Pool Equipment
John Kenney - Outdoor Operations and Strategies for Success
In this From the Ground Up™ episode, host Karol Weyman welcomes John Kenney of Cotney Consulting Group for an insightful conversation on the future of outdoor living construction. Together, they unpack the trends shaping contractor success—from operational excellence and workforce challenges to rising customer expectations. John shares practical, experience-driven strategies ...
Marketing Insights for Exterior Pros
In this From the Ground Up™ episode, Karol Weyman sits down with Rob Murray of Intrigue Media to discuss insights from 2025’s shifting digital marketing landscape, from the rise of AI tools like ChatGPT to trends in sustainability and the evolving role of Google Ads. Home improvement pros will love ...
Heritage Pool Supply Group announces expansion in South Florida with the acquisition of MT Pool Distributors
Headquartered in Miami, Florida, with six locations across South Florida, MT Pool is owned and operated today by the Lozada family. Heritage Pool Supply Group, Inc. (“Heritage”) announced today that it has acquired MT Pool Distributors, Inc. (“MT Pool” or the “Company”), a wholesale distributor of pool & spa supplies. Terms ...
Contracts, Safety and Compliance: What Contractors Face Today
In this From the Ground Up™ episode, Karol Weyman sits down with Trent Cotney of Adams and Reese to dive into some of the biggest issues shaping today’s contracting businesses. From navigating vegetation and plant management contracts to staying compliant with OSHA heat illness regulations, the conversation covers real challenges ...
Rachel Mohorn and Brittainy Klein - Heritage’s Commitment to the Outdoor Trades
In this episode of From the Ground Up™, host Karol Weyman sits down with Rachel Mohorn and Brittainy Klein from the Heritage Family of Companies—Premier Sponsor of outdoorcoffeeshop.com—to talk about what it means to lead, support and innovate in the outdoor construction space. Rachel and Brittainy share their perspectives on ...
Megan Magana - Dive into PSP/Deck Expo 2025
In this episode of From the Ground Up™, host Karol Weyman chats with Megan Magana about the excitement surrounding the 2025 International PSP/Deck Expo, the must-attend event for the pool, spa and outdoor living industries. As the show manager for PSP/Deck Expo, Magan dives into what attendees can expect from ...
Welcome to From the Ground Up - The Next Big Thing in Outdoor Living
Welcome to the premiere episode of From the Ground Up™, the official podcast of OutdoorCoffeeShop™, where we dig into the trends, tools and transformations shaping the outdoor living construction industry. In this kickoff episode, co-hosts Heidi J. Ellsworth and Karol Weyman share the story behind OutdoorCoffeeShop.com and how this digital ...
Wholesale Pool & Spa Supply
Pool & Electrical Products goes beyond being just a store – we stand as your leading wholesale distributor for all your pool and electrical needs. Discover our selection of top-notch products such as pumps, filters, heaters, chemicals, lighting, maintenance tools, equipment, tiles, and more to ensure your pool stays in ...
Hines Pool & Spa announces employee ownership transition
We have been discussing how to best reward our employees for years and transitioning to employee ownership fits everything we were looking to do. Hines Pool & Spa, a Pool & Spa News Top 50 Service company, is excited to announce it is now employee-owned. The formation of an Employee Stock ...
California Pools & Landscape® announces annual ultimate backyard expo
For those ready to enjoy a new pool and backyard by swimming season, the event will occur at 4320 W. Chandler Blvd. Chandler AZ, 85226 on March 29th, 10 am - 4 pm (MST). Arizona's leading and nationally-awarded commercial and residential pool builder California Pools & Landscape (CPL), a Cody Pools ...











