Ace your career advancement with University Park Country Club’s John Fetsick

John is a Philly guy who has taken to loving his new adopted hometown in Manatee County. He worked in accounting and finance for the Philadelphia Phillies baseball team for 15 years, starting as an intern in the ticketing office and working his way up to director of finance. He and his family relocated to the area in 2020, where he took a position heading up finance and accounting for the University Park Country Club. He was named COO and GM in 2021.  

Business Observer Managing Editor Mark Gordon and John spoke about the challenges in having multiple boards and people in charge with the homeowner associations at UPCC, and how he navigates that. They also talked about his keys to advancing in an organization, which is wrapped around hustle, integrity and paying attention to details. And, of course, John and Mark talked about his passion for all things Philly sports (and cheesesteaks) and the resiliency and character he developed in having grown up there.    

3 Takeaways:

1. (08:40) The power of networking is undeniable
2. (14:30) Lead with empathy
3. (16:20) You have 2 ears and 1 mouth for a reason

Timestamps:

(00:00) This episode is sponsored by Kerkering Barberio!

(00:30) Introducing John Fetsick, COO and General Manager of University Park Country Club

(02:00) How John makes decisions for 2500+ constituents

(06:20) Growing up in Philadelphia and working for the Phillies

(10:22) Lessons from working with the Phillies

(12:30) Putting yourself in position to become Director of Finance

(14:15) What do you look for in leaders?

(16:15) Leadership advice

(18:00) Working in the Moneyball Era

(19:30) Overcoming setbacks

(21:45) Moving from Philadelphia to Sarasota

(24:15) UPCC in 2025

(25:45) Rapid fire questions

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