This is a show for Chamber professionals (Chamber Champions) to learn about ideas so they can better serve their members and community by understanding the role of their influence. Think of it as a weekly show to deliver the kind of ideas that you would get from you your regional, state, or national association conferences.
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Welcome to the Association Chat Podcast, hosted by KiKi L'Italien, a luminary in the world of association leadership and community engagement. Recognized as a trailblazer and influencer, KiKi brings her wealth of experience and insights to this unique platform, which has become a cornerstone in the association industry. In each episode, we delve deep into the heart of associations, uncovering the latest trends, challenges, and opportunities that shape the world of organizational leadership. ...
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Associations AMPED Up! is a show where you’ll better understand the AMC model through conversations with association professionals. We’ll dive into the principles and best practices to which they adhere and the tools and initiatives they use to help their client associations grow. Whether you are an emerging or seasoned association professional, we hope you will enjoy the insights our guests will bring to this podcast.
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Associations today face intense pressures that threaten their continued relevance. Operating as you've traditionally done for the last 10, 20, or more years is not a viable option. Gone are the days when members would automatically renew. Today individuals expect value in return for membership. Why shouldn't they? They have a higher demand on their time and more choices on how and from whom they can obtain information due to rapid advances in technology, competition, and social networking. M ...
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Financial Factors to Consider Before Quitting a Job to Side Hustle Full Time
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In this episode of Association Chat, host KiKi L'Italien is joined by Jennifer Lewi to discuss the key financial factors everyone should consider when planning to transition from their current job to making their side hustle their full-time occupation. Learn more about Association Chat's title sponsor, Big Red M: https://bigredm.com/ Watch this ful…
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Michigan West Coast Chamber-2024 COY Finalist with Jodi Owczarski
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Jodi Owczarski shares the two programs that were included on the Chamber of the Year application for the Michigan West Coast Chamber. Full show notes are at: chamberchatpodcast.com/episode286 Please support this podcast by supporting our sponsors. Community Matters, Inc. chamberchatpodcast.com/podcast App My Community appmycommunity.com/chamberchat…
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Vail Valley Partnership-2024 COY Finalist with Chris Romer
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Chris Romer shares the two programs from the Chamber of the Year application for the Vail Valley Partnership. Full show notes are at: chamberchatpodcast.com/episode285 Please support this podcast by supporting our sponsors. Community Matters, Inc. chamberchatpodcast.com/podcast App My Community appmycommunity.com/chamberchat Chamber Nation chambern…
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Matrix Moves, Membership Magic, and Association Insights!
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In this episode of Association Chat, host KiKi L'Italien talks about member retention strategies and answers quirky questions from our community. Discover why consistent communication matters, how to make your events more inclusive, and what superpower KiKi would choose if she could. Spoiler: It involves instant ninja skills! Tune in for a mix of e…
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Newnan-Coweta Chamber-2024 COY Finalist with Candace Boothby
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Candace Boothby shares the two programs that were submitted on the Chamber of the Year application for the Newnan-Coweta Chamber. Full show notes are at: chamberchatpodcast.com/episode284 Please support this podcast by supporting our sponsors. Community Matters, Inc. chamberchatpodcast.com/podcast App My Community appmycommunity.com/chamberchat Cha…
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New Member Onboarding and Dining with Anthony Bourdain
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In this episode of the Association Chat Podcast, host KiKi L'Italien delves into innovative ways to onboard new members, sharing practical tips like personalized welcome packages, mentorship programs, and interactive webinars. KiKi answers a fun listener question. Tune in for actionable insights, engaging stories, and a touch of humor. Subscribe fo…
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Chino Valley Chamber-2024 COY Finalist with Zeb Welborn
