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Feb. 26, 2021

256: Unconventional Leadership in the Face of a Pandemic Robert Serec…

What does it take to lead a private club through a pandemic and emerge stronger than ever? Join us as we chat with Robert Surechi from Medina and discover their innovative approach to navigating these uncertain times. From se...

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Feb. 26, 2021

255: Navigating Power and Decision-Making in Member-Owned Clubs w/ Pe…

What if you could unlock the secret to effective leadership in private clubs? In this episode, Peter Nanula, CEO of Concert Golf Partners, and Michael Crandall, the first-ever CNG in the club industry, join us to share their ...

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Jan. 27, 2021

253.5: Shorts-Advice for Your Next Club Management Position

Is your club's success a priority? Join me, Gabe, as I delve into a thought-provoking conversation with Tony Sibanyama, a seasoned club manager and accomplished author. We tackle the crucial role of people in club management ...

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Jan. 26, 2021

254: Revamping Membership Sales and Navigating COVID-19 Obstacles: Wi…

This episode is packed with valuable tips and insights from Brian Friedrichs of Capstone Hospitality, who shares common mistakes in membership sales and marketing, and how having a strategic plan can significantly improve you...

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Jan. 26, 2021

253: Advice for Your Next Club Management Position with Toni Shibayama

Toni Shibayama is the author of the Big Game Playbook - a guide to helping new managers successfully navigate their new club. We discuss a number of leadership and HR lessons from Toni's amazing new book. Email Toni for your …

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Jan. 13, 2021

252.5: Shorts/ Adapting to Change: Private Clubs, Politics, and Pande…

Looking to navigate the tumultuous waters of 2021 amidst the pandemic, as a private club owner? We have just the conversation for you. We've got the former head honcho of the National Club Association, Henry Wallmeyer, sharin...

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Jan. 12, 2021

252: Adapting to Change: Private Clubs, Politics, and Pandemics

We sat down with Henry Wallmeyer of the National Club Association to discuss the potential legislative and regulatory changes that could come with a Democratic-controlled Senate, House, and administration. Join us for an enga...

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Dec. 22, 2020

251 /Shorts/ Board Chats Mastering Private Club Board Governance

Ever wonder why some clubs flourish while others flounder? Could the secret lie in the art of strategic, goal-driven governance? Get set for an insightful journey into the core of club board dynamics as we unpack the essence ...

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Dec. 21, 2020

251: Board Chats - Mastering Private Club Board Governance: Challenge…

Are you struggling with private club board governance? Discover the secrets to efficient board management in our candid conversation with Dick Kopplin of Kopplin-Kiebler and Wallace, Michael McCarthy of Addison Reserve, and P...

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Nov. 23, 2020

250: Growing Membership by Growing the Game- Matt Reagan

Matt Reagan of Operation 36 shares an innovative way to grow the game and in turn grow membership at your club. In this episode we'll learn the differences in Traditional vs. Developmental Golf Programming and why traditional...

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Oct. 19, 2020

249: The Most Innovative Golf Course Idea in 30 Years

The Club at Renaissance is a jewel in the heart of Florida's Southwest coast. The club has just completed a multi-million dollar renovation project which includes a completely new design concept for their golf course. Co-owne...

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Sept. 14, 2020

248: Winged Foot's US Open Prep with Lily Braswell

Lily Braswell joins us from Winged Foot the site of the 2020 US Open as they begin the week. Learn about the preparations involved in preparing for a majo - and one during a pandemic. We also chat about women …

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Aug. 17, 2020

247: Leadership Lessons During a Pandemic

Michael Crandal, CNG joins us to discuss lessons from his hit book The ABC's of Plutonium Private Leadership that are even more relevant today. Order your copies at: https://plutonium.club Follow us on the socials Join our pr...

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Aug. 10, 2020

246: Fine Wine During a Pandemic

Martin Cody joins us to discuss Cellar Angels and offer a special opportunity to clubs to virtually entertain their members. Cellar Angels is a featured listing on https://ClubTalentHub.com - the club industry's virtual marke...

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Aug. 3, 2020

245: Board Chats - The Recession is Coming

Today we're joined by Peter Nanula of Concert Golf Partners to discuss the impending recession and the preparations clubs should be making now. Learn more about Concert Golf Partners: https://www.concertgolfpartners.com/ Foll...

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July 27, 2020

244: Attracting Employers & Recruiters with Jeremy Nichols

Your future recruiter or employer is most likely checking you out on LinkedIn. So how can you put your best foot forward and set your profile up for maximum impact? Jeremy Nichols of Gecko Hospitality joins us to share his …

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July 20, 2020

243: Clubs Help 100 Hole Challenge

Gary Collins joins us to discuss the 100 Hole Challenge in partnership with Clubs Help. Learn what you and your club can do to support your local community. Follow us on the socials Join our private Facebook community! Privat...

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July 13, 2020

242: The Lesson of Impermanence

On this episode we discuss impermanence, what that means for the club industry and for ourselves. Stay tuned until the end for an important announcement. Follow us on the socials Join our private Facebook community! Private C...

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July 6, 2020

241: Top 10 Ways to Virtually Engage Members

On this episode we're announcing the launch of Club Talent Hub! You can check out the site at https://clubtalenthub.com/ We plan for it to become the go to play to book talent for your virtual and in-person club events. Follo...

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June 29, 2020

240: Grounds Crew Golf Etiquette & John Stevenson

John Stevenson has worked in the golf industry for over 20 years - everywhere from $10/round munis to private clubs that are PGA Tour stops. We chat about golf etiquette when it comes to the grounds crew, the tough job …

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June 22, 2020

239: HR in Difficult Times with Julius Rhodes

Julius Rhodes of mpr group joins us to discuss the difficult HR issues clubs have had to face in 2020. How do you keep a team culture alive when they are working remotely? How do you keep up morale when …

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June 15, 2020

238: Tara Iti's Mathew Guzik

Mathew Guzik is the General Manger of Tara Iti Golf Club in New Zealand - now a top 10 golf course in the world. Matthew shares what's happening in New Zealand and at Tara Iti specifically, and how they overcame …

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June 8, 2020

237: Golf Club Managers Association

Gavin Robinson is the Professional Development Manager at the Golf Club Managers Association in the UK. We chat about the impact of COVID-19 on clubs in the UK, the GCMA and much more. Learn more at: https://www.gcma.org.uk/ ...

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June 1, 2020

236: Remote Work Strategies with Rob Balasabas

Rob Balasabas is the Brand Evangelist for TubeBuddy - a plugin that helps YouTubers optimize their videos and ultimately gain more subscribers. He's also an expert at working from home. He's been doing it for years. Over that...

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