Builder Reflects on his Father’s Impact on His Swimming Pool Company

The owner of Juliano's Pools & Spas in Vernon, Conn. explains what his father meant when he said to "expect problems."

Ansley, Erin

In this edition of Top 50 Builder Bites — our weekly podcast series on the biggest issues the industry faces today — we hear from Brian Juliano, owner of Juliano’s Pool & Spas in Vernon, CT. Listen as he explains what his dad meant when he said to “expect problems” and why this advice was so critical to his success.

“I remember my father telling me many, many years ago when I was first starting to expect problems. Although it’s not a very positive thing, it’s a realistic thing.”

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About the Author

Erin Ansley

Erin Ansley is a frequent freelancer for Pool and Spa News and Aquatics International. She has been a professional journalist since 2001. When not sleuthing the web for the latest news or calling on sources in the construction industry for the inside scoop, Erin can be found surfing waves along the California coast, challenging her athletic limits in her favorite CrossFit box, playing drums with her indie rock band, and spending time with her daughter and husband.