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

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.