Building Pickleball

🔎 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.   🎗️Sponsor: - Vuori discount: vuori.com/buildingpickleball - Not only will you rec...

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.   Vuori discount: vuori.com/buildingpi...

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 lesson...

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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 th...

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...

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 launc...

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 SixZer...

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 introd...

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 Star...

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  01:0...

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 custo...

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 ta...

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. . leave a comment below with your thoughts on MLP and pickleball bein...

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 a...

Jorge Barragan, co-founder of The Picklr, started this indoor pickleball facility business as a college dropout. Hugely influenced by his immigrant parents, his business is rapidly growing with locations in Utah, Colorado, and eventually across the US and internationally. In 3 years, they’re aiming for pickleball courts in 120 locations. Listen to the full episode to hear more about their major br...

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 separat...

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...

I interview Ryan Cohen, co-founder of Volair Pickleball, pickleball gear brand co-founded with pro Julian Arnold. Having known Julian since high school and always finding himself generating ideas and pursuing them, it was a no-brainer that he'd eventually start a business in the pickleball space, especially after falling in love with it in 2020. He talks about how his business acumen is translatin...

I interview Jonathan Clay, the founder of Kitch Pickleball, an online retail and custom apparel company. - KitchPickleball.com launched in 2016 at the US Open Pickleball Championships as a start up apparel brand in what was then the growing sport of pickleball. Through key partnerships with other organizations within the sport, professional and amateur players we would grow the Kitch brand nationw...