Walk In Alone. Leave With a Family. The Power of Community Through Padel 🤝🎾 Level 🆙 Conversation with Josh Gershfeld and Lance Rozenfeld of Xcel Padel

SHOW NOTESIn this episode, we sit down with Josh Gershfeld and Lance Rozenfeld, Vice Presidents and Co-General Managers of Xcel Padel West Palm Beach, who are leading the charge in building what may be the next major social sport movement in America. Josh, a Brooklyn native raised in New Jersey, transitioned from managing real estate in South Florida to helping scale Xcel through partnerships, operations, and a leadership philosophy rooted in structure, effort, and growth. Lance, a former collegiate athlete from Franklin & Marshall with a background in automotive management, brings business development, community outreach, and operational precision to the forefront, driven by a belief that padel is strategic, social, and built for connection. Together, they’re not just running a club — they’re building a lifestyle experience centered on wellness, belonging, and world-class standards, committed to making every member feel like they’ve found their third place beyond home and work.   📣QUOTE: “You walk into Xcel alone, and you leave with a family.” - Josh Gershfeld   📣QUOTE: “We’re building an impact in the padel world.” - Lance Rozenfeld Level 🆙 Take-Aways Padel blends the best elements of tennis, squash, and pickleball into one addictive sport that rallies longer and feels more dynamic 🎾🔥Community is the heartbeat of Xcel Padel; many members walk in alone and leave feeling like family 🤝❤️The turf-and-sand surface makes it easier on the body, allowing players to stay active without excessive strain 💪🦵Xcel is not just a club — it’s a lifestyle destination with courts, gym space, sauna, steam room, cold plunge, and restaurant 🏋️‍♂️🧖‍♂️Xcel is the largest indoor padel facility in North America, removing weather as a barrier to growth 🏟️❄️☀️Their leadership approach prioritizes solving consumer issues first, then handling business logistics afterward 🤝💼🔹 Valuable Time-Stamps🔹🕒 00:04:20 – Why Padel Hooks Players🕒 00:08:05 – Community Over Competition🕒 00:14:45 – Why U.S. Was Late🕒 00:18:10 – Building the Third Place🕒 00:24:20 – Impact Over Income🌐 Visit Xcel Padel Website🔗 Josh Gershfeld’s LinkedIn 🔗 Lance Rozenfeld’s LinkedIn ▶ Xcel Padel’s YouTube🔵 Xcel Padel’s Facebook📷 Xcel Padel’s Instagram🎵 Xcel Padel’sTikTok 🔥Show Sponsor Dynamic MortgageYou Can Find Out more about Excel Padel Here: Phone: (561) 839-8777 Email: [email protected]