The ModGolf Podcast
Host Colin Weston explores the future of golf through conversations with the visionaries and influencers that are shaking up the sport.
We found 10 episodes of The ModGolf Podcast with the tag “pga”.
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Applying a Startup Mindset To Innovate Club Experiences - Robert Sereci, Medinah Country Club
Episode | October 26th, 2020 | Season 8 | 42 mins 53 secs
entrepreneurship, experience design, future of golf, golf, golf channel, golf women, innovation, medinah, medinah country club, modgolf, modgolfpodcast, ngcoa, pga, pga show, robert sereci, we are golf
"So for as many ideas that have succeeded we have an equal amount that have failed. But you know what, it’s okay. We want our employees and our team to think outside the box because just like I have a safety net, I want to provide them with a safety net as well.” Host Colin Weston speaks with Medinah Country Club GM/COO Robert Sereci to learn how he took an innovator's mindset to transform the iconic golf venue to become a vibrant, welcoming, experience-based community.
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Harnessing A Love For Golf To Fuel Their Entrepreneurial Hustle - Is and Kat Shee / Shee Golfs (084)
Episode | October 13th, 2020 | Season 8 | 35 mins 12 secs
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On this fun and fast-paced episode, Colin sits down with Is and Kat Shee - aka The Shee Sisters - to talk about the creation of their "Shee Golfs" YouTube channel, building sock and apparel brands from scratch, and the connection between entrepreneurship, golf, yoga and friendship.
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Building Educational And Entertaining Content For Passionate Consumers - Malcolm Scovil, Imagine Golf
Episode | September 30th, 2020 | Season 8 | 34 mins 57 secs
entrepreneurship, future of golf, golf, golf channel, golf mental game, golf women, imagine golf, innovation, malcolm scovil, modgolf, modgolfpodcast, pga, pga show, sport phycology, sport tech, usga, we are golf
“Once you have a direction the real focus is on building a quality-first product. I think the only way to do that is with simplicity." Host Colin Weston sits down with Imagine Golf Founder Malcolm Scovil as he shares how embracing patience, curiosity and tenacity have helped guide him along his entrepreneurial journey.
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Applying 40 Years Of Golf Entrepreneurship To Innovate Wedge Design - Terry Koehler, Edison Golf
Episode | September 21st, 2020 | Season 8 | 36 mins 6 secs
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“Just like with any product, the value proposition starts with performance. If you see a gap in a market and you believe you can fill it with an improved set of performance criteria, that’s what thrills me.” On our first episode of Season 8, Edison Golf Chairman and Director of Innovation Terry Koehler joins us to share how he created a new standard for wedges that appeal to the massive recreational golf market.
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Season 7 Wrap-up / Season 8 Preview
Episode | August 23rd, 2020 | Season 7 | 16 mins 49 secs
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Host Colin Weston recaps the best from each of our ten Season 7 guests, along with a preview of Season 8 which will premiere early September 2020.
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Creating Memorable Golf Experiences For Everyone - Ian Peterson, Dialed In Golf Solutions (080)
Episode | May 22nd, 2020 | Season 7 | 30 mins 18 secs
#growgolf, dialed in golf solutions, entrepreneurship, future of golf, golf, golf channel, golf women, ian peterson, innovation, modgolf, modgolfpodcast, pga, pga show, sport tech, trackman, usga, we are golf
"We eventually learned how to simplify our product and experience offering while providing even a higher level of service and customer value." Ian Peterson - Founder and CEO of Dialed In Golf Solutions joins us to share his thoughts on innovating the golf industry.
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Delivering Great Products That Customers Love - Peter Johnson, Co-Founder and CEO of Phat Scooters (079)
Episode | May 12th, 2020 | Season 7 | 32 mins 28 secs
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“Our customer validation market research was riding our first scooters around and seeing the looks of excitement and having people ask where they could get one. That's when we knew we were on to something”. Peter Johnson, Co-Founder and CEO of Phat Scooters joins host Colin Weston to share his entrepreneurial insights and business philosophy.
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Amir Raveh - Founder and President, HYPE Sports Innovation (078)
Episode | April 28th, 2020 | Season 7 | 37 mins 19 secs
#growgolf, amir raveh, blockchain, entrepreneurship, esports, fan engagement, future of golf, golf, golf channel, golf women, hype sports innovation, innovation, modgolf, modgolfpodcast, pga, pga show, red bull, sport accelerator, sport tech, twitch, usga, we are golf
"The sports world is going through a massive disruption in terms of innovation. There are dedicated accelerators for many sports but I don’t see one yet in golf. We have the platform with hundreds of startups that would be very happy to change that." Amir Raveh - Founder and President of HYPE Sports Innovation joins us to share his thoughts on innovating the golf industry.
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Creating a Launch Point to Grow Golf Participation - Nick Bednar, VP of Operations with Billy Casper Golf (077)
Episode | April 14th, 2020 | Season 7 | 41 mins 2 secs
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“We’ve created a launch point for people who are picking up the game for the first time. We hold a critical role in growing the game just by the nature of the type of facilities we manage”. Nick Bednar, VP of Operations with Billy Casper Golf joins us to share his golf industry insights in a COVID-19 "New Normal" world.
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Teaching Golf To Welcome, Elevate and Empower Diverse Communities - Shayain Gustavsp (076)
Episode | April 2nd, 2020 | Season 7 | 48 mins 53 secs
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"If my golf game is off, who cares. I get to spend time alone with this person. That to me is what golf does. The people I get to meet and the deals I get to close are nothing like you can do in an office." LPGA Golf Coach Shayain Gustavsp joins us on this episode to share her entrepreneurial story.