We understand that one of the biggest challenges right now for business owners is finding and retaining good employees. This can be even more challenging in our industry as the work often includes long hours and getting your hands dirty every day. Are you flexible enough to be ready to adapt to what it takes to keep good employees when you do find them? Check out Greg Wittstock's blog below for an interesting perspective.
Also in this month's newsletter we have information and a video about Pondemonium, an exciting announcement about our new web site, some new products, a great video and more.
Happy Pondering,
The True Pump Team
Can You Adapt Your Game For Today's Players? by Greg Wittstock
In April the NFL held their annual draft with millions of fans watching and listening to see what future talent their team invests in. Championships come out of the hit or miss speculations of organizations and careers hang in the balance for the executives who make those decisions regarding the future potential of 20-year-olds.
Not surprisingly, they get it wrong as often as they get it right.
Up until Pondemonium last year it looked like we got it wrong with Nick Stryker. He had the right pedigree on paper (a degree in horticulture), a background of summer jobs working in the field, and he even passed the eye test looking like bad-ass UFC champ Connor McGregor's twin brother (sans tattoos)
Thanks to everyone who came out to our Pondless Waterfall build April 20th. Because of everyone's hard work we were able to complete the feature and beat the rain! The homeowners are overjoyed with their new water feature.
CAC's at the Rockies
We had a fun night out with some of our CAC's in April. We promised them a suite at a Rockies game next year if they rank 1, 2 and 3 in the Top Frog awards!
Pondemonium 2017
Join us August 23rd - 27th, 2017 for Pondemonium, the water feature industry's premier training event for contractors, retailers, distributors, or anyone looking for a new business opportunity with water features. An Early Bird discount is available if you sign up before June 6.
Aquascape Announces Pondemonium® 2017
Web Site Upgrade
We will soon be launching our new, improved, mobile-friendly web site! Soon you'll be able to catch up on pond news, order products and much more right from your smart phone. Watch for the mobile friendly launch on Monday, May 22.
Product Update
We have two new products to introduce this month. Pond Force LED color changing lights include a remote control so you can change the color and mode of the lights. The Fish Mate Pond Fish Feeder will automatically dispense food daily over a period of several hours for approximately 21 days. Stop by soon to check out these cool new products.
Aquascape Video
Aquascape was joined by several Master Certified Aquascape Contractors to build an alligator turtle pond at the Chelonian Research Institute. This month's video recaps this memorable pond build!
Turtle Pond Build at the Chelonian Research Institute
Think about it . . .
"We generate fears while we sit. We over come them by action. Fear is natures way of warning us to get busy." - Dr. Henry Link
Calendar
Spring Hours:
Monday - Friday 7:30 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Saturday 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Closed Sunday
CLOSED for Memorial Day, Saturday May 27 - Monday May 29
