t the IAPD – The Performance Plastics Association, we know that membership has to mean something. In an increasingly competitive and fast-moving industry, our IAPD Board of Directors, committees task forces and staff are committed to ensuring that your IAPD membership delivers real value, practical tools and strategic advantages that help you grow.

That’s why we’re proud to announce the launch of IAPD GPT — a cutting-edge sales intelligence and business coaching tool available exclusively to IAPD members at no additional cost. This AI-powered assistant represents a major leap forward in how our members can gather insights, prepare for sales meetings, connect with prospects and close deals — faster and smarter than ever before.

This isn’t just a value-added benefit. It’s a member-only advantage.

IAPD GPT is a private, customized version of ChatGPT built specifically for the performance plastics industry. Developed in partnership with AI strategist and sales expert Sam Richter,

IAPD GPT is trained on:

• A decade of Performance Plastics magazine articles
• IAPD webinars, committee resources, best practices and guidelines
• Millions of documents focused on business development and industry-specific knowledge

The result is a smart, conversational assistant that doesn’t just answer your questions, it helps you sell, lead and succeed.

Think of it as a business coach in your pocket

When you ask IAPD GPT a question — like “What are the latest growth trends in aerospace composites?” or “Help me prep for a call with Acme Manufacturing” — it doesn’t just deliver information. It engages. It asks clarifying questions, guides your thinking and gives you practical, usable answers that save you time and make you look sharp.

You can upload documents, proposals, meeting notes or emails, and the system will summarize, rewrite or turn them into action plans.

Unlike public tools, it cites its sources, so you know exactly where the information came from.

One of the most powerful features is the Contact Search, which lets you instantly identify key decision-makers across any company or industry.

Here’s how it works:

• Enter a company name, NAICS code, revenue range or location
• Filter by job title or seniority (manager, vice president, C-suite, etc.)
• IAPD GPT runs hundreds of real-time LinkedIn-style queries
• Within seconds, it presents a curated list of contact profiles

Then, using the LeadLeaper plugin — a browser extension trusted by thousands of sales professionals — you can retrieve verified email addresses, phone numbers and social links with a click. LeadLeaper works 70 to 80% of the time and includes contact enrichment features that support lead generation and CRM integration.

Power Search and Trigger Events help you find out what’s happening in your prospect’s world — mergers, product launches or leadership changes — that make now the right time to reach out.

The Meeting Prep Module creates SWOT analyses, competitive snapshots, talking points and positioning messages for any company.

Industry Intelligence Reports provide overviews of market trends, forecasts, risks and key players.

Personal Communication Profiles suggest ways to tailor your message based on personality types and communication preferences.

With Follow-Up GPT, you can paste a news article or report and generate a follow-up email or LinkedIn message in seconds.

All reports, profiles and briefs can be saved as PDFs, ideal for CRM records, client meetings or team discussions.

Log in to the IAPD Member Resource Hub to start using the tool today. It’s fast, intuitive and built to support your sales workflow.

This tool was developed by IAPD for members only. We believe that the collective knowledge of our committees, publications and training programs should work even harder for you.

We didn’t license an off-the-shelf product. We created a smarter, industry-specific engine built with performance plastics in mind. It’s an AI engine built by you — for you. Even better it’s free as part of your IAPD memberhsip.

At IAPD, we understand that today’s members expect more — and deserve more. Your membership isn’t just a subscription; it’s an investment in your business, your team and your competitive edge.

IAPD GPT is just one example of how we’re delivering on that promise. It’s a powerful, easy-to-use, business-driving resource designed to help you close more deals, build better relationships and stay informed — all in less time.

We invite you to try IAPD GPT for yourself. Ask a question. Upload a document. Prep for your next big meeting. The future of sales intelligence is here — and it’s yours, as part of your IAPD membership.