The Pool Guy Podcast Show

Two very different cleaners came on the market this year. One was a cordless robotic spa cleaner and the other was the 1st new cleaner from Hayward in decades.  Leslie’s Pro: Pool Service Pro, open a Wholesale account today! Customer referrals, free cleaner repairs, free water testing, open 7-days a week. It is fast and easy to become a Leslie’s Preferred Pool Care Provider. https://lesliespool.co...

In this podcast, I revisit the Skimlite Carbon fiber pole that I tested in March of this year. I will go over some of the features and if you should switch from aluminum to carbon fiber.  Leslie’s Pro: Pool Service Pro, open a Wholesale account today! Customer referrals, free cleaner repairs, free water testing, open 7-days a week. It is fast and easy to become a Leslie’s Preferred Pool Care Provi...

The PoolLab 2.0 or Water Tester in the US market launched in early 2023. I recap why this tester would be a great choice and contrast it with the LaMotte Photometers.  Leslie’s Pro: Pool Service Pro, open a Wholesale account today! Customer referrals, free cleaner repairs, free water testing, open 7-days a week. It is fast and easy to become a Leslie’s Preferred Pool Care Provider. https://leslies...

I am a firm believer that investing and preparing for the future is something that is just not talked about in the swimming pool industry. I review some key investing strategies for you today and a roadmap to investing for your future. Leslie’s Pro: Pool Service Pro, open a Wholesale account today! Customer referrals, free cleaner repairs, free water testing, open 7-days a week. It is fast and eas...

I am doing a year-in-review round-up of products I reviewed in 2023. The BWT PK Turbo and PK Giant were two new leaf vacuums for 2023, and how did they compare to the Water Tech counterparts?  Leslie’s Pro: Pool Service Pro, open a Wholesale account today! Customer referrals, free cleaner repairs, free water testing, open 7-days a week. It is fast and easy to become a Leslie’s Preferred Pool Care...

In general, vacation time and time off should not be a struggle for your pool service business. I review how you can effectively work 48 weeks and have four weeks off each year.  Leslie’s Pro: Pool Service Pro, open a Wholesale account today! Customer referrals, free cleaner repairs, free water testing, open 7-days a week. It is fast and easy to become a Leslie’s Preferred Pool Care Provider. http...

Protecting yourself while you are out on your pool route is essential. I go over some things I do to protect myself from industrial hazards, cancer and the normal effects of repetitive motion. Leslie’s Pro: Pool Service Pro, open a Wholesale account today! Customer referrals, free cleaner repairs, free water testing, open 7-days a week. It is fast and easy to become a Leslie’s Preferred Pool Care...

 In this episode, I tough on questions surrounding different vacuum system battery sizes, Purple dust in a pool, and hazards with critters on your pool route.  Leslie’s Pro: Pool Service Pro, open a Wholesale account today! Customer referrals, free cleaner repairs, free water testing, open 7-days a week. It is fast and easy to become a Leslie’s Preferred Pool Care Provider. https://lesliespool.com...

 Installing a suction side cleaner is easy enough, but many issues arise depending on the pool setup and overall shape and size. I go over some common problems and tips to solve them.   Leslie’s Pro: Pool Service Pro, open a Wholesale account today! Customer referrals, free cleaner repairs, free water testing, open 7-days a week. It is fast and easy to become a Leslie’s Preferred Pool Care Provide...

Rudy Stankowitz is unique among field experts as he has practical pool service experience. You can really see this in his new book, “How to Get Rid of and Prevent Swimming Pool Algae” as he tackles the algae issue from not just the perspective of a chemist but as a pool service tech. You can order his book on Amazon from the link here and it is currently priced at $29.99.    To order Rudy's b...

Rudy Stankowitz is unique among experts in the field as he has actual practical pool service experience. You can really see this in his new book, “How to Get Rid of and Prevent Swimming Pool Algae” as he tackles the algae issue from not just the perspective of a chemist but as a pool service tech. You can order his book on Amazon from the link here and it is currently priced at $29.99.    To order...

 What is the fastest way to vacuum a swimming pool? Not having to clean the entire pool is the short answer. I will go over ways to achieve just that.  Leslie’s Pro: Pool Service Pro, open a Wholesale account today! Customer referrals, free cleaner repairs, free water testing, open 7-days a week. It is fast and easy to become a Leslie’s Preferred Pool Care Provider. https://lesliespool.com/commerc...

Are Vacuum Systems all that much better than a standard pool hose and vacuum head? I will go over the difference for you in today’s episode.  Leslie’s Pro: Pool Service Pro, open a Wholesale account today! Customer referrals, free cleaner repairs, free water testing, open 7-days a week. It is fast and easy to become a Leslie’s Preferred Pool Care Provider. https://lesliespool.com/commercial-servic...

