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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 do.  

Time management is actually priority management.  It’s how you take the items that are most important to you and put them on your task list and your calendar to make sure you’re getting them done on time in order to serve the people around you.  That’s it in a nutshell.

And in the end, the payoff at being better at this is that it allows you to accomplish more.  It allows you to work with a calm confidence mindset that is willing and able to take on more, because you know you can handle it.  

It’s not enough to just keep saying “yes” to every new opportunity or every new task, you actually have to produce results.  There’s nothing worse than saying yes, and then failing to hold up your end of the bargain.  Pretty soon the people around you will lose their trust in you.

Your ability to advance, to make progress, to achieve your goals will be limited.

Don't make these time management mistakes!

Have you checked out Golf Professional Growth?  Head to www.golfprofessionalgrowth.com for tons of great info on how today's Golf Professionals can "Work Smarter. Live Better."

If you're going to be in a job search anytime soon, Golf Professional Growth has premium content from experts in the career space to help you stand out and land the job of your dreams!  It's GPG's "Career Accelerator".  Over 3 hours of insight on interviewing, resumes, and getting noticed in a crowded space.   Get the info, and get ahead! 

Go to www.golfprofessionalgrowth.com/careersummit!

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 the leader in tournament management software.  Their client list is well into the thousands and spans the entire globe and at this point, there isn’t anyone even close to being a true competitor.

But what you may not know is how this all started.  The humble beginnings took place in the Philadelphia suburbs when a retired software exec wanted to write a program that would make planning the annual golf trip a whole lot easier.  So Golf Trip Genius was born.  As it became evident that Golf Trip Genius wouldn’t scale at a level to sustain a business, it’s founder, Mike Zisman, targeted golf leagues at public courses and eventually recruited a local PGA Professional to help get his foot in the door with Golf Genius at private clubs.  

As one of the first customers, I remember seeing this product for the first time.  No doubt the TV leaderboards and the event portals were a cool feature, but it was going to take some time before this little company could take down the bigger names in tournament management.  

Little did I know the level of determination, skill, and valuable experience that Mike brought to the table.  And thanks to that, and the efforts of 39 PGA Professionals, and the entire company, Golf Genius sits on top.  

Yes, Golf Genius is a sponsor of this show, and I’m proud to have them as a partner, but I invited Mike on the show because I wanted to learn more about his story, more about his leadership philosophy, and how he plans to keep Golf Genius in it’s current position.  As one of the innovators in email technology in the late 70’s, Mike has seen the entire internet age come to life.  From the outside looking in, it’s been a privileged career but not without an incredible level of hard work and dedication along with more than his fair share of adversity.  

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If you're in search for a new position in the golf industry and looking for secrets to get ahead of the pack, go to Golf Professional Growth's "Career Accelerator" for insider info from leaders in the golf search space.  Go to www.golfprofessionalgrowth.com/careersummit

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 questions as we look to climb the ladder in our careers.

Golf Professional Growth set out to create a resource for all of the job seekers out there.  In case you missed it, GPG just ran its first virtual event, the Career Accelerator Summit.  

The idea was to gather some of the most experienced minds in the job search arena in our industry and find out answers to the most common and most critical questions.  If you missed it, the good news is that the recordings of these interviews are still available.  

Just go to golfprofessionalgrowth.com/careersummit and you can access the over 4 hours of expert career advice that could be the difference in getting you your next interview, and helping you finally get across the finish line.  

For a limited time, if you use the coupon code PODCAST at checkout, you can save 20% off the enrollment cost of $49.  Even at full price, it’s a crazy amount of valuable content that could generate a return thousands of times over.  You'll also get audio downloads of the conversations too, so you can listen on the go as you prepare for your next job search!

In this episode you’ll get a taste of the summit from some of the featured guests, including:

Scott Kmiec, Senior Director, Career Services, PGA of America

Tom Wallace, CCM, Partner, Kopplin Kuebler and Wallace

Kathy Grayson, Career Consultant, PGA of America, Certified Resume Writer

Get all the interviews here!!

“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 figuring out what you want to do, where you want to go, and how you’re going to get there.  

For anyone, young or old, that feels they still have more to achieve in their career and is looking for clarity on how to put a plan together, this book is your answer.

