475: Best Club Management Conversations of the Year

This isn't just a recap — it's a rapid-fire rewind of some of the biggest club leadership takeaways, off-the-wall moments, and most replayed quotes from the Private Club Radio Show in 2025.

Denny Corby brings you back through ten standout clips featuring conversations with private club professionals, GMs, consultants, and leaders who dropped gold on everything from imposter syndrome to budgeting red flags to branding with bourbon.

You’ll hear about:
 • Why ghost members and shady data could put your club at risk
 • What bourbon barrels and club culture have in common
 • How to build a personal brand (and an exit plan) before you need it
 • The balance between tradition and change in member expectations
 • How hospitality and aging intersect in a meaningful way
 • Marketing wins that started with golf carts in lakes
 • And financial blind spots every GM should avoid

Featuring clips from:
 Kaitlyn Allen, Kent Johnson, Dan Klimek, David Sweet, Jeff Wilson, Kevin Rice, Samantha Sheffield, Desi Speh, Ionel Porumb, and Ed Chapman.

Whether you're a GM, department head, or just love the behind-the-scenes stories that make this industry tick, this one’s packed with moments you’ll want to rewind.

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