Episode 270 Pool Nation Podcast. Welcome to a special Best of Pool Nation Podcast episode! This week, we’re celebrating some of the most inspiring and hardworking professionals in the pool industry — the people who embody what it means to be part of a Nation of Pool Pros.

In this special feature, Megan Kendrick from Pool Pro Magazine joins Edgar De Jesus to talk with James Broderick, Aiden Dunn, and Nick LaPointe — all nominees for the Pool Nation 30 Under 40 Pool Pro of the Year Award. Hear how James built JB Pools from the ground up, how Aiden grew his family business into a thriving operation, and what drives each of them to raise the bar for service and professionalism.

We also feature highlights from powerful interviews with industry leaders like Josh Sandler, CEO of Gold Medal Pools, who shares his family’s multi-generation legacy and how they grew through the 2008 recession, and a fun conversation with Brian Croson, Johnny Davis, Andrew Raglin, and Daniel Nicholas, all nominees for Pool Sales Rep of the Year, sharing stories, laughter, and lessons from the field.

💡 Whether you’re just starting out or running a multi-team operation, these stories remind us why passion, grit, and integrity matter most in the pool industry.

🎧 Listen now to get inspired, laugh with the crew, and celebrate the people moving the pool industry forward.

Chapters: 00:00 – Intro: Welcome to the Best of Pool Nation 01:20 – Megan Kendrick joins the show 03:00 – James Broderick on building JB Pools 12:15 – Aiden Dunn’s family legacy and growth 18:50 – Customer trust and service lessons 24:00 – Green-to-Clean of the Month shout-out 27:10 – Interview with Josh Sandler, CEO of Gold Medal Pools 49:00 – Building through the 2008 recession 58:30 – Sales Rep of the Year nominees panel: Brian, Johnny, Andrew & Daniel 1:10:00 – Funny behind-the-scenes moments 1:20:00 – Final thoughts and wrap-up