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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 recently won the Joe Purdue scholarship from CMAA and she'll talk about what that means to her as someone who started out in fast food and ended up as clubhouse manager of an elite property. Her story is inspiring and uplifting. Enjoy! Follow us on the socials Private Club Radio InstagramPrivate Club Radio Linkedin Denny Corby Instagram Denny Corby Linkedin

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.comVisit our sponsors at http://MemberText.net and http://concertgolfpartners.com  Follow us on the socials Private Club Radio InstagramPrivate Club Radio Linkedin Denny Corby Instagram Denny Corby Linkedin

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 Private Club Radio InstagramPrivate Club Radio Linkedin Denny Corby Instagram Denny Corby Linkedin

Michael Crandal, CNG shares a remarkable piece of wisdom for clubs struggling to maintain their "brand" prestige. Enjoy this re-broadcast of a classic. Watch the video here: https://youtu.be/_Q5-4NRHSXc Follow us on the socials Private Club Radio InstagramPrivate Club Radio Linkedin Denny Corby Instagram Denny Corby Linkedin

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: bit.ly/start-uglyOn this episode you'll hear Gabe's foreword that he wrote for the book. It's his origin story of how he became an international speaker, author and podcast host - all because he followed the simple advice inside this book. Follow us on the socials Private Club Radio InstagramPrivate Club Radio Linkedin Denny Corby Instagram Denny Corby Linkedin

On this episode, Joe Trauger of the National Club Association joins us to discuss legislation impacting clubs around the country. Find out what the NCA is focused on in the coming year. Joe also discusses the Iowa Caucuses and the election outlook. Learn more about the NCA at https://nationalclub.org Later on the show....The Golf Digest Hot List is the most extensive equipment review that is published right at the beginning of the new golf season (2019 list for reference.)Two editors that lead in creating Hot List, Mike Johnson and Mike Stachura join us to discuss the process. The road to the hot list is particularly interesting – over 100 days of testing, thousands of air travel miles, 30,000+ shots taken, several hundred clubs, a group of PHDs that evaluate the final data/studies and much more (stats above to be confirmed).As Mike & Mike have done early testing of the full range of 2020 equipment, they’ve identified some very interesting trends, in addition to what the individual brands are saying.The 2020 list will also include a new feature that asks users a few questions pertaining to their game and then recommends the best fits within each club category.See this year's Hot List here: https://www.golfdigest.com/hot-list#golf-clubs Follow us on the socials Private Club Radio InstagramPrivate Club Radio Linkedin Denny Corby Instagram Denny Corby Linkedin

So you just landed your new dream management job. How do you win the hearts and minds of your new staff and how do you prioritize which tasks you need to tackle first?On this episode, Alan Achatz, will share his process with you. Alan is also a club safety expert and he'll share some things you should look out for at your club or that new club you walk into.  Follow us on the socials Private Club Radio InstagramPrivate Club Radio Linkedin Denny Corby Instagram Denny Corby Linkedin

On this episode we'll discuss the top 3 club management lessons learned from Gabe's trip to Qatar and the beautiful Education City Golf Club. Lesson #1 Capitalizing on Culture: What can you do to tap into your community's unique culture?  Lesson #2Innovation Breeds Excitement: What are some innovations you can add to your club's practice facility to separate yourself from the competition? Lesson #3: Reduce Friction Points & Create Safe Spaces: What safe spaces / amenities can you create at your club so that members feel it's their second home?Hope this episode gets you thinking! Follow us on the socials Private Club Radio InstagramPrivate Club Radio Linkedin Denny Corby Instagram Denny Corby Linkedin

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Leighton Walker, of Cirencester Golf Club and the Golf Club Talk UK podcast, joins us to discuss some trends he's seeing in the United Kingdom & Europe. Later on, Leighton and Gabe discuss their favorite episodes of the Golf Club Talk UK podcast. If you haven't already subscribed, you should do that now. Each month, Leighton teams up with Eddie Bullock to deliver some amazing golf club industry education. Here's a link to listen and subscribe to Golf Club Talk UK: http://golfradionetwork.com/golf-club-talk-uk/Finally, you'll find out what Leighton's approach is when taking over a new club. As a manager, how does he tackle the challenges he walks into and how does he prioritize? You'll find out the answer in today's episode.  Follow us on the socials Private Club Radio InstagramPrivate Club Radio Linkedin Denny Corby Instagram Denny Corby Linkedin