Rodney Schlosser Speaks at 2025 ISHA Summer Conference on Strategic Relationship Building
- Rodney Schlosser
- Jul 29
- 2 min read
Updated: Jul 30
Written By Rodney Schlosser
Business Relationship Strategist
A seasoned business relationship consultant with over 20 years of experience driving growth and building trusted partnerships across North America. Know More
In June 2025, Rodney Schlosser was invited to speak at the International Society of Hotel Associations (ISHA) Summer Conferenc in Newport, Rhode Island. The event brought together senior membership and marketing professionals from hotel associations across the country for three days of practical learning and peer exchange.
ISHA is the premier resource for state lodging association executives, providing professional development and collaboration opportunities for organizations committed to enhancing the hospitality industry. In a sector where relationships are everything and attention spans are short, Rodney’s expertise was a natural fit for ISHA’s membership and marketing audience.
As a Fortune 500 business development executive with over two decades of experience leading sales and growth strategy, Rodney delivered two dynamic sessions focused on one of the industry's most pressing challenges: attracting and retaining members in a distracted, competitive environment.
Two Sessions, One Mission: Equip Association Professionals to Build Real Impact
Session 1: Building Business Relationships that Cut Through the Noise
Rodney kicked off with a high-energy keynote highlighting practical, low-cost strategies that today’s top B2B leaders use to break through the clutter. Attendees learned how to:
Identify and influence the true decision makers
Build trust-based relationships that drive member acquisition and retention
Activate current members as ambassadors to help expand reach
Session 2: Business Relationships Tool-Kit (Interactive Workshop) In a follow-up hands-on session, Rodney led an interactive workshop designed exclusively for membership staff. The session included:
Breakout discussions
Case study exploration
Real-world tools and templates participants could apply immediately
Participants walked away with a refined approach to connecting with hotel executives and delivering clear, compelling value—something every association is striving to master.
Bring Rodney to Your Event
Rodney is available for keynotes, interactive workshops, or custom sessions designed for:
Industry associations
Nonprofits and professional groups
Sales, membership, and marketing teams within corporations
His sessions are designed to engage, energize, and equip professionals with tools they can apply immediately, whether they’re working to build member loyalty, grow revenue, or lead stronger teams.
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