Club Benchmarking Blog

Article · Sep 21, 2021

The Annual Agenda: Mapping Your Path to Success

After more than a decade of supporting private clubs on the journey to strategic governance, we are convinced that it would be impossible to ...

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Article · Sep 2, 2021

Board Orientations: The Formula for Effective Governance

Private clubs operate in an industry that is highly fragmented and they are far more complex than revenues might suggest. Constitutions, bylaws and ...

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Article · Aug 19, 2021

Transformative Investment: What's This Going to Cost Us?

Transformative investments of millions of dollars are reshaping private club campuses everywhere, and “What’s this going to cost?” is a question ...

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Article · Apr 25, 2020

Market Update: Residential Real Estate in a COVID Economy

"We can't control the wind, but we can adjust the sails." I don't sail much any more, but that adage definitely speaks to me as I reflect on what ...

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Article · Mar 26, 2020

Spring 2020: Crisis or Opportunity?

Now Might Be a Good Time to Rethink Your Club’s Business Model... Over the coming weeks and months, clubs will be faced with lost revenue due to ...

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Article · Mar 20, 2020

Guiding Your Board Through an Economic Downturn

Originally published by the National Club Association in the Fall 2019 issue of Club Business Magazine. Prior to joining Club Benchmarking as CEO in ...

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Article · Mar 5, 2020

Diagnosis: Chronic Senioritis

Is your "Senior" membership category out of balance? How are fees and policies related to that category impacting the club's financial health? CB ...

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Article · Mar 13, 2019

Club Amenities: Follow the Yellow Slice

Originally published by the National Club Association, Club Director Magazine

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Article · Oct 18, 2018

Capital Investment Trends in Private Clubs

Originally published in NCA Club Director Magazine Fall 2018 CLUB BENCHMARKING DATA REVEALS a “Tale of Three Cities” happening in the club industry, ...

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Article · May 18, 2018

Ready to Build a Bright Future for Your Club?Just Say NO to DIY Capital Reserve Study

Originally published by BoardRoom Magazine March/April 2018

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