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S4E2 Mental Health Threat Assessment: Is success meaningless? (Or is it everything?) | Ep. 66
Most high-performers spend their lives chasing a "summit," only to reach the top and realize the view isn't what they expected. On this episode of Fail First, we conduct a mental health "threat…
S5E1 TikTok Shop Expert: From $20k in debt to $22,000,000 on TikTok Shop. (The 100% complete blueprint) - Nick Fowler | Ep. 65
Nick Fowler was $20,000 in debt when he realized the world was changing. While most people look at TikTok as an app for entertainment, Nick saw a lifeline.In this episode of Fail First, Nick reveals…
S4E34 Pickleball Investment Strategy: How Private Equity is Building Profitable Pickleball Facilities | Ep. 64
In this episode of the Fail First Podcast, we sit down with Travis, the Director of Pickleball at Pickleball X, a private equity group investing heavily in the future of the sport. Pickleball X owns…
S4E34 Australian Pickleball: This is how pickleball should be played. (Is American pickleball at risk?) - Ron Shell | Ep. 63
Limited capital, getting punched in the mouth, keep building anyway.Ron Shell and Australia’s National Pickleball League (NPL) launched just as MLP and PPA announced they were moving into the same…
S4E33 Susannah Barr: What No One Tells You About Going Pro in Pickleball (Totally Unfiltered) | Ep. 62
Pro Pickleball Player, Susannah Barr admits her greatest failure was focusing only on playing — while ignoring the bigger picture of sponsorships, brand-building, and long-term career planning. That…
S4E32 Why college pickleball is the new startup (does this hurt the NCAA?) | Ep. 61
Pickleball isn’t just a sport at the collegiate level — it’s a startup.At James Madison University, Ryan and Carter have built one of the fastest-growing pickleball clubs in America:📈 500+ social…
S4E30 Neuroscientist Dr. Scott Frey: “Your brain gets tired BEFORE your body ever does.” (Here's how to hack it.) | Ep. 60
What if your brain, not your body, was the first thing to quit on you?Dr. Scott Frey — neuroscientist, performance coach, and founder of Cerebral Performance — joins us for a masterclass on mental…
S4E29 Alex Crum (AC Baby): A masterclass on reinventing yourself. From failing out of college to beating pickleball's world #1. | Ep. 59
-🎯 What happens when someone who failed out of school and lost all sense of self beats the best pickleball player in the world?Alex Crum's journey from failing out of school and hitting rock bottom…
Mental Performance Expert: She Died For 15 Minutes, Came Back & Coached Serena Williams! | Ep. 58
What happens when a world-class tennis coach has a near-death experience—and comes back to coach some of the greatest of all time! In this powerful interview, Dr. Joy Macci shares how a…
S4E27 Pickleball Business Expert: How a $30 Snow Shovel lead to a 500K+ Online Pickleball Community! (But what did he sacrifice?) | Ep. 57
🎯 What happens when a 12-year-old with a shovel becomes the founder of pickleball's largest online community?Aaron Reznik's journey from door-to-door snow shoveling to building the Pickleball Clinic…
S4E26 6.0 Pickleball Pro Player: The BTS of American Idol changed him! (Was it worth it?) | Ep. 56
What happens when you call a sport "silly" one day and become a sponsored professional pickleball player the next year?Zack Taylor's journey from American Idol contestant to pro pickleball player is…
S4E25 CONTROVERSIAL RELEASE: DUPR CEO gets interviewed about recent criticism (we don't hold back) | Ep. 55
The most controversial change in pickleball history happened overnight. The community exploded with criticism and conspiracy theories.Tito Machado, CEO of DUPR, breaks his silence with complete…
S4E24 Former Broadcaster: She Abandoned 'Good Morning America' for Pickleball! (Here's Why It Was Her Best Decision Ever) | Ep. 54
What happens when you spend your entire twenties chasing the wrong dream?Kaitlin Miller gave up everything to become a TV news anchor. She moved to Nashville, sacrificing weekends, holidays, and…
S4E23 Compression Wear Expert: He Lost Everything (Then Built A Brand That LITERALLY Changes Your Body) | Ep. 53
How do you go from cutting patterns with rulers and French curves to becoming the compression wear choice of NBA stars, NFL pros, and top Pickleball players?In this episode, Alec sits down with…
S4E23 USA Pickleball CEO: He Left the NHL to Lead Pickleball (What Happened Next Surprised Everyone) | Ep. 52
What happens when a seasoned executive from the NHL steps into one of the fastest-growing sports in America?In this episode, Alec sits down with Mike Nealy, former Arizona Coyotes President and now…
S4E22 Pickleball Training Expert: A highly detailed conversation about training like a pickleball athlete (amateur & pro) | Ep. 51
Welcome to another episode of the Fail First Podcast! Today’s guest is the dynamic Connor Derrickson, widely known as “That Pickleball Trainer.”Connor brings a fascinating story—from his time as a…
S4 Neuroscientist Dr. Bentzley: He’s Hacking the Human Brain for Good (The Breakthrough You Haven’t Heard About) | Ep. 50
On this episode of the Fail First Podcast, host Alec Martone sits down with Dr. Brandon Bentzley for a fascinating conversation bridging the worlds of plasma physics, neuroscience, and mental health…
S4E20 A radically transparent conversation with Tom Webb of the Association of Pickleball Players (APP Tour) | Ep. 49
In this episode of the Fail First Podcast, we sit down with Tom Webb, the chief marketing officer of the world's first pickleball tour. Tom shares his incredible journey from working with global…
S4E19 A honest conversation with Co-Founder and CEO of Paddletek - Curtis Smith. 14 years of award winning pickleball paddles. | Ep. 48
In this episode of the Fail First Podcast, we sit down with Curtis Smith to delve into the meteoric rise and innovative journey of Paddletek in the pickleball industry. Curtis shares the inspiring…
S4E18 Diadem Co-Founder Evan Specht: Diadem's BluCore Paddle Technology, James Ignatowich's Kryptonite, Why Not Sponsor Pickleball Pros? | Ep. 47
In this episode of the Fail First Podcast, join us as we dive into the world of Diadem Sports with co-founder Evan Specht , who shares the story behind their mission, "live to play." Evan provides an…
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