ClubLIFE Podcast
The Club Life Podcast tackles all of the burning issues within the club industry, and features unique personalities and experts in their field.
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Episodes
Monday Apr 28, 2025
Monday Apr 28, 2025
Twin Towns Services Club Director Ragina Rogers discusses her experiences joining the board of the Club as a proud Indigenous woman and how important it is to have directors from all walks of life. She also discusses the vibrant live music scene at Twin Towns – where the likes of Pink, Tina Turner, Roy Orbison and Johnny Cash have performed – as well as the pride she feels to serve on the board of a club that goes above and beyond to support the veteran community.
Monday Apr 07, 2025
Monday Apr 07, 2025
Surf Life Saving NSW CEO Steve Pearce discusses his extensive career in the emergency services sector and what it is like to lead one of the most iconic and trusted organisations in Australia, as well as the relationship between Surf Life Saving NSW and the registered club industry. He also discusses his work/life balance in such a demanding position, and away from work an unusual TV show that he refuses to miss an episode of.
Monday Mar 24, 2025
Monday Mar 24, 2025
Workers Lifestyle Group CEO Morgan Stewart discusses diversification strategies and navigating red tape, as well as the sage advice he received from another club CEO that transformed his perspective on working in a team. He also talks about growing up in New Zealand, serving in the armed forces and one of his more unusual hobbies.
Monday Mar 10, 2025
Monday Mar 10, 2025
Dedes Waterfront Group Managing Director Con Dedes talks about growing up in clubs and how his parents influenced his love of the hospitality industry. He also shares what it was like being born with a congenital heart issue, as well as how he and his wife Kerrie spend their time when they are not busy managing eight restaurants!
Monday Feb 24, 2025
Monday Feb 24, 2025
ClubsNSW Deputy Chair Ron Coskerie opens up about his late father and their time serving on a club board together, his rugby league career and his thoughts on the future of the registered club industry.
Tuesday Dec 10, 2024
Tuesday Dec 10, 2024
Peter Negus retired in 2022 after 17 years as Secretary Manager of Club North Haven — but he’s kept his finger firmly on the industry’s pulse since then. In the last episode of the ClubLIFE Podcast for 2024, he discusses the challenges facing clubs, his proudest career moments and, of course, how he earned the nickname ‘Nugget’.
Tuesday Nov 26, 2024
Tuesday Nov 26, 2024
Melissa Ellery and Greg Todd — the President and Secretary Manager of Coledale RSL — describe how they managed to save the beloved Club from permanent closure, with the help of their dedicated community. They also discuss the true value of volunteers, the support they’ve received from the industry and more.
Tuesday Nov 12, 2024
Tuesday Nov 12, 2024
Bathurst RSL CEO Peter Sargent talks about the true value of the RSL brand, the Club’s strong relationship with the Sub-Branch and their support of the veteran community. He also discusses diversification strategies and his unique hobbies outside of work.
Monday Oct 28, 2024
Monday Oct 28, 2024
Campbelltown Catholic Club CEO Michael Lavorato reflects on his 35 years at the Club and how the industry has evolved. He also discusses the joy of becoming a grandfather and reveals why Catholic clubs are still relevant in an increasingly secular society.
Monday Oct 14, 2024
Monday Oct 14, 2024
In this episode of the ClubLIFE Podcast, Mounties Group CEO Dale Hunt sits down with host Darren Flynn to discuss his role running one of the country’s biggest club groups, as well as some of his career highlights and his life away from the industry.