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The Sharvette Mitchell Radio ShowHow leaders can release exhaustion | Lynita Mitchell-Blackwell, Esq.Send us a textEpisode 785 | The Sharvette Mitchell Radio ShowLynita Mitchell-Blackwell is a retreat leader, award-winning attorney, bestselling author, and spiritual teacher whose work bridges the worlds of law, leadership, and luminous living. Lynita’s voice has resonated in Forbes, Yahoo! Finance, and Black Enterprise, highlighting how she has devoted her life to guiding high-achieving women from burnout and overwhelm into a place of peace, clarity, and sustained success. As founder of Boundaries to Brilliance, Lynita curates’ retreats, coaching programs, and sacred gatherings designed to help leaders release exhaustion and step into their highest pote...
2025-11-1933 min
The Forbes Trail#144 - Andrew Bloch - Founder of Andrew Bloch & AssociatesAndrew is a serial entrepreneur, who after a 20 year stint co-founding and scaling Frank PR into one of the UK’s most iconic and well-respected agencies. Andrew founded and now runs Bloch & and Associates, a boutique advisory firm specialised in marketing services which handles everything from agency M&A on behalf of PCB Partners, agency selection processes on behalf of AAR, through to a variety of NED roles with some of the UK’s most exciting marketing services companies including AFO Group, Stakked, Words+ Pixels and many more. As if that isn’t enough, Andrew has also worked as official spoke...
2024-04-101h 08The Forbes Trail#143 - Rama Nanjundaiah & Enrico Kaufmann - Hiring Your First DACH AEHiring your first AE in the DACH region can be a real pain!
That's why we brought in our client, Rama, CEO & Founder of Phantasma Labs, to discuss this exact topic. Rama partnered with Nobel to hire Enrico, who began as an AE and has now been promoted to Head of Sales.
Hiring your first AE in DACH presents many challenges:
- What seniority do we hire for?
- Which background should they have?
- How do we qualify the right soft skills?
2024-04-0335 minThe Forbes Trail#142 - Oliver Weingarten - Co-Founder & CEO Summit Sports#142 - Oliver Weingarten - Co-Founder & CEO Summit Sports
Oliver Weingarten, the founder and CEO of Summit Sports, joins us on The Forbes Trail to share his remarkable journey in the sports industry.
Oliver reflects on his diverse heritage and educational background, blending law, German studies, and a passion for sports. Transitioning from the legal field to the dynamic world of sports, Oliver recounts his experiences at the Premier League and Formula One, highlighting the autonomy and entrepreneurial spirit that led him to pursue his dream job.
Delving into the intricacies of the sports...
2024-03-2748 minThe Forbes Trail#141 - Graeme Brown - Director of Golf at The Dutch#141 - Graeme Brown - Director of Golf at The Dutch
Graeme Brown, Director of Golf at the Dutch, joins us on The Forbes Trail to share his journey in the world of golf. Graeme delves into his early introduction to golf at a young age, guided by his father, and his progression through the ranks in Scotland and college in the United States. Transitioning from amateur to professional golf, Graeme reflects on the challenges and successes he faced on the tour.
Discussing the intricacies of the golfing world, Graeme provides insights into the qualities that...
2024-03-2035 minThe Forbes Trail#140 - Ted Brady - Managing Matt Fitzpatrick & Founding a Player Agency#140 - Ted Brady - Managing Matt Fitzpatrick & Founding a Player Agency
Ted Brady is a Golf Agent, most notably managing Matt Fitzpatrick for 7 years, including his US Open win in 2022.
Ted, the founder of LAIK Sports, joins us on The Forbes Trail to share his journey in managing professional golfer, Matt Fitzpatrick and launching his player management agency. We go into Ted's origin story and growth from the early days working for Chubby Chandler. Ted dives into the importance of leveraging data for performance improvement in golf and the importance of balance between commercial opportunities...
2024-03-1353 min
Pivoting to WEB3BAND ROYALTY: Unveiling the Secrets of Music Royalties in the Changing Digital WEB3 Era with Noble Drakoln and Donna MitchellThe music industry in the Web 3 landscape incorporates emerging technologies like cryptocurrencies and blockchain. Imagine if someone can bring it all together, the past and the present, and create an ecosystem for the future. In this episode of Pivoting to Web 3, Donna shares the mic again with Noble DraKoln of Band Royalty to discuss in-depth how royalties work and how Band Royalty leverages Web 3 to bring together past and present technologies into creating an ecosystem that gives a balanced reward for everyone from the song writer, artists, up to the fans and supporters.
2024-01-1622 min
Pivoting to WEB3BAND ROYALTY: Owning, Marketing, and Monetizing Music in the Changing Digital WEB3 Era with Noble Drakoln and Donna MitchellThe evolution of technology is inevitable. We have seen the development from vinyl records to cassette tapes, compact discs, and others. Sure, we have the streaming platforms and the digital copies, but in the future, they will become a format from the past, just like all other legacy copies. In this episode of Pivoting to Web 3, Donna welcomes back Noble DraKoln of Band Royalty to talk about the future of the music industry, and how Band Royalty is revolutionizing the landscape of music ownership, marketing, monetizing and building communities from fans and supporters in the W...
2024-01-0937 min
SISTERHOOD OF SWEAT - Motivation, Inspiration, Health, Wealth, Fitness, Authenticity, Confidence and EmpowermentLook for the Open Window of Opportunity with Forbes RileyAre you struggling to get motivated? Well today, we've got your dose of powerful positivity and motivation. We're talking about dedication, growth, mindset and so much more. In this episode, I talk with Forbes Riley. Riley has become a familiar face to millions of American viewers for her numerous appearances on infomercials. She has been a spokesperson for Jack LaLanne's Power Juicer, Aerobed, Microgrill, MaxiGlide, Mor Furniture Stores, and her own exercise device, Forbes Riley's SpinGym. She is often seen on live TV, on both HSN and QVC in England. We discuss the importance of speaking your dreams into...
2022-02-091h 07
Autism Rocks and Rolls159:Flying High With Rob Van Dam And Katie ForbesIn this episode, we interview the one-of-a-kind professional wrestler Rob Van Dam, also known as RVD. Rob Van Dam has been able to call ECW and WWE home. I admire this man because he has had many concussions throughout his career, but he still kept going. That is not all. We will also meet his lovely wife, Mrs. Katie Forbes. Forbes has also been a professional wrestler, but she, like her husband, wrestled in Impact Wrestling too. Enjoy hearing RVD and Katie Forbes' hardcore words of wisdom.
