Best David Shaft Podcasts (2024)

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Stay The Course 10:09

18h ago10:09

10:09

This is a quick episode where I just want to remind everyone how important it is that progress is often just staying the course. We don't need to always have some kind of crazy life event happening, if the course we are on is the one that leads to success then we need to stay on that path. To learn more, visit: https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-sha…

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A Why That's Contagious 50:59

20d ago50:59

50:59

This episode is action packed as we go over being innovative and efficient. Judah Bergman, Co-Founder & President of Joobaby does a great job of discussing the early days and getting Joolbaby's first product off of the ground by finding an empty space in the market. We then go through the episode learning more about how he had a vision, built the v…

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217 – The Roane State Golf “Fab Four!”

20d ago

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The Roane State Golf "Fab Four!" Insert Content Template or Symbol Welcome to Episode 217 of THE Golf Improvement Podcast! Dedicated to sharing useful information on professional club fitting, putting and short game improvement, and effective practice techniques. CHANGING GOLFER'S LIVES - ONE GOLFER AT A TIME! Show Notes: Brief Interviews with the …

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Back To Purpose 7:54

1M ago7:54

7:54

This is a shorter episode where I just want to remind everyone how important purpose is in everything we do. As the Cambridge dictionary defines it "an intention or aim; a reason for doing something or for allowing something to happen." It is so important that everything going on in our lives aligns with our purpose and who we want to be. To learn …

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Just Have A Conversation 7:06

1M ago7:06

7:06

This episode we meet a gentleman on the course of Fox Hills. We talk about the area and I think it is a great example of how there is an opportunity to have awesome conversations all around us. Life is all about connecting with new and interesting people everyday. To learn more, visit: https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-shaft/ Listen to more episode…

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216 – Get Better At ANYTHING! – Scott Young Interview

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Insert Content Template or Symbol Get Better At ANYTHING! Scott Young Interview Welcome to Episode 216 of THE Golf Improvement Podcast! Dedicated to sharing useful information on professional club fitting, putting and short game improvement, and effective practice techniques. CHANGING GOLFER'S LIVES - ONE GOLFER AT A TIME! Show Notes: Interview wit…

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Share The Love And Accept it Back 35:04

2M ago35:04

35:04

In this episode we talk about how important it is to find a great mentor and to connect with those around us. It takes a village to build something great and achieve a dream. Cathy shares her 30 years of experience and how it began with others being kind enough to give to her as well as give her the flexibility to grow. Cathy Pedulla has more than …

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It's Never Too Late To Start Anew 31:05

2M ago31:05

31:05

Robin talks product strategy as well as looking for the right time to pivot a product into a new look. He lets us into his thought process as he guides Nicki Clarke into a day and age with modern products and modern solutions for salon artists everywhere. The path of taking a classic brand and bringing it into the new age where it not only looks be…

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It All Started With A Blowdryer 34:40

2M ago34:40

34:40

In this episode we start by discussing a new product from Nicky Clarke that Drew loves to use for all of his clients. We met right in the event of getting a great interview on the spot at the American Beauty Show! We talk about the Airstyle Pro which is one of the newest products Nicki Clarke has made. We also talk about Drew's unique path into bec…

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Expand Your Mind 28:11

2M ago28:11

28:11

In this episode we introduce this month's segment of the American Beauty Show (ABS) in Chicago giving a perspective of someone who was covering the event as press and working the event. Talking about the amazing people we met, the show's impact and how people can best take advantage of opportunities like this. Below you will find links to the ABS a…

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Take The Leap 34:48

5M ago34:48

34:48

In this episode we talk about the value of having loved ones to push you to take a chance on ourselves. This works best when we have a skillset to lean on and we just have to find the value in ourselves that we give to the rest of the world already. Mezar shows that before he was an "Auto-preneur" he was already building successful businesses. Meza…

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New Year; Time To Stretch 12:40

5M ago12:40

12:40

In this week we go over the value of change and how important it is to push ourselves in our goals. We need to stretch ourselves and do things that we would normally never do but we don't want to stay doing things that don't align with us. Most will tell you that you should never quit something. Something we don't always talk about is how important…

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Who Needs Resolutions; Set A Goal 13:16

6M ago13:16

13:16

In this episode we go over making our goals measurable, specific, attainable and realistic. New Year's Resolutions are silly unless we look at ourselves like a business and that we have the control to decide how our year will play out. We must set goals with plans and not just dreams, build some buy in with ourselves. To learn more, visit: https://…

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Freedom Means You Are Free NOT To Pay 20:09

7M ago20:09

20:09

Often we only look at the place we are moving to and rarely do we think about what really matters when we change where we are living to a new place. In this episode we discuss things such as cost of living and the impact that should have when we are deciding to move. We also cover income taxes as well as taking a look at the sales tax of the new st…

