Greg talks with Megan Kendrick to talk about the January/February 2023 issue of PoolPro Magazine!

Megan shares why the latest issue of the magazine puts a spotlight on the underrepresented topic of pool plaster.

She runs through other notable stories covered in the January/February issue, including the most important industry-related events and seminars like the Atlantic City Pool & Spa Show from January 24-26.

Finally, Megan talks about the not-as-well-known lucrative potential in the hot tub industry, and the types of stories that PoolPro Magazine is looking forward to featuring in upcoming issues!

Connect with Pool Pro Magazine & Megan Kendrick: 

• Website - https://poolpromag.com/ 
• Subscribe to Magazine - https://poolpromag.com/subscribe/ 
• January February 2023 Issue - https://poolpromag.com/january-february-2023/ 
• Booth #3946 at The Pool & Spa Show in Atlantic City 

Topics Discussed:

• [01:23] Why the latest issue has a big focus on pool plaster
• [03:12] How to subscribe to PoolPro
• [04:50] The Pool & Spa Show in Atlantic City 
• [05:48] About the main article, “Tempool Covers the Spread” featuring Jon Temple
• [10:14] How plaster can make or break a pool
• [12:41] Highlighting the most exciting upcoming events and seminars in the pool space
• [15:56] Why hot tubs are underrated in the pool industry
• [20:55] Stories that PoolPro Magazine is looking out for

Key Quotes by Megan:

• Plasters are like service professionals: They’re one of the last to touch a pool build and often get blamed for things that aren’t actually their fault.
• Don’t turn your nose up at the hot tub industry. There is a lot of money rolling around on that side of the business.

Resources Mentioned: 

• Spa Retailer Podcast - https://sparetailer.com/category/podcasts/ 
• NPC (National Plaster Council) - https://www.npconline.org/ 
• The Pool & Spa Show in Atlantic City - https://www.thepoolspashow.com/nespa2023/Public/Enter.aspx 
• Tempool Inc. -   https://www.tempoolinc.com/