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Backyard MBA

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bMBA’s mission is to provide another option to the traditional MBA pricetag and freely educate those interested in unconventional business strategy and a bit of snark. Legal Disclaimer: Obviously in no way does bMBA take the place of traditional education or an MBA in terms of credentialing, academics, or learning objectives -- if you’re looking to learn with and from us through regular informal discourse you’re in just the right place.
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Making Utah

an iMpact Utah Podcast

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Making Utah is the voice of Utah manufacturing. It's where you get a behind-the-scenes look at products made in Utah and the people who are making them. Talking with founders and executives, we'll dig into the raw material behind these businesses' histories, failures, successes, and lessons learned. You'll be surprised to discover what's made in your backyard.
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Pool Chasers Podcast

Greg & Justin, Swimming Pool

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Whether you own a business, service, repair, build, design, or market swimming pools, this is the podcast for you. We interview swimming pool industry business owners, entrepreneurs, pool service and repair companies, builders, manufactures, marketing and social media experts, as well as many others that can help progress, inspire and entertain us all.
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Send us a text Brad Plothow, Chief Growth Officer at Intergalactic—a leading defense and space manufacturing company in Utah, is known for their bold rebranding from "Airborne ECS" to "Intergalactic," inspired by the iconic Beastie Boys song "Intergalactic," Intergalactics forward-thinking company is not only reshaping the landscape of aerospace br…
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Send us a text When you have a mid-life crisis, you either buy a sports car or start a longboard company. At least that's what Russ Warner did after 29 years in a white collar job. Russ Warner is the self-proclaimed Chief Longboarding Officer of Ghost Boards, a company he started in 2017 after stumbling upon something his neighbor made. Ghost Board…
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In this episode we sit down with Matt Lord, the young and energetic second-generation pool builder behind Coastal Pools in Melbourne, Australia. Matt shares his journey of joining the family business in 2016 and how he’s injected a fresh perspective into an industry that’s often slow to change. From his initial insecurities about being a young entr…
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Send us a text With the presidential election quickly approaching, Sun Print Solutions in West Valley City has been ramping up to endure the most chaotic season in their business. Sun Print is the go-to for printing and mailing of election materials, working with political teams all over the country. The average order for a political piece is 100,0…
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In this episode, Greg and Justin sit down with Jessica Werner from Clear Comfort, a leading provider of Advanced Oxidation Process (AOP) sanitation systems for pools and spas. Jessica delves deep into the technology behind Clear Comfort’s innovative systems, which use hydroxyl radicals to sanitize pool water. She shares insights about the company's…
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In this exciting episode, we were joined by Dennis Boyd of Pro Pool Inspectors and Charlie Raphael of Watershape University to introduce the Certified Residential Pool Inspector (CRPI) Training Course, the first of its kind for the pool industry. The discussion centers around the importance of professional certification for pool inspectors and how …
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Send us a text After becoming a Chartered Financial Analyst, earning an MBA, and finishing law school, David had the Wall Street career, but couldn't shake being drawn to Main Street businesses. In 2018, David purchased Lehi Bakery in Lehi, Utah, home of the square doughnut. For many, lining up for a square doughnut every Saturday morning is a trad…
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In this episode, we sit down with Bunim Laskin, the founder and chairman of Swimply. Swimply is an innovative platform that allows homeowners to rent out their swimming pools, similar to Airbnb but for pools. Bunim shares the inspiring story of how Swimply was born out of a simple neighborhood agreement and evolved into a multi-million dollar busin…
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Send us a text Can FUN be one of your company values? We interviewed Louis Pope, who’s a legendary manufacturing figure in Utah. Not just because he’s the founder of US Synthetic—a now-quarter-billion dollar manufacturing company that makes diamond inserts for down-hole drilling tools—but because of the impactful company culture he built along the …
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In this episode we sit down with Cohl and Lisa Workman of Thunderbird Pools. They discuss their 22 years in the pool industry, their journey from humble beginnings to becoming a leading name in the industry, and the personal and professional philosophies that have guided their success. Cole and Lisa share insights into their business operations, in…
