Pool Nation Podcast

In Episode 74 of the Pool Nation Podcast we talk about business goals, and how to set up goals that will set you up for success in 2022. We talk about how to effectively use goals so that your business can thrive in this new year. We cover what makes a good goal and what makes a bad goal and what steps to follow when you are setting up goals.   Sponsors   The SPPA   Ultimate Pool Tools   Pool Invo...

In Episode 73 of the Pool Nation Podcast, we talk to Dominick Mondi Executive Director of NESPA and his journey into the pool industry. We talk about the history of NESPA, and their advocacy for the pool industry. We talk in detail about the Pool Spa Show that will take place in Atlantic City on January 25th to 27th and what it takes to put on such a large event. Dom discusses the expo part of the...

In Episode 72 of the Pool Nation Podcast we talk to Leanne De Jesus an HR expert with over 30 years in the HR. She has worked for billion dollar companies such as Hilton, Disney and JCP. She talks about the current labor market and the current hiring conditions. She explains how the pandemic has changed the employment market & how the market has shifted power from the employers to the workers. We...

In Episode 71 Part 2 of the Pool Nation Podcast we continue our talk with David and Luke. They are the host of the Splash Podcast all the way from Australia also known as the land down under. We will talk about our industries and get some great insights into the pool industry from around the world. We talk about SPASA and their mission to protect the pool industry in Australia. We learn about thei...

In Episode 71 of the Pool Nation Podcast we talk to David and Luke. They are the host of the Splash Podcast all the way from Australia also known as the land down under. We will talk about our industries and get some great insights into the pool industry from around the world. We talk about SPASA and their mission to protect the pool industry in Australia. We learn about their market, and what thi...

In Episode 70 of the Pool Nation Podcast we talk about the 7 reasons why its so important to take time off. We talk about your company policies when it comes to vacation for you and your employees and your work phone policy. We will do a deep dive into the importance of setting those up properly so it allows you to succeed from the beginning.   Sponsors   The SPPA     Ultimate Pool Tools    Pool I...

In Episode 69 of the Pool Nation Podcast we do a recap of the Pool Nation Awards. I ask John and Zac for their take on the event and the outcome of how they feel it went. We share a behind the scenes on what it takes to put the event together and we share how we are already looking forward to next years event at the show in Vegas. We also pay tribute to our friend Bob Lowry, and talk about the Bob...

In Episode 67 of the Pool Nation podcast we continue our series on the life of Bob Lowry part 2. Bob and Eric talk about Bob's  career and how they started service industry news, his time with Dell Ozone, his 5 years at Leslie's and what led him to  create the Pool Chemistry Training Institute. We also talk to Terry Arko from Hasa about his friendship with Bob and how they met.   Sponsors   The SP...

In Episode 66 of the Pool Nation Podcast Eric Herman talks to Bob Lowry about his life and how he ended up in the Pool Industry. They talk about Bob's early years, his military service, the aquarium products he invented and how the FDA knocked on their door came to talk to them about those products and how his life would eventually take him to the swimming pool industry.   Sponsors  The SPPA      ...

In Episode 65 of the Pool Nation Podcast we talk about your logo.  We talk about 5 key things to look at when having someone build your logo. We talk about the different uses, and how to ensure yo have a design that will work for your business. We share some of our learning experiences and some of the mistakes we made along the way. Even now with our Pool Nation Logo.   Sponsors   The SPPA       ...

In episode 64 of the Pool Nation Podcast we continue our conversation on your company brand and how to increase your brand awareness. We talk about choosing your name, and how important it is to make sure you do not choose a name too similar to your competition, and how that  can affect your business. We also talk about how to be memorable, but not to unique & how to deliver your brand message.  ...

In Episode 63 of the Pool Nation Podcast we talk about your company branding and why its so important. We talk about the things you need to make sure you take into consideration when choosing a company name. For example, does you company name send a message, are you choosing names that does not include hard to pronounce words, does your name have numbers in the name. Or like in John's case does it...

In Episode 62 of the Pool Nation Podcast we talk water chemistry with Bob Lowry. We get an update on Bob and his trip to California, and we do our deep dive into water chemistry. We talk about weather we should balance pH prior to shocking a pool, the best way to handle rising pH on a salt pool, we talk about alkalinity and carbonate alkalinity. We also talk about water chemistry ranges vs target...

