“When we turn it on, it leaks inside the building over here.” I was greeted by the manager of the Bass Pro Shops store in Hampton, Virginia. We were taking a tally of the issues with their existing water feature in front of the store. As he pointed out all the problems, he asked if …
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How many times a week is a return phone call missed? A follow-up quote forgotten? A quick checkup on a client not completed? The list goes on. We’re all human, and quite frankly, running a business can be overwhelming sometimes. We forget to send that quote or email, to make that phone call to a …
Choose Smaller and More Profitable Jobs I started out in the pool and water features industry in the early 1980s (before some of you were born!). Early on, if there was a mistake that could be made, I’d find a way to make it. Then, somehow, I found a way to make it again. If …
POND college (Pc) is the home of Any Pond Limited, a marketing company that educates and inspires the British public. Our focus is to help others dream, plan and enjoy ponds and water features. Pc is in an ideal central location in the United Kingdom and is open for the citizens of the British Isles …
The answer is text — now, what is the question? That’s what I’m hearing when it comes to younger contractors these days. And pond builders who are a bit older? It’s all about email. I’ll admit it. I’m guilty of this at times as well. But there is no one-stop solution for communication, unfortunately. >> …
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Aquascape, Inc. Founder and Owner, Greg Wittstock, wondered how his business could overcome the obstacles created by the coronavirus pandemic. To continue training and inspiring his global network of pond and water feature contractors and their employees, Wittstock decided to have a faux backyard space built in his company’s 180,000 square foot warehouse located in …
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Aquascape, Inc. announces Aquascape University, an all-new online training curriculum set to launch Jan. 1, 2021. The training content is designed for water feature professionals of all skill levels ranging from the inexperienced novice to the seasoned veteran. The offering of free and paid courses can be purchased in bundles or individually, allowing business owners …
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By Erin Porter, Hardscape Materials Inc. In the early days of COVID-19 and before life changed dramatically, I was treated to a trip to North Carolina for a seminar on water quality and fish health, which included a visit to a koi farm and dedicated retail pond store. It was a great trip and very …
Aquascape, Inc. announces “I ❤ My Art” as the theme for the first ever virtual Pondemonium, the water garden industry’s premiere training event for water feature professionals around the world. Distributors, contractors and retailers are invited to register and join the online event from the comfort of their home, office, or pond. The online training …
One of the most effective ways to reach large numbers of people is via video, whether live or recorded. Can you imagine a world without it now, especially during the global pandemic? Thanks to video, I have been able to carry on talking with clients and inspiring thousands and thousands of people with content that I originally …
