The Pool Guy Podcast Show

Besides being attacked by a dog there are a number of issues that dogs can create for you. Dogs in the pool are a real problem and I go over this and 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 Leslie’s Preferred Pool Care Provider. https://lesliespool.com/co...

There is nothing wrong with getting paid on the spot. When you go out to eat the restaurant doesn’t send you an invoice. A plumber who puts a water heater in expects payment the same day. There is no difference really and you should also get paid on the spot in most cases. I also go over what to do with the late payers.  Leslie’s Pro: Pool Service Pro, open a Wholesale account today! Customer refe...

The chlorine shortage is real and some are predicting it will go into the 2022 season which would be terrible. What can you do if you can’t find the chlorine type you usually use? What is a good substitute? 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-days a w...

If you are just getting started in the pool industry or just bought a home with a pool, there are a few common chemistry misconceptions that you should know about. I go over a few of these in this podcast with chemistry expert Bob Lowry. Bob Lowry is the author of over 23 books but this has to be one of his most relevant and shortest books coming in at just 19 pages thick. But it is packed with so...

There are some real shortages happening right now this season and some pretty big price increases as well. I give you a sort of road map on this and offer some ways to substitute chemicals and pass the cost onto your clients.  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 beco...

One very common issue in pool chemistry is that the pH can constantly be rising in a pool. No matter what you do it seems that you are adding tones of Muriatic acid each week. Learn some common reasons why pH is always rising in a pool.  Bob Lowry is the author of over 23 books but this has to be one of his most relevant and shortest books coming in at just 19 pages thick. But it is packed with so...

If you are thinking about doing service on a short-term rental or Airbnb there are a few cautions that you should be aware of. I discuss these short-term rental properties and the best way to service them with chemistry expert Bob Lowry.  Bob Lowry is the author of over 23 books but this has to be one of his most relevant and shortest books coming in at just 19 pages thick. But it is packed with s...

When you read a chlorine package you will see the available chlorine percentage. What exactly does that mean? I go over this with chemistry expert Bob Lowry and we also discuss how a saltwater generator makes chlorine for a pool.  Bob Lowry is the author of over 23 books but this has to be one of his most relevant and shortest books coming in at just 19 pages thick. But it is packed with so many e...

So, what exactly is chlorine, and which is the best type of chlorine for your pool? Chemistry expert Bob Lowry goes over each type of chlorine for you and its pros and cons.  Bob Lowry is the author of over 23 books but this has to be one of his most relevant and shortest books coming in at just 19 pages thick. But it is packed with so many essentials on residential pool chemistry that you will wa...

What makes a pool service route successful? And how do you grow your business? I discuss these aspects of the swimming pool industry with Scott Roberts of National Pool Route Sales (NPRS). To learn more visit their website at: https://poolroutesales.com/ Leslie’s Pro: Pool Service Pro, open a Wholesale account today! Customer referrals, free cleaner repairs, free water testing, open 7-days a week....

What is the current state of the pool service industry? Is getting into this industry a good thing? I discuss this and more with Scott Roberts of National Pool Route Sales (NPRS). To learn more visit their website at: https://poolroutesales.com/ 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...

How do you get the training you need after buying a pool route is one question you may be asking. Scott Roberts goes over this and more as we dig deeper into buying a pool route through National Pool Route Sales (NPRS). To learn more visit their website at: https://poolroutesales.com Leslie’s Pro: Pool Service Pro, open a Wholesale account today! Customer referrals, free cleaner repairs, free wate...

So what is a pool service route and what exactly are you buying? Scott Roberts goes into more detail about what it means to buy a pool service route in today’s podcast. Learn what buying a pool route from National Pool Route Sales (NPRS) is all about. To learn more visit their website at: https://poolroutesales.com/ Leslie’s Pro: Pool Service Pro, open a Wholesale account today! Customer referrals...

There is a lot of mystery and maybe some misconceptions about purchasing a swimming pool route. Scott Roberts of National Pool Route sales (NPRS) goes over the process of both buying and selling a pool route. To learn more visit their website at: https://poolroutesales.com/ Leslie’s Pro: Pool Service Pro, open a Wholesale account today! Customer referrals, free cleaner repairs, free water testing,...

In this podcast, I go over some of the common reasons why your suction side cleaner is not moving well in your pool. I also touch on different cleaners and which ones work best in which pool types. 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...

The statistics don’t lie. After 5 years almost 50% of all businesses that are started fail. How can you avoid being a business that fails and how can you set yourself up for success? 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 beco...

Black algae is tough. No way around it. But it can be successfully treated and I have used many tried and true methods to rid a pool of it. Listen to learn some of my treatment methods for Black Algae. 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...

Experts say doing something for 30-days will build a habit. I think building a habit or a routine is really important when it comes to your pool route. Mistakes can be avoided and sleepless nights put to rest worrying if you added chlorine at your last stop today. By developing a routine you will get through your day worry-free. Leslie’s Pro: Pool Service Pro, open a Wholesale account today! Custo...

UC has a new sodium bromide mix called Yellow Treat² which is the only sodium bromide product that will leave a chlorine residual after use (with proper dosing). There has been a lot of debate in the industry on the safety of sodium bromide and Scott Hamilton of UC addresses these safety concerns in this podcast.  To get a FREE sample of the new Yellow Treat²: https://pro.unitedchemical.com/announ...

Everyone is talking about the Tri-Chlor shortage and it is creating a bit of a panic in the industry. The worst thing you can do as a business person is of course panic. This leads to costly mistakes and a loss of money. Slow down and breathe. Things are not as ad as they say.  Leslie’s Pro: Pool Service Pro, open a Wholesale account today! Customer referrals, free cleaner repairs, free water test...

There is a lot of gear that I wear out in the field to protect myself from injury. It may seem excessive but until you pull your back out or sprain an ankle you will become a believer in the right gear.  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...

There are 3 effective ways to add Borates to your pool or the swimming pools on your pool route. One is with 20 Mule Team Borax. The other ways are with Boric Acid and a pre-blended product like Bio Guard Optimizer. Find out which method I think is the best. 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 goal of getting into your own business is of course being your own boss and setting your own schedule. A secondary reason may be to build wealth. Once your business starts turning a profit you can take that money and invest it to build wealth and create some passive income in the future. I go over some of the ways I have build wealth over the years. Leslie’s Pro: Pool Service Pro, open a Whole...

Summer is upon us and it is a different ballgame really when you take care of a pool in the Summer vs other times of the year. The heat and the pool usage combine to make pool care more challenging in the Summer months. Learn how to care for a pool during the Summertime.  Leslie’s Pro: Pool Service Pro, open a Wholesale account today! Customer referrals, free cleaner repairs, free water testing, o...

One of the pillars of pool care is the pool’s filtration. You can put a ton of chlorine in a pool but if the pool is not being filtered properly the pool will turn cloudy and green on you eventually. I go over some basics of pool filtration 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...