Episode 189: February - News and Notes with Megan Kendrick of Pool Pro Magazine
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Episode Summary
Today’s special episode is the February edition of our “News & Notes” series, in partnership with Pool Pro Magazine.
After breaking the ice with a candid chat about recent travels and the Super Bowl’s more “interesting” moments at the halftime show, we jump into the most interesting pool-related news of the month.
Megan then goes over recent industry news, recently released products by various manufacturers, new industry movers and shakers, and upcoming trade shows.
Finally, Megan talks about Pool Pro Mag’s new story, “Service Truck Tetris”.
Topics Discussed
05:05 - Millionaire boxer Derek Chisora spends the day as a pool guy
05:53 - Adele postponed Las Vegas residency over swimming pool set
07:20 - ABC Australia releases a new article about alternative swimming pools
10:26 - Sycamore Mineral Springs damaged by fire, causing a chemical leak
11:40 - IPSA elects new board members
12:46 - PHTA gets big donors for their Step Into Swim™ program
13:24 - Latham opens a new fiberglass manufacturing plant in Canada
14:01 - Tech companies in the pool industry receive additional funding
14:35 - Monomoy Acquires Artesian Spas and Marquis Hot Tubs
16:09 - New product releases
18:25 - New movers and shakers in the industry
20:02 - Upcoming Trade shows
21:50 - Pool Pro’s story, “Service Truck Tetris”
23:50 - Get access to Pool Pro Magazine
Resources Mentioned
In the News
Millionaire boxer Derek Chisora spends the day as a pool guy
ABC Australia releases a new article about alternative swimming pools
Sycamore Mineral Springs damaged by fire, causing a chemical leak
Industry News
Trade Shows
PoolPro Article
