Private Club Radio Show

Mark has over 25 years of experience in the private club industry. He began his career with the accounting firm of Deloitte where he was a financial advisor to several private clubs. Oakmont Country Club then hired him to be their Controller. Mark continued his career in Club Management and became the General Manager/COO of Wildwood Golf Club. Currently, he is the General Manager of Myers Park Country Club.   Mark has held many positions within the CMAA, including president of three different chapters and chairman of the Mentoring Council. Mark was elected to the National Board in 2014 and he has Chaired the Professional Development Committee. He is currently the Vice Chairman of the National Board and Chairs the Strategic Planning and Student Development Task Force.  In 2012 he achieved the Master Club Manager (MCM) designation. His monograph topic was “Integrated Team Management”  In 2015 Mark received the “Excellence in Club Management” a national award.Mark joins us to discuss CMAA Strategic Planning Process, the National Chapter Alignment and the CMAA National Student Development Task Force.We also chat about Mark's theory of hospitality as well as his thoughts on private club leadership and the challenges facing club managers today.   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 Trent who sits on the board at Plantation Golf & Country Club in Venice, Florida. Bill shares his experience finding a solution to the challenges their club faced. Some great lessons include: How to build a consensus among members.How a board should communicate with its members. How to conduct a due diligence process when considering outside helpPeter Nanula and Concert Golf Partners were instrumental in helping turn the club around and embark on a capital improvement plan. Learn why Concert thought this club was a good fit for its portfolio and the plans they have to continue improving the club. Follow us on the socials Private Club Radio InstagramPrivate Club Radio Linkedin Denny Corby Instagram Denny Corby Linkedin

On this week's episode, we're live on location in Latrobe, PA chatting with Don Emery and assistant golf professional John Beck about the legacy of Arnold Palmer and the indelible mark he's left on a small town. You'll learn about the club and the history that lives on here. For more information, visit https://www.latrobecountryclub.com/Follow us on the socials Private Club Radio InstagramPrivate Club Radio Linkedin Denny Corby Instagram Denny Corby Linkedin

Can you really change your behavior by changing the way you speak or the way you think? Jason Schneider of Perception Academy shows you how you can with the science of neurolinguistic programming. Jason explains what NLP is and even gives Gabe a session right on the air! It's an interesting chat about how you can rid yourself of the negative thoughts in your life and much more through rewiring your brain's operating system. Also on this episode, Gabe is joined by his son Lucas Aluisy as co-host. Find out who Lucas' favorite golfer is and much more. Follow us on the socials Private Club Radio InstagramPrivate Club Radio Linkedin Denny Corby Instagram Denny Corby Linkedin

The dynamic duo of David Duval and Joseph Abely of Club Board Professionals join Peter Nanula of Concert Golf Partners in this edition of Board Chats.After serving on their own club boards and then having worked with boards around the country, David and Joseph break down their top 10 tips for private club boards.All too often, boards take a miopic approach, but it's so important that boards operate with a long term vision. You'll learn how to change that and what you should be focusing on instead. You'll also learn how best to disseminate information from one board to the next so that the club stays on track during a changing of the guard. And much more.To learn more about Club Board professionals, visit cbpros.comTo learn more about Concert Golf Partners, visit concertgolfpartners.comFollow us on the socials Private Club Radio InstagramPrivate Club Radio Linkedin Denny Corby Instagram Denny Corby Linkedin

On this episode, we bring you live interviews from the Club Leadership Summit held at Ascot Racecourse just outside of London. Leighton Walker chats first with Juan Fernandez of Centro Nacional de Golf in Madrid. Juan, who has been coming for 7 years, lets us know why CLS is the event to attend each year. We also learn more about what he's doing to grow the game in Spain. Next Leighton chats with Euan Grant of the JCB Club. This is a new club that has recently opened and you'll find out what they are doing to uniquely position themselves. We round out the show with an intriguing chat with Nick Brown of EZ Go. You'll learn the history of the organization as well as the new technology that EZ Go is rolling out in 2019. Learn more at https://ezgo.txtsv.com/Follow us on the socials Private Club Radio InstagramPrivate Club Radio Linkedin Denny Corby Instagram Denny Corby Linkedin

