Pool Nation Podcast

In Episode 106 of the Pool Nation Podcast we answer your business questions that you have sent it. Edgar, Zac and John answer questions on training, and the must things that you need to do when you are training your first hire, and how to put things in place as your company grows to ensure that training, vision, and procedures are in place to allow your employees to thrive.   Sponsors The SPPA   ...

In Episode 105 of the Pool Nation Podcast Zac, Edgar and John talk about the 2022 Pool Nation Awards Nominations event that was held on Wednesday August 24 at the Heritage Pool Supply Headquarters in McKinney Texas. They also share all of the Nominees for the Awards that will be held at the International Pool Spa Patio Expo in Vegas. Sponsors The SPPA     Ultimate Pool Tools     Pool Invoice     B...

In Episode 104 of the Pool Nation podcast we talk to Haley Tew owner of Lavender Landscape & Design a design and build company that is owned and ran by women. She shares he journey in the industry and how she has taken her company from her first job of $5,000 to a 8 to 10 million dollar revenue company. She shares her ups and downs and the advantages that she has as a woman in our industry. A must...

In Episode 103 of the Pool Nation Podcast we talk to Paul Sim with Pivot Pool Products about their journey with Ariel the Solar Powered Skimmer. We talk about their journey from the Concept of the first Solar-Powered Skimmer to the latest version Ariel. We talk about what motivated them to create Ariel, the vison behind Ariel and the biggest benefits for the users of Ariel. A must listen to podcas...

In Episode 102 of the Pool Nation Podcast Edgar and John take your question. We talk about flocculants and how they work. We talk about metal removers during the startup process, and bromine for spas. Sponsors The SPPA      Ultimate Pool Tools      Pool Invoice     Blueray XL AquaStar Pool Products         Pivot Pool Products   

In Episode 101 of the Pool Nation Podcast Edgar, Zac and John take your business questions on business. They answer your questions on business policies and procedures, vacation time, service manager responsibilities, and much more.   Sponsors The SPPA       Ultimate Pool Tools     Pool Invoice       Blueray XL AquaStar Pool Products        Pivot Pool Products

In Episode 100 of the Pool Nation Podcast we talk to Mike Farley about the Million Dollar Design Challenge. We talk about how it was created 4 years ago and how it allows designers to build on their skills and make them think out of the box. We talk about how it has grown and how this year the first place winner will take home $10,000 dollars.   Sponsors   The SPPA     Ultimate Pool Tools    Pool...

In Episode 99 of the Pool Nation Podcast we talk about the Second Annual Pool Nation Awards that will take place at International Pool Spa and Patio Expo on November 16th from 6pm to 9:30pm. We talk about the different categories this year, and the Bob Lowry Lifetime Achievement Award. Nominations are open.   Sponsors   The SPPA        Ultimate Pool Tools     Pool Invoice     Blueray XL   AquaStar...

In Episode 98 of the Pool Nation Podcast we talk about the Pool Nation Awards, the Pool Girl Pro Financial Business training that will take place on September 24th in Dallas, and we continue to answer the pool pro questions that are sent it. We talk about how to hold employees accountable, and how to prepare if you need to let them go. We also talk about micro businesses and the best structure whe...

In Episode 97 of the Pool Nation Podcast we answer 5 business questions that were sent in directly from the Pool Pros. We talk about pool exchanges with other pool companies to make your business stronger and more efficient. We also talk about weather you should focus on service or repairs when you are just starting and what type of attendance policies you should have in place as you start to grow...

In Episode 96 of the Pool Nation Podcast we continue our conversation on qualifying customers and how to look for red flags when talking to potential customers. We talk about vacation rental and what questions you should be asking. We also talk about the red flags to look for in vacation rentals We talk about the things you should look for when talking to the customer over the phone in that initia...

In Episode 95 of the Pool Nation Podcast we talk to Todd Pieri and Jamie Novak come to Dallas and visit us to talk about their new line up of products. They talk about the Pipeline Filters and how they hold up against filters double their size. They also talk about their variable speed pump that was just released as they were in Dallas and their new Ozone system.   Sponsors The SPPA    Ultimate Po...

