Real-world perspective on strategy, growth, competitive pressure, and leadership under constraint. No theory. No recycled frameworks. Just lessons from the work — and what actually holds up when decisions carry real consequences.
I went to RacquetX 2026 with a thesis. The floor confirmed it. Here's what five thousand people and three days taught me about the real problem in racquet sports right now.
Scaling a challenger brand inside a commodity category isn’t about making more noise. It’s about protecting differentiation while expanding reach. Here’s how disciplined positioning and integrated execution drove +15% dollar growth on the most profitable product line in the portfolio — without sacrificing margin.