Episode 185: January - News and Notes with Megan Kendrick of Pool Pro Magazine

Jan 24

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Episode Summary

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

After a quick post-holiday catch-up, we jump into the most interesting pool-related news of the month. Megan then goes over recent industry news, including the usual M&As and emerging movers and shakers. She also tells us to expect a bunch of shows and other events in 2022. Finally, Megan talks about Pool Pro Mag’s popular new story on women in the industry.

Topics Discussed

02:23 - Top Twitch streamer Amouranth buys inflatable pool company
04:06 - Station Casinos to hold casting calls for “The Summer's Hottest Jobs”
06:16 - Jon Hodge of Hodge Pool Service in Venice, drags 8-foot alligator out of pool
07:06 - 11 Students treated for breathing issues in pool malfunction after chlorine buildup
07:40 - Man faces felony animal cruelty charge after killing Yorkie
09:44 - America’s Swimming Pool Company opens four new locations
10:21 - Pool Scouts 100th Franchise
11:52 - National Pool Partners acquires companies
12:58 - Heritage Pool Supply acquires companies
14:45 - Sigura merges with Solenis
15:32 - Riverbend Sandler acquires Claffey Pools
17:48 - Hayward partners with Plungie
19:20 - Hayward donates $10,000 to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital
20:04 - New movers and shakers in the industry
21:34 - Upcoming shows
23:45 - Pool Pro’s story on women in the industry
27:13 - Get access to Pool Pro Magazine