# ccm (audio feeds) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 2 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover ccm. Page: Feed: --- ## 506:Let's Get Curious _2026-08-03 · Private Club Radio Show_ Knowing a member’s drink order is easy. Knowing what they care about, what excites them, and what is happening in their life is what creates a private club experience people never want to leave. In this solo episode Denny Corby shares a simple member engagement challenge for private club leaders and country club teams: get curious. Learn one new, real thing about the members you serve, then use… [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/2124557/episodes/19588707-506-let-s-get-curious.mp3) ## [Let's Talk Club Management Ep. 161 - Counting Down to the Centennial](https://soundcloud.com/clubmanagersassnofamerica/lets-talk-club-478828921) _2026-07-28 · Let's Talk Club Management_ Counting down from 100 to 1, CMAA is kicking off our Centennial celebration sharing flashbacks on our social channels. Since June, we’ve been digging through the CMAA archives to share our rich history, honoring club management professionals, and spotlighting the milestones, traditions, and experiences that define this honorable profession. In this episode, we chat with some of the team who has… [Listen](https://feeds.soundcloud.com/stream/2369501831-clubmanagersassnofamerica-lets-talk-club-478828921.mp3) ## 505: One DM Became The Club’s Problem w/ Paul Dank _2026-07-27 · Private Club Radio Show_ One nasty DM can feel like a private moment. Until it follows you back into real life. A viral TikTok sparked this conversation after a creator identified the person behind an abusive message, connected him to his employer and private country club, and contacted both. Suddenly, one person’s online behavior became part of a much larger conversation about reputation, responsibility, and club… [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/2124557/episodes/19565286-505-one-dm-became-the-club-s-problem-w-paul-dank.mp3) ## 504: Right Advice. Wrong Club. _2026-07-20 · Private Club Radio Show_ Conflicting leadership advice can make even great private club managers second-guess themselves. One person says the general manager should always be visible and on the floor. Another says the GM should build a strong team, empower people, and get out of the way. The truth is, both can be right. In this episode, Denny explores a better question for private club leaders. Not, “What is the right way… [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/2124557/episodes/19510773-504-right-advice-wrong-club.mp3) ## 503: What Japan Can Teach Us About Hospitality w/ Matthew Gilbert & Joe Smith _2026-07-13 · Private Club Radio Show_ Japan is not just a destination. It is a lesson in how much care can be placed into even the smallest details. After separate trips to Japan, Denny brings together Joe Smith, General Manager of Countryside Golf and Country Club in Naples, and Matthew Gilbert, Executive Chef at Medinah Country Club outside Chicago. They did not travel together, and they went for very different reasons, but they… [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/2124557/episodes/19482589-503-what-japan-can-teach-us-about-hospitality-w-matthew-gilbert-joe-smith.mp3) ## 502: Layers Of Ambiance _2026-07-06 · Private Club Radio Show_ A club can look perfect and still feel off. That’s the problem we tackle with one simple idea: the layers of ambiance. We’re not talking about a pretty lobby or an Instagram moment. We’re talking about how deep the experience really goes, from the driveway and parking lot to the bathrooms, locker rooms, signage, music, lighting, and the energy your team brings into every interaction. We unpack why… [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/2124557/episodes/19449154-502-layers-of-ambiance.mp3) ## 501: Spiritual Psychology For Strong Club Culture w/ Crystal Thomas _2026-06-29 · Private Club Radio Show_ Club leadership can feel like constant problem-solving, but what if the real work is learning how your mind and body react under pressure? Denny sits down with Crystal Thomas, a Master Club Manager and educator with a master’s degree in spiritual psychology, to unpack a grounded approach to staying calm, clear, and effective when members, boards, and staff hit your nervous system at full speed.