The Pool Guy Podcast Show

Have spare parts on your service truck or van is critical and a great time saver. I go over some of the spare parts that I carry and I think the list is more or less regional. But you get the idea from my list. 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...

Everyone has an opinion when it comes to filters and which filter type we think is best. I happen to lean heavily towards cartridge filters even though they are not perfect for every pool. But I think the good points of a cartridge filter outweigh any negatives.   Leslie’s Pro: Pool Service Pro, open a Wholesale account today! Customer referrals, free cleaner repairs, free water testing, open 7-da...

I know the coming 3” Tri-Chlor Shortage has been talked to death already but I am focusing here in this podcast on some effective ways to use liquid chlorine on your pool route in place of tablets. I go over what you need to do to get a pool ready for the transition and ways to use liquid chlorine effectively.  Leslie’s Pro: Pool Service Pro, open a Wholesale account today! Customer referrals, fre...

In this episode, I sit down with the Founder of Sutor Ravi Kurani and the Head of Marketing Jarie Bolander as we go over some of the great features found in the Sutor Smart Water Monitor. It is the most advanced smart water monitor on the market today and it is also very affordable.  Leslie’s Pro: Pool Service Pro, open a Wholesale account today! Customer referrals, free cleaner repairs, free wate...

If you own a pool are service pools in areas where we don’t close the pool for the Winter, there are some things about cold water that you need to be aware of. I go down the list of cold-water issues and things that are different in the winter months.  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...

The Spa Wand is a great device to use when cleaning Fiberglass spas, but it is a bit dated. I used one in the ’90s and in the year 2020, there are many great battery operated vacuums that will work more effectively and better. Maybe it is time to retire your Spa Wand? Leslie’s Pro: Pool Service Pro, open a Wholesale account today! Customer referrals, free cleaner repairs, free water testing, open...

Duct tape is a sure sign that you are doing a Mickey Mouse fix it type job. But don’t dismiss Duct Tape entirely from your pool service. There are many times when I have used it for a temporary fix and it got me through until I was able to replace the part. Find out what Duct Tape works on in this episode. Leslie’s Pro: Pool Service Pro, open a Wholesale account today! Customer referrals, free cle...

If you haven’t had a client stiff you or not pay you it will happen at some point. There are things that you can do to reduce the risk of getting stiffed and I will go over some of these for you. Getting burned is no fun and we have all been there. 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...

Did you know that Leslie’s Pool Supplies Offers Wholesale pricing at all of their 900 plus locations? If you are a pool service pro-open an account today and start getting wholesale pricing. It is quick and easy and free! 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...

Okay, is it even fair to compare a Leaf Vacuum (Leaf Bagger, Leaf Master) to a Vacuum System like the Riptide? I give it a shot here and if you know me you probably already know the winner. There are some similarities actually and I discuss which I think is better and why. Leslie’s Pro: Pool Service Pro, open a Wholesale account today! Customer referrals, free cleaner repairs, free water testing,...

If you have a D.E. Filter the last thing you want to see is Diatomaceous Earth returning into the pool. I go over some common areas inside your D.E. Filter that are the top suspects for a D.E. leak back into your 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 Les...

One thing that is often overlooked is inspecting your pool equipment each week. This is something that you should do if you are a pool service pro each week at your client's property. You can save a lot of money and headache by doing a simple inspection of your pool pump and motor, filter, and other equipment.  Leslie’s Pro: Pool Service Pro, open a Wholesale account today! Customer referrals...

The Holidays are upon us and it is time to show your customer’s that you appreciate their business and sometimes you will also receive a “thank you” from your customers. This is also the time of year to take time off to spend with your family and to recharge before the new year begins. I offer some tips on how to explain and take the week off for Christmas and the New Year.  Leslie’s Pro: Pool Ser...

