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 ...
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 bet...
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…
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 constr...
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 professional…
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. Wh...
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 busi…
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 ...
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 episod...
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 bi…
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 o...
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, H…
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 sto...
So you want those letters after your name—CCM, CCE, maybe even MCM—but you’re not sure where to start, how long it takes, or if it’s even worth it? This episode answers all your certification questions. This week on The Priva...
We break down why a short, friendly, and current voicemail can shape first impressions and speed up callbacks, especially in the club world where every touchpoint matters. Practical tips help you record a clear greeting, set ...
From bussing tables at Circus Pizza to leading top private clubs, Bridget Eckert, CCM has lived every side of hospitality. In this episode, she and Denny Corby dive into what it takes to build a career you’re proud of — one r...
Ever watch the room drift during a seven-minute bio read? We’ve all been there, so we/me (host Denny Corby) built a reliable way to introduce speakers that actually lifts the energy, respects the audience, and makes your gue...
Seasonal staffing doesn’t have to be a yearly crisis. In this episode, we sit down with Carly Eglin (CEO of Seasonal Connect) and Keith Pabian (Founding Partner of Pabian Law) to break down how private clubs can finally get i...
What happens when you throw over 30 club professionals into BMW M cars and let them rip around a professional racetrack? Pure magic—and unexpected leadership lessons that no conference room could ever provide. Management in M...
Ever feel like you are not good enough, even when you are? In this episode, GM Kent Johnson opens up about his personal experience with imposter syndrome as a leader in the private club world. We talk honestly about the voice of self-doubt that can show up even after years of success, and what it r…
How do you go from college intern to banquet manager before 30 — and actually lead with confidence? In this episode of Private Club Radio, we’re joined by Mikayla Luby, a rising star in the private club industry, who shares her journey from hospitality student to full-time banquet manager at a majo…
Ever wondered what it’s like to run a private club that functions more like a municipality than a clubhouse? In this episode, GM Joe Smith takes us deep into the world of Florida HOAs where leadership isn’t just about member...
What happens when chandeliers, mahogany bars, and 150 years of tradition collide with TikTok and influencers? That’s the story unfolding at The Austin Club under the leadership of Paul Kornfeind, MCM, CCE. In this episode of ...
Want a packed room and zero complaints after comedy night? Learn how to: Book talent your members actually loveAvoid the AV pitfalls that kill energySet expectations that save your inboxBudget for the headline act, not just the dinner Comedy night should be a club highlight, not a source of member …