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Behind the Golf Brand Podcast with Paul Liberatore

155 episodes - English - Latest episode: 7 days ago -

It’s like playing a round of golf with some of the most interesting innovators, entrepreneurs, and listening to the stories behind their success. Hi, I’m Paul Liberatore, and I love talking to entrepreneurs and the stories behind their band. I find it intriguing when people are vulnerable and honest about their struggles and success. I invite you to join me as I explore other people’s stories. We will celebrate, above all, the challenges and setbacks that ultimately lead to some of the biggest names and brands in the game of golf. So come join me on my quest to find the stories Behind the Golf Brand.

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#125 - Eric Cogorno (YouTuber)

April 19, 2024 12:00 - 1 hour - 47.7 MB

In this week's episode, I interview my good friend Eric Cogorno, renowned golf instructor with over 20,000 lessons under his belt and online instructor to over 200,000 players.  With over 100k followers on Instagram and almost 300k on YouTube, Eric is the go-to source for golf instruction. His YouTube videos alone have amassed almost 75 million views. Eric has been featured in Forbes, and pioneered the behind-the-reverse Slice Sequence, the Closed Coil System, Lethal Lag, and many more train...

#124 - PXG: Nick Jahnke (VP of Sales)

April 09, 2024 12:00 - 53 minutes - 37.1 MB

Nick Jahnke, the Vice President of U.S. Sales at PXG joins Paul on the Behind the Golf Brand Podcast. Parsons Xtreme Golf (PXG) was founded in September of 2013 by well-known businessman, philanthropist and golf nut Bob Parsons. PXG was born out of Parsons’ desire to make the world’s best golf equipment. A shared passion for the greatest game ever played and equitable obsession with club technology led Parsons to partner with two highly respected golf club designers to develop the finest equ...

#123 Behind the Golf Brand - College Golf Experience

March 13, 2024 12:00 - 48 minutes - 33.5 MB

In this week's episode, I interview my good friend Joshua Jacobs, the Founder and CEO of College Golf Experience. Joshua played collegiate golf and club tennis at Emory University and founded TGA Premier Junior Golf in 2003. In 2007, TGA franchised its junior golf concept and was the first junior golf program to add STEM components. In 2010, Joshua was named by Golf Magazine and Sports Illustrated as one of the Top 40 most influential people in golf under 40, and he created the TGA Sports Fo...

#123 - College Golf Experience: Joshua Jacobs (CEO)

March 13, 2024 12:00 - 48 minutes - 33.5 MB

In this week's episode, I interview my good friend Joshua Jacobs, the Founder and CEO of College Golf Experience. Joshua played collegiate golf and club tennis at Emory University and founded TGA Premier Junior Golf in 2003. In 2007, TGA franchised its junior golf concept and was the first junior golf program to add STEM components. In 2010, Joshua was named by Golf Magazine and Sports Illustrated as one of the Top 40 most influential people in golf under 40, and he created the TGA Sports Fo...

#122 - Creator Wizard: Justin Moore (Founder)

February 19, 2024 17:00 - 57 minutes - 39.7 MB

Justin Moore is a Sponsorship Coach & the founder of Creator Wizard, a school & community that teaches you how to find & negotiate your dream brand deals so that you stop leaving thousands on the table. Along with his wife April, he has been a full-time creator for over 7 years and has personally made over $3M working with brands. He has also run an influencer marketing agency for over 5 years that has helped other creators earn an additional $2M. Justin brings a very unique perspective beca...

#122 Behind the Golf Brand Podcast - Creator Wizard

February 19, 2024 17:00 - 57 minutes - 39.7 MB

Justin Moore is a Sponsorship Coach & the founder of Creator Wizard, a school & community that teaches you how to find & negotiate your dream brand deals so that you stop leaving thousands on the table. Along with his wife April, he has been a full-time creator for over 7 years and has personally made over $3M working with brands. He has also run an influencer marketing agency for over 5 years that has helped other creators earn an additional $2M. Justin brings a very unique perspective beca...

