In this episode, Josh Jacobs, founder of College Golf Experience (CGX), takes us through his inspiring entrepreneurial journey and the power of following your passion. From starting as an overnight golf camp to evolving into an education company that connects junior golfers with college coaches, Josh shares the key lessons that shaped CGX’s growth. He reveals how listening to customer feedback transformed his business, and the impact of strategic partnerships that create a win-win "triangle effect" for everyone involved. Josh also opens up about the delicate balance between luck and hard work in entrepreneurship, and how you can take actionable steps to maximize your chances of success.

Key Moments

• 00:00 Introduction and Background of Josh Jacobs
• 04:03 Transitioning from TGA to CGX
• 08:43 Starting College Golf Experience
• 19:20 Partnerships and the Triangle Effect
• 26:46 Overcoming Challenges and Achieving Growth
• 33:49 Advice for Entrepreneurs

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• Instagram: @collegegolfx
• LinkedIn: @collegegolfx
• Website: College Golf Experience

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Join Bryan as he dives into an inspiring conversation with Josh and Owen Finnerty, the dynamic brother duo behind The Golf Sock. Discover how these former soccer stars turned their athletic grit into entrepreneurial gold, launching a successful golf sock brand from the ground up. In this episode, they share the highs and lows of their journey, revealing how lessons in teamwork, communication, and consistency from the soccer field shaped their business success. Learn about their innovative approach to entrepreneurship, their exciting future plans for The Golf Sock, and why resilience, self-belief, and relentless hard work are key to winning in both sports and business.

Key Moments

• 00:00 Introduction and Background
• 02:00 Lessons from Soccer
• 07:44 Taking the Risk and Starting a Business
• 10:33 No Shortcuts: Hard Work and Dedication
• 18:14 The Importance of Consistency
• 22:07 Translating Hard Work from Sports to Business
• 25:29 What's Next for The Golf Sock
• 30:52 Key Takeaways

Connect with Josh:

• LinkedIn: @joshuafinnerty
• Instagram: @josh_finnerty8
• www.thegolfsock.com

Connect with Owen

• LinkedIn: @owenfinnerty
• Instagram: @owen_finnerty
• www.thegolfsock.com

Connect with Bryan:

Check out the website: www.whatsnextpodcast.com
Connect with Bryan on Instagram: @bryanfinnerty22
Connect with Bryan on LinkedIn: @bryanfinnerty

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In this episode, Bryan talks with Mike Brown about the pivotal role of an integrator in business success. They explore how an integrator helps streamline operations, implement systems, and drive growth by embodying qualities like attention to detail, trustworthiness, and a proactive attitude. The discussion also touches on the importance of continuous learning, the process of finding the right integrator, and the potential for creating a self-managing company that offers greater freedom to the founder, with an eye toward future growth and exit strategies.

• 00:00 Introduction and Overview
• 08:26 The Role of an Integrator in Business Operations
• 11:38 Qualities and Skills of a Good Integrator
• 16:07 Continuous Learning and Curiosity in an Integrator
• 25:58 Finding the Right Integrator: Internal Promotion or External Hiring
• 29:55 The Concept of a Self-Managing Company
• 36:18 The Future of the Company and Potential Exit Strategy

Connect with Mike:

• LinkedIn: @trackmike
• Instagram: @trackmikeb

Connect with Bryan:

Check out the website: www.whatsnextpodcast.com
Connect with Bryan on Instagram: @bryanfinnerty22
Connect with Bryan on LinkedIn: @bryanfinnerty

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