2 unconventional secrets to success from brothers who skipped college to chase a dream that became a multimillion-dollar pickleball empire

The Selkirk co-founders, brothers Rob and Mike Barnes.

Selkirk Sport

• Mike and Rob Barnes founded Selkirk Sport, a pickleball brand known for its premium paddles, in 2014.
• Selkirk has grown to more than 200 employees and projects $100 million in revenue in 2026.
• The Barnes brothers avoid a 'best practices' mentality and don't believe in outsourcing.

Mike and Rob Barnes were just 19 and 22 when they founded Selkirk Sport, a pickleball equipment brand, in 2014.