The Deep End with Eric Triplett: S2-E37: Fuck Your Ego, It’s Costing You More Than You Think with Kent Wallace

S2-E37: Fuck Your Ego, It’s Costing You More Than You Think with Kent Wallace

Apr 17, 2026

Some industry problems do not last because they are too hard to solve. They last because the right people never work together.

This conversation unpacks a long-running pond filtration issue through the story of two experts whose refusal to collaborate left a major solution sitting on the sidelines for years. Kent Wallace explains how he developed “The Fix,” a modification kit designed to restore the original self-cleaning purpose of the Nexus filter by using floating microscreen technology.

Along the way, the discussion moves beyond equipment and into a bigger lesson for contractors and pond professionals: real progress comes from understanding first principles. Rather than replacing systems that still have value, the better move is often to diagnose the true failure point, improve what already exists, and create more value with less waste.

Covered in this episode:

• Be aware of how personal ego can block collaborations that would otherwise solve long-standing professional problems.
• Prioritize identifying and fixing the root cause of an issue rather than simply replacing a functional container or system.
• Repurpose waste materials, such as nutrient-rich settlement water, to naturally fertilize and improve the soil in your garden.
• Look for opportunities to upgrade or modify older equipment to save costs and reduce waste for both yourself and your clients.
• Seek out mentors and study past industry successes to build a stronger foundation of technical knowledge for your business.

This is a practical look at innovation, efficiency, and the value of thinking deeper before throwing something out. For pond professionals, contractors, and anyone building a business around problem-solving, there is a lot here to apply right away.

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