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  <title>Taking a Position To Help Create Positive Change - Jim Beatty, Executive Editor with African American Golfer’s Digest</title>
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  <itunes:subtitle>"I'm fueled by the fact that so many people came before me like Charlie Sifford, Lee Elder, Althea Gibson, Teddy Rhodes, Renée Powell. What they had to endure makes what I'm doing just not that hard. It's time consuming true, but I have to take the next steps and recognize the great people. People that blazed a trail - both black and white - that stood up, took a position, maintained it and created change." Jim Beatty, Executive Editor with African American Golfer’s Digest joins us to share how he is helping make golf more welcoming and equitable for minorities and under-represented communities.</itunes:subtitle>
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  <description>At The 2022 PGA Show in Orlando I had the opportunity to reconnect with Jim Beatty at The Diversity and Inclusion Forum, which he was co-hosting.  Jim Beatty wears several hats, including Executive Editor for the African American Golfer’s Digest (www.africanamericangolfersdigest.com), President of Jim Beatty Golf Ventures (www.jimbeattygolfventures.com) and Chair of The We Are Golf, Recreational Play Subcommittee, Diversity Task Force (www.wearegolf.org).
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"I'm fueled by the fact that so many people came before me like Charlie Sifford, Lee Elder, Althea Gibson, Teddy Rhodes, Renée Powell. What they had to endure makes what I'm doing just not that hard. It's time consuming true, but I have to take the next steps and recognize the great people. People that came before me - both black and white - that stood up, took a position, maintained it and created change."
Click on the image below to check out our extended conversation with Jim on our Youtube Channel (https://youtu.be/Q_WZN7Mn9wE)!
https://files.fireside.fm/file/fireside-uploads/images/1/1ea879c1-a4a2-4e10-bea4-e5d8368a3c7a/fD0RXCnv.jpg (https://youtu.be/Q_WZN7Mn9wE)
Jim is also the founder and organizer of the African American Golf EXPO and Forum. This is a multi-day event held to promote the business and economic opportunities for African Americans in the $84 Billion Golf Industry. 
To learn more about and to register for the 2nd annual EXPO August 27-31 2022 in Charlotte NC, visit their website (https://aagolfexpo.com/register-here).
https://files.fireside.fm/file/fireside-uploads/images/1/1ea879c1-a4a2-4e10-bea4-e5d8368a3c7a/BCQojFjM.png (https://aagolfexpo.com/register-here)
You can also learn more about Jim on his bio page (https://modgolf.fireside.fm/guests/jim-beatty).
Join our mission to make golf more innovative, inclusive and fun... and WIN some awesome golf gear!
As the creator and host of The ModGolf Podcast and YouTube channel I've been telling golf entrepreneurship and innovation stories since May 2017 and I love the community of ModGolfers that we are building.
I'm excited to announce that I just launched our ModGolf Patreon page to bring together our close-knit community of golf-loving people! As my Patron you will get access to exclusive live monthly interactive shows where you can participate, ask-me-anything video events, bonus content, golf product discounts and entry in members-only ModGolf Giveaway contests.
I'm offering two monthly membership tiers at $5 and $15 USD, but you can also join for free. Your subscription will ensure that The ModGolf Podcast continues to grow so that I can focus on creating unique and impactful stories that support and celebrate the future of golf.
Click to join &amp;gt;&amp;gt; https://patreon.com/Modgolf
I look forward to seeing you during an upcoming live show!... Colin Special Guest: Jim Beatty, Executive Editor with African American Golfer’s Digest.
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    <![CDATA[<p>At The 2022 PGA Show in Orlando I had the opportunity to reconnect with Jim Beatty at The Diversity and Inclusion Forum, which he was co-hosting.  Jim Beatty wears several hats, including Executive Editor for the <strong>African American Golfer’s Digest</strong> (<a href="http://www.africanamericangolfersdigest.com" rel="nofollow">www.africanamericangolfersdigest.com</a>), President of <strong>Jim Beatty Golf Ventures</strong> (<a href="http://www.jimbeattygolfventures.com" rel="nofollow">www.jimbeattygolfventures.com</a>) and Chair of The <strong>We Are Golf, Recreational Play Subcommittee, Diversity Task Force</strong> (<a href="http://www.wearegolf.org" rel="nofollow">www.wearegolf.org</a>).</p>

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<p>&quot;I&#39;m fueled by the fact that so many people came before me like Charlie Sifford, Lee Elder, Althea Gibson, Teddy Rhodes, Renée Powell. What they had to endure makes what I&#39;m doing just not that hard. It&#39;s time consuming true, but I have to take the next steps and recognize the great people. People that came before me - both black and white - that stood up, took a position, maintained it and created change.&quot;</p>

<p><strong>Click on the image below to check out our extended conversation with Jim on our <a href="https://youtu.be/Q_WZN7Mn9wE" rel="nofollow">Youtube Channel</a>!</strong><br>
<a href="https://youtu.be/Q_WZN7Mn9wE" rel="nofollow"><img src="https://files.fireside.fm/file/fireside-uploads/images/1/1ea879c1-a4a2-4e10-bea4-e5d8368a3c7a/fD0RXCnv.jpg" alt=""></a></p>

<p>Jim is also the founder and organizer of the African American Golf EXPO and Forum. This is a multi-day event held to promote the business and economic opportunities for African Americans in the $84 Billion Golf Industry. </p>

<p>To learn more about and to register for the 2nd annual EXPO August 27-31 2022 in Charlotte NC, visit their <strong><a href="https://aagolfexpo.com/register-here" rel="nofollow">website</a></strong>.</p>

