Pool Magazine - Podcasts for the Pool Industry

Pool Magazine, your leading source for pool industry news , chats with rising stars JC and Daniella Rodriguez of Element Pool Company. Recently on the cover of Pool Pro Mag's 30 Under 40, we caught up with them on our pool podcast to talk shop. During our conversation with the San Antonio pool builders , we talked about what they are doing differently to distinguish themselves in a market wit...

Pool Magazine had the opportunity to go one-on-one with Anthony & Sylvan's new CEO Bonnie Chong and discuss her new role with the firm. In the pool business for over 75 years with over 380,000 pools built, the firm was recently voted Best Pool Installation company by Forbes . We discuss the growth they've seen during that time frame and their plans for maneuvering in a post-pandemic...

Pool Magazine your leading source for pool industry news had the chance to catch up with Jason Brownlee and Chad Christenson who have their fingers firmly on the pulse of what homeowners want when it comes to luxury pools and outdoor living spaces . We discuss their process for working with clients to plan the backyard of their dreams. We also talk about investing in a pool and the backyard and ho...

Pool Magazine recently had the opportunity to chat with one of the leading installers of mosaic tile pool interiors - Ray Corral of Mosaicist, Inc. The Miami-based designer is creating visually stunning artwork and using the pool as his canvas. We take a look at one of his projects which is the focus of an article we wrote on creating optical illusions in the pool . Listen in as Pool Magazine, the...

Pool Magazine your leading source for pool news recently had the chance to chat with Ben Forrest of PAL Lighting who has rapidly been gaining traction over the last few years with builders and consumers alike. A US representative for the Australian manufacturer, Ben has been making the rounds at the tradeshows this year and the line in front of his booth is always jam-packed with folks eager to le...

Kelly Oleary is an up-and-coming pool builder down in the Houston area who is rapidly  making a name for himself for high-end work and beautiful custom pool projects. Oleary's ability to produce dream backyards for his customers is building a reputation for high-end work and rapidly attracting attention. We caught up with Oleary and took a deeper dive on building custom pools and backyards in...

Pool Magazine, your leading source for pool news - recently caught up with Ledge Lounger Founder & CEO Christopher Anderson . During the course of our discussion, we brought up the impact of inflation and coping with logistical issues in order to meet the demand for outdoor living furniture . One of the marquee cornerstones of the Ledge Lounger line has been its line of in-pool furniture . The...

Form represents an incredible new breakthrough in technology for smart swim goggles. The technology uses state-of-the-art AR technology to interface with wearable performance tracking that is revolutionizing the field of swim goggles. Pool Magazine, your leading source for pool news , recently had the opportunity to go one-on-one with Form Founder and CEO Dan Eisenhardt. Take a deep dive with us a...

The Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium has an exciting hundred and thirty million dollar aquarium project and Pool Magazine, your leading source for pool news is here to tell you all about it. The new facility just broke ground down in Sarasota, FL. Folks are beginning to get excited as the project moves beyond the gorgeous initial 3D concepts that have been teasing people with whats to come. W...

Ryan Hughes is a world-renowned designer of luxury pools and sophisticated outdoor living environments. Hughes is widely considered to be one of the top pool designers working in the industry today. We had the opportunity to talk shop and go one on one with him at the International Pool & Spa Expo in Dallas, TX. During the course of our conversation, we discussed what it takes to be an elite d...

Joe Vassallo is a well-known and respected leader in the pool industry. With a track record as an award-winning designer, he has propelled Paragon Pools to become one of the leading builders of luxury pools in Las Vegas , NV. We had a chance to catch up with Vassallo and talked about a variety of topics, including his passing of the torch to his son Joe Jr. to become the next generation of builder...

TheMagic5 swim goggles are probably one of the most interesting and unique products we've seen hit the pool world this year. We had the opportunity to chat with Co-Founder, Rasmus Barfred. Recently he and his partner Bo appeared on Shark Tank to pitch their innovative new product to the sharks in hopes of generating offers to invest. The founders were delighted to have not only received posit...

