Building Pickleball: Recent Episodes
Brian Lim
Uncovering the story of the founder, their idea, their setbacks, failures, and their contribution to the fastest-growing sport, pickleball.
Welcome to another episode of Building Pickleball the Founder Series. My guest is Todd Weinberg, founder of KTCHN, a lifestyle apparel brand in the pickleball space.
https://www.shopktchn.com/
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Chapters 00:00 intro 01:54 beginning 03:40 who is ktchn, inception, inspiration 05:57 vuori ad 08:31 why lifestyle vs on-court 12:13 what to look for in the market before starting a business 14:41 lesson from mentor 17:14 how theyre trying to create community 23:48 lessons about greed 30:22 how greed changed his view on the world 32:57 where he was when he started ktchn 36:23 how KTCHN came about 39:24 does entrepreneurship ever end? 40:35 the most important first hire 42:50 challenges they're experiencing 43:37 some of their recent launches 47:19 overcoming challenge of sourcing 53:00 the pros and cons of your idea being early 55:21 plagiarism 57:04 stories from when he was younger 59:33 parents impact on upbringing 01:01:07 managing entrepreneurship and relationships 01:03:09 what he's currently learning about 01:05:18 how he got into pickleball 01:07:09 best advice he's ever received 01:10:13 challenges he's experiencing now 01:11:13 most proud moment 01:13:03 whats next for ktchn 01:15:16 todd's contact info for collabs 01:15:40 random questions 01:17:16 closing
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Amidst the pickleball tour wars, the rule and equipment regulations and paddle testing, tournament operations, stands the man who makes the final decisions, Connor Pardoe. The individual who started the organization at 24, but not without the “family” he’s built to support it all.
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ppatour/
• 2024 UPA World Championships: https://pickleballtournaments.com/tournaments/united-pickleball-association-world-championships?oid=2&affid=28
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CHAPTERS 00:00 intro 01:15 beginning 02:06 trying to grow something 03:27 relationship between Tom Dundon and Connor 04:22 starting the ppa 07:09 new venue, matt wright 08:17 impact of entrepreneurship, his health, family 11:23 rapid fire questions 11:56 selling an idea to investors 14:44 conviction when everyone is doubtful 16:03 what is the PPAs mission 18:00 why vulcan 19:50 rule change with qualies and signed pros 23:55 outlook 3 years from now 25:55 paddle testing 31:05 paddle testing conflict of interest 34:04 pivotal for growth of the sport 34:28 his impact on pickleball 36:01 advice for entrepreneurs
pickleball #tennis #podcast
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From the Olympics to Wimbledon finals and now to Pickleball, what is Genie Bouchard like off the court? What can we learn from her experience as a professional athlete and tennis player, how she handles social media, and the transition to pickleball?
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CHAPTERS 00:00 intro 00:39 recapping ppa las vegas matches 02:55 life off the court 03:43 her family 06:12 attitude on the court 07:33 coach, help with her pb career 08:45 transitioning from tennis 09:46 what practice looks like 10:14 pickleball in the olympics 10:50 genie signature paddle 14:55 genie's sponsorship deals 15:28 why versix 16:17 aspirations for pickleball 17:26 view on tennis and pickleball 18:54 opinion on pickleball rules 20:09 i can't believe genie did this 21:23 navigating professional career as a female 23:53 music, tv shows 25:41 travel 26:21 no 1 in worlds 50 most marketable athletes list
pickleball #tennis #podcast
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Matt Miller, founder of Maverix pickleball, specializing in paddles, and how he built his pickleball brand.
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pickleball #pickleballpaddle
Chapters 00:00 intro 01:33 beginning 01:45 giveaway, sponsors 05:47 beginning of matt's story 08:42 branding 09:45 origins of maverix 15:05 shoe dog, the story of nike 17:34 where maverix is now 19:37 maverix paddles in depth, shape 26:13 visiting china 28:43 R&D process 30:21 how do diff materials get introduced 34:13 what's next for maverix 36:03 paddle testing 42:23 experimenting with diff materials, cores 43:33 how he got started 48:23 personal 56:58 most significant accomplishment of the company 58:08 maverix patents 1:00:17 most significant personal accomplishment 01:04:03 sending paddles to rob lowe 01:06:03 best advice he's received, books 01:09:03 closing
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welcome to the first episode of a new series where we deep dive into the business of pickleball facilities. The objective is to uncover the stories behind these thriving businesses, explore each facility’s ingredients for success, and what makes them unique. In July I made my first stop to San Diego to visit Pat Rolfes, co-founder of The HUB https://thehubpickleball.com/the-hub-san-diego/
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pickleball #pickleballcourts
Chapters 00:00 intro 00:39 first time we met 01:04 location, background 04:55 gathering experience before opening a facility 06:08 location location location 07:35 knowing a good deal vs a bad one 10:17 analyzing debt, deals 13:11 mall vs club 13:56 large scale & court vs club 14:43 competing w free (parks) 16:16 overhead costs 18:18 opinion on franchises 21:12 what to look for in a franchise deal 24:40 leave emotion out of it 25:35 key critical first hire 28:25 virtual pro shop, pickleball superstore 33:59 closing
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New podcast episode featuring Charles Darling, the founder of Proton Sports, founder of softball bats and pickleball paddles.
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pickleball #pickleballpaddle
Chapters 00:00 intro 00:43 beginning 02:03 charles background before proton 02:34 who introduced you to PB and why did you get into the business 03:00 the origin of the Nanotech 05:20 how does 'built to last' effect the business model 08:48 the proton message 13:00 andrei daescu controversy 13:27 the benefit of proton paddles 14:19 announcements 15:13 key trait of being a founder 17:22 thoughts on future of pickleball, paddle testing 20:46 what's next for proton?
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Discover how fierce tennis competitor Andrei Daescu transitioned to dominate the pickleball court. Winning in APP, MLP with the Orlando Squeeze, and PPA. Andrei shares his inspiring journey, revealing the competitive spirit that fueled his success. Learn valuable tips for tennis players making the switch to pickleball, and gain insights into the unique challenges and strategies required to excel in both sports. Witness Andrei's epic battles, including his unforgettable victories over Ben and Collin Johns, and Ben and Anna Leigh Waters. Dive into his analysis of recent triumphs and explore the perfect paddle partnership with Proton. Don't miss this exclusive look at the mind of a champion as he shares his secrets to success and credits those who helped him reach the top.
