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Private Club Radio Show

Welcome to the Private Club Radio Show, the industry"s weekly source for education, news, trends, and other current developments in the world of private clubs.Hosted by the talented entertainer and industry expert, Denny Corby,the podcast offers a unique perspective on the private club industry, featuring expert guests, product spotlights, predictions, and more.Whether you"re involved in a golf club management, yacht clubs, athletic clubs, or business clubs, the Private Club Radio Show is the

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All Episodes

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463: Setting the Stage: How to Introduce Someone...

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2025/10/06

Ever watch the room drift during a seven-minute bio read? We’ve all been there, so we/me (host Denny Corby) built a reliable way to introduce speakers that actually lifts the energy, respects the audience, and makes your guest feel like a headliner. In this fast, focused walkthrough, we share the exact 60-second structure we use onstage: gather attention with a clean opening line, deliver a sharp hook, explain why this person matters to this audience right...

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462: Seasonal Staffing Secrets w/ Carly Eglin & Keith...

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2025/09/29

Seasonal staffing doesn’t have to be a yearly crisis. In this episode, we sit down with Carly Eglin (CEO of Seasonal Connect) and Keith Pabian (Founding Partner of Pabian Law) to break down how private clubs can finally get it right—from H-2B visa strategies to housing solutions, team culture, and compliance nightmares. Whether you’re a general manager, HR director, or just tired of last-minute staffing chaos, this episode is packed with actionable insights to help you attract, re...

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459: Managing Peers, Finding Mentors & Leading Early...

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2025/09/08

How do you go from college intern to banquet manager before 30 — and actually lead with confidence? In this episode of Private Club Radio, we’re joined by Mikayla Luby, a rising star in the private club industry, who shares her journey from hospitality student to full-time banquet manager at a major country club. We explore what it’s like to grow your career inside a private club — navigating early leadership challenges, earning respect from older team members, communicating under pressure, a...

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44:48

458: The HOA Side of Club Management w/ Joe Smith

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2025/09/01

Ever wondered what it’s like to run a private club that functions more like a municipality than a clubhouse? In this episode, GM Joe Smith takes us deep into the world of Florida HOAs where leadership isn’t just about member experience… it’s about navigating state law, statutes, and real legal accountability. You’ll hear how HOA-run clubs operate under public scrutiny, manage board meetings where anyone can speak, respond to official record requests, and even enforce rules about house...

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49:06

454: Today’s Top Membership Risks w/ Dan Klimek...

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2025/08/11

Who's really trying to join your club? What secrets lie beneath that polished application and those glowing references? Dan Klimek from Kennis Member Vetting pulls back the curtain on what truly comprehensive member screening can reveal and the results might shock you. Traditional background checks barely scratch the surface. Regulated by employment laws, they're limited in scope and depth. But when vetting potential club members, these restrictions don't apply, allowing for investigation...

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453: Management in Motion - Reimagining Club...

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2025/08/04

Buckle up for the most exhilarating professional development experience ever created for private club leaders! Management in Motion isn't your typical leadership seminar - it's what happens when you combine high-performance driving with transformative leadership insights at one of America's premier private racetracks. Picture yourself behind the wheel of a BMW M-series vehicle, mastering drag racing, precision driving challenges, and even drifting on the professional track at Monticello Moto...

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49:55

452: Management by Wandering Around: Mentorship,...

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2025/07/28

In this episode of Private Club Radio, we chat with Rollie Carlson, Managing Director of the Upper Midwest CMAA Chapter and a longtime leader in the private club industry. With a career spanning from senior-level retail marketing to general management at top clubs, Rollie brings a rare mix of operational insight, people-first leadership, and a deep passion for mentorship. We talk what makes a great club professional, not just in skills, but in mindset. Rollie shares lessons from ...

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46:01

451: She doesn't want to be the youngest GM, she...

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2025/07/21

Nicole Wasserman isn't your typical club professional. At an age when most are still figuring out career basics, she's already compiled a resume that reads like a hospitality industry scavenger hunt—Augusta National, the Governor's Mansion, Hershey, Roaring Gap, wedding planner, and more. Now serving as Food and Beverage Manager at Daniel Island Club, Nicole brings a refreshingly grounded perspective on what it means to build a meaningful career in the private club world. Our conversation ex...

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449: The Real Estate Shift Shaking Private Clubs w/...

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2025/07/07

The ground is shifting beneath private golf clubs, and not everyone sees it coming. In this eye-opening conversation with Jason Becker, founder of Golf Life Navigators, we peel back the curtain on dramatic changes reshaping the private club landscape across the Sunbelt and beyond. Remember those endless waitlists and lightning-fast home sales in golf communities? That reality is fading fast. Home prices have dropped 10-15% in many golf communities while inventory has doubled or even tripled....

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49:56

448: Why Every GM Needs a Strong Exit Plan And a...

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2025/06/30

David Sweet’s journey from the luxury hotel world to the private club space is anything but typical—but his impact at Boca Woods shows what’s possible when a leader aligns people, purpose, and values. In this episode, David shares how Boca Woods has evolved by investing deeply in culture, communication, and brand—from the inside out. From forming a marketing dream team to reshaping how members engage with the club, this is a masterclass in modern leadership. We cover: How Boca Woods earned...

