Business idea · Agency
Pickleball Polling Service
Pickleball Polling Service is a service that utilizes polling platforms to gauge interest in pickleball amenities among businesses and organizations, providing data to support the adoption of portable courts. It was pitched on Koerner Office, hosted by Chris Koerner, in the episode "I Helped Them Stop Wasting Money on the Wrong Audience⏐Ep. #247" (aired November 14, 2025).
At a glance
| Podcast | Koerner Office |
|---|---|
| Hosted by | Chris Koerner |
| Episode | I Helped Them Stop Wasting Money on the Wrong Audience⏐Ep. #247 |
| Aired | November 14, 2025 |
| Category | Agency |
| Real companies on the episode | Porta Courts, Pick Food |
The problem it solves
This service addresses the uncertainty businesses face regarding the demand for pickleball as an amenity, helping them make informed decisions about investing in portable courts.
How it makes money
The business could charge clients a fee for conducting polls and providing detailed reports, or operate on a subscription model for ongoing market research.
Skills you need
Skills needed include market research, data analysis, survey design, and sales to effectively communicate the value of the service to potential clients.
The market, and why this works now
The rise of pickleball's popularity among various demographics creates a unique opportunity for a polling service focused on this sport. Engaging local community groups on platforms like Meetup can provide immediate access to potential clients interested in gauging interest for pickleball amenities. However, founders should consider the capital required for initial polling technology and data analysis, as well as the potential challenges in attracting enough participants to generate statistically significant results.
Our analysis, written after the episode. Not a quote from the show.
Real companies discussed on this episode
- Porta Courts
A business focused on providing portable pickleball courts that can be easily set up in various locations without requiring permanent installations.
- Pick Food
A platform that allows users to conduct polls for specific demographics, helping businesses test concepts and products with targeted audiences.
Where this idea came from
Podcast: Koerner Office, hosted by Chris Koerner
Episode: I Helped Them Stop Wasting Money on the Wrong Audience⏐Ep. #247
Aired:
Summarized from the episode transcript. The show does not say which speaker raised each idea, so we credit the show, not a person.