Ken is a nationally syndicated radio host of The Ken Coleman Show, where he goes live on the air every day of the week taking calls and providing actionable advice for people looking for guidance in their careers.  He’s the former host of the Entreleadership Podcast, where he had the opportunity to interview hundreds of successful leaders and innovators and learn their secrets to success and prosperity.  

But for Ken, this wasn’t always the case.  There was a season in his career where he was struggling with the desire to do something different, to get out of his current situation and get into broadcasting, where he knew deep down was where he was meant to be.  

So, over the course of 7+ years he began to put himself in front of the right people and in the right places and after plenty of patience, persistence, and sacrifice he landed where he is today, at Ramsey Solutions, doing what he loves to do.  Little did he know at the time, it was The Proximity Principle at work.  

Get your copy of The Proximity Principle HERE

This is a fantastic conversation on careers and the power of clarity and intentionality.  If you want to hear more great career conversations, I’m running GPG’s first virtual event on Monday, October 5th, the Career Accelerator Summit.  I’m speaking with leaders in the golf career space and to deliver the insight and expertise you’re looking for to land your next great job.  

My guests are from the PGA of America, as well as some of the top executive search firms in the industry and they’re going to reveal the tactics and tips that can help you stand out in the interview process and achieve your goals.

Just go to www.golfprofessionalgrowth.com/careersummit to register and get access to the interviews being launched on October 5th.  And the best part….it’s free.

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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 Professional of the Year, it takes on a different meaning.  

As he tells us in this conversation, golf is played outdoors, so Golf Professionals should be out where the game is being played. As a sought after coach to players of all levels, including PGA Tour players and dignitaries like Condoleeza Rice, Eric spends hours and hours every week on the lesson tee.  In addition, he’s built one of the most successful junior golf programs you can find anywhere, since he began at Country Club of Birmingham in 2001, which includes a junior club championship that hosts over 200 players!

All of this while fulfilling his duties to his staff as the Director of Golf and more importantly to his family as a husband and a father of three boys.

In this conversation we get into how he manages all of his responsibilities and stays organized.  We discuss some details about managing email and planning that I think could help many of you if you’re struggling to manage your time.

Eric tells us how he hires and builds his team and finally, advice for any young Golf Professional.  What’s the one thing you need to be able to do to help ensure your success in this business?  It’s a unique perspective on the importance of being able to build relationships, which is key to anyone’s career in the golf industry. 

Check out the list of tools and resources to help you "Work Smarter and Live Better" at www.golfprofessionalgrowth.com!

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It hit me hard again as to how many great people that have had the privilege and honor to work with throughout my lifetime.  Tyler James is a former student of mine and now a PGA Professional that I got the opportunity to catch up with for this interview.  What an inspiration this guy is in so many ways, especially as an example of chasing after things in life that you have a passion for.  Even if you don't like golf (can't believe that, but let's just say you don't), you can still learn plenty from this conversation.  On TV, the game of golf or more accurately, the life of a pro golfer looks to be awesome!  But to see behind the scenes as to what goes into that life, is really challenging and takes a lot of dedication, sacrifice, and focus.  The life lessons that Tyler shares with us are endless here - and I hope you pick out some of the valuable lessons like I did.  If you want to reach out to Tyler - find him on Instagram:  @tyler_james155 or on Facebook:        Thanks for listening.  Please take a few moments to subscribe & share this with someone, also leave a 5 Star rating on Apple Podcasts and ITunes or other services where you find this show.  Find me on Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/coachtoexpectsuccess/   on Twitter:  @coachtosuccess   and on Instagram at:  @coachjohndaly  - My YouTube Channel is at: Coach John Daly.   You can also head on over to https://www.coachtoexpectsuccess.com/ and get in touch with me there on my homepage along with checking out my Top Book list too.  Other things there on my site are being worked on – especially my blog page where I am back to blogging now.    

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:

What systems for managing his work and life can he not live without, his morning routine and how he manages work and home.

What he would say to someone that thinks leadership isn’t worth their time.

Pay special attention to his advice about hiring.  So many of us are in charge of hiring people, but it’s not something we get any formal training or coaching about and Ryan goes into detail about how to hire better.

Be sure to check out Ryan’s podcast and his new book "Welcome to Management".  This is a terrific resource for not only new and aspiring managers, but anyone that is in charge of others. 

