In Episode 173 of the Pool Nation Podcast  Pool Nation Podcast – Episode 173: "The Power of Goal-Setting in Business" Welcome to the Pool Nation Podcast! In this episode, we dive into the invaluable insights from Episode 173 of the Pool Nation Podcast, where we explored the critical role of setting business goals and strategies. This episode is a goldmine for anyone looking to steer their business towards success and growth. 1. The Importance of Setting Goals in Business Setting goals provides direction and focus, aligning efforts and priorities. It ensures everyone in the company, like Zac's team, is working towards common objectives. 2. Measuring Success Through Goals As Zac highlighted, goals are vital tools for measuring success and performance. They help monitor the effectiveness of strategies and track progress towards larger objectives. 3. Motivation and Employee Engagement John emphasized how setting and achieving goals can significantly boost employee motivation. It gives them a concrete target, leading to job satisfaction and eliminating uncertainties. 4. The Role of Goals in Resource Allocation Edgar discussed how clear goals aid in efficient resource allocation, ensuring teams are focused and motivated. This is essential for operations and for tackling new challenges. 5. Goals as a Roadmap for Growth and Development Goals encourage innovation and trying new things, pushing businesses and individuals out of their comfort zones, leading to new opportunities and avoiding complacency. 6. Enhancing Market Competitiveness through Goal Setting Staying competitive, especially in challenging times like COVID, requires goal-oriented strategies. This approach helps in navigating supply chain issues and staying ahead in the market. 7. Risk Management and Goal-Setting Identifying and managing potential risks is easier with clear goals, as Zac pointed out. This proactive approach is crucial for steady business progression. 8. Building Confidence Among Business Owners and Investors Goals can significantly boost the confidence of stakeholders, showing a commitment to progress and success. This applies to partnerships and solo ventures alike. Conclusion: Episode 173 of the Pool Nation Podcast has clearly outlined the indispensability of goal-setting in business. Whether it's for motivating teams, measuring success, managing resources, or steering the business towards long-term sustainability, goals are the backbone of any successful venture. Stay tuned for our next episode where we delve deeper into creating SMART goals for your business!

In Episode 172 of the Pool Nation Podcast we do a deep dive in the the current state of the industry and talk about the trends in the industry.   Sponsors The SPPA    Ultimate Pool Tools    Blueray XL     Pool Invoice   Aqua Star Raypak    Natural Chemistry   Heritage Pool Supply

In Episode 171 of the Pool Nation Podcast Edgar and John catch up after John being out the previous week. They chat about being off during thanksgiving, and John shares if Edgar was a good influence or bad influence with John's big purchase. Download and Listen   Sponsors The SPPA    Ultimate Pool Tools    Blueray XL     Pool Invoice   Aqua Star Raypak    Natural Chemistry   Heritage Pool Supply

In Episode 170 of the Pool Nation Podcast we talk about the winners of the Pool Nation Awards 2023 and we talk about the Pool Nation Boot Camp at the International Pool Spa Patio Expo in Vegas. Sponsors The SPPA    Ultimate Pool Tools    Blueray XL     Pool Invoice   Aqua Star Raypak    Natural Chemistry   Heritage Pool Supply

In Episode 169 of the Pool Nation Podcast we talk to Haley, Scott and Jared with Aqua Magazine. They share some current trends in the Industry and talk about their next event. The Aqua Live Leadership Retreat.   Sponsors The SPPA    Ultimate Pool Tools    Blueray XL     Pool Invoice   Aqua Star Raypak    Natural Chemistry   Heritage Pool Supply

In Episode 168 of the Pool Nation Podcast we answer your business question, and do a deep dive into selling techniques and Ozone.   Sponsors The SPPA    Ultimate Pool Tools    Blueray XL     Pool Invoice   Aqua Star Raypak    Natural Chemistry   Heritage Pool Supply

In Episode 167 of the Pool Nation Podcast we talk to Dom Mondi Executive Director of NESPA. We talk about his journey into the industry their foundation and the Atlantic City Show powered by NESPA.   Sponsors The SPPA    Ultimate Pool Tools    Blueray XL     Pool Invoice   Aqua Star Raypak    Natural Chemistry   Heritage Pool Supply

