Pool Chasers Podcast

In this episode we talk with Fluidra’s Vice President of Marketing, Brad Parker and Vice President of Engineering Product Development, Mark Baukman to discuss sustainability and the actions they are taking now and for the future. Fluidra’s philosophy and approach to sustainability is dual-faceted: environmental responsibility and long-term business viability. They are committed to reducing an envi...

Finally, a slide for the swimming pool we can be proud of! In this episode we talk with Splinterworks co-founder, Miles Hartwell located in Bath, United Kingdom. Miles shares the story of how Splinterworks went from creating furniture to designing unique pool slides and other innovative structures. They discuss their unexpected ideas, such as a hammock bath and a swimming pool slide, and how their...

In this episode we are joined by CPA Joshua Hayes to discuss the tax side of selling a business. Joshua, with 30 years of experience in tax, specializes in transaction advisory services, particularly in the M&A space. He shares his insights on helping business owners efficiently sell their companies and navigate the unique tax structures involved in these transactions. Tune in to learn more ab...

In this casual episode, we chat with our good friend Kayne Zamorano, the visionary founder of Premier Pool Care and Premier Pool Co . in Phoenix, Arizona. Kayne tbrings us up to speed on his journey of balancing pool maintenance, construction, and product innovation. His evolution from pool service to construction was ignited by frustrations over servicing luxury pools that were lacking appropriat...

In this episode, Megan Kendrick joins us to discuss Pool Pro Magazine July/August 2023 issue. The main focus of this issue is placed on the challenges faced by the pool industry during the busy summer season. We discuss the physical and mental toll that the industry takes on professionals and share insights on how to protect one's mental health during this demanding period. The cover features...

In this episode we are are joined by special guests Garth Stevens and Buzz Giz. Garth, a corporate attorney specializing in mergers and acquisitions, shares insights and advice on the complex process of selling a business. Listeners can expect to learn about the challenges, emotional aspects, and importance of staying focused throughout the negotiation and documentation stages. We are also joined...

This episode features a conversation with Alex King and Dwayne May from King Technology, a company specializing in pool chemicals and proprietary mineral technology. They explain how their technology helps sanitize water and use less chemicals, and also talks about their EPA registration as a disinfectant. The company has been in business for 45 years. They discuss the differences between their mi...

Greg and Justin sit down with Benjamin Lasseter of Design Ecology , an award-winning landscape architecture and luxury pool design/build firm based in Austin, Texas. Listen in as Ben gives his thoughts on the state of the pool building space in Austin. He runs through his pool building process, from the design phase to the specialized trades that come in, and his passion for incorporating water el...

Greg and Justin sit down with Sarah Teveldal of FlashPool Productions , an underwater photography and video production company, at the stunning Commodore Perry Estate in Austin, Texas. FlashPool productions offers underwater photography and video services worldwide for private and commercial clients, pool builders, swimwear brands, and much more.  Sarah shares her remarkable journey from her begin...

Greg sits down with Megan Kendrick to talk about the May/June 2023 issue of PoolPro Magazine! Megan shares her excitement for this issue’s Power Women feature, as well as its cover featuring Horn Family Pools’ Jeanette Horn. She also talks about featuring Dustin Anderson, CEO of Precision Aquatics, to offer readers a look behind the curtain of a commercial service company. The latest issue touches...

Sarah Herring currently works for Innovative Pool Trades managing the shotcrete division. After serving 2 1/2 years in prison she worked as a CSR for one of the largest pool builders in the valley, Mossman Brothers Pools. While working for Mossman she developed many skills and undertook tasks that would make her the go-to person for customers and sub-contractors. After years of continued commitmen...

Greg, Justin, and Mike sit down with Gordon Ly. He is the founder of Ly Visuals, a Scottsdale based creative agency specializing in scroll stopping video and photo content tailor-made for local small businesses and global e-commerce brands alike. Gordon got his start in the world of business with an active apparel company he launched out of his passion for health and fitness. That experience broug...

Greg and Justin sit down with Ryan Werlich, VP of Operations at Rain Deck, a company that produces residential and commercial splash pad/park products. Before getting into pools, Ryan was in the real estate space. It was in 2012, during the subprime mortgage crisis, when he got into the pool industry by “accident” after reconnecting with old church missionary friends, who proposed that they do bus...

