Episode Summary: 

Today’s special episode is the first in a new series we’re calling “News & Notes” in partnership with Pool Pro Magazine. 

We kick things off by sharing our thoughts on some notable pool-related stories—from the recent success of the company known as the “AirBnB” for pools to Will Smith trying out the world’s deepest swimming pool in Dubai, to an arrest made in Florida of a woman who snuck into a retiree’s yard to swim naked in their pool. 

Megan then goes over recent industry news, including a rising trend of pool companies going public as well as acquisitions being made in the industry, the long-awaited apprenticeship program that is finally being launched by the PSATC, BioLab rebuilding their facility, and movers and shakers in the industry. 

Finally, we highlight two of our favorite Pool Pro articles from the latest issue. 

Topics Discussed: 

• 01:03 - Intro to Megan and Pool Pro Magazine 
• 01:50 - Recent notable pool-related news stories 
• 07:05 - Pool companies going public 
• 10:08 - Acquisitions are on the rise 
• 13:05 - PSATC’s new apprenticeship program 
• 16:58 - BioLab rebuilds its facility