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Networking for CPAs #14 "Is Pickleball the New Golf? Has TopGolf replaced Traditional Golf for Networking Events?" We talk the pros and cons of pickleball compared to traditional 9 iron diplomacy and a good walk spoiled. Is TopGolf superior to traditional Golf? Lastly we talk the tragic decline of racquetball and squash along with the rise of pickleball.

If more companies actually took steps to "grow the game" instead of just repeating the line over and over again, we would all be better for it. Golf consumers are starting to see through those empty words. Here is a simple equation: More golfers + more enjoyment = Increased demand across the industry Let's push each other to do more things that make people feel welcome, break down the cost barriers, and help people learn about this complicated game.

🌟 Networking with the Force: This May 4th, we're excited to invite professionals and businesses from across Central Ohio to SandBar Station in Delaware, Ohio, for a Star Wars-themed sand volleyball tournament and networking mixer. It's not just about the game; it's an opportunity to connect with nearly a dozen of Central Ohio's networking companies, uncover new business opportunities, and learn more about H.I.N.T.'s mission to improve transportation access. 🤝 Expand Your Network: Whether you're on the court competing or mingling with fellow professionals, this event promises open networking, valuable connections, and insights into how we can collectively make a difference. Plus, don't miss the chance to win fantastic prizes, bid in our silent auction, and enjoy great local food and entertainment. 💼 Join Us: Share your favorite Star Wars quote or a business lesson you've learned from the franchise in the comments! Let's make this event a powerful platform for collaboration, community support, and change. For registration and more details, visit our link. Register now to secure your spot in this unique networking event and be a part of something bigger. ➡️ https://lnkd.in/gtTBrdzA ⬅️ #StarWarsNetworking #CommunityImpact #ProfessionalGrowth #HelpINeedTransportation #HINT #TakeAHINT #TransportationEquity #MobilityForAll #DriveChange #CommunitySupport #CentralOhio #OhioGivesBack #ColumbusCares #OhioNonprofits #OhioNetworking #ServeOhio

🏌️♂️💼 Ever wondered what happens when golf meets politics? Dive into the behind-the-scenes action at National Golf Day 2024! Which golf-related issue would you lobby for? Share your thoughts below! ⛳️✨ https://lnkd.in/eadzvfrm #GolfIndustry #CapitolHill #GolfNews

Once you’ve gotten a new golf tournament up and running it can be tempting to simply cruise and maintain the status quo. 👍 BUT to grow your event into its second year and beyond, tournament organizers must find ways to keep golfers and sponsors coming back year after year. 👀 These 10 strategies can help you scale ➡️ https://bit.ly/3UftTyY

Golf Pros: Here's why every golf club should consider Operation 36: structured milestones, a supportive community, and a clear path for beginners to fall in love with golf. Bring this program to your club and watch your golf community thrive! Learn more about our Summer Jump Start Promotion >> https://bit.ly/4aegTOF

This Thursday it’s TEDxStaffordshireUniversity Time I am thrilled to be taking the stage to share my idea… Of course I’m not going spill the gastronomical beans before Thursday… but…I would like to share something today… My interest is in hospitality, place making and people. Specifically in how we enable people to develop their aspirations. Now, I’m going to share a story that is all too common in the conversations I have with young people. I meet some incredibly talented young people who have a profound love for food. To be accurate it’s their calling… So many of these young people are directed away from a career in hospitality as it’s not convenient for low aspiration to be desired by a student with higher academic potential. I don’t blame schools, although I could share a few stories I have experienced first hand. What I can say is it’s a huge PR challenge for hospitality… Hugely under staffed and undesired by many who want a career with solid prospects. A converstaion yesterday gave me incredible hope. A young man who is working partime with us who has been pushed away from hospitality and looking at becoming an engineer is thinking that an apprenticeship with F E A S T E D may be a valuable oppourtunity. His school didn’t feel they could support his learning in food studies and could only support him in a more academic route. He is gifted. He falls into the high functioning autism/ ADHD common in chefs. His knowledge is years above his peers. This applies to skills and contextual knowledge. Why is this not a good path for him? With great mentorship this young man can achieve great things. Like so many young chefs mentorship is often present. Within my TEDX Talk I hope to address this as I share my ‘big idea’ Hospitality can be an incredible career especially if we allow ourselves to realise its full potential to help those within it to develop their sense of ambition. It requires a sense of purpose and practice that is akin to other professions. A career pathway that engages and doesn’t put young people off. Please… all I ask is listen to this with curiosity #tedx #hospitality

Here is the latest The Week That Was on our Inspiring Business page. The intentional mistake is buried in the copy. No one has been able to find it, as yet. No prize, just bragging rights. See if you can find it. #inspiringbusiness

I watched 50+ golfers struggle yesterday. Here's the twist: They all had the right advice. 99% ignored it. The scene: Lancaster Country Club, The Host of the 2024 LPGA event Conditions: Brutal wind, 150-yard hole playing like 180 My advice: "Use your 180-yard club." Most players: • Nodded • Switched to their 165-yard club • Still came up short Why? It didn't look that far. They couldn't fully commit. Sound familiar? In business, we often: • Hear great advice • Partially implement it • Wonder why we're not seeing results The few who listened? On the green. Putting for birdie. Your challenge: Identify one piece of advice you've been half-following. Commit to it 100% this week. Watch what happens. What advice will you fully embrace? #BusinessStrategy #GrowthMindset #TakeAction #SethLewis

Looking for a fun thing to do this Saturday? Be ready for a gold-medal challenge! Take a leap into our Summer Olympics word puzzle and test your knowledge of this epic event! Can you find all the hidden words? Share your scores and let us know how you did. Get those thinking caps on and have fun! #OlympicChallenge #WordPuzzleFun 𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗳𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗻𝗲𝘁𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸 𝗯𝘆 𝗳𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗼𝘄𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘂𝘀! #GloverFranchising #BusinessGrowth