All Dots Connected
All Dots Connected
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Welcome to All Dots Connected, where we discuss the keys to scaling growth stage companies. Each episode uncovers the *aha* moments that propelled the most successful growth-stage companies past seemingly insurmountable hurdles and stalled growth. David Manela, Paul Hurley, and Zan Bennett talk to the world’s leading growth stage founders, investors, CEOs, CFOs, CROs and CMOs share their insights.
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The podcast focuses on themes such as scaling strategies, industry transformations, marketing challenges, and operational efficiencies. Episodes include topics like evolving treatment centers in behavioral health, the shifting landscape of dental marketing, the importance of data infrastructure in scaling, and actionable insights from experienced venture capitalists and entrepreneurs. For instance, discussions explore how alignment and retention contribute to long-term success for companies.
Welcome to All Dots Connected, where we discuss the keys to scaling growth stage companies. Each episode uncovers the *aha* moments that propelled the most successful growth-stage companies past seemingly insurmountable hurdles and stalled growth. David Manela, Paul Hurley, and Zan Bennett talk to the world’s leading growth stage founders, investors, CEOs, CFOs, CROs and CMOs share their insights.
In this episode, Mike Barnes, Co-Founder and Co-CEO of Selkirk Sport, takes us inside the explosive growth of pickleball, and how he positioned Selkirk as one of the most innovative brands in sports today.
Mike and his brother Rob turned an obscure game into a cultural phenomenon. From pioneering digital marketing to creating highly specific brand personas, Mike shares exactly how Selkirk Sport transformed from an under-the-radar startup into pickleball’s premium brand.
We cover:
- Why real opportunities lie in markets nobody else is chasing
- How to build a compelling brand that resonates across generations and skill levels
- Mike’s contrarian approach to marketing, product innovation, and international growth
- Insights into maintaining a drama-free, high-performance company culture at scale
If you’re building a brand, leading a team, or simply curious about the business behind the fastest-growing sport in America, don’t miss this episode.
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