Episode 174: November - News and Notes with Megan Kendrick of Pool Pro Magazine
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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 - Working on your business rather than in your business
04:23 - Tbilisi repurposes an old swimming pool into an amphitheater
05:56 - TikTok finds a new star in Miles Laflin (thep00lguy)
07:45 - Mötley Crüe’s Tommy Lee falls into his pool
08:32 - Volcano erupts in La Palma in Spain and lava enters swimming pool
09:01 - Swimply’s in the news again
10:26 - Roy’s Pools in Connecticut breaks their promise
11:37 - Lawsuit commences due to drowning incident in 2019
12:58 - Child dies from rare brain-eating disease due to low chlorine-levels
13:57 - Cody Pools and Platinum Pools join forces
15:16 - American Pool purchases Blue Water Pools & Spas
17:12 - PHTA reveals the 2021 International Awards of Excellence winners
17:47 - New movers and shakers in the industry
18:27 - The International Pool | Spa | Patio Expo™ runs from November 16-18
20:15 - Pool Pro local project
22:05 - 30 Under 40 updates
Resources
In the News
Industry News
Movers and Shakers
Pool Pro Magazine Article Highlight
Swim Spa shout-outs
30 Under 40
