GBN University Podcast

In this episode, host Spencer Clouatre sits down with Jim Nittoli, Director of Golf at San Antonio Country Club, for a conversation that goes far beyond the golf shop. Jim shares how his background as an accountant shaped the way he approaches club leadership, from learning to build and defend a budget, to using financial transparency to earn trust with boards, committees,...

In this episode of the GBN University Podcast, guest host Taylor Ramiz, merchandiser at Manasquan River Golf Club, sits down with BJ Maloy, founder and CEO of Evolve Golf, to discuss the evolution of custom event gifting in private clubs. Maloy shares Evolve Golf's twenty-year journey from a compostable golf tee maker to a full custom-works studio, offering practical advic...

Host Spencer Clouatre interviews Warren West, Director of Golf at the Country Club of Virginia, about leadership, mentorship, and career development after West’s 35-year rise from assistant pro to director. West recounts choosing economics, entering the golf industry during the early-1990s recession, and his mentor, that shaped his view that golf is ultimately a people bus...

Retired Colonel Spencer Clouatre hosts the GBN University Podcast with guest Tyler Gosselin, Director of Golf at Greensboro Country Club in North Carolina, who discusses his Vermont roots and hospitality upbringing in a family bed-and-breakfast. Gosselin outlines his career path, emphasizing making people feel welcome and mentoring staff to deliver consistent member experi...

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Taylor Ramiz interviews Charles Beurmann, Director of Golf at the Cullasaja Club, about his career path through private clubs and his focus on merchandising. Beurmann describes how club retail has evolved toward dedicated merchandisers as shopping habits changed, and emphasizes relationship-based selling a...