{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"What’s Up, Wake","title":"Pickleball Pioneers: A Smash Hit in Wake","html":"","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":2039,"description":"What's Up, Wake: The Success Story of Home Court PickleballIn this episode of 'What's Up, Wake,' we dive into the booming world of pickleball, the fastest-growing sport in the United States. Meet Kat and Joe Entwistle, the dynamic duo behind Home Court Pickleball in downtown Fuquay-Varina, NC. Just nine months after opening, their indoor pickleball court has already won prestigious Maggy Awards for being the best place for family fun and best new business, with an honorable mention for the best place for a fun night out. Hear their journey from novices to business owners, learn about their unique business model, and discover the challenges and joys of launching and growing their community-focused enterprise. Plus, get insights into the evolving business landscape of Fuquay-Varina and its hopes for the future. Whether you're a pickleball enthusiast or curious about entrepreneurship, this episode offers a rich and engaging look into how passion and community can drive success.00:00 Introduction to Pickleball Craze01:10 Meet the Owners: Kat and Joe Entwistle01:13 The Pickleball Experience02:08 Starting a Business Together03:21 Life in Fuquay and Business Ventures04:45 The OSI Connection06:44 Creating Home Court Pickleball15:50 Challenges of Building a Business19:25 Parenting and Business Parallels20:57 The Mural: Bringing the Court to Life24:05 Future Expansion Plans25:42 Fuquay-Varina Favorites29:30 Community Business Wish List31:27 Conclusion and Contact Information","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/3FPpkJ7JIRSxqmup6bUJfqr8_rMrqpK7grf9C8PwVsk/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9iNmM5/OWRmY2Y4NDg0ZDEy/YjlmZjdkZDdhNDI2/OTJiZC5qcGVn.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}