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Episode 159: Grant Toney

·1 hr 14 min·5 clips

Grant Toney got paid to shoot a wedding video at 14, sparking his journey into filmmaking.

This episode of the Save Par Golf Podcast features guest Grant Toney, a video creator and marketer specializing in golf content. Hosts Derek and Dominic engage Toney in a wide-ranging conversation about his creative journey and business strategies. Toney explains he began making short films as a child and got his first paid gig shooting a wedding video at age 14 or 15. He transitioned into the golf niche during the COVID-19 pandemic after catching the golf bug and golfing nearly every day for a year and a half. Toney's initial strategy involved reaching out to brands like G4 and Mizuno Golf, sometimes creating free portfolio pieces to build proof of concept. His business has since shifted, with brands now frequently reaching out to him for collaborations, which he attributes to building value and trust. He emphasizes the importance of playing the long game and building relationships over seeking quick money. Toney works primarily with his wife, who helps with organization and creative vision, and they occasionally use subcontractors for larger productions. He spends significant time editing, sometimes working 12-hour sessions or until 5:00 AM to perfect a project. For software, he has used Final Cut Pro, Premiere Pro, and recently switched to DaVinci Resolve for its advanced color-grading tools. He is entirely self-taught, having honed his craft over nearly 20 years through constant learning. The hosts share their own origin story, starting the podcast after meeting in a college math class and bonding over dollar DraftKings golf lineups. They describe their content evolution from discussing event picks to regularly hosting guests. Toney reveals he is currently doing the "75 Hard" challenge but failed a day due to editing until 3:00 AM and missing a workout. Outside of golf, he expresses interest in collaborating with brands like the watch company Shinola, the outdoor apparel brand Filson, and Corvette. The tone is casual and conversational, filled with personal anecdotes and humorous tangents about everything from coffee to Minnesota's geography. Listeners interested in content creation, marketing, or building a creative business within a niche like golf will find this episode valuable. Those seeking a tightly focused discussion solely on golf technique or professional play might find the frequent diversions less engaging.

As heard by us

A loose golf hang that doubles as a show origin story.

Grant Toney lands in a familiar Save Park Golf Podcast rhythm: part guest chat, part origin story, part golf talk that wanders through college math and DraftKings lineups.

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You want a golf chat that turns a guest intro into a real origin-story hang.

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