Rudy Stankowitz

Talking Pools Podcast

If you’ve ever stared at a test kit like it personally insulted your family… welcome home. Talking Pools Podcast is the pool industry’s “pull up a chair” show—part shop talk, part field manual, part therapy session—built for people who actually live on pool decks: commercial operators, service techs, builders, facility managers, and anyone responsible for water that can’t afford to go sideways. The network was created to level up the pool industry with real-world conversations on water chemistry, filtration, troubleshooting, construction, safety, and the business side of keeping pools open and...

Author

Rudy Stankowitz

Category

Education

Latest episode

Jul 10, 2026

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Episodes

In your Defense. Pool Construction Expert Witness, Paolo Benedetti 08.06.2022

Send us Fan Mail This is the one where Heather talks one on one with pool construction expert witness Paolo Benedetti on what the job entails, what to expect from an expert witness, and what the role is in your defense when your build is brought to court.   Support the show Thank you so much for listening! You can find us on social media: Facebook Instagram Tik Tok Email us: talkingpools@gmail.com

Tim & Kelli's Pool Algae Remedies 07.06.2022

Send us Fan Mail This is the one where Tim & Kelli share their secret recipes for getting green pools to turn blue in time for the pool owner's party on Saturday Take our 2-minute listener survey! Help us to provide you with more of the content you want to hear. Take our quick 2-minute survey! Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commissi...

AquaStar Pool Products Pipeline Filter with Steve Barnes & Todd Pieri 03.06.2022

Send us Fan Mail This is the one where Rudy and Andrea talk with Steve Barnes & Todd Pieri of AquaStar Pool Products about their innovative new Pipeline cartridge filter. One lucky listener will receive one of these filters for free. There will be only one winner, so listen now - the contest details are in this episode.  Take our 2-minute listener survey! Help us to provide you with more of th...

CPO: Regulation setting authorities in the Pool Industry 02.06.2022

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of CPO Thursdays, Rudy concludes his discussion on regulation-setting authorities. CPO Class schedule CPO Practice Test & Flashcards  Support the show Support the show Thank you so much for listening! You can find us on social media: Facebook Instagram Tik Tok Email us: talkingpools@gmail.com

Pissed off pool customers 🤬 01.06.2022

Send us Fan Mail This is the one where Heather is talking how to turn an angry client into a happy camper. Take our 2-minute listener survey! Help us to provide you with more of the content you want to hear. Take our quick 2-minute survey! Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you. Support the show Thank you so much f...

Hot Pool Pros 🔥 31.05.2022

Send us Fan Mail This is the one where Tim & Kelli are joined by Heather Linton (Hump Days with Heather) and Andrea Nannini (The Talking Pools Podcast) and are talking about when pool service professionals are forced to deal with the high temps of the summer months. Music by AlexGrohl from Pixabay Take our 2-minute listener survey! Help us to provide you with more of the content you want to he...

DOT Targeting Pool Service Trucks 27.05.2022

Send us Fan Mail This is the one where Rudy & Andrea are talking DOT (Department of Transportation) regulations on the transport of hazardous materials on U.S. highways that affect pool service vehicles. References: R&S Compliance Group, LLC Is the DOT Cracking Down on the Pool Industry? Chemicals on Board   Music by <a href="/users/qubesounds-24397640/?tab=audio&utm_source...

CPO: Who Makes the Public Pool Laws 26.05.2022

Send us Fan Mail This is the one where Rudy is talking about who makes the laws, rules, and best practices that we follow in public pool care. CPO Class schedule CPO Practice Test & Flashcards  Support the show Take our 2-minute listener survey! Help us to provide you with more of the content you want to hear. Take our quick 2-minute survey! Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If y...

Cash Conversion 25.05.2022

Send us Fan Mail This is the one where Heather is talking about the approximate number of days it takes a company to convert its inventory into cash after a sale to a customer. Take our 2-minute listener survey! Help us to provide you with more of the content you want to hear. Take our quick 2-minute survey! Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a co...

Pool Service Challenges 24.05.2022

Send us Fan Mail This is the one where Tim & Kelli are talking about the current challenges pool service professionals face. Take our 2-minute listener survey! Help us to provide you with more of the content you want to hear. Take our quick 2-minute survey! Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you. Support the sh...

The build-a-route for resale scam 20.05.2022

Send us Fan Mail This is the one where Rudy & Andrea are talking with Joe Wilmot of Pool Trader about the unethical practice of building an underpriced route for quick resale Take our 2-minute listener survey! Help us to provide you with more of the content you want to hear. Take our quick 2-minute survey! Support the show - Click Here ✅ Enjoy the Talking Pools Podcast Network? Become a suppo...

