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 ..read more

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 as ..read more

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 ..read more

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 ..read more

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 exc ..read more

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 ..read more

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 ..read more

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 ..read more

Welcome to episode 72 where Amy Williams, MSIMC, President and CEO of Hydra Communications LLC and Senior Consultant at .orgSource, and Jane Pearson, Vice President, Marketing and Communications at .orgSource, embark on a captivating journey through the vast landscape of artificial intelligence. In this thought-provoking episode, we delve into the transformative power of AI and its far-reaching implications for associations, exploring both the remarkable possibilities it offers and the potential dangers it presents. Join us as we navigate the intricate ethical, social, and economic dimensions ..read more

This week’s guest is Patrick Dorsey, Senior Vice President of Marketing at Impexium. Patrick is responsible for the positioning; demand generation; CRM and automated marketing initiatives; as well as the integrated marketing efforts for Impexium, Billhighway and Greekbill. With over 25 years of experience across all marketing disciplines, he has designed and executed dozens of marketing initiatives focused on helping associations establish market leadership and exceed business objectives.  For this discussion, Patrick talks to us about the relationship between technology and culture, and ..read more