Starting a Pool

A great question to ask your founding members is how frequently your pool wants to meet.

All pool members have the opportunity to vote on the candidates that are added to the pool.

Building out your pool will take time, so remain patient with the process.

Designating a go-to place to communicate will help build momentum for the pool between meetings.

How to conduct a pool interview to determine if a candidate is a good fit.

It is important to have a set of objective standards or criteria to compare potential pool mates against.

Monthly meetings are a helpful way to set the tone as your pool is getting off the ground.

Our best rule of thumb is to be proactive when it comes to getting to know your pool mates.

So you’ve made the commitment and you’re ready to grow your pool, what comes next? Find your mission.

We encourage pools to be proactive about wins within their group and share them with Pando so the whole community can celebrate together.

Welcoming new members can feel like a school orientation with a lot first-day jitters.

When new members enter your pool, it is a good idea to provide pool norms, expectations, and structure.

You make the referral, we take care of the rest.

Your first meeting might be overwhelming to prepare for, but don’t worry, we have all you need right here to run a smooth and successful meeting.