Leadership on the Links

We are excited to introduce our very own Communications Manager, Mitch Rupert, on this episode of Leadership on the Links!  Mitch facilitates the interview process, interviewing candidates and sharing key takeaways with the hiring managers we serve.  Prior to working with Tyler Bloom Consulting, Mitch worked as an award-winning sports journalist, covering professional sports, Phillies minor league...

Booking entertainment at golf course venues can boost member engagement and revenues. Who better to advise club managers than comedian, magician, and Private Club Radio host Denny Corby? Corby fell in love with magic as a kid growing up in Scranton, Pennsylvania, and he had an obvious knack for entertainment. After balancing college and work for his parents at their paper supply company (yes, it w...

011 | 3 Surprising Traits That Make a Successful Leader with Joe Blackburn What makes a great leader? Joe Blackburn boils it down to 3 key traits that he's seen lead people to success time and time again. Joe is a Certified Financial Planner and Founder of Lion's Eye Coaching, with a track record of helping clients significantly increase their revenues. He's a former director at Merrill Lynch, whe...

We are excited to introduce our very own Operations Manager, Ryan McNally, on this episode of Leadership on the Links!  Ryan has been with Tyler Bloom Consulting just shy of three years now. His focus is on our recruiting arm of services, where he does talent outreach, client and candidate coordination, and background and reference checks. Essentially, Ryan ensures our entire recruitment process i...

We are excited to introduce Golf Course Superintendent and 82nd President of the Golf Course Superintendents Association of America, Darren Davis, on this episode of Leadership on the Links!  Darren has been in the golf industry for 35 years, serving as the Superintendent of the Olde Florida Golf Club for the majority of his career.  Darren sits down with Tyler to discuss his tenure in the golf in...

Improve your job search outcomes with these tips Erin Wolfram shares on this episode of Leadership on the Links!  Erin is a Certified Professional Resume Writer (CPRW) and Professional Etiquette Consultant who is the owner of Career Advantage Golf –  career consulting services geared toward professionals in golf course maintenance and turf management.  Her business partners with the Golf Course Su...

If you've ever wondered how to attract top interns for your club, look no further. Dr. John Kaminski is a Professor and Associate Head of the Department of Plant Science at The Pennsylvania State University. He serves as Director of the Golf Course Turfgrass Management Program, an 18-month intense training program for future golf course grounds managers. He also consults with various golf courses...

From young golf enthusiasts to industry leaders overseeing iconic venues, Jeff Corcoran and Dave Delsandro share their journey of passion, growth, and adaptation in the golf industry. Discover their evolution from demanding superintendents to understanding leaders, the challenges of labor shortages, and their new roles as advisors, providing invaluable insights and expertise to the next generation...

After designing golf courses for 25 years, Jim Nagle knows what club executives should look for when they search for an architect to plan their course renovation.  Nagle grew up wanting to be the next Bob Vila, but when the golf bug bit him, he traded home improvement for course improvement. Nagle combined his natural design talent, a landscape architecture degree from West Virginia University, an...

Since helping her husband earn his first superintendent position more than a decade ago, Jacqueline Severidt has made a career out of coaching golf executives up the career ladder. Her do's and don'ts are essential for anyone aiming to retire from their next position. Jacqueline is the founder and owner of Severidt Consulting, a private club marketing firm, and has nearly 20 years of experience se...

After a year on the road visiting top golf courses around the country, Brian Laurent has learned a thing or two about what makes a great leader on the green–and his findings might surprise you. Brian is the founder and CEO of Propel Solutions and wears many hats including executive director, marketing director, communication specialist, event coordinator, and more. He enjoys developing and impleme...

It's not very often you hear that being fired was the best thing to happen to someone–but for Paul MacCormack, it was the turning point that changed everything. Paul is a 23-year veteran of the golf industry and is currently the Superintendent/GM at Fox Meadow Golf Course in Prince Edward Island, Canada. He's also an author, speaker and certified mindfulness meditation teacher.  After recovering f...

We're thrilled to bring you the first episode of the Leadership on the Links podcast with guest expert Pat Jones! Pat has been a passionate advocate for superintendents and the golf industry for 30 years. As head of Flagstick LLC, he uses that passion to help organizations communicate with customers and drive sales more effectively and efficiently. Pat has been a business media executive for most...

Join us for deep-dive leadership strategies, behind-the-scenes leadership insights, and the latest golf industry trends. Whether you're on the green or in the office, our discussions offer valuable lessons and laughs. Subscribe on Apple, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts and transform your understanding of golf and leadership.