For this week’s episode of the Duct Tape Marketing Podcast I visited with Jim Tracy, founder of America’s Best Companies. (ABC)

America’s Best Companies is a small business organization dedicated to providing the tools, resources, guidance and information small business owners need to start their business, stay in business, and grow their business while maintaining a competitive edge in the marketplace.

Tracy has developed an interesting virtual association model and seems to be gathering some real steam. One of the most utilized features is a discounted products and services feature that allows members to purchase supplies and services at member’s only pricing.

The cost of becoming a member is 39.95/mo or $399/yr and includes a monthly print magazine America’s Best.

This episode of the Duct Tape Marketing podcast is brought to you by att.com/onwardsmallbiz. Resources for the small business owner.