Welcome to the podcast where we offer insight from both a seasoned Association Exec and an Entrepreneur. Tom Morrison and Dave Will discuss and debate hot topics in the association community every other week. You will learn about new trends and gain inspiration that will help you drive value and engagement, and run an efficient and effective association like a business.
Episodes
Tuesday Jan 21, 2025
Tuesday Jan 21, 2025
Hosts Tom Morrison and Dave Will interview Garry Shapiro,, CEO of the Consumer Electronics Association. CTA produces the largest trade show is America, the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas. Gary shares the opportunities and challenges with leading incredible growth, getting it all done with a balance of life.
Tuesday Jan 07, 2025
Tuesday Jan 07, 2025
Listen in as Association Strong Hosts Tom Morrison and Dave Will share some of the key challenges facing associations, recap of some of the great guests in 2024 and the exciting content coming in 2025 from Association Strong.
Tuesday Aug 06, 2024
Tuesday Aug 06, 2024
WOW! Don't miss this episode of Association Strong podcast as Tom and Dave interview award winning CEO, Sheri Jacobs. She is founder and CEO of Avenue M Group. Sheri breakdown amazing research and methodologies on the do's and don't of maximizing value and engagement within associations.
Tuesday Apr 23, 2024
Tuesday Apr 23, 2024
It doesn't matter how talented the association CEO or staff is. If you have a dysfunctional board who isn't engaged, the board will stand in the way of progress, innovation and growth. Listen in as Tom and Dave interview Hardly Smith, author of the book, Stop the Nonprofit Board Blame Game. This book focuses on how to break the cycle of frustrating relationships and benefit from fully engaged board. Hardy Smith brings a wealth of knowledge from his time a NASCAR and advocating for nonprofits.
Thursday Mar 21, 2024
Thursday Mar 21, 2024
All we can say is WOW on this one. How would you like to triple your revenues in your association in 5 years? Many might think that is impossible. However, our guest Todd Hauptli, CEO of the Association of American Airport Executives did just that. In 5 years he took AAAE from just over $30 million in revenues to over $100 million. No matter what size your association is, there are great take a ways in this episode. Listen in...
Tuesday Mar 12, 2024
Tuesday Mar 12, 2024
AI is taking the association industry by storm. So may associations have concerns but many are jumping in and embracing the tools AI brings to make the impossible... possible. Tom Morrison and Dave Will have a very engaging and thought provoking conversation with Robert Barnes, CEO of Betty Bot, a leading AI technology provider in the association space. This is a must listen!
Tuesday Mar 05, 2024
Tuesday Mar 05, 2024
All we can say is WOW on this incredible episode. Tom Morrison & Dave Will interview Amber Worthen, Founder of ASW Communications on EVERYTHING communications and email. Amber unpacks the keys to email marketing, what to do, what not to do and how to frame messaging that gets action. Must listen for any association professional.
Wednesday Jan 10, 2024
Wednesday Jan 10, 2024
Don't miss this episode of Association Strong as Dave Will from PropFuel digs into everything podcasting with other well know podcasters in the association space.
Wednesday Jan 03, 2024
Wednesday Jan 03, 2024
In this episode, Tom and Dave do a deep dive into how to drive and keep membership engagement high in the midst of leadership transition. Tom and Dave interview Michael DiFrisco CAE, Executive Director of the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry shares his journey of member engagement after being promoted to Executive Director fo AACD after 10 years as Chief Marketing Director.
Tuesday Nov 21, 2023
Tuesday Nov 21, 2023
In this episode, Tom and Dave interview Sarah Sladek, CEO of Sarah Sladek and Company to talk about her new best selling book MemberSHIFT. Sarah unpacks an array of trends, data and best practices on member value, recruitment and engagement.