In Episode 166 of the Pool Nation Podcast we talk to Kris and Megan with the PSP Expo that will be taking place in In Las Vegas November 10 -15th. We talk about all of the education, including the Pool Nation Boot Camp, the Welcome Party, Pool Nation Awards and everything they have in store at the show. Sponsors The SPPA     Ultimate Pool Tools     Blueray XL     Pool Invoice    AquaStar Pool Products Raypak  Natural Chemistry  Heritage Pool Supply 

In Episode 1365 of the Pool Nation Podcast we talk to David Jones National Training Manager for Hayward Pool Products. David teaches the Automation Classes at the Pool Nation Boot Camps, and we talk about his journey in the industry and what they have in store for us at the Vegas Boot Camp training classes.   Sponsors The SPPA      BluerayXL    Ultimate Pool Tools     Pool Invoice    AquaStar Pool Products        Raypak      Heritage Pool Supply  

In Episode 164 of the Pool Nation Podcast we talk to Mike Farley and Kevin Woodhurst as they launch their podcast Poolside Perspective Podcast. A podcast dedicated to the design and build side of the industry. Sponsors The SPPA   Ultimate Pool Tools  Blueray XL   Pool Invoice   AquaStar  Natural Chemistry  Raypak  Heritage Pool Supply

In Episode 163 of the Pool Nation Podcast we talk to Kristen Melo and Abby Crosby with Preserve Pools. They share their journey in the pool industry and how they are trying to change the industry.   Sponsors The SPPA   Ultimate Pool Tools   Blueray XL    Pool Invoice   AquaStar  Natural Chemistry   Raypak    Heritage Pool Supply 

In Episode 162 of the Pool Nation Podcast we talk to the women that have been nominated for the 30 Under 40 Woman of the year at the Pool Nation Awards.   Sponsors The SPPA   Ultimate Pool Tools   Blueray XL   Pool Invoice    AquaStar Biolab     Raypak   Heritage Pool Supply 

In Episode 161 of the Pool Nation Podcast Edgar, Zac and John start the podcast but it quickly turns into a therapy session. A must listen to podcast.   Sponsors The SPPA   Ultimate Pool Tools    Blueray XL    Pool Invoice  Natural Chemistry AquaStar Pool Products   Raypak    Heritage Pool Supply Group

Episode 160 of the Pool Nation Podcast Zac, John and Edgar share the nominees for the 2023 Pool Nation Awards. They talk about the new categories, and talk about Hasa's Pool Nation After Party.   Sponsors The SPPA   Ultimate Pool Tools    Pool Invoice    Blueray XL   AquaStar Pool Products Natural Chemistry    Raypak      Heritage Pool Supply

In Episode 159 of the Pool Nation Podcast the women take over the podcast and talk to Stacey Gearhart the GM of Raypak. They talk about her journey  in the pool industry, her successes and failures and  tips and trick to mentor her employees.   Sponsors The SPPA     Ultimate Pool Tools    Pool Invoice   Blueray XL   AquaStar Pool Products Natural Chemistry     Raypak    Heritage Pool Supply

In Episode 158 of the Pool Nation Podcast we talk about the first ever Pool Nation Boot Camp that took place at The Pool Boys new headquarters in Houston. We talk about the classes, courses and the next boot camp.   Sponsors The SPPA   Ultimate Pool Tools   Pool Invoice   Blueray XL  AquaStar Pool Products Natural Chemistry   Raypak    Heritage Pool Supply

In Episode 157 of the Pool Nation Podcast we answer some business questions and talk about business seasonality and how to adjust for it. We also talk about attracting new customers and the steps you can take to minimize expenses and increase your  business efficiency during the early stages of you business.   Sponsors The SPPA   Blueray XL  Pool Invoice  Ultimate Pool Tools   AquaStar Natural Chemistry   Raypak   Heritage Pool Supply