… [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/2124557/episodes/19417909-501-spiritual-psychology-for-strong-club-culture-w-crystal-thomas.mp3) ## [Let's Talk Club Management Ep. 160 - The Story Behind the Glass](https://soundcloud.com/clubmanagersassnofamerica/lets-talk-club-33071972) _2026-06-23 · Let's Talk Club Management_ In this episode, we’re joined by Stephanie Gallo, Gallo’s Chief Marketing Officer. We talk balancing tradition with evolving consumer expectations, especially in clubs where members value both heritage and new experiences, the trends we are seeing in wine preferences right now, and how technology can be used to improve wine education, service, and storytelling for members. Gallo is a CMAA Alliance… [Listen](https://feeds.soundcloud.com/stream/2344756370-clubmanagersassnofamerica-lets-talk-club-33071972.mp3) ## 500: Moments of Humanity - Jay Schwedelson Interviews Denny Corby _2026-06-22 · Private Club Radio Show_ 500 episodes doesn’t happen by accident, and it definitely doesn’t happen by playing it safe. For this milestone, we flip the format and let marketing powerhouse Jay Schwedelson (host of Do This Not That and author of Stupider People Have Done It) interview Denny Corby about the path from Scranton to performing at hundreds of private golf and country clubs, and why Private Club Radio became a home… [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/2124557/episodes/19392338-500-moments-of-humanity-jay-schwedelson-interviews-denny-corby.mp3) ## 499: Connecting The Dots w/ Sean Bleyl _2026-06-15 · Private Club Radio Show_ Your club can spend $10M, $15M, even $20M on a renovation and still leave members with a first impression that feels stuck in the early 2000s. That disconnect is exactly what we tackle with Sean Bleyl from MembersFirst. Sean’s a former club pro who now helps private golf and country clubs improve marketing, communications, and digital presence, and he brings a rare perspective that blends real… [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/2124557/episodes/19343032-499-connecting-the-dots-w-sean-bleyl.mp3) ## [AI publishing with human taste (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/0VlQnWycEXeH) _2026-06-15 · **Sponsored**_ Convert AI research into blogs, podcasts, and newsletters with optional human review. ## [Let’s Talk Club Management Ep. 159 – 2026 National Golf Day](https://soundcloud.com/clubmanagersassnofamerica/lets-talk-club-976116850) _2026-06-09 · Let's Talk Club Management_ In May, a record number of CMAA representatives gathered in Washington, DC, to participate in the 18th Annual National Golf Day. In this episode, we’re joined by two of CMAA’s participants: Cameron Walker from NC State University Club in Raleigh, NC, and Christopher Storelli from Isleworth Golf & Country Club in Windermere, FL. Each shares their perspectives on participating in National Golf Day… [Listen](https://feeds.soundcloud.com/stream/2336063750-clubmanagersassnofamerica-lets-talk-club-976116850.mp3) ## 498: Cockroaches, Connection, and Quiet Leadership w/ Denny Corby _2026-06-09 · Private Club Radio Show_ A cockroach in a hotel shower is not the opening scene I planned, but it turned into one of the clearest lessons I’ve ever learned about private club leadership. After flying in day-of to emcee the CMAA Golden State Chapter Spring Conference, I’m stressed, underprepared, and trying to keep my head on straight. Then the bathroom turns into enemy territory, and the story becomes the perfect reminder… [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/2124557/episodes/19317151-498-cockroaches-connection-and-quiet-leadership-w-denny-corby.mp3) ## 497: Renovations, Committees, & A Great Caddie Program w/ Brian Tulk _2026-06-01 · Private Club Radio Show_ Renovations can upgrade a golf course, but they can also wreck trust if you miss the human side. I sit down with my friend Brian Tulk, a former club caddie who worked his way up to General Manager, to talk about what it really takes to deliver major private club improvements while members still expect everything to feel effortless. We get into the nuts and bolts of golf course renovation planning… [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/2124557/episodes/19281851-497-renovations-committees-a-great-caddie-program-w-brian-tulk.mp3) ## 496: The Nicey Effect w/ Hannah White _2026-05-25 · Private Club Radio Show_ Your club can feel lively before a member even pulls into the parking lot, but only if your communication actually sounds like your culture. We’re joined by Hannah White, Membership Experience and Communications Director at Sugar Creek Country Club, to talk about what it takes to create country club marketing and member communications that feel human, fun, and worth paying attention