Behind the Golf Brand Podcast with Paul Liberatore
It’s like playing a round of golf with some of the most interesting innovators, entrepreneurs, and listening to the stories behind their success. Hi, I’m Paul Liberatore, and I love talking to entrepreneurs and the stories behind their band. I find it intriguing when people are vulnerable and honest about their struggles and success. I invite you to join me as I explore other people’s stories. We will celebrate, above all, the challenges and setbacks that ultimately lead to some of the biggest names and brands in the game of golf. So come join me on my quest to find the stories Behind the Golf Brand.
Episodes
130 episodes
#130 - Noteefy: Jake Gordon (CEO)
In this week's episode I interview my good friend Jake Gordon, the Co-Founder & CEO of Noteefy, the fast-growing technology company helping golf operators fill tee time cancelations more easily.Noteefy (pronounced ‘notify’) has the ...
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Season 4
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Episode 3
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38:29
#129 - Nick Bradley: (World’s Most Innovative Golf Instructor)
Nick Bradley’s journey to success began with a bang in 1994, when at 23 years old, he became the youngest director at the world renowned David Leadbetter Academy. His swift ascent through the academy’s ranks earned him a position as one of Lead...
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Season 4
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Episode 2
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46:33
#128 - Mizuno Golf: Chris Voshall (Marketing Manager)
Chris Voshall, Mizuno product engineer and marketing manager
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Season 4
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Episode 1
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34:13
#127 - Brian Mogg: Golf Digest’s Top 100 Teachers in America
In this week's episode, I interview my good friend Brian Mogg, the coaching legend who coached YE Yang to victory against Tiger Woods in the 2009 PGA Championship, and one of Golf Digest’s top 100 for ten years in a row.Brian has taught...
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Season 3
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Episode 127
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1:11:07
#126 - Precision Pro Golf (Clay Hood, CEO)
In this episode, Paul talks with his good friend Clay Hood, the CEO and co-founder of Precision Pro Golf where they discuss how the company was formed, the difficulties of being a business owner, and all the cool new tech they have come out wit...
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Season 3
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Episode 126
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59:16
#125 - Eric Cogorno (YouTuber)
In this week's episode, I interview my good friend Eric Cogorno, renowned golf instructor with over 20,000 lessons under his belt and online instructor to over 200,000 players. With over 100k followers on Instagram and almost 300k on YouT...
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Season 3
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Episode 125
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1:09:17
#124 - PXG: Nick Jahnke (VP of Sales)
Nick Jahnke, the Vice President of U.S. Sales at PXG joins Paul on the Behind the Golf Brand Podcast. Parsons Xtreme Golf (PXG) was founded in September of 2013 by well-known businessman, philanthropist and golf nut Bob Parsons. PXG was born ou...
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Season 4
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Episode 124
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53:57
#123 - College Golf Experience: Joshua Jacobs (CEO)
In this week's episode, I interview my good friend Joshua Jacobs, the Founder and CEO of College Golf Experience. Joshua played collegiate golf and club tennis at Emory University and founded TGA Premier Junior Golf in 2003. In 2007, TGA franch...
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Season 4
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Episode 123
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48:39
#122 - Creator Wizard: Justin Moore (Founder)
Justin Moore is a Sponsorship Coach & the founder of Creator Wizard, a school & community that teaches you how to find & negotiate your dream brand deals so that you stop leaving thousands on the table. Along with his wife April, he...
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Season 4
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Episode 122
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57:44
#121 - Golf Digest’s Best Young Teacher: Jake Thurm
Jake Thurm has been named one of the “Best Young Teachers in America” by Golf Digest for three consecutive years. His students will tell you why. Jake’s instruction offers a unique combination of physical and mental guidance, customized for eac...
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Season 4
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Episode 121
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1:18:59
#120 - Performance Golf: Brixton Albert (Founder & CEO)
In this week's episode, I interview my good friend Brixton Albert, the Founder and CEO of Performance Golf. Performance Golf is the leading online golf instruction company that provides golfers of all levels with the tools and reso...
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Season 3
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Episode 120
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34:05
#119 - Proud 90: Rick Versace Jr. (Founder)
In this week's episode, I interview my good friend Rick Versace Jr., the founder of Proud 90. Proud 90 is just a group of guys that love hitting the links. Breaking 90 is considered a win for the day when they go out. T...