In Episode 155 of the Pool Nation Podcast we talk about what Customer Analysis is and how to incorporate that data into your business strategy. We break down the different types of customers and share how big companies analyze customers and incorporate it into their sales strategies and revenue strategies.   Sponsors The SPPA     Ultimate Pool Tool   Pool Invoice    Blueray XL    AquaStar Pool Products Natural Chemistry     Raypak     Heritage Pool Supply

In Episode 155 Pool Nation Podcast we answer your pool business questions and do a deep dive into commercial pools, how pool pros quote them, the benefits and the challenges.   Sponsors The SPPA     Ultimate Pool Tools    Pool Invoice    Blueray XL AquaStar Pool Products   Natural Chemistry   Raypak    Heritage Pool Products  

In Episode 154 of the Pool Nation Podcast we talk to Danielle Bahr with the SPPA. She shares her journey into the pool industry and how she created the SPPA. Sponsors The SPPA   Ultimate Pool Tool     Blueray XL    Pool Invoice AquaStar Pool Products    Natural Chemistry    Raypak    Heritage Pool Supply

In Episode 153 of the Pool Nation Podcast we talk about the Pool Nation Awards Nominations. We talk about the categories that the pool pros have chosen for the 2023 Pool Nation Awards   Sponsors The SPPA     Ultimate Pool Tools    Blueray XL    Pool Invoice   Natural Chemistry AquaStar Pool Products    Raypak    Heritage Pool Supply

In Episode 152 of the Pool Nation Podcast we talk to Steve Barnes and Todd Pieri about their new game changing PureStar Ozone System. The talk about the ease of use, installation and self contained system that is very easy to install.   Sponsors The SPPA    Ultimate Pool Tools    Blueray XL     Pool Invoice AquaStar    Natural Chemistry    Raypak      Heritage Pool Supply

In Episode 151 of the Pool Nation Podcast we talk about the first Pool Nation Boot Camp that will be held August 18 and 19, 2023 in Houston, TX at the Pool Boys new headquarters. Download and listen to the classes and education we will be doing.   Sponsors   The SPPA       Ultimate Pool Tools   Blueray XL     Pool Invoice     AquaStar Natural Chemistry     Raypak    Heritage Pool Supply

In Episode 150 of the Pool Nation Podcast we talk to Deborah Martin owner of the Pool Medic Pool Service. She shares her journey in the industry and shares some great business advice.  Sponsors The SPPA    Ultimate Pool Tools     Pool Invoice   Blueray XL AquaStar Pool Products    Natural Chemistry   Raypak    Heritage Pool Supply

In Episode 149 of the Pool Nation Podcast we talk to Chris Mele and Michelle Watson Pool Nation's Pool Guy and Pool Girl of the Year.   Sponsors The SPPA   Ultimate Pool Tools     Blueray XL     Pool Invoice AquaStar    Natural Chemistry     Raypak     Heritage Pool Supply 

In Episode 148 of the Pool Nation Podcast we talk to Todd Pieri and Steve Barnes with AquaStar Pool Products. We talk about their drive to change the industry one product at a time. They share some of the products they are coming out with and they talk about their new variable speed pump.   Sponsors The SPPA    Ultimate Pool Tools   Pool Invoice   Blueray XL   AquaStar   Natural Chemistry     Raypak      Heritage Pool Supply

In Episode 147 of the Pool Nation Podcast, Alicia Stephens, Director of Training and Education for BioLab, shares her wealth of knowledge and experience in the pool industry. Join us  as Alicia shares her remarkable path in the ever-evolving pool industry. With unwavering passion, she unveils insights on the art of training and sheds light on the awe-inspiring transformations that have shaped the industry over the past 23 years. Get ready as Alicia Stephens takes the helm, steering us through a captivating discussion that will leave you inspired, informed, and excited about our amazing industry. Tune in and prepare to be immersed in a pool-centric adventure like no other.   Sponsors The SPPA     Ultimate Pool Tools    Pool Invoice     Blueray XL AquaStar Pool Products     Natural Chemistry       Raypak        Heritage Pool Supply  

In Episode 146 of the Pool Nation Podcast Edgar, Zac and John talk about what to look for when hiring your first employee.   Sponsors The SPPA   Ultimate Pool Tools    Blueray XL   Pool Inovoice AquaStar Pool Products   Natural Chemistry   Raypak   Heritage Pool Supply