2022-01-1442 minThe Forbes TrailEP#133 | The Players Championship ReviewHost Mitchell Forbes is once again joined by the COO of Forelinx, Sam Kestin, to discuss all the latest on the PGA Tour and of course their fantasy picks. We dissect the incredible tournament that was The Players Championship last week.
BDC's topping incident
Is Rory mentally off pace?
Elation for JT
Tiger's geekiness
And much more...
If you got any value at all, please like, share, review, subscr... you get it!
2021-03-161h 07
Thought Leader Life#601-603: Mankowska, Lakkur, Utter w/ Mitchell Levy on Thought Leader Life Credibility
#601: Asha Mankowska and Mitchell Levy on Thought Leader Life Credibility Episode
Having a strategy to identify and overcome your blind spots to have massive rapid results. This episode features #ThoughtLeader and #Expert Asha Mankowska (https://www.linkedin.com/in/ashamankowska/), who is the CEO and Founder of Your Favorite Business. She is also a high performance leadership coach and branding Expert, an executive mentor, virtual corporate trainer, Harvard speaker, Forbes coach, and a bestselling author. She was recognized by Forbes Magazine as one of the Top Business and Career Coaches in America.
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2021-02-2319 minThe Forbes TrailFantasy Picks & F**k Ralph Lauren | S.3 Ep.2Lots of fascinating points of discussion this week as we delve deep into the HBO Tiger doc, the hideous dropping of Justin Thomas from sponsor, Ralph Lauren and the all important question of: How elite is Kevin Na? All that as well as this weeks fantasy picks for The Amex. Can Mitchell carry on his early season form after a 2nd place finish last week?
Please review if you got any value, it would mean the world. Thank you, Nation.
2021-01-201h 01Thought Leader Life#562-565: Hagen, Pizzini, Richardson, Britt w/ Mitchell Levy on Thought Leader Life Credibility
#562: Tim Hagen and Mitchell Levy on Thought Leader Life Credibility Episode
Increase the trust level in your organization for talent development and retention. This episode features #ThoughtLeader and #Expert Tim Hagen (https://www.linkedin.com/in/timhagen/), keynote speaker, trainer, and President of Progress Coaching where he is the premier workplace coaching expert teaching organizations and leaders how to coach to drive and retain top talent. He also leads and speaks at the Coaching Conversation Podcast and is a member of the Forbes Coaches Council, which is a select group of coaches in the...
2021-01-1830 minThe Forbes TrailPoints Equal Prizes | Fantasy w/Forelinx | S.2 Ep.56We indulge in fantasy Golf yet again with myself, Mitchell Forbes, taking home a respectable 2nd place finish at the Zozo Championship. We discuss the fantastic Sunday on display and a very impressive win for Cantlay. We then discuss our picks for the Bermuda this week and start pontificating over Masters picks! Enjoy,Nation.
2020-10-271h 16
Global Nomad HacksEpisode 028: Lisa Mitchell - Financial Services for Global NomadsDr. Heidi Forbes Öste chats with Lisa R Mitchell, MBA. Principal of Living A Global Lifestyle. Lisa is an innovative, Global Executive and Consultant with over 20 years' experience in Sales, Marketing, and Business Development in the United States, Europe, and Asia. Lisa has held Senior Leadership roles in the Banking, Financial Services, and Global Education industries within Fortune 500 global organizations. Currently, through her Living A Global Lifestyle Brand she is using her global experience and diverse skillset to curate content and craft uniquely designed workshops to provide the tools and resources for people to live s...
2020-09-1140 min2020-09-081h 022020-09-021h 11The Forbes TrailThe Pilgrimage To Pasatiempo | S.2 Ep.43My new friend Joser, winner of the Pasatiempo contest, joins with friends of the show in Johnny and Jimmy to talk about their 'pilgrimage to Pasatiempo'. A truly soulful and all encompassing trip in the midst of what has been some of the most difficult times these gents have had to endure. This is why we do this podcast. Giving is living. Enjoy, folks.
2020-08-261h 012020-08-251h 25The Forbes TrailRon Del Barrio | S.2 Ep.41This man needs no introduction. My favourite Golfing human I've had the pleasure to interact with over the last 18 months. Full of comedy & knowledge bombs. What's not to love...
2020-08-241h 03The Forbes TrailSlaley Hall Golf Club Giveaway | S.2 Ep.39Back to our roots this week with Al Burns, the membership coordinator at Slaley Hall Glof Club. We have collaborated with another amazing facility to give you amazing listeners the chance to win a free round! Name a podcast that gives better value! On another interesting note, Al is now the UK's ambassador for Random Golf Club, Erik Anders Lang's awesome creation.
2020-08-1943 min2020-08-181h 282020-08-161h 16The Forbes TrailMAJOR ALERT | S.2 Ep.36The PGA Championship is back and we give our 2 cents on who to watch out for!
2020-08-041h 18The Forbes TrailTough Test At Jack's Place | Tour Talk | S.2 Ep.35What a refreshing week on tour. Narrow and firm fairways, lightning fast greens and thick juicy rough to protect them. It was epic seeing the players struggle so much and to see every part of each player's game tested to the max. IT was also wonderful to witness Tiger's return to action as we gear up for major & Fed Ex Cup play-off season!
2020-07-221h 20The Forbes TrailTiger Woods Returns | S.2 Ep.34Morikawa beats Thomas in a dramatic play-off and Tiger Woods returns to action this week at The Memorial. Is there anything else left to say? ENJOY!
2020-07-141h 10The Forbes TrailThe Bryson DeChamSHOW | Tour Talk | S.2 Ep.33Bryson DeChambeau ran away with the W in Detroit this week and did so in a very impressive way, finishing on a mammoth total of -23. High Bombs & Made Putts were the them of Bryon's week, a winning formula for any player.
We also delve into his contentious comments that he made after his round on Saturday.
This week on tour sees a very good quality field as the PGA tour camps out in Muirfield Village AKA Jack's place.
It's a beauty of a stop for the tour and we cannot wait to se...