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Driven: There Is No Straight Line 38:06

7M ago38:06

38:06

"Are you thinking about everything you could be doing all the time?" The one thing we can control is hard work and no matter how hard we work life is going to throw challenges our way. Just as Elliot writes in his new book Driven we it is imperative that we rise to those challenges and push through with hard work. Elliot has a diverse upbringing br…

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What It Means To Be A Mentee 17:05

8M ago17:05

17:05

In this episode we cover what it means to be a mentee. There are very specific criteria in order to receive the most value from mentorship. This consists of things such as being Open To Feedback, Proactive, A strong work ethic, being a goal setter and a great Communicator! To learn more, visit: https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-shaft/ Listen to mor…

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It's Never Too Early Or Late To Invest 36:09

9M ago36:09

36:09

In this episode we talk about how it is never too late to think about retirement. There is no certain income that you need to make in order to retire as a millionaire. It is about the sacrifices we are willing to make on the way and what decisions we make. It is important to work with financial individuals who care for the person first and getting …

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A Partnership Starts With You 20:44

9M ago20:44

20:44

In this episode we begin our partnership series. Before we start looking for partners and mentors we have to know what our values are. It is hard to find a mentor to model ourselves after if we are unsure of what is truly important to us. In order for us to build relationships we have to know what we are looking for out of life and what is importan…

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215 – The ULTIMATE Golf Improvement Podcast Archive Is LIVE! 5:16

9M ago5:16

5:16

Insert Content Template or Symbol The ULTIMATE Golf Improvement Podcast Archive Is LIVE! Welcome to Episode 215 of THE Golf Improvement Podcast! Dedicated to sharing useful information on professional club fitting, putting and short game improvement, and effective practice techniques. CHANGING GOLFER'S LIVES - ONE GOLFER AT A TIME! Show Notes: I ha…

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Life; Relationships and Partnerships 45:34

10M ago45:34

45:34

In our episode we discuss building relationships whether it be partnerships with our people or partnerships with our customers. Everything is all about solving problems and doing the greatest work for others while following your passion. To learn more, visit: https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-shaft/ Listen to more episodes on Mission Matters: https…

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214 – STACK Putting Update! – Dr. Sasho MacKenzie Interview 43:38

10M ago43:38

43:38

Insert Content Template or Symbol STACK Putting Update! Bye Bye To Boring, Ineffective Putting Practice Welcome to Episode 214 of THE Golf Improvement Podcast! Dedicated to sharing useful information on professional club fitting, putting and short game improvement, and effective practice techniques. CHANGING GOLFER'S LIVES - ONE GOLFER AT A TIME! S…

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213 – Making Sense Of Putter Shaft Flex! – Bruce Rearick Interview 56:46

11M ago56:46

56:46

Making SENSE Of Putter Shaft Flex! Insert Image Welcome to Episode 212 of THE Golf Improvement Podcast! Dedicated to sharing useful information on professional club fitting, putting and short game improvement, and effective practice techniques. CHANGING GOLFER'S LIVES - ONE GOLFER AT A TIME! Show Notes: Interview with putter fitting and putting ins…

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Are You Committed? 15:37

11M ago15:37

15:37

This episode is about the value of commitment. In this episode I talk about how to be successful with anything we have to be fully committed to it. Life is not worth living if we are not fully committed to living it. We only need a ton of backup plans or options if we are not fully invested in our current plans. The goal needs to be to go all the w…

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Embracing Both Sides 25:57

11M ago25:57

25:57

In this episode we talk about the value in accepting the good and bad about yourself. We discuss how important it is to embrace that and use it to ABS (Always Be Selling). Everything we do is a part of our brand and who we are. It is when we have that internal dialogue with ourselves accepting all of who we are that we make a truly great product! W…

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The Tortoise and The Hare 19:20

11M ago19:20

19:20

"A lead (new client/customer) is like an ice cream cone on a hot summer day in the state of Texas." People are not going to wait for you to help them and if you do not someone else will. Too often are we treating people like they have to wait on our time before we will help them when at the end of the day anything worth doing is to provide a fantas…

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212 – Creating Yips Freedom! – Jason Kuhn Interview 48:29

11M ago48:29

48:29

Creating Yips Freedom! Welcome to Episode 212 of THE Golf Improvement Podcast! Dedicated to sharing useful information on professional club fitting, putting and short game improvement, and effective practice techniques. CHANGING GOLFER'S LIVES - ONE GOLFER AT A TIME! Show Notes: Interview with Jason Kuhn - a former Navy Seal and D1 baseball player,…

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Technology Or People? 38:15

11M ago38:15

38:15

In this episode we talk about how no technology can replace the importance of relationships. Technology is only something that removes the roadblocks to having better relationships. The important questions are "how quick can I respond? How can I provide value? How can I have a conversation that counts with every person I speak to." These are just s…

