Explore every episode of the podcast SPLASH! Podcast
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| Who Grew You | 28 May 2024 | 00:17:37 | |
The swimming pool and spa industry is a land of professional growth and development but you have to earn it. In this episode we hear of three current industry people being promoted, or recognised for their accomplishments. These are meritorious, not quota driven. They are earned and not part of a contrived equity program. Each deserves their particular outcome based on the years of work, learning and dedicated application of their skill. For you free industry news updates and SPLASH! Magazine copy simply go to: | |||
| Quote Me | 14 May 2024 | 00:21:36 | |
We catch up with expert in all things stone and tile, Carl Yench from Europe Imports in Sydney about the upcoming ban on engineered stone and ask if the regulators have gone to far. We reveal the 'it's about time' lead generation program from industry, for industry and if it is worth your time. We also discuss the new issue of SPLASH! coming across your desks this week. For you free industry news updates and SPLASH! Magazine copy simply go to: | |||
| Who Regulates the Regulator? | 30 Apr 2024 | 00:27:01 | |
In a world where nothing stays the same for long we have come to accept that change is inevitable and our industry is no different. So, what happens when a regulator needs regulating and change becomes critical for ensuring the continued opportunity for innovation and development? We look at an emerging story and how the industry association (SPASA) is working to help create and implement necessary change. For you free industry news updates and SPLASH! Magazine copy simply go to: | |||
| Don't Shoot the Messenger | 16 Apr 2024 | 00:21:12 | |
None of us like complexity but we all benefit from compliance to current legislation, if in the very least is serves towards staying solvent and out of prison. Ignorance is no excuse under the law which means you have to be across all of these workplace changes all the time for everything that affects your business and employees. Today we review a number of significant changes that were introduced in December 2023 and a few more to be implemented in the coming months. For you free industry news updates and SPLASH! Magazine copy simply go to: | |||
| Government Making Atax on Small Business | 02 Apr 2024 | 00:22:12 | |
The ATO says unpaid tax from small business has more than doubled in the past 4 years and they are not happy. Today we look at the exposure, the risk and the benefit of being ahead of your tax liabilities to avoid the threat of insolvency as the government pursue their pound of flesh. We also reflect on the top 5 online news stories as read by you. A discussion around staying ahead of regulators on environmental, water and energy usage in pools. We review how business is engaging in an industry driven program to reduce greenwashing and increase consumer and government confidence in our commitment to environmental best practice. For you free industry news updates and SPLASH! Magazine copy simply go to: | |||
| I'm Sorry Dave | 19 Mar 2024 | 00:22:55 | |
The new issue of SPLASH! is out and ready to read. The cover feature is AI in the Pool Industry and today we try to engage AI with limited success. Always an interesting discussion to see if imminent changes are a threat or indeed an opportunity. For you free industry news updates and SPLASH! Magazine copy simply go to: | |||
| Luke Who? | 05 Mar 2024 | 00:27:34 | |
Very special to be joined by full time pool industry champion and sometimes podcast host Luke Daly. In this episode we take a look at how consumers are engaging with our product offerings via the consumer shows in 2024. We discuss whether consumers are turning up at all, if they are, are they ready to spend or are they pulling back in response to a tightening economy. A reminder on the last days to nominate for industry awards for 2024 and to register for the Tax webinar because tax is not sexy, but paying as little as possible sure is. For you free industry news updates and SPLASH! Magazine copy simply go to: | |||
| When Fortune Favours the Foolish | 20 Feb 2024 | 00:21:43 | |
With stagnating or arguably contracting economic conditions continuing for the foreseeable future, is it really worth investing in advertising, branding and consumer engagement? We unpack this question with a zoom in on the recent Perth Pool & Spa Consumer Expo in WA where the January 2024 local state figures show that, unemployment rose, retail prices contracted and overall spending was down. Surely spending a chunk of marketing budget in that economic environment on trying to engage a consumer is foolish and wasteful. Let's find out. For you free industry news updates and SPLASH! Magazine copy simply go to: | |||
