Making Cents of It All

Here comes part 2 of my conversation with Garry Callis Jr to dive into one of the fastest‑growing alternative sports in America: FlingGolf. We explore how the sport is evolving, why it’s attracting golfers and non‑golfers alike, and what its rise means for the broader golf and recreation industry. Garry breaks down the culture, the community, and the business opportunities emerging around this new hybrid sport.  He also happens to ...

In this episode of Making Cents of It All, I sit down with Garry Callis Jr, a digital strategist and SEO expert, to explore how AI‑driven search optimization is reshaping the golf industry—from equipment brands and course operators to media platforms and influencer marketing.

Garry breaks down how golf businesses can leverage AI tools to improve discoverability, personalize content, and drive engagement across search engines and soc...

 Attorney Victoria Duke of Rock Solid Law & Title joins Jesse Stakes on Making Cents of It All for a practical, eye‑opening conversation about protecting your legacy through smart estate planning. Victoria breaks down the essentials—wills, trusts, probate, guardianship, asset protection, and common legal mistakes families make—and explains how proactive planning can save time, money, and stress for the people you care about mos...

Jesse sits down with Derek Rodriguez, President of KC Financial, LLC, for an in‑depth look at the transportation industry in 2026—a sector navigating rapid change, shifting demand, and new financial pressures. Derek shares frontline insights from his work financing transportation companies across the country, breaking down how operators are adapting to market volatility, equipment costs, interest rate environments, and tightening c...

In this episode of Making Cents of It All, Jesse sits down with Phoebe Tan, CEO and co‑founder of Taelor, the men’s clothing rental subscription service recognized by GQ as one of the best in the industry. Phoebe shares how Taelor is transforming men’s fashion, using AI‑powered styling, data‑driven personalization, and sustainable rental models to help men dress better with less effort.

Jesse and Phoebe explore the rise of fashion‑t...

In this episode of Making Cents of It All, host Jesse Stakes sits down with Marci LaRouech, CEO of Seay HR, one of the Southeast’s leading HR consulting firms. Together, they break down the real drivers behind effective human resources strategy, employee relations, and workforce planning—and why HR is a critical part of long‑term business success.

Marci brings decades of experience helping companies navigate compliance, build strong...

Starwind Equipment offers reliable solutions for Property Damage Insurance (PDI) and Extended Service Contracts (ESC) that maintain cash flow and protects your equipment. When purchased together, these products ensure minimal out-of-pocket costs and maximum peace of mind.

They offer products that provide stability of cash flow for your equipment: Property Damage Insurance (PDI) Our PDI features multi-year policies up to 60 months, c...

In this episode of Making Cents of It All, host Jesse Stakes welcomes seasoned business coach Scott Coble for a deep dive into the business life cycle—from startup to renewal—and how intentional coaching can help business owners navigate each phase with clarity and purpose.

Together, Jesse and Scott unpack the sigmoid curve of growth, explore common inflection points, and share actionable insights on how coaching can unlock strategi...

The Tin Cup Club joins the show to talk about the 2025 edition of the Ryder Cup.  

The 2025 Ryder Cup: A Clash of Titans at Bethpage Black

The 45th edition of the Ryder Cup is set to electrify the golf world from September 26–28, 2025, at the legendary Bethpage Black Course in Farmingdale, New York. Known for its brutal layout and passionate crowds, Bethpage promises a fiery atmosphere as Team USA and Team Europe battle for supremacy...

Staffing for your company as an employer and finding a job as an employee have changed quite about in the last several years.  You're competing with people, bots, AI, and so many other things that you don't even know about - yet.  

Terace Johnson was kind enough to join the show this week and lend her expertise to our audience.  Terace with the founder and CEO of Spotlight Staffing.

Spotlight Staffing is a national employme...

In our season opener, I am pleased to bring back Scott Coble to dive a little deeper into more detailed topics that he works with and coaches his clients on each and every day to help make them more successful in their businesses and chosen professions.  

Scott joins the show to discuss the powerful framework often referred to as the “Three Eyes of the Business Owner”.  These “eyes” represent the three distinct roles or perspectives...

I'm thrilled to welcome Scott Coble to the show—a seasoned executive whose leadership journey spans over three decades in the financial services industry. In this episode, Scott opens up about the pivotal lessons he’s learned, the values that have shaped his path, and how he’s now channeling his deep reservoir of skills and experience into coaching the next generation of business owners and executives.

As the former Senior Exec...

The Tin Cup Club stops by the show to talk about the upcoming Open Championship being played at Royal Portrush's Dunluce Links in Northern Ireland.

The Open Championship—often called The Open or British Open—is the oldest golf tournament in the world, steeped in tradition and drama. Here's a walk through its storied past:

📜 Origins and Early Years (1860–1870)

• First played in 1860 at Prestwick Golf Club in Scotland.
• Only ...

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Neil Twa is a seasoned entrepreneur and e-commerce strategist best known as the co-founder and CEO of Voltage Holdings, a company that builds, acquires, a...

I was introduced to BombTech Golf through their social media posts.  The bold black and green logo, and the cool Grenade Headcover caught my eye.  I reached out to Willis Varno to learn more about the brand, and he was gracious enough to join the show and talk about how the company is making golf more accessible and fun for the everyday golfer.  

BombTech Golf is a direct-to-consumer golf club manufacturer that has built a reputatio...

It's the week of the 2025 US Open and the boys from the Tin Cup Club join the show to talk about Oakmont Country Club and the event being held there this week!

The U.S. Open is one of golf’s four major championships, organized by the United States Golf Association (USGA). It was first played on October 4, 1895, at Newport Golf Club in Rhode Island, featuring just 11 competitors. The tournament has since grown into one of the mo...

Founder and CEO of GIVR Packaging, Jeremy Bower, joins the show to talk about how he and his company are helping their customers avoid potential tariffs, reduce their overall cost of goods sold, and source local, made in the USA products while improving their impact on the environment.  

GIVR Packaging specializes in sustainable, custom packaging solutions for businesses, particularly in the consumer-packaged goods (CPG) and beverag...

Ping's own Fitting Science Manager, Chris Broadie, joins Making Cents of It All with Jesse Stakes and Wes Altice to talk about Ping's Ballnamic online golf ball fitting tool.  Katie Goodwin joins along the way to talk about how they are leveraging their social media to inject fun into teaching the general golfing public about the benefits of playing the right ball for your game!

Ballnamic is a virtual golf-ball fitting too...

Yeliza Centeio joins the show to talk about how the Marketing Profession and their clients are being affected by the changing economy, tariffs, and new administration's direction in 2025.  

Yeliza Centeio is a veteran marketing and advertising leader known for her candid, innovative, and results-driven approach. With over fifteen years of industry experience, she honed her craft at leading agencies in cities such as Boston, Orl...