E-272 Pool Nation Podcast - 35 Years, 5 Guests, 1 Epic Episode — Pool Nation Unplugged

In this Episode 272 of the Pool Nation Podcast, we’re bringing together some of the most memorable, powerful, and inspiring moments from across the Pool Nation Podcast. From laughter and lessons to heartbreak and hustle — this episode is packed with real stories from pool pros who are shaping the future of our industry.

Hear from Jennifer Melee, Kristen Meow, Megan Hightower, Alicia Rowe, and Casey McGovern as they share life, leadership, and resilience — followed by conversations with Jamie Novak and Chris Marcano from Natural Chemistry, celebrating 35 years of innovation, and a deep-dive with the PHTA team (Sabina Hickman, Jeannie Mendelson, and Jeff Hendrickson) on leadership, education, and uniting the industry.

We wrap it up with laughs and insights from Todd Pieri, Corey Wax, and Michael Kraus of AquaStar — talking about the power of team culture, innovation, and community.

Whether you’ve been part of the Pool Nation family from the start or you’re new to the show, this episode captures what Pool Nation is all about: education, connection, and raising the bar for pool professionals everywhere.

🔹 Featuring stories on leadership, tragedy and triumph, business culture, product innovation, and the heart behind the pros. 🔹 Brought to you by the Pool Nation Podcast — where we’re building a Nation of Pool Pros.

🕒 Chapter Timestamps Time Segment 00:00 Intro – Welcome to the Pool Nation Podcast 01:00 “Best Of” setup and guest lineup 03:15 Jennifer, Kristen, Megan & Alicia – Life, business, and laughter in the field 16:30 Casey McGovern – Tragedy, water safety, and the ripple effect 37:45 Natural Chemistry’s 35 Years – Chris Marcano & Jamie Novak on innovation and legacy 1:23:50 AquaStar’s Dream Team – Todd Pieri, Corey Wax & Michael Kraus on culture and teamwork 1:51:40 Closing reflections and Pool Nation updates

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• AquaStar

• Heritage Pool Supply
• Nidec
• Pool Brain

Thank you to all our sponsors for supporting education, innovation, and growth within the pool industry.