Chapters 00:00 beginning 00:15 Andrei's background 00:51 competitive spirit spilling into fatherhood 01:52 what makes a good competitor 02:59 reflecting on andrei's tennis career 04:01 tips for tennis players converting to pb 04:21 merch drop 07:41 diff backgrounds diff perspectives 08:28 how competitive tennis can be 11:04 beating johns brothers 12:07 strategy against johns brothers 12:54 analyzing his recent success 14:31 signing with proton 17:39 andrei's paddle and breaking down Proton's line 21:58 credit for his success
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Pickleball paddle reviewer, Pickleball Studio, talks about his start in paddle reviewing, his goals for playing, how his business has evolved, hiring his brother, new content/projects, new equipment and tools, authenticity, and future content plans.
https://pickleballstudio.com/
https://www.youtube.com/@PickleballStudio
pickleballpaddle #pickleballhighlights #pickleball
Chapters: 00:00 intro 03:20 the start of paddle reviewing 05:27 is pickleballstudio 5.0? 09:03 turning content creation into a business 09:46 how has business has evolved 11:12 working with his brother Aizec 14:11 whole chris (back in frame) 15:43 new content/projects 18:44 new equipment and tools 22:40 using his past and learning new skills 23:36 pickleball studio paddle 29:57 authenticity 32:04 pickleball content creators 33:30 when Chris's fans meet him 36:40 fan question 38:28 from solo to business with employees 41:19 creator code 43:40 content creator battle 44:34 pickleballstudio products 45:02 future content plans 48:16 future plans for playing - 5.0 52:09 supportive community 56:03 closing
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JohnKew. From running a drumming channel with 60K subscribers and a video with 1.2M views to being a full time archaeologist and now a pickleball paddle reviewer. This was recorded at the JOOLA media event in March 2024. https://www.johnkewpickleball.com/ https://www.youtube.com/@johnkewpickleball #pickleball #pickleballhighlights #pickleballpaddle 00:00 intro 03:04 john's upcoming reviews (april, june) 04:24 the review process 05:51 how he ended up in pickleball 10:42 the reviewer community 12:22 explaining power v pop 14:05 understanding paddle terminology 16:38 what makes his channel different 20:54 why john's biceps are so big 25:35 diet 27:00 life, book recommendations 28:58 stoic philosophy 30:14 reviewers get together in Vegas 34:21 the impact he wants to leave on PB 35:37 PT archaeology FT PB 38:38 starting a new career at an older age 42:38 johnkew podcast 45:35 future content plans 46:58 closing 👤 CONTACT: Sponsorship, ad space: Email: buildingpickleball1@gmail.com 📸 Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/buildingpickleball 📝 Subscribe to my newsletter: https://buildingpb.beehiiv.com/subscribe 🎗️SPONSOR: - Vuori discount: https://vuori.com/buildingpickleball - Not only will you receive 20% off your first purchase, but free shipping on any U.S. orders over $75 and free returns. Go to vuori.com/buildingpickleball and discover the versatility of Vuori Clothing 💲DISCOUNT CODES 💲 (using these helps support the channel) • Vuori: 20% discount applied at checkout https://vuoriclothing.com/buildingpickleball • SixZero: BD10 https://www.sixzeropickleball.com/ • UDrippin: BP https://www.udrippin.com/ • Vatic Pro: BP-10 https://vaticpro.com/ • Pickleball Superstore: BrianL-104899 Use this URL: https://pickleballsuperstore.com/discount/BrianL-104899 • JOOLA: BP10 https://joolausa.com/pickleball/ • BreadNButter: BP https://www.bnbpickleball.com/ • Be Free Bars: protein energy bars https://befreebar.com/ • PCKL (balls): BUILDINGPB15 https://pckl.com/ Looking for a moving company in Austin? Check out https://heavenlymove.com/ Looking for art? Check out https://millennialcollectivestore.com/ 📲 FOLLOW 📲 • Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/5aPtDs5VOnqpbQpF12SLZN • Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/building-pickleball/id1666931896 I use Epidemic Sound, sign up for a 30-day free trial here https://share.epidemicsound.com/iro87j
Anna Bright: #3 ranked female professional pickleball player, 2x MLP champ, PPA gold medalist. Anna talks about one of her recent partners she believes is just such a good competitor, when bad conditions favor the underdogs against Ben Johns and Anna Leigh Waters, and what hiring a trainer has done for her. #pickleball #pickleballhighlights
Chapters 00:00 intro 00:45 recapping game mentality in win against johns Waters 02:33 getting revenge on Jack Sock 03:18 playing with Collin Johns 04:29 reason for james ignatowich's absence 04:55 2nd year with Joola 06:36 new AB paddle 08:01 building a career outside of pb 09:01 playing moneyball events 11:28 hiring a trainer 13:18 andrei daescu partnership and win
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Collin Johns, brother and doubles partner to the number one pickleball player in the world, Ben Johns. Collin goes into processing tournament losses, losing to Christian Alshon and Zane Navratil at the PPA, how to stop and beat aggressive players (attackers and bangers), playing against Ben, other business ventures, the current climate of coaching in pickleball, and his new paddle and lead tape setup.
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Chapters 00:00 intro 00:54 processing tournament losses 01:32 losing to Christian Alshon and Zane Navratil 04:24 hardest loss of Collin's career 05:49 playing against ben 07:14 stopping aggressive players 09:16 new interests outside of pickleball 10:50 what it's like working with JOOLA 11:36 other business ventures 13:47 the current climate of coaching in pickleball 16:42 what does he look for in practicing outside of with Ben 18:13 foodie 19:16 CJ's scorpeus paddle 20:32 CJ's lead tape set up
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Sitting down with former #1 female professional pickleball player, Simone Jardim. This was recorded at the JOOLA media event in March. Simone goes over building out her camp in FL, what practice and skill development looks like, and what is important for her in her career now.
