Leo Poulain, 25, is a name you definitely know if you are a padel enthusiast. In a world where the security of a stable job is often sought after, Leo takes the opposite approach, leaving his company to embark on a quest: become a professional padel player. He will share each stage of his adventure with the world, thanks to the YouTube channel he has just launched: “RoadToPro”.

“A path strewn with pitfalls”

Léo did not choose the easiest path, he left behind not only a position as co-founder of the company The Court, but also his family, his friends and his girlfriend. “It shows how determined I am,” he said. And he's not kidding.

A content entrepreneur

With a strong presence on several platforms such as Instagram, LinkedIn and TikTok, Léo is already a reference in terms of padel content in France.

“I am the number 1 content creator on padel in France through my Instagram, Linkedin, Tiktok networks, so I have mastered these tools to perfection.”

He's ready to take on the most demanding of all: YouTube.

“YouTube is a big project, because it's the hardest network to grow, but also the one that brings in the most money,” explains Léo. He plans to publish one episode per week in an immersive documentary format, where he will reveal his daily life in Malaga: from training sessions to moments shared with his friends, including the challenges encountered and the victories celebrated.

Leo Poulain
Leo Poulain
Leo Poulain
Leo Poulain

“Finance the dream”

If Léo is determined to become a professional, he is just as determined to finance this adventure himself. Estimating the cost of his project at €60, he is counting on his entrepreneurial skills to raise the necessary sum without asking for help from his family. “When we make a choice, we embrace it until the end,” he asserts with determination.

One thing is certain: with such motivation, we shouldn't be surprised to see Léo realize his wildest dreams.

Franck Binisti

Franck Binisti discovered padel at the Club des Pyramides in 2009 in the Paris region. Since then, padel has been part of his life. You often see him touring France to cover major French padel events.

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