Episodios

  • Association Boards and AI... The Big Questions to be Asking
    Nov 4 2025

    In this thought-provoking episode of Association Strong, hosts Dave Will and Tom Morrison sit down with Jeff De Cagna, a leading voice on association foresight and strategy, to unpack the critical conversations every board should be having about Artificial Intelligence.

    From rethinking governance and member value to understanding the ethical and strategic implications of AI, this episode dives deep into how associations can embrace AI as a catalyst for innovation and growth—not a threat to tradition.

    If you’re a CEO, board member, or association professional looking to lead confidently in the age of AI, this episode will challenge your thinking and inspire action. So listen in...

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    1 h y 1 m
  • How Engagement and Value Lead to 4,000% Growth
    Oct 9 2025

    Don't miss highly informative recap from myself and Dave Will on our recent energizing webinar we produced for the UST Education Series. We discuss what does 4,000% growth look like—and more importantly, how do you achieve it in today’s fast-moving, distraction-filled world? we share with you the keys behind the A.L.I.V.E. framework that has propelled MTI’s growth since 2007. Discover how a bold blend of engagement strategies, smart technology and willingness to take risk propelled MTI’s value to engage over 80% of their members into their key member touch points.

    If you would like to watch the original UST webinar, CLICK HERE.

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    33 m
  • Creating NEW Non-Dues Revenue Through Sponsorships
    Aug 6 2025

    Every association is striving to ad greater value to suppliers and partners to create new or increased revenue from sponsorships. For many, this is a challenge. Don't miss this episode as Tom and Dave interview Bruce Rosenthol on the keys to driving non dues revenue through sponsorships and partnerships. Bruce unveils the creative ideas he unpacks in his new book on this very topic. Listen in and learn...

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    53 m
  • Forward Thinking Associations and AI Are Converging... Here's HOW!
    Jul 8 2025

    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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    1 h y 4 m
  • Everything AI... Now and in the Future
    Jun 24 2025

    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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    55 m
  • Driving Engagement Through Unlimited Educational Offerings
    May 28 2025

    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 association business model.

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    47 m
  • Can You Say Freemium to Membership
    May 13 2025

    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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    58 m
  • Building the Association Value and Future With Vision, Boldness and Risk
    Apr 15 2025

    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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    52 m