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.  https://www.bnbpickleball.com/ discount code: BP  Chapters: 00:00 Trailer01:24 Intro01:50 Beginning03:40 Courts in Austin07:33 Doug's previous business, Hoorag10:32 Reacting to covid, why he sold Hoorag14:28 Inception of BNB17:10 Pivoting the business20:06 Employing family24:06 How capital affects decisions29:24 Doug’s idea process31:42 The pro journey36:40 BNB marketing40:28 The rec play problem43:44 How BNB is diff from other brands54:36 Most difficult experience right now01:02:42 BNB back story01:05:36 Closing#pickleball 📸 Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/buildingpickleball  📝 Subscribe to my newsletter: https://buildingpb.beehiiv.com/subscribe  🎗️SPONSOR: - Vuori discount: https://vuori.com/buildingpickleballNot 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💲DISCOUNT CODES 💲 (using these helps support the channel) • Vuori: 20% discount applied at checkout https://vuori.com/buildingpickleball  • Astria: BP https://astriapickleball.com/  • JOOLA: BP10 https://joolausa.com/pickleball/  • SixZero: BD10 https://www.sixzeropickleball.com/  • Vatic Pro: BP-10 https://vaticpro.com/• PCKL (balls): BUILDINGPB15 https://pckl.com/  • CIVILE (apparel): BRIANLIM https://www.civileapparel.com/• BreadNButter: BP https://www.bnbpickleball.com/  • The Pickleball Exchange: 10% off sign-up discount code 'BUILDINGPICKLEBALL0202" https://www.thepickleballexchange.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

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