How to Compete and WIN!

Bo McDonald is a strategic planner and marketing professional who knows the credit union industry. Are you ready for some New Ideas? 

While there is a marketing aspect in everything we do, the New Ideas Conference is NOT just for marketing professionals and management – although they will definitely find the event will enhance their roles!

It is important at all levels within the credit union to understand WHY the CEO wants something done; WHY marketing is important and the responsibility of everyone; and WHY the CFO or operations staff say NO (or yes) to some ideas. The critical question to ask: Does everyone understand the bigger picture and the goals of your organization, and how their job fits into the desired outcome?

That is why we selected Bo McDonald, a strategic planner/thinker and marketing professional that truly knows the credit union industry, as our New Ideas facilitator and host. He will act as a helpful guide as we learn how to ask the right questions and drive conversation.
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Check out Bo’s captivating introductory video here!

Bo found his creative voice (literally) behind the mic as a radio DJ in Upstate New York. He has used his unique view on the financial world to create the go-to firm for community financial institutions looking to venture outside their comfort zones. Through a process of trial and error, Bo founded Your Marketing Co (YMC) just over a decade ago and has enjoyed continued growth since then. His experiences at YMC have been defined by industry-disrupting ideas, a whole lot of laughs, and a creative boom in credit union marketing!

He is a captivating presenter who will keep your attention from start to finish as he shares his thoughts on How to Compete and Win Against ANY Competitor. As Bo likes to say, “There are endless reasons why it is tough to compete – but even more reasons why you should!” He continues, “I want credit unions to have an understanding that the problem they think is the problem may not be the actual problem. I want them to think of their obstacles differently, in a way that allows them to go back and try a different approach.”

As a dedicated leader and student of office culture, Bo has created a unique environment at YMC that focuses on interdepartmental connections and advancement. He even introduced a program that trains people within the company in business leadership, project management, and individual growth – skills every credit union desires and strives to achieve!

If you would like to learn more about the reasons many credit unions are held back from great success, and how you can turn things around to meet your goals and serve your members well, you do not want to miss the 2023 New Ideas Conference on October 10 – 11 at Cadillac Jacks in scenic Deadwood, SD!
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​REGISTER NOW! For your convenience, a block of rooms has been reserved at Tru by Hilton, which is attached to Cadillac Jacks. Call 605.571.1001 and mention DCU or simply click here for online reservations.