SPLASH! Podcast

Send a text SPLASH! Trade Expo is right around the corner so David and Luke are turning up the heat on a couple of hot topics that will be featured in live-expert-panels on stage.  The first topic is heat related regarding the new Australian Standards, what product is right for what job and how should these options be presented to consumers.   The other topic for industry discussion is around the...

Send a text We may be in the water industry but the one in 500 year rain event on Australia's east coast has delivered more than anyone needed.  This episode Luke and David  talk about the rain and some of the pain that has been caused to our construction, our manufacturers, retailers, service techs and more.  Listen in to Matt Galvin explaining the impact on pool building and to Sophie de Pr...

Send a text Today the SPLASH! podcast welcomes Spiros Dassakis.   As COO of SPASA, Spiros has been advocating on behalf of our industry for many years.  In the last five years alone Spiros has been involved in 50+ AS/NZ plus many other relevant committees and groups to ensure our industry is protected and in a position to flourish.    We discuss the current Australian Standards that SPASA is shapi...

Send a text We're back!  The Pool & Spa Expo's for 2022 have kicked of in Melbourne with a massive explosion of interest from consumers wanting to spend their money on us! Listen in as we talk with exhibitors about the level of interest in all things Pool & Spa. We also take some time out to talk with Craig O'Neill from Commercial Pool Systems whose projects and content you...

Send a text A special industry interview with Swimming Pool and Spa Association CEO for Australia and New Zealand, Lindsay McGrath.  We take a journey of epic proportions looking at the myriad of changes over the years.  We reflect on how far we have come,  where we are at as of today and look ahead. Also, we can reveal a few details regarding a very important industry report to be delivered at SP...

Send a text David and Luke were invited by the Pool Nation Podcast in the USA for a chat all things pool industry.   Beyond the expected and  fun nationalistic and patriotic banter we talked with Edgar, JJ and Zach about trends, challenges, opportunities and innovations.  We  confused them with a fine array of Aussie slang that kept our American friends wondering exactly what was going on.  We als...

Send a text Welcome to a special event long form interview podcast with an industry leader.    CEO of Vortex Leisure, Andrew Pullen provides a wealth of information around the state of the industry from a spa manufacturing/retailing perspective, strategic leadership insight and speculation about emerging trends, markets into 2022 and beyond. Ready. Set. SPLASH! For you free industry news updates a...

Send a text All the news, views and discussion points with the release of SPLASH! 138.  Join David and Luke for statistics, stories and other stuff that makes up our busy and vibrant pool and spa landscape! You know we love talking direct to industry so we also have a quick catch up with an Aussie manufacturer that has recently achieved Australian Made certification. Ready. Set. SPLASH! For you fr...

Send a text You have long thought about it.  You have long wanted it, In fact many have been very openly asking for when it may happen. Well, the news is good.  It has happened with overwhelming industry support.     Listen is as we reveal more details and talk to the host and to one of the major sponsors too as our industry is  set to become TV Po** Stars. For you free industry news updates and S...

Send a text Welcome to another podcast and yet another great development to announce with our professional industry to be recognised and promoted with a new TV program profiling Australia's Best Pools.   We also consider the impact of shutdowns on swimming schools that create positive engagement and how safety could be affected.    And, listen in on a conversation with an industry supplier sh...

Send a text It's been the domain of exclusive commercial pools, resorts and high end projects but not more.  Acrylic is moving into the mainstream. Pool windows are the new cool.   Join David in a conversation with an Acrylic manufacturer on the Sunshine Coast (QLD) where we cover the uses, the challenges and the opportunities for building beautiful and functional pools and spas using this ma...

Send a text Join SPLASH! in an escape to Far North Queensland to see what is happening in the tropics. David and Luke spend time at a pool shop retail consumer event and also got into a conversation with Allan's Pool Shop owner, Tony Rodda.   The weather is warm and the ocean is a dangerous place - the only place to be is in the pool with us! Ready. Set. SPLASH!  For you free industry news up...

