B.J. Parker

Making The Turn Podcast

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A Green Industry Podcast bringing knowledge and insight about work and life and how to fight through adversity and the art of the comeback. Recovering from life’s front 9 to win on the Back 9.

Author

B.J. Parker

Category

Business

Podcast website

makingtheturn.podbean.com

Latest episode

Dec 29, 2025

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Episodes

MTT - Change, Perspective & New Beginnings 29.12.2025

Back with a year end review / wrap up and thought this would be an important message to share. No matter what is going on in your life, you can always make the next steps the best ones of your life.  Enjoy this and the lessons I share.  Thanks for listening and talk with you soon.

MTT - I'm to Blame 30.08.2025

I'm back with another episode. After several weeks off, I return with some football, life updates and a Labor Day Weekend message. Thanks for listening and enjoy the show...

MTT - The Lasso Way 21.07.2025

If you haven't seen the show Ted Lasso, I would recommend you do.  This episode is about how that show will change your life.   Enjoy! Thanks for listening. BJ

MTT - "The Power in the Pivot" 13.07.2025

New Episode: Talking about the Comeback. What is the meaning of "Making the Turn"? and how there is a lot of power in the pivot from rock bottom or a dark place or life's messes to rebound in a positive direction. Settle in. This is a good one. From Tiger Woods, to J.K. Rowling to Fred Smith (FedEx), to my own struggles, I go deep in how to pull yourself up and bounce back. Enjoy and thanks for Li...

MTT - "The Rebirth" 07.07.2025

Well it's been a little bit since I last dropped an episode and I feel very bad about that. I have no excuses and I am going to work on that. I go in to it all in greater detail in this episode called "The Rebirth" because that's just what it is. I have no idea what direction the podcast will go in but I want to bring it back just like starting over. Thanks for sticking with me and for all the lov...

MTT - Michael Paszek, Paszek Services LLC 09.03.2024

One of the coolest and best episodes I have ever done. Got to sit down with Michael Paszek and talk about life, his business, watching him grow up and some of the challenges he faces in starting and running a successful company. I know you are really going to enjoy this one. Thank you Michael and keep doing big things. Enjoy the Show! paszekservicesllc.com  paszekservices (all social media) 

MTT - Dan Johnson 26.01.2024

Back for another episode with my good friend and one of the best superintendents in the game, Dan Johnson. Dan is Golf Course Superintendent at Old Hickory Country Club in Old Hickory, TN. and he is back on the podcast for the 3rd time to catch up and talk about a bunch of cool stuff.   Thanks for listening and as always please rate, share and subscribe if you get something useful out of these. Th...

MTT - David Elliott 11.01.2024

Had the pleasure of sitting down with David Elliott and talk about his career and his path to being a part of the setup for the PGA Championship at Oak Hill Country Club.  It's always great to meet new people and to have a conversation with them and get into a lot of things. We talk about many good topics and get into many of the highs and lows of our business. It was a great conversation and one...

MTT - The McLemore Experience w/ Ryan Emerson & Stephen Brewer 22.12.2023

Back from a long break from sit down conversations and what a way to jump back in. Had the pleasure of visiting Ryan and Stephen at McLemore Golf Club and see all the cool things they have going. From the new course to Stephen's arrival to the club and the many things planned for the future, we discuss it all. I know you are going to like this one and we get into a lot and probably didn't cover ha...

MTT - Turn Talk ”Eliminating the Negative Self Talk” 22.11.2023

Coming with another Turn Talk where I talk about eliminating the Negative self talk and how to get in a better frame of mind. If this message helps just one person then that's a win in my book. Let's finish the year strong and think about how we can be better and dominate in 2024. Thanks for listening and let's Go!

MTT - Turn Talk ”Finishing 2023 Strong” 30.10.2023

In the latest episode, I have a solo podcast where I lay out some useful options for finishing the year out strong. No matter how good or bad it's been, we have 60+ days left in 2023 and I want you to finish it strong. I believe you will get some value from this episode. If you do, please like share and subscribe. Thank you for listening.

MTT - Jay Maples, Area Sales Manager Site One 21.07.2023

In the latest episode, I had a great conversation with Area Sales Manager for Site One, Jay Maples. After getting my legs under me from the long lay off, we dove in on a variety of topics. I know you will enjoy this one. Thanks for listening and please like, share and subscribe.

