
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 Jun 13, 2023
Building Engagement Strategy That Works
Tuesday Jun 13, 2023
Tuesday Jun 13, 2023
In this episode of Association Strong's series on maximizing engagement, Tom and Dave host Pat White, Member Engagement Manager from the American Society of NonDestructive Testing. Tom, Dave and Pat do a deep dive into the key elements of what works and doesn't work in engaging members.

Tuesday Jun 06, 2023
Driving Engagement Strategy for a Global Association
Tuesday Jun 06, 2023
Tuesday Jun 06, 2023
In this episode of Association Strong's series on maximizing engagement, Tom and Dave interview Keith Ellis, Chief Engagement & Growth Officer with the International Institute of Business Analyst. Tom, Dave and Keith dig into the keys to engagement strategy when you have a diverse group of member needs all across the globe.

Tuesday May 02, 2023
Maximizing Engagement in a Medical Society
Tuesday May 02, 2023
Tuesday May 02, 2023
With the vast array of medical associations in any state, standing out among the competition takes an intentional and well thought out engagement strategy. In this episode, Tom and Dave interview Michell Laws from the North Carolina Medical Society on how they engage their members in a fast changing environment within the medical community.

Tuesday Apr 18, 2023
Engagement That Rises Your Association Above the Competition
Tuesday Apr 18, 2023
Tuesday Apr 18, 2023
Does your association have multiple associations or competition that makes it tough to stand out? So many industries like construction, healthcare and manufacturing has exactly that. Tom Morrison and Dave Will interview Mark Gedris, Vice President of Member Engagement at the Construction Management Association of America on how CMAA provides incredible value to collaborate and stand out among the competition in the construction industry.

Tuesday Apr 04, 2023
Engagement That Grows From an Exchange Program to a Global Powerhouse
Tuesday Apr 04, 2023
Tuesday Apr 04, 2023
Taking your member engagement that turns your association into a powerhouse is not an easy under taking. It takes strategy, teamwork and execution. Tom Morrison and Dave Will interview Edson Olds from the International Student Exchange Program on how ISEP transformed its engagement strategy to send over 60,000 students across the world in an immersive, life changing, study abroad program.

Tuesday Mar 21, 2023
Turning Your Member Engagement Upside Down
Tuesday Mar 21, 2023
Tuesday Mar 21, 2023
Ever thought about turning your membership model upside down, converting members into investors and even doing away with your networking events? If not, you will not want to miss this session in our series on member engagement. Tom Morrison and Dave Will interview Mark Field, Senior Vice President of Investor Development and Experience on how the Knoxville Chamber of Commerce did just that and experienced record growth.

Tuesday Mar 07, 2023
Membership Engagement With Passion
Tuesday Mar 07, 2023
Tuesday Mar 07, 2023
Having a incredible vibe in your membership engagement strategy is what brings the secret sauce to your members that brings out their passion for the association. Don't miss this highly informative and inspiring session as Tom Morrison and Dave Will unpack the keys to member engagement at the Global Business Association from Christina Salu, Vice President of Membership.

Wednesday Feb 22, 2023
Maximizing Engagement SOLVES Everything
Wednesday Feb 22, 2023
Wednesday Feb 22, 2023
Don't miss this highly informative episode as Tom Morrison and Dave Will interview Amanda Kaiser on their latest study release on trends and best practices on maximizing member engagement. Amanda also unpacks key elements from her new best selling book on membership engagement.

Tuesday Dec 20, 2022
Driving Revenue Through Sponsorships and Partnerships
Tuesday Dec 20, 2022
Tuesday Dec 20, 2022
As associations look for creative ideas to develop new funding and non-dues revenue sources, many overlook the opportunities sponsorships and partnership programs bring. Tom & Dave has a highly informative conversation with Bruce Rosenthal, a leader in helping associations drive innovation and value through sponsorships and partnerships. Don't miss this discussion.

Tuesday Nov 22, 2022
Leadership That Drives Value, Engagement and Revenue
Tuesday Nov 22, 2022
Tuesday Nov 22, 2022
In today's associations change is happening at a hyper speed pace and demands on association professionals are coming at you from every angle. This speed of change demands effective leadership and communications to your board and membership to help them navigate the future. Tom and Dave discuss with Carrie Santos, CEO of Entrepreneur Organization on the keys to being the calm in the storm and living out your value that drives association brand loyalty and retention.