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Zeb Welborn shares the two programs the Chino Valley Chamber submitted on their 2024 ACCE Chamber of the Year application. Full show notes are at: chamberchatpodcast.com/episode283 Please support this podcast by supporting our sponsors. Community Matters, Inc. chamberchatpodcast.com/podcast App My Community appmycommunity.com/chamberchat Chamber Na…
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Hybrid Meetings, Karaoke, and Road Trippin' to Cleveland
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In this special episode, KiKi L'Italien answers a question about strategies for boosting member engagement in hybrid events. Then, we switch gears as KiKi shares her go-to karaoke song and reminisces about unforgettable karaoke nights in Charleston. Plus, get the scoop on the exciting Association Chat Road Trip to ASAE Annual in Cleveland, complete…
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Opelika Chamber-2024 COY Finalist with Ali Rauch
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Ali Rauch shares the two programs that the Opelika Chamber submitted on their Chamber of the Year application. Full show notes are at: chamberchatpodcast.com/episode282 Please support this podcast by supporting our sponsors. Community Matters, Inc. chamberchatpodcast.com/podcast App My Community appmycommunity.com/chamberchat Chamber Nation chamber…
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Mike Throne addresses the churn we have been seeing within the Chamber World and how to approach balance to avoid burnout. Full show notes are at: chamberchatpodcast.com/episode281 Please support this podcast by supporting our sponsors. Community Matters, Inc. chamberchatpodcast.com/podcast App My Community appmycommunity.com/chamberchat Chamber Na…
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Improving Corporate Sponsorships with Bruce Rosenthal
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Bruce Rosenthal shares some unique approaches to attracting, addressing, and securing corporate sponsorships for your chamber. Full show notes are at: chamberchatpodcast.com/episode280 Please support this podcast by supporting our sponsors. Community Matters, Inc. chamberchatpodcast.com/podcast App My Community appmycommunity.com/chamberchat Chambe…
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Price is Right –– Helping Associations Find Financial Resilience
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Associations need to focus on financial resilience, innovative pricing strategies, and value proposition in order to thrive in a changing landscape and ensure their existence. 00:00 📚 Associations need financial resilience and pricing aligned with value to thrive, as traditional revenue sources have shifted and competition comes from partners, not …
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Co-Workspace Initiative with Moe Belliveau
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Moe Belliveau shares how her chamber has spun up a co-workspace that has been a huge benefit to their community. Full show notes are at: chamberchatpodcast.com/episode279 Please support this podcast by supporting our sponsors. Community Matters, Inc. chamberchatpodcast.com/podcast App My Community appmycommunity.com/chamberchat Chamber Nation chamb…
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Communication with a Personal Touch with Cindy Cobb
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Cindy Cobb shares how she sees the importance of adding a personal touch to her communication with members. Full show notes are at: chamberchatpodcast.com/episode278 Please support this podcast by supporting our sponsors. Community Matters, Inc. chamberchatpodcast.com/podcast App My Community appmycommunity.com/chamberchat Chamber Nation chambernat…
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Strategic Planning Pitfalls with Carol Hamilton
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Carol Hamilton shares her experience working with Chambers and boards to address some common strategic planning pitfalls that she has noticed. Full show notes are at: chamberchatpodcast.com/episode277 Please support this podcast by supporting our sponsors. Community Matters, Inc. chamberchatpodcast.com/podcast App My Community appmycommunity.com/ch…
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Travis Toliver shares some of the tricks of the trade that he has picked up on during his chamber career. Full show notes are at: chamberchatpodcast.com/episode276 Please support this podcast by supporting our sponsors. Community Matters, Inc. chamberchatpodcast.com/podcast App My Community appmycommunity.com/chamberchat Chamber Nation chambernatio…
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Engaging the Younger Generation with Sarah Sladek
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Sarah Sladek shares the how and why for chambers to be interested in engaging with the younger generations. Full show notes are at: chamberchatpodcast.com/episode275 Please support this podcast by supporting our sponsors. Community Matters, Inc. chamberchatpodcast.com/podcast App My Community appmycommunity.com/chamberchat Chamber Nation chambernat…