#121 - Golf Digest’s Best Young Teacher: Jake Thurm

January 22, 2024 11:00 - 1 hour - 54.3 MB

Jake Thurm has been named one of the “Best Young Teachers in America” by Golf Digest for three consecutive years. His students will tell you why. Jake’s instruction offers a unique combination of physical and mental guidance, customized for each student and informed by technology and analytics. He never gives the same lesson twice. A fundamental tenet of Jake’s instruction is that no two players swing precisely alike. Because of this, he works to understand the unique biomechanics of each st...

#120 - Performance Golf: Brixton Albert (Founder & CEO)

December 18, 2023 10:00 - 34 minutes - 23.5 MB

In this week's episode, I interview my good friend Brixton Albert, the Founder and CEO of Performance Golf.  Performance Golf is the leading online golf instruction company that provides golfers of all levels with the tools and resources they need to take their game to the next level. They aim to help 1 million amateur golfers play the best golf of their lives and enjoy every minute.   Their library of video training courses features instruction from some of the world’s most prestigious go...

#119 Behind the Golf Brand - Proud 90

December 15, 2023 14:00 - 45 minutes - 31 MB

Proud 90 is just a group of guys that love hitting the links. When they go out, breaking 90 is considered a win for the day.  Their approach to the game of golf is similar to our approach to life - always have a good time, and don’t take things too seriously. It’s not just about hitting the lowest score out there. It’s about letting off steam after a hard week at work. It’s about kicking back and having a few beers with your buds while playing a game we love. It’s about getting out there and...

#119 - Proud 90: Rick Versace Jr. (Founder)

December 15, 2023 14:00 - 45 minutes - 31 MB

In this week's episode, I interview my good friend Rick Versace Jr., the founder of  Proud 90.  Proud 90 is just a group of guys that love hitting the links. Breaking 90 is considered a win for the day when they go out.  Their approach to golf is similar to our approach to life - always have a good time, and don’t take things too seriously. It’s not just about hitting the lowest score out there. It’s about letting off steam after a hard week at work. It’s about kicking back and having a few...

#118 - Indoor Golf Shop: Rene Delgado (CEO)

December 04, 2023 14:00 - 51 minutes - 35.7 MB

In this week's episode, I interviewed my good friend Rene Delgado, the Founder and CEO of Indoor Golf Shop Like you, the Indoor Golf Shop loves golf, it’s a wonderful game that can bring us together for good times and fierce competition. Like you, the team at the Indoor Golf Shop has played golf for most of our lives – it’s timeless and has given us many great memories shared with friends and family. In 2017, they saw an opportunity to offer golf simulator packages and indoor golf solution...

#118 Behind the Golf Brand - Indoor Golf Shop

December 04, 2023 14:00 - 51 minutes - 35.7 MB

In this week's episode, I interviewed my good friend Renee Delgado, the Founder and CEO of Indoor Golf Shop Like you, the Indoor Golf Shop loves golf, it’s a wonderful game that can bring us together for good times and fierce competition. Like you, the team at the Indoor Golf Shop has played golf for most of our lives – it’s timeless and has given us many great memories shared with friends and family. In 2017, they saw an opportunity to offer golf simulator packages and indoor golf solutio...

#118 - Indoor Golf Shop: Renee Delgado (CEO)

December 04, 2023 14:00 - 51 minutes - 35.7 MB

In this week's episode, I interviewed my good friend Renee Delgado, the Founder and CEO of Indoor Golf Shop Like you, the Indoor Golf Shop loves golf, it’s a wonderful game that can bring us together for good times and fierce competition. Like you, the team at the Indoor Golf Shop has played golf for most of our lives – it’s timeless and has given us many great memories shared with friends and family. In 2017, they saw an opportunity to offer golf simulator packages and indoor golf solutio...

#117 - Field Day Sporting Co.: Patrick Keegan (Founder)

November 27, 2023 13:00 - 1 hour - 50 MB

In this week's episode, I interviewed my good friend Patrick Keegan, the Founder of Field Day Sporting Co.  Field Day, which was created to positively impact the community and share what they can with the people around them.  All of their products are crafted with great attention to detail, taking inspiration from sporting greats, American icons, and apparel they've broken into and lived with for years.   In 2024 they will be exhibiting at the PGA Show in January, and available for wholesale...

