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Today we discuss safety and standards, in particular the AS1926.1 Fencing Standard. We look at an unfolding story about potentially flawed processes within a  Sydney council inspection program.
We also look a the latest Business Rick Index from CreditorWatch and discuss the impacts on business into 2024 generally and more specifically our industry.

Plus a friendly reminder to book your accommodation and team into the biggest industry event even in the southern hemisphere - SPLASH! Trade Expo 2024.  Check it out at  www.splash.online/expo

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We are celebrating the 150th issue of SPLASH! just released and coming out to all of our valued subscribers.  If you are on subscribed get you latest digital copy today at splash.online. We take a look at a couple of new industry announcements including a new era for the Master Pool Builders brand and what it means for you. 
We also gain access to a freshly launched online learning program to assist newbies in
getting up to speed quickly.

The latest 2023 Drowning Report is out and we reveal what it means for pools and spas.

Plus a friendly reminder to book your accommodation and team into the biggest industry event even in the southern hemisphere - SPLASH! Trade Expo 2024.  Check it out at  www.splash.online/expo

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Another week and another public holiday for the hard working sports obsessed citizens of Victoria as they celebrate the 'race that stops a nation'.  The Reserve Bank of Australia also celebrated the day by giving the population a 25 basis points rise to increase the cash rate to its highest level since 2011.  What does this all mean for our industry? Well it depends on how you consider where value is stored.

We also talk about the increase in recovery pools/spas/treatments for elite and everyday athletes and review some of the multi-use high level facilities around Australia use by by our athletes.

Plus a friendly reminder to book your accommodation and team into the biggest industry event even in the southern hemisphere - SPLASH! Trade Expo 2024.  Check it out at  www.splash.online/expo

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We continue our dive into the changing landscape of business.  A new release from the 'Small Business Matters Report' reveals some alarming statistics for small business owners and ongoing financial viability.  In this episode we also look a the growing need and demand for pool renovations and the options available and tying in to larger landscaping projects.

And we continue our look into Australian manufacturing with a special look at AIS Water who turned 30 years old this year and continue to innovate and expand.   As well as other news to keep you informed and inspired.

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It's always a good week when the latest and by default greatest issue ever of SPLASH! shows up on my doorstep and in the inbox!   Today we discuss the latest Cordell Construction data, review the Top 5 online news stories and have a quick look at some of the industry happenings with expansions, conferences and acquisitions.

Our deep dive today is construction focused around the challenges of fixed price contracts, continued inflationary pressure and a tightening market.  We review a recent interview with Gulshan Gupta from Inspire Accountants on how to navigate these challenges.
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There has been a lot of talk about a constricted, reducing, restricting, reducing (insert negative synonym here) economy and consumer spend.  Yet, house prices are holding in some places and continuing to rise in many others and there has been significant wage growth, yes, offset by inflation,    There is also the prediction of a long hot summer and in may parts we are already seeing signs of this emerging.  We take a look at  what should we expect, how should we positioned and how can we help consumers enjoy their sunny hours and summer days ahead?

We also release an interview with the recently appointed Managing Director for Hayward Australia, Robert Emmett.


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Clark Rubber CEO, Anthony Grice joins the podcast from the recent Clark Rubber Franchise Convention in Cairns. Anthony explains why Clark Rubber are so invested in ensuring every location retains trained and qualified staff as per the certification pathways.  Is it for attracting and retaining staff, increased professionalism or is there something else?

We also take some time to interview the new chair of the Aquatic and Recreation Institute  (ARI) NSW, Marco Blanco who reflects on the challenges past and the opportunities that lay ahead.

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In an industry that loves the big story, have we got news for you with the biggest acquisition in several years now underway.     We uncover the detail around this and will continue  to bring more information in coming weeks as the details and changes unfold.   Also, there is something different about the professional trade industry brand that we reveal today too.

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Should you increase your share of budget allocation to marketing spend in a retracting market space? The answer according to research and best practice  is yes... but there is more to it.
 Today we talk with expert, Cam Bailey who has been working behind the scenes with our industry to ensure brands are positioned for growth and untangling the mire of marketing confusion. 

Our conversation reveals the power of effective audience targeting with cut through campaigns that are less cost and more measured results than many business think is possible.    Cam's ground breaking approach  provides a simple way to  understanding your audience, target them and develop engagement.

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It seems every other day another builder is going bust.  The economy changed during covid and is changing again rapidly post.  Why are some business failing to navigate the change and fall into the pit of insolvency?   We review our recent conversation with a small business professional accountant who provides 5 tips for small business to remain solvent through the economic uncertainties and changes.

We also hear about some incoming exciting updates and changes to SPLASH! website, and the SPLASH! Trade Expo coming up in just over 12 months.

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