2020-07-081h 13The Forbes TrailJake Hutt Drops Knowledge Bombs | S.2 Ep.32Jake Hutt, popular PGA instructor, joins us to talk all things Golf. Jake learned a lot of his techniques from George Ghankas and shares a ton of wisdom. His social media is extremely refreshing with easy to comprehend and funny instructional videos with some self-produced rap thrown into the mix! Such a nice guy with so much value to bring to the industry - hope you enjoy! Oh, and if you haven't already, please subscribe, review or leave a comment! Much love JJ Nation!
2020-07-051h 10
The Forbes TrailDustin Johnson Is A Stud | Tour Talk | S.2 Ep.31Coverage of the latest event on tour, The Traveller's Championship, where we saw DJ get back into the winners circle. We also give our verdict on the upcoming event at the Rocket Mortgage Classic! IF you have't already, please share, review and subscribe! Love you, Nation!
2020-06-291h 04
The Forbes TrailWebb Simpson Is Underrated | Tour Talk | S.2 Ep.30Webb Simpson IS underrated! We discuss our fantasy performances from the RBC Heritage and make our picks and give our insights on this week's stop on tour at TPC River Highlands for The Traveler's Championship.
2020-06-241h 00
The Forbes TrailIs Jordan Spieth Back?! | Tour Talk w/Sam Kestin | S.2 Ep.29The PGA tour returned to our screens last week and it was absolutely beautiful to watch. Sooooo mnay talking points from Berger's win to Bryson's consumption of burgers, Rose's return to form, Spieth's flashes of brilliance and yet another impressive display for both Moirkowa and Schauffele! As ever, we give our tips and picks for this week's RBC Heritage at Harbour town which sees 16 of the world's top 20 as well as some first class veterans. Enjoy!
2020-06-151h 15
The Forbes TrailTHE PGA TOUR IS BACK | Tour Talk | S.2 Ep.28PROFESSIONAL GOLF IS BACK YO! We give our insights as to who we think the smart fantasy picks are for the first week back on tour! Enjoy, Nation! Oh and please share and subscribe!
2020-06-091h 14
The Forbes TrailTour Talk | A Review Of The Tiger Match | S.2 Ep.27Our deep expression of hatred for racism, our love of the match and Golf, the ability to connect with others through Golf and so much more. This one went a level deeper and sincerely hope you all find some value. Much love, Nation.
2020-06-041h 02The Forbes TrailShootin' The Sh*T | Mickey Join Us Y'all | S.2 Ep.26Mickey is back for an episode and we had so much fun. Always a good time chopping it up with a good friend who co-founded this pod! Long descriptions seem to be a no no, so just know you're going to laugh. Alright, enjoy. Love you all. Oh, and subscribe/review :)
2020-05-251h 12
The Forbes TrailTour Talk | Play-Off Hole | S.2 Ep.25Mitch takes on Sam in a sudden death style quiz following both obtaining 21/27 in each respective rounds. We also give our 2 cents on the return to live Golf with the CVOID-19 charity match between Rory McIlroy, Dustin Johnson, Matthew Wolff and Rickie Fowler. Hope you enjoy!
2020-05-181h 00
The Forbes TrailTour Talk Quiz | Can Mitch Beat Sam?! | S.2 Ep.24Sam comes armed with 27 questions to try and nullify Mitch's efforts to beat Sam's impressive score of 21 last week! We also discuss the outrage that occurred after Vijay Singh elected to enter a Korn Ferry Tour event! This was so much fun. Hope you all enjoy, nation!
2020-05-131h 45The Forbes TrailTik Tok Trick Shot Tips w/ Colin McCarthy | S.2 Ep.23Practical tips on how to get 'trickshotting' from a trickshot legend and our good friend, Colin McCarthy. Tik Tok is exploding presently and trickshots are doing so well because of their fun and playful nature. Colin walks us through on how to get started. Enjoy, Nation!
2020-05-1143 min
The Forbes TrailTour Talk Quiz | Sam Kestin Joins To Test His Knowledge | S2. Ep22.27 Golf Related questions in this fun quiz. You'll learn a ton on the way! Nation, if you keep getting value, please share or leave a review! Much Love x
2020-05-041h 07The Forbes TrailPasatiempo Golf Club | Ken Woods, Head PGA Professional Of Pasatiempo Golf Club, Stops By | S.2 Ep.21Wow. We are so privileged to be able to give you and 3 friends a free 4 ball at the famous and majestic Pasatiempo Golf Club. Ken Woods joins us to talk all things Pasatiempo and my word is it good! Wikipedia could not put this better: 'Pasatiempo Golf Club is an 18-hole golf club on the West Coast of the United States, located in Pasatiempo, Santa Cruz County, California. Designed by the famous English architect Alister MacKenzie, the course is famed for its breathtaking scenery and rich golf history.' We talk all things Pasatiempo and delve into Ken's career...
2020-04-291h 01The Forbes TrailSeb Carmichael-Brown, Stops By | S.2 Ep.20Thank you for stopping by, Seb. What struck me most about Seb was his unwavering passion and honesty and they are 2 values I treasure so much. He talks at length about his journey in the games of Golf and Football and how the pursuit of his passions has led to a very fulfilling career being involved in the day to day of the finest sports to ever be invented! We go right from Seb's Golf origin story to how his partnerships have garnered so much opportunity and good times. Seb was so right to point out that it's not...
2020-04-281h 05
The Forbes TrailThe Amended PGA Schedule | Tour Talk w/Sam Kestin @Forelinx | S.2 Ep.19Always a pleasure to chop it up with Sam! This week on Tour Talk, we discuss the latest amendments to the PGA Tour schedule and the impact that could have on the Ryder Cup teams. We also discuss who we might think will contend at this year's majors, with some very interesting venues and layouts to be considered. The last time the US Open was played at Winged Foot, the winning score was +5! Please, if you got any value at all, please review, share and subscribe! Thank you, Nation!
2020-04-2158 minThe Forbes TrailPaul Tesori - PGA Tour Caddy For Webb Simpson | Life On The Bag For A Major Winner | S.2 Ep.18Wow. Thank you, Paul Tesori and welcome to the JJ Nation. The PGA Tour Caddy veteran joins us for 80 minutes of Golfing gold. From his introduction to the game, life on the bag for Vijay Singh, Sean O'Hair and now Webb Simpson, major championship stories, Presidents Cup Stories, Tiger stories, the conversation is just bursting at the seams with inside information, education and inspiration. The life on the bag for a major winner and player ranked 9th in the world is fascinating! Once again, I am so in awe of the connection between the PGA Tour and charity. The...