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The Secret To Success: Go Out And Fail 23:41

12M ago23:41

23:41

This episode is about why failing leads to success. In life we are often afraid to try new things. The key is beginning and being okay with failing. Life is not supposed to be easy and we are often going to fail at things more often than win which is okay. The real shame is never trying. Do not be the person who lives an unfulfilled life because yo…

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You Can Learn From Your Failure's Or Someone Else's; Make A Decision 50:41

12M ago50:41

50:41

In this episode we talk about having mentors that give their knowledge that took them years to acquire so that we can "skip the line" to success. This allows us to cover the value in failing BIG so that we can give that knowledge to the next generation as well as grow from it. We only truly fail when we stop trying. Because of this it has allowed u…

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It's Not Your Fault: What Happens Next Is 17:37

12M ago17:37

17:37

In this episode I talk about how "It's not your fault." A lot of the time we hold on to things that only hurt us and cause us regret. It is okay to let them go and move on to the future. At the end of the day the past is the past and dwelling on the past will do nothing for us but cause us misery. We have to start with forgiving ourselves, the peop…

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Books Before Boxing: Learning To Acquire and Maintain 25:12

1y ago25:12

25:12

This episode is all about how even though we all want to hop right into the ring there is nothing more important than learning about the world around us. Brian talks about not only the non-profit he runs but the company he has created that helps families map out their financial success through their home buying process. An excellent mentor and lead…

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Do You Want To Be The Most Interesting Person Alive? 24:17

1y ago24:17

24:17

This episode is all about being patient and really listening to who you are speaking to. People will surprise you if you take the time to listen and it will allow you to surprise yourself! We all want to be heard but are often not willing to hear the other person. This episode will give the foundation to having an amazing conversation about anythin…

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There Is Always A Better Way: GO FOR IT 32:24

1y ago32:24

32:24

This episode is about how important it is to be a mentor to the next generations. We have to remember that we were them once upon a time so we need to listen. This is something that translates to every conversation we have where there is such a difference in listening and responding relevantly. We have to hear where someone is coming from before we…

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Wisdom: Are You Willing To Pay The Price? 26:16

1y ago26:16

26:16

This episode is about the value of surviving hardship. Every tough time makes us stronger and allows us to create more and work together. Through tough times we are able to relate and understand each other much better. These lessons teach us that we are all people just trying to make it and improve our lives. To create true wealth and success it mu…

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The Flow State: A Path To True Success 33:29

1y ago33:29

33:29

In this episode we talk about entering "The Flow State" to bring everything in life into a healthy flow. We discuss how to create “Slot Machines” to keep us in the flow state and remind us what we are fighting for. This is also something that we put in front of our teams who we are leading so that they will run through a WALL for you. By covering A…

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Turning Your Origin Story Into Your Best Story 16:00

1y ago16:00

16:00

This episode is about what inspired me to begin the podcast. I will talk about my passion for effective communication and what gave me a hunger for learning more. I want everyone to know that my passion is not only to make myself a phenomenal communicator, my goal is to make us all phenomenal communicators. The other thing I want everyone to rememb…

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211 – “I Don’t Know How Old I Am!” 7:27

1y ago7:27

7:27

“I Don’t Know How Old I Am!” Insights Into My “Retirement 2.0!” Welcome to Episode 211 of THE Golf Improvement Podcast! Dedicated to sharing useful information on professional club fitting, short game improvement, and effective practice techniques. CHANGING GOLFER’S LIVES – ONE GOLFER AT A TIME! Show Notes: I have been doing professional club fitti…

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210 – Raiders WIN!! – Chris Griffin and Bo Harris Interview 47:30

1y ago47:30

47:30

Raiders WIN!! Making Roane State Men’s Golf Team History Welcome to Episode 210 of THE Golf Improvement Podcast! Dedicated to sharing useful information on professional club fitting, short game improvement, and effective practice techniques. CHANGING GOLFER’S LIVES – ONE GOLFER AT A TIME! Show Notes: Interview with Roane State Community College gol…

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209 – Swing Like Tiger eBook! – Peter Arnott Interview 43:32

1+ y ago43:32

43:32

Swing Like Tiger eBook! Co-Author Peter Arnott Shares Valuable “Tiger” Insights! Welcome to Episode 209 of THE Golf Improvement Podcast! Dedicated to sharing useful insights on professional club fitting, short game improvement, and effective practice techniques. CHANGING GOLFER’S LIVES – ONE GOLFER AT A TIME! Show Notes: Interview with golf coach a…

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208 – The Process Of Learning! – David Orr Interview 1:20:04

1+ y ago1:20:04

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The Process Of Learning The Instructor Becomes The Student! Welcome to Episode 208 of THE Golf Improvement Podcast! Dedicated to sharing useful information about professional club fitting, short game improvement, and effective practice techniques. CHANGING GOLFER’S LIVES – ONE GOLFER AT A TIME!! Show Notes: Welcome back (for the 8th time!) David Or…

