In this episode of Making Cents of It All, host Jesse Stakes welcomes seasoned business coach Scott Coble for a deep dive into the business life cycle—from startup to renewal—and how intentional coaching can help business owners navigate each phase with clarity and purpose.

Together, Jesse and Scott unpack the sigmoid curve of growth, explore common inflection points, and share actionable insights on how coaching can unlock strategic breakthroughs. Whether you're scaling, plateauing, or reinventing your business, this conversation offers a roadmap to help you achieve the success you truly want—not just the success you’ve settled for.

Tune in for:

• 🔄 Real-world examples of business transformation
• 🧭 Coaching frameworks that drive results
• 💡 Leadership lessons for every stage of growth

If you're a business owner, executive, or aspiring leader, this episode will challenge your thinking and inspire your next move.

The Tin Cup Club joins the show to talk about the 2025 edition of the Ryder Cup.

The 2025 Ryder Cup: A Clash of Titans at Bethpage Black

The 45th edition of the Ryder Cup is set to electrify the golf world from September 26–28, 2025, at the legendary Bethpage Black Course in Farmingdale, New York. Known for its brutal layout and passionate crowds, Bethpage promises a fiery atmosphere as Team USA and Team Europe battle for supremacy in this biennial match-play showdown.

Ryder Cup history

🏆 Ryder Cup History: A Legacy of Passion, Pride, and Pressure

The Ryder Cup is one of golf’s most storied and emotionally charged events—a biennial team competition between the United States and Europe that transcends individual achievement and celebrates national pride, camaraderie, and match-play drama.

📜 Origins & Evolution

• Founded: 1927, first played at Worcester Country Club in Massachusetts
• Named After: English businessman Samuel Ryder, who donated the trophy
• Original Format: USA vs. Great Britain
• Expanded: In 1979, the European team began including players from continental Europe to increase competitiveness

💰 Ryder Cup Revenue: A Record-Breaking 2025 Edition

The 2025 Ryder Cup at Bethpage Black is expected to generate record-breaking revenue, driven by unprecedented demand, premium pricing, and global fan engagement.

📈 Estimated Revenue Highlights

• Ticket Revenue Alone: Expected to exceed $100 million, with general admission tickets priced at $750 and practice-round tickets starting at $250—both sold out.
• Corporate Hospitality: Limited inventory remains, with premium packages contributing significantly to overall earnings.
• Volunteer Program: Over 4,000 volunteers, each paying $350 for uniforms and meals, adding another layer of revenue.
• TV Rights: The PGA of America has a 15-year, $440 million broadcast deal through 2030. The Ryder Cup contributes roughly $88 million to the PGA Tour over that span.

🏦 Where the Money Goes

• PGA of America: Uses Ryder Cup revenue to fund operations, including annual payments to its 41 regional chapters (increased from $90K to $180K each).
• Players: Do not receive direct compensation, but each gets a $200,000 charitable gift to donate at their discretion.

This year’s event is not just a golf tournament—it’s a financial juggernaut. Want help turning this into a podcast segment or a LinkedIn post that blends sport and business strategy? I’d be glad to help.

Staffing for your company as an employer and finding a job as an employee have changed quite about in the last several years. You're competing with people, bots, AI, and so many other things that you don't even know about - yet.

Terace Johnson was kind enough to join the show this week and lend her expertise to our audience. Terace with the founder and CEO of Spotlight Staffing.

Spotlight Staffing is a national employment agency and executive search firm that offers tailored hiring solutions across multiple industries. Though headquartered in Minneapolis, they serve clients nationwide.

🔹 Services Offered:

• Direct Hire Recruitment
• Executive Search
• HR Consulting for Startups & Small Businesses
• Hiring Events & Campaigns
• Profile-Driven Sourcing (beyond job boards)

So, if you're looking to solve this modern job market, you might just find some answers with us this episode.

In our season opener, I am pleased to bring back Scott Coble to dive a little deeper into more detailed topics that he works with and coaches his clients on each and every day to help make them more successful in their businesses and chosen professions.

