The REALITY of Running a Pickleball Business in 2026 | The TRUTH Behind Briones Pickleball #98

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00:00 Our Most Vulnerable Podcast Yet
01:10 Thanking Viewers & Introducing My Wife!
02:41 Where Our Pickleball Journey Began
03:51 Katrina's Introduction to Pickleball
05:54 Switching from Tennis to Pickleball
09:00 Reflections & Gratitude 
10:30 Chasing Pro Dreams Early On
13:04 Family, Sacrifice, and Growing the Business
17:19 Challenges, and a Behind the Scenes Look
20:13 Our Hardest Seasons & Work-Life Balance
23:19 Transition to Coaching & Building an Elite Team
25:19 Personal Growth and Our Lessons Learned
29:23 Impact on our Family and Kids
32:26 Looking Back on the Journey
36:06 Pickleball Milestones & Memories
41:19 Special Thank You to Our Community
45:40 Looking Forward: What's Next in 2026

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