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In It ForEVER | Helping Businesses Grow Through Events and Membership Programs

In It ForEVER | Helping Businesses Grow Through Events and Membership Programs

The Next Steps, LLC

Dan and Nicole Ratner are a power couple in the association world leading organizations to achieve record growth in membership and plan highly efficient events over their 36 combined years in the industry. After climbing to the highest levels of leadership in multiple organizations, they both made the unusual choice to step off the corporate ladder and put family first. Throughout this podcast, you’ll hear how they help non-profit and for-profit businesses move from incremental growth to exponential growth, from passive customer relations to active customer relationships, and from surviving to thriving. They’ve introduced a unique business model called the In It ForEVERTM Principle that emerges from the belief that members/attendees/customers are in it for...a quality positive Experience, ever-increasing Value, intentional Engagement, and consistent and reliable Relevance. The show includes a mix of discussions, interviews, and education focused on topics, such as, event planning, meeting planning, membership development, member retention, member engagement, value proposition development, marketing, direct sales, selling, strategic planning, managing a governing board, customer service, vendor and provider relations, and curating and cultivating partnerships. As independent entrepreneurs growing their own small business (The Next Steps, LLC), listeners will also get a glimpse into the challenges and struggles they face managing their family and business together.
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In It ForEVER | Helping Businesses Grow Through Events and Membership Programs - In It ForEVER Principle Events and Meetings 003

In It ForEVER Principle Events and Meetings 003

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08/15/17 • 11 min

In this episode, Nicole describes and explains the In It ForEVER Principle and how it applies to your meetings and events. Remembering that its the Experience, Value, Engagement, and Relevance will bring your event full circle.

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In It ForEVER | Helping Businesses Grow Through Events and Membership Programs - Who We Are and What We Do - 001

Who We Are and What We Do - 001

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08/08/17 • 11 min

This episode is a brief introduction to your hosts of the In It Forever podcast, Dan and Nicole Ratner. They provide some details about their background and combined 35 years of experience growing organizations and businesses through events and membership programs. You'll hear how their business helps you improve and optimize your business to "get your house in order".

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In It ForEVER | Helping Businesses Grow Through Events and Membership Programs - NetWorKing is Like Dating 004

NetWorKing is Like Dating 004

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08/22/17 • 18 min

In episode 4 Dan & Nicole talk about how networking is like dating! Learn about the stages of networking, why it's important, thinking outside the box and extending your reach. Not to mention what to do if it doesn't work.

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In It ForEVER | Helping Businesses Grow Through Events and Membership Programs - Carried To Full Term Interview Part 1 005

Carried To Full Term Interview Part 1 005

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08/24/17 • 27 min

In this episode we interview Frances Robin of Carried to Full Term (CTFT) and how we are working together on their annual fundraising event and membership program.

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In It ForEVER | Helping Businesses Grow Through Events and Membership Programs - The Membership & Attendee Experience 006

The Membership & Attendee Experience 006

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08/31/17 • 30 min

In this episode Dan & Nicole take a look at the first need in the In It ForEVER principle--the need for a quality membership or attendee Experience.

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In It ForEVER | Helping Businesses Grow Through Events and Membership Programs - Membership and Attendee Value 007

Membership and Attendee Value 007

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09/07/17 • 20 min

In this episode we talk about the membership and attendee VALUE as it relates to the In It ForEVER principle. We talk about what is commonly found when analyzing the value proposition of a business, the difference between unique selling proposition and the value proposition, how to be more disciplined about delivering value, how to remain at the top of your customers' minds, the 3 questions to ask members and customers when surveying and why value is tied to monetary figures. On the meetings side we touch on how to make sure your attendees aren't left feeling overwhelmed with tasks, networking and how it impacts the value of your meetings and events and the value of gratitude.

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In It ForEVER | Helping Businesses Grow Through Events and Membership Programs - Membership and Attendee RELEVANCE 009

Membership and Attendee RELEVANCE 009

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09/21/17 • 22 min

We are finishing up our In it ForEVER with the R: Relevance. If you don't have 100% market share within your field, industry, or sector then you must become more relevant to your core base and develop products, programs, and services that better meet their needs. The premise of this principle is that you should not move out of your lane and you should focus completely on the one carrot or what your following wants and needs from you and your business or organization. Join us as we offer suggestions on the ways you can stay relevant.

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In It ForEVER | Helping Businesses Grow Through Events and Membership Programs - The Power of Associations 016

The Power of Associations 016

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11/09/17 • 27 min

Nonprofit associations are an important part of our society. In this episode Dan does a little storytelling on the power of associations.

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In It ForEVER | Helping Businesses Grow Through Events and Membership Programs - Dealing with Crappy Leaders 017

Dealing with Crappy Leaders 017

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11/16/17 • 19 min

Working with crappy leaders isn't always easy so in this episode we each offer 5 tips to dealing with crappy leaders. Plus we have a fun contest around how many times we said 'crappy'!

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In It ForEVER | Helping Businesses Grow Through Events and Membership Programs - 5 Tips in 5 Minutes: Prospecting 038

5 Tips in 5 Minutes: Prospecting 038

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06/01/18 • 5 min

In this months 5 Tips in 5 Minutes we are giving you some (5 of course) tips on how to prospect: gain new customers, members, sales, or clients.

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How many episodes does In It ForEVER | Helping Businesses Grow Through Events and Membership Programs have?

In It ForEVER | Helping Businesses Grow Through Events and Membership Programs currently has 51 episodes available.

What topics does In It ForEVER | Helping Businesses Grow Through Events and Membership Programs cover?

The podcast is about Non-Profit, Marketing, Experience, Podcasts, Events and Business.

What is the most popular episode on In It ForEVER | Helping Businesses Grow Through Events and Membership Programs?

The episode title '5 Tips in 5 Minutes Working with Volunteers Episode 50' is the most popular.

What is the average episode length on In It ForEVER | Helping Businesses Grow Through Events and Membership Programs?

The average episode length on In It ForEVER | Helping Businesses Grow Through Events and Membership Programs is 15 minutes.

How often are episodes of In It ForEVER | Helping Businesses Grow Through Events and Membership Programs released?

Episodes of In It ForEVER | Helping Businesses Grow Through Events and Membership Programs are typically released every 7 days, 3 hours.

When was the first episode of In It ForEVER | Helping Businesses Grow Through Events and Membership Programs?

The first episode of In It ForEVER | Helping Businesses Grow Through Events and Membership Programs was released on Aug 8, 2017.

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