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Pickleball Innovators recently spoke with Ashley Owens, the co-founder of CourtReserve, on what it takes to thrive in the rapidly expanding world of pickleball clubs! 🚀 🌟 Key Highlights: -From Passion to Enterprise: Ashley and Tim Owens transformed their love for tennis into a dynamic business, developing CourtReserve, a cutting-edge reservation system born out of necessity and passion. They didn’t stop there—they’re now operating their own pickleball club and expanding with a new 12-court facility! -Tech at the Heart of Operations: The inception of CourtReserve addressed critical inefficiencies at their local club, spotlighting the essential role of robust software in enhancing management and customer satisfaction. -Real-World Club Management: By running their own club, Ashley and Tim are harvesting invaluable insights that continuously refine their software, making it even more intuitive and user-friendly. -Adaptability is Key: One of the biggest lessons? Flexibility and active community engagement are pivotal for a thriving club environment. -Choosing the Right Tools: Ashley stressed the importance of selecting and setting up the right tech tools from the start to streamline operations and improve the overall player experience. 👀 Watch the full Q&A to get more detailed insights and tips from Ashley on running a successful pickleball club. https://hubs.la/Q02JmXHv0

Running: the ultimate workout for your body, mind, and your network. The relationships I have formed since I began running are indescribable. I have made bonds with people who have been instrumental in my professional career and personal life. I am proud of this partnership with Track Shack and WKMG News 6. #networking #runandconnect #healthandwealth #running #relationships

Despite the rain, it's summer time, which means school sports day is here! As a founder, it often feels like firing the starting gun for a race, expecting your team to perform like elite athletes. However, it can end up resembling a kids' sports race. After witnessing some hilarious races at sports day (including my child skipping instead of running), I can confirm that's not the level of performance you aim for. So, why do great team members sometimes perform at sports day level? Scaleups experience constant change, with founders being ahead of that curve. Your role is to ensure your team is prepared to tackle the ongoing challenges. For more insights on how to equip your team to handle change effectively, and for a funny video of a nursery sports day, check out the link: https://lnkd.in/eQZ72BaC #scaleups #team #change

Are you a local community sporting club struggling to maximize your revenue potential? Are you tired of under-serviced technology and time management issues hindering your growth? Fear not! I, from BeachBox Ventures, have a solution for you. Our all-in-one platform provides innovative marketing strategies tailored to meet the specific needs of your sporting club. From membership registration to merchandise sales and enhanced sponsorship options, our tailored services will make your life easier. At BeachBox Ventures, we understand the importance of supporting local communities and making volunteering easier, without an exorbitant price tag. Our solution is affordable and fair, with no cost for our services, making it accessible to all. Join us at BeachBox Ventures and revolutionize your sporting club's life for the better. Let our platform enhance your communication, marketing, and data, unlocking hidden potential for growth and revenue. Don't wait any longer, start your journey towards complete certainty and stability today. http://beachbox.ventures/

This weekend, We are thrilled to co-host "Pickleball & Pickles for Singles" with Schoolyard Social and Fourplay Social. It’s all about getting people together 🏓 🤝 Stronger Together: We almost never go at it alone. Partnering with other like-minded businesses not only makes these events possible but also a lot more fun! 🌟 More Than Just a Game: At House, we're not just selling paddles; we're cultivating an active, social lifestyle. These meetups are a great way to connect, meet new people, and share our passion for Pickleball 🤔 A Curious Trend: Women’s tickets sell out fast while men’s tickets often fill up last minute. Why do you think that is? Are women more outgoing, or is there something else at play? Guys, we need your thoughts—and your presence at the court! #Pickleball #SinglesEvent #CommunityBuilding #ActiveLifestyle #HousePaddles

Feeling energized after an inspiring session with the incredible team at Spond! As a young startup, we’re constantly seeking inspiration, and these Norwegian superstars are setting the bar high. With over 3 million users, Spond has completely transformed how grassroots sports are organized, helping clubs and organizations thrive. A huge shoutout to Oleksandr Ivanov and Christian Normann Johansen for sharing invaluable insights into creating a great onboarding experience for clubs and sparring with us on strategies to better serve teams and organizations. Some key takeaways that resonated with us: - Focus on user needs first: Build a product people genuinely want to use. - Be present in the field: Engage directly with clubs and coaches to build trust and communicate value effectively. - Make adoption easy: Simplify onboarding for users to lower barriers and drive organic growth. We’re inspired and ready to keep pushing boundaries! 🙌

Creating companies & community is a team sport. Cup of Joey®️is a movement that brings people together with purpose and for good. Instead of slinging business cards, we start by asking a simple question: What’s your “Y”?