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Chapters
00:00 beginning
00:50 building out pros in FL
01:55 what does practice look like
03:33 picking who to play with
05:54 what is important for her in her career now
07:27 how Simone's coaching is different
08:46 adapting to her age
10:07 simone and her paddle
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Pickleball podcast featuring paddle and product reviewer, Braydon Unsicker, aka Pickleball Effect. Learn about what it's like going full-time as a paddle reviewer, his thoughts on the current paddle market, and more.
pickleball #podcast
Pickleball Effect YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@pickleballeffect
Chapters
00:00 beginning
03:47 first time i saw pickleball effect, being 5.1 DUPR
09:30 testing a practice drill/game with Braydon
12:41 attacking at the kitchen / triangle theory
15:35 first impression of austin
17:00 going against the grain
20:36 how long does it take to do a review
21:38 paddle fitting quiz
25:38 going full time as a reviewer / content creator
31:23 do pros sell more paddles than content creators?
34:29 becoming a profitable business
41:30 breaking down his profit
43:12 paddle consultations
47:15 doing reviews in 2020
54:06 how he decides what to review
58:41 video performance analytics
01:01:01 what he's learning about at the moment
01:07:26 attending the joola event
01:08:24 exercise and fitness
01:17:24 paddle degradation
01:20:42 paddle technology plateauing
01:25:46 fan question
01:27:12 favorite players
01:29:43 growth of facilities
01:35:11 sponsorships
01:36:50 closing
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Ben Johns, the number 1 Pickleball player in the world talks about recent matches against Gabriel Tardio and Andrei Daescu and Zane and Christian, strategy, Joola and his signature paddle the Perseus gen3, and what he enjoys doing outside of pickleball.
Chapters
00:00 beginning
00:46 talking about his birthday
01:04 what ben does after matches
02:23 bitcoin
02:50 breaking down the recent losses
05:42 changes in pickleball
08:15 what rating is Ben left-handed
09:11 adapting to the game / working on new movements
09:55 popularity of the game / dealing with pressure
12:14 Ben chooses the topic
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Tyson McGuffin, the athlete, dad, and teacher. But also, the highest paid athlete? The trendsetter in Pickleball? When he was with Selkirk he was one of the few pros who had an apparel line that appealed to the masses, now he's got a brand deal with global brand Skechers, and a new signature paddle with global brand JOOLA.
Chapters
00:00 intro
00:47 beginning
01:15 skechers line
06:00 building a brand like Tyson
07:51 tyson's right hand and coach
12:50 tyson's business and team, youtube channel
16:23 tyson's training partners
17:58 going from Selkirk to JOOLA
20:35 tyson's next plans
23:06 McGuffin giving a mini lesson
24:44 tyson's advice
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pickleball #tennis
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Pickleball podcast featuring pro pickleball player Darrian DJ Young. Learn his winning strategies especially against Ben and Collin Johns, training routines, and life off the court.
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Chapters
00:00 intro trailer
02:19 beginning
02:37 the urban legend
04:17 being a better competitor
05:38 tournament day prep
07:58 strategy against Johns
12:12 playing left or right
13:47 how right side can help set up left side players
16:33 setting your partner up bad
21:07 the uniqueness of playing with callan dawson
24:37 his time in Austin, TX
26:45 his weight gain and working out
43:04 dj's introduction to lifting
48:21 what DJ would do if he couldn't play pickleball
52:47 being back in SD, starting a family
01:01:16 leaving CRBN for Engage
01:03:34 DJ young signature paddle
01:04:58 dj's paddle setup
01:08:21 ppa daytona bronze medal
01:11:55 strategy for game 1 of any match
01:13:39 most significant accomplishment of his career
01:15:15 fatherhood
01:16:36 whats left for his career
01:18:52 top 3 things holding him back from being the best
01:21:13 winning APP Punta Gorda with Thomas Wilson
01:25:33 dj appearing on podcasts outside of pickleball
01:27:47 MLP teams, big name investors
01:29:38 indoor vs outdoor facilities
01:32:54 mlp ppa merge
01:34:26 advice for younger players
01:36:24 what impact do you want to leave on pickleball
01:37:25 ppa austin, hayden patriquin
01:41:44 what does it take to continue to grow the sport
01:43:21 closing - my first interaction with DJ
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Latest podcast episode with champion pickleball player Zane Navratil. Learn his winning strategies, training routines, and life off the court. Discover his thoughts on the PPA & MLP merger, content creation, and more.
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Chapters
00:00 intro trailer
02:04 pre-live
06:54 beginning
08:09 losing to Riley & Thomas 2 days straight
10:07 winning strategy with Erik Lange
13:34 ppa mlp merger
19:20 MLP titles and experience
21:43 zane's youtube videos
22:16 zane's most popular video
29:28 most heated matches
31:27 what makes a championship mlp team
37:10 zane's daily to-do checklist
39:48 zane's morning routine
46:58 managing his business
49:46 family
54:44 moving to austin
57:25 zane's practice partner list
01:02:20 zane's wikipedia page
01:06:31 tips on turning pro
01:11:20 how does he generate ideas
01:19:56 his relationship with proxr
01:26:31 vulcan ball, progressive draws, serve rule
01:32:41 pickleball and its rules
01:42:44 alzheimers non-profit
01:53:43 closing
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Podcast interview with Jack Munro, pro player, content creator, and student at University of Texas. Jack started playing pickleball at the age of 10 and was the youngest pro at age 12. Jack shares his insights into the industry, college pickleball, paddle technology, content creation, and his career.
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Jack's YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@Jackmunropickleball
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Chapters
00:00 Intro
04:32 Beginning
06:16 Why PB over the other sports
07:36 Diff between pb then and now
11:35 PPA qualifiers
13:50 Juggling college
16:31 The pickleball bubble
17:54 Paddle technology plateauing
19:52 Proxr sponsorship, mergers
22:13 University of Texas Longhorn pickleball
27:43 College pickleball
36:01 Win over Ben and Collin Johns
43:12 Staying composed during trashtalking
49:19 Prepping for tournaments
54:55 Sportsmanship
58:15 What Jack hasn't told anyone
01:04:39 Jack's parents
01:09:11 Learning from idols
01:10:39 Content creation
01:27:55 What impact do you want to have on pickleball
01:30:16 Closing
01:30:55 Ways to improve
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Podcast interview with Pat Rolfes, the co-founder of Newport Beach Pickleball Events, The HUB, and Pickleball Superstore. The HUB has 3 locations in California, one of them being the largest indoor pickleball facility in California. Alongside his partner Steve Raack, Pickleball Superstore is introducing a new affiliate technology that will disrupt the industry. They've already partnered up with the APP. Could they rival Pickleball Central?
