In this episode of As Told By You, we’re joined by Stephen Oliver—Forest Acres council member and co-owner of Jack Oliver’s Pool, Spa & Patio. Stephen shares how he and his brother Jack built one of Columbia’s go-to destinations for outdoor living. From humble beginnings cleaning pools to managing a 10,000-square-foot retail space, Stephen walks us through the ups, downs, and hilarious moments of life in the pool business. We talk about: 🔹 The origin of Jack Oliver's Pool, Spa & Patio 🔹 What it’s like working with family 🔹 How COVID reshaped the pool industry 🔹 Backyard upgrades, grills, and the universal dad urge to smoke meat 🔹 Why honesty and simplicity are the keys to business longevity Why some guys end up smoking meat or watching WWII docs... or both 😄 📍 Learn more about Jack Oliver’s: https://jackoliverpools.com 🎙️ Subscribe for more conversations like this #ColumbiaSC #SmallBusiness #PoolBusiness #OutdoorLiving #Podcast #AsToldByYou