Growing Up with Golf and Pursuing Business with Sam Yi
Welcome to the inaugural episode of "Drive and Thrive: Business on the Green" with your hosts Sam Yi and Sam Kim!
In this exciting new podcast series, two Sams from different professional backgrounds unite over their shared passions: golf, business, entrepreneurship, and development.
🔹 Sam Kim is a successful entrepreneur who leverages golf as a platform for networking and business growth.
🔹 Sam Yi is a professional golfer turned entrepreneur, bringing invaluable insights from his journey through junior golf to the professional ranks.
In this episode:
- The Genesis of the Podcast: How casual conversations transformed into a platform to share insights on golf and business.
- Balancing Act: Exploring the synergy between golf and entrepreneurship, and how skills from one arena benefit the other.
- Raising Junior Golfers: Sam Kim discusses the challenges and strategies of motivating his sons in competitive junior golf without pushing too hard.
- Personal Journeys: Sam Yi shares his experience starting golf at a young age, the dedication required to reach professional levels, and the sacrifices along the way.
- Motivation and Mindset: The importance of mental strength in both golf and business, overcoming obstacles, and staying disciplined.
- The Business Side of Golf: A candid look at the financial investments in junior golf—from coaching to tournaments—and the industry's expansive nature.
- Integrity on and off the Course: The parallels between honesty in golf and ethics in business, emphasizing why integrity is non-negotiable.
- Networking through Golf: How the sport serves as a powerful tool for building relationships and expanding professional networks.
- Lessons Learned: The hosts reflect on valuable life lessons, including humility, gratitude, and continuous personal growth.
Whether you're an avid golfer, a budding entrepreneur, a parent of a young athlete, or someone interested in personal development, this episode is packed with insights, stories, and practical advice.
In this exciting new podcast series, two Sams from different professional backgrounds unite over their shared passions: golf, business, entrepreneurship, and development.
🔹 Sam Kim is a successful entrepreneur who leverages golf as a platform for networking and business growth.
🔹 Sam Yi is a professional golfer turned entrepreneur, bringing invaluable insights from his journey through junior golf to the professional ranks.
In this episode:
- The Genesis of the Podcast: How casual conversations transformed into a platform to share insights on golf and business.
- Balancing Act: Exploring the synergy between golf and entrepreneurship, and how skills from one arena benefit the other.
- Raising Junior Golfers: Sam Kim discusses the challenges and strategies of motivating his sons in competitive junior golf without pushing too hard.
- Personal Journeys: Sam Yi shares his experience starting golf at a young age, the dedication required to reach professional levels, and the sacrifices along the way.
- Motivation and Mindset: The importance of mental strength in both golf and business, overcoming obstacles, and staying disciplined.
- The Business Side of Golf: A candid look at the financial investments in junior golf—from coaching to tournaments—and the industry's expansive nature.
- Integrity on and off the Course: The parallels between honesty in golf and ethics in business, emphasizing why integrity is non-negotiable.
- Networking through Golf: How the sport serves as a powerful tool for building relationships and expanding professional networks.
- Lessons Learned: The hosts reflect on valuable life lessons, including humility, gratitude, and continuous personal growth.
Whether you're an avid golfer, a budding entrepreneur, a parent of a young athlete, or someone interested in personal development, this episode is packed with insights, stories, and practical advice.
