The Pool Guy Podcast Show

Your cleaning equipment can make your day enjoyable or frustrating. Having the proper equipment has always been my mantra and I will go over my prime choices for you for premium pool equipment.   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 Ca...

Does the CuLator really remove metals from the pool water? There are a lot of variables that you need to account for and you need a proper testing method. Find out if this product is real or hype. 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 C...

Is there a good time and a bad time to start a weekly pool cleaning service? The answer is yes, there is prime time to launch your business or expand your business and there is a bad time as well. Listen to learn more.  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 Le...

Servicing pools in cold weather adds a unique wrinkle to pool service. Do you close the pool entirely? How do you deal with the cold weather and cold water? How does the cold weather affect the pool’s chemical use? I go over this and more for you in today’s podcast.  Leslie’s Pro: Pool Service Pro, open a Wholesale account today! Customer referrals, free cleaner repairs, free water testing, open 7...

So which suction cleaner is better? The “Geared” type or the “Bouncing” type? I run down the pros and cons of each one for you here on todays podcast so that you can make an informed decision. 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...

It is said that if you own a business you will lose money. That is true but I think there are ways to prevent loses and I go over some of the things that I did that turned out to lose money for me.  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...

There are millions of above ground pools across the nation. But why do so many pool companies pass on them? I go over some of the pros and cons of above ground pools and if you should add them to 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...

What is so wrong with being the lowest rate in town? Or charging less for services and work to land the job. Under bidding is a slippery slope and can be very damaging to your business.    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 Prov...

When is too much when it comes to price increases? Is there a point where you will price yourself out of the market? I think there is a ceiling and in a lot of areas pool service rates have peaked. This was not of our own doing but a reaction to the crazy inflation in the pool industry itself.    Leslie’s Pro: Pool Service Pro, open a Wholesale account today! Customer referrals, free cleaner repai...

Here are some essential tools and products you should have on your service truck. From a rubber mallet to duct tape all of these items can save you out in the field.  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://lesliesp...

The Polaris 280 is the workhorse of the pressure side cleaners. Not only has it been around for 40-plus years but it is the most popular model in the Polaris lineup. I go over some tips and tricks with the Polaris 280. 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 Les...

Another major failure point in a business is a lack of planning. Without a definite plan, your business is destined to fail. I go over some ways you can set up a business plan and avoid this failing point. 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 Preferr...

Business failure is part of the risk you take when you start a pool service company. The failure rate can be as high as 50% in 5 years and one of the biggest reasons is simply a lack of funds. I go over ways to avoid this crucial business failure. 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...

There are many bizarre things that can happen on your pool route. I’ve experienced a lot of them and go over some of the weird and bizarre happenings out in the field. Some or perplexing while others are downright dangerous. 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...

Installing a suction cleaner at a pool may seem easy. But every pool is a little different and each setup has there particular challenges. I go over some tips when you are connecting a cleaner to the side port as well as to a skimmer of 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 fas...

The little things mean a lot in business. Not watching out for these small things can put you out of business. I go over some common character issues that can turn clients away.  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...

The Spin Tough is a $1,000 water tester is it effective or is it all hype? I go over some reasons why you may want to get a Waterlink Spin Touch and of course some reasons you may not want to as well.  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 P...

When the filter PSI is low there are a number of things that could be causing it. I go over some of the more common things that cause low filter PSI and ways to correct it to return the filter pressure to normal.  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...

I want to thank all the listeners of the podcast show for motivating me and allowing me to reach episode 1000. I interview myself, I know a bit weird, and ask how I stay motivated and what goals I set for myself.   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’...

Starting in 2030 California will ban many natural gas-powered appliances. Pool heaters may make it on that list or at the very least having a natural gas line in a home after 2030 may be a thing of the past. What would be the alternative to a gas heater? A Heat Pump. Listen to learn more.  Leslie’s Pro: Pool Service Pro, open a Wholesale account today! Customer referrals, free cleaner repairs, fre...

Is this Hype or Real? Episode I go over he VacDaddy and the Bottom Feeder. Do these two different vacuum systems work as claimed?  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/?ut...

In my new series Hype or Real? I go over the new Polaris Atlas & Maxx which is the upgrade for the Zodiac MX8 Elite. Are they more effective? I also cover the new AquaStar Filter as well as the Betta 2 Solar Surface cleaner. Do these products really work? Leslie’s Pro: Pool Service Pro, open a Wholesale account today! Customer referrals, free cleaner repairs, free water testing, open 7-days a...

I cover some of the biggest cons when deciding to enter the pool service industry. I try to offer the pro argument to counter some common con arguments 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....

It’s no secret that I am a big fan of cartridge filters. But there are cons to every product and I go over the good and bad aspects of cartridge filters for you so that you can make an educated decision if you are thinking about upgrading to one.  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...

We deal with a lot of hazardous chemicals out on out route. Some are toxic, others are explosive. I go over tips on staying safe around different pool chemicals on your 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. http...