Follow Ryan at www.learningleader.com or on Twitter, @ryanhawk12.

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If you’re in a leadership role, there’s no doubt the spotlight has been shined on you to respond appropriately for all of the people that you impact.  How should a good leader respond?

What if you’re not in a leadership role yet but are hoping to be in one someday soon?  Are there lessons you can learn from this crisis?  Where can you focus so that when it’s your turn to respond, you have the answers?

Thanks to our guest, Leadership Expert John Eades, we get the answers to these questions and more.  John has been on the show before.  Back in episode 008, he coached us through the importance of building a positive culture on your staff and the elements of a great culture.  I encourage you to go back and listen if you didn’t hear that one.

This time, John encourages us as Golf Professionals to use this time to evaluate where we are in our skill development and capitalize on this unique opportunity to improve.  Because as we’re finding out, the most valuable staff members are being retained in many cases.  So, have you asked yourself, how much value are you bringing to your facility?

John is a very accomplished player, actually the reigning North Carolina Amateur Champion, and wants nothing more than to see all the Golf Professionals that make up our industry succeed and thrive.  He’s passionate about his work and passionate about golf and you’ll hear all of that in this episode.

If you’ve been wondering if you’re taking advantage of the opportunities that come alongside such a difficult time, let John coach you through it in this episode.

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GBN is the leading private network for today's most successful PGA Professionals. Exclusive events at premier facilities, vendor partnerships to grow your business, education to increase your knowledge, and access to the top Professionals in the industry are just some of what membership in Golf Business Network will get you. Go to www.golfbusinessnetwork.com to find out more and become a member.

In this episode we're joined by Jason Sutton, aka “The Golf Guru”, who is the Director of Instruction at Carmel Country Club in North Carolina and the host of the appropriately titled podcast, “The Golf Guru” show.  But long before Jason was putting out 90+ episodes of his show, he was building a following online and developing his own brand, which as we talk about, has paid major dividends. 

He’s a personal development junkie and as we walk through his story, we find out how his commitment to learning and growing inside and outside of golf has led him to the successful spot he’s in right now.  Jason is open about one of lower points of his career and I think all of our listeners should tune into this part of his story.  It’s an invaluable lesson and reminder that many times in order to achieve our goals, we need to experience some failures and learn from those lessons.  

Jason loves to mentor young golf coaches and we get into how you would know if you’re meant to be a full time golf coach and what all young coaches should do first, if they want to get better.  So no matter where you are in this industry and what type of Golf Professional you are, this is a great conversation with a lot of insight.  

Check out Jason's podcast, The Golf Guru Show, and stay tuned for his new show "Coaching Better Now" which is part of the new Instructor Division of the Golf Business Network.  

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GBN is the leading private network for today's most successful PGA Professionals. Exclusive events at premier facilities, vendor partnerships to grow your business, education to increase your knowledge, and access to the top Professionals in the industry are just some of what membership in Golf Business Network will get you. Go to www.golfbusinessnetwork.com to find out more and become a member.

What’s your story?  If someone asked you that, do you have an answer?  How are you making an impact in the position where you currently serve?  Are you confident that you’re truly making an impact?  What are you doing to stand out from the crowd, so that someone might tell another person about you?  Anything?

Some of these may be difficult questions for you to answer.  I know I didn’t have a great answer to all of them.  For Kraig Kann, he’s on a mission to show others the importance of answering these and many more questions, so as he puts it, you can “Stand Out When You Stand Up”.  

If you’re in the golf business you most likely recognize Kraig from his 17+ years as an anchor on the Golf Channel.  As one of the originals when the channel launched in 1995, he eventually left for an opportunity to become the Chief Communications Officer at the LPGA.  While there his efforts led to an overhaul of the LPGA brand, which helped transform a once struggling tour.  

But these days Kraig spends his time coaching individuals, teams, and companies about the importance of delivering their message, building their story, and generating influence.  Which in this day and age, is easier than ever to get out to the world, but still a monumental challenge for a lot of us.

Kraig was the featured speaker at this year’s Golf Business Network Annual Meeting at the 2020 PGA Show.  In this episode, we cut in during Kraig’s presentation where he challenges the audience with a word he says defines him….elevate.  And he asks the question, “what word defines you?”

