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What if you could play pickleball 7 days a week AND work? Colleen Wolcott does exactly that and her story will change how you think about work-life balance.

Hosts Rocket Rich (Richard Simanoff) and Pistol Pete (Pete Avella) sit down with Colleen Wolcott at Pickle N Par Club in Melville, NY. They talk about how pickleball came into her life after the sudden passing of her father, how the sport helped her lose 60 pounds, and how she built a digital marketing business with close to a million followers. From her father's pickleball paddles to becoming a brand ambassador, from praying for the perfect job to getting the call the next day, Colleen's story is about building a life that actually fits who you are.

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TikTok: @colleenwolcott @mom.daughter.moments
Instagram: @colleenwolcott
Facebook: Moms of Tween and Teen Girls Group

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Pickleball Business Life
Hosted by Rocket Rich (Richard Simanoff)
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New episodes drop two Fridays a month.

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Tomorrow on Pickleball Business Life, we sit down with Colleen Wolcott. Streaming tomorrow at 6pm EST.

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On today’s episode, Pistol Pete and Rocket Rich sit down with Vicente Nastasi at Pickle N Par Club in Melville. Originally from Venezuela, Vicente shares his journey through three countries and three racket sports: tennis in Venezuela, padel in Spain, and pickleball in the United States. Now a resident of Queens Village, he's been playing pickleball for about two years and has become known at the club for his fierce competitiveness and signature trick shots.

Vicente opens up about his background as a dentist. He discusses his plan to move back to Venezuela which is where he will resume practicing dentistry. We learn more about why he started pickleball and how he got where he is today.

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What if your next pickleball game could take you to Italy, Portugal, Bermuda, or even a cruise down the Danube?

This week we sit down with Haley Goldsmith, travel advisor and founder of Papillon Destinations & Company Inc. to explore the exciting intersection of pickleball and travel. Haley shares her journey from a tennis player to pickleball enthusiast, how the sport has transformed her mental and physical well-being, and why pickleball retreats are quickly becoming the hottest new trend in group travel.

We dive into why using a travel advisor still matters in the age of online booking, the most underrated destinations she's visited, and how cruise ships and river cruises are now building pickleball courts onboard.

Whether you're a pickleball addict, a travel lover, or someone who just needs a nudge to try something new, this episode is your sign to pick up a paddle and book your next trip.

Connect with Haley:

Website: papillondestinations.com

Email: haley.goldsmith@papillondestinations.com

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People are traveling to just play pickleball? Stay tuned to hear all about this topic tomorrow with Haley Goldsmith at 6pm EST.

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Today on Pickleball Business Life, Rocket Rich and Pistol Pete sit down with Lauren Redmond from Harbor Pickleball. Lauren shares how her father's obsession with the sport pulled her in, how her media career led to an unexpected entrepreneurial pivot, and why she set out to open a pickleball facility.

Lauren brings her husband Tom and their two kids, Peyton and Brooks later in the episode. Tom shares his initial reaction to Lauren's business venture and the couple's competitive dynamics on the court. The rapid fire round gets real including a surprise question from their daughter Peyton to wrap things up. Lauren also opens up about her brother Brian, who was diagnosed with early onset Parkinson's at 28 and remains her biggest inspiration.

You can find Harbor Pickleball on Instagram @harborpickleball, Facebook @harborpickleball, and their website harborpickleballli.com. They are located in Commack, Long Island, NY.

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You ever wondered what happens when you quit your job to open a pickleball facility? Stay tuned for tomorrow at 6pm EST where we sit down with Lauren Redmond, the owner of Harbor Pickleball.