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John Chen shares some fun ways to keep your members engaged while creating higher quality meetings. Full show notes are at: chamberchatpodcast.com/episode274 Please support this podcast by supporting our sponsors. Community Matters, Inc. chamberchatpodcast.com/podcast App My Community appmycommunity.com/chamberchat Chamber Nation chambernation.com …
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Avoidance Aftermath – Uncovering the Hidden Costs of Inaction
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Avoidance and inaction in the workplace and in personal relationships can have significant negative consequences, and it is important to address and overcome these patterns in order to foster growth and psychological safety. 00:00 🔍 Avoidance and inaction have hidden costs, leading to negative assumptions, personalization, and a negative impact on …
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Brian Francis shares from his consulting experience about the importance for Chambers to be involved with policy and advocacy. Full show notes are at: chamberchatpodcast.com/episode273 Please support this podcast by supporting our sponsors. Community Matters, Inc. chamberchatpodcast.com/podcast App My Community appmycommunity.com/chamberchat Chambe…
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Candance Brake shares her perspective on the importance of civic engagement between your chamber and elected officials and local government. Full show notes are at: chamberchatpodcast.com/episode272 Please support this podcast by supporting our sponsors. Community Matters, Inc. chamberchatpodcast.com/podcast App My Community appmycommunity.com/cham…
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Mergers, Acquisitions, & Affiliations with Arthur Havlicek
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Arthur Havlicek shares his experiences with navigating through mergers, acquisitions, and affiliations with other chambers and membership organizations. Full show notes are at: chamberchatpodcast.com/episode271 Please support this podcast by supporting our sponsors. Community Matters, Inc. chamberchatpodcast.com/podcast App My Community appmycommun…
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Your Secret Leadership Superpower | Zovig Garboushian
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Think the secret to skyrocketing your leadership and team performance is all about working harder or networking more? Think again. In this episode of Association Chat, KiKi L'Italien teams up with executive coach Zovig Garboushian to dive deep into why the most successful leaders might just be the ones who know themselves best. Why It’s Time to Loo…
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Rapid Growth After Pandemic with Christine Cribb
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Christine Cribb shares her experience with rapid membership growth as they came out of the pandemic. Full show notes are at: chamberchatpodcast.com/episode270 Please support this podcast by supporting our sponsors. Community Matters, Inc. chamberchatpodcast.com/podcast App My Community appmycommunity.com/chamberchat Chamber Nation chambernation.com…
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State Chamber as a Resource with Amy Cloud
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Amy Cloud shares the ways in which your state chamber can be a great resource for you. Full show notes are at: chamberchatpodcast.com/episode269 Please support this podcast by supporting our sponsors. Community Matters, Inc. chamberchatpodcast.com/podcast App My Community appmycommunity.com/chamberchat Chamber Nation chambernation.com Yiftee yiftee…
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Chambers Promoting Themselves with Brian Bondy
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Brian Bondy dives into the argument about why chambers should actively promote themselves. Full show notes are at: chamberchatpodcast.com/episode268 Please support this podcast by supporting our sponsors. Community Matters, Inc. chamberchatpodcast.com/podcast App My Community appmycommunity.com/chamberchat Chamber Nation chambernation.com Yiftee yi…
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A Hot Take on Trust – Do They Trust Your Association?
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In this episode of Association Chat, host KiKi L'Italie explores the complex world of trust within associations with "A Hot Take on Trust – Do They Trust Your Association?" Discover why trust goes beyond a binary existence and how associations can actively cultivate it among members, leadership, and broader communities. From the importance of consi…
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Overcoming the Vocal Minority with Janet Kenefsky
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Janet Kenefsky explores how to overcome the vocal minority when it comes to implementing change at your chamber. Full show notes are at: chamberchatpodcast.com/episode267 Please support this podcast by supporting our sponsors. Community Matters, Inc. chamberchatpodcast.com/podcast App My Community appmycommunity.com/chamberchat Chamber Nation chamb…
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Can AI Help Make Higher Education More Equitable?
