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Send us Fan MailThe swimming pool and spa industry is a land of professional growth and development but you have to earn it.  In this episode we hear of three current industry people being promoted, or recognised for their accomplishments.  These are meritorious, not quota driven. They are earned and not part of a contrived equity program.  Each deserves their particular outcome based on the years of work, learning and dedicated application of their skill.  We also review an incident in NSW where details are pending but act as a reminder of what can happen when we do not follow a process of continual improvement and ongoing professional development.  For you free industry news updates and SPLASH! Magazine copy simply go to:https://www.splash.online/subscribeWith thanks to our sponsors:FluidraAIS WaterPentairHayward

Send us Fan MailWe catch up with expert in all things stone and tile, Carl Yench from Europe Imports in Sydney about the upcoming ban on engineered stone and ask if the regulators have gone to far.    We reveal the  'it's about time' lead generation program from industry, for industry and if it is worth your time. We also discuss the new issue of SPLASH! coming across your desks  this week.Make sure you avoid ROHMO and get booked into SPLASH! Trade Expo!For you free industry news updates and SPLASH! Magazine copy simply go to:https://www.splash.online/subscribeWith thanks to our sponsors:FluidraAIS WaterPentairHayward

Send us Fan MailIn a world where nothing stays the same for long we have come to accept that change is inevitable and our industry is no different.  So, what happens when a regulator needs regulating and change becomes critical for ensuring the continued opportunity for innovation and development?  We look at an emerging story and how the industry association (SPASA) is working to help create and implement necessary change.We also take a few minutes to review the new rules around working with engineered stone and the impacts.Ready. Set. SPLASH!For you free industry news updates and SPLASH! Magazine copy simply go to:https://www.splash.online/subscribeWith thanks to our sponsors:FluidraAIS WaterPentairHayward

Send us Fan MailNone of us like complexity but we all benefit from compliance to current legislation, if in the very least is serves towards staying solvent and out of prison.  Ignorance is no excuse under the law which means you have to be across all of these workplace changes all the time for everything that affects your business and employees.  Today we review a number of significant changes that were introduced in December 2023 and a few more to be implemented in the coming months.  And.. are you booked for SPLASH! Trade Expo in August on the Gold Coast yet? Of coarse you are - you are smart.For you free industry news updates and SPLASH! Magazine copy simply go to:https://www.splash.online/subscribeWith thanks to our sponsors:FluidraAIS WaterPentairHayward

Send us Fan MailThe ATO says unpaid tax from small business has more than doubled in the past 4 years and they are not happy.  Today we look at the exposure, the risk and the benefit of being ahead of your tax liabilities to avoid the threat of insolvency as the government pursue their pound of flesh.  We also reflect on the top 5 online news stories as read by you.    A discussion around staying ahead of regulators on environmental, water and energy usage in pools.  We review how business is engaging in an industry driven program to reduce greenwashing and increase consumer and government confidence in our commitment to environmental best practice. For you free industry news updates and SPLASH! Magazine copy simply go to:https://www.splash.online/subscribeWith thanks to our sponsors:FluidraAIS WaterPentairHayward

Send us Fan MailThe new issue of SPLASH! is out and ready to read.  The cover feature  is AI in the Pool Industry and today we try to engage AI with limited success.   Always an interesting discussion to see if imminent changes are a threat or indeed an opportunity.We do find success though taking a look in brief at the magazine content together.  Also, an interview from Daena Bougoure-Latchford who leads the industry drive towards consumers via the Pool & Spa Lifestyle brand.    Join Daena as she speaks with a marketing agency representing a major sponsor of the new TV program about how marketing, messaging and education has made a massive impact on this brands growth. Here we go.For you free industry news updates and SPLASH! Magazine copy simply go to:https://www.splash.online/subscribeWith thanks to our sponsors:FluidraAIS WaterPentairHayward

Send us Fan MailVery special to be joined by full time pool industry champion and sometimes podcast host Luke Daly. In this episode we take a look at how consumers are engaging with our product offerings via the consumer shows in 2024.  We discuss whether consumers are turning up at all, if they are, are they ready to spend or are they pulling back in response to a tightening economy.  A reminder on the last days to nominate for industry awards for 2024 and to register for the Tax webinar because tax is not sexy, but paying as little as possible sure is.A small preview into a massive event.... SPLASH! Trade Expo 2024!For you free industry news updates and SPLASH! Magazine copy simply go to:https://www.splash.online/subscribeWith thanks to our sponsors:FluidraAIS WaterPentairHayward

Send us Fan MailWith stagnating or arguably contracting economic conditions continuing for the foreseeable future, is it really worth investing in advertising, branding and consumer engagement?   We unpack this question with a zoom in on the recent Perth Pool & Spa Consumer Expo in WA where the January 2024 local state figures show that, unemployment rose,  retail prices contracted and overall spending was down.  Surely spending a chunk of marketing budget in that economic environment on trying to engage a consumer is foolish and wasteful.  Let's find out.We also cover some other industry news and reveal more about the upcoming SPLASH! 2024 Expo.  You really do not want to miss this.For you free industry news updates and SPLASH! Magazine copy simply go to:https://www.splash.online/subscribeWith thanks to our sponsors:FluidraAIS WaterPentairHayward

Send us Fan Mail'Time Sensitive Tax Planning' are probably 4 words that have not considered compelling or sexy.  Today with the help of Ben from Inspire Accountants we tell you why this topic is a  compelling one.  If you want to pay more tax , or be less informed and less profitable and secure then give this one a miss.  If you do want to minimise tax and maximise your sustainable profitability then this is for you.Ready. Set. SPLASH!For you free industry news updates and SPLASH! Magazine copy simply go to:https://www.splash.online/subscribeWith thanks to our sponsors:FluidraAIS WaterPentairHayward

Send us Fan MailWhat a privilege to launch into a new year full of hopes, plans and no doubt it's share of challenges to be overcome.   In our first SPLASH! Podcast for the year we have some exciting announcements and interesting insights to what lies ahead.  Watch out for a new mega consumer show coming to Melbourne in February that we tell you a little more about.We reveal the new media brand in the industry stable to further strengthen our message to industry and government in commercial aquatics and leisure.   We also review the the economic outlook and predictions for Australia as expected from an economic expert who makes some surprising predictions. Thank you again for joining us today.Ready. Set . SPLASH!For you free industry news updates and SPLASH! Magazine copy simply go to:https://www.splash.online/subscribeWith thanks to our sponsors:FluidraAIS WaterPentairHayward