Pool Nation Podcast

In Episode 33 of the Pool Nation Podcast we talk about pool route efficiency. We talk about the things you should do when you are building your route and we also do a deep dive into all the things that are associated with creating that efficient route. Including the bidding process and how to handle pools that are out of your area. 

In Episode 32 of the Pool Nation Podcast, we talk to Eugene Lochman of Prestige Pool & Patio  in Frisco, TX. We talk about his journey in the pool industry. He shares his ups and downs in the last 11 years and what they have done to set the company up to be able to build 300 pools per year and service almost 900 pools a week. It’s an inspiring story that will make you want to get up and want to do...

In Episode 31 of the Pool Nation Edgar, John and Zac talk to Bob Lowry. The grandfather of water chemistry. Do you want to know how long your should run your pool pump? The answer will surprise you. Do you want to know the most difficult part of balancing pool water? Listen to them talk about it in this podcast. It's all pool talk.

In Episode 30 of the Pool Nation Podcast, we talk rate increases and how it directly affects your business profitability. John and Zac go head to head in the Pool Nation hashtag knowledge challenge. We talk to Pool Girl Anna and her experience raising rates. This is an episode you don't want to miss.

In Episode 29 of the Pool Nation Podcast, Sales Techniques Part 2. We continue our conversation on sales techniques and we do a deep dive into revenue sources for your business. We talk about the different things you can do to increase your revenue, improve profitability and make more money in your business.

In Episode 28 of the Pool Nation Podcast, we talk Sales Techniques Part 2. We talk about upping your Sales Game and the little things that you can do to WOW your customers. The better you are the more money you will make. We dive in deeper into the Sales Techniques, and we talk about Revenue Opportunities for the Pool Pro.

In Episode 27 of the Pool Nation Podcast, we talk about the sales process, and how important it is to master your sales process for your business. We share our experiences with the sales process of our businesses, and the things we put in place to improve that sales process. We talk about the learning curve and how important it is that you become great at sales. The better you are the more money y...

In Episode 26 of the Pool Nation Podcast, we talk to Bob Lowry on his monthly visit to the podcast. We talk about Pool Startups. We also talk about how long you should run the pump when doing a startup, what chemicals you can and can’t add during the startup process and what chemicals you should never mix. We also answer some questions that were sent in. We cover how Bicarb works  in a pool, why A...

In Episode 25 of the Pool Nation Podcast, we talk about increasing your business revenue by adding services or fees. We talk about providing a superior level of service and how important it is for every business to look for opportunities to add extra services in order to be able to increase yearly revenue and profits.

In Episode 24 of the Pool Nation Podcast we talk to Ken and Sara Howard a father daughter duo in the swimming pool industry, and creators of the Ultimate Pole-Hyper Pole. We talk about their journey in the pool industry. We talk to Sara about how she grew up in the industry, and how she took over the family business. We also talk to Ken about his Journey in the industry and how they came up with t...

In Episode 23 of the Pool Nation Podcast, we talk about how to make sure you are making a Profit in the Pool Service Industry. We break it down so it’s easy to understand, and so you can apply it to your business to ensure you are quoting high enough rates to make money and the profit that you want. We talk about using 1 simple metrics like cost of service, average cost, and how simple a profit an...

In Episode 22 of the Pool Nation Podcast we talk to Bob Lowry founder of the Pool Chemistry Training Institute. In this episode we answer pool water chemistry question from pool guys and pool girls that are sent to us to Bob can answer them. Bob is a legend in the pool industry. He has written 21 books on pool water chemistry and even the manuals that IPSSA uses were written by Bob himself.

E-21 of the Pool Nation podcast we talk to Kelli Carillo a fellow Pool Girl and owner of Legacy Pools & Spa, and founder of the Pool Girl Training. She is a second generation Pool Girl, and owns her own pool service company where she does service, repairs and installs. She is also one of the founders of Pool Girl Trainings. She shares her story on how they created and founded the Pool Girl Trainin...