to. Hannah… [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/2124557/episodes/19232212-496-the-nicey-effect-w-hannah-white.mp3) ## 495: The Club Communication Shift Every GM Needs To Hear w/ Joe Smith _2026-05-18 · Private Club Radio Show_ In this episode of Private Club Radio, Denny Corby welcomes back Joe Smith of Countryside Golf and Country Club for a conversation about creating exclusive member experiences through better communication. Joe shares how Countryside has turned communication into part of the member experience, not just a way to send updates. From weekly videos and member stories to transparency, consistency, and… [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/2124557/episodes/19187819-495-the-club-communication-shift-every-gm-needs-to-hear-w-joe-smith.mp3) ## 494: The Callback Effect _2026-05-11 · Private Club Radio Show_ The fastest way to make a member loyal isn’t a new simulator or a renovated clubhouse. It’s a moment where we prove we were paying attention. I learned that on stage as a magician through a tool called the “callback” a reference to something earlier that lands because it feels real, shared, and unscripted. We translate that idea into private club hospitality and country club member experience,… [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/2124557/episodes/19154664-494-the-callback-effect.mp3) ## 493: Sous Chef Summit w/ Eduardo Castillo _2026-05-04 · Private Club Radio Show_ A chef can nail a service and still lose the month on payroll, ordering, and waste. That’s the gap we get into with Chef Eduardo Castillo, whose career took him from a marketing role at Texaco in Venezuela to building high-performing culinary teams inside private golf and country clubs in the United States. We walk through Eduardo’s path into the club world, the mentors who challenged him with… [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/2124557/episodes/19116670-493-sous-chef-summit-w-eduardo-castillo.mp3) ## [Let's Talk Club Management Ep. 158 - The Evolution of the CCE](https://soundcloud.com/clubmanagersassnofamerica/lets-talk-club-424372837) _2026-04-29 · Let's Talk Club Management_ In this episode, we’re joined again by Joe Krenn, CCM, CCE, to discuss the upcoming changes to the Certified Chief Executive (CCE) program and process. In this conversation, we cover what prompted CMAA to evolve the CCE requirements, what that revision process has looked like, and what members can expect from the new requirements. [Listen](https://feeds.soundcloud.com/stream/2311519244-clubmanagersassnofamerica-lets-talk-club-424372837.mp3) ## 492: Spouses, Waitlists, & Red Flags w/ Dan Klimek _2026-04-27 · Private Club Radio Show_ Member vetting is not just a background check. It is governance. It is culture protection. It is risk management. In this episode of The Private Club Radio Show, Dan Klimek of Kennis Member Vetting returns to talk about what private clubs should be thinking about in 2026 when it comes to their membership vetting procedures, systems, and overall approval process. Because clubs can’t afford to rely… [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/2124557/episodes/19080303-492-spouses-waitlists-red-flags-w-dan-klimek.mp3) ## 491: 5 Things I Would Do My First 30 Days As GM _2026-04-20 · Private Club Radio Show_ What would an entertainer who's performed at 400+ private clubs actually do if he became a GM? In this episode, Denny Corby breaks down the five things he'd tackle in his first 30 days as new club leadership — no management degree, no BMI, just a raw outside perspective built from years on stage inside these clubs. From a full top-to-bottom cleanliness overhaul to getting a real pulse on… [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/2124557/episodes/19041630-491-5-things-i-would-do-my-first-30-days-as-gm.mp3) ## [Retro Grid Dungeon Crawler (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/Gm5qpbfgsdDy) _2026-04-20 · **Sponsored**_ Retro grid movement with first-person combat, loot and skill-tree progression. ## 490: First Year As GM, Year In Review w/ Jordan Meserole _2026-04-13 · Private Club Radio Show_ Your first year as a country club GM can feel like you’re flying the plane while rebuilding the runway. I’m joined by Jordan Mezzerole, General Manager of Doylestown Country Club, for a candid year-in-review that starts with an unconventional career path and ends with the kind of real-world leadership moments you never forget. Jordan didn’t come up through a traditional hospitality track. He moves… [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/2124557/episodes/19006639-490-first-year-as-gm-year-in-review-w-jordan-meserole.mp3) ## [Let’s