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Top August articles: Finance tips, sales insights and product innovations

Innovation on display

August 31, 2026 at 5:00 a.m.

By Emma Peterson. From groundbreaking products to new business solutions, expo floors connect contractors with the innovations and partnerships that drive growth. One of the most exciting parts of any industry event is the expo hall. Expo halls are typically filled with tables and/or booths showcasing the best and brightest ...

Inside Heritage Pro Service

August 30, 2026 at 5:00 a.m.

By Emma Peterson. This program delivers practical resources, industry connections and rewards tailored specifically for the pool service industry. Recently, Michelle Cooke from Heritage Pool Supply Group came by OutdoorCoffeeShop™ for an episode of From the Ground Up™. Michelle has been a part of the pool industry for a little ...

Beyond building basic pools

August 29, 2026 at 5:00 a.m.

By Emma Peterson. Experts from Noble Tile and Heritage Landscape discuss how today’s homeowners are embracing fully integrated outdoor living environments. In a new OutdoorTalk™, Karol Weyman is joined by Logan Barker, Jamie Jaramillo and John Zaprala for a conversation about building exceptional outdoor living environments. The conversation started with ...

Putting pool safety and flow first

August 19, 2026 at 6:00 a.m.

By Jesse Sanchez. At Everything Under the Sun, AquaStar Pool Products highlighted equipment designed to support pool service professionals, homeowners and builders. AquaStar Pool Products brought its focus on safety, flow and ease of service to the Everything Under the Sun show, where the company connected with pool professionals seeking ...

From Pool Deck to Patio

August 17, 2026 at 1:30 p.m.

In this OutdoorTalk™, Karol Weyman is joined by Logan Barker and Jamie Jaramillo from Noble Tile, along with John Zaprala from Heritage Landscape Supply Group, to explore how tile, hardscapes and pool design work together to create exceptional outdoor living environments. The discussion will cover pool finishes, waterline tile, coping, ...

All paths lead to innovation

August 15, 2026 at 5:00 a.m.

By Jesse Sanchez. AquaStar’s vertically integrated approach combines industry experience, safety expertise and field feedback to solve challenges for pool professionals. AquaStar Pool Products has built its business around a straightforward idea: Listen to the professionals working in the field, identify their challenges and develop practical solutions. During this episode ...

Bringing pools, patios and hardscapes together

August 11, 2026 at 11:00 a.m.

By Emma Peterson. This webinar explores the growing demand for integrated pool, patio and hardscape designs and the best practices that help ensure lasting performance. In a new OutdoorTalk™ on August 18, 2026 at 11 a.m. PT (2 p.m. ET), Karol Weyman hosts a panel of experts from Noble Tile ...

Why contractors should attend industry shows

August 6, 2026 at 5:00 a.m.

By Emma Peterson. A conversation with Heritage Pool Supply's Chris Hill highlights why in-person events remain essential for learning, relationship-building and business growth. In the outdoor contracting industry, there are countless tradeshows ranging from market specific (like the Irrigation Association’s Show) to more all encompassing (such as the Pool Spa ...