#116 The Story Behind Matt Fryer Golf (YouTuber)

November 03, 2023 13:00 - 1 hour - 49.3 MB

In this week's episode I interview my good friend and fellow YouTuber Matt Fryer who shares his story of how he went from 0 - 215,000 subscribers, and over 32 million views in just a few short years. Matt has been involved in golf for over 20 years, and he has seen all aspects of the market, from playing professionally for 4 years to running a professional shop at a leading resort in the north of England. His passion has always been the game of golf, how it has been played, and how to impro...

#116 - Matt Fryer: (YouTuber)

November 03, 2023 13:00 - 1 hour - 49.3 MB

In this week's episode I interview my good friend and fellow YouTuber Matt Fryer who shares his story of how he went from 0 - 215,000 subscribers, and over 32 million views in just a few short years. Matt has been involved in golf for over 20 years, and he has seen all aspects of the market, from playing professionally for 4 years to running a professional shop at a leading resort in the north of England. His passion has always been the game of golf, how it has been played, and how to impro...

#115 The Story Behind GolfZon - Jimmy McDonald (Director of Sales)

November 03, 2023 12:00 - 1 hour - 47.7 MB

In this weeks episode I interview my good friend Jimmy McDonald, Director of Sales for GolfZon. GolfZon is the #1 golf simulator company in the world, with locations in some 63 countries, with over 12,300 commercial sites. Just in 2022 alone, over 87 million rounds of golf were played on their simulators. And what is really cool is that Golfzon also hosts two professional virtual golf tournaments each year (GTOUR and WGTOUR) with a total prize purse of more than $3.5 million. With the GolfZo...

#115 - GolfZon Simulators: Jimmy McDonald (Director of Sales)

November 03, 2023 12:00 - 1 hour - 47.7 MB

In this weeks episode I interview my good friend Jimmy McDonald, Director of Sales for GolfZon. GolfZon is the #1 golf simulator company in the world, with locations in some 63 countries, with over 12,300 commercial sites. Just in 2022 alone, over 87 million rounds of golf were played on their simulators. And what is really cool is that Golfzon also hosts two professional virtual golf tournaments each year (GTOUR and WGTOUR) with a total prize purse of more than $3.5 million. With the GolfZo...

#114 - Golf Digest’s Best Young Teacher: Taylor Crosby

November 02, 2023 17:00 - 1 hour - 49.7 MB

In this week's episode I interview my good friend Taylor Crosby, one of Golf Digests “Best Young Teacher’s in America” list. This honor is only given to the select few golf instructors under age 40 who are making the biggest impact on the industry—and in more ways than ever, with the growth of digital and social media.” Crosby played collegiate golf for both the University of Georgia and North Carolina State University. While at Georgia, the Athens, Ga., native played alongside current PGA ...

#113 - Clinch Golf Gloves: Matt Mahoney (Co-Founder)

October 27, 2023 16:00 - 47 minutes - 32.6 MB

Clinch is founded by two Oregon golfers, Matt Mahoney and Jason Desoldato, under the belief that there are better materials from which to make a golf glove. Jason worked for Nike and Burton and had extensive experience with innovative fabrics that help athletes overcome their challenges. Thus, Clinch was born. Clinch focuses on modern performance gloves designed to perform in rain or hot/humid weather. The Pacific Northwest is their home and proving ground - offering a diverse test from seas...

#112 - Seamus Golf: Akbar Chisti (Founder)

October 23, 2023 21:00 - 1 hour - 43 MB

In this week episode I interview my good Akbar Chisti the CEO and co-founder of Seamus Golf.  Akbar started Seamus Golf out of his garage with his wife Megan Chisti in 2011.  Since the beginning, every product they make is meant to tell its own story. Whether it’s the U.S. Open, The Masters, or a number of custom projects they have pursued for some of the most influential and inspirational people, their company stands to partner with their golfers and give them a way to represent and connect...

