INSIDE GOLF BUSINESS: Caroline Basarab Dennison of Reynolds Lake Oconee golf community in Greensboro, Georgia, shares her insights into preparing for holiday sales in the pro shop in a follow up to the article "Getting into the Holiday Spirit" in the November/December issue of Golf Business magazine, available at golfbusiness.com. Last season, Reynolds Lake's special promotion drew more than 1,000 shoppers and pulled in $59,000 in sales over a three-day period.

NGCOA Golf Business podcast-Episode 34: Caroline Basarab Dennison, Holiday Sales Strategies

For this episode, Allison George of Toad Valley Golf Course and Don Rea of Augusta Ranch Golf Club share sales strategies for getting the most out of Black Friday and the holiday shopping season. One key — finding your "non-golfer" audience who are shopping for the golfer they love.  

In House Chat, Bryan Stromme, Rain Bird key accounts manager, and Mike O'Keefe of Rain Bird Financial Solutions report on the changes in finance options for  upgrading irrigation systems. Lenders have become more open minded about the issue of collateral, lightening the upfront cash burden for golf course operators.

NGCOA Golf Business podcast-Episode35: Bryan Stromme, Mike O'Keefe, Allison George and Don Rea

For Inside Golf Business, Jonathan Wiesel, Nordic consultant/journalist with Nordic Group International in Bozeman, Montana, talks more about the winter activities that can drive off-season revenues at golf courses in a follow up to the November/December issue of the magazine. shorturl.at/DEV45

In House Chat, Golf Business Conference emcee Kraig Kann gives listeners a little taste of the programming being offered for 2020 in Orlando, including the Bright Ideas Showcase.

NGCOA Golf Business podcast-Episode 36: Jonathan Wiesel, Kraig Kann

This episode's Owner to Owner segment features Whitey O'Malley of Saddleback Golf Club and Rock Lucas of Charwood Country Club discussing winter weather planning, dynamic pricing and how Golf Business Conference 2020 could make you money.

For House Chat, Randy Ballinger, owner of Walnut Creek Golf Course in Indiana, and Bob Helland, GCSAA Director of Congressional & Federal Affairs, discuss the latest issues surrounding the new Waters of the United States (WOTUS) Rule and how it impacts golf courses.

NGCOA Golf Business podcast-Episode 37: Randy Ballinger, Bob Helland, Whitey O'Malley & Rock Lucas

For this episode's Inside Golf Business, Gary Schaal, former president of the PGA of America and one of the leading voices in the game, talks about the past 25 years of his career, which is the focus of the January cover story of Golf Business magazine, celebrating its 25th anniversary.

For House Chat, Hugo Aniksztejn, international sales specialist for Biral, and Tony Duran of the Duran Group discuss the latest technological advances in lightning and thunderstorm early detection that is available for golf courses. New products are more accessible, more affordable and easier to install than you might think.

NGCOA Golf Business podcast-Episode 38: Gary Schaal, Hugo Aniksztejn and Tony Duran

Labor issues are the hot topic for both segments of Episode 39.

In the Owner to Owner segment, Allison George of Toad Valley Golf Course and Del Ratcliffe of Ratcliffe Golf Services discuss the issues surrounding recent changes in salaried employee rules, skilled vs. unskilled labor demand, and the looming crisis of rising wage costs.

For House Chat, Craig Kessler, director of governmental affairs for the Southern California Golf Association, updates listeners on the battle in his state over proposed legislation that could have adversely affected PGA teaching professionals and other contracted golf workers – a proposal that could find its way to other state houses around the country.

NGCOA Golf Business podcast-Episode 39: Craig Kessler, Allison George, Del Ratcliffe

For Inside Golf Business, Bill Rehanek, senior vice president of operations for Billy Casper Golf, discusses the importance of safety training for employees. The topic was part of a featured story in the January 2020 issue of Golf Business magazine (golfbusiness.com).

Dale Merritt, CEO and managing member of Golfpay, joins us for House Chat, and shares how NGCOA members can benefit from a partnership with Golfpay and the many access platforms they have available to connect with your customers.

NGCOA Golf Business podcast-Episode 40: Bill Rehanek, Billy Casper Golf; Dale Merritt, Golfpay

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