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Today, I'm super excited to share a powerful talk from The Big Talk Academy's Virtual Showcase.    In this episode, you'll hear from Cynthia Hamilton Urquhart with her talk, “Changing Your World with the Courage to Care.”   Cynthia is a retired Royal Canadian Mounted Police officer who believes everyone matters.   She is an author, speaker, and founder of A First Responder Voice. She is a recipient of the 2019 Universal Women's Network, Unsung Hero Award, and the 125th Anniversary of the Confederation of Canada Medal.    In her big talk, she'll explore:   Why true courage isn't just about bold actions What happens when caregivers fall into the trap of caring for everyone except themselves The definition of real strength and what it can look like How small gestures of care - whether for ourselves or others - can have profound impacts   More from Cynthia Hamilton Urquhart Website: www.afirstrespondervoice.ca  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cynthiahamiltonurquhart/  LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/cynthiahamiltonurquhart  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/afirstrespondervoice  More from Tricia  Unlock your potential and grow your speaking business during The Art of The Big Talk, my LIVE Two-Day Virtual Masterclass Explore my content and follow me on YouTube Follow me on Instagram  Connect with me on Facebook  Connect with me on LinkedIn  Visit my website at TriciaBrouk.com   

America's leading lifestyle medicine doctor, Dr. Stacie Stephenson, is a pioneer of functional and integrative medicine who has dedicated her life's work to helping people create vibrant health from within to prevent chronic disease and increase health. Currently, she is a board member of The American Nutrition Association, serves as the Vice Chair for Gateway for Cancer Research, works tirelessly as a philanthropist, and is an advocate for children's health worldwide. She was a practicing physician for 15 years, the former Chair of Functional Medicine for Cancer Treatment Centers of America, and has partnered with the American Heart Association for nutritional outreach. Dr. Stephenson was awarded the Unsung Hero Award in 2023 for her philanthropic efforts to support cancer research and patient oriented treatment and care. Dr. Stephenson is also the author of the bestselling books Glow: 90 Days to Create Your Vibrant Life from Within and Vibrant: A Groundbreaking Program to Get Energized, Own Your Health. She has been featured across national and regional media including Dr. Oz, Good Morning America, Extra, Parade, KTLA, Purist, Women's Health, Prevention and many more. Dr. Stephenson and her husband and children share their time between homes in the Midwest and Arizona.   

Darren “Bluey” Blue: Sports + Recreation Development Strategist at ISG, and former collegiate hockey player and coach! A team-player to his core, Bluey recounts his earliest influences and the story behind his first love: hockey. From winning the Unsung Hero Award twice during his time at MSU Mankato to how he received his nickname “the Mayor”, we were truly inspired by the experiences that have shaped our guest's outlook on life and community. Stay tuned for minute 1:35:55, where Bluey shares what his dream gig would be if money was no object

PART TWO: Kenny was born in Indianapolis, Indiana. He holds a special place in history as the 32nd African American to become a Navy SEAL. Kenny received the Unsung Hero Award from Ford Motor Company from Kevin Frazier, host of the hit TV show Entertainment Tonight, in recognition of his unique & challenging story in becoming a Navy SEAL, along with his personal and community accomplishments. He was recently featured in the Amazon and Barnes and Noble most read book Can't Hurt Me by his good friend and Former Navy SEAL teammate David Goggin's for their amazing experiences in achievement in spite of formidable challenges before and during SEAL training as seen on CBS and Joe Rogan's podcast, The Joe Rogan Experience, viewed by millions. He has been endorsed by Chief FBI Agent and Professor Greg Vecchi and S.W.A.T. Teams. Kenny Has had the fortune to receive honorable mention from Department of Homeland Security, and Federal Protective Service. He is also a featured personality on the popular Funker Tactical You Tube Channel. He mentored SEAL candidates in Indianapolis, IN, having been sought out by Naval Special Warfare Scouts to prepare them for the toughest military training in the world in order to become U.S. Navy SEALs. He also enjoyed the honor of receiving an appreciation award from the Navy recruiting district for going above and beyond, resulting in their region achieving the highest conversion rate of candidates becoming Navy SEAL graduates that year in the Nation. This experience was put on by his business, which was sponsored by the Navy.Mr. Bigbee has discovered and executed reliable, duplicatable tools to unanimously defy the odds, exceed expectations, and “Be Elite” personally and in team environments in a diverse variety of fields. He performed in the billion dollar Getty Museum as a professional dancer after receiving a full scholarship under the choreographer of the blockbuster hit movie Avatar, Lula Washington.He was awarded the honor recruit, USO award (for his service as a team player/leader) and accelerated advancement in the information system technology program in the Navy. You may recognize him as a nationwide Finish Line model from his younger days. He had the fortune to do 3 National videos ranked third in the nation for Fox. Since the age of 4 years old, he has become an expert martial artist and owns his own martial arts school and affiliations. He has travelled and taught martial arts at some of the most respected academies and teams all over the world. Such as: Nitrix and wave academies in Brazil, Brazilian Top Team and other schools in Phuket, Bangkok, Khao Lak Thailand, and in Split Croatia. Kenneth holds black belts and high achievement in several martial arts and combatives systems. It is no surprise that he is also a Martial Arts Hall of Fame inductee. Kenny became a Master Tricom Instructor/Collaborator which trains elite teams such as the Secret Service, Korean Navy SEALs, Army Special Forces and many more worldwide. His company, Tactical A.C.T.S (Adaptive Combat Tactical Solutions) LLC, provides Fortune 500 clients preemptive, adaptive, and real-time problem-solving solutions of incident response, as well as executive protection. His team conducted Executive Protection for Nestle in Washington D.C. World renowned High Risk security/Executive Protection company Triple Canopy awarded Kenny with an elite training commendation.Most recently, Kenny was certified as a subject matter instructor and expert in the State of Wyoming with the law enforcement for TRICOM Custody, Control and Combatives. Kenny instructs elite performance mindset, strategy, and tactics seminars nationwide to S.W.A.T teams and to civilians focusing on individual, team skills, and finally culminating into practical and applicable interactive scenarios.' This amazing episode was edited and mixed by our amazing team member Jacob Brusseau! www.linkedin.com › in › jacob-brusseau

32nd African American Navy SEAL: Kenny Bigbee's Journey Through Adversity 1/2 Kenny was born in Indianapolis, Indiana. He holds a special place in history as the 32nd African American to become a Navy SEAL. Kenny received the Unsung Hero Award from Ford Motor Company from Kevin Frazier, host of the hit TV show Entertainment Tonight, in recognition of his unique & challenging story in becoming a Navy SEAL, along with his personal and community accomplishments. He was recently featured in the Amazon and Barnes and Noble most read book Can't Hurt Me by his good friend and Former Navy SEAL teammate David Goggin for their amazing experiences in achievement in spite of formidable challenges before and during SEAL training as seen on CBS and Joe Rogan's podcast, The Joe Rogan Experience, viewed by millions. He has been endorsed by Chief FBI Agent and Professor Greg Vecchi and S.W.A.T. Teams. Kenny has had the fortune to receive an honorable mention from the Department of Homeland Security, and Federal Protective Service. He is also a featured personality on the popular Funker Tactical YouTube Channel. He mentored SEAL candidates in Indianapolis, IN, having been sought out by Naval Special Warfare Scouts to prepare them for the toughest military training in the world in order to become U.S. Navy SEALs. He also enjoyed the honor of receiving an appreciation award from the Navy recruiting district for going above and beyond, resulting in their region achieving the highest conversion rate of candidates becoming Navy SEAL graduates that year in the Nation. This experience was put on by his business, which was sponsored by the Navy. Mr. Bigbee has discovered and executed reliable, duplicatable tools to unanimously defy the odds, exceed expectations, and “Be Elite” personally and in team environments in a diverse variety of fields. He performed in the billion-dollar Getty Museum as a professional dancer after receiving a full scholarship under the choreographer of the blockbuster hit movie Avatar, Lula Washington. He was awarded the honor recruit, the USO award (for his service as a team player/leader), and accelerated advancement in the information system technology program in the Navy. You may recognize him as a nationwide Finish Line model from his younger days. He had the fortune to do 3 National videos ranked third in the nation for Fox. Since the age of 4 years old, he has become an expert martial artist and owns his own martial arts school and affiliations. He has traveled and taught martial arts at some of the most respected academies and teams all over the world. Such as Nitrix and wave academies in Brazil, Brazilian Top Team, and other schools in Phuket, Bangkok, Khao Lak Thailand, and Split Croatia. Kenneth holds black belts and has high achievements in several martial arts and combative systems. It is no surprise that he is also a Martial Arts Hall of Fame inductee. Kenny became a Master Tricom Instructor/Collaborator which trains elite teams such as the Secret Service, Korean Navy SEALs, Army Special Forces, and many more worldwide. His company, Tactical A.C.T.S (Adaptive Combat Tactical Solutions) LLC, provides Fortune 500 clients with preemptive, adaptive, and real-time problem-solving solutions for incident response, as well as executive protection. His team conducted Executive Protection for Nestle in Washington D.C. World-renowned High-Risk security/Executive Protection company Triple Canopy awarded Kenny with an elite training commendation. Most recently, Kenny was certified as a subject matter instructor and expert in the State of Wyoming with the law enforcement for TRICOM Custody, Control, and Combatives. Kenny instructs elite performance mindset, strategy, and tactics seminars nationwide to S.W.A.T teams and to civilians focusing on individual, and team skills, and finally culminating into practical and applicable interactive scenarios.

EJ Stancil is currently a Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Program Manager at Google driving DE&I strategies and programs across an organization of 4,000 Googlers.  He is a recognized champion for marginalized communities and has received several awards for his leadership in corporate DE&I efforts, breaking down silos, and establishing space for meaningful and inclusive conversations around race relations, gender inequality, and LGBTQ+ advocacy.  He specializes in establishing systems of shared accountability in the development and maintenance of more equitable and inclusive workplaces, consumer products and services. EJ has experience in producing DE&I programming and marketing content for Fortune 500 companies across various industries. EJ has also served as a member of ADCOLOR Advisory Board, where he was recognized with the Unsung Hero Award for his leadership and contributions.  In his spare time, EJ enjoys dining at a wide range of restaurants and digging through the crates of your favorite music streaming platform. With over seven years of experience, EJ is committed to bringing a fresh perspective and collaborative approach to each team he works with.

Like most children, Thomas Wilson '23 grew up watching television. But his preferred shows weren't cartoons. Rather, he loved watching the local and national newscasts, dreaming of one day being a reporter. A senior studying broadcast and digital journalism in the S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications and political science in the Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs, Wilson is now living out his dreams, thanks to Syracuse University and its InclusiveU program, which brings students of all ages with intellectual and developmental disabilities to campus to experience college life in a fully inclusive setting because of the Taishoff Center for Inclusive Higher Education. Wilson recently was named one of this year's recipients of the Unsung Hero Award in honor of the late Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. A news anchor on Citrus TV, Wilson is also the executive producer and creator of “Thomas on the Town”, a show where Wilson interviews University community members. He is a leader who inspires colleagues and community members to be better.

