There will always be potential for growth and success within your business, significant potential that often lies hidden or dormant to those closest to the business itself. Hodson Consultants are world-leading experts in finding and growing that potential to provide real satisfaction for guest, golfer, customer and shareholder.
 
They specialise in guest facing relationships, be it hotels and golf resorts, sports management or customer relations within the travel and luxury goods sector. Only by their unique skills of guiding and inspiring individuals and their teams within that business can significant revenue and meaningful profit be delivered.
 
Being connected helps enormously. With their expansive network, meaningful collaborations can occur to generate opportunities never previously imagined.

RESPECT. BRAVERY. DELIVERY. GROWTH.

Hodson takes a respectful approach to the traditions leisure industry (the founder being an individual who crafted his art within this tradition). However for success and growth to occur bravery must come into play. Bravery is nothing without delivery. A relentless drive to deliver real lasting growth. This is the Hodson Way.

RESPECT



Clinging desperately to tradition is not a good thing. Your audience changes constantly; however, you must often strive to retain existing and bring in "the new". Respect is all about fanning the flames of tradition. Businesses are often surprised where it can take them. They can not only advise given their vast experience, but respect fully guide you in the right direction.

BRAVERY



Change can be a little daunting to the risk averse. People simply don’t know what they don’t know. Having a highly experienced guide to lead you on this journey to change is key. Change should not be reckless and for the sake of it, but it should always be productive and encouraging of real growth. Creating an obsession to deliver this success is a brave cultural change that helps define The Hodson Way.

DELIVERY



There are countless individuals who will tell you what’s wrong, there are fewer with a plan. Those who can execute a successful plan are all too few. Once a direction of change is agreed, the collaboration begins, Hodson ensure this change lives and thrives in the hearts and minds of guest, player and key stakeholders.​

GROWTH



Hodson are expert in the sales journey, from finding, to retaining and referring. They understand current and future clientele needs and giving them not just what they're crying out for right now but something they've yet to realise they're going to love. Hodson thrive upon a real hands-on approach to your growth strategy.

SERVICES

ACQUISITION & BROKERAGE

Hodson Consultants are perfectly placed in the golf and hospitality space to operate as the introducer and facilitator between resort, hotel group and investor. Their extensive black book of resort owners and hospitality management consultants allow a smooth and successful acquisition to happen. With a number Of successful investment opportunities already realised, think of Hodson as the missing link for shareholders hoping to realise a timely exit strategy.

RESORT PLANNING

The sentiment of ‘this is the way things have always been’ is no longer true. Using the extensive skillset of Hodson, you can effectively plan out your entire resort or course estate. Optimising space, improving traffic flow, simply making it easier the the golfer or guest to buy, play or enjoy the experience you provide. Bravery comes into play here. Rest assured all recommendations are proposed to ensure growth and operational efficiency.

NEW PROJECT PLANNING

Hand in hand with project viability, Hodson will relentlessly project manage your latest investment guaranteeing stakeholder and get/player satisfaction. Not though science or long-winded analytics, but through a tireless approach to delivering on a plan no question. Trust and belief your new project will come to fruition and enhance your current business is paramount. Hodson understands this.

COMMERCIAL PROFIT GROWTH

Once your new venture is up and running you need to provide some real commercial growth. Hodson have a number of highly respected industry leaders who can aid with Marketing plans, People brand and talent management, course builders, and brand standards creators. Pooling in exclusive thought leaders into your project will ensure you’re in best possible position to leverage real commercial value.

LEADERSHIP

Minds need to be galvanised for real effective change to occur. Hodson have decades of experience in leading teams to change. This is no dictatorial approach, moreover it requires skilful levels of engagement and empowering to make sure the change sticks and promises are kept. A plan is nothing without effective on time delivery. You’ll need a highly engaged team for that.

VISIBILITY

Before ground can be broken, teams recruited or brands built, you need to know the project will fly both commercially and operationally. Hodson are masters assessing the go, no go status of a project or investment, advising on how to make the project more viable and frank enough to advise when the project should remain firmly on the drawing board. Experience is paramount here.

RECRUITMENT

Sometimes team needs more. More talent, more breadth of experience, skillsets unavailable within the current set up. Hodson offer this bespoke service on request. Remember a viable project, a viable plan will often fall short without adequate talent within the team. Click here to see available vacancies.

TESTIMONIALS

Don’t just take our word for it. The following are current reviews of the The Hodson Way at play in their businesses.

I’ve known Daniel for many years as my go-to golf expert.

Having worked together in such an iconic brand as De Vere hotels, it has always been fantastic having someone with the wealth of knowledge, not just in the operational standards but within the commercial space.

His contribution to the wider groups performance has been invaluable. He is such a critical part of the team and brings with him a sense of fun and professionalism and the ability to engage teams and drive performance.
Kellie Rixon MBE
Founder
Rixon Associates
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Daniel has been at the heart of some of the game’s most innovative and successful golf memberships in recent times, which is testament to his foresight and strategic thinking.

He has a fantastic understanding of the golf and leisure industry, which has enabled him to create new product offerings which have re-written how aspects of golf management operate.

Above all, he takes a professional and personal pride in gaining the best results from his team, and for his clients, and is a fantastic partner for investors in the game.
GARY DAVIDSON
Executive Director
Performance 54
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Daniel have been operating at the sharp end of the golf industry for more than 20 years and have played a significant role in helping a number of reputable golf businesses to drive revenues and build their market share during that time.

Having worked on both the retail and trade side of the industry they have developed a deep and far reaching understanding of the golf market and have used this knowledge to great effect, at the same time developing excellent relationships with golf industry professionals at every level of the sport.
TIM SHAW
Ryder Cup
Commercial Director
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I have had the good fortune to know Hodson for over fifteen years. In this time I have worked closely with them on many occasions whilst the founder has held significant positions of responsibility within the golf industry. Hodson have amassed a wealth of experience related to the golf business ranging from running one of the largest golf groups in Europe to setting up an entirely new high-end golf club.

They have the ability to form high calibre teams around them and achieve exceptional results. Extremely well respected and known throughout the industry I would not hesitate to recommend The Hodson Way.
Kevin HArt
Sales Director, ClubCar
Europe and The Middle East
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I’ve known Hodson for more than 10 years as associates and fellow charity fund-raisers (Battle Back Golf). I’ve worked alongside them since 2012 on the planning of landfill projects for De Vere Venues and in relation to specialist consultancy and golf club management advice at a number of private members golf clubs where I advise.

At these clubs, they have provided my clients with imaginative, thought-provoking and highly individual profit-making advice that other consultants have previously failed to identify or offer.
Jonathan Gaunt
Founder Gaunt Design,
Senior Golf course Architect
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During my time with the PGA I worked closely with Daniel in the staging of significant golf tournaments including one of the European Senior Tour’s flagship events.

Daniel demonstrated a relentless drive to provide value for his employer through a tremendous attention to detail and commercial focus. His desire to ensure the tournaments were as good as they could be was reflected by all of his operational team, which was testament to his excellent leadership skills.
Jim Croxton
Bigga
Chief Executive Officer
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Contact Us

Daniel Hodson

Daniel Hodson

Founder

ADDRESS
93 Pepper Street, Lymm, Cheshire WA13 0JT

PHONE
+44 7971 211 691

EMAIL
daniel@hodsonconsultants.com