Pool Nation's 2024 Sales Rep Group of the Year​

Mission Statement: Empower Potential

See what Joe Trusty from Pool magazine had to say about How The Grit Game Aims at Changing the Rep Model

 

“In an industry where reputation is earned one conversation, one connection, and one problem-solved at a time, The Grit Game has managed to do something rare: they’ve become the rep group everybody is suddenly talking about.

Read our origin story in Agency Sales magazine

 

In 2022, after a 16-plus-year career in the pool and spa industry, Johnny Davis, the agency’s CEO and co-founder, together with his wife Laci, made the decision to build something of their own…

vision statement

To empower individuals and organizations to reach their full potential. By continuously pushing boundaries and embracing progress, we work together to achieve new heights in everything we do.

Read Pool Nation’s Spotlight on our Co-founder, Laci Davis 

 

From Disney to the deep end of the pool industry, and named one of Pool Nation’s next-gen female leaders, discover how our Co-Founder, Laci Davis, got her start and is making waves across the industry.

Read Pool Nation’s Spotlight on our Co-founder, Laci Davis 

 

From Disney to the deep end of the pool industry, and named one of Pool Nation’s next-gen female leaders, discover how our Co-Founder, Laci Davis, got her start and is making waves across the industry.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Grit Game?

The Grit Game is a manufacturer rep firm that acts as a free problem-solving consultant for the pool pro. We connect manufacturers with pool professionals, and pool professionals to  top-tier products designed to make their jobs easier and their customers happier. We support pool builders, service techs, retailers, distributors, and commercial teams by helping fix common field issues, improve efficiency, and reduce callbacks at zero cost to the pool pro. 

The Grit Game provides outside representation and field support in the pool, spa, and backyard leisure industry.

We work in the field and digitally to help manufacturers gain visibility and long-term adoption, while also supporting pool professionals with education, problem-solving, and practical guidance. Our team connects products to real-world applications, helping ensure solutions are used correctly and perform as intended.

By bridging manufacturers and pool professionals, we help reduce friction in the market, improve outcomes in the field, and support stronger, more sustainable businesses on both sides.

You can find your designated Grit Game rep based on your state here.

The Grit Game partners with a number of trusted manufacturers in the pool and spa industry. You can always view a full and complete list of the products that we support here

The Grit Game operates across the United States and Canada, offering international coverage while maintaining local support through dedicated regional representatives.

The Grit Game supports pool professionals by providing practical, real-world help tied directly to the challenges they face on job sites, in service routes, and at distributor counters.

Our team spends time in the field answering questions, troubleshooting issues, sharing best practices, and providing education around installation, startup, and long-term performance. When a product is part of the solution, we help ensure it is selected, installed, and supported correctly.

The goal is to reduce callbacks, simplify work, and help pool professionals operate more efficiently — while creating better outcomes for manufacturers through proper product use and long-term adoption.

Core Values 

You Can’t Spell Integrity without GRIT
We believe in acting with integrity, doing the right thing even when no one is watching, and being fair and transparent in all our dealings. We keep our promises and hold ourselves to a high standard, proud of doing what we say we will do. Our commitment to excellence is joyfully dedicated, guided by the principle of "Doing all things as if for the Lord." We take accountability seriously, owning our actions and taking responsibility for our mistakes. Our handshake means something, and we uphold our obligations with dignity and pride.
Embrace Progress & Innovation
We believe in pushing our own boundaries daily, using critical thinking and imagination to dream up unexpected ideas. We strive to think big and invent the future, always staying curious and ambitious. We value self-motivation and the power of consistent improvement, continuously learning and adapting to meet the evolving needs of our customers. Our commitment to innovation drives us to boldly raise the bar and challenge our ideas of what's possible. By embracing progress with courage and creativity, we strive to deliver exceptional value to our customers and continually improve ourselves. We live by a "normal sucks" mentality
Build Strong Relationships
We believe in fostering positive relationships with both our customers and team members, anticipating their needs and building bridges of understanding. Our approach is rooted in servant leadership, teamwork, and a commitment to unified success. We aim to attract, develop and retain the best talent, and create an inclusive environment that values diversity of thought. Our goal is to work together to achieve win-for-all solutions, filled with gratitude and laughter, and making people feel good. We encourage shared successes and strive to be the team members we would want to work with. We obsess over hiring awesome people who are passionate about growing the business and building a fantastic place to work.
Embody an Entrepreneurial Spirit
We embrace the adventure of the challenge, driven by grit and a relentless pursuit of excellence. We believe in working smarter, not harder, and never settling for mediocrity. Our entrepreneurial mindset constantly pushes the boundaries of what's possible. With humility and a desire to make an impact, we stay focused on our goals, guided by the K.I.S.S. methodology. We never turn down an opportunity to celebrate a win, no matter if it’s a big win or a really big win.

YOUR TRUSTED PARTNERS IN The POOL & SPA INDUSTRY

Welcome to The Grit Game, where we go beyond traditional sales representation, offering a network of industry experts who are committed to seeing you succeed.