Legacy is not given, it's earned.
Key Takeaways
- The higher you climb the ladder, the larger the target on your back.
- Personal experiences can shape our desire to help others.
- Mentorship is crucial in the pool industry.
- The Championship Belt Award symbolizes respect and legacy.
- Insurance premiums are rising, threatening small businesses.
- Chemical supply issues are resurfacing, impacting service delivery.
- Sales tax enforcement is becoming stricter for service industries.
- Documentation and transparency are essential for business survival.
Episode Summary
In this episode of the Talking Pools podcast, Rudy Stankowitz discusses the challenges and triumphs within the pool industry. He reflects on personal experiences with adversity, emphasizes the importance of mentorship, and introduces the exciting new Championship Belt Award for the Mentor of the Year. Rudy also addresses pressing issues such as skyrocketing insurance premiums, a chemical supply crisis, and the looming threat of sales tax enforcement on pool service labor. The conversation is a call to action for pool professionals to support one another and navigate these challenges together.
Episode Chapters
- 00:00 Introduction and Personal Reflections
- 04:59 Celebrating Mentorship in the Pool Industry
- 07:49 The Rising Challenge of Insurance Premiums
- 12:27 Navigating Chemical Supply Issues
- 21:05 Sales Tax Enforcement in the Pool Industry
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