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Let's Share!Serving Families, Preventing Crisis: Inside the Safe Families MovementWhat if helping prevent a child from entering foster care was as simple as sharing a warm meal, offering a ride, or checking in with a text? In this powerful conversation, host Dr. Leigh Byers sits down with JP Zabala, Area Coordinator and Church Engagement Lead for Safe Families for Children – Miami, to explore how this faith-based national nonprofit supports families in crisis before they ever reach the foster care system.JP shares the powerful mission and model behind Safe Families, including how "disruptive generosity" and a circle of support are changing lives—one relationship at a time...
2025-09-1328 min
With Fire and Sword20 - With Fire and Sword by Samuel H. M. ByersSamuel H. M. Byers was not just an American poet and diplomat; he was also a soldier who lived through the tumult of the Civil War. He reflects, In war, some seek adventure; others stumble into it. Byers served in a regiment that faced extraordinary challenges and ultimately fought itself into oblivion. Originally mustered with a thousand men, the regiment suffered staggering losses—seven hundred and seventy-seven were lost to death, wounds, and disease. The remnants of the unit were absorbed into a cavalry command. Byers, after enduring months of imprisonment and countless thrilling episodes in both captivity and combat, foun...
2025-08-1906 minWith Fire and Sword19 - With Fire and Sword by Samuel H. M. ByersSamuel H. M. Byers was not just an American poet and diplomat; he was also a soldier who lived through the tumult of the Civil War. He reflects, In war, some seek adventure; others stumble into it. Byers served in a regiment that faced extraordinary challenges and ultimately fought itself into oblivion. Originally mustered with a thousand men, the regiment suffered staggering losses—seven hundred and seventy-seven were lost to death, wounds, and disease. The remnants of the unit were absorbed into a cavalry command. Byers, after enduring months of imprisonment and countless thrilling episodes in both captivity and combat, foun...
2025-08-1915 minWith Fire and Sword18 - With Fire and Sword by Samuel H. M. ByersSamuel H. M. Byers was not just an American poet and diplomat; he was also a soldier who lived through the tumult of the Civil War. He reflects, In war, some seek adventure; others stumble into it. Byers served in a regiment that faced extraordinary challenges and ultimately fought itself into oblivion. Originally mustered with a thousand men, the regiment suffered staggering losses—seven hundred and seventy-seven were lost to death, wounds, and disease. The remnants of the unit were absorbed into a cavalry command. Byers, after enduring months of imprisonment and countless thrilling episodes in both captivity and combat, foun...
2025-08-1917 minWith Fire and Sword17 - With Fire and Sword by Samuel H. M. ByersSamuel H. M. Byers was not just an American poet and diplomat; he was also a soldier who lived through the tumult of the Civil War. He reflects, In war, some seek adventure; others stumble into it. Byers served in a regiment that faced extraordinary challenges and ultimately fought itself into oblivion. Originally mustered with a thousand men, the regiment suffered staggering losses—seven hundred and seventy-seven were lost to death, wounds, and disease. The remnants of the unit were absorbed into a cavalry command. Byers, after enduring months of imprisonment and countless thrilling episodes in both captivity and combat, foun...
2025-08-1921 minWith Fire and Sword16 - With Fire and Sword by Samuel H. M. ByersSamuel H. M. Byers was not just an American poet and diplomat; he was also a soldier who lived through the tumult of the Civil War. He reflects, In war, some seek adventure; others stumble into it. Byers served in a regiment that faced extraordinary challenges and ultimately fought itself into oblivion. Originally mustered with a thousand men, the regiment suffered staggering losses—seven hundred and seventy-seven were lost to death, wounds, and disease. The remnants of the unit were absorbed into a cavalry command. Byers, after enduring months of imprisonment and countless thrilling episodes in both captivity and combat, foun...
2025-08-1922 minWith Fire and Sword15 - With Fire and Sword by Samuel H. M. ByersSamuel H. M. Byers was not just an American poet and diplomat; he was also a soldier who lived through the tumult of the Civil War. He reflects, In war, some seek adventure; others stumble into it. Byers served in a regiment that faced extraordinary challenges and ultimately fought itself into oblivion. Originally mustered with a thousand men, the regiment suffered staggering losses—seven hundred and seventy-seven were lost to death, wounds, and disease. The remnants of the unit were absorbed into a cavalry command. Byers, after enduring months of imprisonment and countless thrilling episodes in both captivity and combat, foun...
2025-08-1909 minWith Fire and Sword14 - With Fire and Sword by Samuel H. M. ByersSamuel H. M. Byers was not just an American poet and diplomat; he was also a soldier who lived through the tumult of the Civil War. He reflects, In war, some seek adventure; others stumble into it. Byers served in a regiment that faced extraordinary challenges and ultimately fought itself into oblivion. Originally mustered with a thousand men, the regiment suffered staggering losses—seven hundred and seventy-seven were lost to death, wounds, and disease. The remnants of the unit were absorbed into a cavalry command. Byers, after enduring months of imprisonment and countless thrilling episodes in both captivity and combat, foun...
2025-08-1914 minWith Fire and Sword13 - With Fire and Sword by Samuel H. M. ByersSamuel H. M. Byers was not just an American poet and diplomat; he was also a soldier who lived through the tumult of the Civil War. He reflects, In war, some seek adventure; others stumble into it. Byers served in a regiment that faced extraordinary challenges and ultimately fought itself into oblivion. Originally mustered with a thousand men, the regiment suffered staggering losses—seven hundred and seventy-seven were lost to death, wounds, and disease. The remnants of the unit were absorbed into a cavalry command. Byers, after enduring months of imprisonment and countless thrilling episodes in both captivity and combat, foun...
2025-08-1913 minWith Fire and Sword12 - With Fire and Sword by Samuel H. M. ByersSamuel H. M. Byers was not just an American poet and diplomat; he was also a soldier who lived through the tumult of the Civil War. He reflects, In war, some seek adventure; others stumble into it. Byers served in a regiment that faced extraordinary challenges and ultimately fought itself into oblivion. Originally mustered with a thousand men, the regiment suffered staggering losses—seven hundred and seventy-seven were lost to death, wounds, and disease. The remnants of the unit were absorbed into a cavalry command. Byers, after enduring months of imprisonment and countless thrilling episodes in both captivity and combat, foun...
2025-08-1910 minWith Fire and Sword11 - With Fire and Sword by Samuel H. M. ByersSamuel H. M. Byers was not just an American poet and diplomat; he was also a soldier who lived through the tumult of the Civil War. He reflects, In war, some seek adventure; others stumble into it. Byers served in a regiment that faced extraordinary challenges and ultimately fought itself into oblivion. Originally mustered with a thousand men, the regiment suffered staggering losses—seven hundred and seventy-seven were lost to death, wounds, and disease. The remnants of the unit were absorbed into a cavalry command. Byers, after enduring months of imprisonment and countless thrilling episodes in both captivity and combat, foun...
