The ModGolf Podcast
Host Colin Weston explores the future of golf through conversations with the visionaries and influencers that are shaking up the sport.
Displaying Episode 121 - 130 of 152 in total of The ModGolf Podcast with the tag “entrepreneurship”.
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The Emergence of The Golf Industry "Mompreneur" - Gia Bocra Liwski / Golf Experiences for Her (055)
January 4th, 2019 | Season 5 | 41 mins 48 secs
#growgolf, #inviteher, entrepreneurship, future of golf, golf channel, golf experiences for her, innovation, modgolf, modgolfpodcast, mompreneur, sheeo, startup, women golfers, women-led startup, womens golf
Driven by her love for golf instruction, broadcast journalism, event hosting and elegant hospitality experiences, Gia Bocra Liwski took the entrepreneurial leap to create her company: Golf Experiences For Her. On this episode we hear how Gia gained the insights and built the courage to launch her business, all while juggling the pressures and responsibility of raising three young children.
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Shots In The Night at Indian Wells Golf Resort - Steve Rosen / Troon Golf (054)
December 19th, 2018 | Season 5 | 40 mins 56 secs
#growgolf, colin weston, dave shultz, entrepreneurship, future of golf, golf channel, indian wells golf resort, innovation, modgolf, modgolfpodcast, nextlinks, pga, shots in the night, startup, steve rosen, troon, usga, we are golf
How do you introduce an ocean of "non-golfers" to a sport with a reputation of being elitist and intimidating? Indian Wells Golf Resort General Manager Steve Rosen stepped outside the golf industry box and took an entrepreneurial approach to solving the problem. Listen in as Steve describes how they transformed the under-utilized elements of their golf resort to create an immersive, multi-sensory experience called Shots In The Night.
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How Virtual Reality Will Influence The Future of Golf - Dogu Taskiran / Stanbol Studios (053)
December 7th, 2018 | Season 5 | 40 mins 4 secs
#growgolf, ar, ar/vr, augmented reality, dogu taskiran, drive shack, entrepreneurship, future of golf, golf channel, innovation, mixed reality, modgolf, modgolfpodcast, mr, nextlinks, pga, stambol, stambol studios, startup, topgolf, usga, virtual reality, vr, vr/ar, we are golf
“Virtual Reality can trigger both people’s imagination and intense emotions, creating a bond between the experience and yourself”. This episode we speak with Stanbol Studios CEO Dogu Taskiran about how Virtual, Augmented and Mixed Reality will impact and influence the future of golf entertainment experiences, fan participation and game performance improvement.
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Building Elegantly Simple Solutions to Solve Complex Problems - Mike Zisman / CEO of Golf Genius (052)
November 25th, 2018 | Season 5 | 48 mins 52 secs
#growgolf, entrepreneurship, future of golf, golf channel, golf genius, innovation, michael zisman, mike zisman, modgolf, modgolfpodcast, pga, startup, steve mona, usga, we are golf
Passion, persistence and patience. With over 40 years of entrepreneurial experience and a Ph.D. in Decision Sciences, these are the "3 Ps" Michael Zisman tells aspiring entrepreneurs are crucial for sustained success. This episode we talk to the Founder and CEO of Golf Genius Software to learn the secret sauce that has enabled him to build several successful technology companies from the ground up.
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Embracing Technology and Diversity to Create a Bright Future For Golf - Jared Williams
November 16th, 2018 | Season 5 | 41 mins 1 sec
#growgolf, entrepreneurship, future of golf, golf channel, innovation, jared williams, jay karen, kris hart, millennial task force, modgolf, modgolfpodcast, ncgoa, pga, startup, steve mona, usga, we are golf
This week Colin speaks with Jared Williams, Director of Advocacy with The National Golf Course Owner's Association. We explore the history of online tee time booking and how the early negative impact on golf course revenues led to Jared's role overseeing "The Consumer Reports for Course Owners" to ensure a fair marketplace. We also dig deep into how golf is looking outside the game to create experiences that resonate with a younger, more diverse audience.
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Sharing Stories From Her Entrepreneurial Journey - Joanne Cloak / Founder and CEO of JoFit (050)
October 31st, 2018 | Season 5 | 40 mins 55 secs
#growgolf, entrepreneurship, female founder, future of golf, golf apparel, golf channel, innovation, joanne cloak, jofit, modgolf, modgolfpodcast, startup, woman entrepreneur, womens fashion, womens golf, womens golf clothes
We kick off Season 5 hearing the amazing entrepreneurial journey of Joanne Cloak, Founder and CEO of the women's golf apparel brand JoFit. Creating JoFit to solve her own personal problem to find fashionable, athletic women's golf wear that actually fits properly, Joanne shares her engaging story this week on The ModGolf Podcast.
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BONUS Episode: Season 4 Wrap Up / Season 5 Preview
October 24th, 2018 | Season 4 | 20 mins 47 secs
aimee cho, callaway, entrepreneurship, footjoy, future of golf, gcsaa, golf and life, golf apparel, golf channel, golf podcast, golf with aimee, innovation, jay karen, kinona, michael breed, modgolf, modgolfpodcast, national golf day, ngcoa, pga show, rhett evans, startup, topgolf, wearegolf, women's golf day, womens fashion, womens golf, womens golf clothes
Well, that's a wrap for Season 4 of The ModGolf Podcast! Our passionate team of content creators are feverishly working on your next twelve episodes for Season 5, which launches on October 31. We heard some amazing stories from a diverse group of guests who discussed how technology, entertainment experiences, music, celebrity, hospitality and community building intersect to shape the future of golf.
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Innovation Stories From The Las Vegas PGA Fashion & Demo Experience (049)
August 29th, 2018 | Season 4 | 1 hr 57 secs
#growgolf, adaptive golfers, callaway, entrepreneurship, ezeegolf, footjoy, future of golf, gianna rojas, golf apparel, golf channel, innovation, jofit, kinona, las vegas golf, mizzen+main, modgolf, modgolfpodcast, p2 golf products, pga, pga show, range ball, reed exhibitions, startup, the modgolf podcast, topgolf, topgolf las vegas, womens fashion, womens golf, womens golf clothes
Our host Colin Weston travels to Las Vegas to reveal this year's best golf innovation and entrepreneurship stories at The PGA Fashion & Demo Experience.
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Creating Unique Moments For New Golfers - Donna Hoffman / Women on Course (048)
August 16th, 2018 | Season 4 | 38 mins
#growgolf, donna hoffman, entrepreneurship, future of golf, golf channel, golf travel, innovation, modgolf, modgolfpodcast, startup, women entrepreneur, women founders, women on course, women startup, womens golf, womens golf clothes, womens golf events, womens travel
How do you introduce women to a sport with a reputation of being unwelcoming and intimidating? Women on Course Founder Donna Hoffman is cracking the code by creating a community-based golf events platform that harnesses "The Power of Shared Experiences". Listen in as Donna shares the entrepreneurial insights that allowed her to tap into the expanding yet still under-served market segment of women's golf.
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Shaping An Innovative Approach For Women’s Golf Apparel - KINONA (047)
August 8th, 2018 | Season 4 | 41 mins 11 secs
#growgolf, #mykinonastyle, entrepreneurship, future of golf, golf and life, golf apparel, golf channel, innovation, kinona, modgolf, modgolfpodcast, startup, womens fashion, womens golf, womens golf clothes
“It became really clear to us that there wasn’t a golf apparel brand out there that spoke to us, which was the inspiration for creating KINONA”. Founders Tami Fujii and Dianne Celuch join host Colin Weston to share their entrepreneurial journey that is poised to reshape the "Life Leisure" women's golf apparel space.