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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Houssem Touil shares all about a brand-new Chamber resource, Chamberpad. Full show notes are at: chamberchatpodcast.com/episode299 Please support this podcast by supporting our sponsors. Bringing Local Back bringinglocalback.com Community Matters, Inc. chamberchatpodcast.com/podcast App My Community appmycommunity.com/chamberchat Chamber Nation cha…
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Massive Revenue Growth with Jimmy Lane
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Jimmy Lane shares how the Cocoa Beach Regional Chamber grew their revenue by over 33% in a very short time. Full show notes are at: chamberchatpodcast.com/episode298 Please support this podcast by supporting our sponsors. Bringing Local Back bringinglocalback.com Community Matters, Inc. chamberchatpodcast.com/podcast App My Community appmycommunity…
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What Today's Members Really Want with Barry Phillips
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Barry Phillips pulls back the curtain to share what today's members really want out of their membership. Full show notes are at: chamberchatpodcast.com/episode297 Please support this podcast by supporting our sponsors. Bringing Local Back bringinglocalback.com Community Matters, Inc. chamberchatpodcast.com/podcast App My Community appmycommunity.co…
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Marketing on a Shoestring Budget with Sean Evans
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Sean Evans shares how the Meridian Chamber swings their marketing on a shoestring budget. Full show notes are at: chamberchatpodcast.com/episode296 Please support this podcast by supporting our sponsors. Bringing Local Back bringinglocalback.com Community Matters, Inc. chamberchatpodcast.com/podcast App My Community appmycommunity.com/chamberchat C…
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Demystifying AI with Craig Turner
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Craig Turner from Momentum AI joins us in this episode to help demystify AI and shares use cases for your chamber. Full show notes are at: chamberchatpodcast.com/episode295 Please support this podcast by supporting our sponsors. Bringing Local Back bringinglocalback.com Community Matters, Inc. chamberchatpodcast.com/podcast App My Community appmyco…
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How to Manage & Lead Change with Lynn Turner
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Lynn Turner shares tips and strategies around how to manage and lead change within your organization. Full show notes are at: chamberchatpodcast.com/episode294 Please support this podcast by supporting our sponsors. Bringing Local Back bringinglocalback.com Community Matters, Inc. chamberchatpodcast.com/podcast App My Community appmycommunity.com/c…
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We All Deal with It, But Not the Same
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In this "shorty" episode of Association Chat, host KiKi L'Italien opens up about the recent loss of her mother and the surprising complexity of navigating grief. From the unexpected physical and emotional toll to the confusing cultural practices surrounding bereavement, KiKi explores how grief is handled—and often mishandled—across different settin…
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Greater Phoenix Chamber-2024 COY Finalist with Todd Sanders
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Todd Sanders shares the two programs from the Phoenix Chamber's application for Chamber of the Year. Full show notes are at: chamberchatpodcast.com/episode293 Please support this podcast by supporting our sponsors. Bringing Local Back bringinglocalback.com Community Matters, Inc. chamberchatpodcast.com/podcast App My Community appmycommunity.com/ch…
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The Path for Association Boards to Flourish Amidst a Time of Epic Disruption
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In this episode of Association Chat, host KiKi L'Italien interviews Jeff De Cagna, thought leader and founder of Foresight First, LLC. Listen to this full, unedited interview: https://youtube.com/live/1hRKtoNHVcg FOLLOW Association Chat... Subscribe to our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@AssociationChat Visit our Website: https://associat…
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Greater Winston Salem, Inc.-2024 COY Finalist with Mark Owens
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Mark Owens shares the two programs from the Chamber of the Year application for Greater Winston Salem, Inc. Full show notes are at: chamberchatpodcast.com/episode292 Please support this podcast by supporting our sponsors. Bringing Local Back chamberchatpodcast.com/bringinglocalback Community Matters, Inc. chamberchatpodcast.com/podcast App My Commu…
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Association Boards Must End the Status Quo, Fight "Orthodoxy"
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In this episode of Association Chat, host Kiki La Italian interviews Jeff De Cagna, about the crucial need to challenge orthodox beliefs in association governance. Listen to this full, unedited interview on YouTube: https://youtube.com/live/1hRKtoNHVcg ❤️ FOLLOW Association Chat! ❤️ Subscribe to our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@Associa…
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State Chamber of Oklahoma-2024 COY Finalist with Chad Warmington & Brent Skarky
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Chad Warmington & Brent Skarky from the State Chamber of Oklahoma share the two programs from their Chamber of the Year application. Full show notes are at: chamberchatpodcast.com/episode291 Please support this podcast by supporting our sponsors. Bringing Local Back chamberchatpodcast.com/bringinglocalback Community Matters, Inc. chamberchatpodcast…
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Bringing Local Back: The Future of Local Commerce
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Bringing Local Back is a new, innovative platform that enables Chambers to be the hero in driving commerce in their communities. Secure your seat in our August 30 webinar to learn all about this program and see what kind of power it offers to your organization. Visis chamberchatpodcast.com/bringinglocalback to register for the free webinar.…
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Ultimate Job Security Means Building a "Side-Hustle Muscle"
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In this episode of Association Chat, host KiKi L'Italien is joined by Jennifer Lewi to discuss building your "side-hustle muscle" as an associations professional. We all know that no full-time job is truly 100% secure. Why not try to develop the skill of consulting or providing professional services while you are still employed? You can see it as a…
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Greater Sarasota Chamber-2024 COY Finalist with Heather Kasten
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Heather Kasten shares the two programs from the Greater Sarasota Chamber application for Chamber of the Year. Full show notes are at: chamberchatpodcast.com/episode290 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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Purpose-Driven Governance: A Call for Associations to Become More in These "Turbulent 20s"
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In this episode of Association Chat, host Kiki La Italian interviews Jeff De Cagna, thought leader and founder of Foresight First, LLC. Jeff discusses his influential series, "The Three Stewardship Imperatives," emphasizing the urgent need for association boards to evolve beyond the status quo in today's rapidly changing landscape. Listen to this f…
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Fox Cities Chamber-2024 COY Finalist with Becky Bartoszek
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Becky Bartoszek shares the two programs from the Chamber of the Year application for the award-winning Fox Cities Chamber. Full show notes are at: chamberchatpodcast.com/episode289 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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How to Get Paid (and Behave!) When you Quit your Association Job
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In this episode of Association Chat, host KiKi L'Italien is joined by Jennifer Lewi to discuss how to go about actually getting paid when you quit your job to pursue a side hustle. The two also talk about what it is like to go from working in an association to joining the "dark side" as a consultant and how to quit your job with class so you leave …
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Bend Chamber-2024 COY Finalist with Katy Brooks
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Katy Brooks shares the two programs that were submitted on the Bend Chamber's application for Chamber of the Year. Full show notes are at: chamberchatpodcast.com/episode288 Please support this podcast by supporting our sponsors. Community Matters, Inc. chamberchatpodcast.com/podcast App My Community appmycommunity.com/chamberchat Chamber Nation cha…
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Associations Need Entrepreneurial Moves to Avoid the “Membership Cliff”
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In this special association podcast collaboration episode, Association Chat host KiKi L'Italien is joined by four other association consultants and podcasters to explore the growing importance of associations to consider roles like Chief Entrepreneur Officers, and how associations themselves can foster a more entrepreneurial mindset. We also touch …
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Paducah Area Chamber-2024 COY Finalist with Sandra Wilson
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Sandra Wilson shares the two programs from the Chamber of the Year application for the Paducah Chamber. Full show notes are at: chamberchatpodcast.com/episode287 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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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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Chamber Churn & Balance with Mike Throne
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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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