For many organizations, this time of year is when things get "real". You can see whether revenue went up or down. You can see whether you have more members or less. This means that this is the time of year when it makes sense to consider if these are the same results that you want next year.  In this episode, I share 3 questions that organizations should be asking as one year winds down and the new one begins.Connect with JoyWebsite:joyofmembership.comjourneycare.appDownload The Journey Roadmap:https://journeycare.app/roadmap****ABOUT YOUR HOSTYes, there is a “real” Joy in The Joy of Membership.Founder & CEO Joy Duling has been working with leaders of associations, trade groups and nonprofits since 2005.She has also walked the same journey, serving for nearly 10 years as the Executive Director of a membership-based nonprofit which she helped launch from scratch and led to annual revenues of more than $1M exclusively from membership contributions.Joy has been widely recognized as a speaker, an online educator and a trusted advisor, twice winning the “Unsung Hero Award” from the National Association of Women Business Owners' Central Illinois Chapter. She holds a Bachelor's Degree in Psychology and a Master's Degree in Social Work with Specialization in Policy, Planning and Administration. She has extensive experience in strategic planning, team facilitation, change management, and association operations.But beyond industry experience and education…Joy Duling is the calm voice you want to have in the room when you, your team, or your board is overwhelmed by ideas and options.She's a trusted resource at the other end of an email or phone call who knows the answer, or can find the answer, when it's not clear what to do next in your approach.She's a planner of systems and driver of progress that helps your organization achieve stretch goals.She's a gifted facilitator of conversation, collaboration, and constructive growth.And she's approachable and results-oriented,  which makes it easy to shake loose of the old and start fresh on the new.Finding value in this podcast?  Consider leaving a rating or review at joyofmembership.com/review

Recently, my team and I provided event support for a client that was hosting its first "back-to-live" Conference after a pandemic hiatus.  Along the way, I noted a few things that could be woven into the experience next time that will likely  have an impact on membership growth. Listen in to catch what those are.Connect with JoyWebsite:joyofmembership.comjourneycare.app25 CAREpoints Checklist:https://journeycare.app/carepoints-pdfDownload The Journey Roadmap:https://journeycare.app/roadmap****ABOUT YOUR HOSTYes, there is a “real” Joy in The Joy of Membership.Founder & CEO Joy Duling has been working with leaders of associations, trade groups and nonprofits since 2005.She has also walked the same journey, serving for nearly 10 years as the Executive Director of a membership-based nonprofit which she helped launch from scratch and led to annual revenues of more than $1M exclusively from membership contributions.Joy has been widely recognized as a speaker, an online educator and a trusted advisor, twice winning the “Unsung Hero Award” from the National Association of Women Business Owners' Central Illinois Chapter. She holds a Bachelor's Degree in Psychology and a Master's Degree in Social Work with Specialization in Policy, Planning and Administration. She has extensive experience in strategic planning, team facilitation, change management, and association operations.But beyond industry experience and education…Joy Duling is the calm voice you want to have in the room when you, your team, or your board is overwhelmed by ideas and options.She's a trusted resource at the other end of an email or phone call who knows the answer, or can find the answer, when it's not clear what to do next in your approach.She's a planner of systems and driver of progress that helps your organization achieve stretch goals.She's a gifted facilitator of conversation, collaboration, and constructive growth.And she's approachable and results-oriented,  which makes it easy to shake loose of the old and start fresh on the new.Finding value in this podcast?  Consider leaving a rating or review at joyofmembership.com/review

In this week's episode of The Joy of Membership Podcast, we're diving into how you can turn a seemingly dead-end opportunity for new members into a membership growth opportunity. All you have to do? A little follow-up! Take a listen and let me know if you're interested in adding some automation features to your membership practices.Connect with JoyWebsite:joyofmembership.comjourneycare.app25 CAREpoints Checklist:https://journeycare.app/carepoints-pdfDownload The Journey Roadmap:https://journeycare.app/roadmapThe Journey is my signature program to help membership organizations boost member attraction without getting bogged down by internal conversations, lost in tech, or overwhelmed by change. The end result? Faster joins, more enthusiastic engagement, and renewals that happen without hesitation.****ABOUT YOUR HOSTYes, there is a “real” Joy in The Joy of Membership.Founder & CEO Joy Duling has been working with leaders of associations, trade groups and nonprofits since 2005.She has also walked the same journey, serving for nearly 10 years as the Executive Director of a membership-based nonprofit which she helped launch from scratch and led to annual revenues of more than $1M exclusively from membership contributions.Joy has been widely recognized as a speaker, an online educator and a trusted advisor, twice winning the “Unsung Hero Award” from the National Association of Women Business Owners' Central Illinois Chapter. She holds a Bachelor's Degree in Psychology and a Master's Degree in Social Work with Specialization in Policy, Planning and Administration. She has extensive experience in strategic planning, team facilitation, change management, and association operations.But beyond industry experience and education…Joy Duling is the calm voice you want to have in the room when you, your team, or your board is overwhelmed by ideas and options.She's a trusted resource at the other end of an email or phone call who knows the answer, or can find the answer, when it's not clear what to do next in your approach.She's a planner of systems and driver of progress that helps your organization achieve stretch goals.She's a gifted facilitator of conversation, collaboration, and constructive growth.And she's approachable and results-oriented,  which makes it easy to shake loose of the old and start fresh on the new.Finding value in this podcast?  Consider leaving a rating or review at joyofmembership.com/review

Today's 5-Star Guest is Curt Yagi, Executive Director of Real Options for City Kids. R.O.C.K. is a fundamental part of the San Francisco community as the largest provider of enrichment, recreation, and social support in San Francisco's Visitacion Valley, serving over 900 youth ages 6-17.Curt Yagi joined the R.O.C.K. family as a volunteer in 1998, a Board Member/Chair in 2000 and finally as the Executive Director in 2003. Prior to R.O.C.K., Curt spent several years in the corporate sector where he held a variety of business and technology consulting positions at small and large companies. He held the position of Chief Operating Officer at a small San Francisco company, where he gained valuable operational experience which he is able to leverage at R.O.C.K. today. Curt was the 2006 YNPN Executive Director of the Year, a 2006 graduate of Leadership San Francisco, a 2007 fellow at LeaderSpring and the 2012 Unsung Hero Award awardee of the Golden State Warriors. He holds a BS degree in Computer Science from the University of California at Davis. In his spare time, you might find Curt hanging out with his wife and two kids, practicing Brazilian jiu jitsu, surfing or performing original music throughout the Bay Area.Connect With Real Options for City Kids:  https://rocksf.org/Connect With Curt:  https://rocksf.org/tag/curt-yagi/Get on our waiting list for our new nonprofit & fundraising community filled with on-demand courses and live webinars that are exclusive to members! Learn all about what's in store to support you and your leadership team at www.DoGoodYOUniversity.com!Special THANK YOU to our sponsors:Donor Dock - The best CRM system for your small to medium sized nonprofit, hands down! Visit www.DonorDock.com and use the Promo Code DOGOODBETTER for a FREE month!Support This Podcast! Make a quick and easy donation here:https://www.patreon.com/dogoodbetteriTunes: https://apple.co/3a3XenfSpotify: https://spoti.fi/2PlqRXsYouTube: https://bit.ly/3kaWYanTunein: http://tun.in/pjIVtStitcher: https://bit.ly/3i8jfDRFollow On Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DoGoodBetterPodcast/Follow On Twitter: @consulting_do #fundraising #fundraiser #charity #nonprofit #donate#dogood #dogoodBETTER #fargo #fundraisingdadAbout Host Patrick Kirby:Email: Patrick@dogoodbetterconsulting.comLinkedIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/fundraisingdad/Want more great advice? Buy Patrick's book! Now also available as an e-book!Fundraise Awesomer! A Practical Guide to Staying Sane While Doing GoodAvailable through Amazon Here: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1072070359

New members: We all want them. But when it comes to attracting new potential members, is your organization falling short? In this week's episode of The Joy of Membership Podcast, I dive into five types Discovery Magnets (more commonly known as lead magnets) that can drive reach and new member leads for your organization. As always, after you tune in, feel free to reach out with any questions. I'd love to get to know you and the work you do!Connect with JoyWebsite:joyofmembership.comjourneycare.app25 CAREpoints Checklist:https://journeycare.app/carepoints-pdfDownload The Journey Roadmap:https://journeycare.app/roadmapThe Journey is my signature program to help membership organizations boost member attraction without getting bogged down by internal conversations, lost in tech, or overwhelmed by change. The end result? Faster joins, more enthusiastic engagement, and renewals that happen without hesitation.****ABOUT YOUR HOSTYes, there is a “real” Joy in The Joy of Membership.Founder & CEO Joy Duling has been working with leaders of associations, trade groups and nonprofits since 2005.She has also walked the same journey, serving for nearly 10 years as the Executive Director of a membership-based nonprofit which she helped launch from scratch and led to annual revenues of more than $1M exclusively from membership contributions.Joy has been widely recognized as a speaker, an online educator and a trusted advisor, twice winning the “Unsung Hero Award” from the National Association of Women Business Owners' Central Illinois Chapter. She holds a Bachelor's Degree in Psychology and a Master's Degree in Social Work with Specialization in Policy, Planning and Administration. She has extensive experience in strategic planning, team facilitation, change management, and association operations.But beyond industry experience and education…Joy Duling is the calm voice you want to have in the room when you, your team, or your board is overwhelmed by ideas and options.She's a trusted resource at the other end of an email or phone call who knows the answer, or can find the answer, when it's not clear what to do next in your approach.She's a planner of systems and driver of progress that helps your organization achieve stretch goals.She's a gifted facilitator of conversation, collaboration, and constructive growth.And she's approachable and results-oriented,  which makes it easy to shake loose of the old and start fresh on the new.Finding value in this podcast?  Consider leaving a rating or review at joyofmembership.com/review

