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099 | Sales, Superintendents and Golf’s Workforce Problem with Paul Hurst

Episode 099 Concert 099 | Sales, Superintendents and Golf’s Workforce Problem with Paul Hurst BOOK A STRATEGY CALL Summary In this episode of Leadership on the Links, we sit down with Paul Hurst, founder of Greens Pro and one of the golf industry’s most recognizable voices in independent distribution. Paul shares his unlikely path from […]

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098 | Concert Golf Partners Golf Course Maintenance Division and Growing Turf Talent

Episode 098 Concert Golf Partners Golf Course Maintenance Division and Growing Turf Talent with Danny Gwyn BOOK A STRATEGY CALL Summary In this episode of Leadership on the Links, we sit down with Danny Gwyn, Vice President of Golf Course Maintenance at Concert Golf Partners, one of the top owner-operator golf companies in the country. […]

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097 | From Valhalla to the Field: How John Ballard Traded the Fairways for a New Career Path

Episode 097 From Valhalla to the Field: Traded the Fairways for a New Career Path with John Ballard BOOK A STRATEGY CALL Summary In this episode of Leadership on the Links, we sit down with John Ballard, a 27-year golf industry veteran and former Superintendent at Valhalla Golf Club, to talk about one of the […]

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096 | Self-Awareness, Alignment & the Leadership Edge: Unlocking Your Best Self with Aaron Dawson

Episode 096 Self-Awareness, Alignment & the Leadership Edge: Unlocking Your Best Self with Aaron Dawson Summary BOOK A STRATEGY CALL In this episode of Leadership on the Links, we sit down with Aaron Dawson, founder of Viewpoint EQ and a 20-year hospitality and private club veteran, for a candid conversation about self-awareness, emotional intelligence, and […]

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095 | From Conference Floors to Championship Culture: What the CMAA Show Revealed About the Future of Golf Club Leadership

Episode 095 From Conference Floors to Championship Culture: What the CMAA Show Revealed About the Future of Golf Club Leadership with Tyler Bloom, Meredith Otero and Mary Maloney Summary Book a Strategy Call In this episode of Leadership on the Links, Tyler Bloom is joined by team members Meredith Otero and Mary Maloney for a […]

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094 | Building Trust on the Turf: How Superintendents Win Over Members, GMs, and Boards

Episode 094 Building Trust on the Turf: How Superintendents Win Over Members, GMs, and Boards with Holly Farrell and Brian D’Agostino Summary Book a Strategy Call In this episode of Leadership on the Links, we sit down with two powerhouse voices from The Oaks Club: Holly Farrell, General Manager, and Brian D’Agostino, Greens Committee Chair, […]

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093 | From the Boardroom to the Fairway: GM & Greens Chair Secrets to a Winning Club Culture

Episode 093 From the Boardroom to the Fairway: GM & Greens Chair Secrets to a Winning Club Culture with Bill Langley and Clarke Jones Summary Book a Strategy Call In this episode of Leadership on the Links, we sit down with two seasoned golf industry veterans — Bill Langley, retired General Manager & CEO of […]

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092 | Inside the GCSAA 2026 Conference: Growth, Connections & Lessons Learned

Episode 092 Inside the GCSAA 2026 Conference: Growth, Connections & Lessons Learned with Meredith Otero and Mitch Rupert Summary Book a Strategy Call In this episode of Leadership on the Links, Meredith Otero and Mitch Rupert dive into a candid recap of the GCSAA 2026 Conference and Trade Show in Orlando. Fresh off the heels […]

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091 | The Unexpected Power of Playing Golf to Build Industry Influence and Trust

Episode 091 The Unexpected Power of Playing Golf to Build Industry Influence and Trust with Ken Mangum Summary BOOK A STRATEGY SESSION SummaryIn this episode of Leadership on the Links, Tyler Bloom is joined by Ken Mangum, longtime golf course superintendent and respected industry consultant, to discuss leadership, course standards, workforce development, and the evolving […]

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090 | From Turf to the Boardroom: Kenton Brunson on Education, Leadership, and the GM Path

Episode 090 From Turf to the Boardroom: Kenton Brunson on Education, Leadership, and the GM Path with Kenton Brunson Summary BOOK A STRATEGY SESSION In this episode of Leadership on the Links, Tyler Bloom sits down with Kenton Brunson, Director of Agronomy at Mid Ocean Club, to explore why golf course superintendents are uniquely positioned […]

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