Empowering Entrepreneurs From Pro Tour to Business Mogul: Kyle Morris on Golf and Entrepreneurship
We have an engaging conversation with Kyle Morris, the entrepreneurial force behind The Golf Room and The Golf Room Everywhere. His journey from a professional golfer to a mentor and business owner is nothing short of inspiring, and we're thrilled to share some of his insights with you.
From Golf Pro to Entrepreneur Extraordinaire
Kyle Morris has taken the fundamental lessons of golf—patience, practice, and perseverance—and applied them to his thriving business ventures. After spending years on professional golf tours across 20 countries, Kyle realized his passion was not only in playing the sport but in teaching it. This revelation became the catalyst for building The Golf Room, a premier golf instruction facility in Dublin, Ohio.
Building a Business Beyond the Tee
What stands out in Kyle’s journey is his ability to pivot and innovate. His decision to leverage technology led to the creation of The Golf Room Everywhere, an online platform that offers virtual golf lessons globally. By marrying his love for golf with entrepreneurial acumen, Kyle has expanded his reach far beyond the physical confines of his local facility. As he puts it, “Just launch it, and figure it out.”
Key Takeaways for Entrepreneurs:
- Embrace Imperfection: Don’t wait for your idea to be perfect before launching. Take Kyle’s advice—start when you’re 70-80% ready and refine as you go.
- Teamwork Makes the Dream Work: Success is often a team effort. Kyle’s experience with mentorship and collaboration underscores the importance of surrounding yourself with trusted advisors.
- Vision and Purpose: Whether on the greens or in the boardroom, having a clear vision and a purpose-driven approach can be the defining factors of success.
- Learning from Failure: Kyle epitomizes the concept of “failing forward.” Each setback is a learning opportunity, driving you closer to your goals.
Kyle’s story is a testament to how passion, combined with a proactive mindset, can translate into entrepreneurial success. Whether you're a golf enthusiast or an aspiring entrepreneur, his journey offers valuable lessons on perseverance and innovation.
We hope you find Kyle's insights as motivating as we did.
Empowering Moments
00:00 Entrepreneurial Journey Insights Podcast
04:14 Augusta Visit Regret and Resolve
08:04 Entrepreneurial Journey to Golf Success
11:07 Action Over Talk: Just Do It
13:33 Entrepreneurial Teaching Motivates Growth
17:45 Personal Growth: Balance Encouragement and Reality
21:34 Embracing Risk in Entrepreneurship
24:12 "Prioritizing Trust Over Performance"
25:46 Evolving Team and Time Management
29:29 Innate Responsibility Discussion
34:07 Why Opening Florida Facility Fails
35:55 Passionate Commitment in Entrepreneurship
40:21 Team Dynamics: Influence vs. Autonomy
44:14 No Regrets in Life
47:22 Golf Tips and Podcast Info
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Glenn Harper, CPA, is the Owner and Managing Partner of Harper & Company CPAs Plus, a top 10 Managing Partner in the country (Accounting Today's 2022 MP Elite). His firm won the 2021 Luca Award for Firm of the Year.
An entrepreneur and speaker, Glenn transformed his firm into an advisory-focused practice, doubling revenue and profit in two years. He teaches entrepreneurs to build financial and operational excellence, speaks nationwide to CPA firm owners about running their businesses like entrepreneurs, and consults with firms across the country. Glenn enjoys golfing, fishing, hiking, cooking, and spending time with his family.
Julie Smith, MBA, is a serial entrepreneur in the public accounting space. She is the Founder of EmpowerCPA™, Founder of PureTax, LLC, COO for Harper & Company CPAs Plus, and Co-host of the Empowering Entrepreneurs podcast.
Named CPA.com's 2021 Innovative Practitioner of Year, Julie led Harper & Company's transition to an advisory-focused firm, doubling revenue and profit in two years. She now empowers other CPA firm owners nationwide through consulting and speaking, teaching them how to run their businesses like entrepreneurs. Julie lives in Columbus, OH with her family and enjoys travel, coaching basketball, sporting events, and the occasional shopping spree.
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