Expert Conversations

Spotlighting new revenue paths for independent pool retailers

January 24, 2026 at 6:00 a.m.

By Jesse Sanchez. Highlighting robotics, installation and service as revenue-driving opportunities for independent pool retailers. At the Pool Spa Patio and Decking Show at the Las Vegas Convention Center, MAMMOTION used its booth and media presence to speak directly to independent pool retailers about long-term opportunities in a changing market. ...

Putting the power of data in customers’ hands

January 23, 2026 at 6:00 a.m.

By Jenny Yu. At the 2025 PSP Deck Expo, Builder Prime leaders shared how AI, automation and integrated systems are reshaping contractor operations. The International Pool Spa Patio + Deck Expo brought steady traffic and strong engagement for Builder Prime as the company showcased its all-in-one business management platform ...

The go-to brands for all things outdoors

January 20, 2026 at 6:00 a.m.

By Jenny Yu. Heritage and Noble Tile leaders discuss product innovation, strategic growth and family-oriented culture. At the 2025 International Pool Spa Patio and Decking Expo in Las Vegas, Karol Weyman sat down with Dan Shevitski, territory manager for Heritage Pool Supply in Mohave County, and Shane Fry, director ...

Fast set up and strong support

January 16, 2026 at 6:00 a.m.

By Emma Peterson. Learn about how eBility’s team uses their time tracking software to set you and your business up for success. While at the 2025 Pool Spa Patio Expo, The Coffee Shops™ crew hosted a live soundstage sponsored by Heritage. At the soundstage we got the chance to ...

Oportunidades de crecimiento en la industria de los espacios exteriores y la irrigación

January 16, 2026 at 12:00 a.m.

Por Jessica Bravo. Heritage Para Latinos fortalece su presencia en la industria durante el Irrigation Show & Education Week 2025. La participación de la comunidad latina continúa creciendo dentro de la industria de la irrigación y eventos como el Irrigation Show & Education Week 2025 se han convertido en un ...

Elevating Latinos elevates the entire industry

January 13, 2026 at 6:00 a.m.

By Jenny Yu. The Heritage Para Latinos program focuses on education, account access and vendor-supported community building. The growing influence of Spanish-speaking contractors in the pool and outdoor living sectors took center stage at the Pool Spa Patio and Deck Show in Las Vegas, where Heritage Pool Supply highlighted ...

Navigating current trends

January 11, 2026 at 6:00 a.m.

By Emma Peterson. Dive into the home and business owner trends that are shaping the outdoor contracting industry. In a new episode of From the Ground Up™, Karol Weyman hosted John Kenney for a conversation about the current state of the outdoor construction market. More specifically, John zeroed in ...

Using AI to strengthen operations, not replace people

January 4, 2026 at 6:00 a.m.

By Emma Peterson. Kevin Fox shares ideas about how businesses can use AI to support growth without losing the human touch. We recently hosted Kevin Fox of Foxwerx Group for an episode of Contractor Outlook about the evolving role of AI in business and brand growth. Kevin is the ...

The importance of empathy in life and the workplace

December 28, 2025 at 6:00 a.m.

By Emma Peterson. Caitlin Burke shares how overcoming health struggles influences her culture-based approach to recruitment and hiring. In a new episode of Contractor Outlook, Heidi J. Ellsworth sat down with Catilin Burke. Caitlin is a senior construction recruiter at Tiello, a breast cancer survivor and an autoimmune disease ...

A show to remember

December 27, 2025 at 6:00 a.m.

By Emma Peterson. How educational opportunities, expert keynotes and a new media village made the 2025 PSP Expo unforgettable. With the launch of OutdoorCoffeeShop™ this year, the Coffee Shops crew got the chance to go to the International Pool Spa Patio Expo (PSP) for the first time! They had a ...