Talk Club Management Ep. 157 – Leaning Into Employee Safety](https://soundcloud.com/clubmanagersassnofamerica/lets-talk-club-737325781) _2026-04-09 · Let's Talk Club Management_ On this episode of the podcast, we’re joined by Alan Achatz, CCM, CHE, to discuss some of the perennial safety issues clubs face. Alan is the founder of Club Safety Solutions, LLC, whose primary mission is bringing safety knowledge to businesses through managerial and line employee education sessions. As we learn in this conversation, safety is as much a part of club culture as anything else – and… [Listen](https://feeds.soundcloud.com/stream/2299457963-clubmanagersassnofamerica-lets-talk-club-737325781.mp3) ## 489: Take a Break _2026-04-06 · Private Club Radio Show_ You can love private club work and still be running on fumes. I’m sharing a straightforward reminder for golf and country club professionals: reward the effort, protect your energy, and make time to be fully present somewhere outside the club. We talk about what real recovery looks like for hospitality leaders and club managers, especially after holiday stretches and nonstop seasons. Sometimes… [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/2124557/episodes/18963473-489-take-a-break.mp3) ## 488: Belonging Over Budget _2026-03-30 · Private Club Radio Show_ If you've worked in private clubs long enough, you know this moment. The RSVPs slow down, the numbers look lighter than you hoped, and suddenly the question on the table is: do we pull it or push through? In this episode of Private Club Radio, Denny Corby shares a real situation — a club, a soft turnout, and a decision that reveals something most club leaders never talk about out loud. Because… [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/2124557/episodes/18925842-488-belonging-over-budget.mp3) ## [Let’s Talk Club Management Ep. 156 – Meet 2026 Chair Janine Budzius, CCM, CCE](https://soundcloud.com/clubmanagersassnofamerica/lets-talk-club-453064637) _2026-03-24 · Let's Talk Club Management_ On this episode, we are thrilled to talk to CMAA’s 2026 Chair Janine Budzius, CCM, CCE. She shares her personal journey to and through clubs, her passion for mentoring, as well as her goals for the year ahead and what’s most important to her. [Listen](https://feeds.soundcloud.com/stream/2289634823-clubmanagersassnofamerica-lets-talk-club-453064637.mp3) ## 487: Can Mini Golf Actually Work at a Club? w/ Harris Golf _2026-03-23 · Private Club Radio Show_ Mini golf is not just windmills, clown heads, and beach town nostalgia. In this episode, Denny talks with Katie and Sal Conaboy of Harris Golf about how modern mini golf can become a real amenity for clubs, resorts, and golf properties. They get into how premium custom courses can create more family engagement, give clubs fresh programming ideas, and turn underused space into something fun,… [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/2124557/episodes/18887886-487-can-mini-golf-actually-work-at-a-club-w-harris-golf.mp3) ## 486: The Room Matters _2026-03-16 · Private Club Radio Show_ Follow us on the socials Private Club Radio Instagram Private Club Radio Linkedin Denny Corby Instagram Denny Corby Linkedin [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/2124557/episodes/18847652-486-the-room-matters.mp3) ## 485: Staff Energy Shapes Member Energy _2026-03-09 · Private Club Radio Show_ In this episode of Private Club Radio, Denny Corby breaks down why anticipation, excitement, and staff energy play such a huge role in the private club member experience. After performing back to back shows at clubs across the country, Denny shares what he sees again and again, the clubs with the best events do not just put something on the calendar. They create emotional momentum around it. From… [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/2124557/episodes/18812247-485-staff-energy-shapes-member-energy.mp3) ## 484: Hardest Part About Your Job No One Sees _2026-03-02 · Private Club Radio Show_ In this episode of Private Club Radio, we shares a man on the street montage from conference, where we asked club pros and club leaders one question, what is the hardest part about your job that nobody sees. You will hear real answers about the invisible load behind private golf and country clubs, emotional labor, constant feedback from members, time management, staffing challenges, curveballs… [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/2124557/episodes/18768370-484-hardest-part-about-your-job-no-one-sees.mp3) ## 483: 2026 CMAA World Conference Recap _2026-02-23 · Private Club Radio Show_ We recap the 