Scott joins the show to discuss the powerful framework often referred to as the “Three Eyes of the Business Owner”. These “eyes” represent the three distinct roles or perspectives every business owner must balance to build a scalable, sustainable company:

👁️ 1. The Technician’s Eye

• Focus: Doing the work.
• Mindset: “If you want it done right, do it yourself.”
• Strengths: Deep expertise, hands-on execution, attention to detail.
• Risks: Gets stuck in the business, overwhelmed by daily tasks, struggles to delegate.

This is where most entrepreneurs start—doing what they’re good at. But staying here too long creates bottlenecks and burnout.

👁️ 2. The Manager’s Eye

• Focus: Organizing the work.
• Mindset: “Let’s create systems and processes.”
• Strengths: Planning, structure, consistency, team coordination.
• Risks: Can become overly focused on control, resistant to change, slow to innovate.

The Manager builds the scaffolding that keeps the business running smoothly. Without this eye, chaos reigns.

👁️ 3. The Entrepreneur’s Eye

• Focus: Vision and growth.
• Mindset: “What’s next? How do we scale?”
• Strengths: Innovation, strategy, market awareness, risk-taking.
• Risks: May neglect operations, chase too many ideas, lose focus.

This is the eye that sees the future and drives transformation. It’s essential for breaking out of survival mode and building something enduring.

The central message is that most small business owners over-rely on the Technician, which traps them in reactive cycles. To truly grow, you must consciously shift between these three roles, building systems that allow you to work on the business—not just in it

I'm thrilled to welcome Scott Coble to the show—a seasoned executive whose leadership journey spans over three decades in the financial services industry. In this episode, Scott opens up about the pivotal lessons he’s learned, the values that have shaped his path, and how he’s now channeling his deep reservoir of skills and experience into coaching the next generation of business owners and executives.

As the former Senior Executive for the Southeastern U.S. at Wells Fargo, Scott led with clarity, collaboration, and a relentless focus on aligning strategy with results. Now retired from that role, he's leaning into his passion for mentorship—empowering high-performing leaders to scale their impact while living more purposefully.

Scott’s commitment to excellence is matched by his dedication to community. Through active roles on boards like Operation New Hope, the March of Dimes, and NE Florida Boy Scouts of America, he continues to give back in powerful ways, fostering meaningful partnerships and driving civic engagement.

Tune in to hear Scott's insights on building performance-driven cultures, applying data-driven solutions, and creating sustainable business growth in competitive markets—all while staying grounded in service and purpose.

The Tin Cup Club stops by the show to talk about the upcoming Open Championship being played at Royal Portrush's Dunluce Links in Northern Ireland.

The Open Championship—often called The Open or British Open—is the oldest golf tournament in the world, steeped in tradition and drama. Here's a walk through its storied past:

📜 Origins and Early Years (1860–1870)

• First played in 1860 at Prestwick Golf Club in Scotland.
• Only eight professional golfers competed in the inaugural event.
• Willie Park Sr. won the first title, earning the title Champion Golfer of the Year.
• The original prize? A Challenge Belt made of red leather and silver.
• In 1870, Young Tom Morris won his third consecutive Open and was allowed to keep the belt—leading to no tournament in 1871 due to lack of a trophy.

🏆 The Claret Jug and Course Rotation (1872–1890s)

• In 1872, the iconic Claret Jug was introduced as the new trophy.
• The Open began rotating between Prestwick, St Andrews, and Musselburgh, later expanding to include Muirfield, Royal Liverpool, and Royal St George’s.

🇬🇧 The Great Triumvirate Era (1894–1914)

• Dominated by Harry Vardon, James Braid, and John Henry Taylor.
• Vardon won six Opens, a record that still stands.
• This era helped popularize golf across Britain and beyond.

🇺🇸 American Influence and Expansion (1920s–1950s)

• Walter Hagen became the first American-born winner in 1922.
• Bobby Jones, an amateur, won three times in the late 1920s.
• The Open began attracting international stars and larger crowds.
• The format evolved to 72 holes over four days, with qualifying rounds and cuts introduced.