2025-08-1912 minWith Fire and Sword10 - With Fire and Sword by Samuel H. M. ByersSamuel H. M. Byers was not just an American poet and diplomat; he was also a soldier who lived through the tumult of the Civil War. He reflects, In war, some seek adventure; others stumble into it. Byers served in a regiment that faced extraordinary challenges and ultimately fought itself into oblivion. Originally mustered with a thousand men, the regiment suffered staggering losses—seven hundred and seventy-seven were lost to death, wounds, and disease. The remnants of the unit were absorbed into a cavalry command. Byers, after enduring months of imprisonment and countless thrilling episodes in both captivity and combat, foun...
2025-08-1920 minWith Fire and Sword09 - With Fire and Sword by Samuel H. M. ByersSamuel H. M. Byers was not just an American poet and diplomat; he was also a soldier who lived through the tumult of the Civil War. He reflects, In war, some seek adventure; others stumble into it. Byers served in a regiment that faced extraordinary challenges and ultimately fought itself into oblivion. Originally mustered with a thousand men, the regiment suffered staggering losses—seven hundred and seventy-seven were lost to death, wounds, and disease. The remnants of the unit were absorbed into a cavalry command. Byers, after enduring months of imprisonment and countless thrilling episodes in both captivity and combat, foun...
2025-08-1917 minWith Fire and Sword08 - With Fire and Sword by Samuel H. M. ByersSamuel H. M. Byers was not just an American poet and diplomat; he was also a soldier who lived through the tumult of the Civil War. He reflects, In war, some seek adventure; others stumble into it. Byers served in a regiment that faced extraordinary challenges and ultimately fought itself into oblivion. Originally mustered with a thousand men, the regiment suffered staggering losses—seven hundred and seventy-seven were lost to death, wounds, and disease. The remnants of the unit were absorbed into a cavalry command. Byers, after enduring months of imprisonment and countless thrilling episodes in both captivity and combat, foun...
2025-08-1919 minWith Fire and Sword07 - With Fire and Sword by Samuel H. M. ByersSamuel H. M. Byers was not just an American poet and diplomat; he was also a soldier who lived through the tumult of the Civil War. He reflects, In war, some seek adventure; others stumble into it. Byers served in a regiment that faced extraordinary challenges and ultimately fought itself into oblivion. Originally mustered with a thousand men, the regiment suffered staggering losses—seven hundred and seventy-seven were lost to death, wounds, and disease. The remnants of the unit were absorbed into a cavalry command. Byers, after enduring months of imprisonment and countless thrilling episodes in both captivity and combat, foun...
2025-08-1913 minWith Fire and Sword06 - With Fire and Sword by Samuel H. M. ByersSamuel H. M. Byers was not just an American poet and diplomat; he was also a soldier who lived through the tumult of the Civil War. He reflects, In war, some seek adventure; others stumble into it. Byers served in a regiment that faced extraordinary challenges and ultimately fought itself into oblivion. Originally mustered with a thousand men, the regiment suffered staggering losses—seven hundred and seventy-seven were lost to death, wounds, and disease. The remnants of the unit were absorbed into a cavalry command. Byers, after enduring months of imprisonment and countless thrilling episodes in both captivity and combat, foun...
2025-08-1905 minWith Fire and Sword05 - With Fire and Sword by Samuel H. M. ByersSamuel H. M. Byers was not just an American poet and diplomat; he was also a soldier who lived through the tumult of the Civil War. He reflects, In war, some seek adventure; others stumble into it. Byers served in a regiment that faced extraordinary challenges and ultimately fought itself into oblivion. Originally mustered with a thousand men, the regiment suffered staggering losses—seven hundred and seventy-seven were lost to death, wounds, and disease. The remnants of the unit were absorbed into a cavalry command. Byers, after enduring months of imprisonment and countless thrilling episodes in both captivity and combat, foun...
2025-08-1914 minWith Fire and Sword04 - With Fire and Sword by Samuel H. M. ByersSamuel H. M. Byers was not just an American poet and diplomat; he was also a soldier who lived through the tumult of the Civil War. He reflects, In war, some seek adventure; others stumble into it. Byers served in a regiment that faced extraordinary challenges and ultimately fought itself into oblivion. Originally mustered with a thousand men, the regiment suffered staggering losses—seven hundred and seventy-seven were lost to death, wounds, and disease. The remnants of the unit were absorbed into a cavalry command. Byers, after enduring months of imprisonment and countless thrilling episodes in both captivity and combat, foun...
2025-08-1915 minWith Fire and Sword03 - With Fire and Sword by Samuel H. M. ByersSamuel H. M. Byers was not just an American poet and diplomat; he was also a soldier who lived through the tumult of the Civil War. He reflects, In war, some seek adventure; others stumble into it. Byers served in a regiment that faced extraordinary challenges and ultimately fought itself into oblivion. Originally mustered with a thousand men, the regiment suffered staggering losses—seven hundred and seventy-seven were lost to death, wounds, and disease. The remnants of the unit were absorbed into a cavalry command. Byers, after enduring months of imprisonment and countless thrilling episodes in both captivity and combat, foun...
2025-08-1909 minWith Fire and Sword02 - With Fire and Sword by Samuel H. M. ByersSamuel H. M. Byers was not just an American poet and diplomat; he was also a soldier who lived through the tumult of the Civil War. He reflects, In war, some seek adventure; others stumble into it. Byers served in a regiment that faced extraordinary challenges and ultimately fought itself into oblivion. Originally mustered with a thousand men, the regiment suffered staggering losses—seven hundred and seventy-seven were lost to death, wounds, and disease. The remnants of the unit were absorbed into a cavalry command. Byers, after enduring months of imprisonment and countless thrilling episodes in both captivity and combat, foun...
2025-08-1919 minWith Fire and Sword01 - With Fire and Sword by Samuel H. M. ByersSamuel H. M. Byers was not just an American poet and diplomat; he was also a soldier who lived through the tumult of the Civil War. He reflects, In war, some seek adventure; others stumble into it. Byers served in a regiment that faced extraordinary challenges and ultimately fought itself into oblivion. Originally mustered with a thousand men, the regiment suffered staggering losses—seven hundred and seventy-seven were lost to death, wounds, and disease. The remnants of the unit were absorbed into a cavalry command. Byers, after enduring months of imprisonment and countless thrilling episodes in both captivity and combat, foun...
2025-08-1902 min
The Phileo Podcast2000 Movie DraftDeep Thoughts on Shallow Subjects
A New Year brings an opportunity for us to draft another anniversary year of movies. We are staying consistent with our love of our late high school and early college years by selecting the year 2000 for our draft. This was Troy's first year working at Blockbuster and Byers saw way too many movies this year as well. We draft 15 movies each and run through our nominees for worst movie of the year as well. Draft results are listed below to make it easier to follow along.