2026 CMAA World Conference in Anaheim through the lens of this year’s theme, Plant Seeds for Success. After tons of conversations and quick expo hall interviews, one idea kept repeating, connection, but the real difference maker is connecting people, not just meeting them. This quick episode is a practical follow up kick in the pants for club leaders and vendors, with a simple… [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/2124557/episodes/18727193-483-2026-cmaa-world-conference-recap.mp3) ## [Build with the cheapest GPUs (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/yJpeZNUqjqr3) _2026-02-23 · **Sponsored**_ Deployed a live API in minutes; one user spent under $10. ## 482: Reading the Room at World Conference _2026-02-16 · Private Club Radio Show_ CMAA World Conference is the Olympics of human behavior, the lobby is a safari, the bar is a documentary, and the expo hall is a very polite casino. In this quick Private Club Radio episode, Denny Corby shares simple, real world body language tips to help club professionals read people and read the room fast, so you can join the right conversations, help your friends join the right conversations,… [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/2124557/episodes/18686684-482-reading-the-room-at-world-conference.mp3) ## 481: Own Conference w/ 4 Goal Buckets _2026-02-09 · Private Club Radio Show_ CMAA World Conference is like the Super Bowl for club professionals, positions get earned and lost, deals get made and quietly die, and reputations get built in hallways and at dinner, not just in ballrooms. In this quick episode, We share four simple goal buckets to help you stop gliding through conference and start coming home with real, tangible wins you can use right away. You will learn how… [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/2124557/episodes/18640921-481-own-conference-w-4-goal-buckets.mp3) ## [Let’s Talk Club Management Ep. 155 – 2026 World Conference Preview](https://soundcloud.com/clubmanagersassnofamerica/lets-talk-club-management-ep-155-2026-world-conference-preview) _2026-02-04 · Let's Talk Club Management_ It’s that time again! The 2026 World Conference is just around the corner and in this episode, we’re chatting with our team members about registration, events and networking, education, and our NewBee activities. Kyle and Melissa will take you through the important things you need to know for the week, and they pick up some guest hosts along the way. Access the Conference FAQs:… [Listen](https://feeds.soundcloud.com/stream/2260034534-clubmanagersassnofamerica-lets-talk-club-management-ep-155-2026-world-conference-preview.mp3) ## 480: Before You Book Any Entertainment, Ask These Questions _2026-02-02 · Private Club Radio Show_ Booking entertainment for a private club should not feel like a gamble. In this episode of Private Club Radio, Denny Corby breaks down the exact questions club leaders should ask before booking a band, DJ, comedian, magician, speaker, or specialty act, so your club events run smoothly, match the membership vibe, and feel worth the spend. You’ll learn how to vet for fit and professionalism, not… [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/2124557/episodes/18608550-480-before-you-book-any-entertainment-ask-these-questions.mp3) ## [Let’s Talk Club Management Ep. 154 - Tradition Meets Transformation: Governing the Modern City Club](https://soundcloud.com/clubmanagersassnofamerica/lets-talk-club-management-ep-154-tradition-meets-transformation-governing-the-modern-city-club) _2026-01-28 · Let's Talk Club Management_ City clubs face unique governance challenges, including balancing the needs of an increasingly diverse membership, managing complex urban operations, and navigating a tumultuous socio-political environment. On this episode, we’re joined by World Conference speaker and CMAA National Board Member, Charles Johnson, CCM, CCE, to preview his session on the best practices in city club governance,… [Listen](https://feeds.soundcloud.com/stream/2255720690-clubmanagersassnofamerica-lets-talk-club-management-ep-154-tradition-meets-transformation-governing-the-modern-city-club.mp3) ## 479: 100 Members In 100 Days w/ Jeff Thomas Corning Country Club _2026-01-26 · Private Club Radio Show_ In this episode of Private Club Radio, Denny sits down with Jeff Thomas from Corning Country Club to talk growth, culture, and what it really takes to move a club forward in a smaller market. Jeff shares the wild moment that kicked off his tenure, yes, a major flood on day one, then breaks down how he aligned departments, rebuilt momentum, and brought