Clubs Made Meaningful
What transforms a private club from good to unforgettable? It's not just the facilities—it's the meaning behind them. Clubs Made Meaningful is the essential resource for private club leaders who want to understand how belonging drives member satisfaction, loyalty, and long-term value—the strategic dimension most clubs overlook. Hosted by Sussner, a strategy and design partner helping private clubs turn brand clarity into member belonging, each episode brings together club leaders and industry experts to explore how strategy, culture, and brand come together to build both sides of member value—Access (the tangible experiences and amenities) and Belonging (the emotional connection that creates loyalty and advocacy)—and why brand clarity should guide capital decisions, not the other way around. When clubs align what they offer with what members feel, meaningful things happen: stronger culture, sustained waiting lists, and the confidence to build a future worth celebrating. For club leaders defining what membership truly means today. For more on Sussner, visit sussner.com.
Episodes
"We've always done it this way" might be the seven words of a dying organization—unless what you've always done actually means something.
Join Derek and Tucker as they untangle one of the most contentious challenges facing private clubs: knowing the difference between trad...
Join Derek and Tucker as they sit down with Sean Bleyl, Client Development Executive at MembersFirst, to explore how private clubs can transform their digital presence into something truly meaningful. Sean shares real stories from the field to reveal how the best clubs are planning their digital communications strategy years in advance, treating it as essential as any clubhouse renovation.
Whether you're a general manager navigatin...
This episode explores the role of board members as long-term stewards, discussing why confident leadership, clear vision, and mission-driven decision making matter more than seeking constant member approval.
Derek & Tucker sit down with club industry veteran Kevin Carroll of Peacock + Lewis to discuss a wealth of understanding when it comes to the indispensable assets for your club design.
On today's episode, Sussner sits down to take a deep look at Club Communities and the continuous cycle of club member recruiting through the eyes of the often most overlooked and most valuable asset - the new club member. These members are often your strongest advocate, but do they know your club's true identity? Find our insights on today's episode of Club's Made Meaningful.
Sussner sits down with Jake Vogt, the head golf professional at the Club at Golden Valley, about the importance of creating lasting member value in private clubs. They discuss the role of a golf pro, the significance of merchandising in enhancing member experience, and the challenges of navigating branding changes.
Welcome to Clubs Made Meaningful. A podcast by Sussner where strategy, culture, and brand come together to create real belonging. Today we take a look back on all we've learned for private club branding.
Meet Clubs Made Meaningful - The Podcast by Sussner meant to help you discover your club, your members, and what they stand for. For more information, visit us at: www.sussner.com
Derek and Tucker discuss why forward-thinking clubs invest in branding, blending tradition with intentional evolution to stay relevant and attract right-fit members.
Derek and Tucker dive in to creating foundational clarity for you and your team. For more information, visit us at: www.sussner.com
Derek and Tucker dive in to creating foundational clarity for you and your team. For more information, visit us at: www.sussner.com
Derek and Tucker are joined by Skip Avery, a Club Development Director, to discuss his wealth of experience in guiding clubs towards their true identity. For more information, visit us at: www.sussner.com
Derek and Tucker discuss how to strengthen your culture through brand analysis and club perception.
For more information, visit us at: www.sussner.com
Derek and Tucker are joined by Amy Dailey to discuss the intersection between club branding and marketing from the perspective of a member. For more information, visit us at: www.sussner.com
Derek and Tucker discuss the intricacies and challenges of creating and maintaining perception in the private club industry. For more information, visit us at: www.sussner.com
Derek and Tucker are joined by Drew Rogers, a seasoned golf course architect, to explore the intricate relationship between golf course design, identity, and culture. For more information, visit us at: www.sussner.com To learn more about Drew Rogers:
https://www.jdrewrogers.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/drewrogers1/ https://www.instagram.com/drewrogers8499/Derek and Tucker break down unique approaches to applying your brand to your marketing to attract the right fit. For more information, visit us at: www.sussner.com
Derek and Tucker are joined today by Craig Pratt to discuss finding the courage to challenge the status quo. For more information, visit us at: www.sussner.com
Derek and Tucker take a look at steps you can take to ensure you aren't selling your club short. For more information, visit us at: www.sussner.com
Chris Coulter, Vice President of Club Consulting with the McMahon Group, joins Derek and Tucker to discuss the intersection of branding and consulting in the private club space. For more information, visit us at: www.sussner.com
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