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Kathy Heil

Kathy Heil is a Partner at StoryTeller Media + Communications. StoryTeller is an inbound marketing agency and video production company based in Minneapolis. Kathy has 26 years of sales experience in both print and digital communications. Kathy blogs about inbound marketing, business development and client relations.

The Top 5 Myths About Private Club Websites: What's Really Holding Back Your Membership Growth

In the competitive world of private clubs, your website serves as your digital front door, often forming the first impression prospective members...

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Digital Transformation: How One Women's Club Revolutionized Their Membership Growth

In today's digital-first world, even the most established organizations need to evolve. This case study examines how a prestigious women's social and...

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7 Ways Membership Directors Can Work Smarter, Not Harder: Lessons from Sugar Mill Country Club

In the private club industry, membership directors often find themselves overwhelmed by manual processes, disorganized systems, and the constant...

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Maximizing Golf Association Success with HubSpot: Practical Applications and Best Practices

In recent years, Allied Golf Associations (AGAs) have adopted HubSpot as their platform for member management, marketing, and operational efficiency....

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The Private Club Guide to HubSpot Success: 14 Mistakes That Cost You Members

If you're responsible for membership growth, retention, or management, and your club uses HubSpot, you might suspect you're only scratching the...

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Building a Pipeline Strategy for Private Club Membership Success

One of the biggest challenges for private clubs—especially those with a real estate component—is keeping prospects engaged throughout their long...

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Creating a Sales-Driven Culture in Private Clubs: Breaking Down the Stigma

For years, private clubs have shied away from the term "sales," believing it to be too commercial or at odds with their exclusive reputation. But in...

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2025's Reality: Your Club's Future Depends on Smart Marketing—Waitlist or Not

Let's talk about something crucial for private clubs in 2025: marketing smartly, whether you've got a waitlist or not. Smart marketing means...

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Your CRM is Your Club’s Competitive Edge

Let’s be honest—would you play 18 holes with just a putter? Of course not. But when you manage your membership pipeline without a sales-focused CRM,...

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Beyond the Brochure: 6 Non-Traditional Marketing Tactics for Clubs

This article was featured by Boardroom Magazine on November 9, 2024. Click here to read the full LinkedIn article. Old-school advertising has never...

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Help Your Club Work Smarter, Not Harder with HubSpot's Free Tools

Private club managers and membership directors face a common challenge: maintaining strong relationships with potential members while efficiently...

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The Top Three Technology Tips for Driving Membership Growth

As a marketing agency specializing in private clubs, we've seen how the right technology can significantly impact membership growth. Every private...

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Unlocking the Power of Storytelling: Why Private Clubs Should Embrace Blogging

For private clubs, blogging might not be the first marketing strategy that comes to mind. However, as Greystone Golf & Country Club Membership...

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The HubSpot INBOUND Stage from 2023

What to Expect at INBOUND 2024: What Marketers Need to Know

Some have “back-to-school” on their minds, but it’s “back to INBOUND” for our team and clients! Whether you're just starting with HubSpot or have...

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Revamping Club Membership: Sandra Petti’s Journey with HubSpot

Membership marketing in the private club world is an ever-present challenge, and Sandra Petti knows it intimately. Petti, the Chief of Staff and...

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Harnessing Technology for Club Success

Harnessing Technology for Club Success: Lessons from Industry Insiders

It's an exciting occasion when professionals from our industry can come together, sharing insights and experiences in a collaborative environment....

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Elevating Private Club Marketing Into the Digital Age

Elevating Private Club Marketing Into the Digital Age

Why does the future of online marketing look different for private clubs compared to now? It's no secret that reaching out to millennials is crucial...

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The Strategic Role of Blogging in Private Club Marketing

From Leads to Loyalty: The Strategic Role of Blogging in Private Clubs

In the ever-evolving digital landscape, blogs have become a powerful tool for private club membership directors looking to drive more membership...

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