Business
Episode Summary: Today’s special episode is the October edition of our “News & Notes” series, in partnership with Pool Pro Magazine. The news stories we cover include a new mobile app out of Austin, TX called “ATX Swims”, through which users can directly purchase tickets to the city’s swimming pools; an accident involving a falling tree branch at a resort in Honolulu; an initiative to teach primary school children in Marle, France how to swim using a mobile pool; and Scottsdale, AZ’s green pool and mosquito problem. Megan then goes over recent industry news, including a number of recent M&As and emerging movers and shakers. She also gives a shout-out to Patriot Pool & Spa, who once again was named the fastest-growing pool service company in the U.S. by Inc. 5000. Tyler and Megan speak on upcoming events for pool pros, including those of AQUA Magazine, the Virtual World Aquatic Health Conference, and the International Pool | Spa | Patio Expo™. Topics Discussed: 03:17 - Flowbird’s new app for Austin, TX, ATX Swims 04:19 - Seven people injured at Hilton Hawaiian Village 05:33 - A mobile pool to teach children how to swim 06:59 - A century-old pool is set to be remolded 08:02 - Green pools and mosquito problems in AZ 09:31 - Recent M&As in the swimming pool industry 11:08 - PHTA creates education cohesive pathways 12:45 - Patriot Pool & Spa Inc. of NPP on Inc. 5000 list 13:08 - AQUA Magazine's new trade show 14:27 - Tyler discusses PIE show visit 16:37 - Virtual WAHC and the International PSP Expo 18:00 - New movers and shakers in the industry 18:51 - Highlighting an article in Pool Pro Magazine Resources Mentioned: In the News Flowbird’s App for Austin, TX 7 Injured by Falling Tree Branch Learn to Swim Mobile Pool Century-Old Pool to be Demolished Green Pools Causing Mosquito Problems Industry News Fluidra Acquires S.R. Smith Pentair Acquires Pleatco PHTA Education Pathways Patriot Pool and Spa Makes Inc. 5000 AQUA Magazine Launches New Trade Show WAHC Conference Goes Virtual - December 7th-9th IPSP in Dallas - Nov 13th-18th Movers and Shakers Ted Lawrence to Biolab/KIK as new VP of Sales Excellence Sabeena Hickman to NDPA Board Pool Pro Magazine Article Highlight Sure Thing Connect with Guest: Website Facebook Instagram Twitter Connect with Pool Chasers: Website Instagram Facebook Facebook Group Twitter YouTube Patreon