Swimply for Pickleball Courts

A marketplace platform that allows homeowners with private pickleball courts to list and rent their courts to other players, similar to how Swimply operates for pools.

Commission-based model where the platform takes a percentage of each rental transaction.

Problem Solved

It addresses the issue of limited access to pickleball facilities, providing a way for court owners to monetize their space while giving players more options to play.

Skills Required

Web development, marketplace management, customer service, and marketing.

Why this works now

The rise of platforms like Swimply demonstrates a consumer preference for accessing private recreational spaces, suggesting a similar model could work for pickleball courts. A solid first-revenue move involves listing on local community forums, such as the Pickleball subreddit, where enthusiasts actively seek court access. A challenge to consider is the capital required for initial marketing efforts and the potential difficulty in scaling if court owners are slow to adopt the platform.

Where this idea came from

Podcast: Koerner Office

Episode: The Easiest Way to Test Any Business Idea⏐Holdco Bros. Ep. #182

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