#111 - Legendary Golf Coach: Jim McLean

October 16, 2023 23:00 - 53 minutes - 36.9 MB

In this week episode I interview my good friend legendary golf instructor Jim McLean, who is one of the most prolific golf instructors of the last 30 years. He is known for coining the phrase “X-Factor”, observing that the greater the differential between the hips and shoulders at the top of the swing, the more power the golfer can create. He pioneered the use of video for golf instruction and was one of the first adopters of radar technology used in swing analysis tools like TrackMan.  He ...

#110 - Super Stroke: Ian Zubkoff (Executive Vice President)

October 05, 2023 16:00 - 43 minutes - 29.7 MB

In this week episode I interview my good friend, Ian Zubkoff, the Executive Vice President of Super Stroke to discuss the amazing growth of this iconic golf brand.  Not too long ago, all golfers basically used the same grips. SuperStroke was created to change that. In 2009, they launched a radically different line of putter grips. They knew they would help golfers shoot lower scores. What they didn’t know was how quickly they would change the game. To date, SuperStroke grips have been used...

#109 - Uneekor: Greg Sabella (Vice President of Marketing)

September 11, 2023 19:00 - 56 minutes - 38.8 MB

In this week episode I interview my good friend, Greg Sabella, the Vice President of Sales, and formerly a Director of Marketing for Callaway golf, to discuss everything Uneekor. It is widely regarded that Uneekor makes some of the best golf simulators in the golf industry. Now with its release of the new Eye Mini, Uneekor first ever portable launch monitor, they coming after the biggest names in the launch monitor space.  What began with one engineer trying to efficiently elevate his skills...

#108 - Five Iron Golf: Jared Solomon (Co-Founder and CEO)

August 25, 2023 19:00 - 45 minutes - 31.5 MB

Jared Solomon and his partners started with a vision, to make golf for everyone by delivering a dynamic, entertaining, and inclusive way to experience golf. Five Iron has quickly re-shaped urban golf culture by putting a modern spin on an old classic. They began their story in 2017 from humble beginnings with one location on Fifth Avenue in the Flatiron District, the origin of our name (created by taking the “Five” from Fifth Avenue and the “Iron” from the Flatiron District.) Fast forward t...

#107 - SkyTrak: Seth Frack (VP of Development) & Jordan Vlogger (Community Manager)

August 12, 2023 20:00 - 41 minutes - 28.9 MB

Hey Guys, in this week's episode I interview my good friends Seth Frack (VP of Development) & Jordan Vlogger (Community Manager) at SkyTrak.  Nowhas long been the leader in at-home golf, and its next evolution is a leap forward.  The new SkyTrak+ brings major advancements in its core technology by adding a dual doppler radar system and proprietary machine learning software - to offer unmatched accuracy in its class. The radar addition brings club data to the forefront of the experience - gi...

#106 - Rapsodo: Justin Bryant

August 04, 2023 21:00 - 45 minutes - 31.6 MB

In this week's episode Paul interviews his good friend Justin Bryant from Rapsodo to discuss the launch of the new Rapsodo MLM2PRO Launch Monitor and Simulator.  Rapsodo is a sports analytics company that empowers athletes and coaches to analyze and improve their game, with affordable, portable, easy-to-use, data-driven sports technologies. In 2010, their founder and Chief Executive Officer Batuhan Okur registered Rapsodo Pte. Ltd. in Singapore. Their journey began with the development of ...

#105 - Two Guys with Balls: Lashan Wanigatunga (CEO)

July 21, 2023 16:00 - 48 minutes - 33.1 MB

In this week's episode Paul interviews Lashan Wanigatunga the CEO of Two Guys with Balls. Pretty much the best name for a company. Based in Wisconsin, Lashan created Two Guys With Balls out of his passion for golf, and he lost a lot of golf balls. He believes that everybody should be able to enjoy this great game without having to worry about the $4 you just shanked into the woods.  He knew there had to be a better way! A better way that was easier than endless practice sessions of trying t...

