Brian Fitzsimmons's guest appearances

Brian Fitzsimmons

Birchman Media

The Pond Digger Podcast

Paige Patterson

Don Graves

Steve Gaines

Jerry Vines

Miss Lissa

Joshua Simmons

John Babler

Sara Bendrick

Laura Reale

Malcolm Yarnell

Bob Pearle

Waylan Owens

Scott Colter

Mark MJ Wilson

Anthony Quintero

OwlTail

Brian Fitzimmons recalls how he persevered even after losing his growing business to a fire, and what it takes to successfully manage multiple stores, be the exclusive importer for a major brand, and own over 100 acres for his business…    Eric shares his insight on:  What it takes to bounce back after a devastating fire Focusing on moving forward instead of on what could have been Shifting from leasing a property to buying 100 acres Making the decision to not depend on one location for business to run  Being on the business vs. being in the business  The value of training the right people so they have the skills to grow   Challenges of being the exclusive importer for Evolution Aqua New products to know for koi ponds and whether to list brands for customers Understanding how to talk to clients about fulfilling their dream vs. selling to them  What to expect when purchasing fish from a farm vs. store     Links to resources:   Fitz’s Fish Ponds- https://www.fitzfishponds.com/   Fitz’s Fish Ponds YouTube -  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCIzO41pTpqRxZBuanS7HwnQ   Everything Koi - https://everythingkoi.com/   The Pond Digger - https://theponddigger.com/   If you’re looking for inspiration and tips for your pond, be sure to follow The Pond Digger’s Instagram -https://www.instagram.com/theponddigger/!   You can also check out The Pond Digger’s products at: http://helixpondfiltration.com/   And follow his adventures in the pond world at: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/theponddigger/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/ThePondDigger/   If you have any questions, feel free to email Eric with the subject line “Persuasive Pond Design” at: Eric@theponddigger.com

Brian Fitzimmons recalls how he persevered even after losing his growing business to a fire, and what it takes to successfully manage multiple stores, be the exclusive importer for a major brand, and own over 100 acres for his business…  Eric shares his insight on: <ul> <li>What it takes to bounce back after a devastating fire</li> <li>Focusing on moving forward instead of on what could have been</li> <li>Shifting from leasing a property to buying 100 acres</li> <li>Making the decision to not depend on one location for business to run </li> <li>Being on the business vs. being in the business </li> <li>The value of training the right people so they have the skills to grow  </li> <li>Challenges of being the exclusive importer for Evolution Aqua</li> <li>New products to know for koi ponds and whether to list brands for customers</li> <li>Understanding how to talk to clients about fulfilling their dream vs. selling to them </li> <li>What to expect when purchasing fish from a farm vs. store </li> </ul> Links to resources: Fitz’s Fish Ponds- <a href="https://www.fitzfishponds.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.fitzfishponds.com/</a> Fitz’s Fish Ponds YouTube - <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCIzO41pTpqRxZBuanS7HwnQ" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCIzO41pTpqRxZBuanS7HwnQ</a> Everything Koi - <a href="https://everythingkoi.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://everythingkoi.com/</a> The Pond Digger - <a href="https://theponddigger.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://theponddigger.com/</a> If you’re looking for inspiration and tips for your pond, be sure to follow The Pond Digger’s Instagram -<a href="https://www.instagram.com/theponddigger/?hl=en" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/theponddigger/</a>! You can also check out The Pond Digger’s products at: <a href="http://helixpondfiltration.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://helixpondfiltration.com/</a> And follow his adventures in the pond world at: Instagram - <a href="https://www.instagram.com/theponddigger/?hl=en" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/theponddigger/</a> Facebook - <a href="https://www.facebook.com/ThePondDigger/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/ThePondDigger/</a> If you have any questions, feel free to email Eric with the subject line “Persuasive Pond Design” at: <a href="mailto:Eric@theponddigger.com">Eric@theponddigger.com</a>

EP82: Dominating the Pond Business on The East Coast and Beyond w/ Brian Fitzsimmons

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Welcome all pond freaks and pond aficionados to the eighteenth episode of the Pond Digger Podcast with your host, Eric Triplett!  Eric is known as the Pond Digger, an extremely passionate and committed water feature contractor and specialist. In the Pond Digger Podcast, he shares his experiences as a water feature contractor that will help both DIY pond builders and fellow contractors alike. Today’s topic is all about overcoming adversity.  Eric is joined by Brian Fitzsimmons, the Helix Pond Contractor of the Year in 2014. Brian’s warehouse and showroom burned to the ground last week, and he lost everything.  Listen as Eric and Brian discuss how to overcome and persevere through these extremely hard times. Eric and Brian share their thoughts about:  How Brian reacted to the news Brian’s process for coming up with a plan to pick up the pieces and move forward The heartwarming feeling of knowing people are there for him Brian’s future goals of owning land and building ponds for himself Brian shares the details of building and maintaining his team The journey from a 10x10 ice cream shop to warehouse How the business and brand will live on Brian’s mindset around the pond industry and his business    Be sure to send Brian some love and support via his Instagram.    Check out The Pond Digger’s products at: http://helixpondfiltration.com/ And follow his adventures in the pond world at: Instagram @theponddigger Facebook @theponddigger   If you have any questions, feel free to email Eric at: Eric@theponddigger.com

Welcome all pond freaks and pond aficionados to the eighteenth episode of the Pond Digger Podcast with your host, Eric Triplett!  Eric is known as the Pond Digger, an extremely passionate and committed water feature contractor and specialist. In the Pond Digger Podcast, he shares his experiences as a water feature contractor that will help both DIY pond builders and fellow contractors alike. Today’s topic is all about overcoming adversity.  Eric is joined by Brian Fitzsimmons, the Helix Pond Contractor of the Year in 2014. Brian’s warehouse and showroom burned to the ground last week, and he lost everything.  Listen as Eric and Brian discuss how to overcome and persevere through these extremely hard times. Eric and Brian share their thoughts about: <ul> <li>How Brian reacted to the news</li> <li>Brian’s process for coming up with a plan to pick up the pieces and move forward</li> <li>The heartwarming feeling of knowing people are there for him</li> <li>Brian’s future goals of owning land and building ponds for himself</li> <li>Brian shares the details of building and maintaining his team</li> <li>The journey from a 10x10 ice cream shop to warehouse</li> <li>How the business and brand will live on</li> <li>Brian’s mindset around the pond industry and his business</li> </ul> Be sure to send Brian some love and support via his <a href="https://www.instagram.com/fitzfishponds/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a>.  Check out The Pond Digger’s products at: <a href="http://helixpondfiltration.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://helixpondfiltration.com/</a> And follow his adventures in the pond world at: Instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/theponddigger/?hl=en" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@theponddigger</a> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/ThePondDigger/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook @theponddigger</a> If you have any questions, feel free to email Eric at: <a href="mailto:Eric@theponddigger.com">Eric@theponddigger.com</a>

EP17: Overcoming Adversity with Brian Fitzsimmons