I drove up from South East London on my own, early start, quiet roads, plenty of time to think on the way. No team with me. No checklist. No pitch. I went with one simple intention, to be around the pool and spa industry properly and speak to the people who are actually in it. Walking in, it didn’t feel stiff or overly corporate. It felt busy, social, and welcoming. People were open to chatting, swapping stories, and sharing what they were working on. That set the tone strai