Ready for the next leg of our Membership Growth Itinerary?! Today's podcast is a brief overview of the second grouping of growth practices (remember - there are 9!) to achieve membership growth. If you missed last week's episode, listen in here, then come back and dive into ways your organization can improve member experience to achieve growth!Connect with JoyWebsite:joyofmembership.comjourneycare.app25 CAREpoints Checklist:https://journeycare.app/carepoints-pdfDownload The Journey Roadmap:https://journeycare.app/roadmapThe Journey is my signature program to help membership organizations boost member attraction without getting bogged down by internal conversations, lost in tech, or overwhelmed by change. The end result? Faster joins, more enthusiastic engagement, and renewals that happen without hesitation.****ABOUT YOUR HOSTYes, there is a “real” Joy in The Joy of Membership.Founder & CEO Joy Duling has been working with leaders of associations, trade groups and nonprofits since 2005.She has also walked the same journey, serving for nearly 10 years as the Executive Director of a membership-based nonprofit which she helped launch from scratch and led to annual revenues of more than $1M exclusively from membership contributions.Joy has been widely recognized as a speaker, an online educator and a trusted advisor, twice winning the “Unsung Hero Award” from the National Association of Women Business Owners' Central Illinois Chapter. She holds a Bachelor's Degree in Psychology and a Master's Degree in Social Work with Specialization in Policy, Planning and Administration. She has extensive experience in strategic planning, team facilitation, change management, and association operations.But beyond industry experience and education…Joy Duling is the calm voice you want to have in the room when you, your team, or your board is overwhelmed by ideas and options.She's a trusted resource at the other end of an email or phone call who knows the answer, or can find the answer, when it's not clear what to do next in your approach.She's a planner of systems and driver of progress that helps your organization achieve stretch goals.She's a gifted facilitator of conversation, collaboration, and constructive growth.And she's approachable and results-oriented,  which makes it easy to shake loose of the old and start fresh on the new.Finding value in this podcast?  Consider leaving a rating or review at joyofmembership.com/review

It's your official welcome to Season 3 of the Joy of Membership Podcast!In Season 1, you heard many interviews with membership leaders, exploring why they're here, how they are being helpful to their audience, and what they've learned along the way.  In Season 2, we explored lots of different CAREpoints...where what you do and how you do it makes a difference.And now, in Season 3, we're embarking on the next leg of our journey together: your roadmap to growth. Just like a real-life road trip where there is an itinerary to plan, things that you need to pack in your suitcase, and adventures both expected and unexpected that come up along the way, the same is true about your road trip to growth.Connect with JoyWebsite:joyofmembership.comjourneycare.app25 CAREpoints Checklist:https://journeycare.app/carepoints-pdfDownload The Journey Roadmap:https://journeycare.app/roadmapThe Journey is my signature program to help membership organizations boost member attraction without getting bogged down by internal conversations, lost in tech, or overwhelmed by change. The end result? Faster joins, more enthusiastic engagement, and renewals that happen without hesitation.****ABOUT YOUR HOSTYes, there is a “real” Joy in The Joy of Membership.Founder & CEO Joy Duling has been working with leaders of associations, trade groups and nonprofits since 2005.She has also walked the same journey, serving for nearly 10 years as the Executive Director of a membership-based nonprofit which she helped launch from scratch and led to annual revenues of more than $1M exclusively from membership contributions.Joy has been widely recognized as a speaker, an online educator and a trusted advisor, twice winning the “Unsung Hero Award” from the National Association of Women Business Owners' Central Illinois Chapter. She holds a Bachelor's Degree in Psychology and a Master's Degree in Social Work with Specialization in Policy, Planning and Administration. She has extensive experience in strategic planning, team facilitation, change management, and association operations.But beyond industry experience and education…Joy Duling is the calm voice you want to have in the room when you, your team, or your board is overwhelmed by ideas and options.She's a trusted resource at the other end of an email or phone call who knows the answer, or can find the answer, when it's not clear what to do next in your approach.She's a planner of systems and driver of progress that helps your organization achieve stretch goals.She's a gifted facilitator of conversation, collaboration, and constructive growth.And she's approachable and results-oriented,  which makes it easy to shake loose of the old and start fresh on the new.Finding value in this podcast?  Consider leaving a rating or review at joyofmembership.com/review

Kevin Hoagland suffered a spinal cord injury in 1978, one year after graduating from St. Peter's High School. However, the C 4/5 quadriplegic has not it hold him back one bit. Kevin credits his family for instilling in him the compulsion to help others, and he's been doing just that in many different ways for years. As the Chairman of New Brunswick, NJ's Mayor's Committee for a Barrier Free town since 1988, he has been instrumental in making his hometown more accessible. Kevin was elected 6 times a Middlesex County Surrogate, and is the very proud founder and president of the Central Jersey Spinal Cord Association (1985 - present). If that wasn't enough, Kevin received the New Jersey Hall of Fame's Unsung Hero Award in 2018! If you haven't figured it out yet, Kevin Hoagland is my guest on this week's QuadCast! Thanks for all you do on behalf of the SCI community Kevin!

This week, Cecilia Sepp (founder of Rogue Tulips Nonprofit Consulting & Association Management Services) chats with us about how relations between local chapters and national organizations can and SHOULD work together.  Cecilia has spent her entire career in the nonprofit arena - in association staff positions, as a high-level consultant, and volunteer. AKA she knows what she's talking about!Connect with Cecilia:www.roguetulips.comhttps://www.roguetulips.com/rfp-formhttps://anchor.fm/cecilia-seppConnect with Joy:Website:joyofmembership.comjourneycare.app25 CAREpoints Checklist:https://journeycare.app/carepoints-pdfDownload The Journey Roadmap:https://journeycare.app/roadmapThe Journey is my signature program to help membership organizations boost member attraction without getting bogged down by internal conversations, lost in tech, or overwhelmed by change. The end result? Faster joins, more enthusiastic engagement, and renewals that happen without hesitation.****ABOUT YOUR HOSTYes, there is a “real” Joy in The Joy of Membership.Founder & CEO Joy Duling has been working with leaders of associations, trade groups and nonprofits since 2005.She has also walked the same journey, serving for nearly 10 years as the Executive Director of a membership-based nonprofit which she helped launch from scratch and led to annual revenues of more than $1M exclusively from membership contributions.Joy has been widely recognized as a speaker, an online educator and a trusted advisor, twice winning the “Unsung Hero Award” from the National Association of Women Business Owners' Central Illinois Chapter. She holds a Bachelor's Degree in Psychology and a Master's Degree in Social Work with Specialization in Policy, Planning and Administration. She has extensive experience in strategic planning, team facilitation, change management, and association operations.But beyond industry experience and education…Joy Duling is the calm voice you want to have in the room when you, your team, or your board is overwhelmed by ideas and options.She's a trusted resource at the other end of an email or phone call who knows the answer, or can find the answer, when it's not clear what to do next in your approach.She's a planner of systems and driver of progress that helps your organization achieve stretch goals.She's a gifted facilitator of conversation, collaboration, and constructive growth.And she's approachable and results-oriented,  which makes it easy to shake loose of the old and start fresh on the new.Finding value in this podcast?  Consider leaving a rating or review at joyofmembership.com/review

July 28, 2022 Everything Co-op continues its recognition of the 2022 Cooperative Hall of Fame Inductees with Margaret Lund, Margaret is a community development specialist, who was instrumental in establishing the Unsung Cooperative Hero Award with a team of co-op leaders. Margaret shares the evolution of the Award, and gives an introduction to its first recipient, Ms. Ella Jo Baker. Margaret Lund is an independent consultant specializing in the areas of community development, finance and shared ownership strategies. Throughout her career, Margaret has worked across cooperative sectors including credit unions, consumer co-ops, housing co-ops, worker co-ops, healthcare and sustainable food systems. Before launching her consulting practice in 2008, Margaret spent 16 years as a small business lender to cooperatives. Lund is a past member of the boards of the U.S. National Cooperative Business Association, and Health Partners, the largest consumer-governed healthcare organization in the United States. Past awards include the Howard Bowers Cooperative Service Award from the Consumer Cooperative Managers Association, and the 2014 John Logue Award for “acting as a catalyst for innovation and change” from the Association of Cooperative Educators.

Episode 45 of The Hitstreak, a podcast where we talk about anything and everything!    This week we're joined by Tennessee Titans Legend, Blaine Bishop! Tune in to hear us talking about what it was like being a 5'9" safety in the NFL, as well as what it takes to develop The Clutch Gene.  Let us know in the comments what YOU want to hear about next!   About our Guest: Blaine Bishop is a former professional athlete, qualified by ten years of experience as a player in the National Football League (NFL), and a 4-time Pro Bowler. Blaine is an articulate individual with professional football scouting and sports broadcasting experience, and has professional development experience in public relations, public speaking, fundraising and community service.  Blaine is also a Board Member of Big Brothers Big Sisters of Middle Tennessee and a recipient of the Ed Block Courage Award and the Unsung Hero Award. Follow and contact:  Instagram: @blainebishop23  Twitter: bbishop23

Although your members share a common interest or passion, that doesn't mean they share the same brain. Every person is different, so making sure you address member preferences within your member experience will help your current (and future) members feel at home within your organization.Connect with Joy:Website:joyofmembership.comjourneycare.app25 CAREpoints Checklist:https://journeycare.app/carepoints-pdfDownload The Journey Roadmap:https://journeycare.app/roadmapThe Journey is my signature program to help membership organizations boost member attraction without getting bogged down by internal conversations, lost in tech, or overwhelmed by change. The end result? Faster joins, more enthusiastic engagement, and renewals that happen without hesitation.****ABOUT YOUR HOSTYes, there is a “real” Joy in The Joy of Membership.Founder & CEO Joy Duling has been working with leaders of associations, trade groups and nonprofits since 2005.She has also walked the same journey, serving for nearly 10 years as the Executive Director of a membership-based nonprofit which she helped launch from scratch and led to annual revenues of more than $1M exclusively from membership contributions.Joy has been widely recognized as a speaker, an online educator and a trusted advisor, twice winning the “Unsung Hero Award” from the National Association of Women Business Owners' Central Illinois Chapter. She holds a Bachelor's Degree in Psychology and a Master's Degree in Social Work with Specialization in Policy, Planning and Administration. She has extensive experience in strategic planning, team facilitation, change management, and association operations.But beyond industry experience and education…Joy Duling is the calm voice you want to have in the room when you, your team, or your board is overwhelmed by ideas and options.She's a trusted resource at the other end of an email or phone call who knows the answer, or can find the answer, when it's not clear what to do next in your approach.She's a planner of systems and driver of progress that helps your organization achieve stretch goals.She's a gifted facilitator of conversation, collaboration, and constructive growth.And she's approachable and results-oriented,  which makes it easy to shake loose of the old and start fresh on the new.Finding value in this podcast?  Consider leaving a rating or review at joyofmembership.com/review

Lobbying Congress Virtually as an NCIA Evergreen Member with Khurshid Khoja is founder of Greenbridge Corporate Counsel, P.C., a California business law firm. Khurshid founded the law firm in 2012, which represents clientele from across numerous sectors in the legal cannabinoid industries, on regulatory, start‐up, corporate, intellectual property, finance, and other commercial and transactional matters. Khurshid currently serves as Chair Emeritus of the Board of Directors of the National Cannabis Industry Association, serves as co-chair of NCIA's Policy Council, and as outside general counsel to Students for Sensible Drug Policy. He has previously served on the Board and Policy Committee of the Minority Cannabis Business Association, California State Treasurer's Cannabis Banking Working Group, as a Founding Board member and General Counsel of the California Cannabis Industry Association, and as a mentor and member of the Selection Committee for the Arcview Investor Network. Among other honors, Khurshid was profiled in The National Law Journal's first-ever Cannabis Law Trailblazers' list, he's been named to the annual Northern California Super Lawyers Rising Stars list multiple times, has received SSDP's Unsung Hero Award multiple times, and Arcview Investor Network's Outstanding Member Award.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

