W.A.C.E.'s Chamber Leadership Podcast

This week, Dave Kilby, President of W.A.C.E., shares words of wisdom from Chamber Industry Champions.  Hear advice and tips for communicating value from some of the best in the business. Listen now!

In this episode Dave Kilby, President of W.A.C.E., answers more of your questions! This week’s topics include should board members serve on multiple chamber boards at the same time, tips for getting off to a good start with a new board chair and tips for a successful government affairs program. Have a question that you would like answered on a future episode? Email [email protected]. 

In this episode Dave Kilby, president of W.A.C.E., is joined by Eric Peterson from executive search firm Waverly Partners to discuss turnover in the chamber industry. Eric shares trends in the executive search process and offers application and interview tips for job seekers.

In this episode Dave Kilby is joined by Terri Cole, CCE, President/CEO of the Greater Albuquerque (NM) Chamber as she reflects on her 45 year chamber career and shares the secret to longevity with one organization. Cole also offers advice to new CEOs, the biggest changes in the Chamber Industry over the years, what’s holding chambers back from success and so much more. Listen now!

With the 2022 elections in the rearview mirror, the need for a “sane” center has never been more clear.  In this episode Dave Kilby, President of W.A.C.E., discusses the opportunity for chambers to fill this need and help get business-friendly candidates elected while stressing the importance of learning to do so correctly. Sitting on the sidelines is simply no longer an option. You, your members and your community deserve better! 

In this episode Dave Kilby, President of W.A.C.E., answers more of your questions! This week’s topics include installation dinners and swearing in ceremonies, the ideal timing for board retreats/planning sessions, and recommended frequency of dues increases. Have a question that you would like answered on a future episode? Email [email protected]. 

In this week’s episode we look at the high turnover seen in the chamber industry over the last few years. Dave Kilby, president of W.A.C.E., discusses the importance of rewarding loyalty and talent with promotions from within and emphasizes the importance of employment contracts and regular benefits audits. Don’t let your chamber be an employer of last resort with continuous turnover, listen now!

W.A.C.E. celebrates 100 episodes of the Chamber Leadership Podcast’s best practices, chamber industry trends and advice with the debut of the new Board Basics – Board Resource Page. Dave Kilby, president of W.A.C.E., discusses how the project came about as well as the importance of making listening and delivering an important part of your chamber culture.

In true film industry fashion this week’s episode is a sequel to episode 78 “Movie Wisdom for the Chamber World”. Dave Kilby is once again joined by Chris Romer, ACE, IOM, President/CEO of the Vail Valley (CO) Partnership, as they share 10 movie quotes that relate to life as a chamber professional. Themes range from the classic “Gone with the Wind” to a more modern blockbuster “Top Gun: Maverick” and everything in between. Grab some popcorn and enjoy the show! 

In this episode Dave Kilby, President of W.A.C.E., answers more of your questions! This week’s topics include open board meetings, board term limits, single slate elections and “turf” in areas with competing chambers. Have a question that you would like answered on a future episode? Email [email protected].