Pool Nation Podcast

In Episode 157 of the Pool Nation Podcast we answer some business questions and talk about business seasonality and how to adjust for it. We also talk about attracting new customers and the steps you can take to minimize expenses and increase your  business efficiency during the early stages of you business.   Sponsors The SPPA   Blueray XL  Pool Invoice  Ultimate Pool Tools   AquaStar Natural Che...

In Episode 155 of the Pool Nation Podcast we talk about what Customer Analysis is and how to incorporate that data into your business strategy. We break down the different types of customers and share how big companies analyze customers and incorporate it into their sales strategies and revenue strategies.   Sponsors The SPPA     Ultimate Pool Tool   Pool Invoice    Blueray XL    AquaStar Pool Pro...

In Episode 155 Pool Nation Podcast we answer your pool business questions and do a deep dive into commercial pools, how pool pros quote them, the benefits and the challenges.   Sponsors The SPPA     Ultimate Pool Tools    Pool Invoice    Blueray XL AquaStar Pool Products   Natural Chemistry   Raypak    Heritage Pool Products  

In Episode 154 of the Pool Nation Podcast we talk to Danielle Bahr with the SPPA. She shares her journey into the pool industry and how she created the SPPA. Sponsors The SPPA   Ultimate Pool Tool     Blueray XL    Pool Invoice AquaStar Pool Products    Natural Chemistry    Raypak    Heritage Pool Supply

In Episode 153 of the Pool Nation Podcast we talk about the Pool Nation Awards Nominations. We talk about the categories that the pool pros have chosen for the 2023 Pool Nation Awards   Sponsors The SPPA     Ultimate Pool Tools    Blueray XL    Pool Invoice   Natural Chemistry AquaStar Pool Products    Raypak    Heritage Pool Supply

In Episode 152 of the Pool Nation Podcast we talk to Steve Barnes and Todd Pieri about their new game changing PureStar Ozone System. The talk about the ease of use, installation and self contained system that is very easy to install.   Sponsors The SPPA    Ultimate Pool Tools    Blueray XL     Pool Invoice AquaStar    Natural Chemistry    Raypak      Heritage Pool Supply

In Episode 151 of the Pool Nation Podcast we talk about the first Pool Nation Boot Camp that will be held August 18 and 19, 2023 in Houston, TX at the Pool Boys new headquarters. Download and listen to the classes and education we will be doing.   Sponsors   The SPPA       Ultimate Pool Tools   Blueray XL     Pool Invoice     AquaStar Natural Chemistry     Raypak    Heritage Pool Supply

In Episode 150 of the Pool Nation Podcast we talk to Deborah Martin owner of the Pool Medic Pool Service. She shares her journey in the industry and shares some great business advice.  Sponsors The SPPA    Ultimate Pool Tools     Pool Invoice   Blueray XL AquaStar Pool Products    Natural Chemistry   Raypak    Heritage Pool Supply

In Episode 149 of the Pool Nation Podcast we talk to Chris Mele and Michelle Watson Pool Nation's Pool Guy and Pool Girl of the Year.   Sponsors The SPPA   Ultimate Pool Tools     Blueray XL     Pool Invoice AquaStar    Natural Chemistry     Raypak     Heritage Pool Supply 

In Episode 148 of the Pool Nation Podcast we talk to Todd Pieri and Steve Barnes with AquaStar Pool Products. We talk about their drive to change the industry one product at a time. They share some of the products they are coming out with and they talk about their new variable speed pump.   Sponsors The SPPA    Ultimate Pool Tools   Pool Invoice   Blueray XL   AquaStar   Natural Chemistry     Rayp...

In Episode 147 of the Pool Nation Podcast, Alicia Stephens, Director of Training and Education for BioLab, shares her wealth of knowledge and experience in the pool industry. Join us  as Alicia shares her remarkable path in the ever-evolving pool industry. With unwavering passion, she unveils insights on the art of training and sheds light on the awe-inspiring transformations that have shaped the...

