After a poor golf club fitting experience, Jan Receski went home and searched online for an option that was more inclusive for women. Surprised by the lack of options, she knew something had to be done. The prospect of starting a business that combined her love for golf with the idea of addressing an important social issue was all the fuel she needed to give it a go. Determined to realize her vision, Jan wasn’t going to let the pandemic stop her, despite the complications that it created with her bank financing. Today, she operates OnPar Now, a state-of-the-art indoor golf facility located in the Strip District’s newly renovated Produce Terminal Building.
After a successful 30-year career at prominent local company, Jan Receski was ready for a new challenge, not an early retirement. As she was contemplating her next move, inspiration struck following a poor golf club fitting experience. Selecting and trying out new equipment should be a fun and exciting time for any golfer, yet Jan left feeling underserved, misunderstood, and slightly offended. She quickly realized that the local market was lacking in golf establishments that catered to the needs of an increasing base of female players and enthusiasts.
At the height of the pandemic in early 2021, Jan opened OnPar Now, an inclusive and welcoming indoor golf facility that is especially sensitive to the growing numbers of women players. In this episode, Jan talks about how she cashed out her 401(k) and literally put it all on the line to make her dream a reality. She discusses how she navigated a new world of entrepreneurship by fully immersing herself in every aspect of the development of her business. With each meeting and decision made, she grew more confident throughout the process. And today, she continues to live up to her mantra that “failure is not an option.”
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YOU CAN REACH JAN RECESKI AT:
Website: https://onparnow.com
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