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Association Tech InsiderS2E15: System Selection and Management Tips for AssociationsIn this episode of the Association Tech Insider podcast, hosted by Wes Trochlil, President of Effective Database Management and a member of ASAE's Technology Professionals Advisory Council (TPAC), Wes, accompanied by experts Amy Gavin, Monica Pemberton, and Adam Savino, discuss the intricate process of system selection for associations. They delve into two main categories: enterprise systems and applications. They explore identifying organizational needs, crafting requests for proposals (RFPs), evaluating vendor demonstrations, and negotiating contracts. The conversation offers insights into maintaining alignment with organizational strategy, the importance of stakeholder involvement, customer journey mapping, and ensuring post-implementation...2025-03-0441 min
Association Tech InsiderS2E6: MMC+Tech Recap! Selecting a New Association Management System: Lessons from the TrenchesHosted by Stephen Gabriel, Senior Director of Technology at American Health Law Association, this podcast recaps the MMC+Tech Session Selecting a New Association Management System: Lessons from the Trenches featuring Wes Trochlil, Owner of Effective Database Management, and Shannon Ollikainen, Chief of Staff at National Association of Mutual Insurance Companies (NAMIC).
The podcast discusses the seven key steps to an Association Management System (AMS) selection and implementation, why each step is so important, and uses NAMIC journey through the process to help illustrate how an association can manage each step.
2024-08-2928 min
Association Tech InsiderS2E3: MMC+Tech Recap! Unpopular Opinions: Challenging Conventional Thinking in Marketing and TechnologyHosted by Wes Trochlil, Owner of Effective Database Management, this podcast recaps the MMC+Tech Session Unpopular Opinions: Challenging Conventional Thinking in Marketing and Technology featuring Laura (Sargent) Sparks, Senior Marketing and Web Manager at Society of Entomological, Rhoni Rakos, Director of Digital Strategy at fusionSpan, and Justin Burniske, Principal Consultant at Meta-Dao.
The podcast dives into the unique format of the session where each speaker was asked to defend an unpopular opinion as voted on by the audience in an effort to challenge assumptions and encourage everyone to apply critical thinking to their...2024-08-0636 min
The Association PodcastPart 2: A Discussion About Gaps in the Association Market with Wes TrochlilThe Association Podcast welcomes Wes Trochlil back to the show for a great conversation about holes in the association market. In part 2 of this conversation, we discuss the integration and fundraising challenges associations have. We look at difficulties in justifying investments in expensive technology for small fundraising efforts, the risks of straying from an association's mission, and the importance of integrating systems for efficient data management. We also get into topics such as credentialing, certifications, ecommerce, membership engines, and communication tools within associations. 2023-09-2538 min
The Association PodcastPart 1: A Discussion About Gaps in the Association Market with Wes TrochlilThe Association Podcast welcomes back Wes Trochlil to the show for a great conversation about holes in the association market. In part 1 of the conversation, we get into the importance of training and ongoing professional development in the association industry and the challenges of implementing new software. We also discuss the effectiveness of the "train the trainer" model, the importance of continuous improvement and investment in software systems, and the concept of "guardrails" in project management and budgeting, emphasizing the need for clear boundaries and effective communication. 2023-09-1942 min
The Association PodcastWes Trochlil 2 pt 12023-09-1942 min
Associations ThrivePilot - How Associations Thrive Came To BeWelcome to the pilot of Associations Thrive, the podcast celebrating successful associations and their leaders. This podcast is hosted by Joanna Pineda, CEO and Chief Troublemaker at Matrix Group International. In this pilot, Joanna speaks with Leah and Ray from her team, talking about how this podcast came out of a regular showcase webinar that clients absolutely love.Joanna also speaks with three association industry partners and asks them about the state of associations:James Marquis, CIO of 501WorksTeri Carden, Founder of Review My AMS, AMSFest, 100 Reviews and Non Due-A-PaloozaWes Trochlil, President of Effective Database Management2022-10-1616 min
The Member Lounge Podcast: Unlocking Association SuccessImprove Your Member Experience with Smart Data Management, with Wes TrochlilIn this episode we are joined by Wes Trochlil, author and top data management consultant. We talk about how smart data management strategy will help your have better reports, communication, marketing and engagement. Clean data and strategic data collection will helps an association stay organized and on a growth trajectory.To learn more about Wes, you can visit his website.We'll include here the questions we asked Wes in the podcast with time stamps so you can easily refer back to the parts that most interest you:01:26 Can you start by telling us abou...2021-08-0959 min
The Association PodcastWes’s Podcast Wisdoms with Wes TrochlilWes Trochlil, Founder and CEO of Effective Database Management, joins The Association Podcast to share Wes's Wisdom from his years as one of the most well-known and experienced consultants in the market. We talk innovation, data, culture, and a lot more.2021-06-1740 min
Leading Learning PodcastPutting Your Data to Work with Wes TrochlilIn this episode of the Leading Learning Podcast, Celisa Steele talks with Wes Trochlil, president of Effective Data Management and a member of the faculty at the Leading Learning Symposium. Show notes at http://www.leadinglearning.com/leading-learning-podcast-episode-3-wes-trochlil/2015-08-3020 min
Just a Moment for Marketing Video Podcast - Linda PopkyMarketing Thought Leadership: Exploiting Big Opportunities with Big DataLinda interviews Wes Trochlil, President, Effective Database Management, who talks about the opportunities and challenges for organizations of all types as they try to leverage Big Data, discusses why this is now such a hot topic, and why organizations ignore Big Data at their peril.2014-08-3016 min
Marketing Thought Leadership Audio Podcasts - Linda PopkyMarketing Thought Leadership: Exploiting Big Opportunities with Big DataLinda interviews Wes Trochlil who talks about the opportunities and challenges for organizations of all types as they try to leverage Big Data.2013-09-1200 min