GBN University Podcast
Discover the path to success in the golf industry with the GBN University podcast. Hosted by Col. Spencer Clouatre, PhD, this educational series delves into leadership, finance, merchandising, and more. Join us on the journey to greatness. Subscribe now for expert insights and strategies. To learn more about GBN go to golfbusinessnetwork.com
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Gain valuable lessons on effective team building, managing failure, and the impact of self-awareness in leadership in the latest episode of the GBN University Podcast. Delve into the world of the golf industry with insights from Cameron Doan, the Director of Golf at Preston Trail Golf Club. Learn about the significance of leadership, teamwork, and personal development in the golf industry. Discover key topics such as creating succe...
In this episode, Col (R) Spencer Clouatre, PhD talks with Chief Operating Officer and Director of Golf at Plainfield Country Club, Scott Paris. This episode touches on the importance of hospitality and culture, measuring feedback from members, the significance of recon and intelligence in decision-making, and the value of creating an environment where employees feel comfortable sharing ideas. Scott talks through the unique career o...
In this episode of "Getting Better Now," Col (R) Spencer Clouatre engages in a dynamic conversation with Jason Prendergast about the journey of being dream driven and supporting others in achieving their aspirations. Jason shares his personal experiences and insights, guiding listeners through the multifaceted process of chasing a dream with numerous goals and milestones. Drawing from his own career path, Jason illuminate...
In this episode of “Getting Better Now” Col (R) Spencer Clouatre sits down with Tom Wildenhaus to discuss effective leadership in the golf industry. Drawing from personal experience and offering insights aimed at helping listeners understand the core principles of leadership. Tom emphasizes the importance of fostering a culture of excellence and continuous improvement within the industry. He provides actionable advice and lessons l...
How do you gain buy-in when managing a large, organization-wide change? In this compelling continuation of the interview with CW Canfield from S10 EP02, Spencer talks about the mechanisms of appealing to logic and data, as well as being a leader who inspires your team to follow, even when the path is uncharted, rocky, or takes an unexpected turn. Great leaders apply the key mechanisms of psychology and rely on their team to make in...
When change is on the horizon, what helps you weather the hurricanes and unexpected hurdles that sometimes cross your path? In this episode, Spencer and CW, both West Point graduates, cover the key elements that motivate staff to optimize scarce resources and navigate uncertainty with sound decision-making. What role does empathy and cooperation play in executing the master plan? Check back soon for the second portion of this compe...
How do hospitality, golf, and leadership intersect? In this episode, Spencer and Phil Owenby discuss the nuances of creating a memorable customer experience that keeps people coming back time and time again, while remaining engaged with every member of your staff and making the most of the scarce resources we sometimes all face.
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Ryan Hawk is the host of The Learning Leader podcast, one of the most popular leadership shows in the ...
Are you looking to hire team members on your golf staff? GBN's Recruiting Services make hiring easier with our best in class network of Golf Professionals that helps you reach deep into the market to locate your next staff member.
Go to www.golfbusinessnetwork.com/recruiting to get started and get ahead of the competition.
If you’ve been listening for a while, you’ve come to understand how important I believe leadersh...
Are you looking to hire team members on your golf staff? GBN's Recruiting Services make hiring easier with our best in class network of Golf Professionals that helps you reach deep into the market to locate your next staff member.
Go to www.golfbusinessnetwork.com/recruiting to get started and get ahead of the competition.
Welcome back for part two of my conversation with Seth Waugh, the CEO of the PGA of America. In...
Are you looking to hire team members on your golf staff? GBN's Recruiting Services make hiring easier with our best in class network of Golf Professionals that helps you reach deep into the market to locate your next staff member.
Go to www.golfbusinessnetwork.com/recruiting to get started and get ahead of the competition.
In this season of Getting Better Now, we’ve talked a lot about the state of the golf i...
Are you looking to hire team members on your golf staff? GBN's Recruiting Services make hiring easier with our best in class network of Golf Professionals that helps you reach deep into the market to locate your next staff member.
Go to www.golfbusinessnetwork.com/recruiting to get started and get ahead of the competition.
Most of you listening to this are working at golf clubs that are busier than they have...
Go to www.golfbusinessnetwork.com/recruiting to get started and get ahead of the competition.
Seth Waugh came to the PGA of America after a highly successful career on Wall St...
This episode is brought to you by GBN University. GBNU is where today's PGA Professionals come to grow their skills, advance their careers, and increase their bottom lines. Go to www.golfbusinessnetwork.com/gbnu for more info.
Welcome to Season Eight of the Getting Better Now podcast!
We kick things off with an important conversation about a topic you’re all too familiar with. There probably isn’t anyone l...
One thing we could probably all agree on is that traditionally the golf industry is pretty resistant to change. Look at the way we staff our golf operations with a Head Professional and X number of Assistants. That’s been the model for as long as anybody can remember. Add to that the scope of the job for everyone on the staff from teaching some, running events, doing some merchandising, etc. It’s been the same for a long time. ...
It’s not often that we get to hear a conversation on the issues facing our industry directly from the leaders at the PGA of America. In the summer of 2021 I had the opportunity to record a conversation with Don Rea, the current Secretary of the PGA, and feel this conversation was definitely worthy of releasing again.
This was a wide ranging discussion that covered the challenges of recruiting in our industry today as well as goal...
For close to half a century as a PGA Professional, John Kennedy has supported, coached, and mentored people for a living. Whether it was his team of Assistant Professionals and other staff at the famed West Chester Country Club where he spent 26 years as the Director of Golf , the students he loved to help on the lesson tee, or bringing the game of golf to military veterans, he’s used his role as a PGA Professional to enrich the l...
Whether it was managing golf course operations as a Superintendent or now heading his own consultant and search firm, Tyler Bloom has always been a problem solver. After working at some of the top clubs in the country as an Assistant Superintendent, Tyler landed his own job as a Golf Course Superintendent and spearheaded some innovative ways to address the challenges of recruiting and retaining people to his team.
And now in the ...
This episode is brought to you by GBN University, powered by Golf Business Network. GBNU is where leading PGA Professionals come to improve their skills, build their careers, and increase their impact. Go to www.golfbusinessnetwork.com/gbnuniversity for more info.
The last time we heard from Kraig Kann on the Getting Better Now podcast, he was giving a keynote (or as he tells us he doesn’t do keynotes, he does experien...
This episode is brought to you by GBN University, powered by Golf Business Network. GBNU is where leading PGA Professionals come to improve their skills, build their careers, and increase their impact. Go to www.golfbusinessnetwork.com/gbnuniversity for more info.
Whenever you hear anyone talk about Caves Valley Golf Club, the first thing they’ll mention is the “experience”. From the moment you arrive throughout your ...
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