MTT - Bob Wolcott, Greystone Golf Club 18.01.2023

In this latest episode, I sat down with Bob Wolcott, owner and operator of Greystone Golf Club in Dickson, TN. Bob is a former member of the PGA Tour and avid Georgia Bulldog Fan. We talked all things College Football, Course Ownership, Life on the PGA Tour, Raising kids, Turfgrass and more. This was a fun episode and I know you will enjoy this one. Please let me know what you think. Be sure to ra...

MTT - Turn Talk ”I’m Back” 19.12.2022

Well, it's been a minute since my last episode and I wanted to give everyone an update on what's been going on with me and the podcast. This is a solo episode and I talk about the last couple of years and through the many ups and downs along the way. Hope you enjoy the episode. Thanks for listening and please as always, like share and subscribe. 

MTT - Brent Roberson, Golf Course Superintendent at Sweetens Cove 16.06.2021

Brent is back on another episode of the podcast. We had a blast talking about many of the things that have changed since our first conversation. We sat under the pavilion near the clubhouse "the shed" and talked all things Sweetens... Enjoy and things for listening.

MTT - Scott Cole, Golf Course Superintendent at The Grove 10.06.2021

We are back and with the one and only Scott Cole, Golf Course Superintendent at The Grove in College Grove, Tennessee. Sit back and enjoy this conversation. it was a fun one. Thanks for listening.

MTT - Drew Charcandy, Assistant Director of Athletic Fields at The University of Alabama 26.04.2021

A great conversation with Drew that took place while I was invited down to Alabama to help with preparations for Spring Game. It was a trip of a lifetime and we recorded in his office in Bryant-Denny Stadium. Really enjoyed this one and I think you will too... Thanks for listening. 

MTT - Michael Osborne - Real Estate Agent, MGA President, Stones River Country Club 20.04.2021

Latest episode is with my friend and fellow Oakland Patriot, Michael Osborne.  Michael is a Real Estate Agent in Murfreesboro TN and we discussed the Real Estate Market and how it's going in the Area. He is also the President of the MGA (Men's Golf Association) at Stones River Country Club and We discussed that as well. This is a little different from my normal conversation but I think you will en...

MTT - Turn Talk "Change Your Mindset" 01.04.2021

Back with another episode of Turn Talk and I am discussing how to overcome challenges, disruption, negative thoughts and actions and more. You must start talking to yourself in a positive manner. Have Gratitude. And Forgive Yourself.

MTT - Whit Davis, Winstead Turf Farms 03.03.2021

In the latest episode, I sat down with my friend Whit Davis, Operations Manager at Winstead Turf Farms and we discussed a large variety of topics including music, concerts, the pandemic, his new career in the Sod Production business and added a little football talk at the end. It was a great conversation and I'm sure you will enjoy this one. Thanks for listening and be sure to like, share and subs...

MTT - Tim Moraghan, Aspire Golf 24.02.2021

In the latest episode, I had a great conversation with Tim Moraghan with Aspire Golf. Tim talked about his career and we discussed many topics about personal development and career advancement and more. Tim has accomplished many things in our industry and it was a pleasure to sit down and chat with him. I know you will enjoy this episode. Be sure to share and subscribe. Share with someone who may...

MTT - Eric Taylor, Memphis Redbirds - Director of Field Operations 20.02.2021

In the latest episode, I sat down on a virtual call with Director of Field Operations for the Memphis Redbirds, Eric Taylor.  We had a great conversation and I know you will enjoy it.   Thanks for listening. Be sure to share and subscribe.

MTT - Turn Talk Ep. 7 "The Art of the Comeback" 12.02.2021

In the latest episode of Turn Talk, I talk about how to bounce back from adversity, failures and setbacks in your life. 4 things to the Art of the Comeback 1. Forgive Yourself 2. Seek Clarity 3. Get Laser Focused 4. Eliminate Distractions Do these for things and you will be on the road to redemption and recovery. Everyday is a new day and opportunities are endless, Let's Get It!!

MTT - Patrick Hensley, Golf Course Superintendent at King's Creek Golf Course 29.01.2021

We are back after a short layoff and I sat down with Patrick Hensley, the newly named Golf Course Superintendent at King's Creek Golf Course in Spring Hill, Tennessee. We had a great conversation and covered a wide range of topics. I know you will enjoy this one. Thanks for listening and please to sure to like, share and subscribe...

MTT - Turn Talk - Ep. 6 - "Sometimes you have to go Alone" 11.01.2021

Welcome to 2021... I'm Back and ready to get the year started. For the first episode of the New Year, I thought I would talk about how going at it Alone is often the road we have to take. It's a lonely, scary, often difficult path but it may just be the one that makes it for you and lifts you passed all the ups and downs and challenges you are facing. I discuss goals and a daily routine and even m...

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