Making Cents of It All
Podcast that makes sense of the things people do to make cents...
Making Cents of It All with Jesse Stakes gives the spotlight to the small businesses that make America run. We look to share the "why" behind why people choose what they do professionally and showcase their expertise in their chosen profession for the benefit of our audience.
We also dive into the services that support those small businesses and provide information on the technology and services that allow them to do what they do each and every day effectively and more efficiently.
Making Cents of It All with Jesse Stakes looks to help businesses succeed financially and give them the spotlight while doing so!
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Episodes
125 episodes
How RareShot Golf Is Bringing the Pokémon Craze to Golf — Brandon Fischer Interview
What happens when the world of golf collides with the thrill of collecting? In this episode of Making Cents of It All, Jesse Stakes sits down with Brandon Fischer, the visionary CEO and Founder of RareShot Golf, to explor...
Inside the 2026 Masters: Tiger’s Troubles, Augusta’s Genius, and the Business of Golf
The Masters isn’t just a golf tournament — it’s a masterclass in branding, scarcity economics, and operational excellence. In this episode of Making Cents of It All, Jesse Stakes sits down with the Tin Cup Club to break down why August...
FlingGolf: The Fast‑Growing Sport Changing the Game | Garry Callis Jr
Here comes part 2 of my conversation with Garry Callis Jr to dive into one of the fastest‑growing alternative sports in America: FlingGolf. We e...
AI + SEO in the Golf Industry: Garry Callis Jr Explains the Future of Golf Marketing
In this episode of Making Cents of It All, I sit down with Garry Callis Jr, a digital strategist and SEO expert, to explore how AI‑driven search optimization is reshaping the golf industry—from equipment brands and course...
Rock Solid Estate Planning: Victoria Duke on Wills, Trusts & Protecting Assets
Attorney Victoria Duke of Rock Solid Law & Title joins Jesse Stakes on Making Cents of It All for a practical, eye‑opening conversation about protecting your legacy through smart estate planning. Victoria breaks...
2026 Trucking & Logistics Trends: Derek Rodriguez on Market Challenges and Transportation Finance
Jesse sits down with Derek Rodriguez, President of KC Financial, LLC, for an in‑depth look at the transportation industry in 2026—a sector navigating rapid change, shifting demand, and new financial pressures. Derek shares ...
How Taelor Is Redefining Style Through Data, Design, and Convenience - Phoebe Tan
In this episode of Making Cents of It All, Jesse sits down with Phoebe Tan, CEO and co‑founder of Taelor, the men’s clothing rental subscription service recognized by GQ as one of the best in the industry. Phoebe...
Making Sense of HR: A Conversation with Marci LaRouech of Seay HR
In this episode of Making Cents of It All, host Jesse Stakes sits down with Marci LaRouech, CEO of Seay HR, one of the Southeast’s leading HR consulting firms. Together, they break down the real drivers behind effective <...
Starwind Equipment - Randi Glazer
Starwind Equipment offers reliable solutions for Property Damage Insurance (PDI) and Extended Service Contracts (ESC) that maintain cash flow and protects your equipment. When purchased together, these products ensure minimal out-of-pocket cost...
The Business Life Cycle - Leveraging Coaching to Get Where You Want to Be
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...
Battle at Bethpage - 2025 Ryder Cup
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 BlackThe 45th edition of the Ryder Cup is set to electrify the golf world from Sept...
From Ghosted to Onboarded: Cracking the 2025 Job Market - Terace Johnson joins the show
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.
3 Eyes of the Business Owner - The Perspectives Needed to Run and Grow your Business
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 pro...
Focal Points of Leadership - Scott Coble's Journey
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,
2025 Open Championship - A Walk Through Tradition and History
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 oldes...
Neil Twa - Creating Wealth through Building and Investing in Ecommerce Brands
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 lin...
BombTech Golf - Built for You, Not the Pros: Willis Varno joins the Show
I was introduced to BombTech Golf through their social media posts. The bold black and green logo, and the cool
2025 US Open - The Beast Vs. the Field!
It's the week of the 2025 US Open and the boys from the Tin Cup Club join the show to talk about Oakmont Country Club and the event being held there this week!The U.S. Open is one of golf’s four major championships, organized by t...
Jeremy Bower - Avoiding Tariffs, Sourcing Local Products, and Reducing COGS - Oh My!
Founder and CEO of GIVR Packaging, Jeremy Bower, joins the show to talk about how he and his company are helping their customers avoid potential tariffs, reduce their overall cost of goods sold, and source local, made in the USA products while ...
Ballnamic - The Most Comprehensive Online Ball Fitting Tool in Golf Brought to You by Ping
Ping's own Fitting Science Manager, Chris Broadie, joins Making Cents of It All with Jesse Stakes and Wes Altice to talk about Ping's Ballnamic online golf ball fitting tool. Katie Goodwin joins along the way to talk about how they are le...
Marketing in 2025 - Navigating the Landmines and Jumping on the Opportunities!
Yeliza Centeio joins the show to talk about how the Marketing Profession and their clients are being affected by the changing economy, tariffs, and new administration's direction in 2025. Yeliza Centeio is a veteran marketin...
PGA Championship 2025 at Quail Hollow - Is it the Kardashian of the Major Championships?
The Tin Cup Club joins the show to discuss this week's PGA Championship, the venue, and show much more!Former PGA Tour player Hunter Mahan was critical of this week's PGA Championship venue. The 42-year-old acknowledged the course was in...
Tin Cup 2025 - McLemore Resort
The boys from the Tin Cup Club stop by the show to talk about their 2025 trip, thoughts on the McLemore Resort, and how it was to do a buddy's trip on Masters Weekend.According to the National Golf Foundation, over 12 million U.S. adults...
From the Barber Shop and Back Again - Dennis Balonze's Journey to Financial Freedom
This is truly a story of Making Cents of It All. Dennis Balonze joins the show to share his story of how he parlayed his career as a barber into a multimillion-dollar real estate portfolio over three states. He and his team c...
DTC Golf vs. The Establishment - Lower Cost for the Everday Golfer without Sacrificing Quality
Mike Padron joins Jesse to talk about the impact that Direct to Consumer (DTC) Golf Companies are having on the consumer when it comes to choices they have and how they purchase golf equipment in today's world. Direct-to-consumer (...
