diff --git a/examples/exp_pool/manager.py b/examples/exp_pool/manager.py
index 94969a38b..c9ec46da5 100644
--- a/examples/exp_pool/manager.py
+++ b/examples/exp_pool/manager.py
@@ -15,7 +15,6 @@ async def main():
     # Define the simple request and response
     req = "Simple req"
     resp = "Simple resp"
-    exp_manager = get_exp_manager()
 
     # Add the new experience
     exp = Experience(req=req, resp=resp, entry_type=EntryType.MANUAL)