
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.
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

Jun 20, 2023
Being Agile in Your Engagement Strategy
Jun 20, 2023
Jun 20, 2023
37 min
In this episode, Tom and Dave interview Jeff Rogan, Senior Director of Membership at the American Rental Association. In this episode, Tom, Dave and Jeff breakdown the key elements to having an engagement strategy that is agile and ever evolving in the world of rapid change.

Jun 13, 2023
Building Engagement Strategy That Works
Jun 13, 2023
Jun 13, 2023
44 min
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.

Jun 6, 2023
Jun 6, 2023
48 min
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.

May 2, 2023
Maximizing Engagement in a Medical Society
May 2, 2023
May 2, 2023
42 min
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.

Apr 18, 2023
Apr 18, 2023
44 min
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.

Apr 4, 2023
Apr 4, 2023
37 min
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.

Mar 21, 2023
Turning Your Member Engagement Upside Down
Mar 21, 2023
Mar 21, 2023
38 min
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.

Mar 7, 2023
Membership Engagement With Passion
Mar 7, 2023
Mar 7, 2023
41 min
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.

Feb 22, 2023
Maximizing Engagement SOLVES Everything
Feb 22, 2023
Feb 22, 2023
49 min
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.

Dec 20, 2022
Dec 20, 2022
50 min
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.
