
This CEO Signed #1 Player To Lifetime Deal | Building Pickleball
06/28/23 • 32 min
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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.
Like, comment, and subscribe to our channel for more engaging content on Pickleball, exclusive player insights, and the latest updates from Pickleball brands.
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💲DISCOUNT CODES 💲 (using these helps support the channel) • Vuori: vuori.com/buildingpickleball (20% discount applied at checkout) • JOOLA: BP10 • Volair: LIM20 • SixZero: BP10 • Vatic Pro: BP10 • PCKL (balls): BUILDINGPB15 • CIVILE (apparel): BRIANLIM • The Pickleball Exchange - 10% off sign-up discount code 'BUILDINGPICKLEBALL0202"
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• Newsletter: https://buildingpb.beehiiv.com/subscribe
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/buildingpickleball
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• Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/building-pickleball/id1666931896
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.
Like, comment, and subscribe to our channel for more engaging content on Pickleball, exclusive player insights, and the latest updates from Pickleball brands.
#pickleball #joola #founders
Check out all the episodes here https://www.youtube.com/@buildingpickleball
â–¶ Amazon affiliate links: - Sony ZV 1: https://amzn.to/3LF65zY - Memory card: https://amzn.to/3NozkZ8 - Amazon gift card: https://amzn.to/3LOipy9 - Samsung 2TB portal SSD: https://amzn.to/3AE3aRW - Acoustic sound panel: https://amzn.to/3oIxWWU - Yonex grip: https://amzn.to/40InLiB . I use Epidemic Sound, sign up for a 30-day free trial here https://share.epidemicsound.com/iro87j .
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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
A PADDLE GIVEAWAY IS ANNOUNCED IN THE MIDDLE OF THE VIDEO
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• Vuori: vuori.com/buildingpickleball (20% discount applied at checkout)
• JOOLA: BP10 • SixZero: BP10 • Vatic Pro: BP10 • PCKL (balls): BUILDINGPB15 • CIVILE (apparel): BRIANLIM • The Pickleball Exchange - 10% off sign-up discount code 'BUILDINGPICKLEBALL0202" • Volair: LIM20
📲 FOLLOW 📲 • Newsletter: https://buildingpb.beehiiv.com/subscribe • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/buildingpickleball • TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@buildingpickleball?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc • Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/5aPtDs5VOnqpbQpF12SLZN • Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/building-pickleball/id1666931896 Like, comment, and subscribe to our channel for more engaging content on Pickleball, exclusive player insights, and the latest updates from Pickleball brands.
#pickleball #pickleballpaddle #founders #podcast .
Check out all the episodes here https://www.youtube.com/@buildingpickleball
â–¶ Amazon affiliate links: - Sony ZV 1: https://amzn.to/3LF65zY - Memory card: https://amzn.to/3NozkZ8 - Amazon gift card: https://amzn.to/3LOipy9 - Samsung 2TB portal SSD: https://amzn.to/3AE3aRW - Acoustic sound panel: https://amzn.to/3oIxWWU - Yonex grip: https://amzn.to/40InLiB . I use Epidemic Sound, sign up for a 30-day free trial here https://share.epidemicsound.com/iro87j .
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