January 14, 2025

#271: Santiago Gomez, Founder & CEO of Padel Haus

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Today, I’m joined by Santiago Gomez, founder & CEO of Padel Haus.

After a successful career as a restaurateur, Santiago channeled his Mexican heritage to launch Padel Haus — turning his childhood love for the game into a thriving NYC membership club.

In this episode, we discuss the company’s luxury social sports experience and expansion plans.

We also cover:

  • Padel’s explosive growth
  • Economics of membership clubs
  • The future of racket sports in the US

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Chapters:
(00:00) Introduction
(01:38) The Sport of Padel and Founding Padel Haus
(04:04) The Club Experience
(05:50) Business Model and Revenue Streams
(06:26) Padel vs. Pickleball
(07:45) Expansion Strategy and Market Education
(11:38) Membership Engagement and Retention
(15:36) Future Roadmap
(24:08) Conclusion

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