The Pool Guy Podcast Show

The bidding process is something where you can add little things to set yourself apart from the competition. Adding a few of this tips to your bids can set you apart from others in 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 Preferred Pool Car...

If you are in the market for a service cart TDula was the only option back in the day. Advantage Manufacturing now makes several service carts and these are not only made in America but they fit a need in the industry. Service carts allow you to carry everything back to your stop at one time and save you time and energy.  Leslie’s Pro: Pool Service Pro, open a Wholesale account today! Customer ref...

You can really bleed money in an ineffective advertisement campaign. Putting your ad dollars into specific marketing categories and platforms is essential in not only landing new accounts but making advertising affordable and thus effective.  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...

The 2022 season is off to a record-breaking start as far as chlorine prices go. They are still way up from 2020 and we will not see an end to the higher prices anytime soon. I go over some ways to mitigate the higher chlorine cost 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-days a w...

The pool filter is one of the three pillars of your pool. Besides the pool run time and chemistry, the filter is the third part of keeping the pool clear and blue. Homeowners often try to clean their filters and these are some common errors that I encounter out there in the field.  Leslie’s Pro: Pool Service Pro, open a Wholesale account today! Customer referrals, free cleaner repairs, free water...

Besides the bigger errors I run into out on my pool route, customers messing with their pool timer and VS pump is something I deal with on a regular basis. Explain to the client that we set the timer as a professional and not to mess with it themselves. 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 have probably seen everything out there in the field and every homeowner's mistake possible. These mistakes are very preventable just by educating your customers. Sit back and listen to some typical mistakes that you will run into.  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...

One way to save money on chlorine is to never shock your pool. Is that even possible to not have to shock a pool? It is but there are a lot of things that you will have to get lined up for this to be possible.  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 Pr...

We just had a massive wind event in my area with 100-year-old trees down everywhere. The pools were wrecked. But if you educate and even train your customers to lend a hand in this type of wind event, your week will be much better. I go over this and more wind event tips and tricks for you. Leslie’s Pro: Pool Service Pro, open a Wholesale account today! Customer referrals, free cleaner repairs, fr...

The slogan “Just Do it” has moved through popular culture over the years. I go over why this slogan is really bad for business and why “Just Do it” doesn’t work if you want to stay in 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...

One of the bummers of being self-employed is that you have to pay for your own health insurance. This can cost you several hundred dollars a month and is something to consider before you make the leap to being self-employed 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...

There are several benefits in investing in a carry-along robotic pool cleaner. I go over them here as well as the three models that I prefer to use on my own 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://lesl...

A lot of people have asked me if being self-employed makes it harder to purchase your first house. Or to buy a rental property. The short answer is yes, it is much harder to qualify for a loan. I go over some things you should know about being a homebuyer and also being self-employed.  Leslie’s Pro: Pool Service Pro, open a Wholesale account today! Customer referrals, free cleaner repairs, free wa...

It sounds pretty basic but there are some ins and outs with the skimmer basket. I go over replacing and also some tips on making the skimmer basket work more effectively.  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://les...

It is easier than you think to become an elite pool service company. Very simple actually. All you need to do is master these three simple skills and you will be better than 70-80% of all other companies out there. Listen to learn what they are. 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 fa...

Keeping the proper water level in your pool is one of the most critical things you can do to ensure the proper operation of your swimming pool. From water chemistry and water clarity to equipment health, the proper water level is critical. 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...

It is common to encounter a pool pump that just won’t prime. Before you try anything complicated like blowing out the skimmer line check a few of the simpler things first. I go over some of these 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-days a week. It is fast and easy to become a Leslie’...

Networking in the pool service industry is not exactly like networking in other industries. You are not more or less trying to build your business by generating leads but build your business by taking on as much work as you can and outsourcing it to others. To do this you need a network of qualified repair companies and other service companies you can Team Up with.  Leslie’s Pro: Pool Service Pro,...

If you are in the market for pool routing software for your pool service business, paythepoolman.com is one very healthy option. Loaded with features and with a track record of over 6 years in the industry it is certainly one of the top software’s out there today. Leslie’s Pro: Pool Service Pro, open a Wholesale account today! Customer referrals, free cleaner repairs, free water testing, open 7-da...

Ever get a frantic call from a customer worried about their pool overflowing from heavy rain? You are not alone and in this podcast, I go over some ways to educate your clients and prevent these late panic phone calls. 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...

Everyone does it across the board in other industries like fast food, furniture, and the like. As wholesale prices rise and the cost of operating a business gets more expensive the consumer pays for it at higher prices. The same holds true for the pool service industry and I go over some ways you can pass the cost onto your clients. Leslie’s Pro: Pool Service Pro, open a Wholesale account today! C...

Running a small one-man pool service has its advantages. You are your own boss and you can also provide white-glove service to your customers. Learn more on why single operators can be very successful in the industry 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...

Some of the fastest-selling homes on the market today are those with a swimming pool. If you are in the market to purchase a home with a swimming pool I go over some things to look for before you buy. I also touch on hiring a certified pool inspector during the purchase period.  Leslie’s Pro: Pool Service Pro, open a Wholesale account today! Customer referrals, free cleaner repairs, free water tes...

As larger service companies emerge like National Pool Partners and Franchise pool services are bought by big players, the landscape for the pool pro is changing rapidly. Are these giant pool service companies good or bad 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...

If you are thinking about stocking up on some chemicals for the 2022 season I would say that is not a bad idea. I go over the shelf life of certain chemicals and why stocking up to an extent may be wise.  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 Preferre...