🎯 2023 Reflections & Looking Ahead: This year, Oax Sport Inc. not only met its goals but exceeded them, thanks to the relentless spirit of our athletes and the unwavering support from our community and partners. Our initiatives have brought us closer to realizing our vision of creating a world where every Oaxacan athlete has the opportunity to pursue their dreams. 🌟 Our 2023 End of Year Report highlights these achievements and sets the stage for an even more ambitious 2024. We're inviting professionals, companies, and enthusiasts in the sports and philanthropy sectors to explore collaboration opportunities that will further elevate our athletes and programs. 🚀 Dive into our accomplishments and future plans: https://lnkd.in/ga38J3_y #OaxSport #AthleteDevelopment #CommunityImpact #SportsPhilanthropy #ProfessionalCollaboration #FutureGoals #AchievementUnlocked #SportsAndWellness #OaxacaAthletes #EmpoweringDreams

I started a Pickleball community in Hoi An so I can keep up my regular workouts. During a conversation with the community manager at the co-working space, she mentioned she plays pickleball and I was intrigued. I started playing casually and it slowly turned into something bigger. I brought it up during the co-working space family meeting. 5-6 people joined right away. I spoke to 3 expats outside the co-working space and together, we unknowingly created the Hoi An Pickleball Community! This experience made me realise two things - 1️⃣ Founder mindset Growth, whether in business or life, comes from consistently doing, learning, and innovating, no matter the environment. 2️⃣ Motivation Matters Whether it is your own need, or external, you need a drive that will pull you through. Then, no matter what the external challenges, you will pull through. Even in a completely new setup, I found a way to adapt, keep moving, and create something meaningful. It’s proof that sometimes, all you need is the right conversation and the willingness to try something new. Have you ever done something new despite externally challenging circumstances? Would love to hear your success stories.

Many of you were our earliest supporters when Michelle and I decided to launch our #StartupJourney. Building SMMT in a small, supportive town like Park City has also been a great reminder: nothing meaningful is built alone. From LinkedIn to local to our earliest social & email followers, our community has been incredibly supportive in sharing our brand with friends, investing time and energy in feedback, and supporting us with a line of encouragement in the highs and lows. There are very few, if any, #GrowthHacks at an early stage. Great product & putting community at the center of SMMT is our most important and long-term #BrandBuilding strategy. Connecting first and rewarding those that spread the word, tested our earliest products and have simply just dropped us a note of encouragement on email or social (or here) is the only way we see building a brand of meaning and sustainability. Although we have some pretty fun pending IP around our tumbler, the Sèrpa (après backwards) at its core was designed around bringing people together. A shared ‘glass’ is one the most fundamental elements of community. When it’s a SMMT tumbler, we want you to know and have access first. Every year we launch a new version of our Sèrpa Tumbler in Winter White. A celebration of snowfall, our favorite activities ⛷️⛸️🛷 and a season of gathering. In our first year, it was our most popular and fastest selling color. Next week we will exclusively pre-launch Volume 02 for our community, as well as reveal a lot more in the coming days. ❄️ If you haven’t already, we would love for you to join our newsletter for exclusive early access to winter white, all of our small production releases, or simply as the best place to drop us a line and say hello: https://lnkd.in/gVjUWuEX (With several of our most popular core colors sold out this holiday, this is also where to get re-stock updates) 📣 If you have a moment, we would be grateful for you to share SMMT & our upcoming launch with your connections. A like or repost is a powerful but free way to share our community and its benefits with others.