SPLASH! Podcast

Today we discuss safety and standards, in particular the AS1926.1 Fencing Standard. We look at an unfolding story about potentially flawed processes within a  Sydney council inspection program.We also look a the latest Business Rick Index from CreditorWatch and discuss the impacts on business into 2024 generally and more specifically our industry. Plus a friendly reminder to book your accommodation and team into the biggest industry event even in the southern hemisphere - SPLASH! Trade Expo 2024.  Check it out at  www.splash.online/expoReady. Set. SPLASH!For you free industry news updates and SPLASH! Magazine copy simply go to:https://www.splashmagazine.com.au/subscribeWith thanks to our sponsors:FluidraAIS WaterPentair

We are celebrating the 150th issue of SPLASH! just released and coming out to all of our valued subscribers.  If you are on subscribed get you latest digital copy today at splash.online. We take a look at a couple of new industry announcements including a new era for the Master Pool Builders brand and what it means for you.  We also gain access to a freshly launched online learning program to assist newbies in getting up to speed quickly.The latest 2023 Drowning Report is out and we reveal what it means for pools and spas.Plus a friendly reminder to book your accommodation and team into the biggest industry event even in the southern hemisphere - SPLASH! Trade Expo 2024.  Check it out at  www.splash.online/expoReady. Set. SPLASH!For you free industry news updates and SPLASH! Magazine copy simply go to:https://www.splashmagazine.com.au/subscribeWith thanks to our sponsors:FluidraAIS WaterPentair

Another week and another public holiday for the hard working sports obsessed citizens of Victoria as they celebrate the 'race that stops a nation'.  The Reserve Bank of Australia also celebrated the day by giving the population a 25 basis points rise to increase the cash rate to its highest level since 2011.  What does this all mean for our industry? Well it depends on how you consider where value is stored. We also talk about the increase in recovery pools/spas/treatments for elite and everyday athletes and review some of the multi-use high level facilities around Australia use by by our athletes.Plus a friendly reminder to book your accommodation and team into the biggest industry event even in the southern hemisphere - SPLASH! Trade Expo 2024.  Check it out at  www.splash.online/expoReady. Set. SPLASH!For you free industry news updates and SPLASH! Magazine copy simply go to:https://www.splashmagazine.com.au/subscribeWith thanks to our sponsors:FluidraAIS WaterPentair

We continue our dive into the changing landscape of business.  A new release from the 'Small Business Matters Report' reveals some alarming statistics for small business owners and ongoing financial viability.  In this episode we also look a the growing need and demand for pool renovations and the options available and tying in to larger landscaping projects.And we continue our look into Australian manufacturing with a special look at AIS Water who turned 30 years old this year and continue to innovate and expand.   As well as other news to keep you informed and inspired.Ready. Set. SPLASH!For you free industry news updates and SPLASH! Magazine copy simply go to:https://www.splashmagazine.com.au/subscribeWith thanks to our sponsors:FluidraAIS WaterPentair

It's always a good week when the latest and by default greatest issue ever of SPLASH! shows up on my doorstep and in the inbox!   Today we discuss the latest Cordell Construction data, review the Top 5 online news stories and have a quick look at some of the industry happenings with expansions, conferences and acquisitions.Our deep dive today is construction focused around the challenges of fixed price contracts, continued inflationary pressure and a tightening market.  We review a recent interview with Gulshan Gupta from Inspire Accountants on how to navigate these challenges.Ready. Set. SPLASH!For you free industry news updates and SPLASH! Magazine copy simply go to:https://www.splashmagazine.com.au/subscribeWith thanks to our sponsors:FluidraAIS WaterPentair

There has been a lot of talk about a constricted, reducing, restricting, reducing (insert negative synonym here) economy and consumer spend.  Yet, house prices are holding in some places and continuing to rise in many others and there has been significant wage growth, yes, offset by inflation,    There is also the prediction of a long hot summer and in may parts we are already seeing signs of this emerging.  We take a look at  what should we expect, how should we positioned and how can we help consumers enjoy their sunny hours and summer days ahead?We also release an interview with the recently appointed Managing Director for Hayward Australia, Robert Emmett.Ready. Set. SPLASH!For you free industry news updates and SPLASH! Magazine copy simply go to:https://www.splashmagazine.com.au/subscribeWith thanks to our sponsors:FluidraAIS WaterPentair

