# Ep 113: The Cost of Solving Before Understanding

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Podcast: [Clubs Made Meaningful](https://stenobird.com/podcast/clubs-made-meaningful-5574749)
Published: 2026-05-18T09:00:00+00:00
Episode link: https://brands-made-meaningful.podbean.com/e/ep-113-the-cost-of-solving-before-understanding/
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Duration seconds: 2218

## Resource

A new website won't save you. Neither will a new logo, a pickleball court, or a redesigned menu if you haven't defined the problem you're trying to solve. Are you mistaking a solution for a diagnosis? Whether you're a GM navigating a board pushing for quick fixes, a club leader sensing something is off but unsure where to start, this episode gives you a framework to slow down before you speed up. Because the clubs that invest wisely aren't the ones with the fastest answers. They're the ones who asked the right questions first. For more information, visit www.sussner.com #PrivateClub #ClubIndustry #LeadershipPodcast #Branding #BrandingStrategies #ClubsMadeMeaningful

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