On this week's episode of The Joy of Membership Podcast, I'm diving into some different ways that technology benefits your organization. While your website is undoubtedly important to the work you do, there are other elements of technology that could potentially make a HUGE impact within your membership. Take a listen and let me know what you think!Connect with Joy:Website:joyofmembership.comjourneycare.app25 CAREpoints Checklist:https://journeycare.app/carepoints-pdfDownload The Journey Roadmap:https://journeycare.app/roadmapThe Journey is my signature program to help membership organizations boost member attraction without getting bogged down by internal conversations, lost in tech, or overwhelmed by change. The end result? Faster joins, more enthusiastic engagement, and renewals that happen without hesitation.****ABOUT YOUR HOSTYes, there is a “real” Joy in The Joy of Membership.Founder & CEO Joy Duling has been working with leaders of associations, trade groups and nonprofits since 2005.She has also walked the same journey, serving for nearly 10 years as the Executive Director of a membership-based nonprofit which she helped launch from scratch and led to annual revenues of more than $1M exclusively from membership contributions.Joy has been widely recognized as a speaker, an online educator and a trusted advisor, twice winning the “Unsung Hero Award” from the National Association of Women Business Owners' Central Illinois Chapter. She holds a Bachelor's Degree in Psychology and a Master's Degree in Social Work with Specialization in Policy, Planning and Administration. She has extensive experience in strategic planning, team facilitation, change management, and association operations.But beyond industry experience and education…Joy Duling is the calm voice you want to have in the room when you, your team, or your board is overwhelmed by ideas and options.She's a trusted resource at the other end of an email or phone call who knows the answer, or can find the answer, when it's not clear what to do next in your approach.She's a planner of systems and driver of progress that helps your organization achieve stretch goals.She's a gifted facilitator of conversation, collaboration, and constructive growth.And she's approachable and results-oriented,  which makes it easy to shake loose of the old and start fresh on the new.Finding value in this podcast?  Consider leaving a rating or review at joyofmembership.com/review

No matter how great your membership software is, without reliable and honest customer service, you'll be left dissatisfied. I've been listening to many issues from clients and new inquiries about their current software vendor, and it makes me sad that a tool (designed to HELP) is truly causing more issues within an organization.If you think you may be in a bad relationship with your membership software vendor, I'm sharing some red flag signs it's time to break it off and find something that truly serves you, your organization, and your members. Take a listen, and let me know if you're needing some recommendations on the software options available!Connect with Joy:Website:joyofmembership.comjourneycare.app25 CAREpoints Checklist:https://journeycare.app/carepoints-pdfDownload The Journey Roadmap:https://journeycare.app/roadmapThe Journey is my signature program to help membership organizations boost member attraction without getting bogged down by internal conversations, lost in tech, or overwhelmed by change. The end result? Faster joins, more enthusiastic engagement, and renewals that happen without hesitation.****ABOUT YOUR HOSTYes, there is a “real” Joy in The Joy of Membership.Founder & CEO Joy Duling has been working with leaders of associations, trade groups and nonprofits since 2005.She has also walked the same journey, serving for nearly 10 years as the Executive Director of a membership-based nonprofit which she helped launch from scratch and led to annual revenues of more than $1M exclusively from membership contributions.Joy has been widely recognized as a speaker, an online educator and a trusted advisor, twice winning the “Unsung Hero Award” from the National Association of Women Business Owners' Central Illinois Chapter. She holds a Bachelor's Degree in Psychology and a Master's Degree in Social Work with Specialization in Policy, Planning and Administration. She has extensive experience in strategic planning, team facilitation, change management, and association operations.But beyond industry experience and education…Joy Duling is the calm voice you want to have in the room when you, your team, or your board is overwhelmed by ideas and options.She's a trusted resource at the other end of an email or phone call who knows the answer, or can find the answer, when it's not clear what to do next in your approach.She's a planner of systems and driver of progress that helps your organization achieve stretch goals.She's a gifted facilitator of conversation, collaboration, and constructive growth. And she's approachable and results-oriented,  which makes it easy to shake loose of the old and start fresh on the new.Finding value in this podcast?  Consider leaving a rating or review at joyofmembership.com/review

Join the Enabled Disabled Community: https://www.enabledchat.com Inspirational Speaker Ruth Rathblott is a TEDx speaker and an award-winning former CEO committed to creating inclusion for all. She is a leader who has spent her entire career focused on providing opportunities for those who face obstacles. Born with a limb difference, Ruth currently speaks on issues of inclusion and diversity, the gifts of being unique, the freedom of accepting your differences, and rising above life's challenges. Ruth has been a leader in nonprofit organizations for more than 25 years, 15 of which she spent at Big Brothers Big Sisters of New York City, where she played a central role in its expansion. Here, she fostered a deep appreciation for inclusion within education and opportunity, which successfully propelled the students to greater achievement. For over eight years as CEO of the Harlem Educational Activities Fund (HEAF), an NYC-based college access and success program for underserved youth, she directed the HEAF vision of providing a continuum of educational, developmental, leadership, and personal resilience opportunities. She currently serves as a Board Member of The Lucky Fin Project. Ruth holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from Goucher College and a Master of Social Work degree from Boston University. She was honored as the youngest alum ever awarded the Goucher College Excellence in Public Service Award. In 2014, she was given the Smart CEO Brava Award and profiled as a CEO in the NY Times Corner Office, which featured her passion and motivation for “things I want to be a part of.” Ruth has also been identified and received the Trailblazer Award from the Community Resource Exchange in 2019 and the Unsung Hero Award from the Female Founders Alliance in 2020. In addition to Corporate Speaking Keynotes, Ruth received Certification from American Management Association in Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (2020) and has been a guest on several Webinars and Podcasts — including Sree Sreevisan, Mayshad, Tevis Trower, et al. — in 2020-21. Author of the forthcoming book: Singlehandedly. By connecting with her story of hiding and angst, finding acceptance, being human and authentic, your audience will be engaged, entertained, and inspired! Helpful Links: Ruth Rathblott: https://ruthrathblott.com/ Connect with Ruth Rathblott on Social Media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ruth.rathblott Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ruthrathblottspeaker/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/ruthrath LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ruth-rathblott/recent-activity/posts/ === Subscribe to Enabled Disabled podcast: https://www.anchor.fm/enableddisabled https://open.spotify.com/show/7vEQbn4GGFLUHNzULIY1hO Learn more: www.enableddisabled.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/enableddisabled/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/enableddisabled/support

Remember how great it was when the cell phone went mainstream, and you could, for the most part, get ahold of anyone anywhere? Now with smartphones, there's a boom in ways to get ahold of people without needing to use your voice. Super convenient, if you're into that sort of thing...but what about your members? As always, when developing tools to best serve your organization, you should think of members first. How do your members want to communicate with you? Have you asked recently? Take a listen to today's episode to learn about some questions you can ask, and also how to meet members where they want to be, even if it seems out of your wheelhouse!Connect with Joy:Website:joyofmembership.comjourneycare.app25 CAREpoints Checklist:https://journeycare.app/carepoints-pdfDownload The Journey Roadmap:https://journeycare.app/roadmapThe Journey is my signature program to help membership organizations boost member attraction without getting bogged down by internal conversations, lost in tech, or overwhelmed by change. The end result? Faster joins, more enthusiastic engagement, and renewals that happen without hesitation.****ABOUT YOUR HOSTYes, there is a “real” Joy in The Joy of Membership.Founder & CEO Joy Duling has been working with leaders of associations, trade groups and nonprofits since 2005.She has also walked the same journey, serving for nearly 10 years as the Executive Director of a membership-based nonprofit which she helped launch from scratch and led to annual revenues of more than $1M exclusively from membership contributions.Joy has been widely recognized as a speaker, an online educator and a trusted advisor, twice winning the “Unsung Hero Award” from the National Association of Women Business Owners' Central Illinois Chapter. She holds a Bachelor's Degree in Psychology and a Master's Degree in Social Work with Specialization in Policy, Planning and Administration. She has extensive experience in strategic planning, team facilitation, change management, and association operations.But beyond industry experience and education…Joy Duling is the calm voice you want to have in the room when you, your team, or your board is overwhelmed by ideas and options.She's a trusted resource at the other end of an email or phone call who knows the answer, or can find the answer, when it's not clear what to do next in your approach.She's a planner of systems and driver of progress that helps your organization achieve stretch goals.She's a gifted facilitator of conversation, collaboration, and constructive growth. And she's approachable and results-oriented,  which makes it easy to shake loose of the old and start fresh on the new.Finding value in this podcast?  Consider leaving a rating or review at joyofmembership.com/review

 Let me ask an obvious question... do you ever wish that it was easier to grow your membership?  Today, I share five things that might be making growth more difficult to achieve than it should be. Connect with Joy:Website:joyofmembership.comjourneycare.appThe Fastest Path to Growth ChallengeBoost Your Member Recruitment in Less Than 90 Days... without Getting Bogged Down by Internal Discussions, Lost in Tech, or Overwhelmed by Processhttps://challenge.journeycare.app****ABOUT YOUR HOSTYes, there is a “real” Joy in The Joy of Membership.Founder & CEO Joy Duling has been working with leaders of associations, trade groups and nonprofits since 2005.She has also walked the same journey, serving for nearly 10 years as the Executive Director of a membership-based nonprofit which she helped launch from scratch and led to annual revenues of more than $1M exclusively from membership contributions.Joy has been widely recognized as a speaker, an online educator and a trusted advisor, twice winning the “Unsung Hero Award” from the National Association of Women Business Owners' Central Illinois Chapter. She holds a Bachelor's Degree in Psychology and a Master's Degree in Social Work with Specialization in Policy, Planning and Administration. She has extensive experience in strategic planning, team facilitation, change management, and association operations.But beyond industry experience and education…Joy Duling is the calm voice you want to have in the room when you, your team, or your board is overwhelmed by ideas and options.She's a trusted resource at the other end of an email or phone call who knows the answer, or can find the answer, when it's not clear what to do next in your approach.She's a planner of systems and driver of progress that helps your organization achieve stretch goals.She's a gifted facilitator of conversation, collaboration, and constructive growth. And she's approachable and results-oriented,  which makes it easy to shake loose of the old and start fresh on the new.Finding value in this podcast?  Consider leaving a rating or review at joyofmembership.com/review

