Radio Free 501c: Something About Membership with Jim Thompson, CAE, IOM September 14, 2026

Radio Free 501c brought to you by Rogue Tulips Consulting and USAE News!Episode 341: ​Something About MembershipHost: Cecilia Sepp, CAE, ACNP, LPEC, Principal, Rogue Tulips ConsultingGuest: ​Jim Thompson, CAE, IOM, Founder & CEO, Tying It Together Consulting​This week, we decided to do something about membership with first-time guest, Jim. We have a great time talking about the nature of membership, engagement, and belonging. He also shares information about his client tools like the Membership Flywheel. ​Our conversation touches on these aspects of what we need to consider when delivering valuable experiences: ​Focus on the Member Experience Over TransactionsWord-of-Mouth is the Primary Driver for GrowthDynamic Value Propositions and Persona TargetingRecognizing and Overcoming Organizational FearEvolving Beyond Traditional Volunteer RolesY​ou'll enjoy this fun and wide-ranging conversation on the nature of membership and what it means. What is the something about membership that keeps you up at night? Share a comment!