Episode 174: November - News and Notes with Megan Kendrick of Pool Pro Magazine

 

Episode Summary: 

Today’s special episode is the November edition of our “News & Notes” series, in partnership with Pool Pro Magazine. 

After Megan’s quick update on how she has been successfully delegating and outsourcing tasks that leave her more time to devote to working on her business rather than in her business, we hop into pool-related news stories from around the world. 

Megan then goes over recent industry news, including a number of recent M&As and emerging movers and shakers. 

As in-person events and other activities start rolling back in, she discusses what to expect from the International Pool | Spa | Patio Expo™. 

She also speaks on the 2021 International Awards of Excellence which has just announced its winners (link to the article below), as well as updates from Pool Pro and 30 Under 40. 

Topics Discussed: 

• 01:03 - Work on your business not in your business 
• 04:23 - Tbilisi turns an old pool into an amphitheater 
• 05:56 - TikTok pool star Miles Laflin (thep00lguy) 
• 07:45 - Mötley Crüe’s Tommy Lee falls into his pool 
• 08:32 - Volcano erupts and lava enters pool 
• 09:01 - Swimply’s in the news again 
• 10:26 - Roy’s Pools in Connecticut breaks their promise 
• 11:37 - Lawsuit due to drowning incident in 2019 
• 12:58 - Child dies from rare brain-eating disease 
• 13:57 - Cody Pools purchases Platinum Pools 
• 15:16 - American Pool purchases Blue Water Pools & Spas 
• 17:12 - PHTA reveals the 2021 award winners 
• 17:47 - New movers and shakers in the industry 
• 18:27 - The IPSP runs from November 16-18 
• 20:15 - Pool Pro local project 
• 22:05 - 30 Under 40 updates 

Resources Mentioned: 

In the News 

• Abandoned Pool Turned into Amphitheater 
• Pool Cleaning Videos on TikTok 
• Tommy Lee Falls Into Pool 
• Lava Pours Into Swimming Pool 
• Swimply in Toronto, Canada 
• Roy’s Pools 
• 70 Million Dollar Lawsuit 
• Splash Pad Amoeba 

Industry News 

• Cody Pools acquires Houston pool company 
• American Pool acquires Florida pool company 
• National Pool Partners see continued expansion, success 
• PHTA Revealed the 2021 International Awards of Excellence Winners 

Movers and Shakers 

• Sales division promotion at AquaStar 
• FSPA Hired a New Executive Director 

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