Made It with Connor Tomkies Hot Takes and Padel Breaks: Benji Markoff’s Return
Join us for a captivating conversation with Benji Markoff, a returning guest who initially appeared in Episode 3. In this episode, Benji opens up about his latest venture, Padel United Sports Club. He discusses the intricacies of launching a high-end social wellness club focused on the fast-growing sport of Padel. Discover how Benji is building a vibrant community, the strategic decisions behind membership offerings, and his vision for combining sports with wellness modalities like cryotherapy, sauna, and more.
Connor and Benji also explore the creator economy, the importance of genuine human interaction in business, and the value of documenting the entrepreneurial journey authentically.
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Chapters:
[00:00:00] Intro and Banter
[00:00:09] Reflecting on Last Episode
[00:00:34] Podcast Schvitz Idea
[00:00:55] Sauna Experiences
[00:01:21] Live vs. Business Content
[00:02:07] Unscripted Conversations
[00:02:30] Learning from Discussions
[00:02:55] Sauna’s Unique Environment
[00:02:45] Paddle vs. Padel
[00:03:29] Social Media Influence
[00:04:47] Padel United Vision
[00:05:15] Creating a Wellness Club
[00:05:30] Russian Sauna Traditions
[00:06:00] Multipurpose Sauna Hats
[00:06:45] Business Content Overload
[00:07:00] Entrepreneurial Motivation
[00:08:01] Beyond Startup Stories
[00:08:30] Late-night Entrepreneur Thoughts
[00:09:00] Family and Business Balance
[00:09:15] Entrepreneurship as a Career Cycle
[00:09:30] Building Multiple Companies
[00:09:45] Passion vs. Profit
[00:10:00] Business Challenges
[00:10:26] Personal Business Journey
[00:11:00] Real-life Business Insights
[00:12:00] High-level Business Decisions
[00:12:30] Value of Spontaneous Ideas
[00:13:38] Entrepreneurial Resilience
[00:13:45] Padel Community Building
[00:14:47] Early Membership Offers
[00:15:30] Personalized Sales Pitch
[00:16:47] Immediate Feedback
[00:16:57] Membership Commitment
[00:18:47] Friend’s Support
[00:19:00] Sales Strategy
[00:19:45] Direct Communication
[00:20:26] Immediate Action
[00:21:00] Engaging Network
[00:21:30] Marketing Authenticity
[00:22:47] Personal Branding
[00:23:30] Real-life Networking
Benji's Stuff:
Padel United Sports Club: https://www.padelunitedsportsclub.com/
Padel Mecca on Substack: https://substack.com/@padelmecca
Instagram: @PadelUnitedSC
My Stuff:
Podcast: https://www.madeitpod.com/
Website: https://www.connortomkies.com/
X: https://twitter.com/ConnorTomkies
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/connortomkies/
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