# The Backyard Trend That's Replacing Pools in 2026

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Podcast: [Dropping Bombs](https://stenobird.com/podcast/dropping-bombs-204039)
Published: 2026-06-21T16:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

This episode was sponsored by Cardiff LightSpeed VT: https://www.lightspeedvt.com/ Dropping Bombs Podcast: https://www.droppingbombs.com/ Today's Dropping Bombs episode features Brian Fitzsimmons — a kid who dug a hole at 12, became the #1 koi importer in America, survived a fire that should have ended him, and now sells $300K fish to the likes of Jake Paul. Brian reveals the mindset shift that took him from cleaning ponds to scaling a multimillion-dollar operation, why a single koi can go from $100 to $10,000 as it grows, and why the backyard swim pond is quietly making the swimming pool obsolete. This is what it looks like when someone goes all in on the thing everyone else ignored — and gets filthy rich doing it. 🔗 Connect with Brian Personal IG: https://www.instagram.com/brian._fitz Fish Ponds IG: https://www.instagram.com/fitzfishponds YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@FitzFishPonds ✅ Additional Resources Fitz's Fish Ponds Website: https://www.fitzfishponds.com Fitz's Fish Ponds Linktree: https://linktr.ee/FitzFishPonds Watch the full-length video version of any Dropping Bombs episode here on YouTube . Brad Lea is a self-made entrepreneur who turned small-town grit into a multi-million-dollar empire. With over 25 years dominating sales and leadership, he's mentored thousands to outsmart, outwork, and out win their competition. His top-rated podcast, Dropping Bombs, brings raw, game-changing insights from the biggest names in business. LightSpeed VT is Brad's brainchild—the world's leading interactive training platform. It's built to make your team sharper, faster, and more effective, without wasting time or money. Whether you're a startup or a Fortune 500, LightSpeed VT is how you scale success and dominate your industry. Curious? Check it out: https://www.lightsp…

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