MPG’s influence extends beyond its membership through its strong advocacy efforts has been instrumental in shaping the industry’s landscape at both the state and national levels. The PHTA, led by Sabina Hickman, has played a pivotal role in uniting different segments of the pool industry, creating a cohesive and unified voice that represents the interests of all stakeholders. Through collaboration with PHTA, MPG has navigated complex regulatory environments and ensured its members are well-represented in discussions that affect the industry. The association’s involvement in advocacy efforts has not only helped protect the interests of its members but has also contributed to the overall growth and development of the pool industry as a whole. Overall, the focus on collaboration rather than competition has fostered an environment where members are encouraged to support one another, ensuring that everyone benefits from the collective knowledge and experience of the group. RIGOROUS MEMBERSHIP STANDARDS AND CIRCUMSTANCES Maintaining high standards is a priority for MPG, and this is reflected in its stringent membership criteria. “We have a fairly extensive vetting process… you have to have been working in the industry for a minimum of five years. You have to build primarily gunite or concrete pools. We check bank references, we check trade references, and of course, we check client references,” Wiltshire says, highlighting the association’s “bare bones” requirements. MPG’s commitment to quality extends beyond the initial vetting process.The association continuously monitors the online reputation of its members, ensuring that any issues are promptly addressed. “If we have a member that gets a one-star review across any social media platform or Google reviews, then at 6:15 am a copy of that review pings my email and I reach out to the owner of that company just to Photo Credit: AviaMediaGroup - Prestige Pools, Las Vegas 34 BUSINESS VIEW MAGAZINE VOLUME 11, ISSUE 09
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