<p><a href="https://aagolfexpo.com/register-here" rel="nofollow"><img src="https://files.fireside.fm/file/fireside-uploads/images/1/1ea879c1-a4a2-4e10-bea4-e5d8368a3c7a/BCQojFjM.png" alt=""></a></p>

<p>You can also learn more about Jim on his <strong><a href="https://modgolf.fireside.fm/guests/jim-beatty" rel="nofollow">bio page</a></strong>.</p>

<hr>

<p><strong>Join our mission to make golf more innovative, inclusive and fun... and WIN some awesome golf gear!</strong></p>

<p>As the creator and host of The ModGolf Podcast and YouTube channel I&#39;ve been telling golf entrepreneurship and innovation stories since May 2017 and I love the community of ModGolfers that we are building.</p>

<p>I&#39;m excited to announce that I just launched our ModGolf Patreon page to bring together our close-knit community of golf-loving people! As my Patron you will get access to exclusive live monthly interactive shows where you can participate, ask-me-anything video events, bonus content, golf product discounts and entry in members-only ModGolf Giveaway contests.</p>

<p>I&#39;m offering two monthly membership tiers at $5 and $15 USD, but you can also join for free. Your subscription will ensure that The ModGolf Podcast continues to grow so that I can focus on creating unique and impactful stories that support and celebrate the future of golf.</p>

<p>Click to join &gt;&gt; <a href="https://patreon.com/Modgolf" rel="nofollow">https://patreon.com/Modgolf</a></p>

<p>I look forward to seeing you during an upcoming live show!... Colin</p><p>Special Guest: Jim Beatty, Executive Editor with African American Golfer’s Digest.</p>]]>
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    <![CDATA[<p>At The 2022 PGA Show in Orlando I had the opportunity to reconnect with Jim Beatty at The Diversity and Inclusion Forum, which he was co-hosting.  Jim Beatty wears several hats, including Executive Editor for the <strong>African American Golfer’s Digest</strong> (<a href="http://www.africanamericangolfersdigest.com" rel="nofollow">www.africanamericangolfersdigest.com</a>), President of <strong>Jim Beatty Golf Ventures</strong> (<a href="http://www.jimbeattygolfventures.com" rel="nofollow">www.jimbeattygolfventures.com</a>) and Chair of The <strong>We Are Golf, Recreational Play Subcommittee, Diversity Task Force</strong> (<a href="http://www.wearegolf.org" rel="nofollow">www.wearegolf.org</a>).</p>

<p><img src="https://files.fireside.fm/file/fireside-uploads/images/1/1ea879c1-a4a2-4e10-bea4-e5d8368a3c7a/S2tTr_45.jpg" alt=""> </p>

<p>&quot;I&#39;m fueled by the fact that so many people came before me like Charlie Sifford, Lee Elder, Althea Gibson, Teddy Rhodes, Renée Powell. What they had to endure makes what I&#39;m doing just not that hard. It&#39;s time consuming true, but I have to take the next steps and recognize the great people. People that came before me - both black and white - that stood up, took a position, maintained it and created change.&quot;</p>

<p><strong>Click on the image below to check out our extended conversation with Jim on our <a href="https://youtu.be/Q_WZN7Mn9wE" rel="nofollow">Youtube Channel</a>!</strong><br>
<a href="https://youtu.be/Q_WZN7Mn9wE" rel="nofollow"><img src="https://files.fireside.fm/file/fireside-uploads/images/1/1ea879c1-a4a2-4e10-bea4-e5d8368a3c7a/fD0RXCnv.jpg" alt=""></a></p>

<p>Jim is also the founder and organizer of the African American Golf EXPO and Forum. This is a multi-day event held to promote the business and economic opportunities for African Americans in the $84 Billion Golf Industry. </p>

<p>To learn more about and to register for the 2nd annual EXPO August 27-31 2022 in Charlotte NC, visit their <strong><a href="https://aagolfexpo.com/register-here" rel="nofollow">website</a></strong>.</p>

<p><a href="https://aagolfexpo.com/register-here" rel="nofollow"><img src="https://files.fireside.fm/file/fireside-uploads/images/1/1ea879c1-a4a2-4e10-bea4-e5d8368a3c7a/BCQojFjM.png" alt=""></a></p>

<p>You can also learn more about Jim on his <strong><a href="https://modgolf.fireside.fm/guests/jim-beatty" rel="nofollow">bio page</a></strong>.</p>

<hr>

<p><strong>Join our mission to make golf more innovative, inclusive and fun... and WIN some awesome golf gear!</strong></p>

<p>As the creator and host of The ModGolf Podcast and YouTube channel I&#39;ve been telling golf entrepreneurship and innovation stories since May 2017 and I love the community of ModGolfers that we are building.</p>

<p>I&#39;m excited to announce that I just launched our ModGolf Patreon page to bring together our close-knit community of golf-loving people! As my Patron you will get access to exclusive live monthly interactive shows where you can participate, ask-me-anything video events, bonus content, golf product discounts and entry in members-only ModGolf Giveaway contests.</p>

<p>I&#39;m offering two monthly membership tiers at $5 and $15 USD, but you can also join for free. Your subscription will ensure that The ModGolf Podcast continues to grow so that I can focus on creating unique and impactful stories that support and celebrate the future of golf.</p>

<p>Click to join &gt;&gt; <a href="https://patreon.com/Modgolf" rel="nofollow">https://patreon.com/Modgolf</a></p>

<p>I look forward to seeing you during an upcoming live show!... Colin</p><p>Special Guest: Jim Beatty, Executive Editor with African American Golfer’s Digest.</p>]]>
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