Why He Bet $5M on Pickleball Instead of More Ops (w/ Dr. Josh Carpenter)

Update: 2025-06-17

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Josh Carpenter is a dentist in Washington who decided to shake things up: he built a restaurant and pickleball courts — a passion project that turned into a $5 million community hub.

In this episode, we break down:

How he juggled a startup dental practice and a surprise military investigation

The real challenges of the restaurant biz vs. running a dental office

What makes pickleball so addictive (and expensive)

Why Josh’s goal wasn’t just profit — and what he’d do differently next time

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Why He Bet $5M on Pickleball Instead of More Ops (w/ Dr. Josh Carpenter)

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Why He Bet $5M on Pickleball Instead of More Ops (w/ Dr. Josh Carpenter)

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Why He Bet $5M on Pickleball Instead of More Ops (w/ Dr. Josh Carpenter)