February 4, 2024 Weekly Flash Briefing: Swimming Pools, Industry News, Business & Culture

• Riverbend Sandler Pools Acquires Hauk Custom Pools

• Resort Will Pay Record $26 Million Settlement for Chlorine Burns in Pool

• One of David Hockney’s First Pool Paintings Is Going on View for the First Time in 40 Years

• Lyon Financial sponsoring the K9s for Warriors

• Pro Pool Inspectors is the definitive pool inspection app on the market!

• Pro Pool Training

• Skimmer: The State of Pool Service Industry Report

February 2024 Trade Shows

• Feb 10-17: AOAP Professionals Annual Conference and NDPA Water Safety Conference

• Feb 14-17: Southwest Pool & Spa Show

• Feb 19-21: Southeast Pool & Spa Show

• Feb 21-23: National Plasterers Council Annual Convention

• Feb 23-24: Everything Under The Sun Expo

Pool Industry Podcasts

Poolside Perspectives Podcast:

• Episode 17: Enjoying Your Outdoor Space in the Winter

Pool Guy Podcast Show:

• Some Things They Don't Tell You About VS Pool Pumps

• Duties of a Pool Service Employee

• Are You Ready to Expand Your Business?

• Metal Stain Treatment

• Cartridge Pool Filter Myths

Pool Nation Podcast:

• Episode 180: Building a Dream Team in the Pool Industry

Talking Pools:

• SKIMMER'S State of Pool Service Report

• Cruise Ship Pools with Wayne Ivusich

• From Arneson to Ozone: The Evolution of Pool Cleaning Tech

• Setting Pool Service Expectations with the Australian-New Zealand Dream Team

The Deep End Pool Podcast

• Pal Industries New Full Inverter Heat Pump

Quote of the Week:

"If you're not having fun, then you're not going to do a good job." - Bill Bensley

Book of the Week:

More Escapism Hotels, Resorts and Gardens around the World by Bill Bensley

Pools In Culture:

Redbull Formula 1 Monaco GP Pool Ritual Swaps Water for Ball Pit

Pool of the Week:

• Pool of the Week: Capella Ubud, Bali designed by Bill Bensley