On The Virg

Joining me today On The Virg is Valerie Kemp, CPA.  We discuss the value of at least minoring in accounting in college, how she found her passion in it, and she uses it to elevate her clients and her own entrepreneurial spirit. Plus we bounce around topics of community service, 90’s rap, Kenny G, Atlanta Braves, and the best steakhouses in Nashville.

Joining me this week On the Virg is the President of the Tennessee Golf Foundation, Whit Turnbow. We discuss his success from college golfer, to college coach, to Athletic Director, to his current position and how golf has shaped him into believing he could do it all. We also delve into his battle with cancer, bringing LIV golf to Nashville, and Morgan Wallen.

Joining me this week On The Virg is Nick Hiter, entrepreneur, podcaster, and former professional baseball player. We discuss his catalog of services he offers at The Hitlab Creative Studio, how he builds teammates instead of employees or partners, and how the power of relationships are critical to the success of any operation.

Joining me this week On The Virg is Founder and CEO of CarSaver, Chad Collier. He walks us through his rise from lot attendant to the youngest, non-succession, Ford Dealership Owner ever. He speaks to his love of the automotive industry, the importance of the industry to the American economy, and the ways that his innovations have made an impact on it. Plus we discuss Sooner football, Pearl Jam, a...

Joining me this week On The Virg is Alchemy Life Executive and Relationship Coach, Sally Ann Eddmenson. We discuss her system and processes she employs when coaching executives and relationships and how they may differ, but even more profound is there similarities. She discusses her journey from London to Dubai to Nashville and she and her husband strategically chose Nashville.

Joining me this week On The Virg is Trackman rep Lance Vinson. We discuss the new IO System Trackman  has introduced. We also discuss how Joe Mayo has used Trackman, specifically spin loft, to completely change Viktor Hovland’s short game. This and much more. If you are wanting to “nerd out” on golf swing, short game, and performance technique…..this podcast is for you.

Joining me this week On The Virg is Jim Morris. Jim is an entrepreneur in Nashville, a real estate broker turned event specialist. Jim is the founder of Impact Events and is hosting Impact Effect 23 at the Wildhorse Saloon in Downtiwn Nashville on Oct 27, 2023. We discuss how he transitioned from real estate to events and how self discovery and growth led to a very heart centered career and life s...

Talking all things TEDx, Ryder Cup, and college football. 

This week On The Virg I will be discussing the mental blueprint used by the best players to excel on the course. Plus I discuss my TEDX talk and the Ryder Cup of wine.

Joining me this week On The Virg is Wilson Bank & Trust CEO, John McDearman. We discuss the turmoil in the banking business that is wreaking havoc for some. We delve into his critical fundamentals he employs in both the business of the bank and managing his employees. Plus we talk golf, Pearl Jam, and the Vols!

Joining me this week On The Virg is 2022 TN Sportswriter of the Year and Tennessean columnist Mike Organ. We discuss how news media has evolved over the last 40 years and how he adapted to enjoy such a great career. We discuss how golf has always played a huge role in sports and business in Nashville. Plus he shares some fun stories of being on the beat here in Music City.

Joining me this week On The Vir is the Director of the Entrepreneur and Innovation Center of Williamson County, Jeremy Qualls.  He discusses how the disruptive educational platform has blown up and is transforming education in Tennessee. He shares an amazing story about the students catapulted the Tennessee Titans social media platforms and created multiple game changing endeavors for the Titans....

Joining me this week On The Virg is fellow PGA Professional Joey Hickman. He shares his story of evolving from a long time professional at Old Hickory Country Club to serving with In His Grip ministries. He shares his amazing story about his daughter Shelby and all the powerful life lessons learned with and through her. Plus we talk Chicago Cubs, Boston, Pebble Beach, and how his faith has pulled...

Joining me this week On The Virg is former professional baseball player, now serial entrepreneur, Nick Hiter. Nick discusses how his baseball career shaped his business career. He shares impactful moments from how coaches shaped him. We discuss his processes, systems, and beliefs that have allowed him to transform his life, business, and faith to its current status. Plus we discuss Don Mattingly,...

Joining me this week On The Virg is PGA Master Professional and General Manager of Westhaven GC in Franklin, TN, Mark Lammi. We discuss his journey towards the management side of the PGA, how he used his experience to elevate Westhaven, and the pros and cons of member run clubs versus a club run by one person.

Joining me this week On The Virg is Co-Founder of Sense Development and Guinness Book of World Records holder of the highest score ever recorded backward bowling: Jim Cripps. We discuss the systems and processes he employed to get his company into Nashville’s top 50 fastest growing companies. He shares the story of how he began backward bowling and how competing in sports truly helps competing in...

Joining me this week On The Virg is Colby Jubenville. Colby is a professor at MTSU and a business and branding consultant. We discuss his life in academia, entrepreneurship, and coaching and how each part fulfills him. We also discuss the Celtics, rock and roll, a very special vineyard in France, and roller coaster ride through this thing called life. 

This week On The Virg, Virgil discusses an upcoming game changing program about to come out. He discusses the Players Championship, the latest Tiger Woods scandal, the newest golf equipment out this year and his upcoming trip to Punta Mita.

Joining me this week On The Virg is Trackman representative Lance Vinson. We discuss how Trackman has evolved as a company, been a spearhead for change in the industry, and their role in more golf being played on and off the course.

Joining me this week On The Virg is Steve Roehm. Steve is a master hypnotist and absolutely one of the most gifted humans I know. I have watched him change peoples lives over and over again. We discuss grief, trauma, taking care of your body, and what we are going through that is causing so much pain.

Joining me this week On The Virg is PGA Professional Brian Jorgenson. We discuss his transition from Director of Golf at Nashville Golf and Athletic Club to a board member of In His Grip. He shares the powerful story of how the tragic death of his wife in 2018 and a letter from his daughter that proceeded that accident hurled him into this amazing journey towards his faith. The fusion of golf and...

Joining me this week On The Virg is Dr David Alfery. David just finished his book, “Saving Grace…..What Patients Teach Their Doctors about Life, Death, and the Balance in Between”.  We discuss the powerful themes of the book through the eyes of an anesthesiologist, finding his faith, mission trips, a fateful no show to a Grateful Dead party, Capri, LSU football, and how golf has played such a huge...

Joining me this week On The Virg is Larry Perkins. Larry is the founder and CEO of Sierra Constellation Partners and the Author of “Don’t Be a Stranger” We discuss his management firm and it’s goals of acquiring, righting the ship, and interim management concepts. He shares the reasons behind vision and the people, places, and things that drove him to this point. We also discuss Jane’ Addiction, U...