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496: The Nicey Effect w/ Hannah White
May 25, 2026
34m 21s
495: The Club Communication Shift Every GM Needs To Hear w/ Joe Smith
May 18, 2026
32m 51s
494: The Callback Effect
May 11, 2026
12m 04s
493: Sous Chef Summit w/ Eduardo Castillo
May 4, 2026
37m 09s
492: Spouses, Waitlists, & Red Flags w/ Dan Klimek
Apr 27, 2026
34m 44s
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| Date | Episode | Description | Length | ||||||
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| 5/25/26 |  496: The Nicey Effect w/ Hannah White | 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 shares her unexpected career pivot from pre-dental biology to event planning, member relations, and... | 34m 21s | ||||||
| 5/18/26 |  495: The Club Communication Shift Every GM Needs To Hear w/ Joe Smith | 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 better internal communication with employees, Joe explains how clubs can build trust, create anticip... | 32m 51s | ||||||
| 5/11/26 | 494: The Callback Effect | 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, where callbacks look like remembering a drink order, a kid’s tournament, a recent retirement,... | 12m 04s | ||||||
| 5/4/26 |  493: Sous Chef Summit w/ Eduardo Castillo | 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 tough budget questions, and the real mechanics behind kitchen leadership: payroll control, sales mi... | 37m 09s | ||||||
| 4/27/26 |  492: Spouses, Waitlists, & Red Flags w/ Dan Klimek | 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 on vibes, handshakes, referral letters, and the classic “he seems like a good guy” strategy anymo... | 34m 44s | ||||||
| 4/20/26 |  491: 5 Things I Would Do My First 30 Days As GM | 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 disengaged members, Denny covers what he'd prioritize, why, and how his unique background shapes every cal... | 14m 44s | ||||||
| 4/13/26 |  490: First Year As GM, Year In Review w/ Jordan Meserole | 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 from journalism and TV into marketing communications, then lands in private club management as ... | 54m 26s | ||||||
| 4/6/26 |  489: Take a Break | 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 that means friends and family. Sometimes it means doing something solo. The goal is the same:... | 5m 59s | ||||||
| 3/30/26 |  488: Belonging Over Budget | 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 when a club keeps canceling events due to low attendance, they think they're protecting the budget. ... | 18m 40s | ||||||
| 3/23/26 | 487: Can Mini Golf Actually Work at a Club? w/ Harris Golf | 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, beautiful, and genuinely useful. They also talk about why clubs need to get more creative, how mini gol... | 31m 17s | ||||||
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| 3/16/26 |  486: The Room Matters | Follow us on the socials Private Club Radio Instagram Private Club Radio Linkedin Denny Corby Instagram Denny Corby Linkedin | 7m 13s | ||||||
| 3/9/26 |  485: Staff Energy Shapes Member Energy | 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 the front desk to the bar staff to department heads and club leadership, when the team is genuine... | 11m 48s | ||||||
| 3/2/26 |  484: Hardest Part About Your Job No One Sees | 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 that test leadership, and the pressure to keep the club experience smooth on the surface. This episo... | 17m 37s | ||||||
| 2/23/26 |  483: 2026 CMAA World Conference Recap | 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 challenge to turn conference energy into real momentum back at your club in the next 24, 48, 72 hours. F... | 8m 11s | ||||||
| 2/16/26 |  482: Reading the Room at World Conference | 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, and escape the long ones without faking a phone call. You will learn how to gauge the vibe and en... | 11m 22s | ||||||
| 2/9/26 |  481: Own Conference w/ 4 Goal Buckets | 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 to set friend goals, professional friend goals, club goals, and vendor and expo goals, plus smart ... | 15m 06s | ||||||
| 2/2/26 |  480: Before You Book Any Entertainment, Ask These Questions | 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 just talent, how to build a clean run of show around food service and energy flow, and what to confi... | 28m 49s | ||||||
| 1/26/26 |  479: 100 Members In 100 Days w/ Jeff Thomas Corning Country Club | 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 Corning’s master planning journey, including how member surveying shaped the priorities (casual ... | 32m 14s | ||||||
| 1/19/26 |  478: Books That Build Better Leaders | 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, recognizing how leadership issues become behavioral as you rise, protecting your edge, focusing on effort a... | 14m 08s | ||||||
| 1/12/26 |  477: Bringing the Board With You, Why NCA Conference Is the Move This April | 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 pillars, governance, insight, and advocacy. We also talk speaker highlights including Steve Sand... | 32m 30s | ||||||
| 1/5/26 |  476: 16 Relationships Every Club Leader Needs | 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 professional brain trust — people you can count on for honest advice, better decision-making, and fewer me... | 18m 42s | ||||||
| 12/29/25 |  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 co... | 1h 27m 10s | ||||||
| 12/22/25 |  474: My Holiday Gift to Club Leaders: The One Tip That Changes Everything w/ Denny Corby | 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, without relying on your memory or mood. It's not just a productivity hack — it's a trust-builder and r... | 5m 15s | ||||||
| 12/15/25 |  473: Turning Local News into Club Gold w/ Julie Kraft | 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. Whether you’re a GM, a club marketer, a chef, or just someone with a story to share, Julie breaks down... | 1h 13m 13s | ||||||
| 12/8/25 |  472: Turning Your OOO Into Member Engagement w/ Denny Corby | 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 fellow club pro, Sean Bleyl, whose OOO emails use playful subject lines, personal details, and smart ... | 7m 14s | ||||||
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