
← Fitness Business Consulting11 Oct · 47 min
Winning the NZ Open, Playing on Tour & Building a Business
<p>If you want to grow your gym or studio, book a call directly with Jayme below:</p><p><a href="https://fitnessbusinessconsulting.io/businessbrainstorm1" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://fitnessbusinessconsulting.io/businessbrainstorm1</a></p><p>In this episode, Jayme Richardson sits down with professional golfer Dimi to discuss his journey from competing on the professional golf tour and winning the New Zealand Open to building a business in the growing golf simulator industry.</p><p>Dimi shares the realities of life as a professional golfer, the financial pressures of competing on tour, the mental challenges of performing at the highest level, and his transition into entrepreneurship.</p><p>We also explore how golf simulator technology is changing the way people practise, play and experience golf, and what it takes to build a business beyond a professional sporting career.</p><p><b><strong>Chapters</strong></b></p><p><b><strong>00:00</strong></b> Dimi's early career and unforgettable week in golf<br /><b><strong>02:26</strong></b> Transitioning from professional golf to business and InSIM<br /><b><strong>03:52</strong></b> The journey from amateur golfer to professional<br /><b><strong>09:06</strong></b> The financial realities of professional golf<br /><b><strong>12:48</strong></b> Winning the New Zealand Open<br /><b><strong>17:55</strong></b> Life on tour, mental resilience and handling setbacks<br /><b><strong>21:11</strong></b> The growth of golf simulators and the business model<br /><b><strong>28:00</strong></b> How technology is transforming golf practice and performance<br /><b><strong>34:03</strong></b> Finding the right customers and growing the business<br /><b><strong>40:07</strong></b> The mental game of golf and continuous improvement<br /><b><strong>45:11</strong></b> Future business plans and final thoughts</p><p>From competing at the highest level to building a business outside professional sport, Dimi shares valuable lessons about performance, resilience and entrepreneurship.</p><p>Please subscribe for more conversations with business owners, entrepreneurs and industry leaders.</p>