When you're growing membership within your organization, you want to be sure you're using the most effective and efficient practices and platforms for YOUR membership. What works for some may not work for you, and vice versa. A great way to discover new options for how to do things, or where to do them, is by using membership benchmark data.Take a listen as I share a few ways to harness the power of data to ensure you're making the best decisions for your membership!Connect with Joy:Website:joyofmembership.comjourneycare.app25 CAREpoints Checklist:https://journeycare.app/carepoints-pdfDownload The Journey Roadmap:https://journeycare.app/roadmapThe Journey is my signature program to help membership organizations boost member attraction without getting bogged down by internal conversations, lost in tech, or overwhelmed by change. The end result? Faster joins, more enthusiastic engagement, and renewals that happen without hesitation.****ABOUT YOUR HOSTYes, there is a “real” Joy in The Joy of Membership.Founder & CEO Joy Duling has been working with leaders of associations, trade groups and nonprofits since 2005.She has also walked the same journey, serving for nearly 10 years as the Executive Director of a membership-based nonprofit which she helped launch from scratch and led to annual revenues of more than $1M exclusively from membership contributions.Joy has been widely recognized as a speaker, an online educator and a trusted advisor, twice winning the “Unsung Hero Award” from the National Association of Women Business Owners' Central Illinois Chapter. She holds a Bachelor's Degree in Psychology and a Master's Degree in Social Work with Specialization in Policy, Planning and Administration. She has extensive experience in strategic planning, team facilitation, change management, and association operations.But beyond industry experience and education…Joy Duling is the calm voice you want to have in the room when you, your team, or your board is overwhelmed by ideas and options.She's a trusted resource at the other end of an email or phone call who knows the answer, or can find the answer, when it's not clear what to do next in your approach.She's a planner of systems and driver of progress that helps your organization achieve stretch goals.She's a gifted facilitator of conversation, collaboration, and constructive growth. And she's approachable and results-oriented,  which makes it easy to shake loose of the old and start fresh on the new.Finding value in this podcast?  Consider leaving a rating or review at joyofmembership.com/review

Hi there, and welcome to this week's episode of The Joy of Membership Podcast! I'm chatting about all things eLearning with my guest, Dan Streeter.As the Vice President of Learning Strategy & Development at Blue Sky eLearn, Dan Streeter leads a world-class team of instructional design professionals that enable nonprofits, associations, and businesses to build exceptional learning content.Dan became an expert in learning, instructional design, and presentation delivery through his over 20 years of experience as an award-winning public education teacher, administrator, and entrepreneur. Dan founded IMPART Learning Solutions which was acquired by and became a division of Blue Sky eLearn in January of 2020.Connect with Dan:email: dstreeter@blueskyelearn.comLinkedInWebsite: https://www.blueskyelearn.com/Connect with Joy:Website:joyofmembership.comjourneycare.app25 CAREpoints Checklist:https://journeycare.app/carepoints-pdfDownload The Journey Roadmap:https://journeycare.app/roadmapThe Journey is my signature program to help membership organizations boost member attraction without getting bogged down by internal conversations, lost in tech, or overwhelmed by change. The end result? Faster joins, more enthusiastic engagement, and renewals that happen without hesitation.****ABOUT YOUR HOSTYes, there is a “real” Joy in The Joy of Membership.Founder & CEO Joy Duling has been working with leaders of associations, trade groups and nonprofits since 2005.She has also walked the same journey, serving for nearly 10 years as the Executive Director of a membership-based nonprofit which she helped launch from scratch and led to annual revenues of more than $1M exclusively from membership contributions.Joy has been widely recognized as a speaker, an online educator and a trusted advisor, twice winning the “Unsung Hero Award” from the National Association of Women Business Owners' Central Illinois Chapter. She holds a Bachelor's Degree in Psychology and a Master's Degree in Social Work with Specialization in Policy, Planning and Administration. She has extensive experience in strategic planning, team facilitation, change management, and association operations.But beyond industry experience and education…Joy Duling is the calm voice you want to have in the room when you, your team, or your board is overwhelmed by ideas and options.She's a trusted resource at the other end of an email or phone call who knows the answer, or can find the answer, when it's not clear what to do next in your approach.She's a planner of systems and driver of progress that helps your organization achieve stretch goals.She's a gifted facilitator of conversation, collaboration, and constructive growth. And she's approachable and results-oriented,  which makes it easy to shake loose of the old and start fresh on the new.Finding value in this podcast?  Consider leaving a rating or review at joyofmembership.com/review

I'm excited to share today my conversation with Marie Bigham, Founder and Executive Director of ACCEPT (Admissions Community Cultivating Equity & Peace Today), an advocacy group and community that centers racial justice in the college admissions process and profession. Recently named a “Global Game Changer” by Facebook, Marie is a national leader in college admission redesign and reform. In 2018, ACCEPT received the Excellence in Education Award from the National Association for College Admissions Counseling, awarded to “those who use their prominence to advance equity and access in education.”Connect with Marie:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/acceptgroup Twitter: https://twitter.com/AcceptGroupWebsite: https://www.acceptgroup.org/Connect with Joy:Website:joyofmembership.comjourneycare.app25 CAREpoints Checklist:https://journeycare.app/carepoints-pdfDownload The Journey Roadmap:https://journeycare.app/roadmapThe Journey is my signature program to help membership organizations boost member attraction without getting bogged down by internal conversations, lost in tech, or overwhelmed by change. The end result? Faster joins, more enthusiastic engagement, and renewals that happen without hesitation.****ABOUT YOUR HOSTYes, there is a “real” Joy in The Joy of Membership.Founder & CEO Joy Duling has been working with leaders of associations, trade groups and nonprofits since 2005.She has also walked the same journey, serving for nearly 10 years as the Executive Director of a membership-based nonprofit which she helped launch from scratch and led to annual revenues of more than $1M exclusively from membership contributions.Joy has been widely recognized as a speaker, an online educator and a trusted advisor, twice winning the “Unsung Hero Award” from the National Association of Women Business Owners' Central Illinois Chapter. She holds a Bachelor's Degree in Psychology and a Master's Degree in Social Work with Specialization in Policy, Planning and Administration. She has extensive experience in strategic planning, team facilitation, change management, and association operations.But beyond industry experience and education…Joy Duling is the calm voice you want to have in the room when you, your team, or your board is overwhelmed by ideas and options.She's a trusted resource at the other end of an email or phone call who knows the answer, or can find the answer, when it's not clear what to do next in your approach.She's a planner of systems and driver of progress that helps your organization achieve stretch goals.She's a gifted facilitator of conversation, collaboration, and constructive growth. And she's approachable and results-oriented,  which makes it easy to shake loose of the old and start fresh on the new.Finding value in this podcast?  Consider leaving a rating or review at joyofmembership.com/review

Delvin Sullivan is a Dave Ramsey-certified Financial Coach who believes that “The earlier money can make sense to a child, the better chance they have at being financially responsible adults.”   A native of Huntsville, AL, Delvin is the author of The Wealthy Child, a book designed to teach youth about money and the world's economic process. As someone who grew up in public housing, Delvin's passion always led him to mentoring youth and posing as a positive role model for kids, particularly young men.    Using the basic principles of wealth, he published his book to level the playing field and offer all children the opportunity to become wealthy through knowledge. Some of the topics discussed in the Wealthy Child production are budgeting, banking, investing, credit, income, and assets. “I am introducing children to the basics of financial literacy in a fun and engaging way and teaching kids about the importance of earning, saving, and spending responsibly. My goal is to ensure they understand the importance of earning, saving, and spending responsibly,” Delvin says.   The vision for The Wealthy Child is connected to Delvin's awareness of the many challenges that youth face, especially within his community. “Studies show 80% of crimes that send people to prison have something to do with money. Growing up in similar situations that many of the young individuals he's helping are, Delving feels that he has a sincere responsibility to create realistic opportunities for them.    In addition to being an author, personal finance coach, and entrepreneur, Delvin is also a US Army veteran and recipient of the Unsung Hero Award. He holds degrees from Alabama A&M University and Murray State University. He is married to Felichia, and they have two children, Tierra and Jordan, along with three grandchildren.    Delvin's future goal is to continue to change the lives of millions of children by introducing them to the world's economic process.    To learn more about The Wealthy Child, please visit their website at www.thewealthychild.com.  You may also follow Delvin Sullivan on Facebook and Instagram by putting The Wealthy Child in your search box.     To learn more about Huami Magazine, please follow us on Facebook and Instagram by putting Huami Magazine in your search box.  You may also visit our website at www.huamimagazine.com     To follow This Is Who I Am Podcast on Facebook and Instagram, simply put our name in your search box.   To purchase your copy of It's My Turn Now: Caregiving 101 by Odell Cleveland, please call 336-895-8995 or visit his website at www.revodellcleveland.com    

I'm back this week with more goodies on membership growth, because ultimately that's what organizations need. Today, I'm focusing on a big piece of the membership growth puzzle: hidden opportunities to engage new members. Take a listen to the episode, and if you've had success with any of these areas of member recruitment I'd love to hear about your experience! Connect with Joy:Website:joyofmembership.comjourneycare.app25 CAREpoints Checklist:https://journeycare.app/carepoints-pdfDownload The Journey Roadmap:https://journeycare.app/roadmapThe Journey is my signature program to help membership organizations boost member attraction without getting bogged down by internal conversations, lost in tech, or overwhelmed by change. The end result? Faster joins, more enthusiastic engagement, and renewals that happen without hesitation.****ABOUT YOUR HOSTYes, there is a “real” Joy in The Joy of Membership.Founder & CEO Joy Duling has been working with leaders of associations, trade groups and nonprofits since 2005.She has also walked the same journey, serving for nearly 10 years as the Executive Director of a membership-based nonprofit which she helped launch from scratch and led to annual revenues of more than $1M exclusively from membership contributions.Joy has been widely recognized as a speaker, an online educator and a trusted advisor, twice winning the “Unsung Hero Award” from the National Association of Women Business Owners' Central Illinois Chapter. She holds a Bachelor's Degree in Psychology and a Master's Degree in Social Work with Specialization in Policy, Planning and Administration. She has extensive experience in strategic planning, team facilitation, change management, and association operations.But beyond industry experience and education…Joy Duling is the calm voice you want to have in the room when you, your team, or your board is overwhelmed by ideas and options.She's a trusted resource at the other end of an email or phone call who knows the answer, or can find the answer, when it's not clear what to do next in your approach.She's a planner of systems and driver of progress that helps your organization achieve stretch goals.She's a gifted facilitator of conversation, collaboration, and constructive growth. And she's approachable and results-oriented,  which makes it easy to shake loose of the old and start fresh on the new.Finding value in this podcast?  Consider leaving a rating or review at joyofmembership.com/review