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446: Club Leadership Through a Political Campaign...

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2025/06/16

What do private clubs and political campaigns have in common? Turns out… a lot more than you think. In this episode, Denny sits down with Charles “Chuck” Merriman, CCM. TRhe politically wired, quick-witted COO of San Diego Country Club whose journey from congressional campaign manager to club executive is anything but ordinary. Chuck shares how his deep roots in politics shaped his leadership style, how civic involvement helped reopen his club during COVID, and why every club lead...

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445: “You Can’t Have Two Managers in the House” 😂 w/ ...

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2025/06/09

Work Hard, Be Kind, Pour the Wine. Today’s guest is Velecia Luckenbill and trust me, you’re gonna love her. She’s the Director of Food & Beverage at Colonial Country Club, a certified sommelier, and one of the most vibrant, driven, and straight-up joyful humans in the private club world. But her journey? It’s anything but typical. Velecia came to the U.S. from Jamaica through an H-2B government work program. She left behind her young son, drove from Miami to Michigan, and landed i...

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444: From Bollywood to Hollywood (Golf Club 😉) w/...

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2025/06/02

This one’s got heart, hustle, and some serious longevity. I’m joined by Salil Bokil—GM of Hollywood Golf Club down the Jersey Shore. He’s been there 18 years, and somehow built a team where no one leaves. I’m talking a chef who’s been there 17 years… a controller who’s clocked in for over 36. It’s wild—but once you hear how he leads, it all makes sense. Salil walks us through his journey from India to the U.S., landing here just two weeks before 9/11, and how that moment shaped everything tha...

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442: Bourbon & Leadership: Lessons From A Chef Turned...

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2025/05/19

What do bourbon, mentorship, and kitchen chaos have in common? Kevin Rice. In this episode, we chat with Kevin Rice— ormer chef, current GM of Lexington Country Club, and certified executive bourbon steward—to talk about leading with flavor. They dive into what it takes to train young staff (even when they can’t legally taste the wine), how bourbon tastings became a secret weapon for member engagement, and why the best leaders don’t bark orders—they teach. From redesigning kitchens to managin...

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440: What Every GM Needs to Hear About Family,...

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2025/05/05

In this episode, we chat with Desi Speh, COO at Desert Highlands in Arizona. A guy who’s quietly redefining what club leadership can look like. Desi’s not the loudest voice in the room, but his impact is undeniable. From turning valet service into a culture-defining moment (ice cream cooler included 🍦) to mentoring staff into leaders, his philosophy is simple: lead from th...

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439: Horsepower and Hospitality-Building a Country...

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2025/04/28

Forget everything you think you know about private clubs. At Monticello Motor Club, the luxury isn’t just on the track, it’s in every detail, every experience, every smile. And leading the charge is Ionel Porumb, a hospitality powerhouse whose journey from Romania to the C-suite is as inspiring as it gets. After working his way from cruise ship crew utility to management roles at Mar-A-Lago and Woodway Country Club, Ionel now serves as General Manager and COO of MMC, helping transform it in...

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438: Your Club's Digital Footprint-The Importance of...

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2025/04/25

In this episode of the Private Club Radio Show, we roll up our sleeves and shine a spotlight on something most clubs think they’ve got handled—but probably don’t: what shows up when someone Googles your club. We walk you through a no-nonsense, step-by-step guide to auditing your club’s online presence. From Google to TikTok, Yelp to AI tools, we cover the platforms your prospective members, employees, and even the media are using to check you out—before they ever set foot on property. Here's ...

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437: Coaching, Consulting, and the Club Life in...

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2025/04/21

Kevin Ehlert shares his journey from dishwasher to GM to consultant and certified coach, bringing a refreshing perspective on what leadership really looks like when you strip away the title, pressure, and 'always on' mentality that many GMs feel they must maintain. • Starting as a dishwasher and working his way up through various city clubs • The distinct differences between mentoring, coaching, and consulting • Why leaders often feel isolated and unable to show vulnerability • How cur...

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435: Creating Content that Connects- When Videos...

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2025/04/14

Joe Smith Is Back And He’s Still Setting the Bar for Club Communication Joe’s not just a friend of the show he’s one of the most forward-thinking GMs out there when it comes to content, connection, and culture. In this episode, Joe Smith of Countryside Golf & Country Club joins us again to share how his weekly club update videos have become more than just informative they’ve become a part of the club’s identity. What started as a workaround to a $10K drone quote has evolved into a...

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433: The Legacy Builder: Second Generation Club...

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2025/04/07

From wiping down ballroom walls as a kid to leading a thriving club community in the Lowcountry—Eric Bischofberger’s journey has come full circle. In this episode, I sat down with Eric Bischofberger, CCM, General Manager & COO at Hampton Hall Club, to talk about what it’s really like to grow up around the private club world… and then choose to build a career in it yourself. We dive into what it means to follow in your father’s footsteps, not out of obligation but out of deep respect and p...

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