in 100 members in 100 days. They also get into… [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/2124557/episodes/18565812-479-100-members-in-100-days-w-jeff-thomas-corning-country-club.mp3) ## [Let’s Talk Club Management Ep. 153 – World Conference Preview: Star Powered Club Marketing](https://soundcloud.com/clubmanagersassnofamerica/lets-talk-club-management-ep-153-world-conference-preview-star-powered-club-marketing) _2026-01-20 · Let's Talk Club Management_ Collaborations with celebrities, professional athletes, influencers, and media production companies can elevate your club's visibility and create powerful market momentum—but only if you've selected your partnerships well and negotiate carefully. On this episode, we’re joined by World Conference speakers Adam Rieck and Matthew Martin to preview their session on navigating celebrity, influencer,… [Listen](https://feeds.soundcloud.com/stream/2250918995-clubmanagersassnofamerica-lets-talk-club-management-ep-153-world-conference-preview-star-powered-club-marketing.mp3) ## 478: Books That Build Better Leaders _2026-01-19 · Private Club Radio Show_ In this solo episode of Private Club Radio, Denny Corby shares a personal list of books that changed how he shows up as a leader and decision maker, with practical takeaways for private club professionals who want to lead better, communicate better, and stay sharp under pressure. Denny breaks down lessons on creating access when the standard route is blocked, pushing through resistance,… [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/2124557/episodes/18529374-478-books-that-build-better-leaders.mp3) ## 477: Bringing the Board With You, Why NCA Conference Is the Move This April _2026-01-12 · Private Club Radio Show_ In this episode of Private Club Radio, we're joined by John Good and Joe Trauger from the National Club Association to preview the 2026 National Club Conference at Ocean Reef Club in Florida, happening April 19 through 21. We get into what makes this conference different, why it’s designed for both club leadership and boards, and how NCA is building a shared learning experience around their core… [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/2124557/episodes/18484566-477-bringing-the-board-with-you-why-nca-conference-is-the-move-this-april.mp3) ## 476: 16 Relationships Every Club Leader Needs _2026-01-05 · Private Club Radio Show_ To kick off 2026, Denny’s handing you a power list — the must-have relationships every club pro should be building now. Not just your board, not your team — we’re talking about your go-to people behind the scenes: your construction guy, your media contact, your legal lifeline, your “am I crazy or is this nuts?” text thread crew. These aren’t vendors. They’re not consultants. They’re your… [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/2124557/episodes/18451587-476-16-relationships-every-club-leader-needs.mp3) ## 475: Best Club Management Conversations of the Year _2025-12-29 · Private Club Radio Show_ 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… [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/2124557/episodes/18423572-475-best-club-management-conversations-of-the-year.mp3) ## 474: My Holiday Gift to Club Leaders: The One Tip That Changes Everything w/ Denny Corby _2025-12-22 · Private Club Radio Show_ In this quick solo episode, Denny Corby shares his not-so-secret secret weapon: Schedule Send (or Send Later for iPhone users). It’s one of the most underrated tools in your personal and professional communication toolbox. Whether you’re checking in with a member, sending birthday wishes, or following up like a boss — this feature lets you send emails or texts exactly when they need to land,… [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/2124557/episodes/18395092-474-my-holiday-gift-to-club-leaders-the-one-tip-that-changes-everything-w-denny-corby.mp3) ## [Ep. 152 - Mentoring and Development with Randy Ruder, CCM, CCE, CMAA Fellow](https://soundcloud.com/clubmanagersassnofamerica/ep-152-mentoring-and-development-with-randy-ruder-ccm-cce) _2025-12-17 · Let's Talk Club Management_ On this episode, we are thrilled to be talking to the 2025 Club Executive of the Year, Randy Ruder, CCM, CCE, CMAA Fellow. In November, Club Management magazine named Randy the 2025 Club Executive of the Year. He currently serves as the General Manager/Chief Operating Officer of Beach Point Club in Mamaroneck, NY. In this episode we get to know randy a bit better though the eyes of three of his… [Listen](https://feeds.soundcloud.com/stream/2231404274-clubmanagersassnofamerica-ep-152-mentoring-and-development-with-randy-ruder-ccm-cce.mp3) ## 473: Turning Local News into Club Gold w/ Julie Kraft _2025-12-15 · Private Club Radio Show_ Want to get your club featured on the local news? Start here. In this episode, Denny sits down with media pro and strategic communication consultant Julie Kraft , who spent two decades helping TV stations, newsrooms, and networks craft messages that connect. She now coaches leaders, brands, and businesses on how to tell their stories — and how to own the moment when the camera starts rolling.