Greg and Justin sit down with Ryan West, President of Leak Science, a veteran-owned company which specializes in swimming pool leak detection and pool restoration. Ryan got his start in the pool business after leaving the U.S. Navy. Beginning with a small route of pools, he quickly grew his company to over 300 client accounts. After a successful run in pool service management, Ryan sold his busine...

Greg chats with Meagan Kendrick of PoolPro Magazine to talk about this year’s 30 Under 40, whose annual selection of winners are featured in the magazine’s November/December issue. The 30 Under 40 is one of the magazine’s most exclusive features, highlighting young industry up-and-comers from a variety of fields, from manufacturing to retail to plaster. Not to mention, it’s a great promotional too...

Greg and Justin sit down with AJ Grucky, Manufacturer Representative of Blake Sales Associates, which offers pool and spa manufacturers a multi-level, multi-dimensional sales and marketing program. AJ got his start in the swimming pool and spa industry in January 2010 as a Manager for POOL Corporation. He left wholesale distribution in 2017 to pursue a sales and education career with NC Brands unt...

Greg and Justin sit down with JMax General Manager Mike Rynne. The three look back on their recent experience at the Western Pool and Spa Show in Long Beach and compare the event with the Vegas trade show, discuss the changes they want to see when it comes to pool cleaning tech, and talk about the most exciting new products revealed at the recent show. They vent their frustrations around A&A’s...

Greg and Justin sit down with Lewis “Buzz” Ghiz, Former Owner of Paramount Pool & Spa Systems. The Phoenix-area pool and spa equipment manufacturer was started by Buzz’s father George in 1964 as a research-and-development arm to builder-retailer Paddock Pools. Buzz, alongside his brothers David and Edward, took over both companies once George stepped down, and, in 2005, decided to sell Paddock...

Greg and Justin sit down with Dan Waters, Owner and Principal at Creative Environments, which provides pool, spa, landscape design, and construction services in Phoenix. With over 33 years of design and landscape construction experience, Dan has worked on the design and development of landscaping for model home parks for Toll Brothers, Pulte Homes, Del Webb, Jackson Properties, and Engle Homes. Da...

Pool Pro Magazine March/April 2023 issue is officially out! Grab a copy or two the next time you stop to pickup supplies from SCP or Superior. In this episode Megan Kendrick discusses the early feedback of the March/April issue from readers and folks featured in the magazine. Writing is an essential skill for all businesses. We thought it would be a good idea to ask somebody with a Masters Degree...

Greg and Justin sit down with Rick Chafey, co-owner of Red Rock Contractors. Founded in 1998, Red Rock has quickly grown into one of the nation’s leading custom building, pool, water feature, and landscape design-build contractors. At the tail-end of his high school years and throughout his college years, Rick worked as an Electrical Superintendent for a commercial/industrial electrical contractor...

We had the honor of chatting with Mike Rynne. This is an incredible human being that has given all his time and effort to every company he has ever worked for including JMax.  Mike has been involved in the pool industry since 1994, with roles in retail, service, remodeling, and new pool construction. Before taking on a leadership role at JMax alongside Justin, he built a career at Paddock Pools fo...

Greg sits down with Megan Kendrick to talk about the March/April 2023 issue of PoolPro Magazine! Megan looks back at the recently concluded 2023 Pool and Spa Show in Atlantic City and talks about the cold tubs featured for the first time at the event. Megan then explains why she decided to shake things up in the March/April issue of PoolPro magazine with a feature on the economics of the chlorine...

We sit down with Adam Beech, President of Pool Brain, an all-in-one online platform designed to streamline your medium-to-large pool company. Adam got his start in the pool industry in 2007 when he and a friend bought a 60+ pool route, and promptly proceeded to lose all of those pools not long after! Undeterred, they eventually grew their business to roughly 35 trucks by 2013. At that point, they...

Greg talks with Megan Kendrick to talk about the January/February 2023 issue of PoolPro Magazine! Megan shares why the latest issue of the magazine puts a spotlight on the underrepresented topic of pool plaster. She runs through other notable stories covered in the January/February issue, including the most important industry-related events and seminars like the Atlantic City Pool & Spa Show f...