| Who Said Tax Talk Is Not Sexy? | 06 Feb 2024 | 00:25:01 | |
'Time Sensitive Tax Planning' are probably 4 words that have not considered compelling or sexy. Today with the help of Ben from Inspire Accountants we tell you why this topic is a compelling one. If you want to pay more tax , or be less informed and less profitable and secure then give this one a miss. If you do want to minimise tax and maximise your sustainable profitability then this is for you. For you free industry news updates and SPLASH! Magazine copy simply go to: | |||
| New Year to Cheer or to Fear | 23 Jan 2024 | 00:22:11 | |
What a privilege to launch into a new year full of hopes, plans and no doubt it's share of challenges to be overcome. In our first SPLASH! Podcast for the year we have some exciting announcements and interesting insights to what lies ahead. Watch out for a new mega consumer show coming to Melbourne in February that we tell you a little more about. For you free industry news updates and SPLASH! Magazine copy simply go to: | |||
| Safety Standards and Sustaining Beyond Summer | 06 Dec 2023 | 00:20:56 | |
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. For you free industry news updates and SPLASH! Magazine copy simply go to: | |||
| SPLASH! Turns 100 and a Half | 21 Nov 2023 | 00:20:16 | |
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. For you free industry news updates and SPLASH! Magazine copy simply go to: | |||
| Rates, Races and Returns | 07 Nov 2023 | 00:26:19 | |
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. For you free industry news updates and SPLASH! Magazine copy simply go to: | |||
| The Business of Old and New | 24 Oct 2023 | 00:22:15 | |
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. For you free industry news updates and SPLASH! Magazine copy simply go to: | |||
| Change, Construction and Changing Construction Contracts | 10 Oct 2023 | 00:23:21 | |
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. For you free industry news updates and SPLASH! Magazine copy simply go to: | |||
| Sunny Hours Summer Days | 26 Sep 2023 | 00:21:56 | |
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? For you free industry news updates and SPLASH! Magazine copy simply go to: | |||
| Clark Rubber CEO - Anthony Grice | 29 Aug 2023 | 00:20:14 | |
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? For you free industry news updates and SPLASH! Magazine copy simply go to: | |||
| Aqua-sitions and New Things | 15 Aug 2023 | 00:24:21 | |
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. For you free industry news updates and SPLASH! Magazine copy simply go to: | |||
| Creating Cut-through in a Contracting Economy | 01 Aug 2023 | 00:25:39 | |
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. For you free industry news updates and SPLASH! Magazine copy simply go to: | |||
| Who Wants to go Insolvent? | 18 Jul 2023 | 00:21:38 | |
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. For you free industry news updates and SPLASH! Magazine copy simply go to: | |||
| The Best Way to Predict the Future... | 04 Jul 2023 | 00:23:35 | |
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. For you free industry news updates and SPLASH! Magazine copy simply go to: | |||
| Interview with FLUIDRA Managing Director APAC, Stephen Matysiak | 20 Jun 2023 | 00:20:06 | |
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. For you free industry news updates and SPLASH! Magazine copy simply go to: | |||
| Special Edition: Jayne Orth - A Not-So-Quiet Retirement | 13 Jun 2023 | 00:19:48 | |
A very special podcast as we interview Jayne Orth on her retirement from industry after three decades. Jayne has been a passionate contributor to industry towards improving product, practice and our people. A true leader in retail and chemical product knowledge and training Jayne has been a formidable force for progress. For you free industry news updates and SPLASH! Magazine copy simply go to: | |||
| Fun Size Podcast from the Airport Office | 06 Jun 2023 | 00:13:15 | |
You join David from the airport in putting this podcast together. Today we hear from the recent Aquatic & Research Institute conference with Lindsay McGrath taking the opportunity to interview the Architects at 106 about ' Third Place Thinking' and the keynote speaker, Kobi Simmat around industry and leadership. For you free industry news updates and SPLASH! Magazine copy simply go to: | |||
| Country Cousins Calling | 23 May 2023 | 00:23:30 | |
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. For you free industry news updates and SPLASH! Magazine copy simply go to: | |||
| I Moustache You Something | 09 May 2023 | 00:25:15 | |
