<p>In this conversation, Kurtis Hanni interviews Jared Doerfler, the founder of Hanna Golf, about his journey from a golf enthusiast to a successful entrepreneur in the golf industry. Jared shares the inspiration behind starting his putter company, the challenges of manufacturing, and the importance of community engagement. He discusses the financial realities of launching a business, the decision to quit his job, and the growth strategies he has implemented. The conversation highlights the emotional rollercoaster of entrepreneurship and the lessons learned along the way.</p><p></p><p>00:00 Snippet Intro Episode</p><p>3 00:25 Insert Kurtis Intro</p><p>00:25 The Genesis of a Golf Business</p><p>02:33 From Idea to Prototype</p><p>05:34 The Manufacturing Journey</p><p>08:25 The Decision to Quit and Commit</p><p>10:28 Initial Investments and Challenges</p><p>13:08 Launching HANA Golf</p><p>15:32 Scaling the Business</p><p>17:39 The Role of Team and Growth</p><p>20:56 Navigating Stress and Entrepreneurship</p><p>24:45 Navigating Financial Risks in Business Growth</p><p>29:34 Sales Strategies and Market Approach</p><p>34:27 Surprises and Lessons Learned in Entrepreneurship 43:28 Future Plans and Growth Strategies</p>

Through the Storm

Kurtis Hanni

From Corporate Job to Golf Entrepreneur: Lessons From Building a Putter Company From Scratch

MAR 17, 202650 MIN
Through the Storm

From Corporate Job to Golf Entrepreneur: Lessons From Building a Putter Company From Scratch

MAR 17, 202650 MIN

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<p>In this conversation, Kurtis Hanni interviews Jared Doerfler, the founder of Hanna Golf, about his journey from a golf enthusiast to a successful entrepreneur in the golf industry. Jared shares the inspiration behind starting his putter company, the challenges of manufacturing, and the importance of community engagement. He discusses the financial realities of launching a business, the decision to quit his job, and the growth strategies he has implemented. The conversation highlights the emotional rollercoaster of entrepreneurship and the lessons learned along the way.</p><p></p><p>00:00 Snippet Intro Episode</p><p>3 00:25 Insert Kurtis Intro</p><p>00:25 The Genesis of a Golf Business</p><p>02:33 From Idea to Prototype</p><p>05:34 The Manufacturing Journey</p><p>08:25 The Decision to Quit and Commit</p><p>10:28 Initial Investments and Challenges</p><p>13:08 Launching HANA Golf</p><p>15:32 Scaling the Business</p><p>17:39 The Role of Team and Growth</p><p>20:56 Navigating Stress and Entrepreneurship</p><p>24:45 Navigating Financial Risks in Business Growth</p><p>29:34 Sales Strategies and Market Approach</p><p>34:27 Surprises and Lessons Learned in Entrepreneurship 43:28 Future Plans and Growth Strategies</p>