GBN is the leading private network for today's most successful PGA Professionals. Exclusive events at premier facilities, vendor partnerships to grow your business, education to increase your knowledge, and access to the top Professionals in the industry are just some of what membership in Golf Business Network will get you. Go to www.golfbusinessnetwork.com to find out more and become a member.

As PGA Professionals, we’re in the business of “Growing the Game”.  It’s a phrase we hear ad nauseam in our business.  Grow the game at our facilities, in our Sections, and in our communities.  So in order to do our job of growing the game, we develop programs for our members and customers that consist of clinics, lesson packages, golf schools, junior programs, beginner programs, the list goes on and on.  

However, we rarely ask the critical question.  In our efforts to “Grow the Game”, are we making a lasting impact on the game by actually creating golfers?  

What does it even mean to create a golfer? 

Ryan Dailey and Matt Reagan have been asking this question, and they’ve come up with an answer.  

Who are Ryan and Matt?  There aren’t many of you out there that don’t know, but just in case you’ve missed it, they’re two regular Golf Pros that are revolutionizing how we introduce new players to the game.  Through the development and evolution of Operation 36, they’ve impacted thousands of golfers and helped Golf Professionals all over the world develop successful programs and businesses, all with an idea seemingly so simple you say “why didn’t I think of that?!”.

Start from 25 yards and shoot 36 for nine holes and them move back to 50 yards.  Rinse and repeat.

But beyond creating a long term development model for junior golfers, they’ve set out on a mission to create one million new golfers by 2025.  As audacious as that goal seems, they have a plan to reach it.  

And it begins with a question we should all be asking at our facilities…”How do I create a golfer?”

When we ask that question first and then work backward from there, the way we structure and create our player development programs fall into place.

If you’re in the planning stages for 2020, this is a fantastic conversation to help you get on the right track and truly make an impact on your facilities this year and beyond.

GBN is the leading private network for today's most successful PGA Professionals. Exclusive events at premier facilities, vendor partnerships to grow your business, education to increase your knowledge, and access to the top Professionals in the industry are just some of what membership in Golf Business Network will get you. Go to www.golfbusinessnetwork.com to find out more and become a member.

It’s been said that you can’t grow personally or professionally without developing self awareness.  Knowing how you’re perceived by others, what your strengths and weaknesses are, how you handle stress, and how you impact those around you, are just some of the elements of self awareness, that can go a long way in helping all of us reach enjoy success at work, and also at home.

For Cameron Doan, the Head Professional at Preston Trail in Dallas, this pursuit of developing self awareness for himself and his staff members, has paid huge dividends.  For Cameron, he’s been able to lead each team member with a higher level of effectiveness, since he knows their individual needs and how they will respond in certain situations.  As he tells us, this has also allowed him to raise his level of self awareness and understand how his staff members perceive his actions.

As the 2018 National Bill Strausbaugh award winner and a recent inductee into the Texas Golf Hall of Fame, Cameron has spent his career devoted to getting the most out of staff and helping them achieve their personal goals, no matter what those goals may be.  He's mentored countless PGA Professionals onto successful positions throughout the industry.  You’ll hear him describe the methods he uses to achieve this and plenty more valuable insight. 

You'll also hear Cameron's thoughts on the most critical skills for PGA Professionals, you'll learn the six types of motivation, and the four areas he focuses on, which he learned from a Hall of Fame basketball coach. 

This episode is a little longer than normal, but I thought it was too good to split up into two episodes.  This conversation is a wealth of knowledge from an expert in development and mentorship, and contains a lot of great lessons for all of us.  

GBN is the leading private network for today's most successful PGA Professionals. Exclusive events at premier facilities, vendor partnerships to grow your business, education to increase your knowledge, and access to the top Professionals in the industry are just some of what membership in Golf Business Network will get you. Go to www.golfbusinessnetwork.com to find out more and become a member.

In this episode, we dig into the ins and outs of the Head Professional interview process. This discussion is going to be a great resource for any of you listening that are either planning on interviewing for a Head Professional position or if you will be helping to coach an aspiring Head Professional through the interview process.  We brought back Patrick Seither (Episode 001 & 003), the President and CEO of the Golf Business Network, to pick his brain about his experience running the Executive Search side of GBN’s business.  