Although there are cations and steps you need to take before you drain a swimming pool, it is not very difficult. I go over some of the cautions and various aspects of draining a pool. Leslie’s Pro: Pool Service Pro, open a Wholesale account today! Customer referrals, free cleaner repairs, free water testing, open 7-days a week. It is fast and easy to become a Leslie’s Preferred Pool Care Provider...

 Everyone will have one of these hyper-vigilant clients at one time or another. Picky customers can be a real pain, and I go over some ways to deal with them.  Leslie’s Pro: Pool Service Pro, open a Wholesale account today! Customer referrals, free cleaner repairs, free water testing, open 7-days a week. It is fast and easy to become a Leslie’s Preferred Pool Care Provider. https://lesliespool.com...

Are the cordless and corded robotic pool cleaners found online any good? I review the good and bad of these “Off-brand” robotic pool cleaners.  Leslie’s Pro: Pool Service Pro, open a Wholesale account today! Customer referrals, free cleaner repairs, free water testing, open 7-days a week. It is fast and easy to become a Leslie’s Preferred Pool Care Provider. https://lesliespool.com/commercial-serv...

Dogs can be a problem on your route, from something as simple as the dog being too friendly to something more severe like aggressive dogs or poop all over the deck.  Leslie’s Pro: Pool Service Pro, open a Wholesale account today! Customer referrals, free cleaner repairs, free water testing, open 7-days a week. It is fast and easy to become a Leslie’s Preferred Pool Care Provider. https://lesliespo...

 How do you handle the gardeners on your route who treat the pool like one giant trash can? Or the customer who wants you to change your service day because of the gardener.  Leslie’s Pro: Pool Service Pro, open a Wholesale account today! Customer referrals, free cleaner repairs, free water testing, open 7-days a week. It is fast and easy to become a Leslie’s Preferred Pool Care Provider. https://...

What should you do in the Winter with your saltwater generator? I also answer some common questions about saltwater pools in the winter. Leslie’s Pro: Pool Service Pro, open a Wholesale account today! Customer referrals, free cleaner repairs, free water testing, open 7-days a week. It is fast and easy to become a Leslie’s Preferred Pool Care Provider. https://lesliespool.com/commercial-services.ht...

Here, I answer some YouTube Questions/comments like how much acid to add when cleaning a salt cell, Hayward Pheonix/Aquanaut flipping on its side and why you should use the Multi-Tork filter sockets.  Leslie’s Pro: Pool Service Pro, open a Wholesale account today! Customer referrals, free cleaner repairs, free water testing, open 7-days a week. It is fast and easy to become a Leslie’s Preferred Po...

 It’s those little things on your pool route that can cause you issues. Not the big things but the small things you miss out there.   Leslie’s Pro: Pool Service Pro, open a Wholesale account today! Customer referrals, free cleaner repairs, free water testing, open 7-days a week. It is fast and easy to become a Leslie’s Preferred Pool Care Provider. https://lesliespool.com/commercial-services.html/...

I continue my discussion on the good and bad of Commercial Pool Services. I touch on some common under-bidding mistakes you can make and how to avoid them.  Leslie’s Pro: Pool Service Pro, open a Wholesale account today! Customer referrals, free cleaner repairs, free water testing, open 7-days a week. Becoming a Leslie’s Preferred Pool Care Provider is fast and easy. https://lesliespool.com/commer...

 I go over some of the good points of Commercial Pool Service as well as some downsides. I cover some of the technical aspects, such as licensing and insurance.  Leslie’s Pro: Pool Service Pro, open a Wholesale account today! Customer referrals, free cleaner repairs, free water testing, open 7-days a week. It is fast and easy to become a Leslie’s Preferred Pool Care Provider. https://lesliespool.c...

Some smells out on your pool route are just rotten and offensive. Others can be potentially harmful and even deadly. Hold your nose for today’s podcast! Leslie’s Pro: Pool Service Pro, open a Wholesale account today! Customer referrals, free cleaner repairs, free water testing, open 7-days a week. It is fast and easy to become a Leslie’s Preferred Pool Care Provider. https://lesliespool.com/commer...

It’s easy to fall into self-centered thinking. That the customer is sitting out there staring at their pool or day, or on the flip side you can skip collections with consequences.  Leslie’s Pro: Pool Service Pro, open a Wholesale account today! Customer referrals, free cleaner repairs, free water testing, open 7-days a week. It is fast and easy to become a Leslie’s Preferred Pool Care Provider. ht...