Clark Rubber CEO, Anthony Grice joins the podcast from the recent Clark Rubber Franchise Convention in Cairns. Anthony explains why Clark Rubber are so invested in ensuring every location retains trained and qualified staff as per the certification pathways.  Is it for attracting and retaining staff, increased professionalism or is there something else?We also take some time to interview the new chair of the Aquatic and Recreation Institute  (ARI) NSW, Marco Blanco who reflects on the challenges past and the opportunities that lay ahead.Ready. Set. SPLASH!For you free industry news updates and SPLASH! Magazine copy simply go to:https://www.splashmagazine.com.au/subscribeWith thanks to our sponsors:FluidraAIS WaterPentair

In an industry that loves the big story, have we got news for you with the biggest acquisition in several years now underway.     We uncover the detail around this and will continue  to bring more information in coming weeks as the details and changes unfold.   Also, there is something different about the professional trade industry brand that we reveal today too.Ready. Set. SPLASH!For you free industry news updates and SPLASH! Magazine copy simply go to:https://www.splashmagazine.com.au/subscribeWith thanks to our sponsors:FluidraAIS WaterPentair

Should you increase your share of budget allocation to marketing spend in a retracting market space? The answer according to research and best practice  is yes... but there is more to it. Today we talk with expert, Cam Bailey who has been working behind the scenes with our industry to ensure brands are positioned for growth and untangling the mire of marketing confusion.  Our conversation reveals the power of effective audience targeting with cut through campaigns that are less cost and more measured results than many business think is possible.    Cam's ground breaking approach  provides a simple way to  understanding your audience, target them and develop engagement.Ready. Set. SPLASH!For you free industry news updates and SPLASH! Magazine copy simply go to:https://www.splashmagazine.com.au/subscribeWith thanks to our sponsors:FluidraAIS WaterPentair

It seems every other day another builder is going bust.  The economy changed during covid and is changing again rapidly post.  Why are some business failing to navigate the change and fall into the pit of insolvency?   We review our recent conversation with a small business professional accountant who provides 5 tips for small business to remain solvent through the economic uncertainties and changes.We also hear about some incoming exciting updates and changes to SPLASH! website, and the SPLASH! Trade Expo coming up in just over 12 months.Ready. Set, SPLASH!For you free industry news updates and SPLASH! Magazine copy simply go to:https://www.splashmagazine.com.au/subscribeWith thanks to our sponsors:FluidraAIS WaterPentair 

The best way to predict the future?  You'll have to listen in to this podcast to find out and discover what recent announcement is making massive news in our industry.  News from industry, for industry including a huge announcement from the peak body.  We also talk with New Zealand and reveal the winner of the national NZ Pool of The Year.  David also picks a new fight with industry so get get ready to pick a side.Ready. Set. SPLASH! For you free industry news updates and SPLASH! Magazine copy simply go to:https://www.splashmagazine.com.au/subscribeWith thanks to our sponsors:FluidraAIS WaterPentair

It only happens six times a year but what a good day it is when it happens!  It's revealing, inspiring and informative. Yes, the new edition of SPLASH! went out recently and we take a quick look at the industry trends, news and new product. We review the Top 5 Online News Stories that you have created for the last couple of months.  And a very insightful interview with FLUIDRA Managing Director for APAC, Stephen Matysaik. We talk industry growth, retraction, trends, innovation, acquisitions and more.Ready. Set. SPLASH! For you free industry news updates and SPLASH! Magazine copy simply go to:https://www.splashmagazine.com.au/subscribeWith thanks to our sponsors:FluidraAIS WaterPentair

Grab your Akubra and get ready for a road trip to the NSW bush for the Country Pool Managers conference. The voices may be a little quieter and the accents a little broader but the challenges in managing the consumer, the facilities and the business are all too similar.   As is often the case the reserved but considered voice of those in the country sounds a warning that should be heeded by those on the coast and the in the cities.  What affects them now may affect us in the years ahead. Our interviews today really are an apt culmination to the discussion we have been deliberating on trying to  determining if experience trumps a qualification. I encourage you to lean in, listen and connect with our cousins calling from the country.Ready. Set. SPLASH! For you free industry news updates and SPLASH! Magazine copy simply go to:https://www.splashmagazine.com.au/subscribeWith thanks to our sponsors:FluidraAIS WaterPentair