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In this episode, we explore Aquastar's innovative journey and cutting-edge products with insights from President Todd Pieri and Director of Science & Compliance Steve Barnes. Todd shares his career progression and the company's growth, while Steve discusses his extensive industry experience. We cover the reasons behind their new facility, the succe…
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Send us a text Caroline Chapdelaine is the CEO of one of the most highly technical types of manufacturing companies in the U.S. Her company Northstar Photonics makes premium, customizable components for navigation systems and sells to aerospace and defense organizations. Do any of these types of products sound familiar? IOCA phase modulator. PIC de…
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In this episode we chat with Jimmie Meece, President of ASP (America’s Swimming Pool Co.) , to discuss his journey in the pool industry, the growth of ASP, and the benefits of franchising with ASP. We delve into Jimmie's background, ASP's business model, marketing strategies, and the recent launch of ASP's pool construction initiative. The conversa…
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Send us a text Aaron Starks is the CEO & President of 47G, formerly known as the Utah Aerospace & Defense Association. The organization's mission is to build the word's premiere ecosystem for aerospace and defense companies, and they're doing just that. 47G has hundreds of members in and out of Utah that are making waves in not only the aerospace a…
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In this episode, Greg, Justin, and Mike dive deep into the challenges and demands of maintaining perfection within JMax Plumbing. They discuss the relentless pursuit of excellence, the importance of proactive problem-solving, and the critical role of quality control in building and sustaining client trust. With real-life anecdotes and a touch of hu…
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HornerXpress Worldwide Honored With The Prestigious 2024 President’s E Star Award For Excellence in Exporting Pentair Pool Announces Partnership of the 2026 Special Olympics USA Games NDPA Responds To Release of CDC Report Citing Rise in Drowning Death Rates International Water Safety Day is May 15th Introducing BCONE Pool Alarm by Life Buoy Summer…
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Send us a text Manufacturers are notorious for having one-man marketing teams. It's simply the industry standard. Why? For some, it's the fact that manufacturing is difficult to explain and simplify. Often, manufacturers are uncomfortable with the risk of not seeing a return in marketing spend. And generally, it's hard for those who don't understan…
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In this episode, we dive into the collaboration between Pul Products, and JMax Plumbing, to design an innovative pool return solution for managing high-volume overflow in pools. We also share our hands-on experience installing a Clear Comfort dual unit system and highlight JMax's unique approach to educating sales teams on plumbing essentials. Join…
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May 12, 2024 Weekly Flash Briefing: Swimming Pools, Industry News, Business & Culture Pool Chasers Website Submit News to Pool Chasers TOPICS DISCUSSED Pro Pool Inspectors limited time discount Pro Pool Inspectors training Lyon Financial loan calculator Pebble Technology New Line of Pool Finishes, PebbleQuartz Enter Pool Magazine Second Annual Gree…
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Pro Pool Inspectors limited time discount Pro Pool Inspectors training Lyon Financial loan calculator VivoAquatics Launches Water Usage Platform to Provide Critical Monitoring and Leak Detection Pool & Hot Tub Alliance Celebrates National Water Safety Month This May GENESIS® Announces Maria Moscato As International Design & Wellness Faculty Advisor…
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Pro Pool Inspectors ,marketing expert, Matthew Dube highlights the significance of a comprehensive marketing approach for pool professionals, emphasizing the importance of strategic planning, consistent execution, and thorough evaluation. He stressed that setting clear business goals and understanding the target audience are essential in developing…
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Happy National Pool Opening Day JMax Plumbing & Pul Products Swim Lesson Legislation at Water Safety Month Kickoff Event Public Pool Project Could Revitalize West Philly Waterfront Sinkhole at Sapulpa golf course unearths old city swimming pool 2024 Summer Olympics Swimming pools in Central Texas are cracking and draining because of 'concrete cance…
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Matt Horowitz highlighted the significance of continuous learning and staying updated on new products and technologies in the pool industry. Matt stressed the importance of maintaining close relationships with industry experts like Tish Dibble and Jason Hall from Pentair to stay informed about new products. Actively seeking information on upcoming …