In episode 145 of the Pool Nation Podcast we talk about how to approach risk taking and decision making as a business owner. And some of the most important lessons you've learned along the way.   Sponsors The SPPA   Ultimate Pool Tools    Pool Invoice     Blueray XL AquaStar Pool Product    Natural Chemistry    Raypak    Heritage Pool Supply

In Episode 144 of the Pool Nation Podcast we talk about our crazy week. Zac gets notified that he is deceased, Edgar's email along with the Pool Nation Instagram account gets hacked and John's house catches fire. Its been a crazy, crazy week, but they are sharing their stories.   Sponsors The SPPA     Ultimate Pool Tools     Pool Invoice    Blueray XL AquaStar Pool Products      Natural Chemistry    Raypak      Heritage Pool Supply

In Episode 143 of the Pool Nation Podcast we are joined by Janey and answer some of the questions that were sent in, but first we get a bit side tracked and John takes us back in time to his high school days with Janey, and Edgar talks about a stabbing and 4 cars. Its a must listen to podcast. Sponsors The SPPA    Ultimate Pool Tools       Blueray XL    Pool Invoice   AquaStar Pool Products     Natural Chemistry     Raypak     Heritage Pool Supply

In Episode 142 of the Pool Nation Podcast Edgar, Zac and John answer your questions on CYA and about how  to how do I grow without creating enemies in the local community?    Sponsors   The SPPA    Ultimate Pool Tools    Pool Invoice      Blueray XL     AquaStar Pool Products Natural Chemistry      Raypak    Heritage Pool Supply 

In Episode 141 of the Pool Nation Podcast we talk to Ted Lawrence the VP of Pro Brand Sales at Biolab. Ted has over 33 years experience in the pool industry. We talk about the retail side of the business and talk about the trends of service to retail, and also retail to service.   He shares many fascinating aspects of the retail business and the keys to success you are planning to add retail to your service business.   Sponsors The SPPA   Ultimate Pool Tools     Pool Invoice     Blueray XL     AquaStar Pool Products Natural Chemistry    Raypak    Heritage Pool Supply 

In Episode 140 of the Pool Nation Podcast Edgar, Zac and John answer your questions you sent in via the Pool Man University App. We talk about testing borates, chlorine deliveries, and pricing weekly service, what is too much, and if single polers should charge a premium.   Sponsors The SPPA     Ultimate Pool Tools     Pool Invoice       Blueray XL      Aqua Star Pool Products Natural Chemistry        Raypak      Heritage Pool Supply

In Episode 139 of the Pool Nation Podcast, we talk to Akshaya and Brad Duncan with Raypak. We talk about their journey in the industry, and we talk about Raypak's new Avia Heater. They talk about their new technology Nitek and how they built the heater from the ground up.     Sponsors   The SPPA     Ultimate Pool Tools      Pool Invoice    Blueray Xl       Aqua Star Pool Products      Natural Chemistry     Raypak      Heritage Pool Supply

In Episode 138 Pool Nation Podcast we talk to Kathi Belcourt with Aqua Tech and she came to visit us in Texas all the way from Canada. We get to hear her journey and how pool pros do business in Canada. Sponsors The SPPA    Ultimate Pool Tools    Pool Invoice    Blueray XL AquaStar Pool Products     Natural Chemistry    Raypak      Heritage Pool Supply 

In Episode 137 of the Pool Nation Podcast we talk about all the pool pros we connected with at the Western, the Pool Nation Trainings and the Pool Man University.   Sponsors The SPPA   Ultimate Pool Tools    Pool Invoice     Blueray XL      AquaStar Pool Products Natural Chemistry       Raypak        Heritage Pool Supply

In Episode 136 of the Pool Nation Podcast we answer your questions. We talk about online rate reviews and Total Dissolved Solids. Sponsors The SPPA     Ultimate Pool Tools    Pool Invoice    Blueray XL     AquaStar Pool Products Natural Chemistry    Raypak   Heritage Pool Supply Group

