Veteran-Owned Small Business Pioneers a Fully Autonomous Michigan Pickle Ball Facility

Pickleball 365 is Michigan’s first fully autonomous indoor pickleball venue, allowing customers to reserve courts and access the facility through a smartphone application without traditional on-site staff.

For Lorincz, his experience serving in the Marine Corps has played an important role in how he approaches entrepreneurship and leads the business.

“I’m very proud of my time in the Marine Corps,” Lorincz says. “It taught me discipline, accountability, leadership and how to keep moving forward when things get difficult.”

That military background has also influenced Pickleball 365’s commitment to giving back. In November, the business will host its second annual Salute and Smash Military Tournament. Last year, Pickleball 365 partnered with the Michigan Veterans Home at Chesterfield Township and donated $2,000 to support veterans.

By combining an autonomous business model with a commitment to its local community, Pickleball 365 is creating a unique experience for customers while staying connected to the values behind the business.

Listen to The Small Business Weekly Podcast Episode 549 to hear the full conversation with Bob Lorincz and learn more about Pickleball 365, its fully autonomous approach and how Lorincz’s military experience continues to shape the business.

About the Small Business Weekly Podcast

The Small Business Weekly Podcast, presented by the Small Business Association of Michigan, delivers a new interview with an entrepreneurial expert each week – featuring practical advice and success stories designed to support and inspire Michigan’s small business community.