Carlos Bautista (@eaglebuffgolf)
Welcome to this week's #benchmarkspotlight (formerly the #weldershowcase) - we had the opportunity to sit down with Carlos from @eaglebuffgolf and talk a little shop.
If you would like to be featured in our weekly spotlight (100% FREE) and have a chance at winning one of our Grinder Hoods please send us an email to leo.benchmarkabrasives@gmail.com to get you scheduled in an upcoming week. And for those of you that take the time to share your story with us, we'd be happy to provide a free BA banner. These spotlights are intended to highlight your skill, your business, and your tips and tricks. Most of all it's to have a little fun!
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Name: Carlos Bautista
Business Name: Eagle Buff Golf Club Repair
Location: San Diego CA
Socials: IG: @eaglebuffgolf
Specialties: Golf Club Repair, Refurbishing and Polishing
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Tell us about yourself - what inspired you to get into your trade? And how long? I fell in love with the game of golf, I have a background on fine jewelry metallurgy and decided to start working repairing and polishing golf since I already had a background working with metals
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What keeps you motivated throughout the day? The excitement of working with something new and the satisfaction of seeing golf clubs come back to life. |
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What is your favorite shop tool and why? My 6 inch bench buffer |
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What's your favorite piece that you've worked on? Ping zing putter restoration |
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If you could have any job as it relates to question 1 what would it be and what would you do with that? I would love to be able to work and innovate in the golf industry full time |
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What BA product is your favorite and why?
I love BA polishing compounds
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What BA product surprised you in terms of quality - what about it set it apart from the competition?
The quality of the polishing compounds is amazing. I only have to use a little bit of it to obtain the results that I am looking for.
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What tips and tricks do you have for us that might be different or eye opening for others to try with BA product?
A little compound goes a long way (specially when using BA compounds)
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If there was one person you could collaborate with - who would it be and why?
I think I would love to collaborate with whoever is incharge of new products at BA and try to work on a product targeted specifically to the golf industry
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Do you have any advice for the next generation that you wish you had when you first started?
Follow your passion and be kind to others
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What are your future plans for your shop?
My shop is very young, so my plan is to keep grinding and keep growing my business while I do something I love doing
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Thanks for sitting with us and sharing your story with the community - is there anything you'd like to add?
Do what you love and you will never work a day in your life :)
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A Note From Leo
Thanks for sharing your story with us, Carlos! Will have to get back to you on that collaboration some time. :)