This week, I sat down with Claude Okin (CEO and founder) and Joe Siegel (SVP and SMD) from SPORTIME, one of the largest racket sports club operators in the country.

We go deep into what it actually takes to run a successful racket sports club today with an honest take on the challenges they are facing within the industry.

🎾 What we cover:

• Why racquet sports have shifted from court rentals → programming & community

• The real challenges facing pickleball clubs right now

• Why kids (not adults) are the key to long-term success

• How Sportime manages 20+ clubs and 300+ courts

• The future of tennis, pickleball, and padel in the U.S.

• Inside the growth of the John McEnroe Tennis Academy and Johnny Mac Tennis Project

You won't want to miss the part about pickleball. The sport is booming, but the business model is still catching up.

If you're building racket sports clubs or just want to understand where the industry is headed, this is a must-listen.

👉 Listen now and follow for weekly insights on the business of racket sports.