MEET OUR EPISODE GUESTS Julie Anderson is the Founder of Sydney James, an NYC-based brand with one focus: bringing people together through golf. https://www.instagram.com/sydneyjamesgolf/?hl=en Alexis Belton is an ATL-based champion long driver, golfer and athlete that uses sport to empower, equip and connect. https://www.instagram.com/alexisnicole…

Zach Coleman, the owner of creative agencies GymMark and Creatitive, shares his entrepreneurial journey and the challenges he faced in the creative industry. He discusses the importance of having an entrepreneurial mindset and the influence of his parents' entrepreneurial journey. Zach talks about his transition from the corporate world to starting…

On this episode of Turning Point, Blaine Bertsch interviews Sam Jenkins, CEO of Punchcard Systems. They cover his entrepreneurial journey, focusing on his shift from web design to creating a healthcare analytics platform and the nuances of team management. The discussion highlights culture fit, the art of hiring effectively, and fostering a remote …

Cinematographer Ube Wolf (@ubewolf) and Content Creator Raymond Williams (@golfprojects) join Fairgame Creative Director Andrew Haynes to discuss the latest happenings in the game this season through the lens of style, photography, media and more. Follow Ube: https://www.instagram.com/ubewolf/?hl=en Follow Golf Projects: https://www.instagram.com/g…

In this episode, host Blain Bertsch, CEO at Dryrun, is joined by Matt Howard from Maverick Agency in Calgary, a creative agency known for its innovative work. The conversation explores Matt's entrepreneurial journey, starting from his early fascination with technology and creativity to founding Maverick Agency. Matt shares his experiences navigatin…

In this episode of "Turning Point," host Blaine Bertsch welcomes Rob Danard from Black Owl Systems to discuss his story of entrepreneurship and innovation. The episode kicks off with Blaine reminiscing about meeting Rob in Texas during South by Southwest, highlighting the significance of networking in such events. Rob shares his entrepreneurial jou…

Photographer Matt Hahn and Pro BMX riderAaron Ross share how they got into the gameand their perspectives on destination golf, real estate, sports and more. Follow Matt: https://www.hahnmatt.com/ Follow Aaron: https://www.instagram.com/theaaronross/ Download the Fairgame Golf App: https://www.fairgamegolf.com/the-app Fairgame Youtube: https://www.y…

In this episode of "Turning Point," host Blaine Bertsch dives into the innovative world of e-commerce and dropshipping with guest Lior Pozin, CEO and co-founder of AutoDS. Lior shares his story of building AutoDS from its inception as a simple idea to the complexities of managing a global e-commerce platform. Lior shares his entrepreneurial beginni…

We've made it to number 50! Pretty wild stuff. In this episode, Fairgame Co-Founder Eric Mayville joins Andrew on the pod to discuss the PGA Show, winter golf in Florida and what gear they plan on copping for the 2024 season. This half centennial also includes a new feature section called "Second Opinion" where the Fairgame fellas share their persp…

In the latest episode of "Turning Point," host Blaine Bertsch chats with Eric Mayville, the Co-Founder and CEO of Fairgame, where they aim to revolutionize the golf tech landscape, concentrating on building community and enhancing the golf experience through cutting-edge technology. This episode dives into Eric's journey, tracing his path back to c…

In this episode we sit down with two of Five Iron Golf's NYC staff teachers, Liz Breed and Ellen Ceresko. They went to school together, competed against each other in college and now work together helping New Yorkers keep their swings dialed. We met up at Five Iron's newest location near Grand Central to find out what they've been up to and get the…

In this episode of Turning Point, Blaine engages in a conversation with entrepreneur Chris Wehbe from Caissa, an advisory firm that serves small businesses and nonprofits. They discuss Chris’ experiences in managing a business across diverse cultural and regulatory environments. Drawing on his engineering background, Chris shares how it influences …

In this episode, we sit down with the founders of two emerging brands in golf. One is Ian Gilley, the founder of Sugarloaf Social Club. Established in 2011, Sugarloaf was one of the first brands on the scene to tap into limited edition merch, collaborations and tons of behind the scenes projects in golf. Our other guest is David Zetterlund, one of …

This episode of "Turning Point," hosted by Blaine Bertsch, features a deep dive into user experience (UX) design with guest Satyam Kantamneni, Managing Partner & Chief Experience Officer from UX Reactor. The conversation explores the intricacies of UX design, Satyam's entrepreneurial journey, and the significant impact of UX on technology and busin…

In this episode, we get to know a graphic designer and a writer left the world of advertising to launch golf brands committed to quality and lasting a lifetime. Learn more about Dimple & Divot: https://dimpledivot.com/ Learn more about July Sporting Goods: https://julysg.com/ Download the Fairgame Golf App: https://www.fairgamegolf.com/the-app Fair…

For this episode we’ve got a guy that knows a thing (or two) about the golf swing. He’s Sean Foley and he's dialed in some of the biggest names in professional golf. We had to get him on the pod to learn more about his perspective on the game and what he’s been up to recently. Learn more about Sean: https://www.seanfoleygolf.com/ Check out the ProS…