Send a text In an 18 month period where we have been through so many various challenges and obstacles we have seen continued increased demand for our products/services.  Now all of a sudden (it seems) we are in the start of yet another busy swimming season!   Join David and Luke in this fast paced podcast including Rapid Fire industry news and interest and the crowd favourite - 'Top 5 online...

Send a text SPLASH! is a proud to be the voice of a professional industry that is remarkably diverse yet united.   We are an integrated ecosystem that relies on the success of others for the continued expansion of our products and services.  None of us do it alone.  From driving initial interest, to creating concepts, to construction, manufacturing , supply, installation, service, management and o...

Send a text Join Luke on this extra-ordinary SPLASH! Podcast special to recognize the importance of asking those around us RUOK? An interview that raises some serious issues and practical solutions. Please reach out for appropriate personal support or professional advice if this podcast raises concerns for you.   For you free industry news updates and SPLASH! Magazine copy simply go to: https://ww...

Send a text Join David and Luke as they work through the latest challenges and opportunities from all around.   They take a look at the impact of the changes that just keep coming to our regions affecting us all.  Plus, we review and celebrate some worthy award winners and.....   exciting release of brand new industry resources to reach the 1.5m pool and spa owner of New Zealand and Australia.   R...

Send a text Join David and co-host Luke to uncover the most recent issue of SPLASH! including all the latest, greatest, best and most happening  all over the place .   While there is still increased demand for our products and services, this brings supply challenges.  Not to mention dealing with the increased uncertainty region by region as governments and health departments impose varying restric...

Send a text David discusses the rapid changes happening region by region that are certain to be creating uncertainty for business and consumers.   Listen in to an interview with SPLASH! Gold sponsor DAB about their expansion,   David also catches up with Emily McNeill who is the General Manager of the Australian Swim Schools Association (ASSA) about their work to engage consumers with swimming. On...

Send a text Slip on a pair of jandals, open up the chilly bin and take look into the land of the long white cloud where the Pool and Spa industry has long produced outstanding products and delivered high quality service.   Join David as he talks with industry and learns about the changes happening and the momentum being created by the advance towards NZ industry qualifications, engagement with gov...

Send a text Listen in to this informative and inspirational conversation between your Ready. Set SPLASH! host, David Stennett and the founder and CEO of Poolwerx, John O'Brien.  We hear John share about the idea he had many years ago while in California that has developed to become a household name in 'Poolwerx'.  Gain leadership insights into creating a culture intended to produce...

Send a text Join Luke and David as they reflect on the astounding quality of work produced by our industry in Australia and New Zealand through the Awards of Excellence Events run so far. An overview  of the serious consequences over Jump Loops' deceitful dealings with franchisees. We also hear from SPASA's Spiros Dassakis about critical concerns with the proposed temporary fencing stand...

Send a text All things current and all things industry in this podcast. We look at the future of ecological, environmental and sustainable pools through the lens of a massive commercial project.  We interview Jonas Ryberg from Fluidra, which as the Platinum Sponsors of the upcoming SPLASH! Trade show, share some of their insights and plans. David and Luke also do a rapid fire session covering othe...

Send a text You asked for it so here it is! A very special episode today as David takes time with SPASA CEO, Lindsay McGrath for an in-depth interview.   Lindsay discusses the long and winding road that has lead the industry to today; reveals inside information on the current state-of-the-industry covered in the SPASA Annual Report (get your free copy at: www.spasa.com.au); and reflects on the big...

Send a text The heat is on as we walk through the many and varied options for pool heating.  We hear from Sadie Davidson, the new Executive Officer for the association in WA.   We look at some new products and much more. Ready.  Set.  SPLASH! For you free industry news updates and SPLASH! Magazine copy simply go to: https://www.splash.online/subscribe With thanks to our sponsors: Fluidra AIS Water...

Send a text The new issue of SPLASH! is out.  David and Luke reveal the Top 5 online news stories, review the latest statistics and look at the continued increased demand from consumers on our industry.  We also take a look at the new Bill that has passed federal legislation affecting casual employment  Ready. Set. SPLASH! For you free industry news updates and SPLASH! Magazine copy simply go to:...