Skimmer was one of the first pool routing and invoicing apps on the market. It is geared specifically towards the swimming pool service industry and over the years it has become the premier pool routing software on the market today. I sat down with their new CEO Jack Nelson and Ryan Hash who does Customer Support. Learn all about the app and the all-new features. Leslie’s Pro: Pool Service Pro, op...

I am a big fan of the gear type suction cleaners and there are a lot of them on the market. There are several of them on the market today including the Hayward Navigator, Hayward Pool Cleaner/Aquanaut, Pentair Rebel, Pentair Lil’ Rebel, Dorado, Great White, Sand Shark, Zodiac MX8 & Zodiac MX6. I will go over my preferred cleaners for you. Leslie’s Pro: Pool Service Pro, open a Wholesale accoun...

In a word the 2020 pool season was booming! Jamming! Exploding! Pick your big time adjective and that will describe the season so far. So many pools are being built and bought and pool products and chemicals were selling out this year. So, what does the future hold now for the Industry? I touch on this and more in today’s podcast. Leslie’s Pro: Pool Service Pro, open a Wholesale account today! Cus...

After 30 plus years the Polaris 280 is still the best selling pressure side cleaner today. So is it still the King of Pressure Side cleaners? Find out in this podcast why I think the Polaris 280 is still the top choice after all these years and against the newer breed of cleaners on the market.  Leslie’s Pro: Pool Service Pro, open a Wholesale account today! Customer referrals, free cleaner repair...

I go over some of the ways you can classify an employee including as a 1099 employee or a straight on the books payroll employee. There are some expenses associated with the latter and I will go over payroll taxes and touch on Workers Comp for you so that you can see if an employee is something you can afford at this time.  Leslie’s Pro: Pool Service Pro, open a Wholesale account today! Customer r...

I’ve reached podcast 500 which is a milestone for me. Almost 3 years of doing the podcast and I want to thank the listeners who encourage me to keep the show going. I hope I provide some relevant information on the podcast each week. Here is a brief recap of what I do and the resources I provide for the Industry. Leslie’s Pro: Pool Service Pro, open a Wholesale account today! Customer referrals, f...

If you don’t use an enhancer on your pool route you are missing out. These have been proven to be effective in reducing chlorine use and they also eliminate the use of algacides and need to shock a pool. They are a good money saver for your pool service business and I go over my preferred enhancer and the best way to sell it to your customers. Leslie’s Pro: Pool Service Pro, open a Wholesale accou...

It is a given that a Salt Water Generator or Salt System is a great piece of equipment for your pool. It takes the effort out of adding chlorine to your pool each week. But what happens in the winter months? I answer that question in today’s podcast 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 w...

One of the most overlooked aspects of purchasing a robotic pool cleaner is the debris chamber. What type of debris can it pick up? Leaves, dirt, and algae dust? Every company has different types of debris chambers and some filter down better than others. Learn which type of debris chamber is best for your pool when choosing a robotic pool cleaner. Leslie’s Pro: Pool Service Pro, open a Wholesale a...

When you are thinking about starting your pool service business one thing that is often overlooked is the levels of service you wish to provide. Some only do full service which means every aspect of the pool care is done by the company. But what about bi-monthly service, chemical only stops and letting the customer take care of their own filter cleanings? I go over these in this podcast for you. L...

The Nature2 Mineral System is not a very widely-known product. You may see an old unit on a pool here and there and not know what exactly it does. In this podcast, I sat down with Mara McCartney of Fluidra and she goes over the Nature2 in detail and how it can be used to reduce chlorine use in a pool and spa. Leslie’s Pro: Pool Service Pro, open a Wholesale account today! Customer referrals, free...

The obvious answer is to start when the pool season starts in your area. Starting in the off-season is possible and I go over this option also. There are some things that you need to also get ready and there is an optimal amount of new accounts that you need during the season, all of which I will cover in today’s podcast. Leslie’s Pool Supplies has been do-it-yourselfers and pool trade professiona...