From Club Manager to Consultant Guru with Tom Wallace

The GIG Podcast

Would you believe that the Club Management industry is one of the most challenging and difficult industries to succeed in? It takes a special type of person to thrive, and Tom Wallace is one of those people. With a career that spans from a young 14-year-old shoe shiner to his current role as a partner at one of the most respected consulting firms in the golf industry, Tom Wallace has seen it all.

On this episode of The GIG Podcast, Tom reveals his secrets to success and how he has successfully transitioned from a club manager to a consultant. He also outlines the traits that are critical for successful club management in this day and age, and how to find and work with great mentors. Be sure to tune in as Tom takes us through his career journey and provides some excellent insight into the world of Club Management.

"I always tell young people, if you're somewhere where you're not learning and you're not growing, you need to leave." - Tom Wallace

In this episode, you will learn about:

· Developing a Career in the Golf Industry: Learn from Tom Wallace's journey from club manager to consultant and his advice for young professionals on how to find a mentor and approach networking.

· Club Management Traits for Success: Understand the importance of self-awareness, mentorship and the necessary skill sets for successful club management in today’s world.

· The Role of a Club Manager: Discover how to be a “thought partner” for the members of a club and the importance of being creative, forceful, and respectful in disagreement.

About Tom Wallace

Before joining KOPPLIN KUEBLER & WALLACE in 2014, Tom served in club management at some of the country’s most recognized private clubs. Tom’s club management career spans over 25 years in the private golf, country, and community club industry.

Most recently Tom served as the General Manager/Chief Executive Officer for The Club at Mediterra in Naples, FL. He also applied his leadership skills for a decade as the General Manager/Chief Administrative Officer at Oakmont Country Club in Oakmont, PA, where the club, under his guidance, hosted three major championships in a seven-year period, including the 2010 U.S. Women’s Open, the 2007 U.S. Open and the 2003 U.S. Amateur. The USGA regarded the 2007 U.S. Open Championship as the “Gold Standard Open” for the modern era. Prior to that Tom spent fourteen years at The Country Club in Pepper Pike, OH.

In 2007, Tom received the Excellence in Club Management Award as the top performing manager, presented annually by McMahon Group, Club + Resort Business, National Club Association, and voted on by a panel of industry experts.

He has also been active in the Club Managers Association of America (CMAA) including numerous committee roles locally and nationally and served as the Pittsburgh Chapter President in 2010.

Are you a Club Manager looking to find a way to achieve career development success, but feeling stuck? If so, this episode is for you! Discover the traits of successful club management and how to develop a career in the golf industry with Tom Wallace on this episode of The GIG Podcast. Gain insight on how to be a thought partner for club members, the importance of self-awareness, mentorship and networking, and the essential skill sets for success.

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