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Mike Last developed a system for club's to manage their charitable requests as well as generate leads. It's a system all clubs should look into to save time and be more productive. You'll learn all about it on this episode. About Mike: Mike grew up playing golf in upstate NY. Graduate of Georgia Tech (BEE).  He worked as Electrical Engineer for 12 years 1986-1998. Mike founded Last Minute Tee Times (LMTT) in 1998 to help golf courses sell more tee times. LMTT grew to serve 560 golf courses, 610,000 active golfer members, and hundreds of thousands of tee time reservations yearly. Created the nation's largest active community of golfers, and LastMinuteGolfer online community members enjoyed an extensive customer loyalty program. LMTT was purchased by Comcast in October 2008 and it is now promoted as GolfNow.  Since 2008, Mike has invested time and money in developing technology to help non-profits raise money. He recognized a sizable opportunity to help non-profits (and equally important) help experience providers (like golf courses and resorts) convert slow periods into meaningful promotion and revenue. Geronimo Solutions bridges the gap between business owners and non-profits.Visit https://www.onespareteetime.com/ to learn more.  Follow us on the socials Private Club Radio InstagramPrivate Club Radio Linkedin Denny Corby Instagram Denny Corby Linkedin

On this episode we chat with Bill Donald, General Manager at Loch Lomond in Scotland. Loch Lomond is an extremely exclusive private members clubs serving an international membership. It's so exclusive, in fact, that many refer to it as the "Augusta of Scotland."Loch Lomond wasn't always so lucky, though. 8 years ago the clubs was in dire straights, and it took massive action and leadership from Bill and his team to turn things around there. You'll hear that story and much more on this episode. Learn more about Loch Lomond at: https://lochlomond.comOn September 18th, the new show Let's Play Thru will launch its first episode. Tune in on YouTube and subscribe to the show here: http://LetsPlayThru.comPlease support the folks who support this show:http://concertgolfpartners.comhttp://membertext.nethttp://nationalclub.org  Follow us on the socials Private Club Radio InstagramPrivate Club Radio Linkedin Denny Corby Instagram Denny Corby Linkedin

Recently Gabe was interviewed on the podcast, Someone Gets Me, by Dianne Allen. We replay that interview in it's entirety this week. Subscribe to Someone Gets Me on iTunes here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/someone-gets-me-podcast/id1254404639  Follow us on the socials Private Club Radio InstagramPrivate Club Radio Linkedin Denny Corby Instagram Denny Corby Linkedin

Gabe's new show, Let's Play Thru, launches next week. Please subscribe at http://LetsPlayThru.comThis week we are joined by Joe Trauger, newly appointed Vice President of Government Relations at the National Club Association. You'll learn about Joe and his background which includes working with the Senate Majority Leader and serving as President of the Mount Vernon Country Club. Joe shares what legislation the NCA is working on including The PHIT Act. You'll learn why The PHIT Act can help Private Clubs as we explore the proposed measures inside the bill. Follow us on the socials Private Club Radio InstagramPrivate Club Radio Linkedin Denny Corby Instagram Denny Corby Linkedin

On this episode, Gabe announces his new YouTube show "Let's Play Thru". Please subscribe on YouTube here:  https://m.youtube.com/gabrielaluisy?sub_confirmation=1Our featured guest is Annette Whittley. Annette has over 17 years of luxury hospitality service experience. She's the newest addition to the Kopplin, Kuebler & Wallace team helping private clubs train their food & beverage staff. After graduating from the University of Surrey with a BS in Hotel & Catering Management Annette joined luxury hotel industry leader Four Seasons hotels and resorts. Over 13 years with Four Seasons, she worked in restaurants, bars, recreation facilities, banquets, in room dining, and was involved in multiple renovations and property openings. Her time with Four Seasons included city hotel and remote resort locations.  In 2015 she made the transition to private clubs, joining the executive team at Congressional Country Club which is the highest rated Country Club in the United States and globally by Platinum Clubs of the World. Congressional has hosted five major golf championships and is the future host of eight major PGA championships including the 2036 Ryder Cup.   Her passion for the Club industry led her to start ASB Hospitality prior to joining KK&W where she plans to specialize in Food and Beverage Train. We're also joined by Member Text Founder, Justin Baer. On this edition of Tech Trends we chat about ways your club can be more efficient with member communications. Visit https://www.membertext.net/Follow us on the socials Private Club Radio InstagramPrivate Club Radio Linkedin Denny Corby Instagram Denny Corby Linkedin

