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 31 - 40 of 40 in total of The ModGolf Podcast with the tag “golf genius”.
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SEASON 14 WRAP-UP / SEASON 15 PREVIEW
January 13th, 2024 | Season 14 | 24 mins 5 secs
adam beach, adventure golf & sports, afriyea golf academy, amy bockerstette, bob parsons, brad schweigert, christina kim, claude brousseau, clubface golf, danielle tucker, entrepreneurship, gary guerrero jr, golf business, golf genius, golf industry, i got this foundation, innovation, inrange golf, isaiah mwesige, kevin corn, lagshot golf, lpga tour, modgolf, modgolf podcast, mygolfspy, paul mceldon, preston phillips, pxg, scott lundmark, scratch golf academy, sport tech
If you didn’t get the chance to listen to all of our twelve Season 14 episodes, this bonus show gives you a recap of the great conversations I had with some of the golf industry's top influencers, innovators and entrepreneurs. Hopefully this will inspire you to listen to a couple of the episodes listed below. Enjoy!
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Applying a Tech Startup Mindset To Innovate Golf Club Design - Brad Schweigert, PXG Chief Product Officer
December 29th, 2023 | Season 14 | 37 mins 32 secs
bob parsons, brad schweigert, entrepreneurship, golf, golf clubs, golf equipment, golf genius, innovation, modgolf, modgolf podcast, modgolfpodcast, pxg
I met with Bob Parsons and immediately knew what I was going to do. I would regret saying no, knowing that I passed up on a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. It was a huge decision and lots of people thought that I was crazy to leave Ping but I felt that I had to give it a go. - Brad Schweigert, Chief Product Officer at PXG joins Colin for a masterclass in product innovation and entrepreneurship.
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Working Through Trauma to Emerge More Resilient, Grateful and Happy - Christina Kim, LPGA Tour Pro
December 14th, 2023 | Season 14 | 44 mins 49 secs
christina kim, entrepreneurship, golf, golf genius, innovation, inrange golf, lpga, mental health awareness, modgolf, modgolf podcast, modgolfpodcast, social impact, suicide prevention
On the LPGA Tour Christina Kim is known for her bubbly, fun, positive personality. After more than a decade of professional golf that veneer cracked, leaving Christina exhausted, empty and depressed. On this compelling episode Christina and host Colin Weston share stories of trauma, rejuvenation and a newfound joy for both life and golf.
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What Is Your Superpower? - Amy Bockerstette, I GOT THIS Foundation Ambassador and Down syndrome Golfer Advocate
November 29th, 2023 | Season 14 | 33 mins 1 sec
accessible golf, amy bockerstette, british columbia golf, down syndrome, entrepreneurship, golf charity, golf genius, i got this, innovation, modgolf, modgolf podcast, modgolfpodcast, neurodiversity, social impact
"I have Down syndrome and I am rocking my extra chromosome!" - Amy Bockerstette and her dad Joe join host Colin Weston for a heartfelt, fun and inspirational conversation about how golf has positively impacted their family and the community they have helped create.
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Boldly Creating "The Consumer Reports For The Golf Industry" - MyGolfSpy Founder Adam Beach
November 14th, 2023 | Season 14 | 39 mins 4 secs
adam beach, entrepreneurship, golf business, golf club reviews, golf equipment reviews, golf genius, golf industry, innovation, inrange golf, modgolf, modgolf podcast, modgolfpodcast, mygolfspy
"The golf consumer saw that someone was fighting for them, which is exactly why MyGolfSpy became successful. We put the consumer first and the companies last. I don't care about the corporations, I care about the golfer and how they spend their hard-earned money. MyGolfSpy Founder Adam Beach joins us to share his motivation for creating "The World's Most Extensive Golf Equipment Reviews".
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Scaling a Golf Startup With Partnerships - Nick Conrad, Founder of Twilight Golf Association
December 30th, 2022 | Season 13 | 35 mins 27 secs
entrepreneurship, future of golf, golf business, golf entertainment, golf genius, golf industry, golf podcast, innovation, modgolf, modgolf podcast, modgolfpodcast, nick conrad, pga of america, sport innovation, twilight golf association, usga
"I thought it wasn't crazy that you could pull together lots of strangers and create a golf league out of it. If I could allow those people that regularly fill out the tee sheet to create organized games, that really would resonate." Twilight Golf Association Founder Nick Conrad joins us to share how partnering with a technology company has turbocharged his startup.
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Foster Innovation and Growth by Listening To Customer Needs - Chris Kallmeyer, Co-CEO at Golf Genius Software
January 13th, 2022 | Season 11 | 37 mins 49 secs
chris kallmeyer, golf business, golf canada, golf genius, golf genius software, golf podcast, modgolf, modgolf podcast, ngcoa, pga of america, usga
"We see three major factors that keep golfers engaged: multi-level competition, quality learning opportunities and social opportunities whether they are practicing or playing. Golfers are interacting with people they know and new people that they want to get to know to grow their social circles, all while having a good time." Chris Kallmeyer, Co-CEO at Golf Genius Software joins us to share how they embrace a growth mindset by building trust with customers and listening to their needs.
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Season 6 Wrap-up / Season 7 Preview
October 31st, 2019 | Season 6 | 18 mins 17 secs
#growgolf, adam heieck, azucena maldonado, blue ocean strategy, buffalo agency, buffalo.agency, dale merrit, entrepreneurship, future of golf, gina rizzi, golf canada, golf channel, golf genius, golfpay, innovation, kevin thistle, latina golfers, lean startup, modgolf, modgolfpodcast, pga, pga of canada, radius sports group, renee mauborgne, reviver sport entertainment, rich katz, startup, tee it forward, usga, we are golf, youth on course
Host Colin Weston recaps the best from each of our ten Season 6 guests, along with a preview of Season 7 which will premiere early January 2020.
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Season 5 Wrap Up / Season 6 Preview
April 1st, 2019 | Season 5 | 24 mins 56 secs
#growgolf, dogu taskiran, entrepreneurship, future of golf, gia bocra liwski, golf canada, golf channel, golf experiences for her, golf genius, golfboo, hype sports innovation, innovation, jofit, kenexit, latina golfers, laurence applebaum, lean startup, matthew pringle, modgolf, modgolfpodcast, new rules of golf, nextlinks, pga, stambol studios, startup, tagmarshal, tour edge golf, usga, we are golf
Host Colin Weston recaps the best from each of our twelve Season 5 guests, along with a preview of Season 6 which will premiere on April 9th.
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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.