Do you ever get so bogged down in plowing ahead on your work that you forget to celebrate the little wins? (I think I already know that answer!)Often times we set major goals but forget about the micro-goals we achieve getting to that finish line. In today's episode, I'm sharing ways YOU and your organization can celebrate your wins in membership growth. Take a listen and let me know what wins you've experienced recently!Connect with Joy:Website:joyofmembership.comjourneycare.app25 CAREpoints Checklist:https://journeycare.app/carepoints-pdfDownload The Journey Roadmap:https://journeycare.app/roadmapThe Journey is my signature program to help membership organizations boost member attraction without getting bogged down by internal conversations, lost in tech, or overwhelmed by change. The end result? Faster joins, more enthusiastic engagement, and renewals that happen without hesitation.****ABOUT YOUR HOSTYes, there is a “real” Joy in The Joy of Membership.Founder & CEO Joy Duling has been working with leaders of associations, trade groups and nonprofits since 2005.She has also walked the same journey, serving for nearly 10 years as the Executive Director of a membership-based nonprofit which she helped launch from scratch and led to annual revenues of more than $1M exclusively from membership contributions.Joy has been widely recognized as a speaker, an online educator and a trusted advisor, twice winning the “Unsung Hero Award” from the National Association of Women Business Owners' Central Illinois Chapter. She holds a Bachelor's Degree in Psychology and a Master's Degree in Social Work with Specialization in Policy, Planning and Administration. She has extensive experience in strategic planning, team facilitation, change management, and association operations.But beyond industry experience and education…Joy Duling is the calm voice you want to have in the room when you, your team, or your board is overwhelmed by ideas and options.She's a trusted resource at the other end of an email or phone call who knows the answer, or can find the answer, when it's not clear what to do next in your approach.She's a planner of systems and driver of progress that helps your organization achieve stretch goals.She's a gifted facilitator of conversation, collaboration, and constructive growth. And she's approachable and results-oriented,  which makes it easy to shake loose of the old and start fresh on the new.Finding value in this podcast?  Consider leaving a rating or review at joyofmembership.com/review

This week, I'm excited to welcome Denise Logan! With her background as a lawyer, mental health professional, and business owner, she's worked with hundreds of business owners and executives to navigate selling their businesses and moving on to the next phase of life. She's sharing an awesome concept for establishing trust within your membership, and I can't wait for you to hear all about it!Connect with Denise:Socials:Twitter: @deniseloganusaLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/deniseloganWebsite:www.deniselogan.comBook:The Seller's Journey: A Business Fable about Navigating the Emotional Obstacles to Selling Your Business (available on Denise's website www.deniselogan.com or in Kindle/Audible on AmazonConnect with Joy:Website:joyofmembership.comjourneycare.app25 CAREpoints Checklist:https://journeycare.app/carepoints-pdfDownload The Journey Roadmap:https://journeycare.app/roadmapThe Journey is my signature program to help membership organizations boost member attraction without getting bogged down by internal conversations, lost in tech, or overwhelmed by change. The end result? Faster joins, more enthusiastic engagement, and renewals that happen without hesitation.****ABOUT YOUR HOSTYes, there is a “real” Joy in The Joy of Membership.Founder & CEO Joy Duling has been working with leaders of associations, trade groups and nonprofits since 2005.She has also walked the same journey, serving for nearly 10 years as the Executive Director of a membership-based nonprofit which she helped launch from scratch and led to annual revenues of more than $1M exclusively from membership contributions.Joy has been widely recognized as a speaker, an online educator and a trusted advisor, twice winning the “Unsung Hero Award” from the National Association of Women Business Owners' Central Illinois Chapter. She holds a Bachelor's Degree in Psychology and a Master's Degree in Social Work with Specialization in Policy, Planning and Administration. She has extensive experience in strategic planning, team facilitation, change management, and association operations.But beyond industry experience and education…Joy Duling is the calm voice you want to have in the room when you, your team, or your board is overwhelmed by ideas and options.She's a trusted resource at the other end of an email or phone call who knows the answer, or can find the answer, when it's not clear what to do next in your approach.She's a planner of systems and driver of progress that helps your organization achieve stretch goals.She's a gifted facilitator of conversation, collaboration, and constructive growth. And she's approachable and results-oriented,  which makes it easy to shake loose of the old and start fresh on the new.Finding value in this podcast?  Consider leaving a rating or review at joyofmembership.com/review

On this episode of The Joy of Membership Podcast, I'm sharing information on a new resource designed for established memberships. If your membership growth numbers remain stagnant (or even regress), "The Fastest Path to Growth" Member Recruitment Challenge is definitely designed for you. Take a listen as I explain this 12-week program that walks you through identifying your membership growth challenges and how to address them! Connect with Joy:Website:joyofmembership.comjourneycare.app25 CAREpoints Checklist:https://journeycare.app/carepoints-pdfDownload The Journey Roadmap:https://journeycare.app/roadmapThe Journey is my signature program to help membership organizations boost member attraction without getting bogged down by internal conversations, lost in tech, or overwhelmed by change. The end result? Faster joins, more enthusiastic engagement, and renewals that happen without hesitation.****ABOUT YOUR HOSTYes, there is a “real” Joy in The Joy of Membership.Founder & CEO Joy Duling has been working with leaders of associations, trade groups and nonprofits since 2005.She has also walked the same journey, serving for nearly 10 years as the Executive Director of a membership-based nonprofit which she helped launch from scratch and led to annual revenues of more than $1M exclusively from membership contributions.Joy has been widely recognized as a speaker, an online educator and a trusted advisor, twice winning the “Unsung Hero Award” from the National Association of Women Business Owners' Central Illinois Chapter. She holds a Bachelor's Degree in Psychology and a Master's Degree in Social Work with Specialization in Policy, Planning and Administration. She has extensive experience in strategic planning, team facilitation, change management, and association operations.But beyond industry experience and education…Joy Duling is the calm voice you want to have in the room when you, your team, or your board is overwhelmed by ideas and options.She's a trusted resource at the other end of an email or phone call who knows the answer, or can find the answer, when it's not clear what to do next in your approach.She's a planner of systems and driver of progress that helps your organization achieve stretch goals.She's a gifted facilitator of conversation, collaboration, and constructive growth. And she's approachable and results-oriented,  which makes it easy to shake loose of the old and start fresh on the new.Finding value in this podcast?  Consider leaving a rating or review at joyofmembership.com/review

Laura has served as an expert on psychological issues and has been on KTLA, Good Day LA, Fox News, KCAL 9, KCBS, KABC, and more.Laura Rhodes-Levin, LMFT., is a licensed therapist who specializes in the evaluation and treatment of anxiety, depression, and trauma. She holds a Master of Science in Counseling and is known for her unique approach in the understanding of anxiety and anxiety disorders.Laura is the Founder of The Missing Peace- Center for Anxiety, a facility that offers a variety of modalities, including Psycho Therapy, Neurofeeback, Play Therapy, Olfactory Anxiety Reduction, Group Therapy, Movement, and more to help ease the nervous system and restore the brain, body, and mind to a place of calmness and relaxation.At The Missing Peace Center for Anxiety, therapy is combined with modern technology to help facilitate the brain to return to its senses and reach a feeling of well-being.In addition, Laura currently serves as the Co-Chair for the Special Interest Group of Integrative health for the Anxiety and Depression Association of America (ADAA), an international nonprofit membership organization and leader in the education, training, and research for anxiety, depression and related disorders.In the past, she has received many honors for her work including a Recognition Award for Going Above and Beyond in the Assistance of Rehabilitation Programs for the National Council of Jewish Women, and The National Council of Jewish Women has bestowed her with the Unsung Hero Award by the City of West Hollywood, as well. Check out Laura's organization on the web at www.missingpeace4anxiety.com

Today on The Joy of Membership Podcast, we're talking about the membership software unicorn...an all-in-one software that truly is all-in-one. If your organization has unique needs, then an all-inclusive software may not actually have all that you need or want. Take a listen to some of the problems my clients have run into with all-in-one membership software! Connect with Joy:Website:joyofmembership.comjourneycare.app25 CAREpoints Checklist:https://journeycare.app/carepoints-pdfDownload The Journey Roadmap:https://journeycare.app/roadmapThe Journey is my signature program to help membership organizations boost member attraction without getting bogged down by internal conversations, lost in tech, or overwhelmed by change. The end result? Faster joins, more enthusiastic engagement, and renewals that happen without hesitation.****ABOUT YOUR HOSTYes, there is a “real” Joy in The Joy of Membership.Founder & CEO Joy Duling has been working with leaders of associations, trade groups and nonprofits since 2005.She has also walked the same journey, serving for nearly 10 years as the Executive Director of a membership-based nonprofit which she helped launch from scratch and led to annual revenues of more than $1M exclusively from membership contributions.Joy has been widely recognized as a speaker, an online educator and a trusted advisor, twice winning the “Unsung Hero Award” from the National Association of Women Business Owners' Central Illinois Chapter. She holds a Bachelor's Degree in Psychology and a Master's Degree in Social Work with Specialization in Policy, Planning and Administration. She has extensive experience in strategic planning, team facilitation, change management, and association operations.But beyond industry experience and education…Joy Duling is the calm voice you want to have in the room when you, your team, or your board is overwhelmed by ideas and options.She's a trusted resource at the other end of an email or phone call who knows the answer, or can find the answer, when it's not clear what to do next in your approach.She's a planner of systems and driver of progress that helps your organization achieve stretch goals.She's a gifted facilitator of conversation, collaboration, and constructive growth. And she's approachable and results-oriented,  which makes it easy to shake loose of the old and start fresh on the new.Finding value in this podcast?  Consider leaving a rating or review at joyofmembership.com/review Finding value in this podcast? Consider leaving a rating or review at joyofmembership.com/review

Welcome back to The Joy of Membership Podcast! This week, I'm sharing some insight into one of the more popular needs of my clients: website redesign. Membership sites are so much more than just a pretty face (although that's important, too!). Take a listen as I share a few ways you know it's time to redesign your membership site!Connect with Joy:Website:joyofmembership.comjourneycare.app25 CAREpoints Checklist:https://journeycare.app/carepoints-pdfDownload The Journey Roadmap:https://journeycare.app/roadmapThe Journey is my signature program to help membership organizations boost member attraction without getting bogged down by internal conversations, lost in tech, or overwhelmed by change. The end result? Faster joins, more enthusiastic engagement, and renewals that happen without hesitation.****ABOUT YOUR HOSTYes, there is a “real” Joy in The Joy of Membership.Founder & CEO Joy Duling has been working with leaders of associations, trade groups and nonprofits since 2005.She has also walked the same journey, serving for nearly 10 years as the Executive Director of a membership-based nonprofit which she helped launch from scratch and led to annual revenues of more than $1M exclusively from membership contributions.Joy has been widely recognized as a speaker, an online educator and a trusted advisor, twice winning the “Unsung Hero Award” from the National Association of Women Business Owners' Central Illinois Chapter. She holds a Bachelor's Degree in Psychology and a Master's Degree in Social Work with Specialization in Policy, Planning and Administration. She has extensive experience in strategic planning, team facilitation, change management, and association operations.But beyond industry experience and education…Joy Duling is the calm voice you want to have in the room when you, your team, or your board is overwhelmed by ideas and options.She's a trusted resource at the other end of an email or phone call who knows the answer, or can find the answer, when it's not clear what to do next in your approach.She's a planner of systems and driver of progress that helps your organization achieve stretch goals.She's a gifted facilitator of conversation, collaboration, and constructive growth. And she's approachable and results-oriented,  which makes it easy to shake loose of the old and start fresh on the new.Finding value in this podcast?  Consider leaving a rating or review at joyofmembership.com/reviewFinding value in this podcast?  Consider leaving a rating or review at joyofmembership.com/reviewFinding value in this podcast?  Consider leaving a rating or review at joyofmembership.com/reviewFinding value in this podcast?  Consider leaving a rating or review at joyofmembership.com/reviewFinding value in this podcast?  Consider leaving a rating or review at joyofmembership.com/review Finding value in this podcast? Consider leaving a rating or review at joyofmembership.com/review