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Season 3
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Episode 119
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45:05
#118 - Indoor Golf Shop: Rene Delgado (CEO)
In this week's episode, I interviewed my good friend Rene Delgado, the Founder and CEO of Indoor Golf ShopLike you, the Indoor Golf Shop loves golf, it’s a wonderful game that can bring us together for good times and fierce competition....
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Season 3
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Episode 118
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51:52
#117 - Field Day Sporting Co.: Patrick Keegan (Founder)
In this week's episode, I interviewed my good friend Patrick Keegan, the Founder of Field Day Sporting Co. Field Day, which was created to positively impact the community and share what they can with the people around them. All of t...
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Season 3
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Episode 117
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1:12:44
#116 - Matt Fryer: (YouTuber)
In this week's episode I interview my good friend and fellow YouTuber Matt Fryer who shares his story of how he went from 0 - 215,000 subscribers, and over 32 million views in just a few short years.Matt has been involved in golf for ov...
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Season 3
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Episode 116
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1:11:40
#115 - GolfZon Simulators: Jimmy McDonald (Director of Sales)
In this weeks episode I interview my good friend Jimmy McDonald, Director of Sales for GolfZon. GolfZon is the #1 golf simulator company in the world, with locations in some 63 countries, with over 12,300 commercial sites. Just in 2022 alone, o...
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Season 3
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Episode 115
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1:09:24
#114 - Golf Digest’s Best Young Teacher: Taylor Crosby
In this week's episode I interview my good friend Taylor Crosby, one of Golf Digests “Best Young Teacher’s in America” list. This honor is only given to the select few golf instructors under age 40 who are making the biggest impact on the indus...
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Season 3
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Episode 114
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1:12:18
#113 - Clinch Golf Gloves: Matt Mahoney (Co-Founder)
Clinch is founded by two Oregon golfers, Matt Mahoney and Jason Desoldato, under the belief that there are better materials from which to make a golf glove. Jason worked for Nike and Burton and had extensive experience with innovative fabrics t...
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Season 3
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Episode 113
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47:19
#112 - Seamus Golf: Akbar Chisti (Founder)
In this week episode I interview my good Akbar Chisti the CEO and co-founder of Seamus Golf. Akbar started Seamus Golf out of his garage with his wife Megan Chisti in 2011. Since the beginning, every product they make is meant to te...
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Season 3
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Episode 112
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1:02:32
#111 - Legendary Golf Coach: Jim McLean
In this week episode I interview my good friend legendary golf instructor Jim McLean, who is one of the most prolific golf instructors of the last 30 years. He is known for coining the phrase “X-Factor”, observing that the greater the different...
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Season 3
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Episode 111
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53:40
#110 - Super Stroke: Ian Zubkoff (Executive Vice President)
In this week episode I interview my good friend, Ian Zubkoff, the Executive Vice President of Super Stroke to discuss the amazing growth of this iconic golf brand. Not too long ago, all golfers basically used the same grips. SuperS...
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Season 3
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Episode 110
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43:04
#109 - Uneekor: Greg Sabella (Vice President of Marketing)
In this week episode I interview my good friend, Greg Sabella, the Vice President of Sales, and formerly a Director of Marketing for Callaway golf, to discuss everything Uneekor. It is widely regarded that Uneekor makes some of the best golf si...
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Season 3
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Episode 109
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56:21
#108 - Five Iron Golf: Jared Solomon (Co-Founder and CEO)
Jared Solomon and his partners started with a vision, to make golf for everyone by delivering a dynamic, entertaining, and inclusive way to experience golf. Five Iron has quickly re-shaped urban golf culture by putting a modern spin on an old c...
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Season 3
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Episode 108
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45:45
#107 - SkyTrak: Seth Frack (VP of Development) & Jordan Vlogger (Community Manager)
Hey Guys, in this week's episode I interview my good friends Seth Frack (VP of Development) & Jordan Vlogger (Community Manager) at SkyTrak. Nowhas long been the leader in at-home golf, and its next evolution is a leap forward....
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Season 3
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Episode 107
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41:58