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 Feb 02, 2021
Tuesday Feb 02, 2021
We're predicting the future! What will the working world be like post-COVID-19?
Listen as Dave and Tom make their predictions on the future of work, outline what will determine an organization's success, consider new security solutions for associations, and share how to attract and retain customers in this new world. Tom also shares 6 changes to expect in the coming year to give you a leg up.
Key Takeaways:
Where there is the most fear, there is the most opportunity.
There is a massive opportunity for associations to share hyper-personalized content with their members.
If you have a topic suggestion or just want to connect, reach out to Tom Morrison (the Seasoned Association Exec) at tom@tommorrison.biz or Dave Will (the Entrepreneur) at Dave@propfuel.com
Tuesday Jan 19, 2021
Tuesday Jan 19, 2021
What are the characteristics of an organization that thrives in innovation? Does your organization have a culture of innovation?
Dave Will and Tom Morrison talk about culture, sailing, and terrible book names, spaghetti. You’ll learn about creating a deliberate culture, business strategies to drive innovation, and the questions you need to answer about your business.
If you have a topic suggestion or just want to connect, reach out to Tom Morrison (the Seasoned Association Exec) at tom@tommorrison.biz or Dave Will (the Entrepreneur) at Dave@propfuel.com
Thursday Jan 07, 2021
Thursday Jan 07, 2021
Our first guest episode on Association Strong! Dave and Tom are joined by software developer Sigmund VanDamme, the founder of Nimble User (now Nimble AMS) and GoJectory. In this episode, they discuss the differences between contextual, transactional, and behavioral data. Learn about which types of data are most valuable for growing your association and providing the right offerings to your current audience.
If you have a topic you'd like to hear us talk about or just want to connect, reach out to Tom Morrison at tom@tommorrison.biz or Dave Will at dave@propfuel.com
Tuesday Jan 05, 2021
Tuesday Jan 05, 2021
Let's get down to it: how are we actually getting members to do stuff? Dave and Tom discuss how to comprehensively identify what your members need, whether surveys really work, and which strategic engagement tools work best.
Check out the Prop Fuel blog to learn more: https://www.propfuel.com
If you have a topic suggestion or just want to connect, reach out to Tom Morrison (the Association Exec) at tom@tommorrison.biz or Dave Will (the Entrepreneur) at dave@propfuel.com
Tuesday Jan 05, 2021
Tuesday Jan 05, 2021
Engagement is such a broad topic that we needed two episodes to talk about it. In part one, you'll learn about the different types of members that exist within your organization, techniques to drive more engagement, and how to make your engagement come A.L.I.V.E.! Listen as Dave and Tom debate the best engagement tactics and where you can create the most value for your members.
If you have a topic suggestion or just want to connect, reach out to Tom Morrison (the Association Executive) at tom@tommorrison.biz or Dave Will (the Entrepreneur) at dave@propfuel.com
Tuesday Jan 05, 2021
Tuesday Jan 05, 2021
Show me the money!
In this episode, you'll learn to make the most of the dollars you have and keep 'em coming. Dave (the Entrepreneur) and Tom (the Association Executive) talk about budgets, how much should be allocated to reserves (or burn money), the benefits of offering certification programs, and budget strategies that can direct the future of your association.
If you have a topic recommendation or just want to connect, reach out to Tom Morrison at tom@tommorrison.biz or Dave Will at dave@propfuel.com
Tuesday Jan 05, 2021
Tuesday Jan 05, 2021
If you have passion for your association you're running downhill in the association contest. Without passion, you have apathy. Dave Will (the Entrepreneur) and Tom Morrison (the Association Executive) talk about how you can build passion for your association, why it's important, and the best and worst methods that Dave and Tom have seen.
If you have a topic that you'd like to hear Dave and Tom talk about or just want to connect, reach out to us! Contact Tom via email at tom@tommorrison.biz or Dave at dave@propfuel.com
Tuesday Dec 01, 2020
Tuesday Dec 01, 2020
Welcome to Association Strong! 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.