EP377: The Final Episode of Pond Digger Podcast
The Deep End with Eric Triplett
Release Date: 12/31/2025
S2-E11: Storytime With Triplett - Do or Die, Commitment Without a Parachute
The Deep End with Eric Triplett
Eric uses Alex Honnold’s free solo climb of a skyscraper in Taiwan as a metaphor for unwavering professional commitment. He argues that many people fail to reach their goals because they rely on "parachutes" or safety nets, which allow them to quit when things become difficult or embarrassing. By contrasting the high stakes of a life-or-death climb with the relatively low risk of social or financial failure, the source encourages contractors and leaders to embrace a "burn the boats" mentality. Triplett emphasizes that true success requires intense preparation and the courage to move forward...
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S2-E10: The Trust Trilogy
The Deep End with Eric Triplett
Get ready to learn about the "Trust Trilogy," where Eric emphasizes the intersection of pricing, commitment, and self-belief. Triplett argues that a client’s ability to trust a professional is directly linked to the professional's own internal confidence and integrity. The discussion highlights common pitfalls like imposter syndrome and broken promises, urging listeners to stop providing "exit ramps" for their own failure. Ultimately, the episode serves as a motivational challenge for entrepreneurs to build self-trust through discipline and consistency to achieve business growth. Key...
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S2-EP09: Winter Warm Weather Warning
The Deep End with Eric Triplett
Eric issues a pond warning that unusually warm winter weather is causing aquatic ecosystems to wake up earlier than expected. Because ponds operate based on water temperature rather than the calendar, Triplett notes that fish are more active, metabolism is increasing, and algae is blooming ahead of schedule. He advises hobbyists to monitor water temperatures closely to determine if they should begin supplemental feeding, while also cautioning that filtration systems may require more frequent maintenance due to rising waste levels. The episode emphasizes that professional service schedules are...
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S2-EP08: Perception, Perspective, and the Price of “More”
The Deep End with Eric Triplett
Eric explores the psychological tension between internal perception and external perspective, sparked by a negative customer review he received. Triplett defines perception as the emotional story individuals tell themselves, while perspective is the lens through which others view those same actions based on their own life experiences. He argues that conflict often arises when these two viewpoints clash, particularly regarding fair pricing and the value of expertise. Using personal anecdotes of past poverty, he categorizes people into levels of survival, comfort, or dream alignment to explain...
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S2-EP07: Burn the Boats: Commitment Without a Parachute
The Deep End with Eric Triplett
Today's show focuses on the price tag principle and the necessity of burning the boats to achieve ultimate success. Eric utilizes historical examples, such as Hernán Cortés, to illustrate how removing the option of retreat forces individuals to commit fully to their objectives. By eliminating safety nets like backup plans or "parachutes," one can cultivate the discipline and diligence required to overcome discomfort and stagnation. The discussion emphasizes that public accountability and financial investment are critical tools for maintaining focus and preventing negotiation with one's own...
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S2-EP06: Understanding Is Proven, Not Spoken
The Deep End with Eric Triplett
Triplett emphasizes that empathy is the most critical tool in a sales professional’s arsenal. He argues that making a client feel accurately understood is more influential than price, product quality, or specific scripts. A central focus of the discussion is the "recap" technique, where the contractor paraphrases a client’s story and emotions to build profound trust before discussing project costs. The group explores how to avoid robotic repetition by weaving personal details and specific "buzzwords" into a narrative that demonstrates genuine care. Additionally, the participants...
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S2-EP05: The HourGlass Choke Point Contractors Struggle With Daily
The Deep End with Eric Triplett
Eric shares a personal epiphany regarding how to better serve his clients by restructuring his teaching model. He recounts a heated political argument with a friend that highlighted how "conspiracy" thinking and conflicting information can create friction and division between people. To address the short attention spans of his audience, Eric decides to pivot from a traditional pyramid framework to an hourglass model. This new visualization represents the choke point where internal lies and mental hurdles prevent professionals from reaching their goals. By focusing on collapsing time and...
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S2-EP04: Pressure Testing The Deep End Rebrand Pre-Game with Issac Mashman
The Deep End with Eric Triplett
Today Eric talks with personal branding consultant regarding their professional evolutions for 2026. Triplett details his decision to rebrand his long-running podcast to The Deep End to broaden his appeal from a niche water feature audience to a wider market of general contractors and entrepreneurs. Mashman provides a strategic audit, encouraging Eric to leverage controversy with purpose by announcing the end of his current show to build anticipation for the new launch. In turn, Mashman outlines his ambitious "Inevitable Tour 365," a goal to complete an interview every day of the year to...
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S2-EP03: The Price Tag Principle
The Deep End with Eric Triplett
Today Eric introduces the Price Tag Principle, which posits that achieving personal or professional growth requires a specific cost paid in discipline, diligence, and depth. He argues that the universe does not negotiate on these costs and that individuals often fail because they are under-disciplined rather than truly stuck. A significant portion of the discussion focuses on entropy, described as the social and internal resistance that pulls people back toward their comfort zones, often through the well-meaning but limiting influence of family and friends. Eric challenges contractors to stop...
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S2-EP02: Living In The Deep End
The Deep End with Eric Triplett
In episode #2 of Eric's new podcast he uses personal anecdotes, such as rescuing his younger brother from a pool and escaping dangerous encounters while skateboarding, to illustrate the importance of urgency and accountability. He introduces the trident logo as a symbol for his core values of depth, discipline, and diligence, linking these to the mastery of one's craft. Throughout the session, he manages technical equipment and interacts with a live social media audience, demonstrating a modern approach to digital content creation. Ultimately, the episode serves as a motivational framework for...
info_outlineIn this final episode of the Pond Digger Podcast, host Eric Triplet announces the conclusion of his seven-year journey to focus on a new professional chapter. Originally launched to provide educational resources for pond owners and koi enthusiasts, the show evolved into a platform for business coaching and leadership advice for various trade contractors. Triplet reflects on significant milestones, including his personal battle with stage four cancer, which shifted his perspective on time and purposeful living. He highlights the vast archive of evergreen content available to listeners, ranging from technical pond construction secrets to motivational insights on productivity. While the specific details of his next venture remain unrevealed, he emphasizes that the decision to end the podcast is a strategic move toward personal transformation and higher achievement. Triplet concludes by expressing profound gratitude to his community for their years of trust and engagement.
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