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June 29, 2020

240: Life on the Green: Unraveling Golf Course Management with 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 of course maintenance and how to create a cohesive member…

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June 22, 2020

239: Leading From the Front, Team Management in Pandemic Times

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 you’re having to make hard decisions in regards to employment?…

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June 15, 2020

238: Lessons from Down Under: How Tara Iti Golf Course Tackled the Pandemic

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 the challenges of lock down. Follow us on the socials…

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June 8, 2020

237: Golf Club Managers Association UK

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/ Follow us on the socials (https://www.facebook.com/groups/privateclubradio) Private Club Radio Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/privateclubradio/) Private Club…

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June 1, 2020

236: Virtual Connectivity and Creativity for Club Managers

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 time he's found software and habits that help make him more productive.…

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May 25, 2020

235: Rethinking Club Operations and Architecture for a Post-COVID World

Frank Vain, President of the McMahon Group joins Gabe discuss the new normal private clubs will face post lockdown. Membership Marketing Academy: https://aluisy.thinkific.com/ McMahon Group: http://mcmahongroup.com/ 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 (https://www.instagram.com/dennycorby/) Denny Corby Linkedin (https://www.linkedin.com/in/dennycorby/)

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May 18, 2020

234: Bouncing Back: Recovery Strategies for Private Clubs in a Pandemic

Today’s guest is Kathy O’Neal, a 25 year veteran in the club industry, known for her specialty work in member enrollment and member retention through programming, communication and involvement with members in our private clubs. We discuss Kathy's thoughts on the impact on membership – both enrollments and resignations. Kathy…

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May 11, 2020

233: Board Chats - Jeff Dekruif, CCM, Miles Tucker & Peter Nanula

Jeff Dekruif, CCM, is the AGM and CFO of Blackhawk Country Club. Miles Tucker is the GM/COO of Hillcrest Country Club. Together they join Peter Nanula of Concert Golf Partners to discuss the financial side of the COVID-19 crisis. Learn how their respective clubs are adjusting and setting up for…

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May 7, 2020

232: Essential HR Strategies for Private Clubs During COVID

New HR and staffing issues have arisen for clubs seemingly overnight. But who can help you navigate through these trying times? Toni Shibayama of S&K Insurance has put together a comprehensive folder of resources. Find out how you can access them on this episode. Email Toni: toni@sk-insurance.com Learn more about…

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May 6, 2020

231: Making Facebook Work for Your Private Club

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May 4, 2020

230: Leveraging Technology for Efficient Golf Scoring

During these times member safety and accessibility is critical and Jason Patronas' new technology can help. Jason created Scan-N-Score which is a digital scorecard solution for clubs. It's a way for you to stay safe, help the environment and cut expenses at the same time. There's no app for members…

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April 27, 2020

229: 10+ Ways to Make Remote Work Secure

Brendan Blowers of Palmetto Technology Group joins us to discuss the steps you can take to keep your club secure while employees are working from home. Cybersecurity is more important than ever when staff is stretched out into different locations and Brendan will show you how you can stay safe…

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April 20, 2020

228: The Game of Golf as a Business Tool

Jay Delisng joins us to discuss his PGA Tour career as well as his hospitality business focused on providing exclusive experiences for golfers. Learn more about Jay and check out his podcast at: http://jaydelsinggolf.com/ Your members need entertainment and the Let's Play Thru Show needs your help. Please subscribe and…

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April 13, 2020

227: Uncorking Virtual Wine Tastings for Private Clubs

With club members stuck at home and feeling disconnected, what better way to bring them together than a glass of wine and a story! Martin Cody of Cellar Angels talks to us about virtual wine tastings. They're a great way to keep your private club members entertained, engaged and ultimately…

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April 6, 2020

226: Creating a Productive Home Office for Private Club Professionals

We're all stuck working from home, so Hannah Eanes of the Professional Club Marketing Association shares her best practices on being the most productive you can be from home. Private Club Leaders International Roundtable Recordings: https://youtu.be/Ufn-lwTVi3k https://youtu.be/u12GHBTddak Follow us on the socials (https://www.facebook.com/groups/privateclubradio) Private Club Radio Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/privateclubradio/) Private Club…

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March 30, 2020

225: Entertain Members at Home with a Virtual Magic Show Featuring Denny Corby

Are your members stuck at home? Finding ways to connect your members and keep them entertained is vital right now. Denny Corby has a solution. For a limited time, he's offering a virtual magic show for your members to participate in online....and IT'S AWESOME! Learn more about his virtual show…

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March 23, 2020

224: Country Club Conversations: A Virtual Roundtable on COVID-19

PCR Update for March 23rd. 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 (https://www.instagram.com/dennycorby/) Denny Corby Linkedin (https://www.linkedin.com/in/dennycorby/)

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March 20, 2020

223: Stories of Sacrifice and Support-Supporting Staff in Times of Crisis

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.…

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March 16, 2020

222: The Resilient Club: How to Thrive Amidst a Pandemic

Michael Crandal, CNG joins us to discuss the very difficult decisions facing club leaders at this time. Should you close or stay open due to Coronavirus (COVID-19)? Michael and Gabe share their opinions and advice. Follow us on the socials (https://www.facebook.com/groups/privateclubradio) Private Club Radio Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/privateclubradio/) Private Club Radio Linkedin…

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March 13, 2020

221: Coronavirus SPECIAL CLUB UPDATE

Alan Achatz joins us to give his advice and opinion on what measures clubs should take to ensure safety of members and staff. Please share this show with colleagues. Resources: http://nationalclub.org/coronavirus http//:membertext.net 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…

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March 12, 2020

220: Coronavirus SPECIAL CLUB UPDATE

BREAKING news and information for clubs on COVID-19 as of March 12th, 2020. National Club Association Resources: https://www.nationalclub.org/coronavirus Member Text Free Tool: http://membertext.net Concert Golf Partners' Financial Resources for Clubs: http://concertgolfpartners.com 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…

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March 9, 2020

219: From McDonalds to Clubhouse Manager with Passion Graham

Passion Graham is the Clubhouse manager of Desert Mount Club in Scottsdale, Arizona. But her story is no ordinary one. As a woman of color she is breaking all the stereotypes of what a club manager should be, and inspiring the next generation of leaders to reach their goal. She…

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March 2, 2020

218: Recognizing the Best Private Club Chefs with Diana DeLucia

Diana DeLucia is the publisher and principal at Golf Kitchen. She's a photographer, author and now hosts her own awards show for the private club industry's top culinary talent. Her work with private clubs is second to none. ' Learn more at http://golfkitchen.com Visit our sponsors at http://MemberText.net and http://concertgolfpartners.com…

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Feb. 24, 2020

217: Handling Adversity

This week you'll hear Gabe's story of the disasters that befell him in Ecuador and how he decided to handle the adversity that was presented to him. It's an inspiring lesson for all of us. Follow us on the socials (https://www.facebook.com/groups/privateclubradio) Private Club Radio Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/privateclubradio/) Private Club Radio Linkedin…

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