What do a moustache, a Michelangelo masterpiece and industry qualifications have in common? Find out in this podcast. For you free industry news updates and SPLASH! Magazine copy simply go to: | |||
| Winning Formula | 25 Apr 2023 | 00:26:26 | |
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. For you free industry news updates and SPLASH! Magazine copy simply go to: | |||
| Keep Swimming | 11 Apr 2023 | 00:23:38 | |
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. For you free industry news updates and SPLASH! Magazine copy simply go to: | |||
| Pick a Side and Let's Fight. | 28 Mar 2023 | 00:23:13 | |
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. For you free industry news updates and SPLASH! Magazine copy simply go to: | |||
| Awarding Awards is Rewarding | 14 Mar 2023 | 00:21:04 | |
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. For you free industry news updates and SPLASH! Magazine copy simply go to: | |||
| Showing the WAy | 28 Feb 2023 | 00:20:51 | |
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. For you free industry news updates and SPLASH! Magazine copy simply go to: | |||
| Better Together Forever | 14 Feb 2023 | 00:25:18 | |
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? For you free industry news updates and SPLASH! Magazine copy simply go to: | |||
| Human Moves, More News & Consumers Choose | 31 Jan 2023 | 00:28:31 | |
We take a look at the movement of people as we enter 2023 with new industry appointments. Another interesting acquisition that seeks to move quickly beyond NSW to wherever you are. For you free industry news updates and SPLASH! Magazine copy simply go to: | |||
| Same Old New Stuff | 17 Jan 2023 | 00:23:42 | |
Back for a new year. A new sound and a fresh energy to bring the best of our industry to you. We take a quick look back at 2022 and get ready for the year ahead. Our friends, the very talented and hard-working team at AIS Water have been innovating for decades. Fluidra Fluidra is a multinational listed group and a global leader in the pool and wellness industry. Hayward Pool Products Hayward Pool Products manufacture cutting edge, energy efficient pool equipment across Australia. Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you. For you free industry news updates and SPLASH! Magazine copy simply go to: | |||
| Christmas Cheer and Another Year | 06 Dec 2022 | 00:27:07 | |
A short and sweet podcast today reflecting on a few things. David shares thoughts on a recent visit to 'Piscine' the largest pool and spa trade show in Lyon, France. We also discuss the current market and the many mergers and acquisitions as we prepare for the years ahead and the impact of ESG policy. For you free industry news updates and SPLASH! Magazine copy simply go to: | |||
| Revealing the Mystery of Making Industry History | 15 Nov 2022 | 00:27:40 | |
We reveal the biggest industry news here at SPLASH! and this podcast does it again! Listen in to a post-vote discussion with SPASA CEO Lindsay McGrath and Sadie Stevenson who led SPASA WA through this process. For you free industry news updates and SPLASH! Magazine copy simply go to: | |||
| A Deep Dive For GEMS | 01 Nov 2022 | 00:20:59 | |
If you are still a little unsure about what GEMS is, what is means and how it is already affecting you post Oct 1, 2022 then today's podcast is definitely for you. SPLASH! interviews Isaac from the government regulator and asks a whole range of questions on your behalf. For you free industry news updates and SPLASH! Magazine copy simply go to: | |||
| Get Your GEMS Done | 18 Oct 2022 | 00:25:10 | |
Oct 1, 2022 has come and gone... what does it all mean? If you don't know then you'll need to catch up on the news in the podcast. If you do know then learn where all the resources you'll need are located and more about the process. For you free industry news updates and SPLASH! Magazine copy simply go to: | |||
| Big News Brews | 04 Oct 2022 | 00:30:20 | |
We bring you two massive news announcements with the potential of affecting the industry all the way from New Zealand in the east right across the Tasman and across the width and breadth of the Australian continent to the shores of the Indian Ocean in Western Australia. For you free industry news updates and SPLASH! Magazine copy simply go to: | |||
| Pulp Friction | 20 Sep 2022 | 00:25:30 | |
Back again for another round of pool and spa and industry related topics, news and views and chatter. A new magazine looking back at SPLASH! Trade Expo 2022, plus the Pool of the Year has been run, won and done for 2022. Your hosts David and Luke discuss new partnerships, investments and change around the grounds. For you free industry news updates and SPLASH! Magazine copy simply go to: | |||
| A Collective Commitment to Challenges | 06 Sep 2022 | 00:26:54 | |
