Industry News
Becoming the preferred Pool and Spa Company
Working in the pool industry can be tedious but indisputably rewarding. Therefore, you have to know how to stay relevant in the industry. You can do this by showing your clientele that you can offer solutions to their pool and spa problems. Consequently, you will manage to portray expertise and, in turn, enhance your brand reputation. And it’s in the little things you do. It’s all about how to address the queries, fears, and doubts of your clients. Remember that your brand reputation mostly depends on your client’s feedback. Establishing a strong rapport with your customers requires you to do more than just informing them about your pool and spa products. You have to make your customers love your products. It would be best if you found something that will keep bringing back your customers. Often, most companies do this by coming up with a unique value proposition. In this article, we look at some of the things you should do to establish an extensive customer base for your pool and spa company.

How do you become a renowned pool and spa company?
Quality services and products:
It is crucial to offer high-quality services and products. It would be best if you were sure that what you are providing to your clients offers value for money. Once you do this, you will get positive customer reviews, increase your brand visibility and expand your business. Besides, staff members are always happy to work where there are quality services and products. It makes their sales conversation much easier since they know what they pitch to the client is distinctive.
Offer flexibility:
You have to be flexible if you have a pool and spa company. What does this mean? Simply put, be available when your customers are available. More often than not, your customers will want to come to your showroom at any time of the day as well as on Sundays. So, always focus on what your clients want rather than what you think they want.
Indulge in charitable projects:
You can win your clients’ hearts by taking part in charitable work. Some people get moved when they hear that your company seeks to better society. And even if they don’t like your products, they will end up buying them to support the charitable project. Moreover, it feels nice to help out. So, if you have a few coins to spare, take part in a charitable organization.
Provide excellent customer service:
Nearly 75% of customers fall in love with brands because they portray excellent customer service. So, ensure that all your staff members are well trained in this. You have to be friendly and courteous to your customers. In turn, you deliver 100% customer satisfaction.
Practice listening skills when it comes to the customer:
Regardless of your experience in the pool industry, it always helps when you listen to what the customer has to say. Hear out all their requirements and adhere to them. It would be best if you set up a meeting with your customers. Here, listen to what they want. Then, you can advise them on the way forward. Doing this helps you boost 100% customer satisfaction.
Solutions to existing problems:
You can always make your brand exceptional if you develop solutions to problems before anyone else does. Thus, it would be best if you conduct extensive research on the pool and spa industry. Identify the requirements of most customers. You can do this using questionnaires and interviews. After getting the results, come up with a fantastic solution to the problem. This way, you create an extensive clientele for yourself.
Be quick to respond and act:
No one loves delays in their projects. Therefore, you have to find a way to offer immediate replies. You can do this by creating a duty shift for your staff members. Try to find the best way you can provide instant replies to your customers. Additionally, always deliver before the client’s deadlines. Otherwise, you might get your company into trouble with a bad review.
Safeguard the environment:
Another way to become a pool and spa company that your customers fall in love with is by protecting the environment. We live in an era where environmental degradation is a common thing. If you show people that your products are safe for the environment, they will buy them without overthinking the costs. It will help if you inform your target population of the distinctive advantages and downsides of these products. Needless to say, tell them why they should choose environmentally friendly products over the standard products.
Becoming a pool and spa company that your customers fall in love with requires you to incorporate certain skills. When it comes to winning a sale, it is not always about your products/services. Remember, the goal here is to establish a strong rapport with your customers to expand your clientele. So, make sure you portray excellent customer service and professionalism when dealing with your customers.
Industry News
JED Pool Tools Receives Excellence Award
JED Pool Tools, manufacturer of swimming pool maintenance equipment and accessories, was pleased to recently receive a ‘Customer Excellence Award’ from Estes Freight company, the largest privately held freight transportation company in North America. This award recognizes customers that demonstrate strong shipment values, revenue growth, and foster a collaborative relationship. This award celebrates a few select customers for outstanding engagement, enabling a strategic partnership, and committing to mutual success.
“We’re pleased to earn such high recognition from a leader like Estes,” said Glenn Jonelunas Manager of Warehouse Operations at JED Pool Tools. “We’re honored to be recognized for this award, which is a reflection of the well-established and trusted partnership we’ve built together.”
The Estes Customer Excellence Award was created to recognize and celebrate customers who exemplify outstanding collaboration, commitment and service. Estes presented JED Pool Tools with a celebratory cake and plaque.
About JED Pool Tools
JED Pool Tools has been making high-quality pool tools and pool accessories in the USA for 30 years. JED Pool Tools sells over 400 different products including residential and commercial skimmers, leaf rakes, poles, wall brushes and vacuum heads as well as hoses and through-wall skimmer parts. JED is a family-run company with 3-generations of Heyen family working for the company and is committed to creating and providing jobs for residents of Scranton, PA. JED isproud of and committed to manufacturing in the USA, many it its own facility in Scranton, PA. To learn more about the company and its products visit www.JEDPoolTools.com.
About Estes
Estes is North America’s largest privately owned freight carrier. As an asset-based transportation provider with a global footprint, Estes combines nearly a century of regional freight shipping expertise with the resources, reach, and reliability of a national carrier. Backed by its more than 300 North American terminals and nearly 7,000 next-day lanes, as well as its fleet of more than 10,500 tractors, Estes is committed to getting America’s freight where it needs to go, when it needs to get there. And with its continued investment in leading-edge technology, as well as the support of its more than 24,000 employees. To learn more about Estes visit www.estes-express.com.
Industry News
AquaCal AutoPilot and Devin Cahn Associates Join Forces
ST. PETERSBURG, FL ‒ We’re thrilled to announce a new partnership between AquaCal AutoPilot, Inc. and Devin Cahn Associates (DCA)—a highly respected sales agency with deep roots in the pool and spa industry.
Beginning next month, DCA will represent AquaCal and AutoPilot products in key markets across the U.S. Their team brings trusted relationships, real-world experience, and a hands-on approach that aligns with how we do business.
Founded by Devin Cahn, a long-time leader in the pool and spa space with over 40 years of industry experience, DCA has grown into a national team of professional reps focused on building strong relationships and driving results.
👉 Learn more about DCA
Please join us in welcoming the DCA team to the AquaCal AutoPilot family.
We’re looking forward to a strong partnership built on shared values, expert support, and continued growth.
Media Contact:
Michiko Prussing
Product Manager AquaCal AutoPilot, Inc.
Industry News
RB Retail Software Appoints Sleeman to Lead Business Sales
MONROEVILLE, PA – RB Retail & Service Solutions software, supplier of business software designed specifically for the pool and spa industry, is pleased to announce it has hired Taylor Sleeman as the company’s new Business Sales Consultant. In this new role, Sleeman partners with pool and spa companies to help them modernize and grown their business operations. “I take a consultative approach to sales by focusing on understanding each company’s challenges and aligning these needs with the RB Retail & Service software tools to improve efficiency and profitability for pool and spa businesses,” says Sleeman who has over 10 years of sales experience and a proven track record of helping businesses adopt technology that drives measurable growth.
“We are very pleased to have Taylor on our team as she has already connected with many pool and spa businesses to help adopt and implement our industry-specific software for the 2026 season,” says Rachael Pritz, Vice President for the company. “She is already an invaluable asset to our company.” To contact Taylor and learn more about how RB Retail & Service Solutions software can help your pool and spa business this coming season, email [email protected].
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