2020-04-201h 23The Forbes TrailLen Mattiace - 2x PGA Tour Winner & Masters 03' Runner Up | S.2 Ep.17If Golf really does make model gentlemen, Len is a shining example of that being true. It was both a privilege and an honour to be able to sit an speak for an hour with Len Mattiace. Len is an incredibly successful PGA tour Golfer winning 2 times, reaching top 30 in the world rankings and coming 1 play off hole away from that coveted green jacket. Len talks us through his childhood, which reveals a lot about what made him successful on Tour. We delve heavily into his career, wins, near misses and some epic stories from his time out on t...
2020-04-151h 05
The Forbes TrailGolf In Arizona | Tour Talk w/Sam Kestin @Forelinx | S.2 Ep.16Tour Talk is so fun to do. Yes, there's not much tour to talk of lately but we've had a blast taking a trip down memory lane. Additionally, we've had the chance to explore the amazing variety of courses on the Forelinx roster. This week, we focused on the beautiful state of Arizona, where Sam gives his hot takes on some stand out Golf facilities to help ensure listeners know where to head! Among some shit talk, 2019 Tour recap and Arizona Golf, we had a blast on this informative and easy to listen to episode! Please, Nation, if you...
2020-04-1555 minThe Forbes TrailMark McDonnell | Creating A Golf Management Company With Niall Horan | S.2 Ep.15What a privilege it was to sit down with Mark McDonnell, the co-founder of Modest Golf Management with the wildly successful singer/songwriter Niall Horan. Mark talks to us in depth about the world of talent and athlete management and what it takes to make it at the highest level. We discuss some of his clients and their success from Tyrell Hatton, Guido Migliozzi, Christian Bezuidenhout to Richard Mansell and Jayden Schaper. It was extremely insightful to understand the vision Mark, Niall and the team have for Modest Golf. Given their strong affiliation with the entertainment industry, Modest Golf...
2020-04-141h 16The Forbes TrailScott Stallings - 3x PGA Tour Winner | S.2 Ep.143 time PGA Tour winner, Scott Stallings, joins us on what was one of the most enjoyable and informative hour long conversations I've ever had. What an episode! We start with Scott's introduction to the game before progressing onto his burst onto the PGA Tour with a rookie season win at The 2011 Greenbrier Classic. We discuss his successes on tour and some reasons for that before delving into his struggles with his health and the fine balancing act between starting a young family and remaining competitive on tour. The conversation then moves into how Scott overcame those struggles with a...
2020-04-091h 03The Forbes TrailGrip It & Sip It | Just Jaks Just Chat Quiz Series | S2. Ep.13Grip It & Sip It is the new Golf quiz series brought to you by Just Jaks Golf! The concept being take a pen, pick your poison and relax with some fun and stimulating Golf related trivia. This is the pilot version so only 10 questions long - all answers delivered after all the questions have been read out. We sincerely hope this is another sign of us trying to continually deliver more value. Please please do give some feedback on this, we just want to get better and improve our product. Thank you, JJ Nation!
2020-04-0809 min
The Forbes TrailThe Top 5 California Courses On The Forelinx Roster | Tour Talk w/Sam Kestin @Forelinx | S.2 Ep.12The new major season has been set and my word, it is the most juicy looking and packed July-November you ever did see. We discuss this, the top 5 courses in California on Forelinx's roster and of course, given it's Masters week, the historic 2019 Masters win for TW aka El Tigre aka GOAT aka Eldrick aka TIGER! This was such a fun episode, filled with knowledge bombs all episode long. Cali listeners, you guys will get even more value out of this! Thank you for listening, Nation!
2020-04-071h 21The Forbes TrailTalk About A Hole In One! | Colt Knedler, Stops By | S.2 Ep.11This was an insane episode. Colt Knedler, the extremely talented Golf videographer from Hawaii, takes us on a journey discussing his hole in one experiences, time working with Erik Anders Lang, his time at Fox Sports, his early Golfing career, his favourite Golf travel experiences, current work at Vice Golf and also the interesting shift in perspective having now experienced a lot of Golf through a lens. Colt is so passionate about the game and brings so much energy to the episode. Poignant sentiments are a regular occurrence and he is not short of a story or two, that...
2020-04-061h 31The Forbes TrailCourse Management Is A Skill | Colin McCarthy Stops By | Season 2. Episode 10.Colin McCarthy joins us again to help improve your game. Now his 5th episode with us, he's becoming a bit of a hit among listeners. In this episode, we discuss all things course management and how it's perhaps the most overlooked part of your game, which is crazy. If you improve your ability to manage the course, you will see your score improve so much! Enjoy, Nation! We hope you get a tone of value.
2020-04-051h 03
The Forbes TrailCOVID-19 & Jordan Spieth | Tour Talk w/Sam Kestin @Forelinx | S.2 Ep.9Another varied episode to say the least! We begin with that little thing called the corona virus and the effect it is having now and will have in the future on our beautiful game. We then discuss the 2015 Masters and the emphatic way in which Jordan Spieth started his life on tour. We discuss his ups and downs to date and what the future might look like. That led us into going back and forth on what it really takes to be great and talk about how great he can be. We then end the episode with some fun...
2020-03-301h 24The Forbes TrailDustin Johnson, The 1998 Masters and Some Advice For The PGA Championship | Tour Talk w/Sam Kestin @Forelinx | S.2 Ep.8Any Podcast that starts with Daft Punk is going to be good. No Tour = no events to discuss. However, we discuss the career of Dustin Johnson, the 1998 Masters where Jack Nicklaus famously had a run at 58 years old and our strong thoughts on the PGA Championship. It has potential, but needs to get better, right? Enjoy, Nation. Another episode down and loving every step of the journey.
2020-03-241h 18The Forbes TrailGolf Clubs Are Their Own Worst Enemy | James Bennett of Albatross Digital, Stops By | Season 2. Ep7I first started noticing James around 6 months ago on LinkedIn and he immediately caught my attention. To convey your honest, sincere and well substantiated views and opinions on a LinkedIn platform where most consumers are at least 10 years older than you takes a lot of heart and guts and it's those exact traits that we need in our Golf industry. We need mavericks who view the game differently, who have new and interesting ideas on how to benefit the game, but who are also able to do so tactfully to help breakdown the cultural divides and conflicts that exist i...