In highlighting the most contemporary and aesthetically pleasing outdoor living environments, we take you to Breaux Bridge, Louisiana where pool builder, Brandon Miller is helping redefine a new standard of cajun comfort in the backyard. Recently unveiling a new finished build - this sumptuous well-appointed backyard has all the amenities including a resort-style pool featuring an elegant design t...

Many pool companies opt for a franchise system because they provide strong branding, marketing systems, processes, and procedures. Brand recognition and increased market penetration are two things all pool franchises are striving for as they look to grow their organizations. It's been a tremendous year for one hot pool fran' in particular -  Pool Scouts , one of the most rapidly growing...

Lakeside Custom Pools is a relatively new company. The Austin pool builders recently entered the market as a freshman pool company out to set a new standard in pool construction. They've entered the market at one of the most difficult times pool construction companies have seen in recent years. With pandemic-related shortages , price increases and labor shortages creating difficulties for man...

Rebound Pool Surfaces makes an incredibly slip-resistant and child friendly pool interior that is easy to apply and soft to the touch. When you think of a Rebound Pool Surface, think of those soft & bouncy inground pool playground flooring you'll often find at the park. We go one-one-one with Steve Walsh to discuss his new product and how he's partnering with the pool industry to pro...

Pool Magazine, your leading source for pool news , had the chance to catch up with New York City Pool Builder , Bob Blanda owner of Mill Bergen Pools. A thought leader and respected voice in the pool industry, Blanda gave us some insight on what it takes to build pools in the busiest city in the world. During the course of our conversation, we touch base on a variety of topics including the curren...

Form Smart Swim Goggles are a revolutionary new product that combines exciting new sports eyewear design with activity-tracking algorithms and augmented reality optics you can track from your smartphone. We had the opportunity to go one on one with former competitive swimmer turned inventor and innovator, the founder and CEO of Form - Dan Eisenhardt. Listen in on the conversation where we discuss...

Virtual pool inspection s are becoming more popular in the wake of COVID. Inspected.com is one firm that is hoping to partner with the pool industry to make it easier to do pool inspections using their virtual platform. We spoke with the founder Anthony Perera to discuss the future of virtual inspections, what is covered in a virtual pool inspection and how his platform is helping reshape the way...

During the pandemic, many industry veterans chose that particular moment to reinvent themselves and change their career path. Podcaster and CPO Instructor Lauren Broom tells us her story and explains how virtual classes are helping expand education for pool service technicians using the successful online platform she has developed. Sponsor: Viking Capital Guest: Lauren Broom - Space Coast Pool Sch...

Danilo Bonazza is one of the foremost experts in the field of glass mosaic tile installations . In discussing how to prevent failures from occurring during glass tile installations in swimming pools, Bonazza says that it starts with choosing best-in-class products like Litokol, an epoxy grout that he swears by in his installations. We had the chance to chat with Bonazza and Curt Rapp the founder o...

Chris Bowen out of Flower Mound, truly has come a long way in his career. From building a successful pool service and maintenance firm to transcending towards becoming one of the top pool designers in the industry. It has been a crazy ride for Bowen who now runs one of the most successful pool remodeling firms in the Dallas / Fort Worth area. Listen to our conversation as we go one on one with one...

Lee Russell of Russell Pool Company represents three generations in swimming pool construction and has one of top Design / Build firms in Baton Rouge. We had a chance to discuss luxury pools and talked about some of the challenges that come with building high-end custom pools in the Baton Rouge market.  It's been a challenging season for pool builder Lee Russell , looks like if you want to bu...

We aim to bring you the most thought provoking discussions with some of the brightest minds in the pool & spa world. Pool Magazine, your leading source for pool news brings you conversations with the industry elite. We offer you an eye opening and fresh perspective as we go behind the scenes with some of the most respected thought leaders in the pool & spa industry. Chuck Baumann of Creati...

Reid Schindler of Schindler Design Co. in Edmond, OK is one of the elite pool designers working in the industry today. Widely respected for his work with Claffey Pools, Schindler has developed an incredibly impressive portfolio and recently opened up his own firm. Pool Magazine, your leading source for pool news got the chance to catch up with one of the pool industry's top designers to talk...