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In this episode, Megan Kendrick joins us to discuss Pool Pro Magazine July/August 2023 issue. The main focus of this issue is placed on the challenges faced by the pool industry during the busy summer season. We discuss the physical and mental toll that the industry takes on professionals and share insights on how to protect one's mental health during this demanding period. The cover features Spartan Pool & Patio located in Norman, Oklahoma. This issue is packed with quality articles including The Effects of Price Changes, Remodeling with Hydroblasting, Cyclical Pool Marketing, and much more! Tune in to gain valuable insights and strategies for thriving in the pool industry.

Topics Discussed:

• [00:03:23] Spartan Pool & Patio
• [00:06:51] Summer Survival Guide
• [00:10:50] Monkey Island
• [00:14:59] Leadership
• [00:19:37] The Effects of Price Changes
• [00:23:42] Hydroblasting
• [00:27:21] Cyclical Pool Marketing
• [00:28:12] Trade certified business

Connect with Guest:

• Pool Pro Magazine July/August 2023
• Sign Up for Magazine
• Vote 30 Under Forty
• Trade Certified

Connect with Pool Chasers:

• Website
• Instagram
• Facebook
• YouTube
• Twitter
• Pinterest
• TikTok
• Patreon

Greg chats with Meagan Kendrick of PoolPro Magazine to talk about this year’s 30 Under 40, whose annual selection of winners are featured in the magazine’s November/December issue.

The 30 Under 40 is one of the magazine’s most exclusive features, highlighting young industry up-and-comers from a variety of fields, from manufacturing to retail to plaster. Not to mention, it’s a great promotional tool for business owners as well as those looking to reach the next level in their career!

Nominations open on May 1 and close at the end of June. Selections are made across the next few months before finally being announced in November. Anyone in the industry can be nominated—you can even nominate yourself.

Once you receive the detailed form, Meagan encourages nominees to “let your personality shine. We want to get a taste for you and your passion for the industry!”

Nominate your pick for this year’s 30 Under 40 at https://poolpromag.com/30-under-40-nominations/ 

Topics Discussed:

• [03:08] About PoolPro Magazine’s 30 Under 40
• [04:33] Highlighting up-and-comers in the industry
• [06:14] How to nominate a pool professional
• [12:54] How to increase your chances of getting picked
• [15:09] Photo requirements
• [19:10] Where the 30 Under 40 winners will be featured

Connect with Pool Pro Magazine:

• 30 Under 40 Sign Ups 
• Website 
• Instagram 
• Facebook 

Connect with Pool Chasers:

• Website 
• Instagram 
• Facebook 
• YouTube 
• Twitter 
• Pinterest 
• TikTok 
• Patreon 

Key Quotes by Megan:

• We are trying to highlight up-and-comers in the pool industry. We are looking for people across the industry: If you work for a manufacturer or a distributor, if you’re in service or building or retail—everybody is welcome in this contest. We try to highlight the breadth and depth of the industry and the talent within it.
• The contest is a level playing field where it’s not about what others think of you, but what you think of yourself and what you’re passionate about.

Pool Pro Magazine March/April 2023 issue is officially out! Grab a copy or two the next time you stop to pickup supplies from SCP or Superior.

In this episode Megan Kendrick discusses the early feedback of the March/April issue from readers and folks featured in the magazine.

Writing is an essential skill for all businesses. We thought it would be a good idea to ask somebody with a Masters Degree in Journalism a few questions on how to write better. Megan gives some great tips and resources to help with everyday writing.

Get Your Free Copy of Pool Pro Magazine:

• https://poolpromag.com/subscribe/

Connect with Pool Pro Magazine:

• Website - https://poolpromag.com/
• Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/poolpromag/
• Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/PoolProMagazine/

Connect with Pool Chasers:

• Website - https://poolchasers20.com/
• Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/poolchasers/
• Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/poolchasers/
• YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCXIcnqHms_PEu8AAPafxdVA
• Twitter - https://twitter.com/poolchasers
• Pinterest - https://www.pinterest.com/poolchaserspodcast/
• TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@poolchasers
• Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/poolchasers

Resources Mentioned:

• 30 under 40 Contest: https://poolpromag.com/30-under-40/
• Monday (Project Management Software): https://monday.com/
• On Writing Well Book: https://www.amazon.com/Writing-Well-Classic-Guide-Nonfiction/dp/0060891548
• AP Style Book - https://www.apstylebook.com/
• Grammarly: https://www.grammarly.com/

Greg talks with Megan Kendrick to talk about the January/February 2023 issue of PoolPro Magazine!

Megan shares why the latest issue of the magazine puts a spotlight on the underrepresented topic of pool plaster.

She runs through other notable stories covered in the January/February issue, including the most important industry-related events and seminars like the Atlantic City Pool & Spa Show from January 24-26.

Finally, Megan talks about the not-as-well-known lucrative potential in the hot tub industry, and the types of stories that PoolPro Magazine is looking forward to featuring in upcoming issues!

Connect with Pool Pro Magazine & Megan Kendrick: 

• Website - https://poolpromag.com/ 
• Subscribe to Magazine - https://poolpromag.com/subscribe/ 
• January February 2023 Issue - https://poolpromag.com/january-february-2023/ 
• Booth #3946 at The Pool & Spa Show in Atlantic City 

Topics Discussed:

• [01:23] Why the latest issue has a big focus on pool plaster
• [03:12] How to subscribe to PoolPro
• [04:50] The Pool & Spa Show in Atlantic City 
• [05:48] About the main article, “Tempool Covers the Spread” featuring Jon Temple
• [10:14] How plaster can make or break a pool
• [12:41] Highlighting the most exciting upcoming events and seminars in the pool space
• [15:56] Why hot tubs are underrated in the pool industry
• [20:55] Stories that PoolPro Magazine is looking out for

Key Quotes by Megan:

• Plasters are like service professionals: They’re one of the last to touch a pool build and often get blamed for things that aren’t actually their fault.
• Don’t turn your nose up at the hot tub industry. There is a lot of money rolling around on that side of the business.

Resources Mentioned: 

• Spa Retailer Podcast - https://sparetailer.com/category/podcasts/ 
• NPC (National Plaster Council) - https://www.npconline.org/ 
• The Pool & Spa Show in Atlantic City - https://www.thepoolspashow.com/nespa2023/Public/Enter.aspx 
• Tempool Inc. -   https://www.tempoolinc.com/