Episode 215 of the Pool Nation Podcast Edgar, Zac and John host Josh Sandler, CEO of Gold Medal Pools. They dive into a range of topics, including Josh's incredible legacy story in the pool industry, beginning with his father and continuing to his own leadership today. Josh shares key business insights, such as the importance of employee and customer retention, scaling a business, and creating operational excellence.

Timestamp Highlights:

• [00:00:00] - Intro to the Pool Nation podcast
• [00:05:00] - Josh’s story of Gold Medal Pools and building a family legacy
• [00:22:00] - How Gold Medal Pools thrived during the 2008 recession
• [00:39:00] - Discussion on the impact of COVID-19 and the Texas Freeze on the business
• [00:55:00] - Behind the scenes: How Josh and his team use data to drive business success
• [01:05:00] - Importance of employee empowerment and operational efficiency
• [01:15:00] - How to focus on pricing, cost of goods, and building profitable relationships with customers
• [01:25:00] - Josh’s vision for giving back to the pool industry and creating long-term business strategies

Josh emphasizes the power of servant leadership, scaling with intention, and the significance of building long-term customer and employee relationships. The podcast also serves as a build-up to his involvement in upcoming Pool Nation Conference business classes, where he’ll share strategies for growth, financials, and an exit strategy.