Episode 146: How One Idea for Improved Skimming Transformed into a Line of Innovative Pool Tools with Eric and Jenel Resh

Similar to the pool businesses back then, the tools were far from where they are today as well. Eric described his tools from the past as “working with toys”. The lack of innovation from the 60s to the 90s left the door wide open for the Resh’s to take advantage and build products that would change the industry. 

Listen in as Eric and Jenel discuss the moments that sparked the ideas for both the Smart! nets and Power Poles, what goes into the production of them, and how they have developed into their highly acclaimed Piranha nets, poles, and brushes. 

Topics Discussed: 

• 03:35 - How the Resh’s got into the pool industry 
• 14:27 - How they built their pool service company 
• 16:56 - Eric’s first idea to make skimming better 
• 22:37 - How the industry became more “professionalized” 
• 35:11 - Taking your pool tools seriously