on the ground, reality tends to settle the debate fast. If you work with developers or manage expectations after construction, this clip will feel uncomfortably familiar.

Hosted by Raymond Dickey, AssociationHelpNow®

Panelist: Donald Hucks, CMCA, AMS, PCAM | D.R. Horton Inc.

Hosted by AssociationHelpNow® | Practical insights for managers and boards who live this every day�This content does not constitute professional advice and may have been edited.

06/01/2026

Association and Developer on the Same Side with Construction Defects?

Livestream Excerpt from “The Construction Defect “Triangle” - Decides Whether You Win Or Waste A Fortune”

FULL VIDEO: https://youtu.be/d_nlDQW5CFM

CAMICB & IL-IDFPR CEUs (1 Hour) –
Available Jan 14, 2026 9:00 AM – 9:00 PM EST: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/1657054635034929752

AUDIO -
APPLE PODCAST: https://podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1861293778
SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/5OyomMB7hO6rV0UcSpiyXW

Raymond Dickey • AssociationHelpNow.com
David Byrne, Esq. • Ansell Grimm & Aaron, PC • [email protected]
Kevin Hirzel, Esq. • Hirzel Law, PLC • [email protected]

This content does not constitute professional advice and may have been edited.

05/01/2026

Two Livestreams: JAN 7 & JAN 8
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HOA / Condo Attorney Panel - Good Shape on Jan 7, 2026 • 10:40 AM EST at:
REGISTER: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/4237132335509640283
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Manager Roundtable - New Year Challenge on Jan 8, 2026 • 10:40 AM EST at:
REGISTER: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/9041253779440912728
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Panelists (between both events) - Christian Saville, Esq. • John LaGumina, Esq. • Jeremy Fernando, Esq. • Gregg Gerelli • Dawn Becker-Durin, CIRMS • David Byrne, Esq. • Cory Kravit, Esq. • Elliot M. Engstrom • April Lipps, CMCA, AMS • Clarissa Garito
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Hosted by AssociationHelpNow® | Practical insights for managers and boards who live this every day. More livestreams, recordings, podcasts at www.AssociationHelpNow.com

01/01/2026

Two Livestreams: JAN 7 & JAN 8
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HOA / Condo Attorney Panel - Good Shape on Jan 7, 2026 • 10:40 AM EST at:
REGISTER: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/4237132335509640283
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Manager Roundtable - New Year Challenge on Jan 8, 2026 • 10:40 AM EST at:
REGISTER: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/9041253779440912728
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Hosted by AssociationHelpNow® | Practical insights for managers and boards who live this every day. More livestreams, recordings, podcasts at www.AssociationHelpNow.com
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This content does not constitute professional advice. All items subject to change.

30/12/2025

NJ Developer Controlled Board Ignores Construction Defect

Livestream Excerpt from “The Construction Defect “Triangle” - Decides Whether You Win Or Waste A Fortune”

FULL VIDEO: https://youtu.be/d_nlDQW5CFM

CAMICB & IL-IDFPR CEUs (1 Hour) –
Available Jan 14, 2026 9:00 AM – 9:00 PM EST: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/1657054635034929752

AUDIO -
APPLE PODCAST: https://podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1861293778
SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/5OyomMB7hO6rV0UcSpiyXW

Raymond Dickey • AssociationHelpNow.com
David Byrne, Esq. • Ansell Grimm & Aaron, PC • [email protected]
Kevin Hirzel, Esq. • Hirzel Law, PLC • [email protected]

This content does not constitute professional advice and may have been edited.

23/12/2025

Flat Roofs, Seagulls & Branches

Construction expert Todd Vignola from Add Ventures, Inc. discuss the relationship between seagulls and roofs.

Watch this one-minute clip before your next roofing project.

Todd Vignola • Add Ventures, Inc. • [email protected] • www.addventuresinc.com

Raymond Dickey • AssociationHelpNow.com

Hosted by Raymond Dickey, AssociationHelpNow® | Practical insights for managers and boards who live this every day

18/12/2025

When Rumors Spread Faster Than Facts in Your HOA

When something happens in your community, who do you hear from first — the residents directly affected, or everyone else with a different version of the story?

In this clip from our “Manager Community Panel Discussion — plus the HOA hit by 45 pound rocks!”
https://youtu.be/9UCgBm4-EsU

One manager explains how quickly stories get twisted, why the “telephone game” is real in associations, and the communication strategy that saves boards from a full-blown rumors.

If you’ve ever spent hours putting out fires that never should have started, this short is for you.