In Episode 146 of the Pool Nation Podcast Edgar, Zac and John talk about what to look for when hiring your first employee.   Sponsors The SPPA   Ultimate Pool Tools    Blueray XL   Pool Inovoice AquaStar Pool Products   Natural Chemistry   Raypak   Heritage Pool Supply

In episode 145 of the Pool Nation Podcast we talk about how to approach risk taking and decision making as a business owner. And some of the most important lessons you've learned along the way.   Sponsors The SPPA   Ultimate Pool Tools    Pool Invoice     Blueray XL AquaStar Pool Product    Natural Chemistry    Raypak    Heritage Pool Supply

In Episode 144 of the Pool Nation Podcast we talk about our crazy week. Zac gets notified that he is deceased, Edgar's email along with the Pool Nation Instagram account gets hacked and John's house catches fire. Its been a crazy, crazy week, but they are sharing their stories.   Sponsors The SPPA     Ultimate Pool Tools     Pool Invoice    Blueray XL AquaStar Pool Products      Natural Chemistry ...

In Episode 143 of the Pool Nation Podcast we are joined by Janey and answer some of the questions that were sent in, but first we get a bit side tracked and John takes us back in time to his high school days with Janey, and Edgar talks about a stabbing and 4 cars. Its a must listen to podcast. Sponsors The SPPA    Ultimate Pool Tools       Blueray XL    Pool Invoice   AquaStar Pool Products     Na...

In Episode 142 of the Pool Nation Podcast Edgar, Zac and John answer your questions on CYA and about how  to how do I grow without creating enemies in the local community?    Sponsors   The SPPA    Ultimate Pool Tools    Pool Invoice      Blueray XL     AquaStar Pool Products Natural Chemistry      Raypak    Heritage Pool Supply 

In Episode 141 of the Pool Nation Podcast we talk to Ted Lawrence the VP of Pro Brand Sales at Biolab. Ted has over 33 years experience in the pool industry. We talk about the retail side of the business and talk about the trends of service to retail, and also retail to service.   He shares many fascinating aspects of the retail business and the keys to success you are planning to add retail to yo...

In Episode 140 of the Pool Nation Podcast Edgar, Zac and John answer your questions you sent in via the Pool Man University App. We talk about testing borates, chlorine deliveries, and pricing weekly service, what is too much, and if single polers should charge a premium.   Sponsors The SPPA     Ultimate Pool Tools     Pool Invoice       Blueray XL      Aqua Star Pool Products Natural Chemistry   ...

In Episode 139 of the Pool Nation Podcast, we talk to Akshaya and Brad Duncan with Raypak. We talk about their journey in the industry, and we talk about Raypak's new Avia Heater. They talk about their new technology Nitek and how they built the heater from the ground up.     Sponsors   The SPPA     Ultimate Pool Tools      Pool Invoice    Blueray Xl       Aqua Star Pool Products      Natural Chem...

In Episode 138 Pool Nation Podcast we talk to Kathi Belcourt with Aqua Tech and she came to visit us in Texas all the way from Canada. We get to hear her journey and how pool pros do business in Canada. Sponsors The SPPA    Ultimate Pool Tools    Pool Invoice    Blueray XL AquaStar Pool Products     Natural Chemistry    Raypak      Heritage Pool Supply 

In Episode 137 of the Pool Nation Podcast we talk about all the pool pros we connected with at the Western, the Pool Nation Trainings and the Pool Man University.   Sponsors The SPPA   Ultimate Pool Tools    Pool Invoice     Blueray XL      AquaStar Pool Products Natural Chemistry       Raypak        Heritage Pool Supply

In Episode 136 of the Pool Nation Podcast we answer your questions. We talk about online rate reviews and Total Dissolved Solids. Sponsors The SPPA     Ultimate Pool Tools    Pool Invoice    Blueray XL     AquaStar Pool Products Natural Chemistry    Raypak   Heritage Pool Supply Group

In Episode 135 of the Pool Nation Podcast we talk about the release of the Pool Man University App. An educational app built for the pool pros in the industry. We share our story of our journey on creating the app and the future of the vision.   Sponsors   The SPPA    Ultimate Pool Tools      Pool Invoice    Blueray Xl AquaStar Pool Products    Natural Chemistry     Raypak     Heritage Pool Supply

In Episode 134 of the Pool Nation Podcast we talk to Eric Nielson the Director of the Western Pool show and owner of Willow Creek Pools. We talk to him about his journey in the pool industry and how he started do pools at a very early age. We also talk about the Western Show in Long Beach. We talk about all of the classes, events and our 10 classes that we will be teaching there.   Sponsors   The...

In Episode 133 of the Pool Nation Podcast we talk to Kim Levin and Robert Rankin with Heritage Pool Supply Group about their new program for the pool pros called PoolTech. The goal of the program is to Empower, Educate, and Elevate Pool Service Professionals. Pool Pros that sign up for the program will be able to get Loyalty Rewards where they will be able to earn certain percent back on purchases...