About this episode

Greg Guinn discusses his entrepreneurial journey in Clarksville and the importance of risk-taking in business.

On this episode Greg Guinn, a lifelong Clarksville entrepreneur who discusses his family’s deep roots in the local business community and the importance of taking risks. Guinn details his various ventures, ranging from waste management to his current focus on the River Club Golf and Learning Center. He explains how he modernized the facility by adding Buckets, an entertainment-driven driving range that utilizes Top Tracer technology to attract non-traditional golfers. The conversation also addresses the challenges of public golf management, with Guinn offering a critical perspective on the decline of the Mason Rudolph Golf Course. He attributes these issues to a lack of specialized industry expertise within city government and the long-term consequences of deferred maintenance. Ultimately, Guinn emphasizes that success in business requires a strong work ethic and a willingness to bet on oneself.

People in this episode

Host: Charlie Koon

Guest: Greg Guinn

Topics covered

• business
• entrepreneurship
• golf
• risk-taking
• local community

Keywords

• Clarksville
• Greg Guinn
• golf
• entrepreneurship
• business risk
• River Club
• Mason Rudolph

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: River Club Golf and Learning Center, Mason Rudolph Golf Course

Places: Clarksville

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