Watch the full one-hour livestream to hear the entire story, the rock incident, and the panel’s real-world lessons on leadership, communication, and community chaos.

Excerpt Panel:

Raymond Dickey • AssociationHelpNow.com

Chris Petrik, CMCA, AMS, PCAM • Bulle Rock Community Association • [email protected] • www.bullerockcommunity.com

Dawn Becker-Durnin, CIRMS • Acrisure • [email protected] • www.HOAInsuranceSC.com

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This content does not constitute professional advice.

Hosted by AssociationHelpNow® | Practical insights for managers and boards who live this every day.

17/12/2025

Construction Defects - Feel Sorry for the Developers?

Livestream Excerpt from “The Construction Defect “Triangle” - Decides Whether You Win Or Waste A Fortune”

FULL VIDEO: https://youtu.be/d_nlDQW5CFM

CAMICB & IL-IDFPR CEUs (1 Hour) –
Available Jan 14, 2026 9:00 AM – 9:00 PM EST: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/1657054635034929752

FULL AUDIO -
APPLE PODCAST: https://podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1861293778
SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/5OyomMB7hO6rV0UcSpiyXW

Raymond Dickey • AssociationHelpNow.com
David Byrne, Esq. • Ansell Grimm & Aaron, PC • [email protected]
Kevin Hirzel, Esq. • Hirzel Law, PLC • [email protected]

This content does not constitute professional advice and may have been edited.

16/12/2025

Most Important Storm Prep Item?

Construction expert Todd Vignola from Add Ventures, Inc. answers the question.

Watch this one-minute clip before your next roofing project.

Todd Vignola • Add Ventures, Inc. • [email protected] • www.addventuresinc.com

Raymond Dickey • AssociationHelpNow.com

Hosted by Raymond Dickey, AssociationHelpNow® | Practical insights for managers and boards who live this every day

12/12/2025

The Real Tool That Keeps a HOA Community Stable

What’s the real tool that keeps a community stable, consistent, and protected—even when things get messy?

In this clip from our livestream “Manager Community Panel Discussion – Plus, HOA Hit by 45 lbs Rocks!”, one manager calls out the ONE thing that quietly shapes home values, curb appeal, and trust across the entire neighborhood.

Livestream: https://youtu.be/9UCgBm4-EsU

If you’ve ever struggled with staying consistent, avoiding accusations of favoritism, or trying to enforce rules without drama… this 30-second moment will hit home.

Watch this short—then jump into the full one-hour livestream for the deeper conversation managers and board members are still talking about.

Excerpt Panel:

Raymond Dickey • www.AssociationHelpNow.com

Stacie Jacobs • IMC Resort Services, Inc. • [email protected] • www.imchhi.com

Dawn Becker-Durnin, CIRMS • Acrisure • [email protected] • www.HOAInsuranceSC.com

Hosted by AssociationHelpNow® | Practical insights for managers and boards who live this every day.

This content does not constitute professional advice.

11/12/2025

You’re OUT! The Strangest Resident Stunt This Manager Ever Saw

A resident dressing like an umpire… waiting for Manny Machado… hoping to get hit so he could sue him?!

In this clip from our Manager Community Panel Discussion, a manager shares one of the strangest and funniest resident encounters you’ll ever hear. If you’ve ever thought your building had characters… wait until you hear this umpire superfan’s “end game.”

Watch the full 1-hour livestream for even more real-world stories, surprising manager insights, and the infamous HOA hit with 45 lbs of rocks:�https://youtu.be/9UCgBm4-EsU

Panel:

Raymond Dickey • AssociationHelpNow.com

Chris Petrik, CMCA, AMS, PCAM • Bulle Rock Community Association • [email protected] • www.bullerockcommunity.com

Stacie Jacobs • IMC Resort Services, Inc. • [email protected] • www.imchhi.com

Dawn Becker-Durnin, CIRMS • Acrisure • [email protected] • www.HOAInsuranceSC.com

Hosted by AssociationHelpNow® | Practical insights for managers and boards who live this every day.

10/12/2025

Why Do We Even Have Flat Roofs?

Construction expert Todd Vignola from Add Ventures, Inc. answers the question.

Watch this one-minute clip before your next roofing project.

Todd Vignola • Add Ventures, Inc. • [email protected] • www.addventuresinc.com

Raymond Dickey • AssociationHelpNow.com

Hosted by Raymond Dickey, AssociationHelpNow® | Practical insights for managers and boards who live this every day

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