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Only Alpha Pool Products are manufacturers of high-performance building materials for swimming pools. They are known for their inground and semi-inground pool kit systems and service the pool industry with a focus on quality materials and innovation. Pool Magazine goes one-on-one with Tim Saxer, one of the founders of Only Alpha to learn more about their line of steel wall and composite wall pool systems.

Viking Capital
The pool builder financing program by Viking Capital is one of the best in the pool & spa industry.

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We had a chance to catch up with veteran pool builder JC Escudero at the International Pool & Spa Expo. His firm J Designs Pool & Spa has earned its reputation as a leading boutique Los Angeles-based luxury pool company.  While many pool builders are gun-shy about bringing up anything negative about building a pool, Escudero says educating his customers about the darker side of the pool industry and potential pitfalls of building a pool is essential. In fact, he's dedicated an entire section of his website to educating the consumer about what to be on the lookout for when starting a custom pool project.

Riverflow®
Riverflow® transforms virtually any pool into a dynamic environment for fun, fitness and relaxation.

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Tenjam is a relative newcomer to the pool furniture space but has already begun making waves in the industry with their Shayz lounge chairs. This upcoming pool season, they're back with two great new additions for your pool and outdoor living area. We had a chance to check out their latest offerings at the International Pool & Spa show in Las Vegas, and brought Mike Collins, President of Tenjam on the show to tell us all about their new Woosah chairs and Infinity - Freestanding Sun Shelf. Take a deeper dive with us and learn more about two hot new products you're sure to see more of this summer.

AquaBlu Mosaics
AquaBlu Mosaics is a leading provider of mosaic tile and custom mosaics for swimming pools and spas.

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One of the pool builders making waves right in our own backyard is Thomas Pools & Spas. Recently voted one of the best pool companies in Modesto by the Modesto Bee, the 20-year-old firm has cemented its reputation throughout the Central Valley for its custom swimming pools. We go one-on-one with Todd Thomas, owner of Thomas Pools & Spas to find out what put them on top and why they've become the first name for inground pool construction in Modesto, CA.

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The pool builder financing program by Viking Capital is one of the best in the pool & spa industry.

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Steve Edwards will be the first to tell you, his pool construction skills are mostly self-taught. Through hard work, determination, and a willingness to work on projects outside his comfort zone, his firm Edwards Pool Construction has become the first name for custom luxury pool projects in his hometown of Wichita. We had the chance to chat with Steve and Averi Edwards about their thriving pool construction and service business. We also discussed one of their head-turning projects that showcases why their firm has become synonymous with custom high-end work.

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The pool builder financing program by Viking Capital is one of the best in the pool & spa industry.

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Since 1962 Master Pools Guild has been supporting custom pool builders with education, relationship building with vendors and suppliers, and networking opportunities to foster personal growth. Teri Wiltshire became the new Executive Director of MPG back in 2022 and joins us to explain her plans for the organization in 2024 and beyond.

AquaBlu Mosaics
AquaBlu Mosaics is a leading provider of mosaic tile and custom mosaics for swimming pools and spas.

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Jonny Nalepa's design and engineering firm Smart Aquatics is working on cutting-edge pool and spa projects all over the country. One project that his firm provided engineering consulting on was done in collaboration with Foxterra Designs (lead designers) and Custom Pool Systems (pool builders). The initial design renderings caught our eye and the completed project is nothing short of spectacular. The backyard features a luxurious swimming pool with a custom water feature designed to allow the homeowner to make his $250,000 Lamborghini the focal point of this showstopping outdoor living environment.

PAL Lighting
Light up the night with PAL Lighting's innovative LED pool lighting and water feature products.

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Brad Holley is the winner of this year's Million Dollar Pool Challenge. The annual design competition organized by designers Mike Farley and Reid Schindler featured a waterfront Miami property with a million-dollar budget. Designers were asked to let their imaginations run wild while adhering to a specific set of guidelines set by the client. Holley impressed the judges with his Miami Vice-inspired outdoor living environment. Listen in as we go one-on-one with Holley and he walks us through his million-dollar pool design concept.

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Riverflow® transforms virtually any pool into a dynamic environment for fun, fitness and relaxation.

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Today's leading pool builders have enhanced swimming pools into water shapes that are true works of art. One of the prevailing trends over the past decade is to incorporate an in-floor cleaning system as a forward-thinking aspect of maintaining a clean canvas free from hoses and the clutter of robotic cleaners. John Anderson, Regional Manager for Paramount explains why Paramount In-floor Pool Cleaning Systems remain a premier choice among both pool builders and consumers. He also discusses the value the incorporating an in-floor system brings to any new pool installation. Listen in on our discussion and learn more about Paramount's pool cleaning technology.

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Pool pros, Hayward® will pay you $50 for replacing a competitor’s equipment with a Hayward product.*

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Andy Kaner has developed a reputation as one of the leading pool designers working in the industry today. His methodology has always been to visualize what the backyard looks like on pen and paper when planning out a new pool project, in fact, he's developed a course to teach other designers his same techniques. We discuss what he's doing as an instructor as well as look at one of his firm's latest pool projects built in the Virgin Islands.

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