Forum

Where we hail from?

I just would like to gather some information from Y'all about how you became to be professionals in our industry?  Did you mostly learn on your own with trial and error?  Did you work for many different pool companies first?  How many years now have

How did you come up with your business name?

When naming your'e business there are many things to consider. Some people name it so that it exactly says what your'e services are, they have their personal name within it or its based around their location like "Bobs south west pool service" Someti

Shipping fiberglass pool to foreign country

Has anyone has any requests to ship a fiberglass pool and equipment to a foreign country?  If so, how did it pan out?

Got a nice little article in yesterday's paper.

We got a call from our local (North County Times) newspaper the other day, wanting to know if they could do an article on us.  I don't know if any of you are interested (!), but I thought I'd post it up anyway!  Here's the link:

http://www.nctimes.co

Associated General Contractors of America outlines measures to boost public, private construction activity

Building a Stronger Future, A New Blueprint for Economic Growth - let's hope http://ow.ly/4huok

I got a green pool to work on for St paddies day

I got a green pool to work on for St paddies day seems very appropriate but I cant seem to find a Kiss me im Irish T-Shirt anywhere, but i found one saying " Take me drunk im home" 

2011 World Aquatic Health Conference Slated to Deliver Practical Science

Who's Buying Our Stuff?

I am curious where your work is coming from. When was the last time you did a"high ticket" type repair, build, renovation or sale for Joe consumer? Without violating your clients privacy, please list the occupations of say the last 5 jobs you've done

So what did you think of the webinar last week?

How many folks here tuned into the PGA webinar last Thursday? What were your opinions? What do you think about the cost? I thought it was somewhat interesting, mainly because it was something that applied to pools.The one thing that bothered me was t

Smokers!!

Buying a mailing list of addresses for mailers

Anybody know of a company to buy a mailing list of pool owners by zip code.  There are dozens of them on the internet, but do they all have the same data?  I bought one a few years ago, and I know for a fact that I don't have all the pools in my area

You can be a part of the solution of America's health problem. It's somethin in the water? Watch and forward this video

American's health problem. The solution is in this video.View, share, pass along, post to as many to get the message out. http://ow.ly/3RP0o

To view the complete, uncut version click on this link to the NSPF website

http://ow.ly/3S5tK

Pres's Council -Let's Move has organized a series of thirty minute calls to share accomplishments and lessons to inspire even more stakeholders to take action. The First Lady will join part of each c

Transforming a dispute into an opportunity

Here is a positive outcome of a recent litigation between National Swimming Pool Foundation and Nebraska Health DepartmentsThe National Swimming Pool Foundation® (NSPF®), a non-profit 501(c) (3) organization, announced today that it has received sett

Service Trucks/Van, yeah...but who uses a Service Trailer?

All the trucks are awesome folks, but I'm an service van guy. All organized and labeled, dont have to climb up in the bed on my knees and deal with such a short height camper shell either.  I sized several years ago from my Ford Ranger ext cab w/ hig

Looking for continuing ed/ or college degree in our field? Check this out

What Would You Do To Improve Our Industry...

Hello Everyone,

If you could make a contribution to our industry that would enhance it, increase professionalism, improve it's image or anything else, what would it be and how should we start the process? Everything starts with an idea and there are

Clarification to Correction in AQUA ENews

In this week's AQUA eNews, there was a correction that was actually incorrect, in which APSP was quoted as stating that the NSPF CPO certification is a one-day program, and only for public pool professionals.

Most of you know this is not the case - bu

2011 Class Schedule Keiser Univ AS Online Degree in Aquatic Engineering

Check out this unique program now in it's 7th year - earn a degree while you work, and learn what you need to grow and find excellent post grad employment outlook in the pool and spa industry.Complete news story attached, along with class schedule…

PR

What Do You Do Different To Set Yourself or Company Apart From The Competition?

What are some of the procedure's, processes, specifications or anything else for that matter that you believe brings value to your clients and customers above and beyond what might be considered industry standards.