Episode 6: Growing Leaders Early With Mikayla Ramos

In Episode 6 of The Joe McNeil Podcast, Joe sits down with Mikayla Ramos, Marketing Director at Short Game and the longest tenured non McNeil on the team. Mikayla shares how she was hired at just 16 years old before the building even existed, what opening day chaos was really like, and how intentional leadership helped her grow far beyond a front counter role.This episode dives into leadership development, discipline through marathon training, accelerated college life at UIW, learning marketing in the real world, and what it takes to protect team culture while delivering a great customer experience. Plus, plenty of real stories from inside a fast growing business.00:00 Introduction and Podcast Overview08:14 Role Evolution and Leadership Development18:38 College Experience and Career Ambitions24:49 Navigating Leadership and Team Dynamics31:05 The Evolution of Social Media Marketing44:09 The Importance of Customer Experience and Feedback