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AI and Equitable Education...we hear alot about the harm that generative AI can cause on campuses, but can it also heal and improve equitability for higher ed? Join host KiKi L'Italien for this episode featuring insights from Charles Ansell of Complete College America, Michael Baston from Cuyahoga Community College, and Audrey Ellis, the visionary …
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Ali Rauch is a great example of the energy that a new CEO can bring to an organization to be a real change agent. You can also be a change agent, even if you aren't new! Full show notes are at: chamberchatpodcast.com/episode266 Please support this podcast by supporting our sponsors. Community Matters, Inc. chamberchatpodcast.com/podcast App My Comm…
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ASAE Launches Association Governance Institute – What is it? What happens next?
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ASAE Launches Association Governance Institute – what is it and what happens next? "Charting New Horizons in Association Leadership: Paul Pomerantz Talks AGI Launch" Tune into Association Chat with host KiKi L'Italien as we welcome Paul Pomerantz, the force behind the new Association Governance Institute (AGI). In this episode, we uncover the essen…
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Chambers Leveraging AI with Katyee Lorentzen
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Kaytee Lorentzen shares how chambers can utilize AI to bring efficiency to many processes within their organizations. Full show notes are at: chamberchatpodcast.com/episode265 Please support this podcast by supporting our sponsors. Community Matters, Inc. chamberchatpodcast.com/podcast App My Community appmycommunity.com/chamberchat Chamber Nation …
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The AI Evolution in Associations with BettyBot AI’s Pioneers
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Join host KiKi L'Italien on Association Chat as she looks into the transformative impact of AI on associations with guests, BettyBot.AI thought leaders: Rob Barnes, Thomas Altman, and Dray McFarlane! Discover how associations are revolutionizing education and engagement through technology – and how BettyBot's leaders are helping them to do it! High…
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Jaime di Paulo shares how the Illinois Hispanic Chamber is utilizing data and technology. Full show notes are at: chamberchatpodcast.com/episode264 Please support this podcast by supporting our sponsors. Community Matters, Inc. chamberchatpodcast.com/podcast App My Community appmycommunity.com/chamberchat Chamber Nation chambernation.com Yiftee yif…
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An association introduces its new AI "staff" – and the robot overlords are friendly (for now)... Welcome to this episode of the Association Chat Podcast, full of the delights and dorkiness that any well-intentioned association podcast talking about technology these days can hardly avoid. For this episode, we talk with Liz Peuster, CAE, Director Of …
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Renee Earls shares details about the Odessa Chamber's new teacher reception. Full show notes are at: chamberchatpodcast.com/episode263 Please support this podcast by supporting our sponsors. Community Matters, Inc. chamberchatpodcast.com/podcast App My Community appmycommunity.com/chamberchat Chamber Nation chambernation.com Yiftee yiftee.com Swypi…
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Higher Logic's Homecoming: Charting a Future with the Dream Team
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Join Association Chat for a discussion with Higher Logic's visionary leaders in our latest episode of Association Chat. We sit down with Rob Wenger, Co-Founder and CEO, alongside returning giants Mark Lowry and Conor Sibley, now serving as Chief Revenue Officer and Chief Technology Officer, respectively. This episode, "Higher Logic's Homecoming: Ch…
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Quality of Place Fundraising with Dan Culhane
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Dan Culhane tells how the Ames Chamber has approached fundraising for quality of place projects to enhance their community. Full show notes are at: chamberchatpodcast.com/episode262 Please support this podcast by supporting our sponsors. Community Matters, Inc. chamberchatpodcast.com/podcast App My Community appmycommunity.com/chamberchat Chamber N…
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Association Podcasters Battle Royale
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Get ready for the most epic, laugh-out-loud episode yet – "Association Podcasters Battle Royale"! This was a full-on adventure where the best of the best association podcasters clash in a hilariously unpredictable showdown. Featuring Dave Will, the strategic genius from "Association Strong!" podcast; Ben Muscolino, the tech sorcerer of "The Associa…
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Culture for Huge Results with Bryce Riggs
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Bryce Riggs shares how the Seneca Regional Chamber strives to have a culture that fosters huge results. Full show notes are at: chamberchatpodcast.com/episode261 Please support this podcast by supporting our sponsors. Community Matters, Inc. chamberchatpodcast.com/podcast App My Community appmycommunity.com/chamberchat Chamber Nation chambernation.…
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Can AI's Invisible Hand Shape Relationship Ties? A Chat with Jeff Wickert
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In this episode, we'll talk with Jeff Wickert, the CEO/Chief Vision Officer of Quoala – he brings with him insights on enhancing dialogue and understanding in the digital age. We'll explore how an innovative approach to listening, understanding, and responding is creating a ripple effect in the realms of organizational leadership and community enga…
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Workforce Training Center with Jeannie Hebert
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Jeannie Hebert shares about the Blackstone Vally Chamber's exciting new workforce training center. Full show notes are at: chamberchatpodcast.com/episode260 Please support this podcast by supporting our sponsors. Community Matters, Inc. chamberchatpodcast.com/podcast App My Community appmycommunity.com/chamberchat Chamber Nation chambernation.com Y…
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Association Podcasters Mayhem! It's all Dave's fault...