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Chapters
00:00 Intro
01:26 Beginning
02:24 Why Pat is in TX
03:22 His is take on Nationals
04:54 Competing tours, APP
12:05 Can PPA and MLP co-exist?
14:58 Pickleball without Steve Kuhn
23:18 Gambling in PB
24:21 Pickleball's unique tournament format
26:38 Pickleball superstore & proprietary technology
29:43 Why Superaffiliate is different
31:56 Equity crowdfunding
33:14 The idea behind PBSS
39:03 PBSS mindset and history
42:33 PBSS technology
44:22 Partnerships
45:16 Technology in Pickleball
47:06 Why cookie based tracking matters
54:03 Affiliate programs effect on retail
55:55 Pro shops
01:02:02 Origins of his business experience
01:05:45 The Hub facilities
01:21:13 Bed bath and beyond conversions
01:22:32 Challenge with facilities
01:23:55 The Hub alameda
01:27:18 Building courts
01:31:58 Advice
01:34:55 closing
pickleball #pickleballcourt
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Follow up interview with Dale Young, the founder of Six Zero, one of the most popular pickleball paddle brands in the market today. Six Zero just released the Infinity and Ruby and Dale discusses more regarding getting approached by PPA and MLP reps to get involved with the tours, materials, why EVA foam is not his favorite material, prediction on core materials, prototypes, bigger players coming in to introduce new manufacturing, Chinese manufacturing, and technology pushing the boundaries.
1st interview: https://youtu.be/An79rgGEGII
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Chapters
00:00 Intro
01:32 Beginning
03:55 MLP
05:45 Airbnb problems, recapping Nationals
08:54 The paddle market
10:00 Patents
12:45 PickleballStudio & the prototype
14:39 Paddle tech evolution
17:48 New gearbox paddle and tech
19:11 Infinity, ruby
25:40 Kevlar, weave patterns, diadem 18k
26:39 working with his dad
29:54 New hire
30:41 Six Zero's niche
34:24 Paddle rules & regulations
35:09 Eva foam
36:55 Prediction on cores, prototypes
37:52 Future of Six Zero
41:10 Prototype #32
43:02 Manufacturing
49:05 Six Zero Meet & Greet event
52:03 Jaume Martinez Vich
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Podcast interview with Rafael Filippini, founder, CEO, engineer, designer, and innovator of Gearbox Sports. Rafael discusses the release of the new Gearbox Pickleball Pro Series, an upcoming new paddle called the G2, discusses patents, and his perspective on the industry. Introducing the Gearbox Pro Series.
"The Gearbox Pro Series is redefining paddle technology and setting the new industry standard for paddle construction, power, spin, feel, control and paddle sound."
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Chapters
00:00 Trailer
01:27 Beginning
02:23 Rafael’s background
09:47 What Rafael learned from his upbringing
11:51 Engineering background
13:25 Seeing the opportunity to go on his own
15:21 Principles that guide gearbox
19:44 Gearbox's early days
22:38 What makes Gearbox technology different
33:05 Pro Series
43:30 Edgeless
01:04:16 Patents
01:11:27 Dupes and the diff between the top brands right now
01:17:18 Who the pro series paddle is for
01:18:56 The Gearbox brand
01:23:14 Marketing
01:26:23 Another new paddle release
01:32:06 What's next for gearbox?
01:35:42 G16 and G14
01:36:28 Why Gearbox honeycomb is different
01:42:12 Gearbox value, warranty
01:46:14 Wrapping up
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First ever podcast interview with Doug Sapusek, founder of Bread & Butter pickleball. Most recently known for their thermoformed, T-700 carbon face, foam-injected paddle the Filth. Doug is one of the few founders in the space right now who comes from having launched and sold a previously successful multi-million dollar business. Doug talks about the courts in Austin, the rec play problem, his approach to building a brand in pickleball, and running a family business. Doug also mentions an upcoming new paddle release.
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Chapters:
00:00 Trailer
01:24 Intro
01:50 Beginning
03:40 Courts in Austin
07:33 Doug's previous business, Hoorag
10:32 Reacting to covid, why he sold Hoorag
14:28 Inception of BNB
17:10 Pivoting the business
20:06 Employing family
24:06 How capital affects decisions
29:24 Doug’s idea process
31:42 The pro journey
36:40 BNB marketing
40:28 The rec play problem
43:44 How BNB is diff from other brands
54:36 Most difficult experience right now
01:02:42 BNB back story
01:05:36 Closing
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First ever podcast interview with Dmitry Ivanenko, founder of Astria Pickleball. This 23 year old founder has a unique background including being a top junior tennis player to falling off a 110 foot cliff which eventually led him to pickleball. Dmitry and his team at Astria are 1 of 2 Pickleball paddle brands with Pickleball courts, 1 facility in Spokane, 1 in Ellensburg, and 1 in downtown Seattle that they just finished with the city of Seattle.
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Chapters:
00:00 Intro trailer
01:47 Beginning
02:35 What happened to his tennis career
03:54 Falling off the cliff
10:00 What does a second chance mean to you
13:54 Getting personal
25:11 The birth of Astria
27:46 1 of 2 paddle brands with courts
30:34 Advice for building a court
34:32 How are facilities profitable
40:15 What makes Astria paddles different
43:06 New paddle
45:37 His mentor, his parents
49:17 Living in his car
58:28 Pickleball lacking professionalism
01:09:52 Future of Astria
01:14:15 Closing
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Pickleball Will, recognized pickleball content creator who has worked with pros and brands like Zane Navratil, Jay Devilliers, Selkirk. Known for his Pros vs Joes content, pickleball paddle reviews, and being the 2nd half of the Pickleball Studio podcast.
