August 2014 Winner of the Fill In the Phil Cartoon Contest

Jul 9, 2014

cartoon of Phil The Pool Man - winner

WINNER:Bill Dickinson Aqua Leisure Pools and Spas | Wilkes-Barre, Pa.

Try this one...

cartoon of Phil The Pool Man

Take a crack at the blank Phil above. We’ll print anything that makes us laugh or warms our hearts! Just send your captions to [email protected].

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Busting the Myths of Modern Business Management Tools

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Own the Backyard: Lighting Solutions That Go Beyond the Pool

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Why Pool Builders Are Wasting Money on Meta — and What to Do Instead

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Expanding the Fiberglass Market

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Own the Backyard: Lighting Solutions That Go Beyond the Pool

Builders can use layered lighting and automation to create a more cohesive, valuable backyard.

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Why Pool Builders Are Wasting Money on Meta — and What to Do Instead

Pool builders may be wasting ad dollars on Meta; here’s why Google Search can deliver more qualified leads and greater accountability.

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Expanding the Fiberglass Market

With faster installations, high-end features and growing consumer demand, fiberglass pools are becoming an increasingly attractive opportunity for builders.

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“A House Without a Roof”

Why automatic pool covers are becoming a more practical, valuable part of today’s pool package.

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The Decision

A practical guide to helping customers decide whether a full pump replacement or a motor upgrade makes the most sense.

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The Independent Retail Advantage

How independent pool and spa retailers can compete with big-box stores by leaning into expertise, service and local relationships.

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TDS: A Number in Search of a Meaning

A closer look at why TDS is not a pass/fail number, but a reading that depends on what is actually dissolved in the water.

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Driven by Design

AQUA’s annual Truck & Van Contest celebrates the pool and spa professionals who turn their work vehicles into memorable brands in motion. Take a ride down victory lane and meet this year’s winners.

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The Dirty Work Pays Off

The inaugural Dirty Filter Face-Off Contest recognized three pool professionals whose grimy discoveries stood out to voters and judges alike.

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From Road Warrior to Backyard Closer

How smarter routes, better communication and add-on services can make pool service businesses more profitable.

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The Imperative to Save Water

As water scarcity worsens, the aquatics industry faces growing pressure to reduce waste before outside mandates do it for them.

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