Deborah Martin, 39
Deborah Martin inherited a passion for pools from her father and uncle, and she couldn’t have wished for anything better.
Level-Up Your Business
Tap into the brain trust at the International Pool | Spa | Patio ExpoNovember 5-7, 2019 at the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center in New Orleans Mingle and Strategize Networking with other professionals in our industry provides the opportunity for bouncing ideas off each other, learning from others’ successes (and mishaps) and bringing together a…
Real Cost of Show Purchases
Going to trade shows is always so exciting. You get to preview new product lines from suppliers, and discover many new products and services. As you walk the show, it is easy to think this or that product might increase your sales in the coming year. And it might! However, before you start placing orders,…
It’s About Connection
Finding the value in trade show networking to benefit your business By Michelle L. Cramer In 1996, Tom Landi and his wife, Jennifer, purchased what would become Landi Pools & Games out of Vineland, New Jersey. Tom Landi recalls that, at the time, they lacked knowledge of the products and equipment available to the industry….
Where Do You Ask for Help?
If you had been married 25 years and were having relationship problems, would you schedule an appointment with a 21-year-old college graduate? I have a hunch the advice provided wouldn’t help a lot. On the other hand, suggestions from an older couple probably would. Last year, I spent three days providing free coaching sessions for…
Trade Show Pros, Cons and Tips
Jennifer Clements Pla-Mor Pools Mechanicsville, Virginia What do you love, or hate, about industry trade shows? I have always enjoyed attending industry trade shows. It’s exciting walking the showroom floor looking for the latest, greatest innovation to make our work easier, or our customer’s pool more fun. It is also a valuable opportunity to have…
The Pool & Spa Show
ATLANTIC CITY, NEW JERSEY CONFERENCE JAN. 22 TO 26 SHOW JAN. 24 TO 26 EXHIBIT FLOOR HOURS TUESDAY AND WEDNESDAY – 11 A.M. TO 5 P.M. THURSDAY – 10 A.M. TO 2 P.M. WELCOME PARTY MONDAY, JAN. 23 7 TO 10 P.M. Bally’s Saloon Bar This upscale watering hole is a new addition to…