Episode 155: How the Manufacturer’s Role Should go Beyond Just Supplying Product with Brad Parker and Donny Cislo of Fluidra

The rest of our conversation with Brad and Donny revolves around what all goes into being a manufacturer, such as product development, quality processes, and improving existing products. We also discuss why a manufacturer should strive to become a good partner to its dealers, as well as how they can stay accountable as the first mover in the supply chain. 

Lastly, we touch on communication as being key when looking to retain consumers, especially as demand begins to go up and how the manufacturers alongside pool companies have a responsibility to create products and experiences that will allow customers to capture those poolside memories that last a lifetime. 

Topics Discussed: 

• 01:13 - An introduction to Donny Cislo 
• 08:18 - What Brad Parker has been up to 
• 11:20 - The Response to Jandy quitting the internet 
• 12:50 - What qualifies as a violation of the policy