454: Today’s Top Membership Risks w/ Dan Klimek Member Vetting

Private Club Radio Show

Who's really trying to join your club?
What secrets lie beneath that polished application and those glowing references?
Dan Klimek from Kennis Member Vetting pulls back the curtain on what truly comprehensive member screening can reveal and the results might shock you.
Traditional background checks barely scratch the surface.
Regulated by employment laws, they're limited in scope and depth. But when vetting potential club members, these restrictions don't apply, allowing for investigations that peel back layers of carefully constructed personas to reveal who applicants truly are when they believe no one's watching.
The conversation explores fascinating current trends emerging in member applications: pandemic PPP loan fraud that's only now surfacing, increasingly polarized political personas that might clash with club culture, and those mysterious "ghost accounts" – hidden online profiles where seemingly normal applicants participate in fringe communities. Perhaps most concerning are those joining with ulterior motives – not for the camaraderie or shared interests, but to gain access to wealthy members for business opportunities.
Most revealing are the detailed examples shared throughout: body camera footage showing how applicants behave during police encounters (a preview of potential club behavior), individuals maintaining completely separate online identities, and those with extensive litigation histories they've carefully omitted from applications. These real-world cases demonstrate how one problematic member can drive others away from facilities, causing financial and cultural damage far exceeding the cost of proper vetting.
While many clubs overlook this crucial step in membership screening, more are recognizing its value – particularly smaller clubs where each member represents a larger percentage of the community. With service options ranging from basic packages to comprehensive investigations, clubs of all sizes can now access professional vetting that protects their unique culture and ensures new members enhance rather than detract from the experience.
Ready to discover what might be hiding in your applicant pool?
Visit membervetting.com to request a sample report and see firsthand how thorough screening could protect your club's future.

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Chapters

1. Introduction to Member Vetting (00:00:00)

2. Detecting Potential Problem Members (00:03:45)

3. The Multi-Layered Investigation Process (00:08:11)

4. Current Trends in Member Applications (00:18:31)

5. Deep Diving into Applicant Backgrounds (00:28:49)

6. Pricing and Service Packages (00:38:16)

7. Protecting Club Culture and Closing (00:45:39)