PoolSide with Michelle Bechamps
PoolSide with Michelle Bechamps
Podcast Description
PoolSide unpacks expert insights, transformative strategies, and captivating stories to connect and empower the public entity pooling community. Presented in partnership with GEM, PoolSide is hosted by Michelle Béchamps of Béchamps & Associates—a leader with over 30 years of expertise in pooling, strategic planning, and brand strategy. Whether you’re an industry veteran or just starting out, PoolSide delivers the knowledge and inspiration you need to thrive and excel. Tune in to explore ideas that matter, gain actionable insights, meet industry experts and stay ahead in the world of pooling.
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The podcast focuses on topics such as risk pooling, strategic planning, and innovative technologies in the industry, with episodes like exploring how AI is shaping the future of pooling and discussing transformative strategies for public entities. Each episode highlights current trends and provides actionable insights to help listeners navigate the evolving landscape.

PoolSide unpacks expert insights, transformative strategies, and captivating stories to connect and empower the public entity pooling community. Presented in partnership with GEM, PoolSide is hosted by Michelle Béchamps of Béchamps & Associates—a leader with over 30 years of expertise in pooling, strategic planning, and brand strategy. Whether you’re an industry veteran or just starting out, PoolSide delivers the knowledge and inspiration you need to thrive and excel. Tune in to explore ideas that matter, gain actionable insights, meet industry experts and stay ahead in the world of pooling.
In this episode, we welcome Jay Baer, Hall of Fame keynote speaker and author of Human.Kind. and Ignite a Word-of-Mouth Wave, for a conversation about why human connection is once again becoming the most powerful growth strategy in a technology-saturated world.
As public entity pools gain efficiency through innovation, the real question becomes: What are we doing with the capacity we get back?
In relationship-driven industries like pooling, our differentiator has never been speed alone. It’s trust, proximity, and personal connection.
Jay shares how intentional moments spark loyalty, why advocacy is earned through experiences, and how leaders can ignite a wave, one meaningful interaction at a time.

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