Chapters:
00:00 Beginning
01:24 Introduction
03:07 Meeting Will
08:55 Getting into pickleball
16:04 How Will met Chris
22:03 Chris Olson PickleballStudio, the origins of 3.5 at best
31:52 What makes a paddle stand out
37:43 Working with Zane
42:45 Saying yes or no
48:22 Manifesting his goals
53:39 The 4 currencies of life
1:00:00 Will’s editing style
01:04:34 The Algorithm
01:09:57 Funny and friends
01:17:05 Fear or freedom
01:20:57 Mediocrity
01:24:02 Competition
01:28:56 Selkirk
01:33:48 Recognition
01:40:19 Kyle Koszuta ThatPickleballGuy
01:41:52 What is Will learning about
01:46:07 Most influential people in his life
01:53:02 Closing
01:54:54 Bonus footage
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From failing to unlock his full potential in basketball to now living his dream, actively pursuing a professional pickleball career, with aspirations of being top 10 in 2 years, as well as being a leading pickleball education content creator. In this in-person podcast interview, I sit down with Kyle Koszuta, also known as ThatPickleballGuy, who came in town for just 18 hours to sit down and have this conversation with me in a really unique space.
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Chapters: 00:00 Intro 01:14 How did Kyle end up here 03:07 Content creators in Pickleball 04:29 Kyle’s arrival to Austin, TX 06:18 Getting the viewers attention 09:56 How do you measure success 23:16 Growing up playing sports 27:58 The moment it all changed 37:16 What you gain by watching Kyle's content 39:02 His content creation process 43:28 Become a competent filmmaker 46:36 Looking back 49:59 What are your goals 54:45 Building experience 01:05:19 Selkirk sponsorship 01:11:49 Childhood 01:18:01 Choosing your content creation path 01:28:24 Advice 01:33:12 Most influential person in his life 01:38:40 Closing
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Connor Derrickson, strength and conditioning coach/trainer to PPA gold medalist and MLP champion Catherine Parenteau, Travis Rettenmeier, Federico Stakstrud. Connor shares insights on what people could be doing to increase longevity, injury prevention, and the rise in pickleball injuries (tennis elbow) along with the root causes and how to prevent it and work through it.
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🔎 Speaking with the most trusted pickleball paddle reviewer in Pickleball. Multi-talented Chris Olson opens up about his incredible journey and delves into his content creation career. Former competitive speedcuber who broke records and worked as the DP on the Netflix doc, Speedcubers.
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Chapters
00:00 Intro
05:25 Meeting Chris
09:49 Content creation strategy
21:07 Burnout
26:13 Leaving Speedcubing
29:35 Chris’s goals for Pickleball
36:26 MLP, documentary filmmaking, Netflix
40:46 Making deals
46:39 Building trust with your audience
49:07 MLP, testing
58:27 Reviews
01:11:47 Advice
01:22:27 Most influential person in Chris's life
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In-person podcast episode featuring Julian Arnold and his co-founder partner Ryan Cohen. We dive into various topics including a recap of Major League Pickleball San Clemente, Ryan and Julian's history, the launch of the new Volair paddles, personal stories, their favorite moments, and the most influential person in Julian's life.
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28:14 Ryan & julian's history
33:24 New volair paddles
44:35 Getting personal
01:13:09 Favorite moment
01:20:55 Volair update
01:33:30 Most influential person in Julian’s life
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Amazon top 10 brand featuring Pickleball gear and equipment ranging from paddles to balls to lead tape. Mike Gottfried, formerly of KontrolFreek, an e-sports gaming company which was later acquired by a gaming giant, Steel series. Also the CEO of Piper Golf. Join us on an inspiring journey as Mike, an entrepreneur with a rich history, shares his experiences and lessons learned. In this captivating video, Mike delves into his personal story, and reveals valuable insights into building a strong team. Discover the secrets behind his Amazon business and manufacturing endeavors, as well as the goals of his innovative venture, PCKL. Stay tuned to hear how Mike received a remarkable $2M investment and his dedication to giving back. Finally, learn how he measures success and find inspiration to forge your own path in the business world.
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Welcome to an exclusive interview with Richard Lee, the CEO of JOOLA, who recently announced a lifetime deal with #1 player Ben Johns as well as signing his brother, Collin Johns. We explore the fascinating world of sports innovation and leadership. Discover the untold stories behind JOOLA's rise to prominence and gain valuable insights from Richard's journey as a visionary leader. In this interview, we dive into Richard's childhood influences and the remarkable background of JOOLA. Learn how his passion for table tennis led him to become the driving force behind JOOLA's incredible success and what the future holds for this groundbreaking sports brand.
Explore JOOLA's unique approach in supporting players, including their foray into the fast-growing sport of Pickleball. Richard shares invaluable lessons for aspiring founders, tips for measuring success, and the personal drive that fuels his achievements. Join us for this captivating conversation that will leave you motivated and inspired to conquer new frontiers.
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Vatic Pro founder Daryl Wang joins me for his first podcast and interview appearance. Join us as we delve into the captivating story of Vatic Pro, a rising star in the Pickleball industry. Responding to his tweet from Ben Johns, thermoforming, and delamination misconceptions. From his humble beginnings to becoming a renowned brand, this video covers his unique upbringing, challenges faced along the way, and their vision for the future of Pickleball. Hear firsthand about his experiences as a young business owner, learn valuable advice for the younger generation, and discover the truth behind paddle misconceptions. Don't miss out on this inspiring tale that will leave you motivated and excited for what's to come!
Chapters:
00:00 Intro
02:10 Beginning
03:22 Upbringing and background
16:04 Vatic Pro, the name
18:32 Tweet from Ben Johns, legal
23:44 Challenges: delamination
27:32 Experience as a young business owner
35:32 Inception of Vatic Pro, company outlook
40:17 Future of pickleball
41:31 Last PPA event
44:53 Personal regrets, advice for younger generation, fear
54:16 Paddle misconception
58:42 What's next
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In a world where the percentage of Black founders is shockingly low, Chris is a trailblazer in the rising sport of Pickleball. Join us as we delve into his story of innovation, perseverance, and taking risks to build a successful business. After being furloughed in 2020, Chris decided to create a business that solved a problem in the racquet and paddle sports industry. His goal? To get a paddle in as many people's hands as possible and grow the sport of Pickleball. We explore his unique partnership with big brands such as Gatorade and Shake Shack, and how he's expanding the reach of Pickleball beyond local parks and into businesses, gyms, fitness classes, and under-served communities. Discover the challenges he faced in building his business and the innovative solutions he developed to overcome them. Join us as we explore the future of Pickleball and how Chris is leading the charge in breaking down barriers.
