From Service To Sale
Choosing an approach to backyard sales can be tricky, especially when deciding who should initiate sales and who should close them.
Learning Virtually
I was vehemently opposed to online training for pool technicians when the pandemic first hit. It didn’t make any sense to me. Over the years, I’d molded the classes I taught in person into something that was my own. Some enjoy that whole “death by PowerPoint” lecture environment, but it’s not my thing — and…
Evosus acquires online training course
Evosus Software recently announced its acquisition of the assets to the How Pools Operate online training course, which was originally created by Xmente Swimming Pool Retail Academy, a collaboration of swimming pool industry professionals. “This acquisition demonstrates our further commitment to businesses in the swimming pool industry,” says Dan McManus, CEO of Evosus. “Pool retail…
Hayward offers weekly virtual training webinars
Hayward Industries, Inc., a manufacturer of residential and commercial pool equipment, has introduced a weekly series of virtual training webinars, replacing its in-person seminars. Hayward’s corporate training team is conducting 24 webinars held weekly through April 28, 2021. The 30-plus minute webinars cover a specific technical topic each week, and will feature hands-on instruction, live…
PHTA offers CPO class online
The Pool & Hot Tub Alliance offers an online Certified Pool Operator program, which allows pool professionals to safely receive certification from the comfort of their home or office. “After the onset of the pandemic, PHTA was able to quickly adapt and transition our CPO certification program online,” says PHTA president and CEO, Sabeena Hickman….