Thomas Shields, Founder of The Dink, on Turning Pickleball into a Media Powerhouse

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In this episode of Call Your Publicist, hosts Jenna Guarneri and Alexandra Anastasio welcome Thomas Shields, founder of The Dink, a media company focused on pickleball. The conversation explores the rise of pickleball, the entrepreneurial journey of starting The Dink, the challenges faced in building a business, the importance of branding and podcasting, and reflections on legacy and future vision in entrepreneurship.

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