Chapters
00:00 Intro
00:54 Chris's journey
02:54 The business, ideation
06:43 Taking risks
09:00 Building your team
16:50 Shake Shack
24:00 Diversity
25:54 The problem
29:36 Biggest challenge so far
32:02 What trends do you see
39:48 The tension between tennis and pickleball
44:25 The future of toss & spin
49:12 How your race can effect your company
53:21 Advice for future founders
56:45 Glow in the dark Pickleball
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In this interview, professional Pickleball player Rob Nunnery pulls back the curtain on the sport's inner workings and shares insider insights that will leave you amazed. Join us as Rob talks about his nomad life, upcoming partnerships, and what he looks for in a partner. He also provides a status update on Adam Stone's pro career and discusses his own career before Pickleball, including the launch of a business podcast. Rob also unveils his exciting new project with Selkirk TV and shares his thoughts on Ryan Holiday and Naval Ravikant. He highlights players who are standing out in the sport and provides an update on Austin Gridley's whereabouts. Rob then sheds light on why the APP isn't broadcasting on YouTube and delves into the differences between the PPA, APP, and MLP. This is a must-watch for any pickleball fan.
Chapters
00:00 Opening
01:16 Intro
03:15 Nomad life
06:18 PPA red rock, upcoming partnerships
09:23 What he looks for in a partner
19:56 Status on Adam Stone pro career
21:51 Career before Pickleball, launching a business podcast
29:38 Rob's new project with Selkirk TV
35:10 Ryan Holiday, Naval Ravikant
44:57 Players standing out
48:51 What happened to Austin Gridley??
50:09 Updates on APP and why they aren't broadcasting on YouTube
56:24 PPA, APP, MLP, delamination
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In this engaging video, we delve into the world of SixZero, a company that has revolutionized the paddle industry. Join us as we explore the origins of SixZero and how they managed to stand out from their competitors. Discover the impact of reviews on their business and what sets them apart from others in the market. We also discuss the open throat design and dive deeper into the reviews of SixZero paddles. Learn about their iterative design process, patents, and unique shape. Join us as we explore the R&D and manufacturing processes behind these incredible paddles. We also hear from Dale, who shares his inspiring journey and how his time spent in Africa taught him to appreciate life. We talk about sponsorships, being an ambassador, and how the Pickleball community has helped shape SixZero's success. Stay tuned for valuable advice and insights on hiring, and managing burnout. Don't miss this opportunity to discover the amazing world of SixZero!
00:00 Intro
01:19 Opening
02:55 Managing burn out, mental health
04:26 Origins of SixZero
06:34 How reviews affected their business
08:41 What makes SixZero different
13:07 Opinion on open throat design
14:31 Diving deeper into reviews of SixZero paddle
16:09 Iterative design process
20:51 Patents
22:51 Unique shape
24:39 R&D and manufacturing
24:47 Dale's time spent in Africa
36:17 Travel, taking life for granted
40:05 Sponsorship, ambassador
42:06 Pickleball community, Ben Johns
47:14 Advice
51:36 Hiring?
53:50 Closing
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I talk with Carl Schmits, Managing Director of Equipment Standards and Facilities Development over at USA Pickleball. We talk about paddle delamination, thermoforming, facilities and courts, paddle testing, his background and how it shaped who he is, and his perspective on the current landscape of the sport and what aspects can and will keep it from growing.
Chapters
00:00 Intro
02:04 Guest introduction
03:02 New testing tool Optical Scanning Platform
05:45 What is the scanner looking for?
07:30 Travis Rettenmeier and PPA Red Rocks
09:25 What about paddles already out on the market
09:54 Delamination
12:10 Evolution of paddles
14:20 How to detect delamination
17:15 What is USAP’s role in disputes and conflicts in competition
18:45 How does PPA not being USAP sanctioned effect the tournament?
21:12 How quickly does the testing provide results?
24:20 What paddle does Carl use?
25:22 MLP Daytona thoughts
27:01 What do you think is the best way to regulate the standards for testing
31:31 Benefit of open throat paddle design
34:30 Carl's background before Pickleball
44:30 Facilities design and development
50:00 USAP updates
57:18 Advice
01:00:40 Closing, info, resources
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I talk with Kaitlyn Myers, co-founder of the largest indoor Pickleball facility in Texas with 19 courts. We talk about her background, how Pala differentiates itself from most Pickleball facilities, how they don't use a paddle stacking system, their Selkirk and Michelob partnership, and her experience as a female founder.
Chapters:
00:00 Intro
01:08 Start of conversation, her background
02:30 Start of Pala
05:11 Bring a facility to Austin?
06:30 Details of Pala
09:00 Pala playing schedule, segmenting, cost
13:20 Selkirk, Michelob partnership
15:40 Business partners and roles
18:55 Experience as a female founder
20:10 Biggest challenges so far
21:40 Competing with free parks
25:54 Alternative to paddle stacking
30:11 Pala Flamingo Tournament
32:00 Leagues
33:23 Any pros in Houston?
33:40 Advice for future founders
37:50 How do you want to be remembered?
38:50 Closing
40:00 Thank you and bonus
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Interview with Chris Dickert, co-founder of the most popular paddle on the market right now, Legacy Pickleball. We talk about his background, influence on junior paddles, the origin of the Legacy Pickleball brand, Reddit, delamination, thermoforming paddles, USA Pickleball regulation, Ben Johns, and what Legacy means to him.