2020-03-231h 10The Forbes TrailThe Adventures of Lie + Loft | Luke Davis, Lie + Loft Founder, Stops By | S.2 Ep.6We named this episode 'The Adventures of Lie + Loft' for good reason. Luke's journey in Golf has been nothing short of adventurous. We discuss Luke's rad introduction to the game at the tender age of 18 months on an airfield in Spain, his sporadic obsession with Golf, his introduction to the Golf industry, why and how he started Lie + Loft and of course, the epic 900 mile, 19 Golf Course Pacific North West Cycle, Golf and Camp trip. The latter being my personal favourite. Everything you need to know about Luke and L+L can be found in this story. At its c...
2020-03-221h 02The Forbes TrailRemembering The 1986 Masters | Tour Talk w/Sam Kestin @Forelinx | S.2 Ep.5Ok, the Tour is off for now, but that won't stop us. We take a trip down memory lane as well as Magnolia Lane! We start off discussing the benefits of Golf in this adverse time and how we can use Golf to help us. We go deep on Jordan Speith, his highs and lows, special nature and debate whether we think he can get back to his old self. Sam then beautifully takes us to Augusta National in 1986 to remember that special win for Jack Nicklaus. He had been written off and started the tournament in average fashion...
2020-03-191h 12The Forbes TrailPenmar Social MOVEMENT | Garrett Leight Stops By | S.2 Ep.4Penmar Social Club. Wow. I have nothing but huge respect and admiration for what Garrett and the crew are creating. A club totally dedicated to the Golfing experience. It was out of Penmar Golf Course in Venice Beach, California, where Penmar Social Club was born and calls home. They exist to collaborate and enjoy Golf however they see fit, constantly iterating on or altering what rules they play, how tournaments are structured etc with a good time for all being the goal always. Players of all abilities are able to come together, learn from one another and become a p...
2020-03-1741 minThe Forbes TrailTour Talk w/Forelinx | The Players Championship | S.2 Ep.3Sam joins us again to talk all things PGA Tour! This week we discuss Rory McIlroy’s current form and what we think is in store for him this season. We then dive into this week’s fantasy picks and hopefully make some better choices than last week! Again, we hope to educate, inform and entertain on all things PGA Tour! We close the show out discussing the PGA Championship and how to grow its prestige. Of course, the corona virus comes up and we discuss the potential effect it may have on this year’s PGA Championship. If you guys g...
2020-03-121h 24The Forbes TrailCutting Through The Crap | Sam From Cut Golf Stops By | S.2 Ep.2We were so excited to welcome Sam, founder of Cut Golf, back to the mic. Since we last spoke, Sam has taken Cut Golf to a new stage of its journey. Cut Golf has officially landed in Europe. Due to so much success in the US market, Sam has decided to take the best god damn ball under 20 bucks over the pond. We discuss teething issues of a growing business, new products, further growth plans as well as some Tiger Woods admiration time! This episode is full of value for entrepreneurs and golf lovers alike so be sure to...
2020-03-0849 minThe Forbes TrailTour Talk w/ Forelinx | Arnold Palmer Invitational | S2. Ep.1What is up Nation?! We are back for season 2 of Just Jaks Just Chat and we’re back with vengeance. We have partnered with Forelinx to bring you a weekly episode totally dedicated to the Tour! More specifically we will be discussing different players chances that week and relating that back to the Forelinx Fantasy platform. Our co-host for this weekly show is the amazing Sam Kestin - COO of Forelinx and all round gangster. We want to inform, educate and entertain you all and help you get some success with your betting and fantasy picks! We’re really excited abou...
2020-03-041h 29The Forbes TrailEp.60 | The Creative Extraordinaire | Thomas Reiten, Stops ByThis is the most talented content creator we have spoken with. Hands Down. Thomas is incredibly creative and is to be commended for the work he has done in the last 18 months for Erik Anders Lang. Erik is perhaps the man leading the way in Golf content and community building and his videos have been instrumental in building this. It's Thomas's ability to stay creative and think with the end consumer in mind that has led to his success and poignant product. We discuss what it means to work in Golf, how he stays creative, what the future holds as...
2020-01-1548 minThe Forbes TrailEp.59 | Forelinx Leading The Way | CEO & Founder, Danny Wax, Stops ByWhere do I start?! We are honored, privileged and quite frankly, very excited to announce the show's new official lead sponsor. Forelinx is a complete golf platform that rewards you the more you watch and play golf. It is also the best way to book tee times and play fantasy golf. With Forelinx Points, you can book tee times, shop a member only marketplace and play fantasy golf. A Golf currency if you will. We spoke at length about the vision of Forelinx and their passion for making the game more relatable and accessible. We also discuss their new...
2020-01-1547 minThe Forbes TrailEp.58 Just Jaks Just Give | Rams Hill X Just Jaks Golf | Darin Bunch stops ByWhat is up everyone?! What an amazing episode we were able to bring to you this week. As you may have seen on Instagram, we have collaborated with Rams Hill Golf club to give away something special this Xmas. 2 rounds of foresomes Golf and an overnight stay at the house on the hill. Darin Bunch is the Managing Editor of Golf Trip Experts (GolfTripX.com), Marketing Director for Rams Hill Golf Club and part of the development team on the Pacific Gales project on the Oregon Coast (30 minutes sound of Bandon). He is also co-host of the “Talking GolfGetaways” podc...
2019-12-1759 minThe Forbes TrailEp.57 | Idaleeeo Is The Name, Shaving Arseholes Is The Game!If you want to know how this podcast goes down, the 4 second intro clip will tell you all you need to know. As for the guest... Ever wondered what an alcohol fueled Cuban American who loves Golf is like? Look no further! All joking aside, Idaleo was a real pleasure. He is ruthlessly himself at all times and that is something we champion so much at Just Jaks Golf. We dive deep into his introduction into Golf, the inspiration behind his content and alter egos, his current Golf game and weapons of choice, answer some questions from followers and...
