Growing Up with Golf and Pursuing Business with Sam Yi

Drive and Thrive: Business on the Green

Welcome to the inaugural episode of "Drive and Thrive: Business on the Green" with your hosts Sam Yi and Sam Kim!

In this exciting new podcast series, two Sams from different professional backgrounds unite over their shared passions: golf, business, entrepreneurship, and development.

🔹 Sam Kim is a successful entrepreneur who leverages golf as a platform for networking and business growth.
🔹 Sam Yi is a professional golfer turned entrepreneur, bringing invaluable insights from his journey through junior golf to the professional ranks.

In this episode:
- The Genesis of the Podcast: How casual conversations transformed into a platform to share insights on golf and business.
- Balancing Act: Exploring the synergy between golf and entrepreneurship, and how skills from one arena benefit the other.
- Raising Junior Golfers: Sam Kim discusses the challenges and strategies of motivating his sons in competitive junior golf without pushing too hard.
- Personal Journeys: Sam Yi shares his experience starting golf at a young age, the dedication required to reach professional levels, and the sacrifices along the way.
- Motivation and Mindset: The importance of mental strength in both golf and business, overcoming obstacles, and staying disciplined.
- The Business Side of Golf: A candid look at the financial investments in junior golf—from coaching to tournaments—and the industry's expansive nature.
- Integrity on and off the Course: The parallels between honesty in golf and ethics in business, emphasizing why integrity is non-negotiable.
- Networking through Golf: How the sport serves as a powerful tool for building relationships and expanding professional networks.
- Lessons Learned: The hosts reflect on valuable life lessons, including humility, gratitude, and continuous personal growth.

Whether you're an avid golfer, a budding entrepreneur, a parent of a young athlete, or someone interested in personal development, this episode is packed with insights, stories, and practical advice.