In this episode, Mike and Trey are joined by guest Reid Schindler, a seasoned professional with nearly two decades in the field. The discussion navigates through the significance of thoughtful design, addressing topography, selecting appropriate features, and understanding customer expectations. Reid shares his journey from architecture club in high school to owning a design-build firm and developing remarkable projects in Oklahoma. The episode also touches on fascinating concepts such as the integration of modern fire features, the importance of 3D renderings in pool design, and details about the Million Dollar Pool Challenge—a competition elevating design creativity in the industry.   Please follow us on YouTube to see the Videos, BBQ Bits segment and other features of the episodes. https://www.youtube.com/@PoolsidePerspectivesPodcast You can also follow us on Instagram to see pics, snippets and catch previews of episodes: https://www.instagram.com/poolsideperspectivespodcast/ Don’t forget to check out the special segments, BBQ Bits, Design Concept and True Crime for insights on outdoor kitchen, the innovative mindset behind an outdoor design concept and pitfalls to avoid in the pool industry.   Reid Schindler: https://www.schindlerdesignco.com/   00:00 Welcome to Poolside Perspectives 01:04 Meet the Hosts and Today's Guest 02:16 Reid Schindler's Journey in the Pool Industry 04:07 High School Architecture Club Experience 07:36 Mentorship and Early Career 17:03 Outdoor Living and Barbecue Bits 26:27 Designing for Ranches 32:38 Challenges and Insights in Pool Design 43:36 A Stunning Sunset Photo Shoot 44:47 Engineering Challenges and Trust 46:10 The Million Dollar Pool Challenge 49:03 Encouraging Young Designers 01:01:29 The Importance of 3D Modeling 01:07:05 True Crime in Pool Design 01:15:30 Weather Challenges in Pool Construction 01:18:22 Balancing Design and Budget in Oklahoma 01:21:50 Conclusion and Final Thoughts