As Jeff joins the NESPA team as Industry Trainer, learn more about our plans for upcoming education programs.

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In this episode, Dominick sits down with Julie Kazdin, president of NESPA’s Board of Directors. Julie shares how leadership lessons learned working with NESPA and our Long Island Chapter have impacted her company, Kazdin Pools & Spas. They ...

In this episode, Dominick chats with Chuck Rienzi, founder of Aquatic Artists. After years of working in the landscape business, he evolved into creating ponds for his clients. As the business grew, Chuck found the company's niche, focusing exc...

In this episode, Dominick catches up with Jesse Lubar, CEO of OMG National. OMG works with nearly 10,000 small businesses to help them navigate the near-constant evolution of internet marketing. As a NESPA partner, OMG has worked with pool comp...

In this episode, we visit Loop-Loc headquarters in Hauppauge, NY.  Frank Vingerhoets, Director of Professional Services for Loop-Loc, shares how Loop-Loc has evolved since the 1970s and how he found his way into the swimming pool industry ...

We check back in with Tom Flint of Thomas Flint Landscape Design and Development in this episode.  With nearly 20 years in the industry and 10 years as a NESPA, Tom shares how he stays inspired to tackle new projects and how his company ha...

In this explosive episode, Dom is joined by Steve Barnes – Director of Science and Compliance for AquaStar Pool Products.  You probably know Steve from his years teaching at the Pool & Spa Show, but did you know he spent 30 years as a ...

In this episode of New Depths , we tackle marketing fundamentals for pool pros with Brett Abbott.  A regular presenter at The Pool & Spa Show, Brett has focused his consulting business exclusively in the pool and spa industry for over ...

In this episode, we talk with Brian Diglio of Blue Wave Pool Service & Supplies With over 30 years of experience in the industry, Brian played a crucial role in developing the Rookie to All-Star - Pool Service Fundamentals program with NESP...

In this episode of New Depths, Dom is joined by Amy Rullo (past president of NESPA and current president of the Penn-Jersey Chapter) and Sarah Garrahan (past president of Penn-Jersey Chapter.  They share their personal journeys as women wo...

We kick off season 2 of New Depths with Jim Dorsey of Kayden Manufacturing.  Jim’s path into the pool industry is one of the most unique we’ve heard, but somehow it makes complete sense. In the late ’90s, Jim began working with...

In Episode 73 of the Pool Nation Podcast, we talk to Dominick Mondi Executive Director of NESPA, and his journey into the pool industry. We talk about the history of NESPA and its advocacy for the pool industry. We talk in detail about the Pool...

In Episode 14, Dominick catches up with Chris Rauschenbach of Puravida Outdoor Living.  Chris was born into the industry and worked for many years on the distribution side for his family’s company – Seaboard Industries. He recently ...

It’s the collaboration we’ve all been waiting for!  Leaders from the Northeast Spa & Pool Association and the National Plasterers Council sit down to discuss winterization, including their joint  Winter Effects Taskforce.&n...

In Episode 13, we continue our conversation with NPC’s Smooth Finish and discuss the many ways our organizations work together, the importance of industry collaboration, and how joining efforts is just plain smart.   We dive deeper into ou...

In this Episode 11, Dominick catches up with Howard Roberts of Liquidscapes. They chat about crafting the perfect outdoor environment design specifically for each customer. He shares the balance between big picture elements and the small detail...

In Episode 10, we talk with Amy Rullo, president of NESPA.  As Amy wraps up her year as the association's president, she looks back at the many challenges we faced in 2020 and 2021. She also shares with us what she's excited about as we lo...

In this episode, Peter Muehlbronner, owner of AHI Consulting, shares with us the ins and outs of swimming pool inspections in real estate transactions. After starting his career in construction, Peter transitioned into home inspections and then...

In Episode 5, we talk with Landon Eafrati from Fluidra about what the Internet of Things (IoT) means for pools.  IoT is in almost every house - cell phones, tablets, smart TVs, lights, garage door opener, thermostat, door locks, doorbell- ...

As a leader in the commercial market, Ben shares how ongoing training is the foundation of his company’s success and how networking across various industry groups benefits his professional growth.  He also shares how his company works ...