Patrick sees this process through from start to finish, working with both the candidate as well as the clubs, so his insight is really unique in this area.  We discuss what clubs are looking for today in their next Head Professional, how you can stand out from the pack in a competitive interview process, the nuts and bolts of the interview including reference letters and portfolios, and how to ask thoughtful questions that can impress a search committee.  

Hopefully this helps anyone out there that will be going through this process.  And if you are...good luck!

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GBN is the leading private network for today's most successful PGA Professionals. Exclusive events at premier facilities, vendor partnerships to grow your business, education to increase your knowledge, and access to the top Professionals in the industry are just some of what membership in Golf Business Network will get you. Go to www.golfbusinessnetwork.com to find out more and become a member.

In Part II of our interview with the President of the PGA of America, Suzy Whaley discusses what’s going to help attract young people to our business and the PGA’s recruiting efforts, while addressing the need for manager’s today to evaluate the hours and days that they require from their staff during the season.  She continues with a discussion about the changes to the PGA education system and whether being able to select a specific career track will funnel too many young professionals toward “Teaching and Coaching” and away from traditional roles.  Suzy finishes with what she hopes she, the Board members and the Association can accomplish by the end of her Presidency.

This is another entertaining and insightful conversation with one of the most influential individuals in our game today.  If you missed Part I, go back and hear Suzy talk about how she handles the challenges of managing all of her commitments on a daily basis and what methods she’s used to stay organized while building an incredibly successful career.

This episode is sponsored by Golf Genius Golf Shop.  Find out more at www.golfgenius.com

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GBN is the leading private network for today's most successful PGA Professionals. Exclusive events at premier facilities, vendor partnerships to grow your business, education to increase your knowledge, and access to the top Professionals in the industry are just some of what membership in Golf Business Network will get you. Go to www.golfbusinessnetwork.com to find out more and become a member.

In this episode Clay Scroggins, author of "How to Lead When You're Not in Charge", walks us through the four behaviors that he’s pinpointed to be able to cultivate influence when you don’t have the title, while preparing you to succeed when the time comes and that title is yours.  

This truly is one of the most important episodes we’ve done, because this information isn’t really taught in our business, but it can really help aspiring leaders in our industry to improve and make an impact.  Clay’s four behaviors are an outline on how to truly become an “A” player at your club and someone that stands out from the pack.  Follow them, and you'll be on the path to success.  And for those listening that are in a position where we often coach and mentor younger professionals in this business, Clay’s information provides a great framework to help guide us through that process.

You can find out more about Clay at www.clayscroggins.com and pick up his book “How to Lead When You’re Not in Charge” on his site or on Amazon.

GBN is the leading private network for today's most successful PGA Professionals. Exclusive events at premier facilities, vendor partnerships to grow your business, education to increase your knowledge, and access to the top Professionals in the industry are just some of what membership in Golf Business Network will get you. Go to www.golfbusinessnetwork.com to find out more and become a member.

In many ways Suzy Whaley is just another Golf Professional.  She struggles with many of the same challenges that PGA Professionals face every day.  Parts of her story sound the same as many, many others.  But on the other hand….Suzy is the head of the largest organization in sports, and not to mention, the first woman to ever do that.  She holds one of the most powerful and influential positions in the game of golf.  She’s a trail blazer.  Not only has she played in LPGA tour events, but she played in a PGA Tour event. She’s probably done more media interviews than any PGA Professional in history.  

In part one of our conversation, we tackle a couple of age old issues with PGA Professionals.  Time management and work-life balance.  If you’ve been following along, you’ve heard about these topics on this podcast before.  Partly because these issues are nearly universal in our business.  And because they’re probably not addressed with practical solutions often enough.  So what do you do if you get 600 emails a day?  How do you handle the stresses of raising a family and succeeding in this industry?  Suzy shares her methods and what’s helped her over the course of her career along with plenty of other great insights.  

GBN is the leading private network for today's most successful PGA Professionals. Exclusive events at premier facilities, vendor partnerships to grow your business, education to increase your knowledge, and access to the top Professionals in the industry are just some of what membership in Golf Business Network will get you. Go to www.golfbusinessnetwork.com to find out more and become a member.

When times are toughest, we feel like work is controlling our lives. We feel it’s the only thing we have time for (and sometimes don’t even have enough time for) while everything else (family, friends, health, finances) sits on the back-burner until things “slow down”.