A recent heads of industry day was held by the peak body SPASA to create a set of solutions and planning for the industry's future security covering employment, education, economy and the environment. Listen into a series of short interviews with some of those who participated in these important talks. For you free industry news updates and SPLASH! Magazine copy simply go to: | |||
| Economy, Environment and Employment | 16 Aug 2022 | 00:20:37 | |
You really don't want to miss an interview with the CEO of SPASA, Lindsay McGrath. We get down to business discussing the upcoming 'Heads of Industry' meeting. This critical industry day is to prepare for the combined challenges and emerging multiple crisis of the post-covid cash crash; the looming expectations and regulatory uncertainty around Environmental Social Governance (ESG) policy implications for industry; and the need to attract, retain and recognise a professional industry workforce. For you free industry news updates and SPLASH! Magazine copy simply go to: | |||
| Stunning Stuff and a Soft Spot | 02 Aug 2022 | 00:26:29 | |
This one is all about you! Luke and David take you on tour of the product and service being recognised and awarded around the grounds (we have not forgotten you kiwis and New Zealand still to come). For you free industry news updates and SPLASH! Magazine copy simply go to: | |||
| ROHMO is the New FOMO | 19 Jul 2022 | 00:29:04 | |
If you missed SPLASH! 2022 Trade Expo on the Gold Coast the FOMO (fear-of-missing-out) can now only be described as ROHMO (regret-of-having-missed-out). It truly was a world leading, first class and landmark event for pool and spa professional trade in this region. For you free industry news updates and SPLASH! Magazine copy simply go to: | |||
| Extracting the Best from Your Coffee | 14 Jun 2022 | 00:21:43 | |
Coffee maybe the metaphor but your people are the focus. With over one-third employees actively looking for a new job and the replacement cost reported as high as 250% of that wage it seems retention of good people is a critical issue. We unpack why the opportunities afforded by the upcoming SPLASH! Trade Show providing education, engagement and entertainment may be the keys to help you retain your staff. For you free industry news updates and SPLASH! Magazine copy simply go to: | |||
| The Times They Are A Changing | 31 May 2022 | 00:30:38 | |
Winter is no longer coming. It is here. The election is no longer looming . It is done and won. The old methods and standards of doing business for industry are changed through time and necessity. The market is changing and consumers are constantly changing. The consumer has put us in high demand over the last two years but what happens when the seemingly unending quarterly growth is over? For you free industry news updates and SPLASH! Magazine copy simply go to: | |||
| Pass the Salt | 17 May 2022 | 00:25:13 | |
With salt supply for sale post Australian east coast floods continuing to be another challenge we look at how the industry and consumer is responding. Also new figures show demand continues to be at a high for our product and services and there are continued upward pressures on pricing. Join David with Luke in this episode to unpack all of that, preview the upcoming SPLASH! trade expo including a quick conversation with the Australian Swim School Association. An inspiring new intro is revealed to the crowd favorite 'Top 5 Online News Stories' that leaves Luke speechless. For you free industry news updates and SPLASH! Magazine copy simply go to: | |||
| Simplifying Systems & Marketing to Millions | 06 May 2022 | 00:23:48 | |
Millions of views and 100,000+ followers of your brand sound impossible? Join David in a conversation with an innovative pool manufacturer on the Sunshine Coast who has done just that to generates real sales. For you free industry news updates and SPLASH! Magazine copy simply go to: | |||
| Biblically Busy Banter Beats Boredom | 19 Apr 2022 | 00:28:49 | |
Join Luke and David for a discussion all things Pool and Spa industry about the busy-ness of business, challenges and opportunities. Yes, there is some banter as always but some very important industry news to be aware of including the new GEMS energy rating requirements that take affect in just a few short months. Make sure you are informed and ready. For you free industry news updates and SPLASH! Magazine copy simply go to: | |||
| Gold, Glory and Girl Power - An Interview with Brooke Hanson | 05 Apr 2022 | 00:28:29 | |
A super special for the podcast as we go gold class all the way with Olympian and motivational corporate speaker, Brooke Hanson. Listen in as Brooke shares that grit and determination of attaining gold glory starting from very surprising and shaky beginnings around the water! For you free industry news updates and SPLASH! Magazine copy simply go to: | |||