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Episode 157 - Kody Smith and Cliff Stephens Talk Starting Their Golf Simulator Business, Building Dream Basements and Leaving Corporate America

Episode 157 - Kody Smith and Cliff Stephens Talk Starting Their Golf Simulator Business, Building Dream Basements and Leaving Corporate America

Season 4 Episode 157 Published 1 year, 5 months ago
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This week on Sports 'N Torts, we switch gears from legal talk to a deep dive into golf, entrepreneurship, and turning passion into business. I am joined by Cliff Stephens and Kody Smith, the co-founders of the recently formed Forefront Simulator Solutions—the duo responsible for transforming the unfinished portion of my basement into a state-of-the-art golf simulator paradise. I couldn't be happier with their finished product - check out some pics at my Instagram page: @j.steinlawfirm.

This episode tells the story of how a blue-collar builder and a white-collar tech exec combined forces to create something truly special—an end-to-end golf simulator business that’s redefining how people enjoy the game at home.

Kody brings a decade of hands-on construction expertise and creative vision, while Cliff brings a 20-year background in corporate consulting and data analytics. Together, they’ve built a business that seamlessly blends technical precision with custom craftsmanship. From basements to bars, schools to commercial lounges, Forefront is scaling fast—fueled by passion, innovation, and word-of-mouth buzz.

What we cover in this episode:

  • They met via Instagram and quickly turned a friendship into a thriving business after Kody built out Cliff’s basement
  • The origin story of Forefront Simulator Solutions
  • Cliff's decision to make the leap from Corporate America consulting to entrepreneurship
  • Kody’s background in construction and creative design
  • How they approach building custom golf simulators from start to finish
  • Why combining construction and tech sets their company apart
  • The role of social media and AI in building their brand
  • Scaling from basements to commercial projects, including schools and restaurants
  • The build at my house
  • Funny moments, lessons learned, and what's next for the business

This episode is part business masterclass, part golf nerd-out, and all heart. Whether you're a golfer, entrepreneur, or just love hearing how great partnerships are born, this one is worth the listen.

You can find them at https://www.forefrontsims.com/ and on Instagram @forefrontgolfsims

As always, this episode is powered by the J. Stein Law Firm - a personal injury law firm in Atlanta, Ga - www. jsteinlawfirm.com.

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