Love, Padel & Building a Brand — Featuring Javier Barahona & Sabrina Suarez
In this inspiring episode of Padel Smash Academy, Cesc and Julian sit down with power couple Javier Barahona, FIP #26 ranked player, and Sabrina Suarez, co-founder of the bold and creative fashion brand 30Love.They open up about navigating life on and off the court—balancing love, professional sports, and entrepreneurship. Javier dives deep into what it’s like competing at the highest level, his views on partnerships, sponsorships, and where he sees padel growing in the U.S. Meanwhile, Sabrina shares the story behind 30Love, how she launched it with her sister, and what it's like growing a fashion business while traveling the pro padel circuit.Whether you're a padel player, entrepreneur, or just love a good story—this one’s for you.
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Funding the Padel Revolution: A Deep Dive with Sunrise Padel Capital
In this power-packed episode, Cesc and Julian sit down with Santiago and Diego, the co-founders of Sunrise Padel Capital, a pioneering investment group focused on accelerating the growth of padel clubs across the United States. From their roots in tennis to their current leadership in the padel investment space, Santi and Diego share their journey, insights, and vision for the sport.🔍 What you'll hear in this episode:How two former D1 tennis players from Mexico fell in love with padel and turned their passion into a fund.Why they pivoted from opening a single club to launching a padel investment portfolio.Their current portfolio of clubs in major cities like LA, Chicago, Miami, and Toronto.What Sunrise looks for before investing in a club — from financials and location to leadership and scalability.Their due diligence process, governance standards, and the importance of pairing business acumen with operational excellence.Their ambitious plans for Fund 2: real estate ownership, tech investments, and a broader ecosystem play.Whether you're a founder looking to open your first club, or an investor exploring the booming US padel market, this episode offers a masterclass in strategy, structure, and vision from two of the sport’s sharpest minds.
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Cork Padel in the USA | Interview with Agustin Rotsztain
In this episode of Padel Smash Academy, Cesc and Julian sit down with Agustin Rotsztain, owner of Ultimate Padel and the official Cork Padel ambassador in the USA. From club building to premium padel gear, Agustin shares his journey, his passion for growing the sport, and why Cork is redefining what a luxury Padel racket can be.💬 Tune in as we talk:The rise of Cork Padel in AmericaHow Cork Padel is helping grow the gameInsights from a true padel entrepreneurThis one’s for the players, the dreamers, and everyone shaping the future of padel in the USA. Hit that subscribe button and join the movement.
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Made in China: Learn How "Tincho Pappa" CEO of Tower Padel Started His Padel Apparel Brand
In this episode of the Padel Smash Academy podcast, Cesc and Julian sit down with Tincho from Tower Padel to uncover how anyone can successfully launch a Padel apparel brand by leveraging Chinese manufacturers. Tincho shares insider tips on sourcing quality products, managing international partnerships, and navigating the competitive padel market. Whether you're a budding entrepreneur or a seasoned business owner, this episode is packed with practical advice for turning your padel apparel dreams into reality.https://www.padelsmashacademy.com/
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Padel’s Digital Future: A Conversation with Playtomic’s Pablo Carro
Join hosts Cesc and Julian from Padel Smash Academy in an insightful episode featuring Pablo Carro, the co-founder and Chief Commercial Officer of Playtomic, the leading digital platform revolutionizing padel around the world. Pablo shares his personal journey from being an avid tennis player to becoming deeply passionate about padel, and how this passion sparked the creation of Playtomic in 2017. Discover the story behind Playtomic's rapid growth, from its early challenges in digitizing padel bookings in Spain to expanding across Europe and beyond.In this episode, learn how Playtomic is transforming the padel experience for both players and clubs through innovative features like automated match leveling, real-time open match scheduling, and advanced club management systems. Pablo also discusses Playtomic's ambitious vision for the United States market, including unique initiatives such as financing new padel courts and introducing tailored technological solutions specifically for American players and club owners.Whether you're a padel enthusiast, club manager, or simply curious about the future of sports technology, this conversation offers valuable insights into how digital innovation is driving the global growth of padel.https://www.padelsmashacademy.com/
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