Intro/Outro music by...
2025-01-0343 minThe Phileo PodcastThe Beatles - Album Ranking and Song DraftDeep Thoughts on Shallow Subjects
Our latest Deep Thoughts on Shallow Subjects is actually on a Deep Subject, The Beatles! We ranked each studio album and ended with a 50 song draft. It was a testament to The Beatles' catalog that we had plenty left on the cutting room floor. We aren't professed super fans, but talked about our own unique experiences with The Beatles throughout the years being kids of the 80's and 90's. We know how difficult it is to follow along with a list this long so the album rankings and draft list is below.
2024-12-201h 35The Phileo PodcastThe Hunger Games: Mockingjay - Part 1Late Nights at Blockbuster
Our latest edition of Late Nights at Blockbuster is celebrating the 10th anniversary of The Hunger Games: Mockingjay – Part 1. Troy and Byers swapped places throughout this podcast. Troy didn’t make any bones about the fact that he doesn’t like this movie (or the book) but we started this series and we are going to finish it. We talk a lot about splitting the last book in a series into two parts and whether it was necessary here. As always Byers is bringing up a time problem and how it slows down within...
2024-10-181h 20The Phileo PodcastAce Ventura: Pet DetectiveLate Nights at Blockbuster
Our newest Late Nights at Blockbuster is celebrating the 30th anniversary of Ace Ventura: Pet Detective. Byers' one line review is very apt stating, “This movie smells like middle school.” We discuss early Jim Carrey and how he burst onto the scene with this movie. You can slowly listen to our descent back into middle school boys as Byers explains Binaca with, “Binaca is like Axe for your mouth.”
Intro/Outro music by friend of the podcast Seth Gilbertson. Find more music at iTunes (https://music.apple.com/us/artist/seth-gilbertson/1155231950) and YouTube...
2024-09-2051 minThe Phileo PodcastThe Karate KidLate Nights at Blockbuster
Get ready to do a bunch of house chores
in the name of karate! It's the Late Nights at
Blockbuster that Byers has been waiting for since the
beginning, The Karate Kid! He shares the story of how
Daniel LaRusso taught him his first curse word and we
explore the "is Daniel the real villain" at several points
of the conversation. Byers got to reference Cobra Kai and Chosen with it being completely on topic. We called Pat...
2024-07-191h 13The Phileo PodcastKingdom of the Planet of the ApesCorner Booth at Rex's
Byers and Troy together strong. Come join us as we climb to the high nest and get our eagle egg. We were both positive on the movie by Troy more than Byers. Spoiler warning, we talk a lot about the Caesar Planet of the Apes trilogy in both our non-spoiler and spoiler filled thoughts.
Intro/Outro music by friend of the podcast Seth Gilbertson. Find more music at iTunes (https://music.apple.com/us/artist/seth-gilbertson/1155231950)
and YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/user/sethgilbertson/videos)
2024-05-171h 01
Been There, Learned That | Life & Leadership Coach | Strategies For Personal GrowthEmpowering Leadership in Christian MarriageEmpowering Leadership in Christian Marriage
A Candid Chat with Chris & Dana Byers
Dive into a heart-to-heart conversation with Dana and Chris Byers as they discuss life's risks, supporting each others' leadership roles, and the beauty of alignment in marriage.
Unpack their journey from a CEO shift to ministry moves, intentional parenting, and the nuggets of wisdom that have guided their path together since 1997.
Join us for an enriching episode that's sure to pique your interest and evoke a desire to focus on collective decision-making!
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2024-04-0234 minThe Phileo PodcastMCU Villain DraftDeep Thoughts on Shallow Subjects
Our newest episode is a Deep Thoughts on Shallow Subjects drafting our favorite MCU Villains. This was an easy transition after discussing Captain America: The Winter Soldier last week. In retrospect, we probably should have cut this at ten a piece but we can’t turn down an opportunity to add more people/movies to a draft. Byers pulls out his great Obadiah Stane impression and Troy tries to confuse the proceedings by explaining his picks out of order.
Intro/Outro music by friend of the podcast Seth Gilbertson. Find mo...
2024-03-2941 min
The Good Ol' Days PodcastEpisode 4 ~ Sheri Byers Pt. 2 - Advice Throughout the DecadesIn this episode we get to know Sheri Byers and her life! She shares memories of her personal life and gives us advice about living through your 20's, 30's, etc.
2024-01-0345 minThe Good Ol' Days PodcastEpisode 3 ~ Sheri Byers Pt. 1 - The family chocolate company & 10 cent ice creamIn this episode we get to know Sheri Byers and her life! She shares memories of childhood and gives great advice for all of us.
2023-12-2751 minThe Phileo PodcastThe MarvelsCorner Booth at Rex's
This week’s Corner Booth at Rex’s episode is on The Marvels. While we were both positive about the movie, Byers was more positive than Troy. We had plenty to quibble about once we got into spoiler territory as a lot of the mechanics of the story didn’t make sense. We also discussed how this movie had the most crossovers of the Marvel TV shows than any other movie that’s been released to date. Troy takes an opportunity to throw cats completely under the bus and Byers never wastes an opportun...
2023-12-1552 minThe Good Ol' Days PodcastEpisode 1 - Matthew Byers - from Baseball Player to Choir TeacherIn this episode we learn about the life of Matthew Byers whose original goal in life was to be a professional baseball player until he lost sight in one of his eyes. His plans changed but ultimately for the better Take a listen to hear his full story!
2023-12-1350 minThe Phileo PodcastScrubsOur newest episode is another entry into our series called Better than Perfect on the TV sitcom Scrubs. Byers and Troy have their first ever duet on a classic early 2000s radio staple. We have plenty of Rowdy the stuffed dog, Troy gets to mention the show Love Monkey again, and Byers leads off a quote with “I don’t even know what this is in reference to” and that is the theme for all great Scrubs quotes. We were trying to balance out our dive into this show so we started going a little lightning round and didn’t set up...
2023-09-221h 52The Phileo PodcastDazed and ConfusedLate Nights at Blockbuster
This week’s episode is a Late Nights at Blockbuster celebrating the 30th Anniversary of Dazed and Confused. This movie was the springboard for a few mega stars of the 90s and early 2000s. We have some disclaimers about the movie before we go on to talk about it for more than 90 minutes. Byers does actual research on the drinking age in Texas during this time and we dive into how our generation was the last to feel like this movie still feels like a high school movie that takes place during their ti...
2023-08-181h 39The Phileo PodcastThe Truman ShowLate Nights at Blockbuster
Join us as we celebrate the 25th Anniversary of The Truman Show on our most recent Late Nights at Blockbuster. The discussion ventures off into reality TV, social media, free will, and as Byers is wont to do Chozen from The Karate Kid 2. Meryl is already a bummer in this movie but Byers takes issue with one of her annoying habits. We also dive into a Jim Carrey career trope before we wrap up.