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Pool Magazine at Coverings 2024 This Paintball Shooting AI Security Camera Has Pool Pros Talking Watershape University's Construction 4113: Essential Advanced Watershapes Pool Brain's New Features Pro Pool Inspectors’ Comprehensive Training Raypak's $150 Instant Rebate through April 30th, 2024 Lyon Financial Pool Industry Podcasts Quote of the Week…
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Send us a text We are so excited to share our latest podcast featuring Brad Robeson! Brad Robeson is the owner and president of Clean Machine; a precision component machine shop in West Jordan. Brad also serves in the Salt Lake Chamber, the National Tooling and Machining Association, as well as the Utah Manufacturers Association. Before all this, h…
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Pool & Hot Tub Alliance Celebrating Their 5-Year Anniversary Patent Pending Apple Watch SOS Feature Could Prevent Drownings Earthquake in Taiwan Causes Waterfall From Rooftop Pool 2024 Aqua 100 Father and grandfather die after bid to rescue toddler in Gold Coast pool Pool Brain New Feature - The Ability to Update Billing Settings in Bulk Pro Pool I…
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On this episode we interview Dennis Boyd, of Pro Pool Inspectors, about starting a pool inspection business. We discuss the importance of getting ahead of the market and becoming the go-to pool inspector in your area. Dennis explains what makes a good pool inspector, emphasizing attention to detail and the difference between routine pool service an…
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Send us a text Mike Robinson is the VP of Global Manufacturing for doTERRA Essential Oils, one of the most successful direct sales companies in the world. 3.5-4 million bottles of oil manufactured a month in Utah alone 25+ offices around the world 3 Main manufacturing facilities in Pleasant Grove, Ireland, and Brazil Nearing 10,000 SKUs In the mid-…
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POOL CHASERS SRS Distribution Announces Next Phase of Growth by Combining with The Home Depot to Better Serve Professional Customers Pentair Earns 2024 ENERGY STAR® Partner of the Year – Sustained Excellence Award Fluidra EARNS 2024 ENERGY STAR® Partner of the Year AWARD Recent Leslie’s/Harris Poll Study Shows Nearly Three-Quarters of Americans Mis…
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Landslide Damages Homes, Destroys Swimming Pool in California Watson’s Acquires Florida Retailer Recreational Warehouse BofA Downgrades Latham Group Citing Weak Pool Construction Market Advertise in the next issue of Pool Magazine! Pool Brain: Open API (build your own integrations) $500 Rebate Pentair IntelliCenter Upgrade Kits Aquastar Golden Tick…
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Thank you for tuning in to this weeks Flash Briefing. This is a weekly news update on everything related to swimming pools. Click here to submit news for the next flash briefing. Raypak $150 instant rebate Pentair ringing bell at New York Stock Exchange Pro Pool Inspectors Upcoming Training Pool Brain's new Orenda Technologies Integration Best way …
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Send us a text Bryant Parker is the founder of SynerTech Automation, a Utah company implementing automation components in manufacturing companies throughout the state. Bryant talks about automation ROI, preparing for the change implementing automation brings, and chickens! He said 70-80% of the jobs SynerTech does are the result of a company not be…
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Thank you for tuning in to this weeks Flash Briefing. This is a weekly news update on everything related to swimming pools. Click here to submit news for the next flash briefing. March 03, 2024 Weekly Flash Briefing Web Page Sign Up for Pro Pool Inspectors Training Orenda dosing calculator integration with LSI, auto-dose even more chems, control do…
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Send us a text How do you know if you're ready for the next level of automation in your manufacturing business? What foundations do you need to make sure are solid every time you add new AI, robotics, or digital systems? Erik Fogleman, iMpact Utah's resident automation guru, talks about why it's impossible to "achieve" industry 4.0 and what both sm…
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In this episode we interview Dennis Boyd, the founder of Pro Pool Inspectors. Dennis shares his journey into the pool industry and how he became an expert in pool inspections. We discuss the importance of pool inspections and how it can be a valuable service to add to a pool business. Dennis also highlights the features of his app, which is designe…
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PoolCorp Announces Investor Day The Great Pool Debate This Pool Was Designed Specifically For a Lamborghini Pro Pool Inspectors: The Pro Pool Inspectors App is the definitive pool inspection software on the market. Lyon financial: If you're a pool builder that wants to offer industry best financing to your customers visit Lyon Financial to set up a…
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February 17, 2024 Weekly Flash Briefing: Swimming Pools, Industry News, Business & Culture Pool Chasers Website Instagram Facebook YouTube JMax Collaborating with Pul for the Pul pulcollect_LD1 Celebrating 25 years of WaterShapes Twinscape Introduces Hydrofloors-ProLine Pro Pool Inspectors Website Pro Pool Inspectors Training Lyon financial: Indust…
