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Welcome to FastChamber.com

Your membership organization can be more efficient

"I'm a bit of a research junkie," explains Fast Chamber's Kyle Sexton (pictured above). "There are no new ideas under the sun, and there is much to learn from other industries.  Applying proven methods of packaging and selling to membership organizations can make us more nimble and efficient."  more...

 

OK, Steal My Marketing...

Joan Testa has been telling her clients about one of my marketing brochures from 2004.  Sooo many chambers have been asking for it, I just might start using it again! 

2004 Flyer | 2005 Flyer | 2006 Tiers Brochure

 

Criteria for Evaluating Member Database Software

Someone went to the trouble of listing all of the different areas on which membership database software vendors should be evaluated.  Guess who?

 

Quantify the Value of Your Membership - Learn How

Putting a dollar value on your membership benefits is the first step in adding value to your organization.  It's simple: Price and value are closely linked.  Handout: [pdf] How to Quantify a Basic Membership

Video: Demonstration of "How to Quantify a Basic Membership"

 

Big Boxes and Chain Stores

Handout: How National Chains Are Affecting Your Chamber

Article: Breaking Down the Big Boxes

 

Your Favorite Ideas are Here

We recorded some of the best idea sessions around...

45 Ideas from ACCE Convention 2007, Sacramento

40 Ideas from ACCE Sales Conference 2008, Atlanta

 

Doug Holman is the king of sales-team development
 for chambers of commerce and other membership organizations.  Knowledge- able and experienced, Doug's company, Platypus Group, can convert your membership department into a more functional, systematic and predictable function of your organization. Meet the Contributors

More Resources

Below are some of my most requested free resources...

 

Handout: [pdf] How to Quantify a Basic Membership

Video: Demonstration of "How to Quantify a Basic Membership"

Radio Station Proposal

Radio Sample "Chamber Business Beat"

ACCE Circle of Champions Sales Conference 2008: 40 Ideas in 40 minutes

ACCE Convention 2008 Pittsburgh: Almost 60 Ideas in 60 Minutes Audio Recording

ACCE Convention 2007 Sacramento: 45 Ideas in 45 Minutes Audio Recording

Criteria for evaluating your membership database

Handout: WACE Academy Membership Development

Questions For Your Webmaster [PowerPoint Presentation]  with Scott Aston, Oceanside CA

Handout: How National Chains Are Affecting Your Chamber

Breaking Down the Big Boxes [article]

Salem Oregon Award-Winning Tiers Brochure  [More about membership tiers]