Making The Turn Podcast
A Green Industry Podcast bringing knowledge and insight about work and life and how to fight through adversity and the art of the comeback. Recovering from life's front 9 to win on the Back 9.
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Wednesday Jan 29, 2020
Wednesday Jan 29, 2020
In this episode, I was able to set up at the Trade show and have people come by and sit down for a chat. It was a busy day and many people came by to say hello that didn't come on the mic but I was able to catch up with a few people.
1. Chris Sykes
2. Frank Turner
3. Bill Marbet
They are in order and were about 10-15 minutes each.
Thanks to these guys for sitting down and speaking with me and I look forward to doing this again in the future.
Thanks for listening and talk with you soon.
Monday Jan 27, 2020
Monday Jan 27, 2020
In this special edition of the podcast, I give my thoughts on the life of Kobe Bryant and how you can take his life and the tragic death at such a young age and turn it into good. How can you use this as a reminder to live life day by day. We are not guaranteed tomorrow.
Be sure to love well, tell those that you miss them. Seek to forgive those that need it and ask to be forgiven from those that you need it from.
Thanks for listening and go and be good to each other.
Wednesday Jan 22, 2020
Wednesday Jan 22, 2020
In this latest episode, I had the privilege of sitting down with Rodney Smith Jr.
Rodney is the Founder of Raising Men Lawn Care Services. This is a non-profit organization that was started with one simple act of kindness and is now spreading around the world. Rodney was kind enough to open his home and allow me some time to speak with him about his story and what he has going and how God is working through him in his life.
His story is amazing and Rodney has an unbelievable drive and passion to help people. If you haven't heard his story, then you are really in for a treat.
This was a fun interview and I really enjoyed speaking with Rodney.
If you would like to help Rodney and/or reach out to him, go visit his website @ weareraisingmen.com
Or you can find him on social media:
@rodneysmithjr @raisingmenlawncareservices - Instagram
Rodney Smith Jr. - Facebook
@iamrodneysmith - twitter
Thanks for listening and be sure to share this episode with a friend.
Thursday Jan 16, 2020
Thursday Jan 16, 2020
In this Episode, I recorded Dr. Jim Brosnon from the University of Tennessee at Knoxville as he gave his talk at the 2020 Tennessee Turfgrass Association Conference. This was an in depth discussion about his research and the results of those research studies. You will hear about recent trends and the challenges with controlling weeds and what you can expect and some practical solutions going forward. Dr. Brosnon is a leader and highly knowledgable in this area and this talk was well attended and highly received.
It is a variance from my normal interview based podcasts but as I move into more available content, giving you more resources to refer to is the goal. I hope you enjoy this one.
Thanks for listening and if you care to leave a comment or feedback, that would be appreciated.
Thanks to the Tennessee Turfgrass Association, The Board of Directors, Chris Sykes(moderator) for their help in the production and distribution of this episode.
Friday Jan 10, 2020
Friday Jan 10, 2020
In this episode, I had the privilege of hosting the podcast in front of a live audience at the 2020 Tennessee Turfgrass Annual Conference and Show. This seminar was titled "Titans of the Industry" and it was a panel discussion with 3 of Tennessee's and the Industry's top professionals.
David Stone - Retired Golf Course Superintendent at The Honors Course
Joe Kennedy - Head Golf Course Superintendent at The Grove Club
Jimbo Thomas - Salesman for GrassRoots and former Golf Course Superintendent at TPC Southwind
All 3 of these individuals have been on the podcast previously but this was an opportunity to sit down with all 3 at one time and discuss many aspects of their career and their time in the business. It was a fun conversation and I think you will really enjoy it.
It was a first for the podcast as it was recorded in front of a live audience but I really enjoyed this and look forward to many more in the future.
Thanks for listening and I'm excited for 2020
Wednesday Dec 18, 2019
Wednesday Dec 18, 2019
In this episode, I sat down with Mac Kirkpatrick, the 1st Assistant Superintendent at Stones River CC in Murfreesboro, TN. Mac and I discussed his career path and the ups and downs of being an assistant in the golf course industry.
If you are an assistant superintendent and want to be a Super one day, this episode is for you. But it also has good nuggets for all of the industry on how to react and respond to different things that happen in your career and also what are important to keep moving forward towards your goals.
You will enjoy this episode and getting to know Mac. Thanks for listening and be sure to Rate, share and subscribe.
Wednesday Dec 11, 2019
Wednesday Dec 11, 2019
In this latest episode, I sat down with John Clintsman, Head of Grounds for the Ensworth School in Nashville Tennessee. Ensworth is a Private school and has two different Campus for their K-8 and 9-12 students. Ensworth has a high level of expectation and John is responsible for the grounds and the many athletic fields on both properties.
This was a fantastic conversation and I really enjoyed sitting down and chatting with John. He has a great story and we talked about a lot of it. He was very open and honest about his career path and some of the things that he been through along the way. From the hilarious intro to the many great self-help nuggets we dropped, it was one of my favorite interviews.
I really think you will not only enjoy this episode, you will get something out of it that could help someone in need or that they may just need to hear.
Thanks for listening. Be sure to like, share and subscribe and welcome to the latest episode.
Wednesday Nov 27, 2019
Wednesday Nov 27, 2019
In the latest episode, I sat down with Ray Pearce, Head Golf Professional at Champions Run Golf Club in Rockvale, TN. Ray is from a family that is deep in history in Golf, especially in Tennessee. He has played golf on the PGA Tour, won a Professional event on the Hogan Tour (Now the Korn-Ferry tour) and as been in the club professional side for the majority of his career.
We talked about his career, his family influence, stories about trying to make it on tour and his path to becoming the Head Professional at Champions Run.
I don't usually interview Head Golf Professionals but Ray was someone I've known since I started in the business and he had an influence on me early on.
I'm sure you will enjoy this one. Thanks for listening.
Please rate, share and subscribe!
Wednesday Nov 20, 2019
Wednesday Nov 20, 2019
The latest episode is with Sims Hill, Partner, with Premier Golf Services. This is a change of pace from the normal turf talk as we discuss the business of golf, marketing and how golf has been an impact to our lives.
While we sprinkle in some turf talk, we also discuss life and the things that golf has given Sims and myself. We also talk about his passion for F3 workouts and raising up Leadership in Men and their communities.
Lots of great stuff in this issue. I know you will enjoy this one.
Thanks for listening.
Wednesday Nov 13, 2019
Wednesday Nov 13, 2019
In the latest episode, I sat down with Doug Ward, Golf Course Superintendent at Belle Meade Country Club. BMCC is located just south and west of Nashville, Tn and is one of Nashville's and the state of Tennessee's most prestigious Golf Clubs. It is a private club and is listed as an original Donald Ross design. As you will hear, the course has been redesigned by several big name architects. Doug and I discuss his career and much more. This was a great episode and Doug is one of our industries very best and it was a pleasure to sit down with him.
Enjoy this episode and Thanks for listening.