#104 - Remec Carlson "The CEO of Golf" (YouTuber)

July 13, 2023 20:00 - 1 hour - 41.6 MB

In this week's episode Paul interviews YouTube, TikTok , and Instagram star Remec Carlson, aka the CEO of Golf.  With collaborations with some of the biggest brands and influencers in golf Remec has been crushing video content his unique style in teaching and having on fun when on the course.  Remec went to IMG Academy & studied under David Leadbetter in his junior career. Then went on to play college golf at Florida Gulf Coast University. Playing junior, collegiate, and professional golf h...

#103 - Breaking Eighty: Sean Ogle (Founder and CEO)

June 23, 2023 22:00 - 34 minutes - 23.9 MB

In this week's episode I interview my friend, Sean Ogle, Founder of Breaking Eighty. What started as a website in the Summer of 2012 has become one of the very best resources on the internet for unbiased golf product reviews. Where you can find reviews of everything from rangefinders, to launch monitors, to shoes, bags, and more.  In the past couple of years Sean has parlayed this into his fast growing YouTube channel in 2022, which I am a huge fan. Support the show

#102 - Sqairz Golf Shoes: Robert Winskowicz (Founder and CEO)

June 16, 2023 00:00 - 59 minutes - 40.7 MB

In this weeks episode I interview Robert Winskowicz, the founder and CEO of Sqairz golf shoes. The vision for SQAIRZ started on a New England driving range, where a pair of square-toed dress shoes spurred a visual realization. This idea continued through years of research into ground force reaction, biomechanics and foot movement. It culminated award-winning shoes, now played on tour, that will help every golfer hit more accurate and powerful shots. Sqairz are worn by some of the most famou...

#101 - New Nine Golf: Brandon Cubitt (YouTuber)

June 08, 2023 23:00 - 1 hour - 41.9 MB

Based in Canada, Brandon Cubitt has created a YouTube channel that is gaining traction through reviews of golf tech, golf clubs, and golf instruction. "Behind the Golf Brand" host Paul Liberatore talks to Cubitt about the channel's growth and how he has become a go-to source about golf gear, and how he has grown his YouTube channel so quickly. Support the show

#100 - True Linkswear: Jason Moore (CEO) and Brandon Wallach (VP of Marketing)

May 30, 2023 18:00 - 46 minutes - 31.9 MB

True Linkswear CEO Jason Moore and VP of Marketing Brandon Wallach joins "Behind the Golf Brand" host Paul Liberatore to discuss how the golf shoe company came to be, their growth over the past three years, and how they are diversifying into golf apparel and accessories. Support the show

#99 - OnPoint Golf: Briston Peterson (Founder)

May 22, 2023 21:00 - 34 minutes - 23.6 MB

On Point Golf Ball markers was started a few short years ago by Briston Peterson and has grown in one of the most popular golf accessory brands. They have partnered with U.S. Open Champion and 17 time winner on the PGA TOUR, Jim Furyk. As the On Point golf ambassador Jim joins a growing PGA, LPGA, and amateur golfers using our 3D golf ball markers.  On Point golf ball markers include a secondary traditional coin marker that can be logo'd for any outing, charity event or corporate sponsorshi...

#98 - Odin Golf Balls: Jordan Lunetta (Co-Founder)

April 25, 2023 15:00 - 39 minutes - 27.3 MB

It all started one day, when they were out hitting the sticks. They guys at Odin asked themselves, why aren’t we losing our own golf balls, and instead using expensive gear from old, stuffy brands that don’t really speak to us? Wisdom and creative juices began to flow, and from that moment, ODIN had its first heartbeat. As they got into it, they quickly realized that this is more than just golf balls, hats, polos, tees and ball markers. Golf has been going through a renaissance, and will co...

#97 - Sweet Rollz Putter Grips: Lance Garvin (Co-Founder)

March 07, 2023 16:00 - 39 minutes - 27.2 MB

Formed in 2017, Sweet Rollz Golf was created with a simple goal – to breathe new life and style into golf, starting with the radical reimagining of the boring putter grip. For too long, attempts to add style and flair to golf accessories had mostly been cheesy and kitschy, or both. As a result, golf accessories have mostly remained unoriginal and, well, pretty meh. As they set out to design the “Sistine Chapel of putter grips” they wanted to be bold, but still keep it classy. The result is ...