2019-12-111h 02The Forbes TrailEp. 56 | Taser Golf Is a Real Thing! | Josh McSpadden, Founder Of Dirty Bird Golf, Stops ByWe loved this one so much! Josh founded Dirty Bird Golf with nothing but passion and a strong desire to bring a unique, fun and customer focused Golf brand into the world. Introduced to the game by his grandfather, Josh has continued to love the game and helps spread the good word. We play a fun game where followers and customers got a chance to get involved with a chance to win a Double Bogey Veteran cap, discuss some important aspects of Golf that have perhaps been lost, the importance of family, some casual football chat, the intricacies of...
2019-12-041h 22The Forbes TrailDon't Listen To This If You Value Your Intelligence | Episode 55Wow. We talked a lot of shit on this episode. A very poor, inch deep coverage of modern day topics and issues mixed in with unsubstantiated opinions and inappropriate jokes with a careful, 'salt-bae' like confirmation bias. Enjoy! Topics included Tesla, electric cars, veganism, some Golf I think, China's strange cultural abnormalities and a few other equally random topics. Oh, and if you got any value, please review!
2019-11-2839 minThe Forbes TrailGregor The Golf Ball | Author of Children's Book 'The Adventures Of Gregor The Golf Ball' Euan McIntyre | Episode 54It's so refreshing to see a passionate Golfer try and chase his dream of having a huge impact on the participation of Golf in the junior ranks. It's no joke and no surprise that there's a serious issue with the lack of juniors taking up the game. We've talked at length previously about what we can do to reverse this trend and we discuss some new ideas on this episode centered around sparking imaginations and emotions. 'The Adventures Of Gregor The Golf Ball' is about bringing the game to life, setting off fireworks of creativity in a child's head...
2019-11-1953 minThe Forbes TrailJimmy Tropicana's Drinks Aren't Free | Ryan Engle & Jimmy Tropicana Of Beer 19 | Episode 53Ryan and Jimmy stop by to talk about all things Beer 19! These gents are like no one else. Funny, ambitious and passionate, they were an absolute pleasure to have on and we didn't stop laughing the whole episode even if the joke was on us the majority of the time! Both are loved by the JJ Nation, so we were extremely excited to have them on together. The Beer they have created has been carefully curated to ensure your Golfing experience with your buddies is enriched. And that's what we admire from afar. Jimmy and Ryan just want to have...
2019-11-1255 minThe Forbes TrailFix Your Putting With Colin McCarthy | Episode 52A far more practical episode for you all, today. A solid 56 minutes of knowledge bombs from Colin McCarthy! We discuss his most recent Golf trip and why Streamsong is so epic. We then go into how we can all go about improving our putting from picking the correct putter to set up, stroke, mentality, drills, feel and some other really key points. We hope you enjoy these practical episodes on how you can improve your game. We all struggle with putting at some point in our time and it's such a relatable struggle! If you pick up just one s...
2019-11-0556 minThe Forbes TrailAce Ventura | Nation Series With John Of @nineto5golf | Episode 51What a pleasure it was to speak with John in episode 51. John’s mission is to tell stories through video of his local courses to help golfers learn about the best experiences in the area. More specifically, Ventura County! We discuss John’s introduction and then reintroduction into the game, the contentious issue of ‘accepted apparel’, how filming skating videos has inspired his editing and filming style amongst some other great topics. An authentic, passionate and humble man on a mission to help share Golf facilities that create amazing experiences. Another story and individual in the the world of Golf we can a...
2019-10-2954 minThe Forbes TrailLocation Location Location | Episode 50 | Wil Mayo, Director At Rams Hill Golf ClubWil was a real pleasure. He’s new to his role as the director of sales and business development at Rams Hill Golf Club and has hit the ground running. It’s so refreshing to hear of the modern and progressive mentality that Rams Hill has adopted. It’s a breathtakingly beautiful golf course set in the desert of Borrego Springs, California that focuses on experience. Yes, a golf club that goes all in on customer experience. It’s hard not to look at Rams Hill in complete amazement. The contrast of lush green to the sandy desert and the differen...
2019-10-2356 minThe Forbes TrailGolf Is A Joke | Nation Series With Chris Spencer & Ron Del Barrio | Episode 49So we had a real life actor and comic on episode 49 of Just Jaks Just Chat! Chris Spencer was a real pleasure and for added bonus, his coach and legend of life, Ron Del Barrio came along for the ride, too. We discussed their relationship, Chris's Golf experiences with the likes of Barrack Obama, Will Smith and Ray Allen, Tiger Wood's impact on the African American community, his comedy career and so much more. It was so humbling for us to have someone like Chris on the show because he was willing to give up his time to help...
2019-10-151h 04The Forbes TrailMusic Gives A Soul To The Universe And Now To Golf | Nation Series With John, CEO And Founder Of @ampcaddy | Episode 48John was such an insightful guest. We go deep on why he started the game and his business. With any good guest, there's genuine intent and that could not have been more apparent with John. After an unfortunate car accident ended his football dreams, a good neighbour showed him Golf and he actually had to learn the game from the green back to the tee with the physical ramifications of the accident! Amp Caddy is a speaker for the golf course that brings more than just music to the course. It brings soul. It sets the scene, gives the...
2019-10-0854 minThe Forbes TrailCommunity Is King | Nation Series with Dougie of @thegolfclan | Episode 47What a guy. Dougie is at the beginning of his Golf mission and is one of the most genuine guys we've spoken with to date. His goal is simple, to grow Golf through community. His recent 'Why do you Golf?' series resonates so much with us. He asks followers and members of the clan to explain why it is they Golf and has got an overwhelming response with so many varied and unique answers. One of which was particularly poignant. He tells the story of a man who has used Golf to recover from alcoholism which is amazing t...
2019-10-081h 04The Forbes TrailGolf Culture Matters | Origin Golf Club Founder and Nike Golf Designer - Chris Bailey | Episode 46What an episode, Nation. It was a pleasure to speak with Chris and learn of his colourful career that has seen him travel from Sunderland in the UK to Portland, Oregon. We went deep on brand and why it matters. Why and how consumers make brand and emotionally charged decisions as well as the current state of golf. It was a conversation that covered so much. Some of you will really appreciate the stories Chris has from his long spell working in the design team at Nike Golf and Jordan. Most of what you see on Tour has Chris's...
