Hello Tim,

This year's Pondemonium theme was "Build Your Business." The focus of Greg Wittstock's keynote speech was building a team so that your business can run without you! None of us knows when health issues or other difficulties may take us away from our businesses. It's important to have plans in place so that your business can keep humming along even if you're not there! It was a powerful message and a good reminder for all of us.

In this month's newsletter we have a Pondemonium recap, info on our fall store hours, a product update and this month's Aquascape video.

Happy Pondering,

The True Pump Team

Pondemonium

Another amazing Pondemonium is now in the books! The four day event was filled with activities including pond tours, a pond building contest, business building classes, an awards ceremony, and lots of networking and socializing with pond contractors from all over the world! Congratulations to our customers who were recognized as Top Frogs - BR&D Landscape was the #6 Aquascape contractor, Colorado Pond Pros was the #14 contractor, and Materra Waterscapes was the #40 overall customer. Thanks to all of those who took the time out of their busy schedules to attend and "work on their business, not in their business.." It's never too early to start planning to attend the next Pondemonium! (Pondemonium will be virtual in 2025 and in-person again in 2026)

We will be closed Saturday, August 31 - Monday, September 2 in observance of Labor Day Weekend. Fall Hours begin Tuesday, September 3: Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., closed Saturday & Sunday

At Pondemonium we got a sneak peek of many of the new products that will be available for 2025. One of the best new products for contractors isn't a product at all, it's the Contractor Tool Kit app! Aquascape realized too much of their valuable information is hard to find so they are putting it all in one place for easy access for contractors. The Tool Kit should be available January, 2025.

There will also be many new decorative items available in larger sizes and some new colors. We are also very excited about the new patio bowls that can also be used as biological filters! For a preview of these items and more you can check out Aquascape's new product page HERE.

We are out of fish for the season but still have some aquatic plants left. All remaining plants are BUY ONE, GET ONE FREE, while supplies last.

Aquascape recently shared what it means to "Live the Aquascape Lifestyle" with some of the biggest digital influencers in the gardening world!