ProPartner Newsletter 10/2017
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Dear ProPartners, dear colleagues, with this newsletter I would like to inform you about the work of the advisory board in 2017 so far. We as the advisory board see ourselves as a link between the ProPartners and RivieraPool, with the goal of building a strong and future-proof position. Therefore, together with RivieraPool, we strive to find and implement the right path into the future, as well as to make daily business as smooth and successful as possible. For this purpose, we are in touch with each other regularly, almost daily. In 2017, we also sat down together for two days in April and two days in September to discuss and define a variety of points. This newsletter is intended to give a brief overview of the points discussed.
The Advisory Board informs
ProPartner Newsletter 10/2017
Dear ProPartners, dear colleagues,
With this newsletter, I would like to inform you about the advisory board's work so far in 2017.
As the advisory board, we see ourselves as a link between the ProPartners and RivieraPool, with the aim of building a strong and future-proof position. That is why, together with RivieraPool, we strive to find and implement the right path into the future, and to make day-to-day business as smooth and successful as possible. To this end, we are in contact with each other regularly, almost daily.
In 2017, we also sat down together for two days in April and two days in September to discuss and define a variety of points. This newsletter is intended to give a brief overview of the points discussed:
Sales
A regular newsletter is intended to inform about the work of the advisory board. How do we manage to get the ProPartners to work more closely with the advisory board throughout the year? We need your opinion, your input, your ideas. There are still too few replies to emails here.
Genesis
Genesis training courses are a very important point for our further development. We are very pleased that, also at the instigation of the advisory board, a seminar can take place again in December at the Riverside in Nordhorn. Unfortunately, we received too few registrations for the drawing courses. However, the iPad Pro course is fully booked. Great - we are really looking forward to this event.
The sales training within the framework of this seminar is intended to be essentially an organized exchange of experience. The exchange of experience is one of the essential components of the ProPartnership.
Photo book
Uwe presented a photo book that he compiled for Frank and Mark Löchte.
All references of the ProPartner compiled in one book. 92 pages of Premium Pools for €62. This is more than a promotional measure. This is clear proof of competence for a swimming pool builder. The photo book can be viewed in the ProPartner portal.
Definitely take a look. If interested, contact Uwe.
Autumn Promotion
The autumn promotion has become indispensable for sales.
Spring orders must be secured in December!
Pools must be ready in stock in spring!
Offers from 2017 must be "struck while the iron is hot" The 2017 autumn promotion is enclosed.
RivieraPool Sales Aids
How do I handle the RivieraPool sales aids? This is always a point of discussion. Inquiries, Brandbox, Configurator, etc. are excellent tools if you use them. Various ProPartners do this far too little. This should be another topic for the sales training.
Technology
Many possibilities were discussed to technically develop individual products further. Various adaptations to the DIN standard in the area of technical documentation were initiated. The new roller shutter drives were warmly welcomed. The new slats make a very good impression. However, the packaging still has "potential"; possibilities were discussed here to improve handling.
Warranty case
We were able to negotiate an agreement with RivieraPool according to which the warranty for ProPartners is extended. According to this agreement, the warranty period only begins to run when we have the acceptance from the customer. At the latest 6 months after delivery. RivieraPool will send a corresponding additional text for our ProPartner contracts. The agreement applies to all deliveries from October 2017.
Product Range
At the last ProPartner conference, we worked out trends in various workshops that are showing today and will become important in the coming years. RivieraPool has aligned its model policy accordingly. A new pool model and new possibilities will be presented in January. It is also important that we jointly made a conscious decision against some ideas in order to clearly focus the range and keep it manageable.
Events
The Aquanale will be an important meeting place for the sector but also for the ProPartnership. We would be very pleased to see you all there. The RivieraPool stand is of course our home base.
On Thursday, November 9, 2017, the morning session in the Swimming Pool and Wellness Forum will be hosted by our American friends from Genesis. Skip Philipps will give a presentation on pool design in North America starting at 11:15 am. This will be followed by a panel discussion on the topic, in which Dennis and Guido will participate. Most of us are Genesis Gold Members. It would be very nice if we could accompany this event together, get involved, and refresh contacts.
ProPartner Conference
The next ProPartner conference will take place on Wednesday, January 24, and Thursday, January 25, 2018. Topics and timeframes etc. have been put together for this. However, the agenda is not closed. We would be pleased to receive your ideas and wishes. As mentioned, this is only an overview; details would go beyond the scope of a newsletter.
If you would like to know more, you are welcome to contact me, a colleague from the advisory board, or your contact person at RivieraPool at any time. We are grateful for any feedback, wish you an active and successful autumn season, and look forward to the next meeting at the Aquanale.
With best regards from the far north
Dennis Schikora
Non-binding. Personal. Project-oriented.