It’s why most PGA Professionals will tell you either directly or indirectly that finding “balance” in this industry is elusive, if not impossible, but something they wish they had.

If you've ever struggled with the challenges of this business and feeling like you're being pulled in too many directions, this episode will help.  Based on data from experts, you'll learn where you can place your attention to help reduce the stress of being a busy Golf Professional and how success doesn't have to come at the expense of living a happy and fulfilled life.

You can learn more by reading "The Balance Series" at www.golfprofessionalgrowth.com.

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GBN is the leading private network for today's most successful PGA Professionals. Exclusive events at premier facilities, vendor partnerships to grow your business, education to increase your knowledge, and access to the top Professionals in the industry are just some of what membership in Golf Business Network will get you. Go to www.golfbusinessnetwork.com to find out more and become a member.

One of the most beneficial aspects of the Getting Better Now podcast has been the ability to hear unique insights from leaders both inside and outside of the industry.  

In this episode, we highlight some of our most popular guests and their advice for Golf Professionals as it pertains to furthering their careers.  We learn from Jim Smith of the Philadelphia Cricket Club, Tony Pancake from Crooked Stick, Sports Performance Psychologist Bhrett McCabe, Cary Cozby of Southern Hills, and Kevin Muldoon from Jupiter Hills.  

If you haven't already, go back and listen to the full episode to hear everything these guests taught us during their appearances on the show.  

GBN is the leading private network for today's most successful PGA Professionals. Exclusive events at premier facilities, vendor partnerships to grow your business, education to increase your knowledge, and access to the top Professionals in the industry are just some of what membership in Golf Business Network will get you. Go to www.golfbusinessnetwork.com to find out more and become a member.

Jay LeDuc is a PGA Professional who’s spent over two decades in the golf industry and held positions running the gamut from Outside Services to Head Golf Professional.  Now from his spot outside the industry running strategy and innovation for a luxury travel club, he’s giving back to his fellow PGA Professionals through his podcast, the PGA Jay Show, and wealth of content on multiple social media channels.  

Through this work, Jay’s been helping promote the usage of social media for Golf Professionals, showing how when used properly, social media can help you add value to your facility and advance your career.  

In this episode, we get specific with his experience and share some tactics you can use right away to improve the results you get from social media.  Whether you’re an everyday user or you try to avoid social media like the plague, there’s something for you in this episode.  

Follow Jay on Instagram @pgajay and subscribe to his podcast “The PGA Jay Show” on Apple Podcasts, Google Play, or Spotify.

GBN is the leading private network for today's most successful PGA Professionals. Exclusive events at premier facilities, vendor partnerships to grow your business, education to increase your knowledge, and access to the top Professionals in the industry are just some of what membership in Golf Business Network will get you. Go to www.golfbusinessnetwork.com to find out more and become a member.

In this episode, we’re back with part two of our conversation with the GM/COO at Medinah Country Club, Robert Sereci.  Robert has profiled his “Top 10 Lessons They Didn’t Teach You in School” and in part one we covered 1-5.  In lessons 6-10, we continue to discuss these critical success skills that can make or break your career.

We get into the difference between coaching and mentoring, and why you need to stop just being a coach, as well as how putting the success of others first will put you on the path to success.  

If you haven’t done it yet, follow Robert on LinkedIn where he’s taken the time to write many pieces and articles that will benefit anyone working in the club industry, whether you’re on the golf side or food and beverage.

"The 10 Lessons They Didn’t Teach You in School" by Robert Sereci

1. The difference between passion and purpose.
2. You don’t know what you don’t know
3. Understand that your success is determined by others.
4. How to manage and lead in a world of grey
5. Understand how your club keeps score
6. Understand that your success is determined by others
7. Your technical skills will become less important as you climb the ladder
8. Stop Coaching and start mentoring
9. Your club governance model is more important then you realize
10. It’s not about you. It never was.

Episode 019 is brought to you by Golf Genius Software and their new product "Golf Shop".  To learn more, go to www.golfgenius.com.

GBN is the leading private network for today's most successful PGA Professionals. Exclusive events at premier facilities, vendor partnerships to grow your business, education to increase your knowledge, and access to the top Professionals in the industry are just some of what membership in Golf Business Network will get you. Go to www.golfbusinessnetwork.com to find out more and become a member.