In today's episode of The Joy of Membership Podcast, I dive into how delivering certificates to your members (for things besides completing a training) can add to the member experience. The best part? Certificate-based recognition DOESN'T have to add to your plate...just your members' satisfaction!Birthday playlist that I mention during this episode:https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1rss5CXZhpHSd8n6u6OYHWConnect with Joy:Website:joyofmembership.comjourneycare.app25 CAREpoints Checklist:https://journeycare.app/carepoints-pdfDownload The Journey Roadmap:https://journeycare.app/roadmapThe Journey is my signature program to help membership organizations boost member attraction without getting bogged down by internal conversations, lost in tech, or overwhelmed by change. The end result? Faster joins, more enthusiastic engagement, and renewals that happen without hesitation.****ABOUT YOUR HOSTYes, there is a “real” Joy in The Joy of Membership.Founder & CEO Joy Duling has been working with leaders of associations, trade groups and nonprofits since 2005.She has also walked the same journey, serving for nearly 10 years as the Executive Director of a membership-based nonprofit which she helped launch from scratch and led to annual revenues of more than $1M exclusively from membership contributions.Joy has been widely recognized as a speaker, an online educator and a trusted advisor, twice winning the “Unsung Hero Award” from the National Association of Women Business Owners' Central Illinois Chapter. She holds a Bachelor's Degree in Psychology and a Master's Degree in Social Work with Specialization in Policy, Planning and Administration. She has extensive experience in strategic planning, team facilitation, change management, and association operations.But beyond industry experience and education…Joy Duling is the calm voice you want to have in the room when you, your team, or your board is overwhelmed by ideas and options.She's a trusted resource at the other end of an email or phone call who knows the answer, or can find the answer, when it's not clear what to do next in your approach.She's a planner of systems and driver of progress that helps your organization achieve stretch goals.She's a gifted facilitator of conversation, collaboration, and constructive growth. And she's approachable and results-oriented,  which makes it easy to shake loose of the old and start fresh on the new.Finding value in this podcast?  Consider leaving a rating or review at joyofmembership.com/reviewFinding value in this podcast?  Consider leaving a rating or review at joyofmembership.com/reviewFinding value in this podcast?  Consider leaving a rating or review at joyofmembership.com/reviewFinding value in this podcast?  Consider leaving a rating or review at joyofmembership.com/review Finding value in this podcast? Consider leaving a rating or review at joyofmembership.com/review

We all know how great it feels when someone pays attention to the small things. Your members are no different. When you start to focus on little details that will build connections to your members, you deliver the ultimate member experience while also helping them feel like you TRULY see them. I'm sharing three big steps to remembering the small stuff, which to someone else can be the big stuff!Connect with Joy:Website:joyofmembership.comjourneycare.app25 CAREpoints Checklist:https://journeycare.app/carepoints-pdfDownload The Journey Roadmap:https://journeycare.app/roadmapThe Journey is my signature program to help membership organizations boost member attraction without getting bogged down by internal conversations, lost in tech, or overwhelmed by change. The end result? Faster joins, more enthusiastic engagement, and renewals that happen without hesitation.****ABOUT YOUR HOSTYes, there is a “real” Joy in The Joy of Membership.Founder & CEO Joy Duling has been working with leaders of associations, trade groups and nonprofits since 2005.She has also walked the same journey, serving for nearly 10 years as the Executive Director of a membership-based nonprofit which she helped launch from scratch and led to annual revenues of more than $1M exclusively from membership contributions.Joy has been widely recognized as a speaker, an online educator and a trusted advisor, twice winning the “Unsung Hero Award” from the National Association of Women Business Owners' Central Illinois Chapter. She holds a Bachelor's Degree in Psychology and a Master's Degree in Social Work with Specialization in Policy, Planning and Administration. She has extensive experience in strategic planning, team facilitation, change management, and association operations.But beyond industry experience and education…Joy Duling is the calm voice you want to have in the room when you, your team, or your board is overwhelmed by ideas and options.She's a trusted resource at the other end of an email or phone call who knows the answer, or can find the answer, when it's not clear what to do next in your approach.She's a planner of systems and driver of progress that helps your organization achieve stretch goals.She's a gifted facilitator of conversation, collaboration, and constructive growth. And she's approachable and results-oriented,  which makes it easy to shake loose of the old and start fresh on the new.Finding value in this podcast?  Consider leaving a rating or review at joyofmembership.com/reviewFinding value in this podcast?  Consider leaving a rating or review at joyofmembership.com/reviewFinding value in this podcast?  Consider leaving a rating or review at joyofmembership.com/review Finding value in this podcast? Consider leaving a rating or review at joyofmembership.com/review

Thanks for checking out this week's episode of The Joy of Membership Podcast! You read the episode title correctly...and now you're probably wondering, "What does Taco Bell have to do with membership?!" I promise there's a personal connection, and if you have a few minutes I think this quick analogy can really pack a punch! Take a listen and let me know your thoughts! Connect with Joy:Website:joyofmembership.comjourneycare.app25 CAREpoints Checklist:https://journeycare.app/carepoints-pdfDownload The Journey Roadmap:https://journeycare.app/roadmapThe Journey is my signature program to help membership organizations boost member attraction without getting bogged down by internal conversations, lost in tech, or overwhelmed by change. The end result? Faster joins, more enthusiastic engagement, and renewals that happen without hesitation.****ABOUT YOUR HOSTYes, there is a “real” Joy in The Joy of Membership.Founder & CEO Joy Duling has been working with leaders of associations, trade groups and nonprofits since 2005.She has also walked the same journey, serving for nearly 10 years as the Executive Director of a membership-based nonprofit which she helped launch from scratch and led to annual revenues of more than $1M exclusively from membership contributions.Joy has been widely recognized as a speaker, an online educator and a trusted advisor, twice winning the “Unsung Hero Award” from the National Association of Women Business Owners' Central Illinois Chapter. She holds a Bachelor's Degree in Psychology and a Master's Degree in Social Work with Specialization in Policy, Planning and Administration. She has extensive experience in strategic planning, team facilitation, change management, and association operations.But beyond industry experience and education…Joy Duling is the calm voice you want to have in the room when you, your team, or your board is overwhelmed by ideas and options.She's a trusted resource at the other end of an email or phone call who knows the answer, or can find the answer, when it's not clear what to do next in your approach.She's a planner of systems and driver of progress that helps your organization achieve stretch goals.She's a gifted facilitator of conversation, collaboration, and constructive growth. And she's approachable and results-oriented,  which makes it easy to shake loose of the old and start fresh on the new.Finding value in this podcast?  Consider leaving a rating or review at joyofmembership.com/reviewFinding value in this podcast?  Consider leaving a rating or review at joyofmembership.com/review Finding value in this podcast? Consider leaving a rating or review at joyofmembership.com/review

Has the price of your membership ever caused your organization some turmoil? If so, this week's episode of The Joy of Membership Podcast will be helpful for you! Today, I'm diving into value-driven marketing, and how the way you frame your membership can make all the difference when it comes to charging your worth!Connect with Joy:Website:joyofmembership.comjourneycare.app25 CAREpoints Checklist:https://journeycare.app/carepoints-pdfDownload The Journey Roadmap:https://journeycare.app/roadmapThe Journey is my signature program to help membership organizations boost member attraction without getting bogged down by internal conversations, lost in tech, or overwhelmed by change. The end result? Faster joins, more enthusiastic engagement, and renewals that happen without hesitation.****ABOUT YOUR HOSTYes, there is a “real” Joy in The Joy of Membership.Founder & CEO Joy Duling has been working with leaders of associations, trade groups and nonprofits since 2005.She has also walked the same journey, serving for nearly 10 years as the Executive Director of a membership-based nonprofit which she helped launch from scratch and led to annual revenues of more than $1M exclusively from membership contributions.Joy has been widely recognized as a speaker, an online educator and a trusted advisor, twice winning the “Unsung Hero Award” from the National Association of Women Business Owners' Central Illinois Chapter. She holds a Bachelor's Degree in Psychology and a Master's Degree in Social Work with Specialization in Policy, Planning and Administration. She has extensive experience in strategic planning, team facilitation, change management, and association operations.But beyond industry experience and education…Joy Duling is the calm voice you want to have in the room when you, your team, or your board is overwhelmed by ideas and options.She's a trusted resource at the other end of an email or phone call who knows the answer, or can find the answer, when it's not clear what to do next in your approach.She's a planner of systems and driver of progress that helps your organization achieve stretch goals.She's a gifted facilitator of conversation, collaboration, and constructive growth. And she's approachable and results-oriented,  which makes it easy to shake loose of the old and start fresh on the new.Finding value in this podcast?  Consider leaving a rating or review at joyofmembership.com/review Finding value in this podcast? Consider leaving a rating or review at joyofmembership.com/review

In this 80th episode of The Joy of Membership Podcast, we're diving into the #1 problem nearly all organizations who come to me are trying to solve: How do we grow our membership? Oftentimes, my clients are initially asking for help with a surface problem that eventually leads us down the road of, "Why aren't people joining?" I think you'll really enjoy my framework to ensure that membership growth is not a chronic pain, but a recurring success within your membership!Connect with Joy:Website:joyofmembership.comjourneycare.app25 CAREpoints Checklist:https://journeycare.app/carepoints-pdfDownload The Journey Roadmap:https://journeycare.app/roadmapThe Journey is my signature program to help membership organizations boost member attraction without getting bogged down by internal conversations, lost in tech, or overwhelmed by change. The end result? Faster joins, more enthusiastic engagement, and renewals that happen without hesitation.****ABOUT YOUR HOSTYes, there is a “real” Joy in The Joy of Membership.Founder & CEO Joy Duling has been working with leaders of associations, trade groups and nonprofits since 2005.She has also walked the same journey, serving for nearly 10 years as the Executive Director of a membership-based nonprofit which she helped launch from scratch and led to annual revenues of more than $1M exclusively from membership contributions.Joy has been widely recognized as a speaker, an online educator and a trusted advisor, twice winning the “Unsung Hero Award” from the National Association of Women Business Owners' Central Illinois Chapter. She holds a Bachelor's Degree in Psychology and a Master's Degree in Social Work with Specialization in Policy, Planning and Administration. She has extensive experience in strategic planning, team facilitation, change management, and association operations.But beyond industry experience and education…Joy Duling is the calm voice you want to have in the room when you, your team, or your board is overwhelmed by ideas and options.She's a trusted resource at the other end of an email or phone call who knows the answer, or can find the answer, when it's not clear what to do next in your approach.She's a planner of systems and driver of progress that helps your organization achieve stretch goals.She's a gifted facilitator of conversation, collaboration, and constructive growth. And she's approachable and results-oriented,  which makes it easy to shake loose of the old and start fresh on the new.Finding value in this podcast?  Consider leaving a rating or review at joyofmembership.com/review Finding value in this podcast? Consider leaving a rating or review at joyofmembership.com/review

