In episode 216 of the Pool Nation Podcast, Edgar, John, and Zac—bring on a panel of nominees for the 2024 Pool Sales Rep of the Year award. The episode is filled with engaging banter, humorous moments, and a deeper look into the pool industry's sales reps and their journeys.

Here are some key moments with time stamps:

• [00:00] - Introduction: Edgar kicks off the podcast with a lively welcome and introduces the co-hosts and the guest of the day, Spider. The crew sets a fun tone right from the start.
• [05:30] - Panel of Nominees: Edgar introduces the nominees for Pool Sales Rep of the Year—Brian Chrissan, Johnny Davis, Andrew Ragland, and Daniel Nicholas.
• [09:15] - Brian's Introduction: Brian dives into his journey in the industry, reflecting on his career path, lessons learned, and how building relationships with fellow professionals shaped his success.
• [18:00] - Andrew's Story: Andrew shares his experience starting in the industry, working for Hayward, and the importance of building a network with customers and colleagues.
• [30:10] - Fun Moments: The crew shares some hilarious stories about Christmas cards featuring Brian in unique poses, highlighting the fun and camaraderie that exists among industry reps.
• [45:25] - Daniel's Journey: Daniel takes us through his extensive 30-year career in the pool industry, emphasizing how he moved from service to manufacturing and the value of relationships in the business.
• [1:05:40] - Johnny Davis: Johnny talks about his consulting business, The Grit Game, and his dedication to helping small and medium-sized businesses grow in the pool industry.
• [1:25:20] - Advice for New Pool Pros: Edgar and John discuss the importance of sales reps in building a successful pool business, offering advice for new pool professionals to reach out and network with industry reps.
• [1:45:30] - Final Thoughts: Spider wraps up with his insights on the pool industry, while the hosts give their final thoughts, praising the nominees and encouraging pool pros to build their networks.

This episode is packed with industry insights, funny stories, and genuine camaraderie, making it a must-listen for anyone looking to learn more about the role of sales reps in the pool industry.