

Asset Champion Podcast | Physical Asset Management | Facility Management | Facilities Maintenance and Operations
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The “Asset Champion Podcast” offers candid conversations with some of the industry’s most successful asset management leaders. In each 20-minute episode, host Mike Petrusky talks with guests about emerging trends in asset management for fleet, construction, manufacturing, and facilities. You'll discover best practices that will help you streamline your preventive maintenance, work orders, inventory, inspections, and more. You'll also get to know each guest on a more personal level and hear their unique perspectives on today’s major shift toward data-enabled operations. Subscribe now to stay informed and get inspired to be an “asset champion”!
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Jun 3, 2022 • 21min
Ep. 83: Unlocking the Value of Maintenance and Asset Management Technology Tools with Jonathan Davis of iOffice + SpaceIQ
Jonathan Davis is a Content Writer for the iOffice + SpaceIQ asset division. Based in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada, he is passionate about sharing stories featuring maintenance and facilities professionals and the technologies that help them manage their physical assets. Mike Petrusky asks Jonathan about the industry trends in the asset management world and how he communicates the best features of CMMS and EAM technology, tailored to just the right readers, and packed with valuable information for those looking to find solutions in 2022. Mike and Jonathan work together on a variety of projects with the iOffice + SpaceIQ marketing team and they are more than comfortable joking around while providing the inspiration you need to be an Asset Champion for your organization! Connect with Jonathan on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonathan-t-davis/ Read Jonathan’s blog articles: https://managerplus.iofficecorp.com/blog Connect with Mike on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikepetrusky/ Learn more about the iOffice + SpaceIQ Asset Division and explore more interviews at: https://www.assetchampion.com/ Share your thoughts with Mike via email: podcast@iOFFICECORP.com

May 20, 2022 • 20min
Ep. 82: Asset Management and FM Lessons from Leading Large Institutions with Industry-Veteran & Adjunct Faculty Instructor Steve Sakach of GMU
Steve Sakach is a Senior Executive in Facilities and Real Estate currently instructing in George Mason University’s School of Executive and Professional Education after a successful FM career at Georgetown University, the International Monetary Fund, and the General Services Administration. Mike Petrusky asks Steve to share stories, lessons and insights gained from his many experiences in the world of facility management, asset management and operational excellence. They discuss the trends and technologies impacting the built environment and the managerial philosophies that can help lead organizations in today’s marketplace. After years volunteering together at the Capital Chapter of IFMA, Mike and Steve have a long history and a common interest in the helping industry leaders grow in their understanding of what it takes to be an Asset Champion! Connect with Steve on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/steve-sakach-2538599/ Explore George Mason University: https://www.gmu.edu/ Learn more about IFMA: https://www.ifma.org/ Connect with Mike on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikepetrusky/ Learn more about the iOFFICE + SpaceIQ Asset Division and explore more interviews at: https://www.assetchampion.com/ Share your thoughts with Mike via email: podcast@iOFFICECORP.com

May 6, 2022 • 21min
Ep. 81: Enabling Employees and Technicians Using the Power of Mobile Solutions with Fred Kraus, Ying Qin and Greg Ayres of iOFFICE + SpaceIQ
Fred Kraus is Senior Director of Product, Greg Ayres is Director of Product Management and Ying Qin is Manager of Product Management at Archibus by iOFFICE + SpaceIQ where they are passionate about providing comprehensive systems for optimizing the built environment and bringing out the best in people. Mike Petrusky recently hosted a live webinar for partners and customers of Archibus called “Enabling Employees and Technicians Using the Power of Mobile Solutions” where he asked the team of product experts why mobile solutions are such a big part of a company’s workplace and facility-based technology strategy in 2022. They explored the evolution of facility, maintenance and asset management over the past few years, the challenges that both employees and technicians face today, and how technology can help mitigate the risks of our changing world. Connect with Fred on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/frederick-kraus-182b7/ Connect with Ying on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ying-qin-83a8279/ Connect with Greg on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gregayres2/ Learn more about Archibus by iOFFICE + SpaceIQ: https://archibus.com/ Connect with Mike on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikepetrusky/ Learn more about the iOFFICE + SpaceIQ Asset Division and explore more interviews at: https://www.assetchampion.com/ Share your thoughts with Mike via email: podcast@iOFFICECORP.com

