The Pool Guy Podcast Show

If you haven’t cleaned a D.E. Filter before, prepare yourself for a real mess. There is just no sure-fire way to clean a D.E Filter without making some type of mess. In this podcast, I go over some ways that I clean a D.E. to minimize the mess. Send us Fan Mail Support the Pool Guy Podcast Show Sponsors!  HASA  https://bit.ly/HASA The Bottom Feeder. Save $100 with Code: DVB100 https://st...

Here is part 4 of the series the Swimming Pool Service business with Michael Setterington of The Blue Pools, LLC (thebluepools.net). We wrap things up and I go over how to pass new charges onto the customers and how to set up your vacation time. Send us Fan Mail Support the Pool Guy Podcast Show Sponsors!  HASA  https://bit.ly/HASA The Bottom Feeder. Save $100 with Code: DVB100 https://s...

Here is part 3 of the series the Swimming Pool Service business with Michael Setterington of The Blue Pools, LLC (thebluepools.net). We talk about which chemicals the customer should be paying for and also how to set your pricing for repairs and installations. Send us Fan Mail Support the Pool Guy Podcast Show Sponsors!  HASA  https://bit.ly/HASA The Bottom Feeder. Save $100 with Code: D...

There is a difference between the usage of a Portable Filtration System and a Pool Vacuum System. One is designed more for regular leaf debris and dirt while the other one is designed mainly for heavy debris pools. Listen to learn which one is better for your situation.  Send us Fan Mail Support the Pool Guy Podcast Show Sponsors!  HASA  https://bit.ly/HASA The Bottom Feeder. Save $100 w...

Here is part 2 of a series focused on the Swimming Pool Service business with Michael Setterington of The Blue Pools, LLC (thebluepools.net). We cover when it makes sense to hire an employee versus doing everything yourself. There is a point where you could make a larger profit with an employee and a point when you are actually losing money.  Send us Fan Mail Support the Pool Guy Podcast Show Spon...

I sat down and recorded a series of Podcast focused on the Swimming Pool Service business with Michael Setterington of The Blue Pools, LLC (thebluepools.net). In this first recording we go over some ways to land service accounts in the Off Season, typically November through early March in Southern California. Send us Fan Mail Support the Pool Guy Podcast Show Sponsors!  HASA  https://bit...

There are several ways to test your pool or spas Chlorine or Bromine level. I go over using test strips, OTO and DPD and FAS-DPD in this episode. Find out which method is best for your pool or spa. Send us Fan Mail Support the Pool Guy Podcast Show Sponsors!  HASA  https://bit.ly/HASA The Bottom Feeder. Save $100 with Code: DVB100 https://store.thebottomfeeder.com/ Try Skimmer FREE for 3...

When you purchase a pool route there is potential to make instant income but does that mean you are actually making a profit. In this podcast, I explain the difference and go over some numbers so that you can see if it is logical to purchase a route or not. Send us Fan Mail Support the Pool Guy Podcast Show Sponsors!  HASA  https://bit.ly/HASA The Bottom Feeder. Save $100 with Code: DVB1...

Everyone talks about the benefits of a Salt Water Pool, a Salt Water Generator known also as a Sal System. But should you upgrade your pool to make it a salt pool? I go over some reasons why you should and some reasons why you shouldn’t Send us Fan Mail Support the Pool Guy Podcast Show Sponsors!  HASA  https://bit.ly/HASA The Bottom Feeder. Save $100 with Code: DVB100 https://store.theb...

Buying a Swimming Pool Vacuum System is a big investment and I am often asked if it is better to purchase it with or without the cart. I think it depends on the usage, your service area terrain and if investing in a full vacuum system is really worth it. I have used them both ways and will go over some of the pros and cons of having a cart and going without one. Send us Fan Mail Support the Pool G...

Everyone has taken on a pool that is just flat out terrible. Either you didn’t bid it carefully and now notice the equipment is terrible or the debris level is just crazy bad. Or the customer is totally cheap and won’t even approve a new skimmer basket. How to you drop an account like this without getting the dreaded 1 star review? INYOPools: http://bit.ly/INYOpools Inyopools.com has been helping...

The Polaris 360 is a great option for pools with heavy debris but without a dedicated Booster Pump installed for a Pressure side Cleaner. In this podcast I cover the benefits and drawbacks of the Polaris 360 Return Side Cleaner (Non-Booster Pump Cleaner). INYOPools: http://bit.ly/INYOpools Inyopools.com has been helping pool owners find the right pool parts since 2001. With over 50,000 pool parts...