Gabe discusses why Google reviews are so important to your club's online reputation. You'll learn why it's so powerful and his top 3 strategies on how to use the platform. He'll teach you how to answer negative reviews and why it's so important to never ignore them. You'll also learn how you can take your competition's negative reviews and spin them in your favor. Visit http://privateclubagency.com to work with Gabe and his team. Later in the episode we chat with Henry Wallmyer, President and CEO of the National Club Association. Henry announces some new speakers that were added to the National Club Conference lineup. He also discusses some new partners and benefits that the NCA is bringing to members. Visit http://nationalclub.org to learn more. Follow us on the socials Private Club Radio InstagramPrivate Club Radio Linkedin Denny Corby Instagram Denny Corby Linkedin

Henry Delozier joins us to discuss Global Golf Advisors' updated millennial research. Find out what the driving motivations are for millennials who want to join a private club and much more. Henry DeLozier is considered one of the leading authorities on golf course asset development and financing. Henry is recognized within the golf industry for his uncommon understanding of golf and residential properties. He is known as a no-nonsense profit producer, an innovative marketer and an advocate of exceptional customer service. His career history reflects new concept introductions and numerous successful business turnarounds. Henry joined GGA in 2008 after nine years as the Vice President – Golf of Pulte Homes, the largest developer of golf course communities in the U.S. While at Pulte Homes, Henry developed 27 golf courses in 10 states. During his tenure, Pulte Homes became the largest developer of golf communities and of golf courses in the U.S. with more than $500 million in developed golf assets. In addition, he was responsible for the operation of more than 20 Pulte golf courses. Henry has been recognized by Golf Inc. magazine as one of the “Most Influential People in Golf”. He is a Past President of the Board of Directors of the National Golf Course Owners Association and serves on the Employers Advisory Council for the PGA of America. A “go to” resource on matters of golf-related resort and residential investment and development, Henry is often asked by U.S. and international media to comment on social and economic trends affecting the golf business. Follow us on the socials Private Club Radio InstagramPrivate Club Radio Linkedin Denny Corby Instagram Denny Corby Linkedin

On this episode we chat with Dean Wochaski and Bill Nauroth of Golf Maintenance Solutions. Dean & Bill will discuss their top agronomy tips for greens committees. After this episode, you'll be better prepared to tackle the BIG questions that always arise in those meetings. You'll learn how to look at the golf course through the eyes of the superintendent. We also chat about how you can better set expectations for the club. If you haven't had an agronomy plan at your club, you'll probably want to get right to work on one after you hear what Dean and Bill have to say. What's the biggest capital expense when it comes to agronomy at a club? You'll find out during our discussion. Founded in 2003, Golf Maintenance Solutions (GMS) offers a unique combination of expertise covering all facets of golf course maintenance, including agronomy programming, irrigation, equipment maintenance, business management, leadership development, environmental practices and construction project management.Visit https://www.golfmsolutions.com to learn moreFollow us on the socials Private Club Radio InstagramPrivate Club Radio Linkedin Denny Corby Instagram Denny Corby Linkedin

On this episode, we chat with Corey Saban. He's a former Emmy nominated and Associated Press award-winning TV journalist. His media career encompassed interviews with the some of the world’s most respectable and recognizable figures - a virtual who’s who of newsmakers, from Presidents to Pulitzer Prize winners. An accomplished speaker and 15-year news veteran, Saban saw how the media landscape was changing and created Newstation.com which helps country clubs communicate more effectively through spokesperson driven videos that get clicks, calls and engagement from your members and prospects.Learn why video content can get more engagement from members, guests and prospects to your club. Follow us on the socials Private Club Radio InstagramPrivate Club Radio Linkedin Denny Corby Instagram Denny Corby Linkedin