2019-10-0154 minThe Forbes TrailGolf Instructor Life | Colin McCarthy Stops By | Episode 45Yep, Colin came on again. This time it was to talk about the life of a Golf instructor. And no, it's not all good stuff. This is an honest account from someone with over 8600 hours of coaching time in the bank. It's not always easy. It takes time to be able to earn a half decent wage. It's competitive. But, it can be so rewarding if you love Golf and helping people. Colin shares his experiences to try and help any aspiring or current coaches. Once again, this episode is not without its laughs! We have such a blast...
2019-09-281h 17The Forbes TrailTechnology Evolves. So Should Golf | Episode 44Hey, JJ Nation. Here's an easy 30 minute listen! We start off on the iphone and phone evolution in general before migrating into some ideas about the future of Golf facilities and how they, too, can evolve. We mainly shoot shit here, but make some fairly valid points that we think you may find interesting and valuable. PLEASE, NATION, if you enjoy this or get any value, go subscribe and review the pod! Much appreciated x
2019-09-1728 minThe Forbes TrailWe All Piss Ourselves | Episode 43Yes, you're correct. We talk about pissing ourselves in this episode. It's been a while since we just sat and talked shit and we've had plenty of feedback to suggest this makes folks laugh so here we are... We talk about how our new interest in Surfing is going, question whether we all piss ourselves in pools, drop some mates in it with embarrassing stories, the binge drinking culture in the UK and how good it is to let your hair down and party a little on Golf trips! We didn't stop laughing and hope you don't either! Oh...
2019-09-1025 minThe Forbes TrailWe Made A Serious Up And Down | Nation Series With Zac Radford | Episode 42So, we recorded with Zac last week but we had a huge technological error and none of his audio recorded! He was kind enough to come on again today so we are immensely thankful for that. This podcast was so much fun and we even got an exclusive that you'll have to keep your ears peeled for. We talk about Zac's entry to Golf, his amazing transformation from 12 to +6 handicap within 12 months, his recent trip to Scotland and so much more. He even teaches you how to perform the famous Zac Radford stinger! Zac is so down to earth a...
2019-09-0343 minThe Forbes TrailGive Yourself A Chance | Tips With Colin McCarthy | Episode 41What another awesome podcast with Colin McCarthy! We are doing a Tips/Coaching collab to ensure we are giving as much value as possible to the JJ Nation! In this episode, we discuss what mindset you need to adopt in order to improve. A casual round a week will not suffice! In short, we make the following points.
- Practice with intent
- Invest in a coach and range time
- Stop taking tips from friends
- Get fitted clubs!
We hope you found value, guys. Thank you so much...
2019-09-021h 45The Forbes TrailIt Just Has To Be Fun | Nation Series With Dorig - Owner Of The Surf Towel Brand 'Leus' | Episode 40This was dope. What Dorig was able to bring to the table was so valuable and we hope it brought you all benefit. We discuss the Surf culture and how that might be able benefit Golf. We dive into what Leus stands for, why it was started and Dorig' s journey to this point. We established that the main thing was for people to understand about Golf was to just be able to have fun. It's something we've spoken about so much either on the Podcast, Instagram or Blog and is something we will continue to drill into people. C...
2019-08-211h 00The Forbes TrailIt's Never Right Or Wrong | Chipping Tips With Colin McCarthy | Episode 39Delighted to bring you the first ever tips with Colin McCarthy episode. We created this to give YOU value. To ensure you can have long form audio of teaching you on elements of your swing. The overwhelming requests from you guys was on chipping, so Colin goes through all the elements of a chip shot and breaks it down into bite size parts to make it easy to learn, understand and then practice. Drills on how to improve are also given. We can picture you guys at the range with the earphones in and practicing as you listen :) We end...
2019-08-1558 minThe Forbes TrailMake This Shit Relatable | Episode 38In this episode, we dive into more around who we are and what we aim to create and why. We discuss how we aim to use the benefits of Golf as cornerstones for more connected experiences on our Escapes. For example, we will introduce yoga into our itinerary in the hope we are able to prolong the the time people are able to play by being more flexible and healthy. Whilst vital, accessibility doesn't always mean to focus on price and youth. It's making this game relatable, promoting its sub-cultures and benefits that will help our special game. Hope...
2019-08-1324 minThe Forbes TrailSushi Me Rollin' - The Importance Of Travel | Episode #37 In this episode, we discuss travel and it's importance. Once more, we talk about why we think Golf harnesses so much of what travel is about and discuss its role as a vehicle to travel and explore. It's pretty cool that an individual sport can take you to so many places and meet so many interesting people. You see, Golf is much more than a sport or a game. It's a lifestyle, it's an opportunity within itself to benefit those who take part in so many ways. This episode also contains the regular dosage of laughs :) Hope you enjoy a...
2019-07-3130 minThe Forbes TrailEmbrace Yourself | Nation Series With Colin McCarthy | Episode #36The first thing to know about Colin is that he is an incredibly real guy and the topic of authenticity is what resonated throughout. It's so important that we all recognize who we are and embrace that. So many of us reject ourselves somewhat and spend our time posturing or faking to maintain a certain image. Colin knows this and is unapologetic about being himself. What's more encouraging is that Colin spends a lot of his time with kids and teaching them how to play but is also teaching them how to be themselves. Golf gives us all the...
2019-07-291h 19The Forbes TrailIntroducing Just Jaks Golf Escapes | #35Excited beyond belief to be launching Just Jaks Golf Escapes very shortly. We hope this podcast gives you an insight into why we started this and why we think we can bring you tonnes of value. We grew frustrated of traditional golf holidays that always seemed to feel like a chore. Additionally, we always wanted a team format and a chance to compete, improve and have loads of fun. That’s what Just Jaks Escapes is about. It’s a golf escape. We’re proving an all-inclusive, hassle free, concierge service, coaching, loads of merch and a Ryder Cup style format...
2019-07-2530 minThe Forbes TrailTrickshot Life | Nation Series with @coach_rusty | Episode #34Ryan Rustand is as real as it gets. We really get to know him on this one. We talk about how Golf has always been a part of his life and was the platform on which his family relationships were built. Following the tragic loss of his father, Ryan gained so much in perspective and knew he wanted to spend his career in the Golf world. Inspired by a YouTube trickshot artist, Ryan quickly learned what he would love to do for the rest of his life. With a young son and little time spare, Ryan would spend 6 hours fr...