Intro/Outro music by friend of the podcast Seth Gilbertson. Find...
2023-08-041h 05The Phileo PodcastThe Mandalorian Season 3Corner Booth at Rex's
Our newest Corner Booth at Rex’s is on The Mandalorian Season 3. We go through our normal categories and stay spoiler free for the first 15 minutes. After that we discuss some of our likes and dislikes of the season as this was one that many people were down on. Byers never tells Troy that he ran out of negative things to stay and just starts talking about the positives making Troy look like he was more down on the season than he really was.
Goofs: When we talk about Rise of th...
2023-06-0252 minThe Phileo PodcastThe SandlotLate Nights at Blockbuster
In honor of the baseball season starting, we are giving the Late Nights at Blockbuster treatment for the 30th Anniversary of The Sandlot. Byers doesn’t like Smalls’ Mom nerd shaming him. We spend more time examining Marley Shelton’s career than we intended. Byers snuck in a quick discussion of who has the better baseball movie resume, James Earl Jones or Kevin Costner.
Intro/Outro music by friend of the podcast Seth Gilbertson. Find more music at iTunes (https://music.apple.com/us/artist/seth-gilbertson/1155231950) and YouTube (https...
2023-04-0759 min
The Phileo PodcastTop 5 Overrated MoviesDeep Thoughts on Shallow Subjects
Our newest episode is on our Top 5 overrated movies. Byers' picks eventually start to feel like a personal attack on Troy until he gets to his number 1 slot. Troy took aim at Oscar winners and film nerds as a whole. We close out with our honorable mentions and hope that Byers hasn't set off a firestorm from which he can never recover.
Intro/Outro music by friend of the podcast Seth Gilbertson. Find more music at iTunes (https://music.apple.com/us/artist/seth-gilbertson/1155231950) and YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/u...
2023-02-1734 minThe Phileo PodcastBlack Panther 2: Wakanda ForeverCorner Booth at Rex's
Our newest Corner Booth at Rex’s is on Black Panther 2: Wakanda Forever. We keep it spoiler-free up until the 21 minute mark. We run through our likes and dislikes along with the state of MCU phase 4.
Goofs: It had been so long that we had a 8.5 that we forgot that 8.5 is Byers goes to Tucanos not 8 for the score. Byers is correct that we gave Spider-Man: No Way Home a 9.5 so nothing has been a 10 so far. We forgot to mention that this was the last movie of phase 4.
Int...
2022-11-2552 minThe Phileo PodcastGood Will HuntingLate Nights at Blockbuster
We celebrate the 25th anniversary of Good Will Hunting, a movie that is on both of our Top 5 all-time movies. Naturally, we started quoting the movie to each other too early in favorite scenes instead of waiting for the Drax award. We go Kevin Costner in Robin Hood Prince of Thieves where the Boston accent goes in and out. Troy tries to hang on a little longer than Byers. We also discuss if this is Robin Williams best performance.
Goofs: Byers makes us even older than we are by saying we we...
2022-11-041h 28
Moving MattersEpisode 55: Moving Matters with Graham Byers of Removal Services ScotlandIn this episode Graham Byers, Managing Director of Removal Services Scotland discusses how he began in the industry in 1986 as a trainee manager for Pickfords, becoming their youngest branch manager at the tender age of 21!
In 1992/3 Graham’s good friend Ian Wright started Removal Services Scotland, a company Graham joined from the offset, and in 2017 Graham and his colleague Greg McMullan took over ownership.
Removal Services Scotland is your traditional domestic and commercial removal company with its own container storage facility. Removal Services Scotland also provide European removals, which since Brexit has become more complicated, bu...
2022-10-2731 minThe Phileo PodcastThe Mighty DucksLate Nights at Blockbuster
Join us as we celebrate the 30th anniversary of The Mighty Ducks. We talk briefly about our roller hockey days and Troy tells a story in honor of the purse scene. Byers did the hypothetical math that you all wondered about regarding Gordon’s 198 goal season. We almost devolved into an impromptu D2 podcast but recognized what was happening and stopped before we got too far.
Goofs: Troy was a little hyped up during recognize my face and didn’t hear Byers say avox 30 seconds before he asked to be reminded of t...
2022-10-211h 05The Phileo PodcastTop 5 Alien MoviesDeep Thoughts on Shallow Subjects
In honor of last week's episode featuring E.T., we dive into our favorite alien movies. Byers gives us an introduction to “Voss Vibes” with one of his Top 5 movies. We do a mini-dive on M. Night Shyamalan (again?). Byers changed the rules, again, to make a longer honorable mentions list and it leads us down a rabbit hole of basically sharing all of our favorite alien movies that we considered for the list. You could tell that there were a lot of considerations for this one and we really enjoyed doing the...
2022-09-2329 min
The Phileo PodcastThe Bourne IdentityLate Nights at Blockbuster
It's the 20th anniversary of The Bourne Identity and we have determined that nothing good happens in Zurich! We chase our first squirrel in record speed in the middle of the intro. Byers also comes up with a new award in honor of Julia Stiles. We go off on a little Lost tangent for a second since we now know that we won’t ever do a Lost rewatch. Byers makes the case that this is Matt Damon’s breakout as an action star and really wants the trilogy titles to be swapped arou...
2022-05-131h 00
The Phileo PodcastSpider-Man Movie RankingsDeep Thoughts on Shallow Subjects
If you aren't sick of us talking about Spider-Man this month, do we have a treat for you! If you are sick of us talking about Spider-Man, well this is the last episode that we'll be discussing it for a while. We discuss our rankings of all nine theatrical release Spider-Man movies.
Goofs: Troy refers to Dane DeHaan as Dane Dunning who, as he mentioned, is a pitcher for the Texas Rangers. He also refers to Tony Stark as Tony Parker which made him really sad as Byers got to br...
2022-04-2927 minThe Phileo PodcastDuneOur newest Corner Booth at Rex's to start the year is the sci-fi epic Dune. Because Byers didn't refer to anyone by the character name, Troy decided that they should quiz each other about the names on the spot.
Spoiler free talk until the 41 minute mark.
Goofs: Troy forgot that in the Shang-Chi podcast that the score of 8.5 is "Byers goes to Tucanos" because of the story that Byers re-told here.
Intro/Outro music by friend of the podcast Seth Gilbertson.
Find more music at iTunes (https://music.apple.com/us/ar...
2022-01-071h 13The Phileo PodcastThe Lord of the Rings - The Fellowship of the RingLate Nights at Blockbuster
"It's dangerous thing, going out your door." We celebrate 20 years of The Lord of the Rings with a trilogy breakdown for the next three weeks. Forgive us for going long on this one, but it's The Lord of the Rings! We tidy it up in the next one and the one after that, we promise. Laurie and I really enjoyed Byers consistently quoting or making reference to the extended editions as this was the first time he had watched them.
