Let's Talk About Pools

Send us Fan Mail Season 6 Episode 89 Repair Pool Leaks Without Draining: Discover the Submarine System Join host Lauren Broom on the Let's Talk About Pools Podcast as she interviews Greg McGough, Retail & Distribution Sales Manager with System Three , to explore the innovative Submarine System for repairing pool leaks without draining the pool. Discover how this underwater repair solution...

Send us Fan Mail Join Host Lauren Broom and Co-Anchor Rob Stewart for another informative episode of Let's Talk About Pools! In this episode, Rob shares his recent teaching experience in St. Lucia , and we tackle an important industry question: Are pool technicians servicing too many pools each day? Are we sacrificing quality for quantity, and what does that mean for pool service professional...

Send us Fan Mail Episode #88: Turn Pool Leaks into Business Opportunities with Leak Business Academy Looking to expand your pool service business and create new revenue opportunities? On this episode of Let’s Talk About Pools , host Lauren Broom welcomes Jeff David of Leak Business Academy to discuss how adding professional leak detection services can help pool pros grow their businesses, diversif...

Send us Fan Mail Join host Lauren Broom and special guest co-anchor Adam Lawrence of PAL Lighting for another informative episode of Let's Talk About Pools! 💡 Pool Lighting & Advancements: Discover how innovative pool lighting technology is transforming backyard pools and outdoor living spaces. We discuss the latest advancements from PAL Lighting and what pool service professionals, buil...

Send us Fan Mail In episode 87 of Let’s Talk About Pools , host Lauren Broom sits down with David Watson , author of Why ORP Systems Fail—and How to Stop It , for a deep dive into the world of Oxidation-Reduction Potential (ORP). Why doesn’t ORP always behave the way pool professionals expect? David breaks down how ORP systems work, what can influence ORP readings, common reasons systems struggle,...

Send us Fan Mail Let's Talk About Pools Live Podcast 09/29/2026 Join Lauren Broom and guest anchor Jeff David of Leak Detection Business Academy for a great conversation about pool leaks, leak detection equipment, tools, techniques, and the leak detection business. Plus, Lauren covers an important public health topic: 🦝 What should you do if a raccoon was in a swimming pool, pooped in the po...

Send us Fan Mail Episode 86: Unlocking the BlueWave Advantage: How Pool Companies Can Benefit Lauren Broom sits down with Tom Patterson, VP of BlueWave and Procurement at SPS Pool Care , to discuss the BlueWave Advantage Program and how it can help pool companies access valuable resources, strengthen their operations, and grow their businesses. Tune in for insights and practical information for po...

Send us Fan Mail 🎙️ Let’s Talk About Pools — Live Episode 09/15/2026 Join Lauren Broom, Main Host , and Sarah Bero “Sarah The Pool Girl,” Guest Anchor , for a fun and informative conversation covering safety, industry news, holidays, and contracts! 🏊‍♀️ In this episode, we talked about:  🕷️ Black widows & pool pros — staying safe around pool equipment areas and skimmers.   👵 72 and still goi...

Send us Fan Mail Episode #85: Built to Sell: What It Takes to Grow a Pool Business and Navigate the Acquisition Process In this episode of Let’s Talk About Pools , we talk with Mike Marchione, Acquisitions Associate with SPS Pool Care , about what it takes to grow a successful pool business and what the process looks like when it’s time to sell. From building value and preparing your business for...

Send us Fan Mail 🎙️ Let’s Talk About Pools – Live Podcast | September 1, 2026 This episode covers Lauren’s experience at the Pool Nation Women’s Summit in Texas, a look inside the new Pool Nation headquarters in Dallas, and this year’s industry award nominations. We also dive into expanding your services with leak detection and pool inspections, the serious dangers of pressurized pool filters, why...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Let’s Talk About Pools , we’re talking about easy and accurate pool water testing with the ITS Pool EZ Photometer . Learn how this testing technology can help pool professionals get accurate water chemistry readings, simplify testing, and make better decisions when maintaining pools. We’ll discuss how the Pool EZ can make water testing easier, more efficient, an...

Send us Fan Mail In this live episode of Let’s Talk About Pools , Lauren Broom and Tyler diPretoro tackle three important topics every pool professional should know. They discuss Legionella and spas , including practical steps pool pros can take to help prevent an outbreak. They also break down pool pump curves and why understanding them matters for proper equipment operation. Plus, they cover aci...