#96 - Par Train Podcast: Evan Singer (Co-Founder)

February 09, 2023 20:00 - 43 minutes - 29.9 MB

Matt Cermak and Evan Singer met through sharing the same best friend. Evan grew up with Ryan. Matt played on the college golf team with him. Together, they decided it would be funny to give a joint speech (or skit.. depends on how you look at it) at Ryan’s wedding 5+ years ago. Let’s just say they brought the house down. From that moment on, their spark with a microphone and shared love for the mental side of golf and how it can help you grow off the course, and led to The Par Train Podcast ...

#95 - Power Tee: Martin Wyeth (CEO)

January 12, 2023 18:00 - 1 hour - 46.3 MB

Power Tee founder and CEO Martin Wyeth joins "Behind the Golf Brand" host Paul Liberatore to discuss how the golf tech company came to be and the innovative process of creating  world’s best performance automatic teeing system for the indoor environment, driving ranges, and country clubs. We explore the difficult rise from starting with one golf range in England to be installed in thousands of golf ranges globally, including the USA, UK, Europe, Asia, and the Middle East. Incredibly, now the...

#94 - Sunday Golf: Ronan Galvin (CEO)

December 12, 2022 21:00 - 46 minutes - 32.3 MB

Sunday Golf co-founder and CEO Ronan Galvin joins "Behind the Golf Brand" host Paul Liberatore to discuss how the golf bag company came to be. Galvin discusses his frustration with the affordability of the golf bag market. He explains how his company focuses on design and functionality, , by desigining easy to use carry bags perfect for going to the range or playing a par 3 with friends. Prior to starting Sunday Golf, Ronan Galvin las closely involved in the golf industry working in golf ba...

#93 - Stix Golf: Gabe Coyne (CEO)

November 07, 2022 17:00 - 44 minutes - 30.9 MB

We made it to Episode 93 of the Behind the Golf Brand Podcast.  In this week's episode, I interview my good friend Gabe Coyne, the CEO and co-founder of Stix Golf A Chicago-based company offering modern, high-performance golf clubs at a fair price. Gabe co-founded Stix based on his personal frustration that golf is fundamentally a simple game that has become far too complex. Coyne and the team built Stix focused on design and quality, never being convinced by the hype that this year’s techn...

#92 - David Maxfield (Australian YouTuber)

October 18, 2022 19:00 - 45 minutes - 31.4 MB

We made it to Episode 92 of the Behind the Golf Brand Podcast. In this week's episode, I interview my good friends David Maxfield.  David Maxfield is a Australian YouTuber focusing on golf tech, fitness, and in home launch monitors and simulators. This fast growing industry has made David one of the go to experts in the Garmin R10, one of the most popular launch monitors of 2022. Support the show

#91 - Charlie Mechem (LPGA Commissioner, Author, and Personal Business Advisor to Arnold Palmer and Jack Nicklaus)

October 10, 2022 18:00 - 34 minutes - 24.1 MB

We made it to Episode 90 of the Behind the Golf Brand Podcast.  In this week's episode, I interview my good friends Charlie Mechem.  Charlie Mechem is a man of great experience, wisdom, and joy. Author, Lawyer, and Business Advisor to Jack Nicklaus and Arnold Palmer), past commisioner of the LPGA, and business partner at Bay Hill. in other words he is the MAN.  "Arnie And Jack" is his 3rd book. His prior books were "Who's That With Charlie" and "Total Anecdotal". Charlie also hosts a popul...

#90 - 24/7 Golf: Eric Thielsen and Igor Vainshtein (Founder)

October 04, 2022 00:00 - 1 hour - 42.6 MB

We made it to Episode 90 of the Behind the Golf Brand Podcast.  In this week's episode, I interview my good friends Eric Thielsen and  Igor Vainshtein the founder of 24/7 Golf.  Based in Melbourne, Australia, 24/7 Golf has been selling simulators since 2011. They have also run their own indoor golf centers around Australia and have helped launch centers around the world, from France to Fiji. They ship globally and are always happy to refer you to a customer near you to. So you can find out...

