Episode 183: @pool_volution - Turning Over a New Leaf and Embracing Positivity with Brandon Reed
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Episode Summary
Today, we speak with Brandon Reed, owner of Pool Volution. He sits down to talk about what drives him to provide insight and education to fellow pool pros and why he believes that business ownership is the key to making a serious living out of a career in this industry.
“Most pool guys are horrible business guys,” says Brandon, “but they know pools.” Yet, Brandon continues, at a certain point, your skill as a tradesperson is not enough. He discusses the importance of becoming well-versed in the world of business as a pool professional.
“If you want to make any type of decent money,” Brandon continues, your best bet is to become a business owner. “You’re going to have to transition one way or the other.” And the best way to build your entrepreneurial skill set is by surrounding yourself with the right people—particularly mentors.
Brandon then explains what led him to establish Pool Volution. He admits that the brand began simply as a way to “prove himself” to those who doubted his potential, but later, as his audience grew, his motivation changed to something more selfless.
“Thank God—something turned a new leaf in me. Something told me that I have value for people. Now it’s all about my followers. I love them to death. I care about them. I want to do the best that I can for them while I have the time available.”
Episode Topics
01:54 - An introduction to Brandon Reed
15:01 - Why Brandon left HVAC for a completely different industry
22:01 - The importance of becoming well-versed in business as a pool pro
30:15 - Staying on top of new equipment
32:04 - The evolution of Pool Volution
41:44 - Brandon’s goal for Pool Volution
50:41 - Brandon’s thoughts on Amazon Live
55:03 - The value of learning to love yourself
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Key Quotes From Episode
The pool industry is the most helpful industry you’ll ever come across.
Thank God—something turned a new leaf in me. Something told me that I have value for people. Now it’s all about my followers. I love them to death. I care about them. I want to do the best that I can for them while I have the time available.
Once you find love for yourself, the game changes. Your whole outlook on life changes.
If you’re not for your followers, sooner or later, you will die out.