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.  

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Chapters:
00:00 Trailer
01:24 Intro
01:50 Beginning
03:40 Courts in Austin
07:33 Doug's previous business, Hoorag
10:32 Reacting to covid, why he sold Hoorag
14:28 Inception of BNB
17:10 Pivoting the business
20:06 Employing family
24:06 How capital affects decisions
29:24 Doug’s idea process
31:42 The pro journey
36:40 BNB marketing
40:28 The rec play problem
43:44 How BNB is diff from other brands
54:36 Most difficult experience right now
01:02:42 BNB back story
01:05:36 Closing

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