Eric provides a pre-holiday reality check for pond owners. He stresses that Thanksgiving marks the final opportunity to perform necessary fall and winter pond maintenance before the chaotic holiday season makes it impossible. Triplet uses urgency and fear of an embarrassing, neglected pond to motivate listeners, sharing anecdotes about clients who waited too long and suffered consequences, such as sick or dying fish. He advises listeners to immediately contact a local pond professional to get scheduled before December, emphasizing that proper maintenance reduces stress and protects their investment in their pond and fish. The episode serves as a firm warning that ignoring pond care now will lead to broken equipment, distressed koi, and increased personal stress during the holidays.

Key Takeaways:

• Book service with your local pond professional immediately, aiming for a slot before Thanksgiving or in early December.
• Prioritize essential pond maintenance now because the holiday season rush has officially begun and time is running out.
• Proactively address pond debris and filter issues to prevent catastrophic pump failure and fish suffering during the holidays.
• • Always quarantine new fish before introducing them to your pond to protect your existing fish population.
• Maintain your pond as a beautiful oasis to reduce the stress and anxiety caused by holiday chaos and obligations.

🔗 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)

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• The Pond Digger on Instagram

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• Train With Triplett on TikTok