Chapters
00:00 Highlights
01:00 Intro and context
02:10 Start of conversation
03:40 Ellie and Super Junior paddles
07:14 The birth of Legacy adult paddles
9:40 Sponsored by Babolat and Paddletek
10:35 Moving the needle with unibody and carbon paddle
12:20 Grit and spin
14:40 Reddit and Legacy
15:40 Explaining the delays
19:10 Delamination, thermoforming
24:33 Fathers dementia and injury
25:45 USA Pickleball regulation
30:06 Being called out by Ben Johns
35:10 Legacy POWER
37:03 Sponsored pros using Legacy
39:00 Transparency
52:30 Building a following
53:50 What’s next for legacy
56:45 Super Juniors
58:10 Bet On Yourself
1:04:50 Advice for founders
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Online Pickleball retail store, The Pickleball Exchange, is re-designing the ways of the shopping experience for Pickleball shoppers and players. Joey B, the owner of The Pickleball Exchange, has demonstrated just that by 1. Having a demo court in his shop and 2. Providing a tailored in-person service when it comes to Pickleball product knowledge. He knows every customer is different and so are their needs, so he makes sure that your experience is tailored to you, and not what everyone else is buying. Him and his employees main goal is to educate customers before anything.
Chapters:
00:00 Intro recap
01:58 Start of the show
09:10 Guided demos
09:55 Helping paddle brands develop their products
10:45 Product development background
14:15 Number one rule for his staff
15:00 SixZero, Legacy, CRBN
16:35 What have people been looking for in paddles?
17:30 What they tell customers
18:25 Biggest challenge right now
21:20 Legacy Pickleball
23:00 Opening a retail store
29:45 Working with USAPA and the LA Fit Expo
30:00 Accepting cryptocurrency
32:25 Advice on opening a pickleball store
34:43 Advice for those who want to start a business in pickleball
34:45 25,000 demo sessions
37:00 Crediting his success
39:40 Reminder when competing with similar businesses
41:39 How do you want The Pickleball Exchange to be remembered?
42:30 Hiring
43:40 Closing
44:36 Bloopers
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Maybe you caught that episode of Jimmy Kimmel featuring Maren Morris mentioning Pickleball and how she ended up on the cover of Pickleball Magazine just 4 months ago? Or you heard about the Galentine’s Day event this past February in LA hosted by well known actress and comedian, June Diane Raphael. My guest, Laura Gainor, is one of the faces in the industry behind helping making that happen. We take a deep dive into why LinkedIn is highly overlooked as a social media platform for Pickleball and how to leverage it, as well as her insightful advice on networking, and organizing your very own Pickleball event.
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Chapters:
00:00 Intro recap
00:52 Volair ad
01:20 Start of the show
03:12 Working with USA Pickleball
07:20 Newsletter and growing opportunities
14:00 Utilizing LinkedIn
18:40 Experience as a female founder
19:50 Celebrities in the sport
20:46 Advice on organizing an event
23:40 What is Pickleball In The Sun
26:30 Finding a start as a female in the industry
29:10 Building your team
33:20 Most unique pickleball events and stories
36:20 New project with Real Dill Pickleball Club
37:40 Advice on networking
40:10 Why media is eager on pickleball content
42:00 Challenges
43:30 Visit Laura and challenge her!
44:50 Go to spot to play in Ponte Vedra
46:35 Future of her businesses
48:15 How her mentality developed
49:50 Being remembered
51:50 Girl Scouts Troop 52017
53:20 Skills for empowering females
55:30 Book recommendations
56:33 Closing
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Steve’s addiction to games has led him to founding one of the most exciting sporting events in pickleball. Wanna know the single most important driver to all of his ideas and pursuits? Joy. In this episode he shares his insights on the current landscape of pickleball, the incoming changes, as well as a few ideas he’s brewing up.
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Blake Renaud, CEO and founder of PicklePlay, took the opportunity and risk to leverage technology in an industry that has otherwise chosen to neglect it. It has paid off as her app has grown to 50,000 users, helping connect individuals of all experience levels. She talks about building out her team which started with folks overseas but has now found a home in the US. We hear about her experience as a female founder and the importance of continuing to believe in your pursuit despite what people will tell you. Her determination has led to partnerships with the likes of players and personalities such as Tyson McMuffin.
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Chapters:
01:00 Tell me about yourself and PicklePlay
03:40 Hiring a development team
09:00 Funding your idea
11:16 Being told your idea won’t work
12:50 Believing in your idea
16:08 Offering a free product
19:00 All desired features under one app
25:40 Listening to users
28:20 Being a female founder
31:39 Self-ratings, DUPR
33:06 Partnership with Tyson McGuffin
38:33 What do you look for when hiring
40:48 Competitors
43:27 Speaking to the nay-sayers
49:00 Using Reddit
53:04 What’s next?
55:50 Advice for founders
57:00 Closing -
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Blake Renaud, CEO and founder of PicklePlay, took the opportunity and risk to leverage technology in an industry that has otherwise chosen to neglect it. It has paid off as her app has grown to 50,000 users, helping connect individuals of all experience levels. She talks about building out her team which started with folks overseas but has now found a home in the US. We hear about her experience as a female founder and the importance of continuing to believe in your pursuit despite what people will tell you. Her determination has led to partnerships with the likes of players and personalities such as Tyson McGuffin.
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Chapters:
01:00 Tell me about yourself and PicklePlay
03:40 Hiring a development team
09:00 Funding your idea
11:16 Being told your idea won’t work
12:50 Believing in your idea
16:08 Offering a free product
19:00 All desired features under one app
25:40 Listening to users
28:20 Being a female founder
31:39 Self-ratings, DUPR
33:06 Partnership with Tyson McGuffin
38:33 What do you look for when hiring
40:48 Competitors
43:27 Speaking to the nay-sayers
49:00 Using Reddit
53:04 What’s next?
55:50 Advice for founders
57:00 Closing -
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My guest in this episode is Jorge Barragan, co-founder of The Picklr.
We talk about how he started a business as a college dropout, the influence of his immigrant parents, and starting an indoor pickleball facility business that's growing rapidly with locations in Utah, Colorado, and eventually across the US and internationally. In 3 years, they’re aiming for 120 locations. Find out which major brand they just partnered up with.
My guest in this episode was Evan Specht, co-founder of Diadem. We talk about starting a business with your friend, his background in Aerospace Engineering and Business, building a successful tennis brand, and being a former tennis coach of pickleball pros Christian Alshon and James Ignatowich.
