It seems like you’re asked to provide a review nearly everywhere you visit. Leave the doctor’s office? You have a text before you’re even out the door, and then you get several more reminders. Order something online? Email follow-ups. Take an online class? At least a few nudges, with the promise that they’re anonymous.
For Averi Edwards, the pool industry was simply part of the background as she grew up — something her dad did while she was busy figuring out where she wanted to go. “Throughout my childhood and teen years, the thought of working for him or with or around swimming pools never crossed my mind,” she says.
Town & Country Pools in Magnolia, Texas, is celebrating over five decades of helping Texans bring their outdoor dreams to life.
As the industry has flourished with increased demand, so has manufacturing and accessories. However, one important aspect that hasn’t evolved is the sales role. Sales development is skill development. The sales career needs a higher level of expectation and opportunity.
Deciding to take a break after college graduation, Renee Porter switched gears from her degree in science and went into commercial insurance. She started working for her “bonus mom,” Jeannette Blanton, in 2010.
Shain Black’s remarkable journey as he aspires to leave a lasting impact on the industry and guide the next generation of pool professionals.