IdeaDrop Podcast

Kendall Bachman & Dustin Alexander
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Straight-talk chats around the 99+ businesses we would start if we had more time. Instead of interviewing successful founders, we ask incredible business builders what businesses they would want to start if they had the time. Get a creative boost and snag some insights. New episodes every Monday.

  1. 19/03/2024

    Riding the Pickleball Wave with Tito Machado: Community, Competition, and the Pursuit of Profit

    Have you been struck by the Pickleball craze that's sweeping the nation? We sure have, and our latest chat is all about riding the wave of this sport's explosive growth. With the wisdom of Tito Machado, CEO of a trailblazing predictive analytics rating system, we delve into how this simple game is creating complex opportunities. Tito walks us through his leap from Canary Islands aficionado to a central figure in the sport's competitive scene, and we dig into why Pickleball has become more than just a pastime—it's a thriving community ripe for the ambitious. Caught between a laugh and a competitive rally, our conversation serves up a mix of personal tales and industry insights. We reminisce about rubbing elbows with tennis royalty like Andre Agassi and how such experiences inform our view of the sports world. The magnetism of Pickleball is undeniable, whether you're a newcomer eager to join in on the fun or an industry insider spotting the next big trend. Our episode peels back the layers of what makes a player more than just a number with the Dupre rating system, and how that's changing the game for clubs and players alike. Finally, we volley over to the business end, debating the potential gold mines within Pickleball's expanding market. From paddles to the surprisingly profitable pickleballs themselves, we examine the economic spikes and strategies that could play out for entrepreneurs and enthusiasts alike. Join us as we swing through the community and culture of Pickleball, and maybe, just maybe, you'll be inspired to grab a paddle and join the legion of fans making this sport a lifestyle.

    1h 11m

  2. 01/02/2024

    The Throes of War - Israel, Palestine, Ukraine, and... Picklebets

    In this episode, Dustin and Kendall discuss their thoughts on the Israel / Palestine and Russia / Ukraine conflicts, the geopolitical ramifications of war, and how these factors affect global commerce as a whole.  And as usual, in traditional IdeaDrop style, they round things out with your weekly dose of out-of-the-box business ideas, from wacky to lucrative - including Ikea for Kids, Kitty Golf, Picklebets, and more.

    1h 5m

  3. 11/07/2023

    Pickleball and Parenting

    In this episode Dustin and Kendall will share some great ideas, from Parenting apps, to Podcasts, to an establishment that is the "Top Golf" for Pickle Ball lovers. If you love this episode, be sure to check out the rest at the links below! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ideadrop-podcast/id1620230538 https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCggAQMJqc-mekAAquha5Q8Q https://www.ideadroppodcast.com/ https://open.spotify.com/show/4y8adcLGwKbeHPnfzHtOkr?si=b42923992d194cd9

    1h 2m

  4. 05/07/2023

    Real Estate and Morality with Special Guest Andrew Bley

    In this special episode of IdeaDrop, we introduce you to a good friend who you may remember from several episodes back, Andrew Bley.  Kendall is off in Disneyland with his wonderful wife, living their absolute best lives. So we bring you insightful conversation between Dustin and Andrew regarding being a landlord, getting involved with the Real Estate world, and the morality and economic issues that come with all of it.  If you love this episode (you will) then please check out the rest of our content at the links below! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCggAQMJqc-mekAAquha5Q8Q https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ideadrop-podcast/id1620230538 https://www.ideadroppodcast.com/ https://open.spotify.com/show/4y8adcLGwKbeHPnfzHtOkr?si=b42923992d194cd9

    1h 22m

  5. 20/06/2023

    Coming Back to Our Roots, and Six Business Pitches

    In this episode of IdeaDrop, Kendall and Dustin go back to the roots of what makes our show so great and what made it what it is today. You will hear business pitches, but not just any type of pitch, ONLY the bangers. If you're interested in a website that helps you solve your problems, brain therapy, and more, then you do not want to miss this episode. Stay tuned as we breathe fresh new life into IdeaDrop, and if you plan to join us on the journey, be sure to tune into the rest of our content at the links below! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ideadrop-podcast/id1620230538 https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCggAQMJqc-mekAAquha5Q8Q https://www.ideadroppodcast.com/

    51 min

  6. 13/06/2023

    First Dates, Business Partners and an IdeaDrop Q&A Special

    In this episode of IdeaDrop we will go over ideas such as a middleman between you and Alibaba, and we will venture into a special Q&A time, answering all the fun questions and ideas that the IdeaDrop community has approached us with! If you love this episode and want to not only listen to it but be part of it, then be sure to following the links below and stay in touch! https://www.ideadroppodcast.com/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCggAQMJqc-mekAAquha5Q8Q https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ideadrop-podcast/id1620230538?i=1000615871481

    52 min

  7. 06/06/2023

    Lead Generation Events Business, Dustin's AI Automation Idea, and more

    In this episode of Ideadrop Kendall and Dustin will discuss some of the cool things they have been working and thinking on lately, such as Kendall's idea for a Lead Gen business that connects people in the events world with gigs and other vendors, Dustin's AI idea (we know, he loves AI), and how to reel people into wanting to believe in your idea rather than just getting them to think it's cool. Tune in for more, and if you love this, check out the rest of our content at the links below: https://www.ideadroppodcast.com/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCggAQMJqc-mekAAquha5Q8Q https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ideadrop-podcast/id1620230538

    1h 2m

  8. 02/06/2023

    Tax Evasion Businesses and Having a Social Media Ranking?

    In this episode of Ideadrop Kendall and Dustin are going to load us up with more ideas such as a social media ranking business, additions to Dustin's newsletter ideas, we will ponder topics such as going to school, and everyone's all time favorite...Taxes.  Be sure to tune in for more, and if you loved this, you're sure to love the rest of our content at the links below: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCggAQMJqc-mekAAquha5Q8Q https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ideadrop-podcast/id1620230538 https://www.ideadroppodcast.com/

    51 min
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Straight-talk chats around the 99+ businesses we would start if we had more time. Instead of interviewing successful founders, we ask incredible business builders what businesses they would want to start if they had the time. Get a creative boost and snag some insights. New episodes every Monday.

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  • Creator
    Kendall Bachman & Dustin Alexander
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2024
  • Episodes
    58
  • Rating
    Explicit
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    © 2024 IdeaDrop Podcast
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