For this episode we're sitting down with Dustin, Justin and Joe, the gents behind Palm Golf Co. They are originally three East Coasters who back their bags (and surfboards) and headed west in search of sunnier shores. They've built their brand brick by brick and turned a crazy idea over drinks (and rounds of golf) into a legitimate business. We had…

Welcome back to the pod! For this episode we’ve got two awesome ladies! The first is Bonny Riddle, Founder and CEO of Sierra Madre Golf, a new brand creating modern pieces for women on and off the course. The second is Olivia Herrick, a Graphic Designer who you may not know by name (yet), but whose skillset has been sought after by some of the bigg…

Fall is just around the corner but the golf season is far from over. For this episode we linked up with Cole Young (Metalwood Studio) and Nick Martinelli (Golfer & Del Toro's new Art Director) to catch up and learn more about a special project they've been working on in celebration of the Ryder Cup. They're both heading to Italy btw and we're super…

Join us on a compelling episode of "Turning Point" as we dive into the remarkable story of Mike Snyder, a former Lieutenant Colonel in the Marine Corps reserves, who seamlessly transitioned his military discipline and leadership prowess into the world of business. Discover how Mike's unique blend of experiences shaped his approach to entrepreneursh…

For this episode we’re sitting down with the one and only Dave Fink aka “The People's Coach” and Gabe Coyne, the Founder the Stix Golf. They’ve recently joined forces to bring their shared mission of accessible and affordable golf to the masses - we had to link up to learn more about them and what they plan on doing! Learn more about Stix: https://…

For this episode we linked up with Anthony Alabi, an NFL player turned actor and Matt Aylward, a professional dancer and photographer to discuss how their professions shape their approach to the game of golf. Learn more about Anthony: https://www.instagram.com/anthonyalabiofficial/reels/?hl=en Learn more about Matt: https://www.instagram.com/mattyw…

After a storied career building success within creative agencies, Chris Caldwell turned to developing a program called "Focus Management" that helps founders optimize their businesses by aligning teams, improving processes, and fostering a collaborative culture. He understands the importance of creating value for customers and going beyond simple m…

On this episode of Turning Point, Obed Maurice shares his journey of starting a virtual accounting firm through to an exit and on to his latest venture. Obed realized that traditional accounting practices were often painful for both accountants and clients. He developed a prototype for cloud accounting, accounting automation, and CFO services. He e…

Kyle Walton, the Founder of Gimme Golf Club and Mike Bartels (aka @pinsandpassports) share their perspectives on the golf scene in St. Louis along with some insightful takes on the game as a hole that open doors and opportunities for players at every level. Learn more about Kyle Walton/Gimme Golf Club: https://www.gimmegolfclub.com/ Learn more abou…

In this podcast, Dena Patton, a successful entrepreneur and business coach, shares her journey of starting a PR and marketing agency in New York City in 1996. She talks about the challenges she faced and how she overcame them, emphasizing the importance of having a CEO self-care plan. Dena reminds us that as entrepreneurs, we often forget about tak…

This week we unveil a rising collaboration between two outstanding individuals: Paris Hilinski, a prodigious golfer and leader in the golf community, and Justin Eldridge, an accomplished skateboarder and avid golfer. Together, they merge their passions on and off the course. Learn more about Paris: https://www.instagram.com/parishilinskigolf/ Learn…

Welcome back to pod! We wanted to take a moment and introduce ourselves to all the new listeners out there. This is Fairgame (hello) and we’re a new company in golf on a mission to make it easier to golfers across the country (and globe) to connect, play, hang out and do pretty much whatever makes you happy on the course. Our core gathering place i…

We’re heading south (and a little west) to chat with two new brand founders looking to make their mark on the game. The first is Matt Senna of Senna Made; a company crafting heritage-inspired, high end sporting goods for golfers who like a little luxe in the bag. The second is Taylor Olson the founder of Draw & Fade Modern, a female-founded brand o…

In this podcast episode, we dive into the story of Guy Bauer, an entrepreneur who started his own video agency, Umault, during the 2009 recession. Despite facing challenges in his early days, Guy persevered, and his business grew exponentially. Guy's journey is a testament to the power of resilience, hard work, and a strong entrepreneurial spirit, …

We’ve got two emerging brands on the podcast for this episode. We’ll discuss gear (of course) but we'll also take some time to get to know the people behind these brands and the impact they strive to make on the game. The two founders and brands (drumroll please) are Drew Koehler, Co-Founder at Blue Tees Golf and Michael Vrska III from Asher. Learn…

In this episode of Turning Point, entrepreneur Nicole McKenzie shares her journey to founding Momentum Accounting. After realizing that the traditional accounting model was not for her, she took the leap and found a whole new world of possibilities. Nicole believes in empowering entrepreneurs and helping them achieve their goals. Building long-last…

For this episode we went global and invited Stuart Kerr, a plumber turned photographer from Scotland (who now lives in Australia) and Luke Leesburg, a club pro from New Zealand who’s now pursuing a career and photography to join us for a conversation. This episode is a great example of no matter how massive the world may seem, a lot of us are chasi…