During the Open Championship week in Northern Ireland, Gabe got the chance to visit Castlerock Golf Club - an idyllic links course on the northern coast just minutes from Royal Portrush. He caught up with General Manger, Bert Mackay to talk about the reinvention that Bert is currently overseeing. Bert is originally from Scotland, so we'll find out how he made his way to Northern Ireland. We'll chat about the improvements Bert has made to the club and what his plans are for the future. We'll also get Bert's best advice on why he's never scared to "ask questions." Learn more about Castlerock Golf Club at https://www.castlerockgc.co.uk/Learn more about all the wonderful things Northern Ireland has to offer at https://discovernorthernireland.com/ Follow us on the socials Private Club Radio InstagramPrivate Club Radio Linkedin Denny Corby Instagram Denny Corby Linkedin

On this episode we chat with the new Chair of the Board of the National Club Association - Terra Waldron, CCM. Terra shares why the NCA is the premier organization for advocacy and insights and governance. Terra recaps her highlights from the National Club Conference which was held in Washington, DC. Terra also shares her roadmap for the coming year as chair of the board. Find out what initiatives Terra is bringing to the NCA in 2019 and 2020. Visit http://nationalclub.org to learn more about what the NCA is doing for the club industry. We also chat with club manager, Ira Berkowitz. Ira shares his story of why you should "never burn a bridge." It's a captivating tale with a powerful lesson.  Follow us on the socials Private Club Radio InstagramPrivate Club Radio Linkedin Denny Corby Instagram Denny Corby Linkedin

On this inaugural edition of Tech Trends presented by MemberText, we chat with Justin Baer about millennials and their unique tech habits. What is this next generation of member looking for in terms of communication and outreach from a brand? You'll find out. We discuss why MemberText is the best solution to replace much of your email communication with a more direct and engaging platform. Visit http://membertext.net to learn more. Follow us on the socials Private Club Radio InstagramPrivate Club Radio Linkedin Denny Corby Instagram Denny Corby Linkedin

What makes Yacht Clubs unique? You'll find out on this week's episode as we chat with Terry Anglin of the San Diego Yacht Club.Terry began his career in the hospitality industry in 1979 and has managed tennis clubs, country clubs and yacht clubs. Terry has been the GM/COO of San Diego Yacht club for the past 10 years. He is Past President of the CMAA Volunteer Chapter, has served 2 tenures on the Board of the Golden State Chapter and is Past Host of the International Wine Society. Terry has presented his Wine 101 at several World Conferences. In 2015, he received the Excellence in Club Management award from the McMahon Group and Club and Resort Business.The 148th Open Championship was held at Royal Portrush. Gabe attended and took part in the festivities surrounding the week. He recaps his time at Castlerock Golf Club and Portstewart.  To learn more about Northern Ireland please visit: https://discovernorthernireland.com/ Follow us on the socials Private Club Radio InstagramPrivate Club Radio Linkedin Denny Corby Instagram Denny Corby Linkedin

Abhishek Sonkar is the general manager of the Amarillo Club, but he didn't take the normal path. Abi was born in India in the small town Mussoorie. He went to a Hotel School on Kolkatam India and then to Edinburgh in Scotland to graduate at Edinburgh Napier University with a BA in Hospitality Management.Abi always wanted to be a chef but couldn't just get a start. So he took a banquet server's job as a student in the UK. He quickly got promoted to banquet supervisor and Banquet Manager in the same company.Abi was part of the team hosting The Open in 2013. Not too long after, he took Food and Beverage Manager's role. He left the UK and went home to India and started business with his dad. After he got it up and running, he came to the US where he worked on a special project for Marriott.He was there a year and was approached by the Amarillo Club when they needed a Food and Beverage Manager. He was promoted within a year to Assistant GM. Last year, he was asked by the board to step up as General Manager and revive and rejuvenate the Amarillo Club which was on a very shaky path.One year later they are in the middle of a $1M renovation and have experienced a 35% increase in membership. Learn how this remarkable young man, did it. Follow us on the socials Private Club Radio InstagramPrivate Club Radio Linkedin Denny Corby Instagram Denny Corby Linkedin