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Send us a text Daniel Benites is a flavor magician who has been bringing out-of-this-world salsas, dips, and sauces to Utahans for a decade. After moving to Utah, Daniel was underwhelmed by the salsas he found at restaurants and grocery stores. They were too sweet and didn't have the right flavor balance he was looking for. So, Daniel started exper…
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Florida Considers Legislation Addressing Scope of Work and Recovery Fund Meet the Incoming Chairman for the National Plasterers Council Heritage Pool Supply Group announces expansion in Minneapolis with the acquisition of Custom Distribution, Inc. Pro Pool Inspectors - Pool Inspection Software Lyon Financial - Industry Best Financing February 2024 …
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February 4 Flash Briefing Web Page Riverbend Sandler Pools Acquires Hauk Custom Pools Resort Will Pay Record $26 Million Settlement for Chlorine Burns in Pool One of David Hockney’s First Pool Paintings Is Going on View for the First Time in 40 Years Lyon Financial sponsoring the K9s for Warriors Pro Pool Inspectors is the definitive pool inspectio…
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Send us a text The larger the business, the more difficult it can be to rebuild workplace culture. However, this company did it in two years and has seen retention increase significantly. Better Being Co. is a whole-body wellness company in Ogden, Utah that has grown exponentially since its inception in 1993. In 2017, the company went from publicly…
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Welcome to Pool Chasers Weekly Flash Briefing. The latest news in the swimming pool industry. GOT NEWS? Email poolchasers.greg@gmail.com January 28 2024 Weekly Flash Briefing Web Page Lyon Financial sponsoring the K9s for Warriors Pro Pool Inspectors is the definitive pool inspection app on the market! Pro Pool Training Florida Swimming Pool Associ…
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Welcome to January 21st Flash Briefing. If you have some exciting news you would like to share with us you can email poolchasers.greg@gmail.com Lyon Financial Pool Magazine Pool Brain Pebble Technology PHTA Watershape University Hayward PEP Jan 22-25 World of Concrete Jan 23-25 The Pool & Spa Show Pool Chasers Podcast Poolside Perspectives Podcast …
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Lyon Financial January 2024 Trade Shows Jan 16-18 Mid America Pool Spa & Outdoor Living Show Jan 18-20 Desert Pool & Spa Show Jan 22-25 World of Concrete Jan 23-25 The Pool & Spa Show Pool Industry Podcasts Pool Chasers Podcast: Episode 267: The Art of Selling Pools: Sales Team Full Support & Trusting Sub-Contractors with Blue Haven Pools CEO, Ryan…
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This episode features a detailed conversation with Ryan Ripley, CEO of Blue Haven Pools. Ryan shares his extensive experience in the pool industry, beginning with his early days in Phoenix and his various roles at Blue Haven. He discusses the evolution of his career, the challenges and opportunities in the pool industry, and his transition to CEO. …
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Send us a text The legislative session in Utah starts TODAY! About 1,500 bills have been filed and 150 of those may affect Utah manufacturing in some way. Naturally, we had to get one of the state's highly knowledgeable manufacturing lobbyists in the hot seat to prepare us for the next 45 days. Todd is also the President and CEO of the Utah Manufac…
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Swimming Pool Industry News Pool Bains Routing & Scheduling Lyon Financial at the Southwest Pool & Spa Show. Booth 419 Episode 266: How Swimming Pool Financing Works & How to get the Lowest Rates + Longest Terms for the Lowest Payment Possible with Lyon Financial PHTA & Genesis D265: Master Designer Methods with Kirk Bianchi January 8, at 6 p.m. ET…
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Send us a text Ali Yazdian transitioned from defense engineer to entrepreneur when he set out to make a military-grade bike rack that handles off-roading with ease and doesn't damage the bikes it's transporting. Like many Utahans, Ali is an outdoor junkie who loves to hit the slope and the red sandy hills of southern Utah. Learn how he took a perso…
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In this episode of the Pool Chasers podcast, host Greg Villafana engages in an insightful discussion with Carla Barrera and Jessica Wood from Lyon Financial, exploring the nuanced world of pool financing. The conversation covers a range of topics, including the differences between secured and unsecured loans, the typical costs involved in pool inst…
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[00:29] Pool Brain: Manage Multiple Bodies of water [00:49] Lyon financial: Best Swimming Pool Financing [01:25] Pool Magazine: The Pool & Spa Show in Atlantic City Booth 3203 [01:50] JMax Plumbing: 2023 Awards Ceremony [02:41] AquaStar: Free Aqua Webinar December 19 [03:10] PEP: Desert Golf Tournament at Desert Willow Golf Resort in Palm Desert Ca…
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