by Colin Nelson-Pinkston Bing Bong. If you would’ve said those two words to me a year ago, I would’ve asked if you were alright. But today, because of TikTok, I would, as the kids say, ‘laugh out loud.’ How did I evolve, or perhaps devolve, depending on who you ask, to a full into understanding Read More
For Immediate Release Contact: Branden Stewart, COO Carmel, Ind. — Phired Up & TechniPhi named RJ Taylor Chief Executive Officer (CEO) on April 7th, 2022. RJ received this promotion after serving the company as Vice President (and previously, Assistant Vice President of Education & Strategy). RJ will lead the company, which is in its Read More
Contact: Branden Stewart Carmel, Ind. – Phired Up and TechniPhi are elated to share that Jen Akright will join their team effective March 14 as the company’s Onboarding Specialist. In this new role, Jen will help to provide a customer success approach to client onboarding by architecting, creating, and delivering onboarding and training materials for Read More
by Matt Mattson, Tenea McGhee, Rob Webb, Ashley Schulte, and Colleen Blevins Culture changes too slowly. Especially related to our desire for a more just, equitable, and inclusive fraternity/sorority experience. A while ago we released a free resource called, “Universal Principles of Inclusivity and Equity in the Fraternity & Sorority Joining Process.” Throughout the industry, Read More
Before you dive into this post, you might find the following links helpful too! Video: DCBA, Do You Know The Formula? Track and Manage Relationships Manage Your Leads “D-C-B-A” Those letters have become the new mantra of chapters that want to attract, select, and secure the best members for them. Say them with us, Read More
by Matt Mattson “In times of uncertainty, seek simplicity.” “When it feels like everything is shaky, plant your feet firmly.” “When the fog rolls in, turn on your iPhone flashlight.” Those three quotes were all artfully crafted by yours truly in an effort to pen a timeless aphorism that might provide guidance Read More
Every single person who has ever joined a sorority or fraternity has joined in the same way. Read that sentence again. In our industry, that’s a pretty controversial statement. We often get so caught up in the differences between our organizations and councils that we can’t see the universal truths that apply to all of Read More
by RJ Taylor May I offer a goal for our industry’s growth efforts this year? STOP SELLING!!! Most of what fraternities and sororities call “recruiting” is (90ish% of the time) selling. It’s clear – our organizations weren’t built for selling like the new hottest Instagram brand and (even if we could sell them against all Read More
by Colin Nelson-Pinkston “When times are tough, and it’s crunch time, you go back to your training. Every time you wanted to count us out, we found a way to come back and respond.” These words came from Will Healy, the head football coach of the University of North Carolina at Charlotte’s 49ers after their Read More
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE NEW YORK – More college men will experience “Excellence Through Brotherhood” thanks to a major membership growth initiative launched by Pi Delta Psi Fraternity, Inc. this fall. The Fraternity has partnered with Phired Up, the nation’s premier education, consulting, and technology company focused on helping fraternities and sororities grow. The partnership will Read More