What do a moustache, a Michelangelo masterpiece  and industry qualifications have in common? Find out in this podcast.Also, are consumers still interested in making the investment into a new pool, spa or renovation?  We review the results of the recent consumer expo in the ever consistent Adelaide market to find out.   Plus, we hear from the Managing Director of ALT who are responsible for a huge amount of pools installed each year, about consumer trends, the need for qualifications creating career pathways and the shift back to innovation post covid.   Ready. Sets SPLASH!For you free industry news updates and SPLASH! Magazine copy simply go to:https://www.splashmagazine.com.au/subscribeWith thanks to our sponsors:FluidraAIS WaterPentair

Is the fast track to success a recognised qualification or is it experience that only comes with time and hard learned lessons along the way? Is one more important towards success than the other?  We continue to explore this with insightful interviews today from around the grounds.  An interview with Brendan Butler whose experience in manufacturing is almost matchless, plus we talk with the Managing Director of BWT, Craig Buchanan who shares the experience of the F1 event in Melbourne recently and we hear from CEO of the Institute  for Research and Learning, Spiros Dassakis about a new kickstarter program.What is your winning formula?Tio find out more about 'The Kickstarter Program' visit: Institute of Research & LearningFor you free industry news updates and SPLASH! Magazine copy simply go to:https://www.splashmagazine.com.au/subscribeWith thanks to our sponsors:FluidraAIS WaterPentair

The fight continues as we ask industry if experience is more important than a qualification - or visa vera?  On this episode David interviews Emily McNeil,  the Executive Officer the Australian Swim Schools Association whose members utalise the products that you design, build and maintain.   We also speak with Michelle Marks in NZ about how the community and local industry affected by the recent cyclone is recovering from the devasting event.For you free industry news updates and SPLASH! Magazine copy simply go to:https://www.splashmagazine.com.au/subscribeWith thanks to our sponsors:FluidraAIS WaterPentair

 You can't promote the award winning product/person/process/project that you don't win.  You don't win the award that you don't enter.    Today we provide you with skills and information to prevent you experiencing the imminent feeling of RHOMO that awaits all those who fail to enter the Awards of Excellence . The April 11 2023 deadline looms.  RHOMO is far more painful and dangerous than FOMO and has far longer lasting consequences.  Don't get caught out.In the first of more debates to come, David starts a fight between those in our industry who believe experience is more valuable than a qualification.  It's an important question that will impact our future and our recognition with governments, attracting talent and being relevant to the consumer at large.    Pick a side and let's fight.  Ready. Set. SPLASH!If you have not received your free copy simply go to:https://www.splashmagazine.com.au/subscribeWith thanks to our sponsors:AIS WaterPentairFluidra

We welcome back the familiar voice of Luke Daly to discuss the investment that has been made to create the industry awards season that you don't want to miss.We also briefly preview the new SPLASH! magazine and take a look at several new products that have recently been released too,If you have not received your free copy simply go to:https://www.splashmagazine.com.au/subscribe#designerbeadcrete #EvolutionW&L #DaisyPoolCovers #PoolSystems #Pentair #Fairland #SPASAAwards With thanks to our sponsors:AIS WaterPentairFluidra

It's consumer show time again but are consumers still interested?   Are they spooked by high interest rates and a slowing economy with increasing inflationary pressures?  While in WA at the Perth Pool, Spa & Outdoor Expo, we talk with Aquatic Leisure Technologies Director, Lynley Papineau to find out how the consumer is responding in and crystal ball into the future.    We take a dive into the boom/bust cycle of WA and discuss if WA may now be demonstrating more stability that the east coast economy. We also take a look at more industry acquisitions, human movement and other expansions.  As always there is plenty to hear, learn and be informed about in the SPLASH! world.And yes, top five online news stories are back.Ready. Set. SPLASH!

We take a look at the recent consumer pool and spa expo in Melbourne that was run in partnership by MPBAA (former SPASA Vic) and SPASA.  Was is a success? What happens now?We take a look in brief at court case in NZ where a local council has been found negligent around it's barrier certifications and homeowners have been awarded damages.Plus, an interview with recently appointed Poolwerx CEO, Nic Brill.  We discuss the recent investment from Norwest, consumer and industry trends and the future for Poolwerx.Ready. Set . SPLASH!