Apr 22, 2022 • 21min
Ep. 80: Brain-Based Leadership and Organizational Reliability with Tom Moriarty, PE, CMRP, ARP-A/E/L of Alidade MER
Tom Moriarty, PE, CMRP, ARP-A/E/L is President at Alidade MER where he helps organizations achieve organizational reliability through insight, advice and implementation support to those who lead people and manage physical assets. Mike Petrusky recently hosted a live webinar event called “Brain-Based Leadership” where he asked Tom why we need leaders throughout the entire organization and what we need them to do to ensure overall success. They take a deep-dive into how we can use brain science to help understand and empower leadership training with strategies from Tom’s book, "The Productive Leadership System - Maximizing Organizational Reliability”. Check out these audio highlights and then download the full hour-long webinar recording! Connect with Tom on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alidade-mer/ Learn more about Alidade MER: https://alidade-mer.com/ Buy your copy of “The Productive Leadership System”: https://www.paypal.com/instantcommerce/checkout/2CT2T4FMN8JCN Watch the full hour webinar with Mike and Tom: https://managerplus.iofficecorp.com/download-brain-based-leadership Connect with Mike on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikepetrusky/ Learn more about the iOFFICE + SpaceIQ Asset Division and explore more interviews at: https://www.assetchampion.com/ Share your thoughts with Mike via email: podcast@iOFFICECORP.com

Apr 8, 2022 • 21min
Ep. 79: “Our Built Environment is Always Changing” - A Facility Management Journey with Giselle Holder of Acuitas Caribbean Limited
Giselle Holder is Director of Facilities Management at Acuitas Caribbean Limited, a multi-disciplinary consultancy firm committed to helping you realize your vision for your project. Based in Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago, Giselle is passionate about FM and project management and is known as a Certified Facility Manager (CFM) and has been recognized as one of IFMA’s 40 Under 40 in 2020. Mike Petrusky asks Giselle about her career journey and they discuss her experience with Acuitas and the role of the IFMA community as she takes time to learn and grow. They explore the changes happening to the built environment and the importance of asset management strategies and technology while offering some inspiration to be an Asset Champion! Connect with Giselle on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/giselle-holder-82579559/ Learn more about Acuitas Caribbean: https://acuitascaribbean.com/ Connect with Mike on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikepetrusky/ Discover more about the iOFFICE + SpaceIQ Asset Division and explore more interviews at: https://www.assetchampion.com/ Share your thoughts with Mike via email: podcast@iOFFICECORP.com

Mar 25, 2022 • 19min
Ep. 78: How to Achieve Operational Excellence and the Digital Transformation of Asset Management in 2022 with Cody Gray of iOFFICE + SpaceIQ
Cody Gray is Director of Product and Design for the iOFFICE + SpaceIQ Asset Division where he leads the teams developing the ManagerPlus and Hippo CMMS products to meet the needs of the asset management community. Mike Petrusky recently hosted a presentation with Cody at a FacilitiesNet virtual event called “How to Achieve Operational Excellence in Your Facilities”. The asset management landscape continues to evolve with the integration of safety, risk, and asset reliability top of mind for industry leaders. Mike and Cody shared updates on the state of the EAM and CMMS marketplace and the availability of new digital technology and strategies in the world of maintenance and facility management today. Check it out! Connect with Cody on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gray-cody/ Connect with Mike on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikepetrusky/ Learn more about the iOFFICE + SpaceIQ Asset Division and explore more interviews at: https://www.assetchampion.com/ Share your thoughts with Mike via email: podcast@iOFFICECORP.com

Mar 11, 2022 • 21min
Ep. 77: Easy Fixes for Finish Line Fails When Implementing Asset Management Software with John Rimer, CFM of FM360 Facility Management Consulting
John Rimer, CFM is President of FM360 Facility Management Consulting and Training where he is passionate about assessing, developing, and improving facility management programs through training, consulting, coaching, and online tools. In February 2022, Mike Petrusky hosted a live webinar called “Easy Fixes for Finish Line Fails” where John shared perspectives and experiences with common technology implementation mistakes and how to avoid them. John believes that convincing management of the need to invest in new facility management technology is just the first step when approaching a new system and associated processes. Mike and John explored this topic provided practical tips for ensuring success in your CMMS, IWMS, or CAFM journey. Check out these audio highlights and then download the full video with audience Q&A! Connect with John on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/johnrimerfm360/ Learn more about FM360: https://fm360consulting.com/ Watch the full video recording with Q&A: https://managerplus.iofficecorp.com/download-webinar-easy-fixes-for-finish-line-fails Connect with Mike on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikepetrusky/ Learn more about the iOFFICE + SpaceIQ Asset Division and explore more interviews at: https://www.assetchampion.com/ Share your thoughts with Mike via email: podcast@iOFFICECORP.com