CPO Thursdays: Pool Management 19.05.2022

Send us Fan Mail This is the one where Rudy talks about the pool classifications, the pool operator's relationship with the health official, and negligence. CPO Class schedule CPO Practice Test & Flashcards  Support the show Thank you so much for listening! You can find us on social media: Facebook Instagram Tik Tok Email us: talkingpools@gmail.com

Listening skills in business 18.05.2022

Send us Fan Mail This is the one where Heather is talking about not only listening but also hearing, understanding, and retaining what is said. Support the show Thank you so much for listening! You can find us on social media: Facebook Instagram Tik Tok Email us: talkingpools@gmail.com

Is it your company or your job? 17.05.2022

Send us Fan Mail This is the one where Tim & Kelli are talking about the differences between running a company and your company running you.  Take our 2-minute listener survey! Help us to provide you with more of the content you want to hear. Take our quick 2-minute survey! Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to yo...

Carbonate Alkalinity and Total Hardness are damaging pools 13.05.2022

Send us Fan Mail This is the one where Rudy and Andrea are talking test kits and why additional calculations are necessary to prevent damage to swimming pools.  Take our 2-minute listener survey! Help us to provide you with more of the content you want to hear. Take our quick 2-minute survey! Support the show - Click Here ✅ Enjoy the Talking Pools Podcast Network? Become a supporter. Buy a host a...

CPO Thursdays: The CPO Test 12.05.2022

Send us Fan Mail In this one Rudy talks about the ins and outs of the CPO certification test and how to prep before the class begins. CPO Class schedule:  https://cpoclass.com/cpo-certification-classes/ CPO Practice Test:  https://cpoclass.com/cpo-practice-test/ Support the show Thank you so much for listening! You can find us on social media: Facebook Instagram Tik Tok Email us: talkingpools@gmai...

The BIGGEST mistake you can make in the pool business is... 11.05.2022

Send us Fan Mail This is the one where Heather is talking mistakes that business owners in the pool industry frequently make. Take our 2-minute listener survey! Help us to provide you with more of the content you want to hear. Take our quick 2-minute survey! Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you. Support the show...

The psychology of a solid business website 10.05.2022

Send us Fan Mail This is the one where Tim & Kelli talk pool company websites with Amy Masson of SUMY designs   Take our 2-minute listener survey! Help us to provide you with more of the content you want to hear. Take our quick 2-minute survey! Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you. Support the show Thank you...

Andrea & Heather Talking Pools Unedited (mostly) 09.05.2022

Send us Fan Mail This is the one where Andrea & Heather take over the show and are Talking 'bout what they wanna Talk about.  Bonus Episode🎙️ Take our 2-minute listener survey! Help us to provide you with more of the content you want to hear. Take our quick 2-minute survey! Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost...

Pricing commercial pool service 06.05.2022

Send us Fan Mail TGIF! 🍻 This is the one where Rudy and Andrea talk about determining what to charge a facility to clean, maintain, and chemically treat their public swimming pool. Take our 2-minute listener survey! Help us to provide you with more of the content you want to hear. Take our quick 2-minute survey! Support the show - Click Here ✅ Enjoy the Talking Pools Podcast Network? Become a su...

3D renders are worth money 04.05.2022

Send us Fan Mail Guess what day it is!!! 🐪🐫 This is the one where Heather talks about the need to stop giving away money and devaluing your design work. Support the show Thank you so much for listening! You can find us on social media: Facebook Instagram Tik Tok Email us: talkingpools@gmail.com

FL🚫C service & focus on repairs? 03.05.2022

Send us Fan Mail This is the one where Tim and Kelli talk about a HUGE decision one of them has made in narrowing their offerings to pool owners and the toll it has taken. Support the show Thank you so much for listening! You can find us on social media: Facebook Instagram Tik Tok Email us: talkingpools@gmail.com

Pool Mineral Purifier & Catalyst™ with Chris Galvan of BLUERAY XL 29.04.2022

Send us Fan Mail This is the one where Rudy & Andrea talk about minerals as a means of lowering chlorine consumption with the CEO of BLUERAY XL, Chris Galvan.   Blueray XL, LLC was founded in 2013 in Orange, California.  Blueray XL's new one-of-a-kind professional strength water enhancing technology was developed exclusively for the pool service professional.   We manufacture all of our p...

TOP 6 reasons you need a business coach 27.04.2022

Send us Fan Mail Guess what day it is??? 🐪 This is the one where Heather shares how a business coach can drive your business to a galactic level of success Take our 2-minute listener survey! Help us to provide you with more of the content you want to hear. Take our quick 2-minute survey! Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra...

Backyard Taboo 26.04.2022

Send us Fan Mail TACO TUESDAY 🌮 This is the one where Tim & Kelli talk about some of the things you should do in a person's backyard and some of the things you shouldn't. Take our 2-minute listener survey! Help us to provide you with more of the content you want to hear. Take our quick 2-minute survey! Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may rec...

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