… [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/2124557/episodes/18351791-473-turning-local-news-into-club-gold-w-julie-kraft.mp3) ## 472: Turning Your OOO Into Member Engagement w/ Denny Corby _2025-12-08 · Private Club Radio Show_ Holiday season at the club means packed banquet sheets, nonstop member events, and inboxes that will not quit, so let us turn that boring out of office reply into a tiny hospitality win. In this episode, I walk you through a simple way to turn your autoresponder from a dead end into a warm, useful touchpoint that actually drives engagement. You will hear a real world example from my buddy and… [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/2124557/episodes/18311972-472-turning-your-ooo-into-member-engagement-w-denny-corby.mp3) ## 471: From Engineering To Club Leadership w/ Curtis Garner, CCM _2025-12-01 · Private Club Radio Show_ Curtis Garner is running a 27 million dollar renovation at Shoal Creek, working out of a cottage office while the clubhouse comes down around him, and still finding ways to keep members happy and staff engaged. In this episode, Curtis, Assistant GM and Director of Operations at Shoal Creek in Birmingham, walks through his path from mechanical engineering student, to hotel bar manager, to cross… [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/2124557/episodes/18275415-471-from-engineering-to-club-leadership-w-curtis-garner-ccm.mp3) ## 470: Two Tiny Club Moves That Pack a Massive Punch w/ Denny Corby _2025-11-24 · Private Club Radio Show_ What if the most impactful thing your club could do this season… didn’t cost a dime? In this episode of The Private Club Radio Show , host Denny Corby shares two powerful — and surprisingly simple — ways club leaders can make meaningful connections with members during the holidays. It’s not about big budgets or fancy activations. It’s about human moments. Gratitude. Intentional outreach. And yes —… [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/2124557/episodes/18235039-470-two-tiny-club-moves-that-pack-a-massive-punch-w-denny-corby.mp3) ## 469: Sweetest Gig in Clubs - BTS At Hershey Country Club w/ Kevin O'Brien _2025-11-17 · Private Club Radio Show_ Ever wondered what it’s like to run a private club inside one of the most iconic hospitality brands in the world? In this episode of The Private Club Radio Show , we go behind the scenes with Kevin O’Brien , General Manager of Hershey Country Club , to explore what it takes to lead a club that sits at the intersection of tradition, luxury, and the sweetest brand in America. With over 13 years at… [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/2124557/episodes/18170622-469-sweetest-gig-in-clubs-bts-at-hershey-country-club-w-kevin-o-brien.mp3) ## 468: Rooted in the Club - Loyalty, Leadership, and Longevity w/ Jennifer Felegy, CCM _2025-11-11 · Private Club Radio Show_ She started as a server. Now she’s the General Manager. In this episode, we sit down with Jennifer Felegy, CCM , General Manager of Lehigh Country Club , to explore what it really takes to build a club career from the ground up. Over her 25+ years in private clubs, Jen has done it all — membership, HR, events, operations, even teaching hospitality students. Her story is one of grit, loyalty, and… [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/2124557/episodes/18170473-468-rooted-in-the-club-loyalty-leadership-and-longevity-w-jennifer-felegy-ccm.mp3) ## 467: Public speaking starter kit for club pros, w/ Denny Corby _2025-11-03 · Private Club Radio Show_ This episode is a beginner friendly kit for anyone speaking in front of people, clubs, teams, boards, or conferences. You will learn a simple structure that uses fifteens and tens, how to build clean chunks, one idea, one story, one tool, how to use WIIFM so people lean in, and how to finish on time. We cover pre show nerves, mix and mingle to make friends, the smile on purpose trick, confidence… [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/2124557/episodes/18126457-467-public-speaking-starter-kit-for-club-pros-w-denny-corby.mp3)