Talking Pools Podcast
Forget chasing chlorine headaches and battling algae wars alone. The Talking Pools Podcast is your weekly escape from pool purgatory, where 250+ years of combined pro wisdom explodes into actionable hacks, mind-blowing tips, and secrets so ancient they make Poseidon jealous.
Think of it as your weekly poolside braintrust, fueled by eight seasoned pros, each a rockstar in their own aquatic lane. Got a filtration fiasco? Chemical conundrum? Equipment enigma? No problem. We've got a host for that:
- The Tech Titan: Unravels the mysteries of pumps, filters, and gizmos that make pools tick (without the electrical shocks).
- The Chem Crusader: Your personal alchemist, whipping up potion-perfect water balance with a dash of science and a sprinkle of magic.
- The Maintenance Maverick: From tile tricks to algae assassins, he's got the lowdown on keeping your pool looking like a liquid emerald palace.
- The Customer Calmer: Smooths ruffled feathers faster than a pool noodle bouquet, turning hangry homeowners into poolside pals.
But Talking Pools isn't just about technical wizardry. It's about camaraderie, the shared language of pool pros who've seen it all, from exploding filters to synchronized swimming squirrels (no, really, we had an episode!).
Every week, you'll:
- Steal game-changing secrets: Learn pro-grade hacks to make you the "Pool Whisperer" in your market
- Laugh until you spit out your piña colada: These guys are as witty as they are wise, turning pool problems into poolside punchlines.
- Get ahead of the curve: Stay on top of industry trends and tech before your competitors even smell the chlorine.
- Feel the love (and the sunshine): Remember why you got into this business in the first place – the joy of creating backyard oases where memories are made.
So, ditch the Drano, grab your headphones, and dive into the Talking Pools Podcast. It's your weekly dose of poolside wisdom, laughter, and community. We'll see you on the flip side!
P.S. Subscribe now and you might just win a case of pool party essentials (floaties not included, sorry squirrels).
P.P.S. Tell your pool-loving friends – sharing knowledge is like sharing sunscreen, it protects everyone!
- Update frequency
- every day
- Average duration
- 35 minutes
- Episodes
- 840
- Years Active
- 2021 - 2025
WTF?! Pool temp reads 200ºF 🔥
This is the one where Kelli and Dan talk about troubleshooting swimming pool heaters and more.
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into the deep end
this is the one where peter and shane are talking about the times they get wet
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Dealing with Al G. Bloom
This is the one where Rudy and Andrea discuss the different types of swimming pool algae and biofilms that a service tech will encounter in a career in swimming pool service a…
Test Kit FAQs
This is the one where Wayne shares the most common questions he has been asked a the technical guru for a test kit manufacturing company.
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What have you done for your business lately?
This is the one where Heather is again joined by her husband, Chris 'The Hitman' Linton where the former DFW Duo (now in South Florida) encourages folks to ensure they take t…
Equipment series: Controls
This is the one where Kelli & Dan are talking programmable systems that run pool equipment and automation systems
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Add-on products that increase revenue
This is the one where Peter & Shane are talking add-on products and opportunities that will increase revenue from existing and potential clientele
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Is your business being bullied? What to expect of HASA Orenda.
This is the one where Rudy and Andrea talk about business owners that are afraid to stand their ground, what will become of Orenda's controversial chemistry practices now that…
Rated R Swimming Pool
This is the one where Wayne is talking about the Virginia Graehme Baker Act and an example of inappropriate pool behavior that occurred before that law went into effect.
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Stealing Employees
This is the one where Heather is talking about the nab-and-grab method of recruiting and how you better be prepared to handle what you dish out.
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Ozone, UV, & AOP
This is the one where Kelli & Dan continue their discussion on chemical feeders and delve into secondary oxidation.
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Kangaroo Court
This is the one where Peter and Shane talk about solar heating, late-paying customers, and police background checks for potential employees.
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Triangulation, cutouts, and photo measures of pools
This is the one where Rudy & Andrea are talking safety layers and measuring pools for covers.
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Not so Retired
This is the one where Wayne shares what it's really like to be retired when you were at the top of your field and lists some of the many projects he's either continued involve…
Profitability Ratios
This is the one where Heather stresses profits and gives some tips on how to increase them.
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Chem Feeders 1.0
This is the one where Keli & Dan are talking the many different methods available, some good and some bad, of getting the different types of Sanitizers into swimming pools.
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Competing with internet companies
This is the one where Peter and Shane are talking how to compete with internet pool equipment and chemical sellers.
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the Trouble with Trichlor
This is the one where Rudy and Andrea discuss Trichlor's bad rap and take a few listener questions.
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To CPO or NOT to CPO
This is the one where Wayne is Talking CPO from a CPOI Instructor's (the people who train and evaluate the CPO instructors) standpoint, the benefits of the program, who should…
Pool Porn
I'm not even really sure how to describe this one. Regardless, this is the one with Heather & her husband Chris Linton.
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