The Drax Award (Quotes) is admittedly lengthy so if you want t...
2021-10-292h 06
Learning Machine: The Uncertain Future of EducationSeason One Finale w/ Raven DeRamus-ByersSeries One of Learning Machine is in the books! It's been such an insightful and edifying experience to work on our eight interview episodes from our first series. We've learned a lot through the process - both about the education system and about how to produce a podcast - and we're excited to bring that new knowledge forward with us as we begin work on Series Two! As part of that work, we're excited to introduce our new co-host, Raven DeRamus-Byers. Raven works in education policy at New America, and she'll be bringing her depth of experience and outlook t...
2021-09-1019 min
CHIT CHAT WITH JOBYWhy Friendship Breakups Are Necessary & Just As Serious As Ending A Romantic Relationship#15: friendship breakups are painful, even after you’ve realized it’s time to cut ties, you might stick around and avoid pulling the trigger. In this episode I discuss: a few reasons to breakup with a friend, why friendship breakups are just as serious as romantic relationships, ending a friendship, & what to do if a friend breaks up with you.
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2021-04-1721 minCHIT CHAT WITH JOBYIf You're Not Reading In Your 20's WTF Are You Doing?#14: In this episode I discuss why I love reading so much, how to force yourself to read when you don't want to, and a bunch of my favorite books from the last year!
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How To Murder Your Life - Cat Marnell https://amzn.to/3qKMroV
Untamed - Glennon Doyle...
2021-01-2430 min
CHIT CHAT WITH JOBYNew Year, New Me? 2021 Resolutions That Might Work lol#13: Woohoo! First episode of 2021 down! I go through my 'New Years Resolutions'.... I'm usually not one to make resolutions on New Years, but this year I am, listen to find out why!
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2021-01-0235 minCHIT CHAT WITH JOBYHow Eva Buechler Turned Making Instagram Filters Into a Business#12 On this episode we are joined by Eva Buechler. Eva has created Instagram filters for The Skinny Confidential, Wildflower Cases, Bobbi Brown, & many more. She shares how she got started in the industry and what obstacles she had to face before being where she is today. We dive deep into what it takes to work with big influencers and brands and how you can get started in a new industry too!
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2020-12-0400 min
Call Her Brilliant22: Ten Things I Do Everyday to Save Time and MoneyToday, we are going to dive into efficiency! Over the last year, I’ve juggled starting this podcast, my new business, and being a mom to a toddler. Working from home gives us extra multi-tasking and added responsibilities to make it all work!Remember that your brain only has a limited amount of resources, and you need to take time to complete each of your daily tasks. Time is the most limited resource we have. Many of us wish we had more time in the day! I can’t slow time, but I can show you how I ad...
2020-09-2326 minCHIT CHAT WITH JOBYMy Quarantine Morning & Nighttime Routine - Specifics On How To Stay Sane & Productive While Social Distancing#7: On this episode, Jordan gets specific on how she stays positive and productive during quarantine through having morning and night routines. From being a full time student, working an internship, and managing socials, Jordan is able to stay consistent and on top of everything by keeping herself accountable and being intuitive with her mind and body.
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2020-09-1828 min
Successful Associations TodayGarth Jordan - Business Models & Revenue for AssociationsGarth Jordan is the CEO of the American Animal Hospital Association and in this episode we're talking about business models and revenue for associations, something that is certainly top of mind for today's association professionals. -- What should we be thinking about when it comes to replacing lost revenue right now? -- Why do associations need to start thinking and acting more holistically about their business model? -- As associations pivot and change their focus, what challenges or obstacles often come up? -- How can we take what we've learned over...
2020-09-1636 minCHIT CHAT WITH JOBYEmily Soule: Behind the scenes of child acting & how to make social media your full-time career#6 On this episode we are joined by Emily Soule. Emily is a model/actress, content creator, and business owner. She spills the tea on the child acting scene, her experience as being a child actress, and continues her career in modeling and acting. She started her own social media management business called The Social Queens. Emily is killing it on TikTok with her fun DIY videos and cute thrift hauls.
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2020-09-091h 04CHIT CHAT WITH JOBYLacey James: Vlog squad behind the scenes, the dark side of TikTok fame, & releasing new music#5: On this episode we are joined by Lacey James. Lacey is a singer/songwriter and a well known content creator on TikTok. We discuss how we met; at the filming of one of David Dobrik's prank vlogs where he turned his house into a Mexican restaurant to surprise a friend. She also goes into depth on the dark side of TikTok and what really goes on behind the scenes. She always tells us about what it's like to release music and is currently working on her album.
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2020-09-0444 minCHIT CHAT WITH JOBYJake Fleming: What It's Like Working In the Entertainment Industry, Making Influencer Friends in LA, & How To Be Glamorous Doing It All#4: On this episode we are joined by Jake Fleming. Jake is a model, actor, social media influencer, and currently works at an auction house for entertainment merchandise. He spills on what it's like to work in the entertainment industry, and be glamorous while doing it.
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2020-08-2846 min
Successful Associations TodayRobbie Kellman Baxter - Learning from For-Profit MembershipsRobbie Kellman Baxter, author of The Forever Transaction, joins Mary for a discussion about subscription memberships, including identifying your value proposition and testing the refining the offer. They cover aligning organizational goals and membership goals; what associations are uniquely qualified to offer that others aren't and why experimenting is such an integral aspect of associations today. Robbie is also the author of The Membership Economy and she shares what she's learned from Silicon Valley that it beneficial to associations today. Visit https://www.marybyers.com/contact/ for links to join the conversation on our social sites.
2020-08-2623 minCHIT CHAT WITH JOBYHow to Become TikTok Famous with Jahna Rynes#3: On this episode we are joined by Jahna Rynes. Jahna is a TikTok Comedian who blew up overnight. She tells us the story of her success and tips how to make it on TikTok.
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2020-08-2126 min
Successful Associations TodayStephen Shapiro - Better Questions Develop Better SolutionsStephen Shapiro has presented his perspectives on innovation to audiences in over 50 countries and is the author of six books including his latest title "Invisible Solutions: 25 Lenses that Reframe and Help Solve Difficult Business Problems". He says the biggest mistake an organization can make when it comes to innovation is believing they need to come up with lots and lots of ideas — but all that does is create wasted energy. What we really need to do is spend more time thinking about the problem. What's the question? What's the opportunity? What's the issue? That's the challenge. ...
2020-08-1221 minCHIT CHAT WITH JOBYRyan Aaron Troy - Starting a Cosmetics Brand, Creating a Podcast, and Beauty Community Tea#2: On this episode we are joined by Ryan Aaron Troy. Ryan is an American podcaster, beauty brand owner, and All Star cheerleader coach. He hosts a podcast called Diaries of the Unknown with his co-host Gabrielle Clark.
