The Pool Guy Podcast Show

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...

Everyone has a problem pool or has had a problem pool on their route. I go over ways to spot one at the get go and some effective ways to get rid of them 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 Pool Care Provider. https://lesliespool....

The heat is probably the number one complaint that you will get across the board from pool service pros. It can get unbearably hot out there and in this podcast, I go over some ways to beat the heat.  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 Po...

In the past, the only way to vacuum out a pool was with a manual vacuum head attached to a hose and through the customer’s skimmer. Now there are portable vacuums and vacuum systems and I will go over the different ways you can now vacuum out a customer’s pool effectively.  Leslie’s Pro: Pool Service Pro, open a Wholesale account today! Customer referrals, free cleaner repairs, free water testing,...

Sigura is the only manufacturer that makes slow-release or slow dissolving Cal Hypo tablets. This makes the CCH® Endurance ideal for a direct switchover from Tri-Chlor tablets. I sat down with Ed Barney of Sigura and we discuss in detail the CCH Endurance Cal Hypo tablets and the CCH Endurance Feeder.  To learn more you can visit the CCH site: https://cchpoolcare.com/ Leslie’s Pro: Pool Service Pr...

Have you noticed a dramatic increase in the prices of everything in the pool industry lately? It is not your imagination. The price of everything is going up and going up faster than ever before. I go over why this is happening and some ways to deal with it. Leslie’s Pro: Pool Service Pro, open a Wholesale account today! Customer referrals, free cleaner repairs, free water testing, open 7-days a w...

Adding chemicals to your pool seems pretty basic. But there are several things you need to know about chemical dosing and chemistry expert Bob Lowry goes over some of these dosing basics in today’s podcast. 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...

Chemistry in a pool is also effected by the pool surface type. The chemistry in a vinyl pool is a lot different from the chemistry in a plaster pool. I go over these differences with chemistry expert Bob Lowry in today’s podcast. 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 es...

Something you probably don’t think about, but the pool is filled with water. I know, too basic right? But water is something pretty unique on the planet and you really should know some basics on what water is. Bob Lowry fills you in on water in today’s podcast. 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....

Pool Start-Ups can seem daunting at first. I mean you are dealing with someone’s $80,000 investment. It is like you have a job in valet parking and someone just handed you the keys to their Ferrari. But Bob Lowry makes things sound easier as he goes over the different start-up methods and the key things to do during a start-up. Bob Lowry is the author of over 23 books but this has to be one of his...

There are a ton of generic pool parts on the market today. Some look just like the OEM parts and you may be wondering if these knock-off parts or products are any good. I go over my experience with generic pool parts 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 ea...

Getting sick or hurt is something you may not think about much, but it will happen. So what do you do in that case with your pool route if you need to miss an extended period of time? I go over my sick and injury policy 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...

Taking pride in your pool service business can change your attitude as well as your customer’s attitude about you. I go over some simple things you can do to boost your business and take it to the next level. 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 Pref...

One thing that can cost your pool service business money is simply not communicating things to your clients. If you miss a service day but make it up later and don’t tell the client you could lose the account if they think you are skipping. Or a client may think that the filter price you quoted included the installation charge. Be clear to avoid mistakes like these. Leslie’s Pro: Pool Service Pro,...

The Tri-Chlor shortage is causing pool service pros big headaches and of course, inflated chemical costs across the board. I go over some ways to extend the chlorine in a pool and use less or no Tri-Chlor Tablets at all. I also touch on some good alternatives to Tri-Chlor. Leslie’s Pro: Pool Service Pro, open a Wholesale account today! Customer referrals, free cleaner repairs, free water testing,...

If you have ever wondered if phosphate removers work, stay tuned as I go over some of my results from using phosphate removers on my 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://lesliespool.com/commercial-se...

Orenda is more than a chemical company and they are also on the leading edge on education. If you know the “why” of pool care you can understand how to solve many of the common problems you will face out on your pool service route. How the Tri-Chlor Shortage Can Bring Positive Change to the Industry with Harold Evans of Orenda Technologies: https://www.buzzsprout.com/110832/8513987 Why the LSI is...

Do saltwater systems have their drawbacks? Harold Evans gives us his opinion on saltwater generators and discusses what those white flakes are returning into the pool. How the Tri-Chlor Shortage Can Bring Positive Change to the Industry with Harold Evans of Orenda Technologies: https://www.buzzsprout.com/110832/8513987 Why the LSI is Key with Harold Evans of Orenda Technologies: https://www.buzzsp...