Pickle with Mickle Interview Series: Cheers! Balancing Competitiveness and Joy in Pickleball

Summary

Evan Tepper, co-founder of Cheers Pickleball, discusses the inspiration behind the brand and their mission to create a community-focused apparel and accessories brand for pickleball players. He talks about the importance of balancing competitiveness with the lightheartedness and joy that pickleball brings. Evan also shares the company's partnership with the Thirst Project, where every hat sold provides one year of clean water to vulnerable communities. The conversation touches on Evan's background in sports, including soccer and snowboarding, and his love for watching soccer and other sports competitions. In this conversation, Evan Tepper discusses his favorite sports, TV shows, and hobbies. He talks about his excitement for the upcoming Olympics and his interest in watching track events and gymnastics.

Evan and Mickle discuss their favorite sports teams, including the Minnesota Vikings and the New York Mets. They also talk about their favorite TV shows, such as Yellowstone and The Morning Show. The conversation concludes with a discussion about grilling and favorite foods.

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Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Background
01:37 The Good Get Podcast and the Inspiration Behind Cheers Pickleball
03:08 The Pickleball Community and the Picklepocalypse
05:11 The Growth of Pickleball and the Craft Brew Scene
06:16 Creating a Brand that Reflects Pickleball Values
08:08 The Vision and Name of Cheers Pickleball
11:54 The Importance of Apparel and Accessories in Pickleball
16:49 CheersX: Partnering with the Thirst Project
18:19 The Future of Cheers Pickleball
26:03 Speed Up Round: Sports and Competitions
34:05 Excitement for the Olympics and Favorite Sports
35:03 Pickleball and Team Events
36:02 Sports Teams and TV Shows
40:58 Grilling and Favorite Foods