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Ryan Walker

Regional Sales Manager

Approaching 20 years in the pool industry, Ryan Walker brings a wealth of experience and an exceptional knack for customer relationship management to 

The Grit Game as our Regional Sales Manager for the Midwest. Previously with Maytronics and POOLCORP, Ryan has honed his skills in working seamlessly with builders, retail store owners, and distribution partners. 

Known for his problem-solving abilities, Ryan’s precision in addressing diverse client needs is akin to perfectly balancing pool chemicals—effective, reliable, and always aimed at achieving the best results. 

His in-depth industry knowledge and dedication to tailored solutions make him a crucial player in driving our Midwest sales strategy.

Email: rwalker@thegritgame.com

Phone: (985) 377-6382

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I wish every rep was as helpful and responsive as Ryan. He is really the gold standard in the industry! Ryan has continually gone above and beyond. As someone who is new in the industry, we could not be more grateful for his guidance and expertise.
Jessica ThomasPoolwerx Noblesville
Fearless, always asks for the sale. I love working with Ryan.
Sean McDermontH2Flows Controls
I would say perfection does exist with this guy! This guy knows how to make things happen for his dealers! He is always in a good mood, always willing to help and always goes above and beyond! I've been working with Ryan for 6-7 years and he hasn't let me down once!
Megan BorragaBackyard Staycations

In this episode, Natalie Hood sits down with Ryan Walker to unpack how retail sales in the pool industry have evolved over the last two decades—and what dealers, builders, and retailers need to understand to stay competitive today.

Takeaways

  • Retail Isn’t Dead—It’s Evolving
  • Why Personal Service Still Wins
  • The Power of Analytics, Algorithms, and Social Media
  • Selling the Solution, Not the Product
  • Breaking the ‘We’ve Always Done It This Way’ Mindset
  • Why Dealers Must Show What’s Possible
  • Economic Reality Has Changed
  • Selling the vision, not just the pool
  • Why “cheap” isn’t the conversation anymore
  • Social media has changed the customer’s brain
Listen to Part 1 here
Listen tp Part 2 here

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States Covered

Michigan, Indiana, Ohio, and Ontario