We are back in the set for today's episode, Sam Yi shares The Cost, Experience, and Golf Networking Secrets. His personal journey and realizations about happiness, drawn from their experiences with luxury items, family, and professional golf. The conversation extends to a detailed exploration of overcoming driver yips, with insights from various professional golfers, and highlights the importance of perseverance, learning from setbacks, and the parallels with life challenges.
Sam Yi turned his challenges into triumphs. From struggling in school to discovering his passion for golf, his persistence has defined his career. Faced with moments of doubt and the temptation to surrender.
With the guidance of mentors, he transformed his frustration into motivation, ultimately achieving success not just as a golfer, but as a happy, fulfilled individual.
Timestamps:
00:00 Welcome to Drive and Thrive
00:54 The Cost of Playing at Pebble Beach
03:25 Meeting Interesting People on the Course
05:46 Networking on the Green
09:01 Materialism vs. Experiences
11:54 Golf Outings and Company Culture
16:01 Struggles with Driver Yips
25:41 Overcoming Challenges in Golf and Life
28:45 Mamba Mentality and Learning from Kobe Bryant
31:37 The Importance of Staying in the Moment
33:25 Golf and Life: Lessons in Resilience
35:41 The Entrepreneurial Journey: Embracing Failures
38:56 Problem Solving and Pivoting in Business
43:04 Sales Strategies and Building Trust
53:48 The Mental Game: Lessons from Tiger Woods
01:00:37 Reflections and Closing Thoughts
What is Drive and Thrive: Business on the Green?
Welcome to Drive & Thrive: Business on the Green, hosted by professional golfer/influencer Sam Yi and business entrepreneur Sam Kim! This podcast is where business meets the golf course, blending insightful entrepreneurial advice and discussions by seasoned veterans in golf and business. Whether you're a business owner or just starting out, Sam brings you interviews with top entrepreneurs, professionals, and executives who share their success stories, strategies, and how the lessons learned on the golf course can apply to thriving in business.
Tune in every week to hear expert tips on growing your business and mastering the mindset needed for success—all while improving your golf game. Whether you're looking to elevate your professional life or your swing, this channel will help you drive toward your goals and thrive on and off the green.