The Pool Guy Podcast Show

Loving what you do is something that many people strive for in life. Many don’t really love their profession but if you do pool service there are a lot of things to like and many things to love about the profession. 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...

Can the Hayward Navigator/Pool Vac be Underrated? Well at least one version of this cleaner is and that is the V-Flex version. There is a real difference between the V-Flex and the fixed turbine version and I go over that here for you.  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 ea...

How much rain is too much rain? And what happens if it is raining for 2-weeks in a row? I go over these rainy-day questions and more for you so you can decide what to do on those rainy days.  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 P...

Take my advice for what it is worth. I am not a licensed financial advisor but I have been investing in Real Estate for the last 21 years and have some real practical investing experience.  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 Pro...

How can I clean pools on my route if I don’t carry a 50 ft pool vacuum hose? I will go over how I service pools and don’t even carry a pool hose.  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-s...

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...