In Episode 94 of the Pool Nation Podcast we talk about qualifying customers and how to look for red flags when talking to potential customers. We talk about the things you should look for when talking to the customer over the phone in that initial conversation, and what red flags to look  for when visiting the pool for the first time.   Sponsors   The SPPA        Ultimate Pool Tools       Pool Inv...

In Episode 93 of the Pool Nation Podcast we talk about the economy and how it can affect the service side of the industry. We also answer the pool pro questions that are sent to us via PoolNation.com.   Sponsors The SPPA     Ultimate Pool Tools     BlueRay XL   AquaStar   Pivot Pool Products

In Episode 92 of the Pool Nation Podcast we answer some important questions that pool pros in our community are asking. We do a deep dive into Burnout and how to deal with burnout. We also talk about the biggest mistakes new business owners make, and talk about how to deal with bringing on a wife or family member onto the business.   SPONSORS   SPPA     Ultimate Pool Tools     Pool Invoice     Blu...

Episode 1 Pool Nation News We are starting something new in the industry. We bring you the latest news, trend, products, and people in the industry all with in 3 to 5 min. In episode one we talk to Chris Brink CEO of Hasa and ask him what he thinks the the challenges are that the industry faces as we go into summer of 2022.  

In Episode 91 of the Pool Nation Podcast we talk to Leanne De Jesus and Leanne is an HR expert that works for a multibillion-dollar company and has over 30 years of experience. Today we are going to talk about the latest trends and solutions surrounding retentions. We do a deep dive into retention strategies, and she talks about the following 5 key themes. Lets face it employee turnover is crazy a...

In Episode 90 of the Pool Nation Podcast we talk to Chris Galvan owner of Blueray XL. He shares his journey into the pool industry and the fight for his company. He also shares some best practices on using BluerayXL.

In Episode 89 of the Pool Nation Podcast, we talk to Josh Sherwood owner of Sherwood Outdoors. They are giving away an entire backyard to a deserving family. He talks about his journey and what drove him to do an entire backyard giveaway. They are not holding back and just giving away a pool they are doing an entire backyard for a family in need. Listen and learn how you can nominate a family in n...

In Episode 88 of the Pool Nation Podcast we talk to Vic Garcia owner of G6 Designs. G6 is a design and construction company from California and he shares his journey into the pool industry,  and how he ended up building his company. He talks about the value of keeping your word and doing what is right at all cost. He also talks about being in Pool Pro Magazines 30 under 40 and winning the Pool Bui...

In Episode 87 of the Pool Nation Podcast we talk to Mike Bluff from Mike's Pool Service from California. We talk about his journey into the Pool industry. He shares how he started in the industry looking to do something part time to supplement his income, and how he has grown his pool company to 363 stops per week. He shares his struggles, his obstacles, and what he has done to overcome all of it...

In Episode 86 of the Pool Nation Podcast Edgar, Zac and John talk about the challenges they see going into Summer of 2022. They do a breakdown of the different areas that might present challenges for pool pros. They talk about the current chemical situation, product availability, the labor market in the pool industry and employee retention.   Sponsors The SPPA      Ultimate Pole       Pool Invoice...

In Episode 85 of the Pool Nation Podcast Edgar, Zac and John talk Water Chemistry, answer questions sent in by pool pros. They talk about the advantages and disadvantages of having two techs working together, the liability of having employees take their work trucks home, how to talk to a customer that does not want to drain their pool with high CYA, and much more.   Sponsors   The SPPA      Ultima...

In Episode 84 of the Pool Nation Podcast John and Edgar talk about the Western Pool & Spa Show Experience, and we finish answering questions for Mark from San Diego as he looks into starting in the Pool Industry.   Sponsors   The SPPA    Ultimate Pool Tools     Pool Invoice     BlueRay XL

In Episode 83 of the Pool Nation Podcast we give you an update on the current chlorine situation and a couple of market conditions to be ready for this year. The big question is are you ready for the chorine situation of 2022?    Sponsors   The SPPA            Ultimate Pool Tools            Pool Invoice            Blueray XL