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On this episode, Chris Krimitsos, producer of the Let's Play Thru show, interviews Gabe on his recent trip to the Middle East. Gabe spoke to the Club Manager's Association in the Middle East countries of Qatar, Oman and Dubai and brings back a number of lessons he learned from the…

Justin Baer of MemberText joins us to discuss why text messaging is a powerful way to convert leads into members. Similar to an email drip campaign, a text message drip campaign can be automated so your follow up with membership prospects is timely and impactful. Visit http://membertext.net to learn more.…

Ben McWilliams and Dominique Gray of Dunwoody Country Club join us to chat about the role of young leaders in club management. These gentlemen share their thoughts on why attracting young leadership is so important and how clubs can retain young professional talent. Follow us on the socials (https://www.facebook.com/groups/privateclubradio) Private…

Peter Nanula, CEO of Concert Golf Partners, joins us to provide his top 11 signs that your club should consider a capital partner. Peter is perennially listed in Golf Inc.'s Most Powerful People in Golf and that's for good reason. He's one of the most active capital investors in the…

Steve Graves, President of Creative Golf Marketing joins us to discuss their new software the Activity Level Indicator. This software promises to give your club insightful data that can help your membership retention efforts. You'll learn all about it and how you, as a Private Club Radio listener, can get…

Dave Bisbee recently co-authored the book, Back on Course. He joins us to discuss the lessons you'll learn inside. People do business with individuals they like, trust, admire and respect. That’s why golf is such an important business tool. It’s not about the deals you make while you’re on the…

Steve Gincig is a 3rd generation club member and has served in membership and sales roles at fine private clubs in California. He's also worked with well over 150 charitable organizations. He has rebuilt the reputation and enhanced the Member, Guest and Community experience of several iconic Country Clubs while…

We've reached the 200th Episode of The Private Club Radio Show...wow! Thank you for listening over the last 4 years! On this episode, Leighton Walker of Golf Club Talk UK hosts the show and turns the mic around on Gabe. They recap the last 100 shows and play clips of…

Henry Wallmeyer, President and CEO of the National Club Association joins us to chat about their upcoming National Club Conference The conference that will be held at the Ocean Reef Club on May 17-19th, 2020. You'll learn about the speakers, dinners and activities that will be part of the conference.…

Have you ever wanted to start something new. But maybe felt paralysis of analysis? Overwhelmed? Scared? Chris Krimitsos has written the book that is the antidote. It's called Start Ugly and it's available for pre-order right now. Order it here: http://bit.ly/start-ugly On this episode you'll hear Gabe's foreword that he…

Learn how to write the perfect resume for your next job. CMAA’s official resume writer and the newest addition to the Kopplin Kuebler and Wallace team will show you how on this week’s episode. We’ll find out what some of the more common faux pas are when writing a resume.…

On this episode we chat with "The Country Club Comic", Ara Anton. You'll learn what goes into booking a comic and what pitfalls you should be aware of. Ara is also offering a complimentary event consultation. Clubs who would like to take advantage can simply visit: https://countryclubcomic.com (https://countryclubcomic.com/) Don't forget…

In this episode you'll learn why Northern Ireland should be at the top of your list for your next member trip. From its fantastic golf to its amazing hospitality, it's a trip that will be sure to put smiles on your member's faces. Leighton Walker of Golf Club Talk UK…

Mike Last developed a system for club's to manage their charitable requests as well as generate leads. It's a system all clubs should look into to save time and be more productive. You'll learn all about it on this episode. About Mike: Mike grew up playing golf in upstate NY.…

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.…

Recently Gabe was interviewed on the podcast, Someone Gets Me, by Dianne Allen. We replay that interview in it's entirety this week. Subscribe to Someone Gets Me on iTunes here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/someone-gets-me-podcast/id1254404639 Follow us on the socials (https://www.facebook.com/groups/privateclubradio) Private Club Radio Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/privateclubradio/) Private Club Radio Linkedin (https://www.linkedin.com/company/private-club-radio/?viewAsMember=true) Denny Corby Instagram…

Gabe's new show, Let's Play Thru, launches next week. Please subscribe at http://LetsPlayThru.com This week we are joined by Joe Trauger, newly appointed Vice President of Government Relations at the National Club Association. You'll learn about Joe and his background which includes working with the Senate Majority Leader and serving…

On this episode, Gabe announces his new YouTube show "Let's Play Thru". Please subscribe on YouTube here: https://m.youtube.com/gabrielaluisy?sub_confirmation=1 Our featured guest is Annette Whittley. Annette has over 17 years of luxury hospitality service experience. She's the newest addition to the Kopplin, Kuebler & Wallace team helping private clubs train their…

During the Open Championship week in Northern Ireland, Gabe got the chance to visit Castlerock Golf Club - an idyllic links course on the northern coast just minutes from Royal Portrush. He caught up with General Manger, Bert Mackay to talk about the reinvention that Bert is currently overseeing. Bert…

On this episode we chat with the new Chair of the Board of the National Club Association - Terra Waldron, CCM. Terra shares why the NCA is the premier organization for advocacy and insights and governance. Terra recaps her highlights from the National Club Conference which was held in Washington,…

On this inaugural edition of Tech Trends presented by MemberText, we chat with Justin Baer about millennials and their unique tech habits. What is this next generation of member looking for in terms of communication and outreach from a brand? You'll find out. We discuss why MemberText is the best…

What makes Yacht Clubs unique? You'll find out on this week's episode as we chat with Terry Anglin of the San Diego Yacht Club. Terry began his career in the hospitality industry in 1979 and has managed tennis clubs, country clubs and yacht clubs. Terry has been the GM/COO of…

Abhishek Sonkar is the general manager of the Amarillo Club, but he didn't take the normal path. Abi was born in India in the small town Mussoorie. He went to a Hotel School on Kolkatam India and then to Edinburgh in Scotland to graduate at Edinburgh Napier University with a…

So your club drafted an emergency preparedness plan, now what? On this episode, Frank McCathran of Omnilert discussess: • Why clubs implement emergency notification systems. • The history and the applicability to private clubs - including recent incidents. • The recognized crises, hazards, and exposures clubs face. • The ROI…