The Post Game Podcast #67: Jared Doerfler - Building Hanna Golf: Entrepreneurship, Golf Business, and Perfect Putt Newsletter
Jared Doerfler, founder of Hanna Golf and the Perfect Putt newsletter, built a boutique golf putter business from scratch. In this episode, we dive into golf entrepreneurship, the realities of starting a golf business, and tips for aspiring entrepreneurs.
What You’ll Hear About:
-The realities of starting a golf business from scratch
-Why Jared believes it’s better to fail than never try
-Building a purpose-driven business vs. chasing profits
-Growing a niche golf newsletter (Perfect Putt) to thousands of subscribers
-The mental game of golf and its parallels to entrepreneurship
-Insights into the business side of the golf industry
-Advice for aspiring entrepreneurs and golf business founders
Timestamps:
(0:00) – Introduction to Jared Doerfler, founder of Hanna Golf and Perfect Putt
(2:30) – The story behind Hanna Golf: from idea to reality
(4:00) – The true challenges of starting a golf business
(5:30) – Rediscovering a love for golf
(10:30) – Time management
(13:00) – Embracing failure as part of the entrepreneurial journey
(15:15) – Building a business for purpose, not just profit
(17:00) – Growing the Perfect Putt golf newsletter
(21:20) – The process of designing and manufacturing a putter
(24:00) – The mental game of golf and business
(25:00) – Stories and feedback from Hanna Golf clients
(27:30) – Collaborating with professional golfers
(31:00) – Exploring the business side of golf
(33:30) – The stress and rewards of entrepreneurship
(36:00) – “Burning the boats”: committing fully to your vision
(38:00) – Where to find Jared and Hanna Golf online
Connect with Jared Doerfler & Hanna Golf:
The Post Game Podcast:
Email: joe.poduslenko@gmail.com