Episode Summary: 

Today we share a LIVE panel discussion from the 2022 International Pool, Spa, and Patio Expo with the BIG 3 consolidation experts in the industry. 

In this conversation, Megan Kendrick of Pool Pro Magazine moderates a panel consisting of Augusto Titarelli (CEO at National Pool Partners) Gary Crayton (Executive Chairman at Pool Troopers) Fraser Ramseyer (Founder & CEO at SPS PoolCare) Hal Denbar (President at National Pool Partners) Wendy Parker (Business Development at Pool Troopers) and Mike Cohen (Head of Partnerships at SPS PoolCare) as they discuss the current trend of consolidation in the industry and what it means for the service sector. 

Here’s a Glimpse of What You’ll Learn: 

• 00:59 - Introduction to the Panel 
• 05:01 - What selling your business looks like 
• 15:46 - Options for the seller to stay on or exit 
• 28:49 - Why consolidation is a good thing for the industry 

Sponsors: 

• Leslie’s 
• Raypak 
• Poolside Tech