All in the Family

As much as Carey understands the value of being an IADD member to help him enhance his business and career, he knows some of the challenges the IADD faces. "As people have less free time and less available profits in general, any association will have trouble retaining membership," he said.

"The IADD meetings are a great place to meet with such knowledgeable people, so it has been an invaluable experience for me," he said. "Some people don't expect me to have experienced as much as I have. It's not just the years, but the mileage!"