Why Participate in Industry Associations?

Why do successful entrepreneurs, solopreneurs, and other business leaders join and participate in their industry associations? Some shy away from these groups to not be around competitors, while others find information, education, and supportive friendships through their active involvement in trade associations.In this episode Thom Singer interviewed several participants at the National Speakers Association "CSP/CPAE Summit" in Miami, Florida. In this podcast you will hear from Dr. Willie Jolley, Jeffrey Hayzlett, Ruby Newell-Legner, Shep Hyken, Sarah Michele, Brian Walter, Maribeth Kuzmeski, Jason Hewlett, Ross Bernstein, Laurie Guest, Dave Lieber, Chris Bauer, and Troy Hazard. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices