The author reads her weekly message from the Rogue Tulips Consulting e-newsletter, "Rogue Speak."

Episode 293: This episode supported by USAE News! He's back! It's Carl Weaver, Publisher, Broken Column Press with another question about associations in our movie series. This time we are discussing "How are Associations like the movie 'Cool Hand Luke'?" From failures to communicate, ideas that seemed good at the time, and shiny distractions this movie seems like an association handbook. Or does it? Join us and find out! How do you think associations are like the movie "Cool Hand Luke"? Share a comment!

The author reads here weekly message from the Rogue Tulips Consulting e-newsletter, Rogue Speak.

Episode 292: Have you ever wondered how to get the most out of a conversation with a consultant? Then this is the episode for you! My guest Vinnu Deshetty of Event ROI Coach is here to share her tips on creating valuable projects that deliver the outcomes your organization wants. We discuss how to design the dialogue, identifying outcomes -- they may not be what you think they are! -- and how to be open and flexible in project development. Yes, we do discuss the delicate topic of fees. We also have fun talking about our shared identity of being "data nerds." What questions would you like to ask a consultant? Share a comment!

The author reads her weekly message from the Rogue Tulips Consulting e-newsletter, Rogue Speak.

Episode 291: Those of us in the profession of association management often joke that when we were kids, we didn't say "when I grow up, I want to be an association executive." But what if both your parents were in "the biz"? And what if they were not just in the biz, they were forward thinking trend setting Chief Staff Executives? And what if you grew up in a state society and now you are a member? We have lots of questions and my guests bring the answers! It's Owen Kavanagh of the Atlanta Apartment Association, Wendy Kavanagh, CAE, of the National Protein & Food Distributors Association, and Damian Kavanagh, CAE, of MISBO! That's right folks: we've hit the Kavanagh Trifecta! This conversation covers family dynamics, respectfully disagreeing, and the joy that comes from the work we do. Don't miss this delightful conversation with these association leaders. What did you want to be when you grew up? Share a comment!

Episode 290: Non-dues revenue is an important part of every association's financial plan, but it can be challenging to grow income while providing support to your members. Creating corporate partnerships is an excellent way to do this and we have just the guest this week to help you build your own corporate sponsorships program: Bruce Rosenthal of Bruce Rosenthal Associates. He literally wrote the book on Mastering Association Corporate Sponsorships and he's here to discuss his book, his philosophy, and some great advice for providing value to both your members and your corporate partners. This is not the gold/silver/bronze approach -- it's an approach that actually delivers connection to the people your corporate partners want to meet. The best part? Your members get more of what they need when they need it! Listen to the conversation then buy Bruce's book on Amazon. What is your biggest challenge with corporate sponsorships? Share a comment!

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This week's topic: Time to Sunset Big Association Boards?

Episode 289: This episode supported by USAE News! This week I spoke with Walt Leger, President & CEO of New Orleans & Company. Walt is a native of New Orleans and shares his love for this beautiful city, its long history and its bright future. New Orleans has something for everyone including: world-class cuisine, a vibrant artists' community, a convention center that is retooling for the future, a renowned World War II Museum, City Park for family fun, and major events that include sports, music, and even Pokemon! (I didn't even know Pokemon was still a thing.) We also discuss the city's people and how they always have time to be friendly and welcoming to visitors. As Walt shares in our talk, "New Orleans exists in the imagination of so many people in so many ways. I call it magical because I do think it's a magical place that's not like everywhere else." Listen to this fascinating episode about one of the world's most popular cities and get an insider's view on why this should be on your list to visit. There's more to this exciting city than Mardi Gras. What do you think of when you think of New Orleans? Share a comment!

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