Podcast interview with Pat Rolfes, the co-founder of Newport Beach  Pickleball Events, The HUB, and Pickleball Superstore. The HUB has 3  locations in California, one of them being the largest indoor pickleball  facility in California. Alongside his partner Steve Raack, Pickleball  Superstore is introducing a new affiliate technology that will disrupt  the industry. They've already partnered up with the APP. Could they  rival Pickleball Central?  

Steve Kuhn episode: https://youtu.be/m9DYSCTLli8
Nationals: https://youtu.be/RS0cHqf-MFs  

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Chapters
00:00 Intro
01:26 Beginning
02:24 Why Pat is in TX
03:22 His is take on Nationals
04:54 Competing tours, APP
12:05 Can PPA and MLP co-exist?
14:58 Pickleball without Steve Kuhn
23:18 Gambling in PB
24:21 Pickleball's unique tournament format
26:38 Pickleball superstore & proprietary technology
29:43 Why Superaffiliate is different
31:56 Equity crowdfunding
33:14 The idea behind PBSS
39:03 PBSS mindset and history
42:33 PBSS technology
44:22 Partnerships
45:16 Technology in Pickleball
47:06 Why cookie based tracking matters
54:03 Affiliate programs effect on retail
55:55 Pro shops
01:02:02 Origins of his business experience
01:05:45 The Hub facilities
01:21:13 Bed bath and beyond conversions
01:22:32 Challenge with facilities
01:23:55 The Hub alameda
01:27:18 Building courts
01:31:58 Advice
01:34:55 closing

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