Mar 4, 2022 • 21min
Ep. 76: ISO 55000 and the Future of Asset Management Leadership with Michael Bordenaro of the Asset Leadership Network
Michael Bordenaro is Executive Director at the Asset Leadership Network where he is passionate about their mission of encouraging all organizations to take a strategic and structured approach to asset management. Mike Petrusky asks Mike about his asset management philosophy and how his organization can help others learn the benefits of using ISO 55000 and advancing technology to guide asset visualization. They explore the history and current applications of BIM, Digital Twins and software tools and discuss how real-time data can be used to solve problems related to the world of complex issues we are facing together. Check out this episode to learn more about ISO 55000 structures and how to be an Asset Champion in your organization! Connect with Mike B. on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-bordenaro-5990731/ Learn more about the Asset Leadership Network: https://www.assetleadership.net/ Connect with Mike P. on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikepetrusky/ Learn more about the iOFFICE + SpaceIQ Asset Division and explore more interviews at: https://www.assetchampion.com/ Share your thoughts with Mike via email: podcast@iOFFICECORP.com

Feb 25, 2022 • 30min
Ep. 75: Bridging the Building Lifecycle Gap - How Technology is Connecting AEC & Operations with Joy Trinquet, Bob Bray & Nick Stefanidakis
Joy Trinquet is a Smart Buildings Industry Analyst at Verdantix, Bob Bray is Senior Director & General Manager at Autodesk Tandem and Nick Stefanidakis is General Manager at Archibus by iOFFICE + SpaceIQ. In February of 2022, Mike Petrusky hosted a live webinar called “Bridging the Building Lifecycle Gap - How Technology is Connecting AEC & Operations” where the panel discussed enabling greater integration between BIM workflows and asset management capabilities as the role of building owners and operators is changing. To meet these challenges and enable digital transformation in their building operations, leaders need access to comprehensive tools and data that give them full visibility and insights. The panel explored how BIM data adds value on top of workplace and asset solution and talked about how Autodesk and iOFFICE + SpaceIQ are making these capabilities a reality. Check out these audio highlights and then download the full hour-long video with audience Q&A! Connect with Joy on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joytrinquet/ Connect with Bob on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/robertbray/ Connect with Nick on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nickstefanidakis/ Watch the full video recording with Q&A: https://www.iofficecorp.com/download-webinar-bridging-building-lifecycle-gap Connect with Mike on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikepetrusky/ Learn more about the iOFFICE + SpaceIQ Asset Division and explore more interviews at: https://www.assetchampion.com/ Share your thoughts with Mike via email: podcast@iOFFICECORP.com

Feb 18, 2022 • 20min
Ep. 74: “Do What You Do Best” in Facilities, Maintenance and Asset Management with Sue Thompson, CFM of Exceptionality, LLC
Sue Thompson, CFM is a facility management practitioner, a public speaker and the Resident Expert at Exceptionality, LLC where she is passionate about helping people know what it means to project an image of confidence, professionalism, and behavior that shines like gold! Mike Petrusky asks Sue how she helps employees build their strengths that make them distinctive and makes them a confident contributor to their company. Mike and Sue catch up on the changes taking place in the world two years into a pandemic and agree that communities like the International Facility Management Association (IFMA) are essential for human connection. Check out this episode to be inspired by Sue and learn how to be an Asset Champion in your organization! Connect with Sue on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/suethompson/ Learn more about IFMA: https://www.ifma.org/ Connect with Mike on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikepetrusky/ Learn more about the iOFFICE + SpaceIQ Asset Division and explore more interviews at: https://www.assetchampion.com/ Share your thoughts with Mike via email: podcast@iOFFICECORP.com