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2020-08-0755 minCHIT CHAT WITH JOBYGet to know Joby!Welcome to Chit Chat W/ Joby with Jordan Byers! Today I sat down and hashed out my entire life story and how I got to where I am today. From being a teenage influencer, to going to college, quitting youtube, finding my self-worth, and more! I hope you enjoy! <3
2020-07-3136 min
Successful Associations TodayJoe Calloway - Reactive Innovation vs. Proactive InnovationJoe Calloway is a leading performance expert who helps great companies get even better. He is the author of six books including "Be the Best at What Matters Most". In this episode we're talking about how organizations can create value in the midst of chaos and welcome innovation. Joe says 90% of all truly useful innovation is adaptive innovation and everybody can do this. He shares how we can listen better, pay attention and then adapt—letting members lead the association where it needs to go or pivot. The goal of innovation should always be creating value, staying re...
2020-07-2929 minCHIT CHAT WITH JOBYhey, what's up, hello! CHIT CHAT W/ JOBY!HEY #JobySquad... So nice to see you here ;) Welcome to CHIT CHAT W/ JOBY! Hosted beauty YouTuber Jordan Byers! In this episode I break down why I'm starting a podcast, what the structure of the podcast is going to be like, and what to expect in the next episode. For updates checkout my Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jordanebyers/ (I'm always posting... like all the time) More content at my YouTube channel: http://bit.ly/SubscribeJordanByers
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2020-07-2406 min
Semper ChristusIntroducing the podcast and hosts, then getting a bit into total depravity.The co-hosts Brandon Byers and Joshua Adams-Freund give their testimonies, backgrounds, and goals. Then they transition into getting into the first of the five points of Calvinism, Total Depravity.
2020-07-2448 min
Successful Associations TodayAndy Bailey - Innovation, Iteration and EvolutionAndy Bailey is founder and head coach at Petra Coach, where he and his team of entrepreneurial business coaches deploy their no BS approach to inspire, transform and scale organizations. Andy shares some of the same strategies he has used to transform his own businesses and those of his clients which can help associations as they plan for the future ahead. Innovation, iteration and evolution - always be 18 months ahead Recurring revenue models "Brute force" leadership will only get you so far Define your battlefield so you can move from where you are to where you...
2020-07-1513 min
Successful Associations TodayChris West - Case Studies: Virtual Events in the Next NormalChris West is CEO of Video Narrative, a company that specializes in helping organizations grow through an effective brand story In this episode he is sharing his vision for what association meetings can look like in the next normal we are all creating together. This year can be a great case study experiment in creating and monetizing virtual meetings and events if organizations use the current situation as an opportunity to transform the way they've always done things -- not just for this year, but in years ahead. Chris shares the best models for moving...
2020-06-2428 min
Successful Associations TodayArianna Rehak & Amanda Kaiser - Successful Virtual EventsIn this episode I'm joined by Arianna Rehak, CEO of Matchbox Virtual Media and Amanda Kaiser, Member Engagement Specialist at Kaiser Insights and we're talking about how you can hit it out of the park with your virtual engagements and events during the COVID-19 situation and beyond. Virtual is very different than in-person and creating a space that's engaging, interactive, intentional and easy to access by members is crucial. Here are a just a few of the topics we cover: Using chat effectively to encourage meaningful conversation How and why to use breakout sessions...
2020-06-1037 min
Successful Associations TodayDave Lutz & Sarah Michel - In-Person Meetings Go Virtual [Part 2]Velvet Chainsaw Consulting helps associations and others improve annual meetings, conferences and education. Now, during the COVID-19 pandemic, they're helping their clients pivot as in-person meetings are being canceled and rescheduled or moved to a virtual format. In part two of my interview with Dave Lutz, Managing Director and Sarah Michel, CSP, VP of Connexity, we're talking about creative ways to keep registration numbers up and develop virtual events that provide value, interaction and engagement for participants. The content and options that work in-person don't necessarily transfer to the virtual space, so the pivot must...
2020-05-2732 min
Successful Associations TodayDave Lutz & Sarah Michel - In-Person Meetings Go Virtual [Part 1]Velvet Chainsaw Consulting helps associations and others improve annual meetings, conferences and education. Now, during the COVID-19 pandemic, they're helping their clients pivot as in-person meetings are being canceled and rescheduled or moved to a virtual format. In this episode I'm joined by Dave Lutz, Managing Director and Sarah Michel, CSP, VP of Connexity, who share with us what associations need to be thinking about when cancellation decisions have to be made, how to keep members up-to-date, and how to navigate negotiations with meeting partners. And as many associations consider moving to virtual events, Dave...
2020-05-1322 min
Successful Associations TodayLet's Talk About GriefNo grief is insignificant. Grief is grief. Large losses leave us wondering how we’ll make it. But small losses add up, too. And continual small losses, such as what we’re experiencing as a result of COVID-19,have a cumulative impact. Don’t minimize any grief you feel. I’m not ashamed to admit that I’ve shed tears over the last month. I’ve cried for people I don’t know who are dying alone. I’ve wept for the healthcare workers who care for them, often without the protective gear they need to keep themselves safe...
2020-04-2904 min
Successful Associations TodayA Love Letter to AssociationsThis episode is a love letter to associations and the work they do on behalf of members on a daily basis. As I work with association professionals who are making tough decisions and pivoting daily, what I see is that members are grateful for leadership and guidance. Once members look to you for advice and support in difficult times, they will look to you again. The result is that even as you navigate these rough waters internally, you have the opportunity to enhance your value proposition for your members externally. In addition to hearing about...
2020-04-1505 min
Successful Associations TodayResilience Amid Unexpected CrisisI usually have a guest discussing something noteworthy his or her association is doing. Not this time. I’m recording today in the midst of the Corona Virus. “Community” is a word we often hear in connection to associations. Frankly, that’s what associations are. Communities of commonality—accountants, engineers, researchers, physicians, and chemical distributors. There’s a word we don’t hear as often, however, and I’ve always wondered why we don’t. The word is “resilient.” Since the beginning of associating, associations have helped their members weather economic storms, market changes, technological challenges, regulatory burdens and unexpected...
2020-03-2506 min
Successful Associations TodayEd Wojcicki - Embracing Difficult ConversationsEd Wojcicki, Executive Director, Illinois Association of Chiefs of Police and I talked about the counter-intuitive strategy of running toward difficult conversations rather than away from them, a concept his association has embraced in the face of the “Black Lives Matter” movement. Instead of refusing to talk, the Illinois Association of Chiefs of Police has reached out to organizations such as the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People and the National Organization of Black Law Enforcement Executives. Ed shares what’s resulted—including the valuable concept of developing shared principles. Visit: MaryByers.com for link...
