Association Strong

Association Strong

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

July 8, 2025 63 mins

In this episode, Tom and Dave have an in depth and engaging discussion with Robert Barnes, CEO of Betty AI on how forward thinking associations are capitalizing on AI to build value, engagement and connection in their associations.  This is a must listen episode.  Listen in...

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In this episode, Tom and Dave have an engaging conversation with Meredith Ellison, Executive Director of the Association for the Advancement of Artificial Intelligence.  Tom, Dave and Meredith unpack where AI is headed, how it is impacting associations and their members and the possibilities surrounding AI.  Listen in...

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With the labor shortage being every association's #1 challenge for their members, education and training is the #1 need for members.  Training drives productivity, efficiencies, lessens error rates and empowers employees to make good decisions in their job duties.  In this episode, Tom and Dave interview Wade Tetsuka, President of UST and Founder of the Presidential Forum on the power and value of education and training in associat...

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May 13, 2025 58 mins

As member needs and wants keep changing, so does membership models.  Don't miss this episode as Tom and Dave interview Pat White and Nealy Wheat on the new Freemium membership model with the American Society of NonDestructive Testing. 

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In this episode, Tom and Dave interview Matt Croson, President and CEO of the American Gear Manufacturers Association on how to build value and the future through vision, being bold and taking risk.  Listen in...

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In this engaging session, Tom and Dave interviewing Eric O'Connor, Chief Innovation Officer of the American Association of Nurse Anesthesiology and unpack the strength of building the future of association innovation through experimentation and teams in a 65,000 member association.  Listen in....

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Don't miss this dynamic conversation as Dave Will interviews Joanna Pineda, Chief Troublemaker and CEO of the Matrix Group.  In this podcast Dave and Joanna breakdown the keys to the innovation in the digital age and how it connects to messaging, member value and engagement.  

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This week, Tom and Dave, interview Michael Hoehn from the International Association for the Study of Lung Cancer on how IASLC has focused its value and messaging on specific needs expressed by members.  Michael shares how asking the right questions and listening for their specific needs has led to amazing engagement from their 9,000+ members.  Listen in...

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In this episode, Tom and Dave break down the keys to driving digital, demo days and virtual experiences that connect members, suppliers, value and content.

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February 4, 2025 49 mins

In this episode, Tom and Dave interview Deborah Kemper from the San Mateo County Bar Association.  Deborah breaks down how she taps into her member's emotions to drive value, engagement and volunteerism.

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January 21, 2025 44 mins

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.   

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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.

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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.

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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 ...

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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...

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March 12, 2024 55 mins

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!

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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.

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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.

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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.

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November 21, 2023 35 mins

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.

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