The Notable Exchange with Jeff Dekruif of Financially Astute Clubs
In this episode, Jackie Carpenter sits down with Jeff Dekruit, co-founder of Financially Astute Clubs, to unpack why so many clubs struggle with financial health and what the best ones do differently. Drawing on decades working in finance for the world's largest golf management firm, Jeff breaks down the systems, governance, and culture that separate a thriving club from one running on broken processes.
Clubs are the second most capital-intensive industry in the world. This conversation is about treating them that way.
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Why Club Culture Has Nothing to Do With Happiness | Dr. Jessica Kriegel
Your job isn't to make your employees happy, it's to manage their beliefs.
Dr. Jessica Kriegel, bestselling author, keynote speaker, and Chief Strategy Officer at Culture Partners, has spent nearly four decades researching what actually drives culture change. The answer isn't ping pong tables, pizza parties, or Starbucks gift cards. It's the experiences leaders create that shape how people think, and thinking is what drives action, and action is what drives results.
For club leaders navigating staff retention, member experience, and an industry increasingly in the public eye around wealth and AI, this one is worth your time. Because culture isn't about happiness, it's about belief.
Episode 02 - The City and Yacht Club Resurgence with Frank Vain
Explore the resurgence of city clubs and yacht clubs with Jackie Carpenter and Frank Vain in November’s episode of The Notable Exchange.
Episode 01 - Member Discipline with Tom Wallace of KK&W
Join Jackie Carpenter and Tom Wallace as they discuss the ground floor problems facing clubs today
Join Jackie Carpenter and Tom Wallace as they discuss protecting club culture through member discipline.