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452: Management by Wandering Around: Mentorship, Member Magic, and Mistakes with Rollie Carlson
Monday, 28 July, 2025
In this episode of Private Club Radio, we chat with Rollie Carlson, Managing Director of the Upper Midwest CMAA Chapter and a longtime leader in the private club industry. With a career spanning from senior-level retail marketing to general management at top clubs, Rollie brings a rare mix of operational insight, people-first leadership, and a deep passion for mentorship.We talk what makes a great club professional, not just in skills, but in mindset.Rollie shares lessons from his time with American Golf Corporation, his years running Hudson Golf Club and St. Cloud Country Club, and how he’s spent the past decade growing one of CMAA’s most respected regional chapters.Key themes include:Why “yes” should always be your starting pointThe biggest career mistake young professionals makeHow to build trust across teams and generationsAnd why Rollie’s “management by wandering around” philosophy still worksYou’ll also hear powerful insights on work-life synergy, creating culture from the ground up, and how to spot (and be) a great mentee.Whether you’re a student, a mid-level manager, or a seasoned GM, this episode is full of real-world wisdom and practical leadership takeaways—delivered with warmth, wit, and Rollie’s signature sincerity. Follow us on the socials Private Club Radio InstagramPrivate Club Radio Linkedin Denny Corby Instagram Denny Corby Linkedin