There are many aspects to purchasing a swimming pool route. In this podcast, I give you a general overview of what buying a pool route is. This is the first episode in a long series of podcasts on the benefits and pitfalls of purchasing a pool route. INYOPools: http://bit.ly/INYOpools Inyopools.com has been helping pool owners find the right pool parts since 2001. With over 50,000 pool parts in st...

Pressure Side Cleaners with a Booster Pump or a Return Side Cleaner are usually very reliable. But once in a while you may find it sitting dead on the pool bottom or moving very slowly. In this podcast, I go over some of the reasons why your Pressure Side Cleaner may not be moving. INYOPools: http://bit.ly/INYOpools Inyopools.com has been helping pool owners find the right pool parts since 2001. W...

Almost two or three times each year I get to one of my service accounts and the pool is heated to 95 degrees. Not on purpose, but because the customer forgot to turn the heater off after using the spa. Here are some helpful tips on preventing this. INYOPools: http://bit.ly/INYOpools Inyopools.com has been helping pool owners find the right pool parts since 2001. With over 50,000 pool parts in stoc...

Dealing with the elements is all part of the job. One thing that is really tough is sticking your hands in freezing cold water in the fall and winter months. When the cold air hits your wet hands it feels like they are going to fall off. Not to worry, these Atlas Gloves will save you. INYOPools: http://bit.ly/INYOpools Inyopools.com has been helping pool owners find the right pool parts since 2001...

Automatic cleaners are a great way to save time on your pool route. But how do you convince customers to purchase one? Here is the method I use and it is highly effective is selling cleaners to my customers. INYOPools: http://bit.ly/INYOpools Inyopools.com has been helping pool owners find the right pool parts since 2001. With over 50,000 pool parts in stock, order online today and have your parts...

If you are on a tight budget you may be tempted to purchase some used pool equipment. I go over some reasons why you shouldn’t and give you some exceptions to the rule.  Inyopools.com has been helping pool owners find the right pool parts since 2001. With over 50,000 pool parts in stock, order online today and have your parts delivered right to your door. Send us Fan Mail Support the Pool Guy Podc...

If you have a D.E. Filter or a Cartridge Filter it can be tough to know when to replace the grids or cartridges. I spend some time giving you some of the things to look for when you notice poor filtration. I also cover Sand Filters and when to change the sand. INYOPools: http://bit.ly/INYOpools Inyopools.com has been helping pool owners find the right pool parts since 2001. With over 50,000 pool p...

The Polaris 280 is the workhorse cleaner by Zodiac and it is probably the best-known pressure cleaner on the market today and when it comes time to replace it should you switch to another pressure cleaner like the Hayward TriVac 500? The answer may surprise you. Jobber : https://getjobber.com/im/pool/ Jobber's field service scheduling software and the app is the best way to organize your serv...

There are many things that keep us Pool Guys and Gals up at night. From Wind storms to vicious dogs and everything in between. If you do pool service for a living I think you can relate.  Jobber : https://getjobber.com/im/pool/ Jobber's field service scheduling software and the app is the best way to organize your service business. Quote, schedule, invoice, and get paid —all in one place.  IN...

The Hayward Poolvergnuegen, AquaNaut and Phoenix cleaners are some of the best on the market today. I have over 20 of these on my pool route and over the years I have learned some tricks and hacks. If you have one of these you will learn how to make it work even better in your pool. Jobber : https://getjobber.com/im/pool/ Jobber's field service scheduling software and the app is the best way...

Everyone who has been servicing pools long enough has come across a perfectionist customer. The common, “I found a leaf in my pool after you left,” can be annoying at best. Constant complaints of crystal clear pool can get on your nerves. Here are some helpful tips on dealing with perfectionist on your route.  Jobber : https://getjobber.com/im/pool/ Jobber's field service scheduling software...

There are a number of things that can stop your suction side automatic cleaner. It can range from the equipment and filtration down to the cleaner itself. In this podcast I cover the main reasons and offer tips on getting your cleaner moving again. Jobber : https://getjobber.com/im/pool/ Jobber's field service scheduling software and the app is the best way to organize your service business....

Tired of emptying your pump basket each week? Or do you have a very hard pump basket to empty that is time-consuming and difficult? Here is a way to run your pool and never empty your pump basket.  Jobber : https://getjobber.com/im/pool/ Jobber's field service scheduling software and the app is the best way to organize your service business. Quote, schedule, invoice, and get paid —all in one...