E-20 of the Pool Nation podcast we talk about the business side of your company. We talk about setting up your business. We talk about business credit vs personal credit and why you should set your company up the right way. How business credit is different than personal credit and how to separate them to protect yourself from personal liability. We talk about business credit, lines of credit, and...

In Episode 19 of the Pool Nation Podcast we talk about the 8 + reasons why the pool industry is such a good industry. We talk about Income Potential, Profits, Start Up Cost, Ease of Learning the Industry, we also talk about Guaranteed Income, Cash Flow, Business Growth Potential, and how Recession Proof the industry is. We compare the industry to other industries using these key factors to show ho...

E18 - of the Pool Nation Podcast we talk to Bob Lowry in his monthly visit to the Pool Nation Podcast to talk about swimming pool water chemistry and answer pool guys questions. We talk about how to treat black algae, we discuss Galvanic Corrosion, we talk to Bob about what causes foaming in swimming pools, and an in-depth conversation about UV, Ozone & AOP. We discuss the importance of keeping a...

In E-17 of the Pool Nation Podcast we talk to Kevin Bulling from Hayward. We do a deep dive into their loyalty rewards program so that you can signup before the year starts and take advantage of that program. We also talk about the Warranty for those that sign up and we talk about their pump that has a 4 year warranty. We also talk about products like the HydraPure all in one UV and Ozone Solution...

In Episode 16 of the Pool Nation podcast we talk to Dennis Cecil from Jandy. We talk about Jandy's Loyalty Rewards program, we also talk a little bit about their new DV2 Variable speed pumps with the 2 auxiliary ports, and how to sign up for their rewards program to start the year off right. 

E-15 of the Pool Nation Podcast we talk about the launch of our new project www. PoolManUniversity.com we talk about where the idea came from and the ideas we want to incorporate into it. We also talk to Terry Arko from HASA about their rewards program, and we talk briefly about Jandy's loyalty program. 

In Episode 14 of the Pool Nation Podcast we talk to Lindsay from Oasis Pool Management, Jeanette from Horn Family Pools, Anna from SeaSide Pools, Janey from JJ Flawless Pools, and Leslie from the Pool Boys. We get their stories on how they started in the pool industry and they share their challenges, and strengths as Pool Girls in an industry that is male dominated. They share where they are in th...

E-12 of the Pool Nation Podcast we Talk to Bob Lowry during his Monthly Podcast with the Pool Nation Crew. We dive in and talk water chemistry, answer questions and take calls from pool pros out in the field. 

In Episode 11 of the Pool Nation Podcast we talk to Chris Lowe from NTX pools he talks about his journey and the path to rebuilding his business. Chris has been in business for 5 years and had an explosion of growth. But he realized that not all good growth is good growth and is now on a mission to regroup, resize and rebuild his brand. Listen to his journey and path to rebuilding.

In Episode 10 of the Pool Nation Podcast we talk about how the swimming pool industry is prime and having a boom. It is one of the best years the industry has seen in a very long time. We talk about the outlook of the industry and the things you should do to improve your business in this climate that will set you up to succeed. Now is the time to set your goals and take your business to the next l...

E- 9 In this episode of the Pool Nation Podcast we talk about Winter Strategies. We talk about the things that we should do during our slower season to prepare and improve our businesses in the busy summer season. We talk about implementing procedures and structuring your business to succeed. We also talk about the different business set ups and different revenue ideas to bring in more revenue.

In this episode of the Pool Nation Podcast we talk to Bob Lowry. Bob has written 21 books on water chemistry for the pool industry and even the manuals used for IPSSA training. We hear Bob tell his story on how he ended up in the swimming pool industry. We also dive into the benefit and downfalls of Cyanuric Acid-CYA and talk the pool geek talk. You are not going to want to miss it. Pool Nation Al...