Gary Vee: Pickleball is the Future, Building the Next NBA
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World-renowned entrepreneur and online personality Gary Vee is the very special guest on PicklePod this week. He explains the unique aspect of pickleball that made it a no-brainer investment.
Gary and New Jersey 5s GM Ryan Harwood disclose the ‘Big Bet’ draft strategy that won them Anna Leigh Waters. Gary shares his perspective on controlling the momentum in sports and how he plays the mental game.
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14:36 MLP’s lax rules on celebrations
18:13 Gary explains the importance of momentum in racquet sports
23:16 Gary was pot committed to Anna Leigh Waters
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44:46 Overlooked business opportunities
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53:00 What’s the pitch to potential brands?
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