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Which of these association podcasters should be banned forever? Wait! Don't answer that until you watch this fun episode that we will all surely regret recording later! This discussion features Dave Will, strategic mastermind from Association Strong! podcast; Ben Muscolino, the tech wizard of The Association Podcast; Joanna Pineda, the community ch…
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Steering Through the Storm: Innovative Leadership in Times of Environmental Upheaval
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In this episode of Association Chat, host KiKi L'Italien, alongside experts Elizabeth Weaver Engel and Shelly Alcorn, explores the pressing issue of climate disruption and its impact on association leadership. Elizabeth and Shelly discuss their recently released whitepaper, exploring strategies for resilience and adaptation in a world increasingly …
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Positively Disrupt Your Chamber Community with Tony Rubleski
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Tony Rubleski is here to help start your year off right with ways to positively disrupt your chamber community and your mindset. He shares great tips you can implement right away. Full show notes are at: chamberchatpodcast.com/episode259 Please support this podcast by supporting our sponsors. Community Matters, Inc. chamberchatpodcast.com/podcast A…
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Research Integrity, Trust Trends Transforming Scholarly Events
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“Integrating DEI and sustainability isn't just about ticking boxes. It's about creating events that truly resonate with our diverse global community,” Laura Harvey, Chief Customer Officer for Ex Ordo. Change is everywhere – even in niche areas like scholarly events. And you know how it is with these things. While some of these changes are good, som…
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Elevating Engagement with Amanda Lea Kaiser
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Amanda Lea Kaiser is on fire, hitting on all of the key points of engagement to keep your members and attendees wanting more and in a positive relationship with your organization. Full show notes are at: chamberchatpodcast.com/episode258 Please support this podcast by supporting our sponsors. Community Matters, Inc. chamberchatpodcast.com/podcast A…
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Fostering a Sense of Belonging with Velma Knowles
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Velma Knowles shares ideas to foster a sense of belonging to help grow your membership. Full show notes are at: chamberchatpodcast.com/episode257 Please support this podcast by supporting our sponsors. Community Matters, Inc. chamberchatpodcast.com/podcast App My Community appmycommunity.com/chamberchat Chamber Nation chambernation.com Yiftee yifte…
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Transforming Association Content into Growth Engines
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Join us in this enlightening episode of Association Chat, where we delve into the art of transforming your association's content into a powerful catalyst for growth and innovation as we move towards 2024 with Mission Fuel CEO Dan Streeter. Discover actionable strategies for repurposing existing resources into revenue streams, learn how to align you…
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Innovation & Experimentation with Mary Byers
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Mary Byers, author of 'Race for Relevance', talks about innovation and experimentation within associations and what can be discovered when you explore new opportunities. Full show notes are at: chamberchatpodcast.com/episode256 Please support this podcast by supporting our sponsors. Community Matters, Inc. chamberchatpodcast.com/podcast App My Comm…
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