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24:55

Create Experience People Want to Talk About

PGA of Canada Podcasts ·

2017/03/07

In this podcast, the PGA of Canada connects with Miklos Breitner from Golf Business Monitor and Frank Eliason, a social media expert related to customer experience. Frank discusses how his book, @YourService is still relate-able and can used in the golf industry. Emotional touchpoints are key to today's customer and even more important for the golf professional to make it easier for today's customer to be able to share their experiences. Don't miss this great podcast where Frank will challenge PGA

18:03

Career Progression in the Golf Industry

PGA of Canada Podcasts ·

2017/02/23

PGA of Canada Professional Rich Morel shares his personal take on not getting 'stuck' in your career and how to progress to the next level in your career. In this podcast, Rich talks about his 'go-to's' for his own personal and professional growth, both in and out of the industry. How can you use Disney to build your career? Many professionals in the industry struggle with taking a leap into a new and bigger role and Rich did just that. From growing up in the backshop to running corporate events

21:20

Five Ways To Increase Your Golf Course Marketing...

PGA of Canada Podcasts ·

2017/02/23

In this podcast, we sit down with Rodney, Duncan, and Brian from Strong Coffee Marketing. What are some of the simple things you can do? Are you on Google Maps, or is it accurate? Why not #GoogleMyBusiness? Many people tend to look at reviews online and then narrow their choices from there, how do you compare to other courses in your area? Many people aren't even aware of what kind of reviews are out there about their own golf course. Brian discusses strategies to manufacture reviews. As important

19:34

Top Tips as a New Head Professional

PGA of Canada Podcasts ·

2017/02/03

Rich Morel, Head Professional at Deer Ridge Golf Club in Kitchener, Ontario, shares his top fives tips as he transitioned into his first job as a Head Professional in the industry.

25:59

Breaking Consumer Barriers

PGA of Canada Podcasts ·

2017/02/03

In this podcast, we sit down with Rodney, Duncan, and Brian from Strong Coffee Marketing to discuss rethinkng your golf course marketing strategy - breaking consumer barriers. Instead of telling people why they should come to our golf course, we forget this other side of the market in why don't people come to your golf course? Why are they going elsewhere? We discuss what the perception is of your golf course and how can you change the perception, if needed? We need to shift to a focus of educating

18:02

Building a Career Plan - A PGA Case Study

PGA of Canada Podcasts ·

2016/12/22

In this podcast, Jim Carlisle from Western Management Consultants brings us a real life scenario of a PGA member developed and implemented a career plan into one of the premier jobs for teaching professionals in Canada. Jim takes us through the twists and turns one can take in this pathway and how we ultimately identify our aspirations for the ideal job and how it may come when we least expect it. This podcast was designed to connect the three career planning articles written by Jim for PGA of

22:23

Attracting the Connected Customer

PGA of Canada Podcasts ·

2016/12/22

In this podcast, Miklos Breitner from Golf Business Monitor shares his experiences in creating the best customer service experience possible. Miklos defines who the connected customer is and how having a mobile mindset at your golf club is integral to satisfying the customer experience. He also discusses the importance your staff has in creating a positive customer experience and shares unique ideas he has seen at other successful golf club. Finally, Miklos shares the concept of journey mapping and

12:30

Using Learning to Play Better

PGA of Canada Podcasts ·

2016/12/17

Dr Tim Lee discusses the play specific practice concept and the idea of teaching things that make your students play better on the course, rather than being better on the range.

24:36

Every Shot Must Have a Purpose

PGA of Canada Podcasts ·

2016/12/17

Dr Tim Lee sits down with PGA of Canada Class "A" member in a series on motor learning in golf. In this podcast, Dr Lee discusses creating optimal learning environments in a golf lesson, learning vs. performance, and the great debate of block vs. interweave (random) practice.