2020-03-1109 min
Successful Associations TodayCathy Burns - Revenue Diversification [Part 2]Cathy Burns, CEO of the Produce Marketing Association joins me for a discussion about the process they are using to help diversify revenue. The PMA relies heavily on two big annual events, and while those continue to grow, what if something happened out of the blue to affect participation and attendance at those events? They wanted to be able to protect the association for the long-term, but also create other value that could generate revenue for the organization. The first step was a collaboration between the board, volunteer leaders and staff to brainstorm potential opportunities and ideas.
2020-02-2623 min
Successful Associations TodayCathy Burns - What Are Your Association's Core Values? [Part 1]Cathy Burns, CEO of the Produce Marketing Association caught my attention when I heard that Courage was one of the organization's core values. We don't typically hear values discussed within the association space, and I certainly haven't heard courage being identified as one, so my ears perked up right away. In this episode Cathy shares the genesis of the PMA's core values and how they are impacting every part of the organization. Leadership requires not only doing brave things, it means speaking the unspeakable sometimes. By identifying courage as a value PMA has given staff and volunteer...
2020-02-1227 min
Successful Associations TodayChad Littlefield - Creating Conversations that MatterQuestions are how we change the world one conversation at a time. And sometimes, that means putting something in between two people that gives them permission to connect with each other. In this episode, I interview Chad Littlefield, co-founder and chief experience officer at We and Me, Inc. an organization whose mission is to create conversations that matter. Forbes calls Chad a global expert on asking questions that build trust and connection in teams. Chad developed "We! Connect" and "We! Engage" cards which act as a "conversation mid-wife" giving birth to new ideas. Sometimes the...
2020-01-2922 min
Successful Associations TodayElizabeth Bailey - The Case for Giving: Making Fundraising Less Difficult & More Relevant [Part 2]Building a compelling case for giving is crucial to effective results for your organization or foundation. It's not enough to have an earnest desire to make a difference. Elizabeth Bailey, founder and CEO of 2B Communications, talks about the important questions we need to be asking in order to build a true fundraising infrastructure. When we understand what we're raising money for and we're passionate about the mission and the cause, making connections to people and organizations who share that passion and could be potential donors becomes easier. Do you need a foundation or is...
2020-01-1518 min
Successful Associations TodayElizabeth Bailey - Why Life Cycle of Membership is Important [Part 1]What do you know about your membership today? The days of assuming someone joins your association and stays through retirement are gone. Learn why it's crucial to have a deep understanding of who your members are and where they are in their life in order to develop your best strategy. Elizabeth Bailey, founder and CEO of 2B Communications, helps associations when membership has plateaued, is declining, or they are missing opportunities to connect with their members in a meaningful way. Looking at things like trends in attendance at conferences, uptake in professional development and other performance activities...
2019-12-1821 min
Successful Associations TodayAmanda Kaiser - New Member Engagement [Part 2]In part two of my conversation with member engagement specialist Amanda Kaiser, we talk about the two elements that are critical for improving new member recruitment and retention -- Value and Member Experience. You'll learn what a "culture of hospitality" is and why it's important to be intentional about creating this for members. Learn why you may need a mindset shift about including member experience in your on-boarding process, and the biggest barriers to engagement and how to overcome them. © 2019 Mary Byers Find out more at MaryByers.com Join the conversation on our s...
2019-12-1113 min
Successful Associations TodayAmanda Kaiser - New Member Engagement [Part 1]Want to learn how you can boost new member renewal rates by as much as 10% or what associations with high new member retention do that others don't? If so, join me for this episode with member engagement specialist Amanda Kaiser. We discuss why some associations focus on new members for months rather than just the first 30 days and small on-boarding changes you can make that have a big impact. You'll look at new member on-boarding in a whole new way after listening to this episode! © 2019 Mary Byers Find out more at MaryByers.com J...
2019-11-2015 min
Successful Associations TodayJeff Hurt - How Pageantry Hurts Association MeetingsWhere is society moving that you and your members need to move? It’s a powerful question and one that your leaders should be asking regularly. Though members may not like what they hear, part of your value to them is inviting (and sometimes forcing) them to be flexible and mobile and to help them navigate a changing environment. Navigating change is what Jeff Hurt, EVP of Education and Engagement at Velvet Chainsaw Consulting, helps clients do. Jeff advocates for transformation in association meetings, noting, “people are tired of pageantry, performance and production.” Instead they are looking for co...
2019-11-1308 min
Successful Associations TodaySteve Smith - Generating Topics for Generative Discussions that Lead to Board EngagementDo you struggle with board engagement and notice that leaders are often zoned out, checking e-mails or on social media during board meetings? If so, you’ll want to listen to my interview with Steve Smith of the American Academy of Hospice and Palliative Medicine to hear how his board uses generative discussions to enhance engagement. Poorly designed agendas often lead to board disengagement, but AAHPM’s agenda starts off with high-level, directional conversations setting the tone for the board meeting that follows. Listen for ideas on how to use generative discussions and where to find ideas to l...
2019-10-3021 min
Successful Associations TodayLinda Koch - Compliance Issues Lead to Home Run for AssociationAre your members saddled with compliance issues? If so, the resulting headaches represent an opportunity for you to help members work less stressfully. That’s why the Illinois Bankers Association developed an intuitive website designed to help compliance officers navigate the maze of regulations governing their work. The site has received rave reviews—and resulted in a dozen new members for the association. In this episode I interview Linda Koch, IBA’s president, about both the website and what they’ve learned as a result of the project. Whether or not compliance is an issue for your industry...
2019-10-1608 min
Successful Associations TodayJT Forbes - Innovation and Tradition are Not Mutually ExclusiveIndiana University Alumni Association is the third largest alumni body in the country and JT Forbes, CEO, is pushing the boundaries in terms of being innovative and creating relevance for his members. JT shares strategies he has used to help his organization discover what their alumni are seeking and how to meet them where they are. This valuable feedback is evolving into a powerful movement, not just a membership. “Innovation and tradition are not mutually exclusive,” he says, and that’s just one of the pithy thoughts he shares about how he is keeping his 160-year...
2019-09-2506 min
Successful Associations TodayDavid Owsiany, JD - Collaborate to Gain InfluenceAs associations work to gain footing in the “new normal” (i.e. an environment that’s more competitive than ever before), collaboration is one way to increase influence, extend your reach and gain access to additional resources. In this episode David Owsiany, JD, executive director of the Ohio Dental Association and Chair of the Ohio Health Care Provider Coalition, shares how his group has worked together for over a decade to address common issues and improve the health for patients in Ohio. The guidelines behind this model are interesting and well worth your time to listen in. ...