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Van Halen III – Misunderstood Masterpiece, Monolithic Misfire, Or Both? (Special Guest: Brad Tolinski, author of Eruption: Conversations With Eddie Van Halen ) 55:54

2+ y ago55:54

55:54

“Van Halen III” remains the most derided – and endlessly debated – album from its namesake band and late, great guitar god. Reeling from a series of tragedies – including the exit of Van Halen’s hitmaking singer, Sammy Hagar – Eddie Van Halen joined with new vocalist Gary Cherone of Extreme to redefine the band in his own image. The results proved …

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Not Feeling the Noise: Mining the Worst Heavy Metal Covers (Special Guests: Tom Beaujour and Katherine Turman) 1:11:15

3y ago1:11:15

1:11:15

Best-selling authors Tom Beaujour (“Nothin’ But a Good Time”) and Katherine Turman (“Louder Than Hell”) guest on "Disinfect" to bring hellfire to the worst heavy metal covers of all time – from Quiet Riot’s annoying noise to Danzig’s desecrations, and beyond...By Matt Diehl, Maurice Bernstein

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And the Award for Worst Eurovision Winner Goes To... (Special Guests: International comedy sensations Rob AndristPlourde and Greg Shapiro) 1:38:25

3y ago1:38:25

1:38:25

How does the pop-music Olympics turn out the worst pop music? As such, Eurovision’s dramatic return in 2021 got us thinking… What are the worst winning songs in Eurovision history? For help, we turned to our special guests, international comedy sensations Rob AndristPlourde and Greg Shapiro, for the Euro insider take on music’s biggest (and cheesie…

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Cheesesploitation: Sammy Davis Jr. Destroys Isaac Hayes' "Theme From Shaft" (Special Guest: Carl Hancock Rux) 1:23:32

3y ago1:23:32

1:23:32

Award-winning recording artist/poet/writer/performer Carl Hancock Rux joins the "Disinfect" hosts to roast Sammy Davis Jr.'s disastrous, unintentionally hilarious cover of Isaac Hayes' blaxploitation classic, "Theme From Shaft"...By Matt Diehl, Maurice Bernstein

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Why In Hell Did Barbara Streisand Massacre the David Bowie Classic “Life On Mars”? 1:15:18

3+ y ago1:15:18

1:15:18

Did you ever dream of hearing Barbara Streisand perform a multi-octave diva massacre of David Bowie’s classic “Life On Mars”? Nope – not us, either. But she went there – making for one of the worst cover songs we’ve aired out yet...By Matt Diehl, Maurice Bernstein

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Why? Meet The Atrocious Rap-Rock Cover of Eazy-E’s “Boyz-N-The-Hood” (Special Guests: Murs And Slug of Felt) 1:04:18

4y ago1:04:18

1:04:18

Warning: you can’t unhear Dynamite Hack’s atrocious alt-rock cover of Eazy-E’s gangsta-rap classic “Boyz-n-the-Hood.” Special guests Murs and Slug of acclaimed hip-hop duo Felt share their outspoken thoughts on the subject...By Matt Diehl, Maurice Bernstein

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Exclusive Interview: Grammy-Winning Producer/Artist William Orbit On Making Madonna's "American Pie," "Ray of Light" – And Beyond! 1:25:37

4y ago1:25:37

1:25:37

In a “Disinfect” exclusive interview, William Orbit reveals what went right and wrong in making Madonna’s “American Pie." He doesn't stop there – the Grammy-winning producer/artist also goes deep behind the scenes on “Ray of Light,” that secret ABBA cover, and much more...By Matt Diehl, Maurice Bernstein

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Madonna's "American Pie" Was Voted The Worst Cover Ever. Is It? 51:53

4y ago51:53

51:53

A BBC listener poll voted Madonna's take on "American Pie" the #1 worst cover song in pop music history. What do you think? Learn what the experts say in the latest episode of "Disinfect"...By Matt Diehl, Maurice Bernstein

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Moby, Steve Albini, & Arthur Baker On Covering "Love Will Tear Us Apart" 48:21

4y ago48:21

48:21

“Disinfect" returns to the scene of the crime – turning to experts Moby, Steve Albini, & Arthur Baker to analyze just how awful Paul Young's cover of the Joy Division' classic "Love Will Tear Us Apart" really is...By Matt Diehl, Maurice Bernstein

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Is This the Worst Bob Marley Cover of All Time? 54:40

4y ago54:40

54:40

In episode 2 of “Disinfect,” hosts Maurice Bernstein and Matt Diehl investigate whether the Pat Travers Band’s version of “Is This Love?” indeed proves to be the worst Bob Marley cover in music history...By Matt Diehl, Maurice Bernstein

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