🌍 Global Prestige and Modern Era (1960s–Present)

• Legends like Jack Nicklaus, Tom Watson, Seve Ballesteros, and Tiger Woods added to its legacy.
• The Open is now part of golf’s four major championships, alongside the Masters, U.S. Open, and PGA Championship.
• It’s held on a rota of coastal links courses across the UK, including St Andrews, Royal Troon, and Royal Portrush2.

🏅 Fun Facts

• The winner is still called the Champion Golfer of the Year.
• The Open is “open” to both professionals and amateurs who qualify.
• It’s the final major of the year, played in mid-July.

For a FREE COPY of Neil's latest book, Almost-Automated Income with FBA: Build a Profitable Lifestyle-Driven Amazon Business. Exit for Millions. Even Without Any E-commerce Experience follow this link and use code: MAKINGCENTS at checkout for an absolutely FREE digital copy!

Neil Twa is a seasoned entrepreneur and e-commerce strategist best known as the co-founder and CEO of Voltage Holdings, a company that builds, acquires, and scales private-label brands—primarily through Amazon FBA (Fulfillment by Amazon).

Here’s a snapshot of his journey and work:

🚀 Career Highlights

• Amazon FBA Pioneer: Neil has been selling on Amazon since 2012, helping clients generate over $100 million in collective sales through his proven systems2.
• Voltage Holdings: His company uses a unique “pay as you profit” consulting model to help entrepreneurs build six- to eight-figure e-commerce businesses.
• Corporate Roots: Before diving into e-commerce, Neil worked with IBM, traveling extensively and gaining experience in tech and business development.

🎙️ Thought Leadership

• Podcast Host: He hosts the High Voltage Business Builders Podcast, where he interviews successful entrepreneurs and shares insights on scaling online businesses.
• Speaker & Mentor: Neil frequently appears at Amazon seller summits and business podcasts, offering guidance on branding, product research, and mindset for success.

💡 Philosophy & Mindset

Neil emphasizes mindset, creativity, and resilience. He’s open about his own setbacks—including bankruptcy—and how he rebuilt his life and business by focusing on branding, data, and long-term strategy.

If you're curious about building a passive income stream or scaling a brand on Amazon, Neil’s playbook might be worth exploring.

I was introduced to BombTech Golf through their social media posts. The bold black and green logo, and the cool Grenade Headcover caught my eye. I reached out to Willis Varno to learn more about the brand, and he was gracious enough to join the show and talk about how the company is making golf more accessible and fun for the everyday golfer.

BombTech Golf is a direct-to-consumer golf club manufacturer that has built a reputation for offering performance-driven—and surprisingly affordable—clubs. Their product lineup includes drivers, irons, wedges, and putters designed with an emphasis on forgiveness and distance, making them especially popular among beginner golfers and high-handicappers. The brand backs its products with a 60-day on-course guarantee, reflecting their confidence in the quality and performance of their clubs.

The company’s origins are often described as grassroots. One narrative explains that BombTech Golf started out of modest beginnings—with accounts crediting founder Tyler Sullivan, an ex-engineer who launched the company from his garage with the help of college students. Another account, however, attributes its founding in 2012 to Zachary Barlow, who set out to challenge the traditional golf equipment market by eliminating hefty retail markups and ensuring high performance at direct-to-consumer prices3. Although the details differ slightly between sources, both stories underscore BombTech Golf’s innovative, do-it-yourself beginnings and its commitment to disrupting the status quo by making premium golf clubs more accessible.

Today, BombTech Golf continues to appeal to golfers looking for a blend of quality, performance, and value. By leveraging modern manufacturing techniques and a direct sales model, the company has garnered a loyal following among players who appreciate the balance of distance, forgiveness, and affordability in their clubs. If you’re a golfer seeking equipment that combines solid performance with an inclusive price point, BombTech Golf is definitely a brand worth considering.