World Class Speakers
The most distinguished leaders from the hospitality industry and beyond join us for expertly moderated discussions, offering invaluable insights into the strategies that drive success. Learn directly from those at the forefront of excellence, equipping yourself with the knowledge and tools to elevate your career, advance with confidence, and achieve more.
Targeted Workshops
Elevate your expertise as we dive deep into real-world challenges, opportunities, and solutions guided by our presenters' focused insights. These dynamic monthly discussions foster collaboration, ignite innovation, and empower you with the strategies needed to overcome obstacles and achieve greater success together.
A Network Like No Other
The Director’s Club is an exclusive community of industry leaders, dedicated to educating, inspiring, and shaping the future of success in the Racquets and Hospitality Industry. This exclusive network ignites powerful connections, fosters groundbreaking insights, and sets the stage for the next level of excellence!
Discussion Schedule
07/20/2026 / @7:00PM EST. - "The Value Conversation - Compensation, Growth & Leadership at Clubs"
Featuring Tony D' Errico
There are conversations happening every day throughout the club and hospitality industry that rarely get said out loud. Conversations about value. About leadership. About burnout. About compensation. About growth. About why some professionals continue to rise while others feel stuck despite years of dedication and success.
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For years, many leaders in clubs and hospitality have focused solely on delivering results, creating experiences, building teams, and doing whatever it takes to make operations successful. Yet one question continues to quietly sit in the background for so many professionals across the industry…are we truly valuing leadership the way we should?
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That is exactly why this discussion matters.
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Join us Monday, June 22nd at 7pm EST. for Meeting 50, “The Value Conversation,” for an honest and timely conversation with Tony D'Errico as we dive into one of the most important discussions facing the industry today: how leadership, compensation, culture, and long-term success all connect.
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This is not meant to be a polished presentation or surface-level discussion. It is a real conversation that the industry needs to have. A conversation about how clubs can continue evolving, how professionals can position themselves for greater opportunities, and how leadership in hospitality has changed dramatically over the last several years.
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Tony brings decades of experience and perspective from working alongside some of the most respected clubs and hospitality organizations in the country. His understanding of club operations, leadership development, executive growth, and the business side of hospitality creates a perspective that is both practical and incredibly powerful.
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We will explore what success in clubs truly looks like today. Not just financially, but culturally and professionally. We will touch on why compensation conversations matter more than ever, why retaining and developing great people has become one of the industry’s greatest challenges, and why the future of hospitality leadership will require a completely different mindset than in years past.
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This discussion is going to resonate deeply because it speaks directly to the realities people are experiencing every day inside clubs across the country. Some conversations are simply worth listening to… and this is one!
08/17/2026 / @7:00PM EST. - "The Next Move" Positioning yourself for your greatest opportunity!
Featuring - Len Simard, Jonathan Sarosiek, Harry Gilbert
The most important opportunities in your career rarely arrive when you are looking for them. They appear when your leadership, your relationships, your reputation, and your preparation have quietly positioned you to step into something greater.
That is exactly why this conversation matters. We are proud to welcome the team from KKW, the world's largest search and consulting firm dedicated to hospitality, for a discussion that every leader, regardless of title, tenure, or career stage needs to hear.
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Whether your next opportunity is six months away, six years away, or something you haven't even imagined yet, the work of preparing for it begins today. The leaders who consistently rise are not simply the most talented. They are the ones who have intentionally invested in their network, cultivated authentic relationships, developed a reputation for excellence, and continually challenged themselves to grow beyond their current role. They understand that careers are not built by chance. They are built through purpose, consistency, and the decisions made long before the next opportunity presents itself.
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This conversation will pull back the curtain on what separates leaders who are simply successful from those who become impossible to overlook. You'll gain valuable insight into what organizations are searching for in today's hospitality leaders, how executive search firms identify exceptional talent, and what you can do now to ensure you are positioning yourself for future success. More importantly, you'll discover why your personal brand, your daily leadership habits, and the relationships you build throughout your career often become your greatest competitive advantage.
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Our mission has always been bigger than helping leaders succeed in the jobs they have today. The DCA exists to help build the careers, relationships, and leadership legacies that will define the future of our industry. This discussion represents exactly that mission. It is an opportunity to hear directly from the people who have helped shape the careers of countless executives across hospitality and who understand, better than anyone, what separates good leaders from transformational ones.
If you aspire to lead at a higher level, broaden your influence, create new opportunities, or simply become more intentional about your professional journey, this is a conversation you cannot afford to miss. Your next move will not be determined when the phone rings with an opportunity. It will be determined by the leader you choose to become long before that call ever comes. The future belongs to those who prepare for it, and this discussion could be the conversation that changes the trajectory of your career.
09/28/2026 / @7:00PM EST. - "The Cost of Greatness- What the world never sees!"
Featuring - Ryan Harrison
Every extraordinary achievement comes with a price that few people ever witness. We celebrate championships, rankings, trophies, and moments of glory, but rarely do we stop to consider the years of sacrifice, heartbreak, discipline, uncertainty, and relentless commitment required to stand among the very best in the world.
Behind every great athlete is a story that extends far beyond the scoreboard, a story of resilience, family, perseverance, and an unwavering belief in a dream that many would have considered impossible. That is exactly why this conversation with former Top 40 ATP professional Ryan Harrison promises to be as memorable as it is powerful!
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This is not a discussion about forehands, rankings, or match statistics. It is a conversation about what greatness truly demands. It is about the countless early mornings when no one was watching, the setbacks that tested every ounce of determination, the pressure of competing on the biggest stages in the world, and the emotional toll that accompanies the pursuit of excellence. Ryan's journey is a remarkable reminder that success is never accidental. It is earned through years of sacrifice, countless moments of doubt, and the courage to continue moving forward when quitting would have been the easier choice.
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Perhaps even more inspiring than Ryan's accomplishments on the court is the role his family played in helping him become the man and competitor he is today. Behind every successful leader are people who believe, encourage, sacrifice, and carry the weight of the journey alongside them. This discussion will explore the incredible impact of family, the importance of surrounding yourself with people who challenge and support you, and why no one reaches the highest levels alone. It is a powerful reminder that while individual achievement may earn the headlines, lasting success is almost always built by a team.
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The lessons shared during this conversation extend far beyond professional tennis. Every leader, every executive, every professional, and every person pursuing excellence will find themselves somewhere in Ryan's story. His experiences reveal universal truths about leadership, adversity, resilience, humility, and the pursuit of something bigger than yourself. Whether you are leading a club, building a business, mentoring a team, or striving to become the very best version of yourself, the insights from this discussion will stay with you long after it concludes.
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