About this podcast
Are you ready to learn from the world's greatest golf & hospitality industry leaders? This is The GIG Podcast from Golf Industry Guru, and we feature some of the most innovative and brilliant golf industry leaders, trainers, consultants, and operators who willingly share their experiences, wisdom, and best practices to help you and your club be better. The GIG Podcast is perfect for any type of golf facility anywhere in the world and is loaded with information and educational content that will benefit Owners, General Managers, Superintendents, Directors of Golf, F&B Managers, Chefs, Sales & Marketing Managers, Financial Controllers, Front-Line Golf and F&B service staff, and you! For more information about Golf Industry Guru, visit www.golfindustryguru.com.
Episodes
The newest 20 of 62 episodes
- Fix the Soil, Save the Game: How Regenerative Soil Science is Transforming Golf Course Sustainability · 49 min · Season 3 Episode 6Send a text In this fascinating episode of The GIG Podcast, host James Cronk sits down with Parker Cohn, founder of Performance Resource Management and self-described "Soil…
- From Training to Transformation: The Team Member Coaching Revolution That's Changing Golf Club Culture · 53 min · Season 3 Episode 5Send a text In this powerful episode, host James Cronk welcomes back leadership expert Andy Stangenberg from Q Principle to tackle one of the most critical challenges facing golf…
- From Trick Shots to Life Lessons: Todd Keirstead's Journey Through Skin Cancer and Adaptive Golf · 43 min · Season 3 Episode 4Send a text In this powerful episode of The GIG Podcast, host James Cronk welcomes back Todd Keirstead, a PGA professional, world-renowned trick shot artist, and passionate…
- Growing the Game: Tiffany Gordon on Women's Crucial Role in Golf's Evolution · 51 min · Season 3 Episode 3Send a text In this inspiring episode of The GIG Podcast, host James Cronk sits down with Tiffany Gordon, Vice President of the PGA of Canada and soon-to-be first female…
- The Coaching Evolution: Building Relationships Technology Can't Replace · 50 min · Season 3 Episode 2Send a text In this industry-focused episode of The GIG Podcast, host James Cronk speaks with performance coach Tim O'Connor on strategies that can revolutionize coaching…
- Beyond Nominations: Elevating Your Club’s Member Vetting Process · 50 min · Season 3 Episode 1Send a text In this insightful episode of The GIG Podcast, host James Cronk welcomes Paul Dank, a leading expert in member vetting from Kennis Member Vetting, to discuss the…
- Navigating Crisis With Confidence: Expert Strategies for Club Managers · 44 min · Season 2 Episode 15Send a text This episode of The GIG Podcast features an enlightening discussion with Laurie Martin, also known as "Trauma Mumma," who brings over three decades of experience in…
- Driving Revenue - How Noteefy is Revolutionizing Tee Time Reservations · 51 min · Season 2 Episode 14Send a text In this episode of The GIG Podcast, James Cronk interviews Jake Gordon, CEO & Co-Founder of Noteefy, a groundbreaking tee time-reservation and booking platform…
- Navigating the New Era Of Golf Marketing · 49 min · Season 2 Episode 13Send a text In this insightful episode of The GIG Podcast, we sit down with James Wilkinson, the innovative Founder and Managing Director of Albatross Digital, to explore the…
- Earn 6 Figures Teaching Golf · 38 min · Season 2 Episode 12Send a text Are you ready for a mind-blowing revelation? The unexpected truth about boosting your golf coaching business's profitability and efficiency will leave you in awe. Get…
- Secrets to Crisis-Proof Your Golf Club · 40 min · Season 2 Episode 11Send a text Do you want to revolutionize the way crisis management is handled in your club and improve communication? Get ready to uncover solutions that will enhance crisis…
- Addressing Golf's Diversity and Accessibility Barriers · 45 min · Season 2 Episode 10Send a text Join us as we delve into the world of golf with Nacho Giraldo, a philanthropist and advocate for Park Golf. Park Golf is an exciting initiative to bring the game of…
- Breaking Down Barriers: Strategies For Promoting Inclusivity In Golf with Todd Kierstead & Jeremey MacRae · 55 min · Season 2 Episode 9Send a text The importance of inclusivity in the golf industry cannot be overstated. Fostering an inclusive environment is not only important when trying to be an employer of…
- Leading With The Conclusion with Colin Cox · 50 min · Season 2 Episode 8Send a text Does any of this feel familiar? You’re frustrated from constantly having to repeat yourself and not being understood. You have anxiety from not being able to…
- Unlocking HR Insights For The Golf Industry with Robin Turnill · 49 min · Season 2 Episode 7Send a text As employers in the hospitality industry, it can be hard to find and retain employees and doing so is essential for any hospitality-based business to succeed. It can…
- Creating Magical Memories & Moments For Members with Ben Lorenzen · 51 min · Season 2 Episode 6Send a text On this episode of The GIG Podcast, we are talking to Ben Lorenzen, the Creative Director, Chief Memory Officer, and Director of Vibe at Champions Run in Omaha, NE…
- From Club Manager to Consultant Guru with Tom Wallace · 55 min · Season 2 Episode 5Send a text Would you believe that the Club Management industry is one of the most challenging and difficult industries to succeed in? It takes a special type of person to…
- How Everyday Leaders Build Irresistible Brands With Gair Maxwell · 1 h 8 min · Season 2 Episode 4Send a text Are you a club manager struggling to create an irresistible brand for your facility? If so, you’re not alone. With an estimated 38,000 golf courses on the planet…
- Creating A Culture Of Safety: A Must For Golf Clubs · 1 h 6 min · Season 2 Episode 3Send a text Are you looking for ways to make your golf club the safest place it can be for your employees, members, and guests? Safety and compliance are often overlooked…
- Innovation in the Golf Industry: A Conversation with Leonard Gendron · 47 min · Season 2 Episode 2Send a text Does any of this sound familiar? You're trying to increase inclusivity/eco-friendliness/year-round operations in your golf business, but you're not seeing results…







