Pickle with Mickle Interview Series: Who's Your Caddy? On the Court with KTCHN Pickleball

Summary

Grub and Topher of KTCHN Pickleball join Mickle and discuss the launch of their Court Caddy Pickleball backpack and their commitment to high-quality products. They emphasize the importance of customer feedback and continuous improvement. They also talk about their values, including raising the standards and never settling, and their 0-0-2 Get Back program to give back to the community. They mention their collaboration with Bread and Butter and the potential for future collaborations. They discuss their personal lives, including their children and their love for snowboarding and skiing. In this conversation, Topher and Grub from KTCHN Pickleball discuss their experiences with public access to pickleball courts and the impact of corporate buyouts on local venues. They also talk about their favorite pickleball paddles and their plans for attending tournaments and events. The conversation touches on topics such as music preferences, favorite cartoons, superhero preferences, and the grossest things they've ever eaten. Topher and Grub also mention upcoming products from KTCHN Pickleball, including a new sling and a new color for the Court Caddy.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Background
05:00 The Features and Design of the Cort Caddy Pickleball Backpack
09:39 Lessons Learned from Previous Ventures
14:00 The Vision for Kitchen Pickleball and the Importance of Values
28:10 Commitment to High Standards and Giving Back
36:32 Competition and Staying Ahead
39:43 Personal Lives and Future Generations
41:30 Favorite Skiing and Snowboarding Destinations
42:11 Best Places to Ski and Snowboard in Utah
42:50 The Decline of Public Access Pickleball Courts
43:51 Favorite Pickleball Paddles: The Loco and Maverick
46:26 Attending Outdoor Retailer Shows and Local Tournaments
49:46 Music Preferences: Country and Electronic
51:33 Growing the Business and Reaching Customers Online
57:52 Challenges and Gross Food Experiences
01:01:04 Upcoming Product Releases: New Sling and Color for Court Caddy
01:02:20 A Fun and Engaging Conversation with Topher and Grubb