In Episode 61 of the Pool Nation Podcast we talk to Ray Giovine the Director of the International Pool Spa Patio expo and Megan Magana the  Senior Marketing Manger for the show. We talk about the first pool show after 2 years due to Covid-19 that will be taking place Nov 13-18, 2021 at the Dallas Convention Center.   We do a deep dive into the show, and talk about all of the different things at th...

In Episode 60 of the Pool Nation Podcast we talk to Emily Washcovick the host of the Behind the Review Podcast from Yelp and Entrepreneur.com In this episode we talk to Emily Washcovick the Host of the Behind the Review podcast from Yelp and Entrepreneur.com. Today in part 3 of our 4 part series we talk about Social Media Strategy and how you use the engaging of all it and turn it into customers....

In Episode 59 of the Pool Nation Podcast we talk about 5 things you can do to instantly increase your value allowing you to charge what your worth.   As John and Zac say these are the low hanging fruit that not a lot of people focus on, but can take you and your company to the next level and allow you to charge what you are worth.  We also talk about the Pool Nation Awards at the International Poo...

In Episode 58 of the Pool Nation Podcast we talk about the Pool Nation peer-to-peer platform and the Pool Nation one on one coaching that we have created.     We discuss the goal of creating a platform to help bring together pool pros that want to elevate themselves in the industry. A private and safe environment and platform where the can ask business questions and connect with us and with other...

In Part 2 of Episode 57 of the Pool Nation Podcast we continue our conversation with Megan from Pool Pro Mag and Tyler from the Pool Chasers. We do a deep dive into raising you rates. Megan talks about the results of a survey Pool Pro Magazine did asking business owners if they had  raised their rates. We share the recent industry rate increases and why some of the pool pros might find it hard to...

In Episode 57 of the Pool Nation Podcast we talk to Megan from Pool Pro Mag and Tyler from the Pool Chasers. We do a deep dive into raising you rates. Megan talks about the results of a survey Pool Pro Magazine did asking business owners if they had  raised their rates. We share the recent industry rate increases and why some of the pool pros might find it hard to increase their rates. Megan from...

In Episode 56 of the Pool Nation Podcast we talk to Jared Schwab from Alpha West Marketing Group about the recently released price increases of up to 35% on Cal-Hypo, 50% increase on Tri-Chlor Tabs & dry chlorine and the 10% increase on plastic.  We also talk about the current conditions of the swimming pool industry with the continued supply issues and we talk about the  current market conditions...

In Episode 55 of the Pool Nation Podcast we talk to Emily Washcovick host of Behind the Review with Yelp and Entrepreneur.com. We talk about online platforms because even if you hate them, you still need them for your business. We talk about the main platforms you should be on and how they help shape your business, because in this day and age your digital presence can have a huge impact on your bu...

In Episode 54 of the Pool Nation Podcast we talk about swimming pool water chemistry with Bob Lowry the founder of the Pool Chemistry Training Institute.  We talk about the 3 different chlorines and the pros and cons of each one. We also talk about the top 3 things a pool pros should focus on when starting in the industry the difference between sanitation and oxidation and much more.    Sponsors  ...

In Season 2 Episode 1 of the Pool Nation Podcast we talk to Chris Brink the CEO of Hasa. We do a deep dive into the current status of the industry, and the current condition of the chlorine supply. Chris talks about the last year and all of the challenges covid-19 has brought to the industry, to HASA and the things they are already doing to position themselves for next year. He also gives us an up...

In Episode 52 of the Pool Nation Podcast we do a recap of Season One. That's right we have done our 52 episode of the  podcast. It seems that we started yesterday. John, Zac and Edgar share their story about meeting in person for the first time. On August 8th they met up in Dallas, TX for the first time after doing the podcast together for a year. Listen to what it was like for each one, and what...

In Episode 51 of the Pool Nation Podcast we talk to Emily Washcovich the Host of Behind the Review with Yelp and Entrepreneur.com We talk about your online presence, how to set yourself up and why its so important for your business in this day and age. We do a deep dive into the most important platforms your business should be listed on, the do's and don't of your listings, the importance of photo...