In today's episode of The Joy of Membership Podcast, I'm ready to embrace spring! And I'll be sharing five ways for you to reenergize your membership if you're feeling that growth is a bit stagnant. After all, spring is a time for clean, fresh beginnings. With these five steps, your membership will feel ready to attract all the right people at just the right time.Connect with Joy:Website:joyofmembership.comjourneycare.appCAREpoints Series Training:Hosted live every Thursday, Noon Centraljourneycare.app/live****ABOUT YOUR HOSTYes, there is a “real” Joy in The Joy of Membership.Founder & CEO Joy Duling has been working with leaders of associations, trade groups and nonprofits since 2005.She has also walked the same journey, serving for nearly 10 years as the Executive Director of a membership-based nonprofit which she helped launch from scratch and led to annual revenues of more than $1M exclusively from membership contributions.Joy has been widely recognized as a speaker, an online educator and a trusted advisor, twice winning the “Unsung Hero Award” from the National Association of Women Business Owners' Central Illinois Chapter. She holds a Bachelor's Degree in Psychology and a Master's Degree in Social Work with Specialization in Policy, Planning and Administration. She has extensive experience in strategic planning, team facilitation, change management, and association operations.But beyond industry experience and education…Joy Duling is the calm voice you want to have in the room when you, your team, or your board is overwhelmed by ideas and options.She's a trusted resource at the other end of an email or phone call who knows the answer, or can find the answer, when it's not clear what to do next in your approach.She's a planner of systems and driver of progress that helps your organization achieve stretch goals.She's a gifted facilitator of conversation, collaboration, and constructive growth. And she's approachable and results-oriented,  which makes it easy to shake loose of the old and start fresh on the new.

Member retention: without it, your organization is in a constant cycle of onboarding and trying to establish consistency. Today on the Podcast, I'm sharing how you can strategically connect with your current members as the renewal period draws closer for their membership subscription. As you'll hear, I call this the "Pre-Renewal" Warm-Up, and I'm confident with these 5 strategies your current members will have no problem clicking that renew button when the time comes!Connect with Joy:Website:joyofmembership.comjourneycare.appCAREpoints Series Training:Hosted live every Thursday, Noon Centraljourneycare.app/live****ABOUT YOUR HOSTYes, there is a “real” Joy in The Joy of Membership.Founder & CEO Joy Duling has been working with leaders of associations, trade groups and nonprofits since 2005.She has also walked the same journey, serving for nearly 10 years as the Executive Director of a membership-based nonprofit which she helped launch from scratch and led to annual revenues of more than $1M exclusively from membership contributions.Joy has been widely recognized as a speaker, an online educator and a trusted advisor, twice winning the “Unsung Hero Award” from the National Association of Women Business Owners' Central Illinois Chapter. She holds a Bachelor's Degree in Psychology and a Master's Degree in Social Work with Specialization in Policy, Planning and Administration. She has extensive experience in strategic planning, team facilitation, change management, and association operations.But beyond industry experience and education…Joy Duling is the calm voice you want to have in the room when you, your team, or your board is overwhelmed by ideas and options.She's a trusted resource at the other end of an email or phone call who knows the answer, or can find the answer, when it's not clear what to do next in your approach.She's a planner of systems and driver of progress that helps your organization achieve stretch goals.She's a gifted facilitator of conversation, collaboration, and constructive growth. And she's approachable and results-oriented,  which makes it easy to shake loose of the old and start fresh on the new.

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Today on the Joy of Membership Podcast, we're diving into how relationships and connections outside of your membership can be harnessed to grow your members. Yep, we're diving into member-driven referrals! From how to encourage members to share about your organization to delivering an awesome funnel for referred potential clients to join, this episode talks about the essentials in creating a thriving referral program...without adding a ton of work to your plate!Connect with Joy:Website:joyofmembership.comjourneycare.appCAREpoints Series Training:Hosted live every Thursday, Noon Centraljourneycare.app/live****ABOUT YOUR HOSTYes, there is a “real” Joy in The Joy of Membership.Founder & CEO Joy Duling has been working with leaders of associations, trade groups and nonprofits since 2005.She has also walked the same journey, serving for nearly 10 years as the Executive Director of a membership-based nonprofit which she helped launch from scratch and led to annual revenues of more than $1M exclusively from membership contributions.Joy has been widely recognized as a speaker, an online educator and a trusted advisor, twice winning the “Unsung Hero Award” from the National Association of Women Business Owners' Central Illinois Chapter. She holds a Bachelor's Degree in Psychology and a Master's Degree in Social Work with Specialization in Policy, Planning and Administration. She has extensive experience in strategic planning, team facilitation, change management, and association operations.But beyond industry experience and education…Joy Duling is the calm voice you want to have in the room when you, your team, or your board is overwhelmed by ideas and options.She's a trusted resource at the other end of an email or phone call who knows the answer, or can find the answer, when it's not clear what to do next in your approach.She's a planner of systems and driver of progress that helps your organization achieve stretch goals.She's a gifted facilitator of conversation, collaboration, and constructive growth. And she's approachable and results-oriented,  which makes it easy to shake loose of the old and start fresh on the new.

This week's Joy of Membership Podcast episode is a timely follow-up to last week's topic on Member Onboarding because I received a few questions. I thought it would make sense to go just a bit deeper into one specific tactic that you can include in the onboarding that you offer. That is, doing an actual member orientation. Now some organizations do orientations live, like they'll have new members come early to a meeting or they'll host an online orientation once a month, but I really love the idea of giving new members a specific space inside your members' area where they'll find exactly what they need to know to get started right. Think of it like a mini-course...and something that they can pop back into in the future if they need a refresher!Connect with Joy:Website:joyofmembership.comjourneycare.appCAREpoints Series Training:Hosted live every Thursday, Noon Centraljourneycare.app/live****ABOUT YOUR HOSTYes, there is a “real” Joy in The Joy of Membership.Founder & CEO Joy Duling has been working with leaders of associations, trade groups and nonprofits since 2005.She has also walked the same journey, serving for nearly 10 years as the Executive Director of a membership-based nonprofit which she helped launch from scratch and led to annual revenues of more than $1M exclusively from membership contributions.Joy has been widely recognized as a speaker, an online educator and a trusted advisor, twice winning the “Unsung Hero Award” from the National Association of Women Business Owners' Central Illinois Chapter. She holds a Bachelor's Degree in Psychology and a Master's Degree in Social Work with Specialization in Policy, Planning and Administration. She has extensive experience in strategic planning, team facilitation, change management, and association operations.But beyond industry experience and education…Joy Duling is the calm voice you want to have in the room when you, your team, or your board is overwhelmed by ideas and options.She's a trusted resource at the other end of an email or phone call who knows the answer, or can find the answer, when it's not clear what to do next in your approach.She's a planner of systems and driver of progress that helps your organization achieve stretch goals.She's a gifted facilitator of conversation, collaboration, and constructive growth. And she's approachable and results-oriented,  which makes it easy to shake loose of the old and start fresh on the new.

On this week's episode of The Joy of Membership Podcast, we're talking about member onboarding. You captured your new members attention...after all, they are now members! Your onboarding is the first experience your new members have with your organization, and in today's episode I'm sharing a few ways to ensure that experience is effective and memorable!Connect with Joy:Website:joyofmembership.comjourneycare.appCAREpoints Series Training:Hosted live every Thursday, Noon Centraljourneycare.app/live****ABOUT YOUR HOSTYes, there is a “real” Joy in The Joy of Membership.Founder & CEO Joy Duling has been working with leaders of associations, trade groups and nonprofits since 2005.She has also walked the same journey, serving for nearly 10 years as the Executive Director of a membership-based nonprofit which she helped launch from scratch and led to annual revenues of more than $1M exclusively from membership contributions.Joy has been widely recognized as a speaker, an online educator and a trusted advisor, twice winning the “Unsung Hero Award” from the National Association of Women Business Owners' Central Illinois Chapter. She holds a Bachelor's Degree in Psychology and a Master's Degree in Social Work with Specialization in Policy, Planning and Administration. She has extensive experience in strategic planning, team facilitation, change management, and association operations.But beyond industry experience and education…Joy Duling is the calm voice you want to have in the room when you, your team, or your board is overwhelmed by ideas and options.She's a trusted resource at the other end of an email or phone call who knows the answer, or can find the answer, when it's not clear what to do next in your approach.She's a planner of systems and driver of progress that helps your organization achieve stretch goals.She's a gifted facilitator of conversation, collaboration, and constructive growth. And she's approachable and results-oriented,  which makes it easy to shake loose of the old and start fresh on the new.

Creating Wellness From Within is a podcast devoted to empowering you to live your best life by taking accountability for your own personal wellness … brought to you in part by Integrated Health Systems located in Denver, CO. Women in particular have a tendency to take care of everyone else around them first, while putting their own self care and wellness on the back burner. This podcast is designed to give you actionable advice and tools to help you power up your own wellness journey, and live the best life possible!I am your host, Amy Zellmer. I am editor-in-chief of MN YOGA + Life magazine & The Brain Health Magazine, and author of several books. Additionally I am passionate about yoga, photography, wellness, and all things glittery! You can find out more about me at www.creatingwellnessfromwithin.comFollow me on: Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, and Twitter         Today's guest is: Heidi BrightHeidi Bright, an aggressive end-stage cancer survivor, knows the terror and powerlessness of a difficult diagnosis. After managing two years of cancer treatment, using carefully selected integrative therapies, and healing her life, she entered radical remission in 2011.Heidi earned the 2017 Champion of Cancer Care Award from Cancer Support Community; the 2017 Unsung Hero Award from Cancer Family Care; and the 2014 Voices of Women award for outstanding achievement in personal growth from Cincinnati's Whole Living Journal.Heidi is the author of three traditionally published nonfiction books, including the best-selling, physician-endorsed "Thriver Soup: A Feast for Living Consciously During the Cancer Journey."https://thriversoup.com/https://www.facebook.com/BrightHeidi/http://Twitter.com/BrightHeidiENJOYING THIS PODCAST?Consider supporting the podcast for $5 a month through Patreon.