Business View Magazine | May 2021

35 BUSINESS VIEW MAGAZINE MAY 2021 members who are manufacturers. He relates, “It is wonderful. They know us through the Master Pools Guild and we have an opportunity to network where we never would otherwise and they are just a great resource for us. If we have a problem, there’s a good chance somebody has already dealt with it in the Guild and we reach out and we get answers. It’s strictly a group that’s about sharing information and technology and education – and it’s invitation only. They seek you out in your market. It’s a pretty rigorous process to get in the Guild, so it’s a very valued membership if you’re lucky enough to be invited to be in it.” Reed doesn’t know what the future holds, but he’s hopeful the manufacturing and shipping side of the business will improve. He notes, “There are so many variables as it is. The pool industry as a whole is very good at stocking up through the winter and getting ready for spring but they didn’t have that opportunity because of the pandemic. And then manufacturing got behind and while they were running behind our business was increasing, so all of a sudden we’ve got a supply and demand problem.” Current situations being what they are, Memphis Pool and its hard-working team are definitely thinking positive and looking ahead to a very bright and sunny future. MEMPHI S POOL