Pool Magazine - Podcasts for the Pool Industry

With all the chlorine shortages the industry has been facing this year, consumers are suddenly looking very closely at natural pools. We discussed the pro's and con's and going au natural with Allen Schnaak VP of Business Development for BioNova Natural Pools and pool chemistry expert Rudy Stankowitz , one of the world's leading authorities on pool algae. With two very conflicting v...

In this episode of Pool Magazine podcast we chat with one of leading installers of glass tile in the swimming pool industry - Jimmy Reed of Rock Solid Tile . We discuss his body of work, what it takes to become a leading tile installer and why certain tile applications fail . A thought prevoking conversation with one of the most well respected industry leaders today. Pool Magazine your leading sou...

The Sky Pool has been all over social media and has taken the world by storm. This incredible "floating" pool has managed to capture the entire world's imagination. We had a long list of structural and engineering questions for the manufacturers of this iconic pool and were fortunate enough to have Reynolds Polymer on the show to explain their role in bringing this incredible projec...

Rick Chafey is probably one of the most well known pool designers in America. Co-Host of Ask The Masters and an instructor for Watershape University , Chafey has had an illustrious career in the pool business and offers valuable insights on what it takes to handle high end projects. Chafey gives us his take on the differences between the Genesis program and Watershape University , a new educationa...

The recent incident at the Champlain Towers has focused the countries attention on recent information coming to light in the media. Some of the information being uncovered speaks to waterproofing issues in pool deck area . A damning 2018 report cited numerous instances in which leaks were contributing to the deterioriation of the parking structure below which supported the building. We brought in...

Lance Irby is a rising up & comer in the pool industry who is rapidly making a name for himself in the real of luxury pool design. We discuss custom luxury pools with one of the top pool designers in the Sacramento region as well as within the Premier Pools & Spas organization. Irby is distinguishing himself with incredible and sophisticated luxury pool concepts that continue to wow and am...

Design Ecology is one of the leading design / build firms for luxury pools in Austin.  We go one on one with this prestigious design firm and talk shop discussing luxury pools. We discuss what it takes to become an elite design / build firm and discuss a hot button isssue: "SAY NO TO FREE DESIGN" - a grass roots movement in the pool community to do away with free design estimates. Scott...

The + Plus Pool Concept is all the rage right now on social media . There has been a lot of talk and speculation about this project in the pool industry. You wanted to know about the Plus Pool, so we got the plus pool designer Dong Ping Wong on the Pool Magazine Podcast to talk about this innovative new floating pool concept. Sponsored by Viking Capital Publisher: Pool Marketing - #1 Marketing Age...

The Genesis program has been credited with helping advance the standards of education in the swimming pool industry over the last 20 years. Over 6,000 people have gone through the Genesis program and it continues to evolve today. We had the opportunity to chat with the founders of Genesis - Skip Phillips and Brian Van Bower , two pioneers responsible for shepherding the education of some of todays...

Randy Angell is considered one of the crème de la crème as far as pool designers are concerned. Widely recognized as a thought leader and an absolute icon in the world of luxury pool and landscape design. Often immitated, never duplicated, Angell's style has catapulted him to the very stratosphere of the elite in the pool industry. A designers designer, Angell is one of the most widely sought...

Today we're chatting about the recent pool shortages on everything from chlorine to PVC to everything in between that seems to be delaying pool projects and causing prices to skyrocket . Stephen Little is an industry veteran with a thriving Service company in Palm Springs. A recognized thought leader in the pool industry and CEO of Claro Pool, Little shares his perspective on what is causing...

Rudy Stankowitz is a 30 year pool industry veteran and Best Selling Author of the new book " How to Get Rid of Swimming Pool Algae ". We talk with him about how he got his start in the swimming pool industry. We also got to discuss some of the challenges facing pool service companies today. Finally we discuss taking online CPO classes and his incredible new book that should be considered...

We're discussing Sutro , the Smart Monitor and Complete Maintenance System for your pool or spa with CEO and Founder Ravi Kurani. Kurani, who was recently highlighted in Forbes  prestigious 30 under 30 list, is probably one of the smartest guys working in Pool Automation technology today. Incidentally he got his start in the industry working in his dad's pool supply store. Hear his story...

Shane LeBlanc of Selective Designs is one of the leading pool designers in the swimming pool industry today. We got the chance to catch up with this icon in luxury inground pool designs, Shane is practically a household name in the pool industry and we touched base on a variety of different topics including one hot topic issue - SAYING NO TO FREE DESIGN , a grassroots campaign in the pool industry...

On this episode of Pool Magazine podcast, we discuss Waterproofing Technology with one of the leading mosaic tile artists in the world Danilo Bonazza and Vito Mariano, Innovator and President of Basecrete . We caught Danilo on the job site actually doing an installation in one of Ben Lasseter's pool remodeling projects. He was busy doing what he does best, but took time out to teach us a litt...

General liability coverage is important for any business, particularly pool contractors . We discuss insurance coverage options for pool builders , pool contractors , and pool service companies with Trey Lannae of Starr Mathews , a leading insurance carrier for pool companies in Georgia & Tennessee. Listen in to Pool Magazine, your leading source of pool news , pool products and recommendation...

In this episode of Pool Magazine Podcast we're talking with one of the leading experts in the pool industry today - Dave Penton a Mentor and Professor with Watershape University. Watershape University is one of the most prestigious training programs in the pool industry. Dave gives us a little bit of a background about how he got his start with luxury inground pools . We discuss design trends...

Pool Magazine your leading source for pool news looks at different apps, software, and technology for the pool industry. Today on our pool podcast we look at one of the newest apps taking the pool industry by storm has been Swimply . The app is a creative new market place that allows pool owners to host guest swimmers for a fee. Swimply is similar to other property rental apps you may have heard o...