EP 19 | Matt Lainson - Cronulla Pools: Building Resilience, Family Security & Cronulla Pools

In this episode of the Everything Counts podcast, Jamie Small is joined by co-host George Azzy and special guest Matt Lainson, co-owner of Cronulla Pools.Matt shares the story behind building a boutique concrete pool company alongside his wife Kate in Sydney’s Sutherland Shire, and opens up about the challenges of stepping away from the tools, leading a team, creating strong systems, and growing a business without losing sight of family.The conversation dives into discipline, parenting, training, risk, resilience, and the life-changing impact of watching his family lose everything after a major property development collapse. Matt speaks honestly about how that experience shaped his drive, his approach to business, and his commitment to creating security for his own family.From raising competitive kids, staying fit in his 40s, working with your partner, backing yourself, and learning to do hard things, this episode is a reminder that success is built through daily choices, calculated risks, and consistency.Hosted by Jamie Small.Recorded and produced at The Grey Creative Caringbah