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.

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Episodes

Monday May 19, 2025

Derek and Tucker dive into the differences between generational club members, their wants and needs, and how to balance out expectations across the board for a more intentional future.
 
 
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Monday May 05, 2025

Derek and Tucker are joined today by Tom Wallace, Partner at KKandW, to shed light on recruitment practices and employee retention for managers looking to grow and cultivate the workplace. 
 
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For more information, visit us at: www.sussner.com

Monday Apr 21, 2025

Derek and Tucker finding the right opportunities to reinvent your brand and how to express your brand with crystal clear clarity. For more information, visit us at: www.sussner.com

Monday Apr 07, 2025

Derek and Tucker are joined today by Don Kovacovich, the General Manager for The Club at Golden Valley, to discuss their rebranding with the team at Sussner. https://www.theclubgv.com/
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Monday Mar 24, 2025

Derek and Tucker analyze how to approach your separate audiences with unified messaging through value propositioning.For more information, visit us at: www.sussner.com

Monday Mar 10, 2025

Derek and Tucker are joined today by Jackie Carpenter, author of People First.For more on Jackie and People First check out:https://threeandjackie.com/For more information, visit us at: www.sussner.com

Monday Feb 24, 2025

Derek and Tucker discuss when to celebrate milestones and how to best utilize your history while looking towards the future. For more information, visit us at: www.sussner.com

Monday Feb 10, 2025

Derek and Tucker have the pleasure to speak with Ricky L. Potts Jr. about how powerful moments can be for your club members. For more information, visit us at: www.sussner.com

Monday Jan 27, 2025

Derek and Tucker discuss pivotal key moments in your legacy and how to transform your story through renovation. For more information, visit us at: www.sussner.com

Monday Jan 13, 2025

Derek and Tucker highlight how your members relate to your club and branding.For more information, visit us at: www.sussner.com

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