The Pool Guy Podcast Show

A large pool comes with its own set of issues. More water equals more problems and a longer service call. Should you service large pools and what are some of the problems you will see?  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 Provide...

You may not be aware of a problem pool until it is too late. But there are a lot of things you should be noticing when you bid a pool and many of these can point you to a problem account.  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 Prov...

What are the best commercial pool service accounts? You may be surprised but HOA complexes with a pool are one of the best. 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_mediu...

You can certainly maintain your swimming pool if you have the time and know-how. But hiring a pool service pro may be the way to go and I outline some key benefits 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...

If you find your saltwater generator is not working, here are some simple things to check. One of these is probably the issue. 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_me...

Everyone needs time off and taking time off is always a big question I get asked. How do you explain this to your customers and how can you take the full 4 weeks off that I recommend? 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....

Going back and forth to your supplier for spare parts is a real drain on your time. I go over some essential spare parts that should be on your service truck to avoid this. 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://le...

Adding borates to your pool is simple and easy. It may look complex but in the end, it is pretty simple. I walk you though the steps here.  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...

So which is better for pool service, a truck or a van? A full-size truck or a compact truck? Or simply a car with a trailer? I go over this and more 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/c...

Summer is the most complex time of the year when it comes to pool service. There are a lot of elements that affect your pool care and in the Summer these are amplified. Following these steps in the Summer will make for easy pool care. 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...

What is a PPM and why is that measurement used in the swimming pool industry? Bob Lowry unpacks this for you 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://lesliespool.com/commercial-services.html/?utm_...

Hot tubs can be a real pain to maintain. In fact, they can be harder to maintain than a full-size swimming pool. Bob Lowry goes over hot tub care for you in today's “Best of Bob Lowry.”  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 P...

There are a few different chlorine types out there and Bob Lowry touches on each type and why one may be better than the rest. 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_me...

Is having really high cyanuric acid levels in a pool a problem? Bob Lowry goes over why maintaining a pool with very high CYA levels is a cause for concern. 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/co...

Are borates an end-all cure-all for your swimming pool care? They certainly help in making your pool care easier and in today’s Best of Bob Lowry, Bob goes over why he thinks borates are so 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 Po...

Only doing a few specific things with excellence can be the difference between a profitable business and one that is floundering. Try to limit your services to those you do best.  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. htt...

The landscape of pool service has changed over the years and offering tiered services may be a good way to get your foot in the door. Gone are the days of only offering full service as inflation has priced many out of the market.   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...

There are loads of problems you will face every day out on your pool route from simply being able to access the pool without climbing over junk to customers who complain about everything you do. 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 Car...

Dogs can cause a lot of trouble with your pool care from just getting into the yars to swimming in the pool each day and messing up the pool chemistry. I go over some tips on dealing with the dogs on your pool route.  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 Lesl...

Adding salt to a pool seems simple enough. But there are several guidelines to doing it successfully and I outline those 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...

If you haven’t started investing you are too late. I know that sounds harsh but it is the reality. Start today or you might be cleaning pools into your 80’s.  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/...

Heavy debris pools can be a real pain. Sometimes they are unavoidable. Here is a proven method of living with one on your service route. 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.ht...

Part of being efficient out on your pool route is being fast at what you do. But being fast does not mean what you might assume. I go over ways to increase your efficiency out on your route.  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 P...

Backwashing a D.E. or Sand Filter can be a bit of a mystery if you have never done it before. I walk you through the process and also offer tips and ways to solve common problems.  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...

Having low or high filter PSI can indicate several issues with your swimming pool’s filtration system. I go over some reasons you have both low and high filter PSI.   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://lesliesp...