Hear more about how they were able to flourish during COVID, really finding a way to separate Diadem from any other brand in the market. And, Evan mentions a new product they’ll be releasing and it’s not a paddle.
My guest in this episode was Evan Specht, co-founder of Diadem. We talk about starting a business with your friend, his background in Aerospace Engineering and Business, building a successful tennis brand, and being a former tennis coach of pickleball pros Christian Alshon and James Ignatowich.
Hear more about how they were able to flourish during COVID, really finding a way to separate Diadem from any other brand in the market. And, Evan mentions a new product they’ll be releasing and it’s not a paddle.
My guest in this episode is Evan Specht, co-founder of Diadem. We talk about starting a business with your friend, his background in Aerospace Engineering and Business, building a successful tennis brand, and being a former tennis coach of pickleball pros Christian Alshon and James Ignatowich.
Hear more about how they were able to flourish during COVID, really finding a way to separate Diadem from any other brand in the market. And, Evan mentions a new product they’ll be releasing and it’s not a paddle.
My guest in this episode is Evan Specht, co-founder of Diadem. We talk about starting a business with your friend, his background in Aerospace Engineering and Business, building a successful tennis brand, and being a former tennis coach of pickleball pros Christian Alshon and James Ignatowich.
Hear more about how they were able to flourish during COVID, really finding a way to separate Diadem from any other brand in the market. And, Evan mentions a new product they’ll be releasing and it’s not a paddle.
My guest in this episode was Aubri Steele, founder of Civile. She talks about building her team which consists of people coming from big brands like Hurley and Nike, how being an educator by trade has formed her leadership approach, how her morals and outlook on life align with the brand and the story they want to tell, and founding a company when the world felt unstable. Quitting her job, finding herself after losing her father, and taking that leap.
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Chapters:
01:00 Aubri and Civile
03:15 Biggest learning curve
05:50 Building your team
08:45 Lessons from grief
11:20 Managing your team
14:46 Work life balance
18:30 Partner in life
22:48 How you built your network
32:13 Separating your idea from competition
36:50 Pros wearing the apparel
45:24 Biggest hesitation founding a business
48:12 If not this, what would you be doing
49:30 Failed projects
54:18 What can people expect next?
57:42 What’s a book that changed your life
59:30 Closing
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Civile - Our Story
Everyone agrees, 2020 was an incredibly difficult year. The part I found the most challenging was being a parent amid the divisive sentiments of our country. It felt impossible to stand firmly behind the beliefs on which I was raised. The instructions of our own parents to, “play nicely” seemed distant aspirations, at best. How could we possibly ask this of our children when the world-at-large seemed to be slipping ever so swiftly into a pattern where manners didn’t matter and rigidity of beliefs exacerbated controversy, inappropriate behavior, and a seemingly infectious absence of empathy.
This is not a political statement, this is a reflection of the human experience. As a human race, we seemed to have lost our way. As a parent, this was a heartbreaking glimpse into a future I did not want for my children.
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My guest in this episode was Aubri Steele, founder of Civile. She talks about building her team which consists of people coming from big brands like Hurley and Nike, how being an educator by trade has formed her leadership approach, how her morals and outlook on life align with the brand and the story they want to tell, and founding a company when the world felt unstable. Quitting her job, finding herself after losing her father, and taking that leap.
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Chapters:
01:00 Aubri and Civile
03:15 Biggest learning curve
05:50 Building your team
08:45 Lessons from grief
11:20 Managing your team
14:46 Work life balance
18:30 Partner in life
22:48 How you built your network
32:13 Separating your idea from competition
36:50 Pros wearing the apparel
45:24 Biggest hesitation founding a business
48:12 If not this, what would you be doing
49:30 Failed projects
54:18 What can people expect next?
57:42 What’s a book that changed your life
59:30 Closing
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Civile - Our Story
Everyone agrees, 2020 was an incredibly difficult year. The part I found the most challenging was being a parent amid the divisive sentiments of our country. It felt impossible to stand firmly behind the beliefs on which I was raised. The instructions of our own parents to, “play nicely” seemed distant aspirations, at best. How could we possibly ask this of our children when the world-at-large seemed to be slipping ever so swiftly into a pattern where manners didn’t matter and rigidity of beliefs exacerbated controversy, inappropriate behavior, and a seemingly infectious absence of empathy.
This is not a political statement, this is a reflection of the human experience. As a human race, we seemed to have lost our way. As a parent, this was a heartbreaking glimpse into a future I did not want for my children.
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Subscribe for free on:
Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/5aPtDs5VOnqpbQpF12SLZN
Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/building-pickleball/id1666931896
Get in touch via email or Instagram:
Email: buildingpickleball1@gmail.com
https://instagram.com/buildingpickleball?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=
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I interview Ryan Cohen, co-founder of Volair Pickleball, pickleball gear brand co-founded with pro Julian Arnold.
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Volair is on a mission to create the best pickleball gear on the market. We’re dedicated to providing you industry-leading technology and premium quality in all our products.
We don’t settle for good enough. We're raising the bar because your equipment should support you in taking your game to the next level.
We’re built for the bold. Stand out, be different, be loud, be the wild card. Let your game do the talking, and let Volair put a (!) at the end of it. Andiamo!
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Subscribe for free on
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Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/building-pickleball/id1666931896
Get in touch via email or Instagram:
Email: buildingpickleball1@gmail.com
https://instagram.com/buildingpickleball?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=
I interview Ryan Cohen, co-founder of Volair Pickleball, pickleball gear brand co-founded with pro Julian Arnold.
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Volair is on a mission to create the best pickleball gear on the market. We’re dedicated to providing you industry-leading technology and premium quality in all our products.
We don’t settle for good enough. We're raising the bar because your equipment should support you in taking your game to the next level.
We’re built for the bold. Stand out, be different, be loud, be the wild card. Let your game do the talking, and let Volair put a (!) at the end of it. Andiamo!
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Subscribe for free on
Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/5aPtDs5VOnqpbQpF12SLZN
Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/building-pickleball/id1666931896
Get in touch via email or Instagram:
Email: buildingpickleball1@gmail.com
https://instagram.com/buildingpickleball?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=