In Episode 135 of the Pool Nation Podcast we talk about the release of the Pool Man University App. An educational app built for the pool pros in the industry. We share our story of our journey on creating the app and the future of the vision.   Sponsors   The SPPA    Ultimate Pool Tools      Pool Invoice    Blueray Xl AquaStar Pool Products    Natural Chemistry     Raypak     Heritage Pool Supply

In Episode 134 of the Pool Nation Podcast we talk to Eric Nielson the Director of the Western Pool show and owner of Willow Creek Pools. We talk to him about his journey in the pool industry and how he started do pools at a very early age. We also talk about the Western Show in Long Beach. We talk about all of the classes, events and our 10 classes that we will be teaching there.   Sponsors   The SPPA   Ultimate Pool Tools    Pool Invoice     Blueray XL   AquaStar Pool Products Natural Chemistry    Raypak     Heritage Pool Supply 

In Episode 133 of the Pool Nation Podcast we talk to Kim Levin and Robert Rankin with Heritage Pool Supply Group about their new program for the pool pros called PoolTech. The goal of the program is to Empower, Educate, and Elevate Pool Service Professionals. Pool Pros that sign up for the program will be able to get Loyalty Rewards where they will be able to earn certain percent back on purchases in two categories. The first one is a base rewards, where they will earn back on any purchases of any products purchased at Heritage. The second category is PoolTech product reward which will be in addition to the base. If pool pros purchase any products designated PoolTech they will earn on that as well and is on top of the base. Pool Pros will also have access to education, PoolTech Quality Council, and Events & Promotions Sponsors The SPPA    Ultimate Pool Tools   Pool Invoice    Blueray XL    AquaStar Pool Products Natural Chemistry       Raypak         Heritage Pool Supply Group

In Episode 132 of the Pool Nation Podcast John and Edgar talk about taking your customer service from good to great. We talk about the 4 core segments of customer service and then dive into each one of them.   Sponsors The SPPA    Ultimate Pool Tools   Pool Invoice    Blueray XL    AquaStar Pool Products Natural Chemistry   RayPak   Heritage Pool Supply    

In Episode 131 of the Pool Nation Podcast we continue our conversation about customer relations and customer service and how it impacts your bottom line.   Sponsors   The SPPA     Ultimate Pool Tools     Pool Invoice   Blueray XL Aqua Star Pool Products   Natural Chemistry    Raypak   Heritage Pool Supply

In Episode 130 of the Pool Nation Podcast we talk to Jared Schwab from Alpha West about the state of the industry 2023.   Sponsors The SPPA   Ultimate Pool Tools   Pool Invoice  Blueray XL AquaStar Pool Products   Natural Chemistry   Raypak   Heritage Pool Supply

In Episode 129 of the Pool Nation Podcast we talk about the second core segment of your business and talk about customer relations vs customer service.   Sponsors   The SPPA   Ultimate Pool Tools    Pool Invoice   Blueray XL AquaStar Pool Products   Natural Chemistry    Raypak   Heritage Pool Supply

In Episode 128 Pool Nation Podcast Zac and Edgar talk about the second core segment of your business. We dive into customer relations, customer service and how it is tied into customer loyalty.   Sponsors The SPPA    Ultimate Pool Tools     Pool Invoice   Blueray XL AquaStar Pool Products     Natural Chemistry    Heritage Pool Supply Group

In Episode 127 of the Pool Nation Podcast we talk to Kim Levin Vice President of Sales & Marketing, Andrew Petrozziello Chief Operating Officer and Dave Cook President of Heritage Pool Supply Group. Sponsors The SPPA   Ultimate Pool Tools  Pool Invoice   Blueray XL AquaStar Pool Products  Natural Chemistry  Raypak  Heritage Pool Supply Group

In Episode 126 of the Pool Nation Podcast we say goodbye to 2022 and we talk about some of the things we have in store for 2023. We spill some of the Tea and Edgar shares his experience while attending his first BioGuard conference and the amazing people that he met.   Sponsors  The SPPA    Ultimate Pool Tools   Pool Invoice   Blueray XL  AquaStar Pool Products    Natural Chemistry   Raypak      Heritage Pool Supply