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With Herb Lipsman

Lead Clubs That Members Love

Learn practical club and hospitality management skills that improve culture, operations, and relationships.

Effective Club and Hospitality Management
Herb Lipsman

Meet Herb Lipsman

Herb Lipsman is a seasoned club manager with over four decades of experience in the health club and hospitality industry. He has managed diverse facilities, from luxury athletic clubs to golf and country clubs, and is an expert in creating high-performance cultures.

WHAT YOU'LL LEARN

Build a caring culture that helps members and employees feel respected every day.

Handle conflict calmly and make better decisions under pressure.

Use technology in ways that support service, efficiency, and accountability.

Strengthen member loyalty by improving trust, communication, and consistency.

Lead teams with more confidence, clarity, and integrity.

Make smarter financial and operational choices that support long-term success.

Navigate ownership expectations and managing up without losing your leadership style.

What's included

FOUNDATIONSSTRATEGIC LEADERSHIPADVANCED MANAGEMENTEXECUTIVE INSIGHTSCULTURE TOOLSLOYALTY FRAMEWORKSFINANCIAL GUIDANCELEADERSHIP CASES

HOW IT WORKS

1

Start Where You Are

Choose the beginner, intermediate, advanced, or executive path that fits your role and current challenges.

2

Learn Practical Moves

Work through lessons on culture, loyalty, leadership, operations, and financial decisions that you can apply immediately.

3

Grow With Confidence

Use what you learn to lead better conversations, support your team, and create a stronger member experience over time.

Questions

Who is this community for?

It is for club and hospitality leaders, new managers, and aspiring executives who want practical guidance they can use right away.

Is this only for experienced managers?

No. There is a beginner path for new managers, along with intermediate, advanced, and executive-level guidance.

What topics do you cover?

You will find lessons on culture, operations, employee engagement, member loyalty, financial management, technology, conflict, and leadership.

How is the content organized?

The community is organized into four paths, so you can start with the level that matches your experience and move forward from there.

What makes this different?

The guidance comes from decades of real club management experience, with an emphasis on practical decisions and sustainable results.