We’ve been hearing so much about jobs, hiring, and the issues in the workforce today. But the focus in this episode is on the candidates. What can you do to try to stand out? How about some tips on what the best resumes look like? And what

EP 016: 5 Ways to Stop Burnout

Sep 30th, 2021 22m 52s

Spend more than a few minutes in a room with a group of Golf Professionals these days and you're bound to start hearing about some level of "burnout". The affect of the pandemic on golf and the labor shortage have come together to put even mor

015: Don't Be Afraid to Try Something New- Wednesday Match Play Podcast Interview w/ Dean Kandle

Aug 31st, 2021 51m 57s

In this episode, we flip the script as Dean takes questions about his career, the development of Golf Professional Growth, how he actually left the golf industry while in college, and much more! Thanks to Ricky Potts, host of the Wednesday Mat

EP 014: How to Create Your Future | Don Rea, PGA of America Secretary

Jul 29th, 2021 49m 53s

You likely know him now as the Secretary of the PGA of America, in line to be the President of the Association in just a few years. Don Rea's background and his experience as an owner/operator of Augusta Ranch Golf Club have provided him with

EP 013: How to Say "No" - The Golf Professional's New Dilemma

Jun 29th, 2021 39m 35s

With the record numbers we're seeing at courses throughout the country, Golf Professional's are now faced with the challenge of often having to say no to their members and customers. No there aren't any tee times, no there isn't any space in t

EP 012: The One Skill Every PGA Professional Needs | Keith Stewart, PGA

May 27th, 2021 1h 4m

Keith Stewart has spent over 25 years as a Golf Professional, working his way from an Assistant at clubs like Isleworth, home to countless tour pros and most famously at one point, Tiger Woods, to landing a Head Professional position at a uniqu

EP 011: Doing the Right Thing is the Right Thing to Do | Steve Scott, PGA Professional, Author

Apr 29th, 2021 48m 8s

It’s late August, 1996. I had just arrived at college for my freshman year. Like most college kids back then with this new-found independence, I was taking the opportunity to sit in my dorm room and stare at the TV, free from anyone telling m

EP 010: You Have to Put in the Work | Jason Ballard | Oak Hill Country Club

Mar 25th, 2021 45m 24s

What do you get when you combine a desire for constant improvement, with a passion for the game of golf, the golf industry, and world-class hospitality? For Jason Ballard, it’s all added up to an already successful career at some of the most r

EP 009: The Luckiest Guy on Tour | Jim Herman, PGA Tour Winner

Feb 18th, 2021 46m 15s

For my money, building a successful career on the PGA Tour where you earn enough money that you’re not worried about your next check, where you’re not consistently losing your card,and you’re able to control your schedule, is as tough as making

EP008: An Innovative Look at the Labor Issue | Tyler Bloom, Tyler Bloom Consulting

Jan 21st, 2021 1h 5m

Golf Professional Growth is excited to announce the launch of "GPG Academy"! The first course "Work Smarter" starts February 4th!Go HERE for more info and to register!In this episode:While there are a lot of differences between the jobs and re

EP 007: Don't Make These Time Management Mistakes

Dec 17th, 2020 24m 47s

How you manage your time has never been more critical. It’s no longer a “nice to have”. You see, time management is really not about managing time. You can’t manage time. There are 24 hours in a day and 7 days in a week, no matter what you

EP 006: When All Else Fails...Do What's Right | Mike Zisman, Founder, Golf Genius Software

Nov 19th, 2020 50m 46s

There’s no doubt that if you’re a listener to this podcast, you’re familiar with Golf Genius. In fact, there’s a very good chance that you’re a user of one of their products. As the last decade progressed, Golf Genius eventually emerged as th

EP 005: How to Win Your Next Job Search | Lessons from GPG's Career Accelerator

Oct 15th, 2020 29m 43s

Have you ever wondered what it takes to stand out in an interview? What if you can't even get to the interview? Is the problem your resume? What if you're not coming from a top club? What if you haven't managed before?We've all had similar

EP 004: The 3 Step Formula for Advancing Your Career | Ken Coleman, America's Career Coach

Sep 9th, 2020 54m 35s

“In order to do the things you want to do, you need to be around the people that are doing it, in the places it’s happening.” That, in a nutshell, is The Proximity Principle and it’s the title of Ken Coleman’s book, which is a roadmap to figur

EP 003: Are You an "Outdoor Golf Pro"? | Eric Eshleman, 2019 Golf Professional of the Year

Aug 19th, 2020 59m

We’ve all heard the phrase “golf is an outdoor game”. Most often, we’re saying this to players that are playing in poor weather conditions as we're trying to help them deal with those conditions. For Eric Eshleman, the 2019 PGA Golf Professio

EP 002: Leadership, Management, and How to Hire Well | Ryan Hawk of The Learning Leader

Aug 4th, 2020 54m 52s

Ryan Hawk has emerged as an authority on leadership after nearly 400 interviews of some of the most talented and accomplished leaders today in his top rated podcast, The Learning Leader. During this wide ranging conversation, Ryan discusses:Wha

EP 001: What is The Golf Professional Growth Project?

Aug 2nd, 2020 13m 52s

Welcome to the first episode of The Golf Professional Growth Project! What is this show all about? We're going beyond the traditional skills that we usually focus on (teaching, playing, merchandising, tournament ops) and diving deeper into th

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