Category: Client Relationships

Views and Perspectives on the Golf Ball Rollback Controversy with Keith Blakely and Dave Bisbee (Ep. 9)

Views and Perspectives on the Golf Ball Rollback Controversy with Keith Blakely and Dave Bisbee (Ep. 9)

Step onto the lush greens where golf and business connect, as your host Jim Cascino delves into the sizzling debate shaking up the golfing world – the recent and controversial golf ball rollback decree declared by the USGA and R&A.

Joining in for this insightful and entertaining discussion are two industry powerhouses. The first is Keith Blakely, the Founder and CEO of OnCore Golf, renowned for their perimeter-weighted metal core golf balls that offer the truest roll in the industry. Keith is also the Founder and CEO of OnCore Innovations, a business committed to new golf technologies that lead to game improvement and fun. 

In addition, we have special guest Dave Bisbee, General Manager and Director of Golf at the prestigious Seven Canyons Sedona Golf Club. Dave is the co-host of the series ‘Conversations from The 19th Hole,’ a distinguished golf instructor and bestselling author focusing on the powerful intersection of golf and business building.

Get ready to unravel the implications of this shift in golf ball technology, directly from a manufacturer’s perspective and that of a world class teacher.

Jim, Keith and Dave discuss:

  • What’s the controversial golf ball rollback decree issued by the USGA and R&A?
  • Why are two of the governing bodies in golf committed to this retro move?
  • How will the rollback plan impact manufacturers and players – from recreational golfers and competitors to touring pros? 
  • How will recreational players most successfully adapt, if these changes are made? 
  • And more

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Conversations from the 19th Hole with Dave Bisbee (Ep. 8)

Conversations from the 19th Hole with Dave Bisbee (Ep. 8)

Most business owners want to build their businesses and generate new clients. Many business owners also want to play golf. Why not combine the two and create a powerful business development approach with a very high ROI. 

In this episode, Jim Cascino speaks with Dave Bisbee, General Manager and Director of Seven Canyons Sedona Golf Club, and explores the value of golf as a business development tool and how it can help executives and companies grow. They discuss the importance of golf for building existing relationships and networking new connections.

Dave discusses:

  • How he got into golf
  • Why business owners should consider encouraging client/prospect golf as a viable business tool
  • How smaller businesses can benefit from leveraging golf as a networking tool
  • The importance of strategic behavior on the golf course in building business relationships
  • And more

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