The Competitive Edge: Sports Shaping Business

The Competitive Edge: Sports Shaping Business

Welcome to The Competitive Edge, where we discuss how having an athletic mindset can lead to success in business (and life). Host Kelly Okun, a former professional golfer now working in business, bridges the gap between sports psychology and business leaders' stories so we can all achieve our professional and personal goals.

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June 19, 2023 19 mins

Luke Davis, a PGA Golf Management program graduate, combined his love of golf and art by launching Lie + Loft.  With his golf course depictions in a variety of styles, he creates sophisticated keepsakes for your and your loved ones' special moments at any golf course. Davis shares how his sports background helped him overcome challenges as an entrepreneur.

Hear how Davis continues to innovate within the golf market an...

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Courtney Trimble, former college golf coach, launched Fore Hire, a business that helps women in golf transition into careers in the industry. She explains how her playing days - both collegiately and professionally - have given her the tools to help others succeed in their next chapters.

If you're looking for job search advice, check out this episode and connect with Fore Hire to help give you that competitive edge.

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Matt Rum and Thomas Reinholm, Co-Founders of golf betting app LoopGolf, share how their sports backgrounds have helped them overcome entrepreneurial challenges.

Hear how they motivate themselves to keep going when the work gets tough as well as some quality mental game tips to help you sink that last putt under pressure to win the bet.

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