BOXED & more

Golf is getting a modular makeover.

PGA pro Jon Wells reveals how BoxGolf turns a shipping container into a secure, weatherproof driving range or coaching studio that fits where traditional construction simply cannot.

Built from the ground up after years of testing, BoxGolf's 10, 20, and 40-foot units are designed to drop into the footprint of a tennis court, avoid major planning headaches, and deliver a fully enclosed practice space with ball-tracking tech, hidden hardware, and a raised canopy built for real swing space.

If you've ever wondered how to create premium golf practice without pouring concrete or building a permanent range, this conversation shows what's possible.

We cover:

• Why John started with a 10-foot prototype and scaled up to 20-foot and 40-foot "whopper" units
• How ball tracking works with camera-based and radar-based systems like Foresight and Trackman
• Why three meters of canopy height is the sweet spot for swing space and transport
• How BoxGolf solves the security problem for expensive tech left outdoors overnight
• Why golf clubs, hotels, leisure venues, sports clubs, and landowners are showing interest

Jon also breaks down the real-world logistics most people miss, from cranes and flatbeds to tree-lined golf clubs, grass surfaces, and bridge-height restrictions. He explains why container builds can be faster, more flexible, and better value than permanent driving ranges, especially for venues that want to monetize underused space without losing the option to move later.

This is essential listening if you work in golf, sports facilities, leisure development, or container conversions and want to understand where the next wave of modular venue design is heading. It is also a great episode if you want a behind-the-scenes look at how one golf pro turned a coaching problem into a scalable business with serious commercial upside.

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Episode 2 - Don't Drill, Don't Weld, Don't Wreck It

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Fri, Jul 17, 9:45 AM

Episode

S1 E2

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The conversation with Justin Beardsell delves into the birth of Domino Clamps, the trigger for the idea, expanding applications and challenges, the evolution of the product, engineering challenges and solutions, diverse applications and customer feedback, and the development and marketing of the product during the COVID-19 pandemic.

The discussion also highlights the innovative product development and the adaptability of the company in challenging times. The conversation covers the challenges of starting a business, the impact of UK manufacturing, and the effects of the event industry on business operations. It provides insights into the journey of a startup, the benefits of UK manufacturing, and the challenges faced by the event industry.

Takeaways

• Innovative product development
• Adaptability in challenging times Startup challenges
• UK manufacturing
• Event industry impact

Chapters

• 00:00 The Birth of Domino Clamps
• 01:59 The Trigger for the Idea
• 02:51 Expanding Applications and Challenges
• 05:04 The Evolution of Domino Clamps
• 10:55 Engineering Challenges and Solutions
• 13:04 Diverse Applications and Customer Feedback
• 23:02 Development and Marketing During COVID
• 27:10 Startup Challenges
• 31:30 UK Manufacturing
• 47:00 Event Industry Impact

Domino Clamps Website: https://dominoclamps.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dominoclamps/

Etienne van Heusden, an entrepreneur with 30 years of experience, shares his journey of innovation in construction and the development of container homes. He discusses his unique insulation solutions, expansion to Southern Europe, and the diverse product range offered by Happy Building. Etienne emphasizes the importance of global expansion and maintaining insulation standards across different climates. The conversation covers topics such as off-grid capabilities, resistance to change, housing crisis and modular construction, financing and regulations, consumer concerns, community living and development, and a visual description of the dream home. The discussion delves into the challenges and opportunities in the modular construction industry, highlighting the need for regulatory changes and consumer education.

Takeaways

• Innovative insulation solutions for container homes
• Expansion to Southern Europe and global alliances Modular construction offers off-grid capabilities with solar power, water generation, and battery storage.
• Resistance to change and regulatory barriers pose challenges for the modular construction industry.

Chapters

• 00:00 Introduction and Entrepreneurial Journey
• 06:04 Happy Building and Container Homes
• 13:06 Insulation Techniques and Configurations
• 20:58 Expansion to Southern Europe
• 26:01 Diverse Product Range and Alliances
• 31:04 Off-Grid Capabilities
• 36:18 Resistance to Change
• 43:31 Financing and Regulations
• 50:11 Community Living and Development

In this first episode, Lars introduces himself and the podcast — why a container builder from Berlin decided to start a show, and what Boxed & More is really about. Not just the finished builds and pretty pictures, but the real stories behind them: the architecture, the engineering, the entrepreneurship, and the hard-won lessons along the way. Lars shares how his work at a container conversion workshop opened his eyes to just how much incredible stuff is happening in this space — and why he couldn't stop wanting to bring those conversations to a wider audience. The show will feature a lineup of guests from across the industry — leading architects, entrepreneurs, engineers, and real clients with fascinating builds — as well as some of the biggest names in the container and modular world. Whether you've been building with containers for years or you just spotted a cool container coffee shop and want to know more, this is your invitation in.

• [00:00] Intro & the story behind the music
• [01:00] Who Lars is and what Containermanufaktur does
• [02:30] Why containers — and why a podcast
• [05:00] What the show will cover: homes, commercial builds, business, sustainability
• [07:30] Who this podcast is for
• [09:00] Upcoming guests and what to expect
• [11:00] How to get involved & call to action

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