12:40

The Importance of the First Touchpoint

PGA of Canada Podcasts ·

2016/05/02

Mark Marshall, Manager of Coaching from the Ontario Soccer Association joined the PGA of Canada podcast series to talk about the importance of the first touch point in increasing customer satisfaction. Mark delivers a number of in-person coach training sessions as part of the National Coaching Certification Program and has become a master at creating that optimal experience for new and experienced coaches in all sports. In this podcast, Mark tells us about crossing off an item on his personal

15:29

Rich Morel Shares Retail Best Practices

PGA of Canada Podcasts ·

2016/04/19

PGA of Canada Head Professional Rich Morel sits down with the PGA to discuss his new and innovative retail practices. Rich discusses using mentors in the retail landscape, surrounding yourself with a successful team at the club and using this team to drive sales in a unique way. Rich also discusses visual merchandising and how he has used a local college to help build new practices into his retail practice and so much more.

30:23

Sport Psychology Coaching in Golf with Dr Penny...

PGA of Canada Podcasts ·

2016/03/16

In this podcast, Penny talks to PGA of Canada Class "A" Member Mike Martz on visualization in golf, how to prepare your athletes for distractions when competing at a high level of competition, and what it means to set meaningful goals and the positive, and negative impacts they can have on performance. Dean of the Faculty of Kinesiology at the University of Calgary, Dr. Penny Werthner is considered one of Canada’s most distinguished consultants in the field of sport psychology and recognized as

28:02

Sport Psychology Coaching in Golf with Dr Penny...

PGA of Canada Podcasts ·

2016/03/16

In this podcast, Penny talks to PGA of Canada Class "A" Member Mike Martz on self awareness with athletes - what it means for an athlete to understand themselves. Penny discusses how individualized athletes are and that every athlete has different nuances that can impede their performance. They also define focus as it relates to performance and how we can train to improve focus for golfers. Dean of the Faculty of Kinesiology at the University of Calgary, Dr. Penny Werthner is considered one of

37:20

Setting Up Your Pro Shop with Lesley Hawkins

PGA of Canada Podcasts ·

2016/03/16

Lesley Hawkins, Brand Director for Adidas Golf and Ashworth. She will share some insights on setting up a successful pro shop, including layout options, trends of your customer base, exterior and interior display, lighting and fixture, optimizing your checkout area, and much more.

42:23

Eight Essential Steps to Attracting, Leading,and...

PGA of Canada Podcasts ·

2016/03/10

Not having the right people in your business carries a huge cost in lost sales, inefficiency, and lost opportunity. Donald Cooper has helped thousands of companies around the world attract, lead, and keep a top performing team. Donald earned an undergraduate business degree and an MBA from the University of Western Ontario, followed by 18 18 years at Cooper Canada, the family business. Cooper Canada became one of the world's leading makers of sport's equipment and a Canadian brand icon. At age 43,

34:51

Using augmented feedback effectively in your teaching

PGA of Canada Podcasts ·

2016/03/10

Dr Tim Lee discusses how feedback can be used effectively in your day to day lessons to support your students in playing better golf.

22:37

Accueil et intégration des nouveaux employés

PGA of Canada Podcasts ·

2016/02/22

Mon nom est Erik Laframboise et je suis à l’emploi de la Corporation ClubLink et pour les 7 dernières années en tant que directeur des opérations au club de golf Le Maitre à Mont-Tremblant. Je travaille dans l’industrie du golf et plus précisément à un club de golf depuis déjà 24 années et fière membre de l’AGP du Canada dès 1995. Mes études post secondaires incluent un BA en sciences commerciales / finances à l’Université de Moncton et un BA en sciences sociales / économie à l’Université

20:09

The Business of Yoga for Golfers at Your Facility

PGA of Canada Podcasts ·

2016/01/30

Yoga for Golfers President and Founder Katherine Roberts talks with PGA of Canada Professional Michael Hobson on the business case of using YFG at your golf facility and how it can increase your lessons, membership numbers, and the bottom line in all areas of your facility.

30:18

Recrutement et embauche de nouveaux employés

PGA of Canada Podcasts ·

2016/01/13

33:31

Quiet Eye Training Facilitates Competitive Putting...

PGA of Canada Podcasts ·

2016/01/13

PGA of Canada Class "A" professional Jim Zwolak discusses the research of quiet eye training in facilitating competitive putting performance with Dr Samuel Vine. Dr Samuel Vine is a Senior Lecturer Psychology and Human Movement Science at the University of Exeter in the UK. He is an Experimental Psychologist with a broad range of interests in the area of skill acquisition and expertise. Dr Vine isparticularly interested in how visual attention and other physiological processes mediate skill

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