The Pool Guy Podcast Show

Nation Wide 1099 Ruling Could Make All Workers Employees We already have it on the books in California and this is something that I thought might go national which is the restriction on 1099 employee classification. California has the strictest rules with the “ABC” test which I will unpack for you in todays podcast.  Leslie’s Pro: Pool Service Pro, open a Wholesale account today! Customer referral...

You have heard the term Free Chlorine, Combined Chlorine, and Total Chlorine? What does each term mean and how do you test for each? I go over the effective testing methods and why your Free Available Chlorine is so important.  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 bec...

The expression couldn’t be more true today in our industry. With 100% inflation and the cost of everything at a peak, the only way to stay profitable is to utilize your time in the best possible way. I offer some tips on how to become the pool pro who does “Splash & Dash with Class.” Leslie’s Pro: Pool Service Pro, open a Wholesale account today! Customer referrals, free cleaner repairs, free...

Part of your job is to inspect your customer’s pool equipment. You are looking for two things really. A possible problem and what will need to be upgraded in the near future. I go over some of the things you should be looking for at the equipment pad.  Leslie’s Pro: Pool Service Pro, open a Wholesale account today! Customer referrals, free cleaner repairs, free water testing, open 7-days a week. I...

Being honest is hard. I will admit it. But being honest at every level of your business will really pay off. I go over some personal examples of when it was tough, to be honest, and some benefits of being a person of character. 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 bec...

LaMotte makes a number of digital testers and they have revamped their line-up for 2023. They also have a new red hard case that looks great and will keep your digital meter safe and secure. 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 Pr...

There is no question now that the economy is heading into a recession, more than likely in the first quarter of 2023. What can you do to set up your business to weather the coming economic storm.  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...

There are a variety of common pool water test strips. But there are a bunch that exists and you may not even know that they did, until now. I go over some of the more unknown test strips made for the industry. 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 Pre...

Black algae are something that every pool owner and every pool pro dreads. I cover some ways you can get rid of it and ways to prevent it from returning. 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/comme...

The extra money commercial service accounts can generate make them very attractive. But should you add commercial service accounts, HOA, hotel apartments, and YMCA to your service route? I go over some of the things to think about. 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...

The HOA complex pool is probably the best commercial service account you can land. You get paid on time, the residents care about the pool and once you are in you can gwt more HOA accounts. I go over some things to do to successfully bid HOA accounts. 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...

Backwashing a filter should and can be part of the regular maintenance of a DE or sand filter. I give you a general overview of backwashing a pool filter. 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/comm...

I’ve had experience with compact as well as full-size service trucks and go over some of the good and bad of each vehicle for you. I highlight the Honda Ridgeline here for you as it is my current service truck.   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...

Whether you purchase a pool route, start a route from scratch or work for a pool service company, there are some great benefits of working in this industry. I go over the pros and a couple of cons about pool service as a career choice or business choice for you here. Leslie’s Pro: Pool Service Pro, open a Wholesale account today! Customer referrals, free cleaner repairs, free water testing, open 7...

In some cases, the Polaris 360 might be a better choice over a suction side cleaner for your pool. I go over some reasons why the Polaris 360 might be the best choice for your 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....

Ask yourself the question, “Is it Worth it?” before you take on that account, green pool clean-up or another service. With the high cost of everything out there, time is money and of course, you want to maximize your time out there to make the most money you can. Leslie’s Pro: Pool Service Pro, open a Wholesale account today! Customer referrals, free cleaner repairs, free water testing, open 7-day...

Small pools may seem easy but there are a few things to note and some real cautions when servicing these smaller bodies of water. I go over some chemistry tips as well as some other things to watch out for on these smaller pools.  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...

The Riptide Vacuum system is one of the premier vacuum systems on the market today. I go over some of the finer points and offer some tips and tricks for you as well as what accessories to choose.  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...

We get the Santa Ana winds in my area every October through February and you may also have some wind events in your area during different parts of the year. As a pool pro, you have a lot of pools to clean and some if not all may look completely trashed. Here are some tips on making it through the aftermath of a wind storm Leslie’s Pro: Pool Service Pro, open a Wholesale account today! Customer ref...

Many may know or not know that HASA had acquired the management of bob Lowry’s training material and his Certified Residential Course. Terry Arko the Technical Training Manager over at HASA takes us through the history of how HASA is continuing the legacy of Bob Lowry with his training material. Other Episodes in this series: Episode 970 The Drought, High TDS and Your Pool with Terry Arko of HASA...

There are still a lot of pool pros who haven’t used liquid chlorine on their pool route and in this podcast Terry Arko the Technical Training Manager over at HASA goes over some of the benefits of using liquid chlorine to sanitize a pool. Other Episodes in this series: Episode 970 The Drought, High TDS and Your Pool with Terry Arko of HASA https://www.buzzsprout.com/110832/11250409 Episode 971 Man...

There is a new Netflix movie out called “Day Shift” and it features a character played by Jamie Foxx as a pool guy in the SFV of California who cleans pools by day and fights vampires by day. Terry Arko the Technical Training Manger over at HASA explains how HASA got involved in the production of the movie. Other Episodes in this series: Episode 970 The Drought, High TDS and Your Pool with Terry A...

High CYA levels have many effects on your pool including the ability to achieve a balanced pool. Terry Arko the Technical Training Manager over at HASA goes over some of the side effects of having high CYA in your pool. Other Episodes in this series: Episode 970 The Drought, High TDS and Your Pool with Terry Arko of HASA https://www.buzzsprout.com/110832/11250409 Episode 972 How HASA Got Involved...

As we enter the 3rd year of the drought on the West Coast there are some things to consider when completely draining a pool can’t be done. Terry Arko the Technical Training Manager over at HASA goes over some steps you can take when dealing with high TDS in your pool. Other Episodes in this series: Episode 971 Managing Pools with High CYA with Terry Arko of HASA https://www.buzzsprout.com/110832/1...

In this episode, I am joined by Chad Christensen of Leslie's Wholesale and he goes over some of the great benefits of becoming a Leslie's Pro Member and a Leslie's Pro Partner. He also discusses the exciting discount pricing offered by Hayward at all of Leslie's locations. Leslie’s Pro: Pool Service Pro, open a Wholesale account today! Customer referrals, free cleaner repairs,...