The Pool Guy Podcast Show

Here, I answer some YouTube Questions/comments like how much acid to add when cleaning a salt cell, Hayward Pheonix/Aquanaut flipping on its side and why you should use the Multi-Tork filter sockets.  Leslie’s Pro: Pool Service Pro, open a Wholesale account today! Customer referrals, free cleaner repairs, free water testing, open 7-days a week. It is fast and easy to become a Leslie’s Preferred Po...

 It’s those little things on your pool route that can cause you issues. Not the big things but the small things you miss out there.   Leslie’s Pro: Pool Service Pro, open a Wholesale account today! Customer referrals, free cleaner repairs, free water testing, open 7-days a week. It is fast and easy to become a Leslie’s Preferred Pool Care Provider. https://lesliespool.com/commercial-services.html/...

I continue my discussion on the good and bad of Commercial Pool Services. I touch on some common under-bidding mistakes you can make and how to avoid them.  Leslie’s Pro: Pool Service Pro, open a Wholesale account today! Customer referrals, free cleaner repairs, free water testing, open 7-days a week. Becoming a Leslie’s Preferred Pool Care Provider is fast and easy. https://lesliespool.com/commer...

 I go over some of the good points of Commercial Pool Service as well as some downsides. I cover some of the technical aspects, such as licensing and insurance.  Leslie’s Pro: Pool Service Pro, open a Wholesale account today! Customer referrals, free cleaner repairs, free water testing, open 7-days a week. It is fast and easy to become a Leslie’s Preferred Pool Care Provider. https://lesliespool.c...

Some smells out on your pool route are just rotten and offensive. Others can be potentially harmful and even deadly. Hold your nose for today’s podcast! Leslie’s Pro: Pool Service Pro, open a Wholesale account today! Customer referrals, free cleaner repairs, free water testing, open 7-days a week. It is fast and easy to become a Leslie’s Preferred Pool Care Provider. https://lesliespool.com/commer...

It’s easy to fall into self-centered thinking. That the customer is sitting out there staring at their pool or day, or on the flip side you can skip collections with consequences.  Leslie’s Pro: Pool Service Pro, open a Wholesale account today! Customer referrals, free cleaner repairs, free water testing, open 7-days a week. It is fast and easy to become a Leslie’s Preferred Pool Care Provider. ht...

 Which suction side cleaners have the most minor issues? I go over my go-to list for you.  Leslie’s Pro: Pool Service Pro, open a Wholesale account today! Customer referrals, free cleaner repairs, free water testing, open 7-days a week. It is fast and easy to become a Leslie’s Preferred Pool Care Provider. https://lesliespool.com/commercial-services.html/?utm_medium=referral&utm_source=spll&am...

If you offer a full-service tier you should be cleaning the pool tiles as well. I go over some tile cleaning methods and products for you.   Leslie’s Pro: Pool Service Pro, open a Wholesale account today! Customer referrals, free cleaner repairs, free water testing, open 7-days a week. It is fast and easy to become a Leslie’s Preferred Pool Care Provider. https://lesliespool.com/commercial-service...

Time is money, and today I give you some tips to make your day out on your pool route fast and effective.  Leslie’s Pro: Pool Service Pro, open a Wholesale account today! Customer referrals, free cleaner repairs, free water testing, open 7-days a week. It is fast and easy to become a Leslie’s Preferred Pool Care Provider. https://lesliespool.com/commercial-services.html/?utm_medium=referral&ut...

What can you add to set yourself apart from the other pool companies in your area? What do they have that you don’t have? Below is a list of courses you can take to set yourself apart.  CPO Certification: Google “CPO courses near me”  Getting Star Certified Culator  https://culator.com/star-stain-treatment-and-removal-certification/    Getting Algae certified  https://poolclass.teachable.com/p/alg...

You can now do payroll inside the software with a click of a button. Learn more about payroll and their customer-facing portion of the app Pool Junction with Teresa Berry of Paythepoolman.com  Leslie’s Pro: Pool Service Pro, open a Wholesale account today! Customer referrals, free cleaner repairs, free water testing, open 7-days a week. It is fast and easy to become a Leslie’s Preferred Pool Care...

You can now do payroll inside the software with a click of a button. Learn more about payroll and the customer-facing portion of the app Pool Junction with Teresa Berry of Paythepoolman.com. Leslie’s Pro: Pool Service Pro, open a Wholesale account today! Customer referrals, free cleaner repairs, free water testing, open 7-days a week. It is fast and easy to become a Leslie’s Preferred Pool Care Pr...

