Eric speaks with Tyler Fisher about building and improving water feature businesses. They discuss a series of upcoming hands-on training sessions offered by Atlantic-OASE at their Aurora, Ohio, facility during the winter months. These intensive three-day courses are designed to teach contractors and DIY enthusiasts skills ranging from installing fountains and formal spillways to advanced koi pond biology and maintenance, with a strong emphasis on getting practical experience rather than just classroom instruction. The training, which is notably affordable and includes hotel and meals, is presented as an invaluable opportunity to gain experience, build confidence, and foster deep industry relationships with top professionals.

Key Takeaways:

• Seek specialized education to build confidence and reduce guesswork in new business endeavors.
• Prioritize practical, hands-on learning experiences to better internalize complex skills.
• Cultivate deep personal relationships with industry partners that extend beyond simple business transactions.
• Use industry downtime, like winter months, to focus on improving business structure, efficiency, and profitability.
• Accelerate your professional growth by collapsing time and learning directly from the cumulative experience and mistakes of long-time experts.

🔗 Links and Resources

Business & Sales Tools

• Contractor Sales Secrets

• Book a Call with Eric Triplett

Pond Industry Resources

• The Pond Digger

• Helix Pond Filtration

• EasyPro Pond Products

• CORAL—The Reef & Marine Aquarium Magazine

• Atlantic-Oase

• Fitz Fish Ponds – Koi Trips

• Pond Trade Magazine

• Hikari Fish Food

Events & Communities

• TWT Contractor Circle (Facebook Group)

• TWT Contractor Power Circle (Facebook Group)

Social Media

• The Pond Digger on Instagram

• The Pond Digger on Facebook

• Train With Triplett on TikTok