2019-07-1043 minThe Forbes TrailLong Drive, Space and Golf Trips | Episode #33We discuss the growing popularity of Long Drive, our upcoming projects an then take a deep, unplanned dive into space and conspiracy theories... It's certainly diverse and will get you thinking for sure! A snappy 30 minute listen for you Golf lovers who perhaps love a good think about the unknown... Once again, thank you so much for listening and don't forget to share :)
2019-07-0330 minThe Forbes TrailRoyalty Sports - It's Not Just A Brand, It's A Lifestyle | Nation Series With Bobby Bradley, Founder and Kind of CEO of Royalty Sports | Episode #32This was so fun. Bobby is a guy I've known about for some time now and really respected what he was doing. I have heard from numerous people how much of a gent this man was and he delivered on all fronts. Passionate, energetic and dynamic, Bobby is creating what is fast becoming a very reputable and recognisable Golf brand in Royalty Sports. We go deep on this one. From his early days as a professional baseball player getting drafted by the Pitsburgh Pirates to his subsequent injuries, profitable venture in poker and now creating a premium club manufacturer straight...
2019-06-2538 minThe Forbes TrailOpen Your Mind | Nation Series With Robin Matthews Williams | #31What a pleasure it was to speak with Robin. We went deep into mindset on this one and discuss the growing importance of an open mind. We talk mental health, technology, discipline, Robin's origin story and shoot some shit about Golf of course. We really hope that we've given you the opportunity to learn more about the man behind the 'no look shot' and pick up a few things that may bring benefit to your own lives and/or Golf game. Hope you enjoy Nation :) Please like, subscribe and share if you got any value at all and check...
2019-06-031h 18The Forbes TrailThe Future Of Golf Lies In Its History | Nation Series With Ryan, The Founder of Nation Golf | #30Wow. What a great episode. We sat down with Ryan of Nation Golf, an 80's inspired Golf brand born out of a deep rooted passion for the classic style era. Arnie would be proud, let's put it that way! We go into where the passion stems from, what the future of the game holds, share some funny stories and dive into Ryan's recent feud with Malbon Golf (all fun and games)! Hope you enjoy Nation :) Please like, subscribe and share etc etc yada yada yada
2019-06-031h 06The Forbes TrailIt's A Self-Awareness Game | Nation Series With Sam Yi of Storyi Golf | #29This episode was awesome. Sam Yi is an extremely interesting individual. Here's a guy who gave up everything at 15 years old to tackle a career as a pro Golfer, found some early success under the tutelage of none other than Butch Harmon, but after a couple of years struggling out in Asia, Sam decided he was going to try and start a Golf brand and scratch his entrepreneurial itch. Storyi Golf was then started. Storyi is starting out as a sun protection sleeve to prevent Golfer's struggling with constant UV exposure and aims to be a brand that nurtures e...
2019-05-3046 minThe Forbes TrailNation Series | Michael Kussoff Puts The G In Golf | #28In this episode, the big hitting Micahel Kussoff returns and joins us in our first video chat podcast which will also be available on YouTube. MK joined us on his birthday so go show him some Nation love! Really loved this episode. We talked about what a good Golf mentality is, the importance of a pre-shot routine, the benefits of CBD in Golf, characteristics of a good Golf club and tonnes of other really interesting topics. Michael is such a pure guy with a really interesting take on the game. What we love is the fact he derives all...
2019-05-251h 36The Forbes TrailClub Culture Is King | #27In this episode, we reflect on our long day and experience at The London Golf Club. We discuss the importance of culture and community within a golf club and the impact that can have on experience.
2019-05-2208 minThe Forbes TrailWhen Did You Last See Your Arsehole? | Episode #26A varied podcast for sure... Hope you enjoy Nation!
2019-05-1759 minThe Forbes Trail56 Minutes Of Brand And Golfing Knowledge Bombs | The Nation Series Brings You Sean Guerrero Of @golfballed | #25What's up Nation?! Today's episode brings you Sean Guerrero, the founder and CEO of multiple Golf businesses, most notably @golfballed. Sean gives us some incredible insights into the current state of internet marketing, the Golf industry as a whole and goes into to how and why Golf Balled was started. We also discuss his latest business venture where he has partnered with @enveedgolf, a CBD business dedicated to Golfers. Just under an hour of atomic knowledge bombs, frequent laughter and crazy insight into this wonderful industry. Hope you all enjoy as much as we did!
2019-05-0756 minThe Forbes TrailJUST JAKS JUST CHAT EPISODE #24 - THOR, THANOS AND GOLF DAYSIn this episode, we reflect on our successful inaugural event. But that wasn't the only box office hit of last week. We dive deep into the Avengers franchise, why is it so successful? Heck, Why is it so good? Mitchell was never a fan at all, but even he is becoming intrigued and beginning to find enjoyment out of the Marvel movies. We discuss why this is. Mickey, on the other hand, is not far off being a crazy, stalker, super-fan and gives us all a very informative insight on how to approach the movies and how to get...
2019-05-0249 minThe Forbes TrailJUST JAKS JUST CHAT EPISODE #23 - THE NOT SO SOFT 'SOFT LAUNCH'In this episode, we chat a lot of shit. We talk Just Jaks launch day, a weird game of would you rather?, clarify what Just Jaks is and why it exists among some other very random yet humorous conversation. ENJOY! :) PS Love you Nation :)
2019-04-2548 minThe Forbes TrailJUST JAKS JUST CHAT EPISODE #17 - THE PODCAST OPEN IS GAINING MOMENTUMIn this episode, Mitchell discusses last week at the Players Championship, Rory's long overdue win, Rahm and Fleetwood's poor Sunday and picks for this week on both the PGA and European Tour. Hope you enjoy Nation :) Remember to enter to be in with a chance of winning free money come Sunday!
2019-03-2010 minThe Forbes TrailJUST JAKS JUST CHAT EPISODE #13 - ALL GAS'ed UPIn this episode brought to you by Great Annual Savings Group, we discuss the latest developments within Just Jaks, discuss the relevance of cash in a tech lead world, paintball guns and talk around Mitchell's heavily competitive challenge against his friend, Aynsley Pears... This one is full of laughs and in our opinion, the most entertaining one yet. Put it this way, we end it with uncontrollable laughter... Enjoy! :)
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