Episodes

Dec. 9, 2025

S1E18: The Strivr Story - Chapter 2 (feat. Mike Colucci and Peter Mur…

In the final episode of Season 1, Derek and co-founder & COO Michael Manuccia wrap up the story of Strivr’s first two years in business — this time with help from two of the company’s earliest employees who lived it day-in an...

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Dec. 2, 2025

S1E17: Football to Finance… and Back (feat. Joe Moglia)

Have you ever wondered what drives someone to make a wholesale career change — not once, but multiple times across a lifetime? In this episode, Derek sits down with Joe Moglia, whose journey from longtime collegiate football...

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Nov. 25, 2025

S1E16: Success Through Setbacks (feat. Evan Moore)

We’ve heard from some big-name NFL players this season — but what about everyone else who plays the game? What’s life really like for them, before, during, and after their time on the field? In today’s episode, Derek sits dow...

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Nov. 18, 2025

S1E15: The Strivr Story - Chapter 1 (feat. Trent Edwards and Michael …

We’re nearing the end of Season 1 of The Golfing CEO , and there’s still one big “delusion” we haven’t unpacked — Derek’s belief that he will one day achieve an exit. Well, that’s all about to change, as today’s episode dives...

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Nov. 11, 2025

S1E14: Glory’s Last Shot

It’s Derek’s final individual stroke-play qualifier of the year — and this time, he’s bringing backup. Derek enlists his cousin-in-law, Mike Kelly, to serve as caddie and on-course correspondent to capture every moment. Join ...

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Nov. 4, 2025

S1E13: A Course in Fatherhood (feat. Casey Jacox)

It’s episode 13 of The Golfing CEO , and today’s guest is another “chance connection” who fortuitously found his way to the show after it launched. Join Derek and author, speaker, and executive coach, Casey Jacox, as they div...

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Oct. 28, 2025

S1E12: As Advertised (feat. Larry Fitzgerald)

We kicked off Season 1 with Carson Palmer, and in today’s episode, we’re grateful to be joined by his longtime teammate and future NFL Hall of Famer, Larry Fitzgerald. It’s a candid conversation that provides a rare glimpse i...

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Oct. 21, 2025

S1E11: How Stanford Golf Stays on a Championship Course (feat. Anne W…

How often does anyone get an inside look at one of the most successful collegiate athletic programs in the world? Usually the first thing that comes to mind when we hear a question like this is a powerhouse football or basket...

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Oct. 14, 2025

S1E10: Cabot’s Competitive Advantage (feat. Ben Cowan-Dewar)

Have you ever wondered what it takes to build and operate a world-class golf course… or even a collection of them in some of the most remote corners of the world? In this episode, Derek is joined by co-founder and CEO of Cabo...

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Oct. 7, 2025

S1E9: The Ingredients for Success in Women's Golf (feat. Ricki Lasky)

In this episode, Derek is joined by the LPGA’s Chief Tour Business and Operations Officer, Ricki Lasky. Ricki shares how she started “in the kitchen” - literally and metaphorically - as part of her journey through the last 25...

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Sept. 30, 2025

S1E8: Big Data (feat. Cory Scoggin)

Derek sits down with his golf instructor, Cory Scoggin, for a deep-dive into the current state of his game and his progression over the last three years. Cory also shares nuggets related to his own instructional philosophies,...

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Sept. 23, 2025

S1E7: Nothing and Everything (feat. Tom Coyne)

In episode 7 of The Golfing CEO , host Derek Belch sits down with Tom Coyne — Executive Editor of The Golfer’s Journal , host of its acclaimed podcast, and five-time author of award-winning books, including one adapted for fi...

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