Send us Fan Mail Let’s Talk About Pools – Episode 83 Title: Running Aquatic Facilities: What AOAP Has to Offer Pool Pros Episode Description: Lauren Broom sits down with Juliene Hefter from the Association of Aquatic Professionals (AOAP) to explore what AOAP has to offer aquatic and pool professionals—especially those responsible for running and managing aquatic facilities. They discuss valuable r...

Send us Fan Mail Let's Talk About Pools – Live Episode | August 4, 2026 In this live episode, we discuss three important topics every pool professional should know. We cover Cyclospora and why staying informed about public health issues matters, review lightning safety and when pools should be cleared during thunderstorms, and explain why total alkalinity is one of the most important water ba...

Send us Fan Mail In Episode #82 of Let’s Talk About Pools , we dive into the world of residential UV and ozone water treatment with Michael Falzer, National Sales Manager with AquaComfort Water Group. Michael shares insights into how Solaxx UV and ozone systems work, their benefits for residential swimming pools, and how these technologies can complement traditional pool sanitation methods. Whethe...

Send us Fan Mail Join Lauren Broom and co-anchor Rob Stewart for the July 20, 2026 episode of Let’s Talk About Pools Live ! This episode covers a variety of important topics from across the pool industry, including the still-open Pool Nation Awards nominations, Natalie Hood of The Grit Game and her Learn to Swim initiative, options for vacation and sick-route fill-ins, selling pool service routes,...

Send us Fan Mail Episode #81 – The Chlorine Genie: A Different Approach to Salt Chlorine Generation What if you could enjoy the benefits of salt chlorination without adding thousands of parts per million of salt directly to the pool? In Episode #81, Lauren Broom sits down with Patrick Lajoie to explore the innovative Chlorine Genie system and how it differs from traditional salt chlorine generator...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Let's Talk About Pools Live , Lauren Broom and Rob Stewart tackle some of the biggest issues facing the pool industry today. They discuss the 2026 Pool Nation Awards nominations and recognize the professionals making an impact across the industry. The conversation then shifts to the growing popularity of backyard pool rental platforms like Swimply. Are thes...

Send us Fan Mail In Episode #80 of Let's Talk About Pools , host Lauren Broom sits down with Jeff Johnson , owner and inventor of the Mini Bucket Test , to discuss one of the most common questions pool owners and service professionals face: Is it a leak, or is it just evaporation? Jeff shares the story behind developing the Mini Bucket Test, how it simplifies the traditional bucket test, and...

Send us Fan Mail Join Lauren Broom and co-anchor Rob Stewart for an informative episode covering two important topics affecting the aquatics industry. First, they discuss the National Reflection Pool, including the suspected vandalism that damaged the painted surface, caused the water to turn green, and the restoration efforts underway to return this iconic landmark to its original condition. They...

Send us Fan Mail Join Lauren Broom and co-anchor Rob Stewart on this live episode of Let's Talk About Pools that aired on 06/09/2026 as they discuss pool opening season, chemical safety, and the challenges pool professionals face when preparing pools for summer. From proper startup procedures and water chemistry to handling pool chemicals safely, Lauren and Rob share practical tips, industry...

Send us Fan Mail Breaking Down Sodium Bromide with Scott Hamilton In this episode of Let's Talk About Pools , we sit down with Scott Hamilton of United Chemical to take a deep dive into one of the most misunderstood chemicals in the pool industry—sodium bromide. Join us as Scott explains what sodium bromide is, how it works in swimming pools, and why pool operators and service professionals n...

Send us Fan Mail “Welcome back to Let’s Talk About Pools . Today, I’m joined by Carrie Dibrell to talk about Service Industry News and why staying up to date on trends, news, and industry insights is a game changer for pool service techs in the field. Before we dive in, a quick thank you to our podcast sponsor, Pool Brain, for supporting the show. If you want to stay ahead and sharpen your knowled...

Send us Fan Mail 🎙️ Let’s Talk About Pools LIVE – 05/12/2026 With regular co-anchor Rob Stewart tied up with too many pool openings of his own up north, we brought in three guest co-anchors for a fun and insightful LIVE episode featuring Ryan Lunsford and Mike Sandoval from Arizona along with Denise Gough from Florida. This episode covered a wide range of industry topics, including how Hollywood m...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome back to Let’s Talk About Pools , the podcast where we dive into everything pool pros need to know to grow, scale, and succeed in this industry. Today’s episode is all about something that can make or break your business—your books. Because let’s be honest, you can have the cleanest pools in town, but if your finances are a mess, your business is going to feel it. That’s wh...