2019-09-1110 min
Successful Associations TodayDr. Kathleen O'Loughlin - Local, State and National Associations Can Work TogetherDr. Kathleen O'Loughlin, executive director of the American Dental Association, shares how her organization started an important conversation about how the local, state and the national association can work together as a team in order to enhance member value and reduce duplication of efforts and competition for members' time and participation. It's a conversation that any multi-level association should be having. © 2019 Mary Byers Find out more at MaryByers.com Join the conversation on our social sites: @MaryByers on Twitter Mary on Facebook Mary on LinkedIn P...
2019-08-2812 min
Successful Associations TodayKiKi L'Italien - The 5 Elements of a Successful CommunityWhat makes a community and what makes it successful? What makes a community fail? KiKi L'Italien is a speaker,consultant and podcaster who specializes in "tribes and trust" for building community. KiKi shares the five elements that must exist in a healthy, thriving community. It's not enough to create a community and leave it stagnant. Learn what to focus on and how to innovate and engage your members to make them feel welcome, connected and valued in your community. © 2019 Mary Byers Find out more at MaryByers.com Join the conversation on our social s...
2019-08-1422 min
Successful Associations TodayRobbie Kellman Baxter - What Can Your Association Learn from Online Membership Sites?What does Silicon Valley know about membership? Plenty, according to Robbie Kellman Baxter, author of The Membership Economy. Corporate America has realized the value of selling “membership” and in many cases, is doing it better than associations. I talked to Robbie about what associations can learn from online membership sites. It starts with leading from your mission (easy, right?) and requires understanding how disruptive technology is changing the game (not so easy). © 2019 Mary Byers Find out more at MaryByers.com Join the conversation on our social sites: @MaryByers on Twitt...
2019-07-3113 min
Successful Associations TodayBill Zepp - Succession Advice for Association ProfessionalsIt’s happening: thousands of Baby Boomers are retiring each day, creating a multitude of opportunities in senior leadership in associations all over the country. Do you have a succession plan in place? Operating without one is irresponsible. If you’re a senior leader and there’s no plan, put it at the top of your “To Do” list today. It’s more comfortable for staff and volunteers if you’re the one to bring up the topic. I interviewed Bill Zepp, CAE, retired association executive, regarding his advice on succession. Bill headed three different organizations...
2019-07-1009 min
Successful Associations TodayMatt Braun - It May Be Time to Invest in Some Market ResearchHave you ever wondered why members join … and stay … in your association? Been curious about value drivers? Wanted to better understand various membership segments? Hoped to understand why members leave? If so, it may be time to invest in research. Over the years, I’ve seen some impressive work from market research firms partnering with associations. I’m not talking about boiler-plate, off-the-shelf surveys. I’m talking about customized, in-depth inquiries that provide data designed to help drive strategy. In this episode I interview Matt Braun, Vice President of Client Services at Loyalty Research Center. Matt share...
2019-06-2610 min
Third Shift Thoughts with Joe FizzS1E2 - Time, Space, and A Poem to You, My FriendThe first (actual) Third Shift Thought! Time and Space! The instance in which time is a social construct and how we as humans let it run our lives and how this affects our ability to travel in space. In closing, a poem to you, my friend, written at 3 A.M. yesterday.
This episode's music interlude was "Pissed the Bed" written by Joseph Byers. All music loops used are GarageBand loops.
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2019-06-1824 min
Successful Associations TodaySeth Kahan - Visionary Leadership: How Association Leaders Embrace Disruption in the 21st CenturyAs an association leader, what does Visionary Leadership mean and what are the 3 major competencies of visionary leaders? Seth Kahan shares the answer from his new book, Visionary Leadership: How Association Leaders Embrace Disruption in the 21 Century. Also learn about what it means to strategize in real time, how governance models have changed and what that means for today's board members and executive directors, and small, inexpensive infrastructure changes that can make a big difference for board meetings. © 2019 Mary Byers Find out more at MaryByers.com Join the conversation on our social sites:
2019-06-1219 min
Successful Associations TodaySarah Sladek - Want to Increase Membership by 200%?62% of associations are experiencing flat or declining membership according to Sarah Sladek, CEO of XYZ University and author of Knowing Y: Engage the Next Generation Now. That’s a scary statistic! Are you going to let this happen to your organization or are you rolling up your sleeves and working to prevent it? In this interview, Sarah shares how the Marine Retailers Association of the Americas not only reversed a declining membership but increased it by 200%! The irony is that focusing on young professionals re-energized the entire organization. © 2019 Mary Byers Find out more at...
2019-05-2912 min
Successful Associations TodayAmith Nagarajan - Artificial Intelligence Is Not the Future, It Is TodayAccording to Amith Nagarajan, Chairman of Rasa, “Artificial intelligence is not the future, it is today.” What’s that mean for associations? Find out in this month’s interview. Hint: It’s a HUGE opportunity for your organization to engage with members—and isn’t that what every associations is looking for? Take twelve minutes to jump-start your thinking about the future of association/member interaction. © 2019 Mary Byers Find out more at MaryByers.com Join the conversation on our social sites: @MaryByers on Twitter Mary on Facebook Mary on LinkedI...
2019-05-1513 min
Successful Associations TodayRalph Johnson - Tiered Pricing Coming to an Association Near YouTiered pricing is a mainstay in the for-profit world — and it’s a topic you should be talking about for your association now. The Colorado Veterinary Medical Association launched tiered pricing in 2016. The result? A membership increase of 11.5%! (Yes, you read that right.) CVMA lets members “choose their adventure” via three membership tiers. In this episode I interviewed Ralph Johnson, former CEO of CVMA so that you can learn about their journey — and why you might want to follow their lead. © 2019 Mary Byers Find out more at MaryByers.com Join the conversatio...
2019-04-0908 min
Successful Associations TodayAdrienne White-Faines - How Do You Engage Younger Members?How do you engage younger members—even though your governance favors (and rewards) longevity in volunteer leadership? That’s the dilemma Adrienne White-Faines faced as Executive Director and CEO of the American Osteopathic Association. Though the association is over 100 years old, more than 65% of osteopathic physicians are under 45! In this episode, Adrienne discusses the three areas the association is focusing on to more fully integrate and welcome all osteopaths into the organization. © 2019 Mary Byers Find out more at MaryByers.com Join the conversation on our social sites: @MaryByers on Twitter Mar...
2019-04-0909 min
Successful Associations TodayMary Augsburger - The Ohio State Bar Association Makes Big Changes to Dues ModelMary interviews Mary Augsburger, CEO and Executive Director of the Ohio State Bar Association about their newly developed dues model. For decades the association had 17 different dues categories. Based on member feedback about the model being confusing and unfair, they decided it was time to simplify and modernize their dues structure. They formed a member task force to review the model and did plenty of market research. After getting member input and crunching the numbers, the association's dues categories were simplified to a 3-tier subscription model to allow members a choice of plans that better met their needs. A...
2019-04-0907 min