Private clubs are uniquely capital-intensive, with property and equipment values often exceeding annual revenue by 283%. Yet, many clubs manage these massive balance sheets using outdated, static tools. Because more than 70% of a club’s value is tied up in these assets (many of which are fully depreciated but still in use), relying on reactive planning leads to sudden failures, member dissatisfaction and funding crises.
New tech-enabled frameworks can help integrate capital, governance, people, member experience and financial health into one "living" model. This approach moves beyond simple capital reserve studies to show exactly how operations, initiation fees and capital dues cover long-term depreciation and growth.
We will share case studies from some of the nation’s most prestigious clubs. You'll see firsthand how executives are using data-driven clarity to align their goals, eliminate the "planning gap” and ensure every capital dollar spent directly reinforces the club’s long-term market positioning.
Learn how to transition to a sustainable financial engine by systematizing your asset register to eliminate guesswork, identifying funding gaps by comparing long-term needs against debt capacity and entrance fees, and using strategic facilities planning to ensure every dollar spent reinforces your club’s market positioning and member preferences.
Presented by:
Ryan Doerr, Founder and Chief Executive Officer, Strategic Club Solutions
Damian J. Esparza, Founder and Chief Executive Officer, SmartProperty
Mike J. Dee, Director of Property Development, SmartProperty
Moderated by:
John C. Good, Director, Events, Technology & Member Engagement, National Club Association
This webcast is free to current NCA Member Clubs’ Staff and Board of Directors, and $99 for non-NCA Members.