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Pedro Bautista is the founder of SLC Padel Club, Utah's first dedicated indoor padel facility.
How SLC Padel Is Bringing People Together Through Sport (Ep. 81)

How SLC Padel Is Bringing People Together Through Sport (Ep. 81)

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What does it take to introduce an entirely new sport to a community? In this episode of Harnessing Your Wealth, Billy and Shaun Peterson sit down with Pedro Bautista, founder of SLC Padel Club, to discuss the rise of padel and his journey bringing Utah’s first dedicated padel club to life.

Pedro shares how he identified an opportunity in Utah, the key differences between padel and pickleball, and why the sport is exploding in popularity around the world. He also explains how grassroots community-building—from school demonstrations to local partnerships—has helped grow awareness of the sport and create a thriving player community.

Whether you’re interested in entrepreneurship, emerging sports, or building something from the ground up, this conversation offers valuable insights into spotting opportunities, taking calculated risks, and turning a vision into reality.

Topics Covered:

  • What is padel and how does it differ from pickleball?
  • Why Utah was the perfect place for SLC Padel Club
  • The challenges of launching a new sport in a new market
  • Building community through schools, events, and local outreach
  • The future of padel in Utah and the United States

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About our Guest: 

Pedro Bautista is the founder of SLC Padel Club, Utah’s first dedicated indoor padel facility. Originally from Venezuela, Pedro moved to the United States to attend college in Florida before making Utah his home more than five years ago. A trained biomedical engineer, he built his professional career in medical manufacturing while maintaining a passion for fitness and athletics. Although his athletic background includes jiu-jitsu, boxing, CrossFit, running, and swimming, Pedro was introduced to padel through family and frequent visits to Miami and Europe, where the sport has experienced tremendous growth. Recognizing padel’s global popularity and the lack of dedicated facilities in Utah, he saw an opportunity to bring the sport to a new audience. Driven by a vision to create more than just a sports venue, Pedro founded SLC Padel Club as a community hub where people can connect, compete, and build lasting relationships through one of the world’s fastest-growing racket sports.

About Padel: 

Often described as a mix of tennis and squash. It is played in an enclosed box made of glass and wire mesh, allowing you to bounce balls off the walls. It uses a solid, stringless paddle with holes and a low-pressure tennis ball, and follows traditional tennis scoring.

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Navigating Economic Ups and Downs: Insights from a Third-Generation Business Owner with Nate Reeve (Ep. 16)

Navigating Economic Ups and Downs: Insights from a Third-Generation Business Owner with Nate Reeve (Ep. 16)

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Managing a business has its share of trials and tribulations, from economic uncertainty and market fluctuations to finding a healthy balance between work and life.

In this episode, Billy and Shaun Peterson chat with third-generation business owner Nate Reeve of Reeve & Associates, Inc, about why he chose to buy out his father to become owner and principal of the development firm. Listen as he shares insights about his journey in the engineering industry and how his business continues to excel while navigating economic ups and downs.

Join Billy, Shaun, and Nate as they discuss:

  • How Nate became involved in the business and the pressures of following in his family’s footsteps
  • The impact of the economy, namely recessions and inflation on businesses 
  • Nate’s experience of having a brain tumor removed and the importance of relying on others for support
  • The challenges of government regulations and the impact of interest rates on businesses
  • And more!

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About Our Guest: 

Nate Reeve’s career began at the young age of 9 by helping his dad with surveys and blueprinting construction plans.

After many years of working side by side with his dad, Nate took over the company in 2010 as president. Nate graduated from Utah State University with his degree in civil engineering in 2000. As a licensed professional civil and structural engineer, his project portfolio includes large-scale land development projects with full-on and off-site infrastructure improvements as well as site development projects for the commercial, industrial, residential, and public building sectors. Nate has served as the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) president and was the first recipient of the Enterprise 7 Elite Award.

Nate is married and has two sons and two daughters. Outside of work, Nate is a lover of sports. He enjoys playing basketball, pickleball and golf, and water sports. He also loves traveling to Lake Powell and spending time with his family.

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