We had the pleasure of sitting down with Garth Jordan, CEO of the American Animal Hospital Association to discuss his thoughts on the current state of associations after the pandemic, how bosses can become more like mentors and guides, whether or not long-term strategies are worth planning, and much more. This episode is jam-packed with advice for CEOs and association leaders to discover the path towards high collaboration within their board and how to build trust to minimize micromanagement. It’s time to eliminate the extraneous and unnecessary and create a more balanced and innovative organization. Tune into this powerful episode to learn how to simplify the journey towards excellence!

Business, regardless of whether you’re in the profit or nonprofit sector, is fundamentally about people. An association’s employees and board members play a crucial role to the health of the organization and its future success. Finding and attracting the right people can prove to be a difficult challenge, especially in today’s fast-paced digital market. Our guests, Don Dea, Co-Founder of Fusion Productions and digitalNow, and his son, Al Dea, Founder of Edge of Work, sat down with us to discuss how leaders can be better listeners, tips to attracting top talent, and the most effective ways to encourage a team to do their best work. “If you did your job in terms of bringing the right people on the bus, you have to make sure they are in the right seats,” says Don. Get ready to challenge assumptions, spark creativity, and invite exploration in this thought-provoking episode of the Association 4.0 Podcast. Listen in!

Welcome to episode 81 with this week’s inspiring guest, Ashish Rangnekar, CEO/Co-Founder of BenchPrep. Sherry Budziak, Founder/CEO of .orgSource discovered the inside scoop into his wildly successful company. BenchPrep is proud to be the world’s first exam prep mobile app for iPhone. Since 2009, the app has transformed into a Learning Management System trusted by the world’s leading associations and credentialing organizations. In fact, Ashish and his team recently celebrated their app serving professionals in more than 50 countries with over 10 million learners! This enlightening conversation dives into the history of BenchPrep, the importance and growing popularity of continuing education, and features a sneak peak of Ashish’s recent webinar with .orgCommunity. To watch the full webinar, visit https://videos.orgcommunity.com/mastering-revenue-growth-a-strategic-framework-for-your-certification-training-program. Don’t miss Ashish and Sherry’s ideas for growth and how to increase revenue using a strategic framework for educational programs. Listen in!

Join us in this insightful episode as I sit down with Donna Gandt, Chief Revenue Officer at Impexium, a leading force in empowering associations through streamlined membership management solutions. In today’s conversation, Donna and I delve into a topic close to .orgSource’s heart—cultivating the executive mindset within your team. We explore the essence of “thinking like an executive” and the profound impact it can have on both individuals and organizations. Don’t miss this chance to gain valuable insights from Donna’s wealth of experience and expertise. Whether you’re a seasoned leader or aspiring to develop your team, this episode provides actionable strategies for fostering a culture of executive thinking within your organization.

Join us in this enlightening episode as we sit down with Robb Rabito, the Senior Director of Program Development at the American College of Chest Physicians (CHEST). Robb wears many hats, overseeing education, program creation, instructional design, accreditation, and online learning, all in the pursuit of advancing healthcare and professional development. Discover how CHEST is at the forefront of empowering healthcare professionals with the knowledge and resources they need to excel in their fields. Robb Rabito shares insights into the organization’s work and the profound impact they have on the world of chest medicine. Whether you’re a healthcare practitioner or simply curious about the ever-evolving world of medical education, this episode is a must-listen.

This week, we have the pleasure of hosting Terrence Sykes, Chief Growth Officer at the Emergency Nurses Association (ENA). ENA stands as the leading professional nursing association, committed to shaping the future of emergency nursing through advocacy, education, research, innovation, and leadership. In this episode, Terrence delves into the transformative impact of the pandemic on his perspectives, shedding light on how it has reshaped his approach to nurturing relationships and driving revenue in recent years. He also provides insights into his strategies for fostering innovation within his team, ensuring that imaginative concepts become actionable realities. With ENA’s strong emphasis on nurturing a culture rooted in values, Terrence reveals the methods they employ to mitigate risk and seize opportunities in their pursuit of excellence. Join us for this insightful conversation! Also check out the other podcasts from association leaders at the ENA: EP 44: FOCUSING ON CULTURE TO RECRUIT AND RETAIN THE RIGHT PEOPLE FOR YOUR ASSOCIATION EP 27: BUILDING THE FRAMEWORK FOR A HEALTHIER WORK ENVIRONMENT  

This week’s guest is Chris Gloede, Chief Consultant at Ricochet. For over 25 years, Chris worked on-the-ground driving marketing experimentation and change for the world’s most notable brands, including BP, Chrysler, Kraft, Unilever, and more. He later brought innovation culture to the American Bar Association as its first-ever Chief Marketing Officer, reversing decades of membership decline. Chris and his team at Ricochet help associations and law firms leverage modern marketing technologies and strategies to build stronger connections to prospects, clients, and members.  Join us for this exciting conversation as Chris shares his view on the challenges and opportunities that associations experience while implementing MarCom technology, the impacts of AI, and his opinion about the best structures for future success.

In this episode, our host, Sherry Budziak, steps into the spotlight to discuss the transformative impact of technology on our interactions with association members. She explores the profound potential of artificial intelligence (AI) in reshaping how we engage with our members, enhance the value we provide, and streamline internal processes.

Our Featured Guest for this week is Jay Daughtry, the Chief Communications Officer and Owner of C-cubed. With an extensive career spanning over two decades, Jay has established a robust reputation in account management, business development, marketing, and communications. C-cubed specializes in supporting clients across marketing, communications, and business development domains, often assisting organizations in expanding their capabilities through novel initiatives like test cases and pilot projects. Drawing from a diverse array of client experiences, Jay provides a unique perspective on associations and their operations. In this episode, he shares his insights, as well as his vision for the future of marketing in relation to new trends such as the application of AI. Stay tuned!

This week’s guest is Matty Rubenstein, founder of Aspaklaria, an association executive advisory firm he started about 15 years ago. For most of that time, he has been an interim strategy partner to many senior executives across IEEE, the Institute of Electronic and Electrical Engineers. For this episode, Matty talks to us about the challenges and opportunities he sees on the horizon for associations, as well as tactics and tools he thinks leaders should use to navigate disruption. He also chimes in on the role AI will play for consultants and how he sees the association industry changing both in the short and long term. Don’t forget to tune in!