#89 - 24/7 Golf: Eric Thielsen and Igor Vainshtein (Founder)

October 04, 2022 00:00 - 1 hour - 42.6 MB

We made it to Episode 90 of the Behind the Golf Brand Podcast.  In this week's episode, I interview my good friends Eric Thielsen and  Igor Vainshtein the founder of 24/7 Golf.  Based in Melbourne, Australia, 24/7 Golf has been selling simulators since 2011. They have also run their own indoor golf centers around Australia and have helped launch centers around the world, from France to Fiji. They ship globally and are always happy to refer you to a customer near you to. So you can find out...

#89 - GolfForever: Dr. Jeremy James (Founder)

September 13, 2022 20:00 - 49 minutes - 33.8 MB

We made it to Episode 89 of the Behind the Golf Brand Podcast.  In this week's episode, I interview my good friend Jeremy James Founder of GolfForever.  Jeremy James, DC, CSCS spent a decade helping professional and Olympic athletes, Fortune 500 CEOs, and men and women from all walks of life overcome pain and get back to the sports, activities and daily life they love. Now Dr. James has teamed up with two experts in golf and sports performance, Justin Leonard and Bill Fabrocini, to build t...

#88 - Hackmotion: Reinholds Pirags (CCO)

September 07, 2022 20:00 - 41 minutes - 28.4 MB

We made it to Episode 88 of the Behind the Golf Brand Podcast.  In this week's episode, I interview my good friend Reinholds Pirags the Chief Commercial Officer of Hackmotion.  The Hackmotion  is the ultimate training tool to learn correct wrist mechanics for an improved ball flight. Precise data and feedback after every swing helps you to accelerate the learning process.   Support the show

#87 - Capstone Hospitality: Brian Friederichs (Founder)

August 23, 2022 21:00 - 1 hour - 47.2 MB

We made it to Episode 87 of the Behind the Golf Brand Podcast.  In this week's episode, I interview my good friend Brian Friederichs the CEO and Founder of Capstone Hospitality. Capstone Hospitality is an industry-leading sales & staffing firm specializing in membership sales for private clubs.  With roots deeply embedded in the hospitality industry, we know what it takes to ensure your business succeeds. They partner with clubs and organizations across North America, bringing each a custom...

#86 - The Golf Sock: Josh and Owen Finnerty (Founders)

August 17, 2022 21:00 - 48 minutes - 33 MB

We made it to Episode 86 of the Behind the Golf Brand Podcast.  In this week's episode, I interview my good friend Josh and Owen Finnerty They both play college soccer and absolutely love to play golf, and the golf industry is not a new place for the Finnerty family. Their Dad, Bryan Finnerty, is the CEO of V1 Sports and Galway Bay. The Golf Sock is a high performing sock that is dedicated to keeping you comfortable on the course while looking great and performing at your absolute best. The...

#85 - Todd Kolb: Instructor, YouTuber and Author

August 02, 2022 20:00 - 57 minutes - 39.7 MB

We made it to Episode 85 of the Behind the Golf Brand Podcast.  In this week's episode, I interview my good friend Todd Kolb from USGolfTv.  Todd Kolb, husband, father, coach and entrepreneur with a passion for excellence and achievement. In his 25-year journey around golf he has been blessed with many wonderful mentors and experiences that have helped form his coaching and business beliefs. See, he believes it is ultimately WHO we surround ourselves with and WHAT we experience that determi...

#84 - Merdian Putters: Ryan Duffey (CEO)

July 28, 2022 20:00 - 1 hour - 48.6 MB

We made it to Episode 84 of the Behind the Golf Brand Podcast.  In this week's episode, I interview my good friend Ryan Duffey the Founder and CEO of Meridian Putters. At Meridian they don't believe that a custom milled putter should cost you thousands of dollars and they know your game deserves better than your typical machine cast putter off the rack that the big brands mass produce. That’s why at Meridian they have set out to create an elite yet affordable group of milled stainless steel...