Private Club Radio Show

279: Pioneering Private Club Marketing w/ Steve Graves

Aug 16, 2023

Steve Graves, founder of Creative Golf Marketing, shares insights on marketing strategies for private clubs post-pandemic. He emphasizes debunking myths, adopting technology in marketing, and enhancing customer service. Steve highlights the importance of personalized experiences, leadership training, and maintaining connections with members for successful club operations.

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Steve Graves

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Quick takeaways

Effective marketing strategies are crucial for private clubs to navigate post-pandemic challenges.

Personalization and investment in staff are key for enhancing member experiences in private clubs.

Deep dives

Impact of the Pandemic on Club Membership

After the pandemic, clubs are realizing a shift in consumer behavior where members are not as focused on golf or club membership as when activities were restricted. Some clubs fail to recognize that their increased business during COVID was due to circumstances, not solely their club's appeal. The cyclical nature of club popularity is highlighted, emphasizing the need for realistic expectations and strategic planning.

Introduction

3min

Strategic Planning and Marketing for Golf Clubs

6min

Evolving Marketing Strategies for Private Clubs

9min

Reflecting on Changes in the Medical Profession

2min

Enhancing Club Member Experiences through Personalized Service

10min

Enhancing Member Experience and Thoughtful Marketing Strategies

3min

Circling the fast-evolving landscape of private clubs is our insightful guest, Steve Graves of Creative Golf Marketing. Steve unpacks the strategies that clubs should adopt to circumnavigate the artificial surge in business brought about by the pandemic, and how to market their memberships effectively. Breaking the illusion that not-for-profit organizations like clubs can't advertise, he shares expert advice on replacing myths with methods.

Adding a technological twist to the discourse, we traverse the intricate terrain of marketing and technology within private clubs. Steve iterates the importance of tangible materials and strategic marketing in reaching out to both current and potential members. He reflects on the challenges clubs face as they transition out of the pandemic, and how marketing can serve as a compass to navigate these hurdles.

Diving into the realm of customer service, Steve highlights the importance of personalization within private clubs. Advocating for investment in staff members and leadership training, he underscores the necessity of a welcoming atmosphere. Drawing from the experiences of his father's professional shift and its consequent impact on his approach to customer service, Steve concludes with a reminder for clubs to maintain connections with their audience post-pandemic. Tune in for an enlightening chat filled with inspiration, practical solutions, and valuable insights designed to help you sail smoothly across the private club industry.

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Private Club Radio Show

279: Pioneering Private Club Marketing w/ Steve Graves

Episode guests

Podcast summary created with Snipd AI

Quick takeaways

Deep dives

Impact of the Pandemic on Club Membership

Need for Strategic Marketing Over Capital Investment

Underinvestment in Staffing and Member Experience

Remember Everything You Learn from Podcasts