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Reel Turf Techs Podcast Trent Manning
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Hey - I’m Trent, your host of the Reel Turf Techs podcast. Have you ever found yourself asking, “is there a podcast that focuses on the equipment manager’s unique roles and challenges?” Have you wondered what the high-end course or the tech down the road does at their facility? Would you like to hear the latest tips and tricks from around the globe? And do you want to know where the industry is headed next, direct from equipment manufacturers? Then my friend, you’re in the right place. As you know, working in the shop can feel like a solitary pursuit. This podcast will connect you with other techs facing similar challenges and offer solutions, ideas and innovations. Hear from turf technicians, equipment manufacturers, and other industry leaders on daily issues faced by the turf tech and fun stuff like fabrication projects, side hustles and favorite tools. Hit subscribe and let’s get reel. Join the conversation @reelturftechs on Twitter or email me at reelturftechs@gmail.com
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Episode 120: Outside the Shop: Frank Rossi
Send us a Text Message.Welcome to Episode 120 of the Reel Turf Techs Podcast! Join us for an episode of Frankly Speaking, as host Frank Rossi, Ph.D. sits down with our own Trent Manning, (CTEM), to discuss the intricacies and evolution of turf equipment management.The conversation spans the role of technology in turf management, effective communication, and professional development opportunities for young people entering the field.Listen in as Trent and Frank explore the dynamics between equi...
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Episode 119: Terry Appel
Send us a Text Message.Welcome to Episode 119 of the Reel Turf Techs Podcast! 🎙️ Today, we're chatting with Terry Appel, Equipment Manager at Overbrook Golf Club in Villanova, PA. Founded in 1900, Overbrook Golf Club boasts a rich history as an 18-hole private club.Typically accompanied by one assistant in the shop (though currently on the lookout for a new addition), Terry primarily manages a fleet consisting of John Deere equipment with a sprinkle of Toro.Terry's journey into the turf manag...
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Episode 118: Skip Heinz, CTEM
Send us a Text Message.Welcome back to Episode 118 of the Reel Turf Techs Podcast! Two years after our first conversation with Skip Heinz, CTEM, Equipment and Facilities Manager at Royal Poinciana Golf Club in Naples, FL, we're diving deep into everything we missed the first time and exploring the state of the turf equipment management industry over his impressive 35-year tenure in golf.Royal Poinciana Golf Club, a 36-hole golfing facility boasting tennis, pickleball, swimming, and various so...
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Episode 117: Nate Lyon
Send us a Text Message.Welcome to Episode 117 of the Reel Turf Techs Podcast! Today, we're joined by Nate Lyon, the equipment manager at The Club at Indian Creek in Elkhorn, NE. Indian Creek, a public 27-hole facility and the proud host of the Korn Ferry Tour's Pinnacle Bank Championship, is the latest stop on Nate’s path through the turf industry.As the only full-time tech through the growing season, Nate navigates the challenges of turf management with skill and dedication, supported by an ...
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Episode 116: Brian Harper
Send us a Text Message.Welcome to Episode 116 of the Reel Turf Techs Podcast! We’re diving into the whirlwind journey of Brian Harper, Equipment Manager at Pendleton Golf Club in Fredericksburg, VA. Pendleton, an 18-hole public facility, serves as the backdrop for Brian's unique story.Get ready for a tale straight out of an 80s movie as Brian takes us from life on the road with a rock band to delivering furniture and mixing drinks in the Florida Keys. But Brian flipped the script, choosing ea...