The context of the following conversation is Lee was thinking about giving a bonus to the best salesman. Lee gave nobody a bonus.:
Lee says I felt that none of the salesman really met the mark this year and fell short.
The friend responds So what are you going to do with the rest of the money then.
Lee responds I think I might add it to the pool for next time and see if they will try harder.
The friend responds I think they might be motivated this time now, that they know you're serious.
Lee responds I would think so.