Radio for the private club industry
Around the private club industry I’m seeing stories of the amazing good that’s being done. On this episode we’ll highlight the work happening at clubs around the country and specifically the gift Scott Lockwood made to his staff by directing a portion of his own salary to the employee fund.
Here’s a copy of Scott’s letter: https://www.linkedin.com/posts/scott-lockwood-ccm-84420517_cmaa-support-notalone-activity-6646491558742933504-yUlz
I hope his story inspires you.
On this episode we chat with Bill Donald, General Manager at Loch Lomond in Scotland. Loch Lomond is an extremely exclusive private members clubs serving an international membership. It’s so exclusive, in fact, that many refer to it as the “Augusta of Scotland.”
Loch Lomond wasn’t always so lucky, though. 8 years ago the clubs was in dire straights, and it took massive action and leadership from Bill and his team to turn things around there. You’ll hear that story and much more on this episode.
Learn more about Loch Lomond at: lochlomond.com
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Michael Crandal, CNG, author of the ABC’s of Plutonium Private Club Leadership (plutonium.club) explain in this episode.
It’s a simple method your club may want to explore.
We’re also joined by Hannah Eanes of the Professional Club Marketing Association (askpcma.com).
You’ll learn all about their upcoming National Conference happening September 23-25 in Dallas, TX.
PREVO has been beta testing a new leadership program with private clubs from California to Florida in conjunction with Craig Marshall. Craig has mentored and met some of the world’s most successful people, including Steve Jobs, Ronald Reagan, Shirley Temple, Fred Segal and Beatle George Harrison. As a yoga monk, Craig traveled the globe for 35 years, teaching mindfulness & meditation, mentoring people from all walks of life.
Tom Wallace is partner at Kopplin, Kuebler and Wallace. He’s an expert in placing top executives in fine country clubs. In this episode we chat about the expectations boards have of their next GM/COO as well as what managers are looking to get out of their next job.
We discuss why cultural fits are so important to matching the right candidate with the right club. We also discuss the average tenure of general managers and why that can lead to adverse effects in a club’s long term strategic plan. You’ll hear what makes KK&W’s process effective and how you can get in touch with their team.
About Tom
In 2014 Tom Wallace joined KOPPLIN & KUEBLER as their newest Executive. Tom is primarily focused on GM/COO, Director of Golf, and Golf Course Superintendent Searches, as well as, Operation Assessments, Team Building, Leadership Development and General Consulting.
In 2016 Tom was named partner at the firm that know goes by KOPPLIN KUEBLER AND WALLACE. Tom’s club management career spans over twenty-five years in the private golf, country, and community club segments.
Tom’s active involvement in the Club Managers Association of America (CMAA) includes numerous committee roles both locally and nationally as well as serving as Pittsburgh Chapter President in 2010. Tom regularly speaks at local and national CMAA educational events and has presented internationally at the European Club Leadership Summit and the Club Manager Association of Europe (CMAE) National Conference.
Visit kkandw.com to learn more.
