The Pool Guy Podcast Show

Rudy Stankowitz is a smart guy. He has been a guest on my podcast show a few times and here is some of his best stuff – myth-busting. You can lower pH without lowering Alkalinity and Is a Salt Pool or a Chlorine 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 Le...

Bob Lowry was a Legend in the industry. I am glad that I got to record so many podcasts with him. A Best of Week would not be complete without a Bob Lowry segment. Here we talk about ideal FC levels and Bob's favorite topic, borates.  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...

This was one of my most popular series. A podcast with a panel consisting of a builder, a member of the National Plaster Council, and another pool pro who specializes in high-end pools. We cover Start-Up Methods, customer errors in getting in too early, and the real expectations of the clients. Leslie’s Pro: Pool Service Pro, open a Wholesale account today! Customer referrals, free cleaner repairs...

Is 3ppm the ideal chlorine level? It used to be. But new research may make this industry standard Free Chlorine baseline a thing of the past. In fact there is no ideal Free Chlorine level when you factor in the CYA level 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 fast and easy t...

There are some common issues you will experience with suction side cleaners. I try to address the more common ones here for you and offer some solutions to this sometimes frustrating issues.  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...

When you have the pool equipment below the water level, there are certain things that come into play before you can do something as simple as opening the pump basket. I go over some things to know about servicing a pool where the equipment sits below sea level.   Leslie’s Pro: Pool Service Pro, open a Wholesale account today! Customer referrals, free cleaner repairs, free water testing, open 7-day...

I think you either love or hate the Hayward Navigator/PoolVac. There is really no in between. I unpack this iconic cleaner for you and go over some of the things to know about this beloved and much hated automatic cleaner.  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...

No one likes to be threatened with having a lawsuit slapped on them. You may have also thought of suing a customer for non-payment. And do you have General Liability insurance for your pool service? I go over this and more 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 easy to...

These innovative pool products were created by some clever people. Wish there was a tool for that? There probably is. I go over where to find these unique products and a list of my top innovative pool products.   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...

You probably never think of a constant needy customer as a boundary issue. Or by overworking and taking every job you are violating the boundaries of your spouse and family. But boundaries in business are important and I go over some key takeaways on establishing good healthy boundaries.   Leslie’s Pro: Pool Service Pro, open a Wholesale account today! Customer referrals, free cleaner repairs, fre...

So your supplier is out of liquid chlorine. What can you use instead? Or they are out of Muriatic Acid. What can you use to lower the pH in a pool in that case? I go over this and more 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 easy to become a Leslie’s Preferred Pool Care...

Here is the sales pitch for a VS (Variable Speed) Pump. I go over some things that are good to say and how to overcome certain rebuttals from the customer.    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/...

So what chemicals can you put in the skimmer? What chemicals can’t you add? I go over a list of some that are fine and others that never should be added to the skimmer.  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://lesli...

There are a lot of Myths being circulated about VS pumps and I think most of it is just ignorance since the optics of a VS pump are so hard to translate. I unpack and clear up some of these common myths for you here today.  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 green pool cleanup can be done successfully the first time. But you need to be aware of a few fail points so that you are not doing this twice on the same pool within a week.  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...

There aren’t a whole lot of differences between a spa and a pool, right? There is quite a bit of difference as you will soon hear. 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 this part, I go over some things to get in order before you start investing. Get your ducks lined up and I go over some aspects of why a pool pro can be the ideal investor in Real Estate.   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...

I was asked to continue some of my investing talks and here it is for you. An informal introduction to Real-estate Investing. Part 1 of 2. 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....

Probably not to the level of Terminator but automation and robots are taking over the pool service industry. From automatic chemical feeders to robotic pool cleaners the wave of the future of pool care is here.  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 P...

I started a new series where I answer questions emailed to me. I go over matching service rates and something unique here – how to add a non-profit or foundation 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 Provider. ht...

Very few products can be tested in real-world environments and with thousands of testers. So you are essentially the tester of new pool products when you purchase them. But thankfully most new products are just revamped of current products on the market already.  Leslie’s Pro: Pool Service Pro, open a Wholesale account today! Customer referrals, free cleaner repairs, free water testing, open 7-day...

Water Tech has a lot of different battery-operated cleaners. Maybe an overwhelming amount. I go ver my top choices as well as unpack the best cleaners for different situations.  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...

I am a big fan of the PAL Evenglow light system. I cover their new dual-zone system as well as go over the Evenglow light system for a pool & Spa. You can order wholesale here: www.horizonparts.com by Pal light wholesale for your pool route EvenGlow Pool Light Kit, RGB, Dual, 80ft, with Driver Horizon # 56-330-2205 (Kit includes one zone set up with remote, 1 spa light, and one pool light) PAL...

Vinyl in-ground pools are becoming more and more popular and above-ground vinyl pools have always been a popular choice. I offer some tips on vinyl pool care for you and go over some cautions for you here 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...

Vacuum Systems are great! They are game-changer. But they have limitations. I touch on a few of these here for you so you can make an informed decision when deciding to purchase 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 fast and easy to become a Leslie’s Preferred Pool Care Provider....