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Pickleballers Next DoorEpisode 53 Pickleball Kingdom Paddle Battle - Founder/Ace Rodrigues & Pro Contestant/Tiffany AshSend a text🎙️ Podcast Episode: Pickleball Kingdom Paddle Battle — 2 Winners have been picked for the Pro Sponsorship and will be aired on episode 8. 2 Winners will be voted by the audience to receive a franchise each. Please vote every week for your favorite player. In this episode, we sit down with Ace Rodrigues, Owner and Founder of Pickleball Kingdom, to break down the launch of their groundbreaking new YouTube competition series, Pickleball Kingdom: Paddle Battle.Episodes 1 and 2 drop Wednesday the 14th, just hours before this podcast ep...
2026-01-1546 min
Unforced Errors with Frank & CarlPickleball Kingdom founder Ace Rodrigues and the new pickleball focused reality show, Ep.19Send a textOur first show of 2026 was a big one! We talked to Ace Rodrigues, the founder of Pickleball Kingdom and the brains behind their new reality show @PickleballKingdomPaddleBattle ! Ace is super passionate about growing the sport and we had an awesome time talking some pickle. Watch Paddle Battle: https://www.youtube.com/@PickleballKingdomPaddleBattle0:00 Intro to pickle2:23 Building the kingdom4:58 Why PK is different7:35 Franchising11:03 New reality creation15:39 Production process17:32 Bringing stories to life20:27 Selection process22:23 What's next24:57 How to watch27:34 Growth31...
2026-01-1333 min
Big DINK Energy Pickleball & Life PodcastWhy Pickleball Players Should Wear Zebra Stripes + Net-Cord Drama | Ace Rodrigues w/ Pickleball KingdomShare Your Thoughts!We’re coming in hot with: 🔹 Tumbler hoarding confessions and cold vs. dry pantry logistics 🔹 The great debate: should you fake-apologize for net-cord winners? 🔹 What it’s like to podcast with your day-job coworkers Then we sit down with Ace Rodrigues , the founder of Pickleball Kingdom, to talk court-building flops, franchise wins, and why passion is useless without execution.🎧 Listen now before your HOA bans glitter, snacks, and striped outfits.The Pretty Pickleball CompanyPaddles that are as beautiful as they are functional.Disclaimer: This p...
2025-07-2240 min
The Future of PickleballFuture of Pickleball #58 - Pickleball Kingdom: Growing Competition & the Pickleball CommunityWelcome to Episode 57 of the Future of Pickleball show! In this episode, Paul Olson welcomes Ace Rodrigues, founder & CEO of Pickleball Kingdom. Ace shares his journey of discovering pickleball and turning it into a successful franchise business with more than 350 locations. Pickleball Kingdom is run by five value statements: that life is better with pickleball; competition is fun; playing pickleball is good for physical, social, and spiritual well-being; community is pickleball's greatest asset; and pickleball players should respect their teammates and everyone they come into contact with. Pickleball Kingdom focuses on both open play and reservations to accommodate different...
2024-09-0931 min
On Brand Slightly Off Topic#4 Pickleball Kingdom- Ace RodriguesSummary
In this episode, Ace Rodrigues, founder and CEO of
Pickleball Kingdom, dives into the rapid rise of pickleball and how his brand
has become a leader in the sport. Ace explores why the sport’s shallow learning
curve and strong social aspect have fueled its growing popularity, and how
Pickleball Kingdom has differentiated itself by building a brand rooted in
values and community.
Ace shares his personal journey, from the inspiration behind
launching Pickleball Kingdom to the lessons he's learned along the way. He
reflects on the importance of being a lifelong lea...
2024-09-0649 min
The Profluence Pod 🌐#163: Ace Rodrigues - CEO, Founder Pickleball Kingdom | Franchising 300+ Pickleball ComplexesWith over 300+ locations sold, Pickleball Kingdom is one of the fastest-growing franchises in sports.
Pickleball Kingdom is a holding company of pickleball facilities around the United States, serving players of all levels.
Ace Rodrigues is a serial entrepreneur jumping into the business of pickleball after first discovering the game a few years ago.
Chapters:
(02:00) Discovering pickleball
(05:45) Franchising model
(09:55) Navigating real estate
(12:35) Creating a player experience
(15:00) Building Pickleball Kingdom
(19:40) Future of pickleball
(24:40) Art of the game
(27:15) Roadmap at PK
2024-09-0229 min
Sports Will Save Us All | A Sports Podcast Where Sports Are Just the BeginningPickleball Dreams | Sheldon KolawoleSheldon Kolawole, a pharmacist from St. Louis, is one of 16 pickle ball athletes selected to compete on Pickle Ball Paddle Battle, an upcoming reality show hosted by former Bachelor, Clayton Echard. In this week's episode Sheldon and Sasha talk about his journey to Pickle Ball Paddle Battle, the lack of diversity in pickle ball, the bonding on set (was there romance?!) and why Sheldon should be selected to receive a Pickle Ball Kingdom Franchise by the fans. You can learn more about Pickleball Paddle Battle online at pickleballpaddlebattle.tv and on Instagram @pickleballpaddlebattle. Sheldon is on Instagram...
2024-03-0535 min
Emerging Franchise BrandsAce Rodrigues’ Pickleball Kingdom: A Game-Changing Franchise Venture | S2E10In this episode of the Emerging Franchise Brands podcast, we delve into Ace Rodriguez's innovative journey with Pickleball Kingdom. Discover how Ace turned his passion for pickleball into a flourishing franchise business, revolutionizing the sports and fitness industry. Learn about his strategies for rapid expansion, overcoming challenges, and his vision for the future of this unique sports franchise.
GUEST: Ace Rodrigues
WEBSITE: https://pickleballkingdom.com/
PODCAST LINKS
https://efbpodcast.com/
https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/emergingfranchisebrands
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/35Frm7tIXHKYXWTDdmqKa4
Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/emerging-franchise-brands/id1701687149
SOCIAL
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2024-02-011h 06
Sports Will Save Us All | A Sports Podcast Where Sports Are Just the BeginningPickleball Paddle Battle | Ace RodriguesAce Rodrigues discovered Pickleball during Covid and within minutes had declared it the "greatest sport ever". He soon drew up plans for what would eventually become Pickleball Kingdom and is now launching a pickleball reality show called PICKLEBALL PADDLE BATTLE hosted by former Bachelor, Clayton Echard. You can find Pickleball Kingdom online at pickleballkingdom.com. If you want to learn more about Pickleball Paddle Battle and read all about their very impressive contestants visit pickleballpaddlebattle.tv. Both Pickleball Kingdom and the reality show are also on Instagram—@pickleballpaddlebattle and @pickleballkingdom.
2024-01-2341 min
IMDaily - Innovate Marketing DailyPickleball Kingdom Franchising Lands Top ExecutivePickleball Kingdom Franchising Lands Top Executive, Rob Streett, as it's COO. "We are blessed to have Rob join our team," said Ace Rodrigues, CEO of Pickleball Kingdom Franchising. "His extensive experience and track record of success in franchise operations and management make him the ideal candidate to help us take Pickleball Kingdom Franchising to the next level. There's no doubt that Rob will be instrumental in helping us to achieve our ambitious growth goals."LINKSWebsite: https://pickleballkingdom.com/franchising/IMDaily is brought to you by https://MyPodcast.Media#team #management...
2023-05-0304 min