In this episode of Turning Point, Drew English, Founder of Charter and Co. shares his experience of building a successful video production company. Drew talks about his turning point client that gave him the confidence to pursue his passion for video production full time. He explains how he built a team of specialists, but as the company grew, he r…

In a perfect world we’d all have time to play a 4 hour round twice a week, hit the range and work on our lag putting in the backyard. Unless you’re Tiger Woods, that’s probably isn’t the case. With that in mind, there’s been a wave of emerging brands that leverage technology and other modern day tools to create golf experiences that can happen in o…

Hello Friends! Our favorite time of the year is officially here. Things are warming up across the country and we’ve been able to sneak in a few rounds to knock some off the winter rust. Most of all, the first Major of the year is about to kick off in Augusta, Georgia. It’s truly a week like no other. For this episode we’ve got two of our favorite F…

Co-founder and CEO of Quickly, Kyle Friedman, is no stranger to the challenges of cash flow. A serial entrepreneur, Kyle experienced the effect rapid growth can have on a business. Tied with the ups and downs over the years as an entrepreneur, Kyle decided to turn his attention to helping businesses stay liquid, with Quickly, a service that gets th…

This year we’ll be creating episodes with new brands you may have never heard of and sit down with the founders to learn more about the inspiration behind what they do and what we as consumers (and golf nerds) can keep an eye out for. This episode features Chris Hovsepian from Jain Golf and Tony Wagner from Fiori Golf. Check Out Jain: https://jain.…

While spiraling on @ziregolf content, there was a post (originally from another account) called @coursesyouneedtoplay that got our attention. These guys are taking a fresh approach to golf course recommendations by highlighting affordable, accessible tracks in a friendly format on the 'gram. We slid in the DMs to get them on the pod to learn more a…

We’ve been expanding the Fairgame app to more countries and regions that officially include Australia and New Zealand! Now that we’re connected to golfers down under we wanted to get a couple of them on the pod to find out more about the game in their neck of the woods. The first is Grace Rokela, the Marketing Director at Te Arai Links - a new and …

We brought two tastemakers along for this episode - one is Ray Mate, an all around creative who loves golf and has nearly two decades of experience in streetwear, fashion and footwear. The other is Michael Huynh, founder of Students Golf, a new label in the space. We’ll cover a wide range of topic but we’ll first spend a little time getting to know…

Co-founder and Creative Director of Braind, Eduard Kankanyan sat down with Blaine to talk about the journey that led him to build a leading agency in Armenia, through to their expansion to the Canadian market. Find out how aiming high and thinking big helped Eduard gain significant media attention, putting Braind on the map, as well as the highs an…

For this episode we’re heading west to Oregon to spend some time with the founders of two awesome brands based in the Pacific Northwest. The first is Akbar Chisti, the founder of Seamus Golf, one of the biggest golf accessory brands out there. The second is Sam Hahn of L.A.B. Golf is a modern brand on a mission to simplify the game by improving per…

For this episode, we have all three Fairgame founders (Adam Scott, Ben Clymer and Eric Mayville) back on the podcast for a fun discussion on a variety of topics, including the origin story behind the creation of this very company. Download the Fairgame Golf App: https://www.fairgamegolf.com/the-app Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHjuYRDj…

Steven Adjei is no stranger to entrepreneurship. Coming from a family of entrepreneurs in a region built on entrepreneurs, Steven quickly realized that a life in his chosen profession of pharmacy, wasn’t for him. He had much bigger aspirations. Near the end of business school, the idea for BlueCloud Health came into view. Today, they “provide new e…

As golf continues to evolve, new faces and personalities have emerged, making the game more enjoyable across every aspect of our lives. For this episode, we have two rising stars (Tisha Lynn and Kira Dixon) on the podcast to share their experiences and what it takes to make it in modern day media. Download the Fairgame Golf App: https://www.fairgam…

We’ve got a special guest with us for this episode. Before Adam (The 2013 Masters Champion and Fairgame co-founder) there was another Scott with a deep connection to the game. That man is Phil Scott and he’s spent decades working in golf and we had to have him on the podcast to learn more about his background, what he’s been up to, and maybe hear s…

We’ve been spending time with golfers all over the country (which we love!) but we decided to make Episode 24 all about our hometown and link up with two local golfers. The first is Neil Tan (@publicdripgolf), a Brooklyn-based designer, photographer and father who gets out every chance he can. The second is Liz Breed (@shank.haney), a professional …

Mélanie Villeneuve came from a family of entrepreneurs and credits her parents with the “hustle and desire to serve” that led her to a life as an entrepreneur. Melanie shares a series of happy accidents that took her from Canada, to Singapore and back, with each experience building on another. Her relentless drive and smarts led her to her current …

What state in the country do you think has the most golfers per capita? Here’s a hint - it’s not New York - or California… or even Florida. It’s Minnesota! After hearing that, this golfing hotspot got our attention. We hit up a few of our friends from Minnesota to learn more about the golf scene in their hometown and what they’ve been up to this se…