Getting premium pool service equipment doesn’t have to break the bank. In fact, most equipment can be upgraded with very little investment. I will go over some easy equipment upgrades for you. Leslie’s Pro: Pool Service Pro, open a Wholesale account today! Customer referrals, free cleaner repairs, free water testing, open 7-days a week. It is fast and easy to become a Leslie’s Preferred Pool Care...

Weekly service is something that everyone is used to doing. What about twice a week service or twice a month service? Are those viable options as well? Leslie’s Pro: Pool Service Pro, open a Wholesale account today! Customer referrals, free cleaner repairs, free water testing, open 7-days a week. It is fast and easy to become a Leslie’s Preferred Pool Care Provider. https://lesliespool.com/commerc...

I go over some tips on dealing with heavy debris pools and offer some practical solutions to cleaning and maintaining pools that get heavy leaf debris. Leslie’s Pro: Pool Service Pro, open a Wholesale account today! Customer referrals, free cleaner repairs, free water testing, open 7-days a week. It is fast and easy to become a Leslie’s Preferred Pool Care Provider. https://lesliespool.com/commerc...

There are negatives in every type of business and certainly there are some negatives in the pool service business. I go over some of those for you here in today’s podcast. Leslie’s Pro: Pool Service Pro, open a Wholesale account today! Customer referrals, free cleaner repairs, free water testing, open 7-days a week. It is fast and easy to become a Leslie’s Preferred Pool Care Provider. https://les...

What are some good ways to market your service business to land new accounts. I go over some best practices to market your business. Leslie’s Pro: Pool Service Pro, open a Wholesale account today! Customer referrals, free cleaner repairs, free water testing, open 7-days a week. It is fast and easy to become a Leslie’s Preferred Pool Care Provider. https://lesliespool.com/commercial-services.html/?...

What are some of the things that can lead to a business failing? I touch on some of the more common ones here for you.  Leslie’s Pro: Pool Service Pro, open a Wholesale account today! Customer referrals, free cleaner repairs, free water testing, open 7-days a week. It is fast and easy to become a Leslie’s Preferred Pool Care Provider. https://lesliespool.com/commercial-services.html/?utm_medium=re...

The AquaStar Pipeline filter has been around now for about 2 years. Would I recommend you replace your filter with one of these? Leslie’s Pro: Pool Service Pro, open a Wholesale account today! Customer referrals, free cleaner repairs, free water testing, open 7-days a week. It is fast and easy to become a Leslie’s Preferred Pool Care Provider. https://lesliespool.com/commercial-services.html/?utm_...

According to the manufacturer Variable Speed pumps can save you up to 90% on your energy cost. Is this accurate and true? I tackle this in real world situations. Leslie’s Pro: Pool Service Pro, open a Wholesale account today! Customer referrals, free cleaner repairs, free water testing, open 7-days a week. It is fast and easy to become a Leslie’s Preferred Pool Care Provider. https://lesliespool.c...

Burnout is real and something everyone deals with. What are some proven ways I have fought this off, and how can you avoid not wanting to get up and go out and service one more pool?  Leslie’s Pro: Pool Service Pro, open a Wholesale account today! Customer referrals, free cleaner repairs, free water testing, open 7-days a week. It is fast and easy to become a Leslie’s Preferred Pool Care Provider....

How do you figure out how many Tri-Chlor tablets you will need each week to maintain a good chlorine level? I try my hand at tackling this tough question.  Leslie’s Pro: Pool Service Pro, open a Wholesale account today! Customer referrals, free cleaner repairs, free water testing, open 7-days a week. It is fast and easy to become a Leslie’s Preferred Pool Care Provider. https://lesliespool.com/com...

What do I consider an odd pool? Well, any pool that might have equipment further away than needed, or a pool with a sheer wall you can’t access. Or even some Infinity Edge pools.   Leslie’s Pro: Pool Service Pro, open a Wholesale account today! Customer referrals, free cleaner repairs, free water testing, open 7-days a week. It is fast and easy to become a Leslie’s Preferred Pool Care Provider. ht...

How do you handle a pool on your route with an undersized filter or pump? What are some ways to get the customer to upgrade to bigger equipment?  Leslie’s Pro: Pool Service Pro, open a Wholesale account today! Customer referrals, free cleaner repairs, free water testing, open 7-days a week. It is fast and easy to become a Leslie’s Preferred Pool Care Provider. https://lesliespool.com/commercial-se...

I am often asked about chemical use in the winter, among other things, like do you still do weekly service all winter long. I answer these questions and more for you today in today's podcast. Leslie’s Pro: Pool Service Pro, open a Wholesale account today! Customer referrals, free cleaner repairs, free water testing, open 7-days a week. It is fast and easy to become a Leslie’s Preferred Pool C...