S7 E11: Smells Like Money Podcast – Purchasing Cooperatives: Benefits, Truths, and Misconceptions

In this episode, we talk with Andy Campbell of Source Well, about the advantages and process of working with a purchasing cooperative for municipalities and vendors and how they offer cooperative purchasing services to government agencies. Campbell explains that using a cooperative contract allows buyers to avoid duplicating the bid process and purchase the exact equipment or services they need. The episode also touches on the misconceptions surrounding cooperative purchasing and advises vendors to focus on a few reputable cooperatives that align with their customers’ preferences. Campbell emphasizes the importance of educating customers about the benefits of cooperative purchasing and suggests understanding their buying process and any existing policies or laws. These and many more will be discussed, learn more as you listen to the episode!

Host: Suzan Chin-Taylor | Guest: Andy Campbell

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Key Discussion Points:

Advantages of working with purchasing cooperatives
Overcoming misconceptions about cooperative purchasing
Is it easy to participate in cooperative contracts?

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About the Author: Suzan Chin-Taylor

Suzan Chin-Taylor, MSc is an international entrepreneur, published author, course creator and keynote speaker. Her firms, The TUIT Group and Creative Raven, take the mystery out of digital marketing and PR to help businesses in the wastewater infrastructure, treatment and related civil infrastructure sectors thrive. She also hosts a weekly show, the DooDoo Diva’s Smells Like Money podcast, dedicated to the wastewater industry, with a mission to deliver industry know-how from industry pros who know how.