John Gill is President of the World Pickleball Association and a world champion martial artist. In this episode, he shares how he’s scaling the fastest-growing sport on the planet into a global business with Olympic ambitions—and what entrepreneurs can learn from building a movement from the ground up.
What You’ll Learn
• How to transform a niche passion into a worldwide movement
• The steps behind building a sport into a recognized business ecosystem
• Why community-first thinking is essential for sustainable growth
• How Olympic ambitions change the strategy for global expansion
• Martial arts discipline as a foundation for leadership and focus
About John Gill
John Gill is the President of The World Pickleball Association and a global advocate for the sport’s expansion. He’s also a world self-defense champion with 45+ martial arts titles, including 28 world championships.
As an 8th Dan Hapkido Grand Master and 7th Dan Taekwondo Master, John pioneered women’s self-defense in Australia and has taught worldwide, including with the Australian Government. Now, his focus is bringing pickleball to the global stage—with eyes on the Olympics.
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• World Pickleball Association
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Tony’s Closing Words
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Sow good seeds, do good deeds and join me on the next episode.
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