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
- 839
- Years Active
- 2021 - 2025
When you bitch about your custs on social
This is the one where Rudy & Andrea talk about the possible repercussions of venting about clientele on Facebook.
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We ain't got time for that!
This is the one where Heather talks about managing your time. The Time for your business, your team, and your life (not necessarily in that order).
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Underwater Pool Lights
This is the one where Tim & Kelli talk about swimming pool light installs and options
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Top 3 Pool Vacuums
This is the one where Rudy & Andrea talk about the best vacuum options for pool pros.
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Pool building biz by the numbers
This is the one where Heather talks about what numbers you need to know and how not knowing them can be catastrophic.
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National Pool Opening Day
This is the one where Tim tackles the common questions customers ask when a service company opens a pool. Kelli shares little-known facts about the winterization process in No…
Can your filter can handle the flow
This is the one where Rudy & Andrea talk about filter types and sizing.
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Protect your plasters
This is the one where Heather talks plaster warranties.
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The pool biz in a Green World
This is the one where Tim & Kelli (Kelli from Cali) talk about how pool service pros can lessen the impact of what we do on the environment.
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Turnover rates & Total Dynamic Head
This is the one where Rudy & Andrea talk about sizing the pump to the swimming pool.
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Talking Trash about Trash Talking
This is the one where Heather talks trash about trash talkers!
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🎧8 ways we pre-season pool service prep🎙️
This is the one where Tim & Kelli talk about what to do when spring is right around the corner.
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How to get the most from a trade show
Have you ever felt like the Trade Show wasn't worth it? You didn't get as much out of it this year? You didn't have time to see every vendor you wanted to see or attend every …
Here's why businesses fail
This is the one where Heather talks about mistakes you shouldn't make as a business owner.
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🎧How to Network in the Pool Industry🎙️
This is the one where Tim & Kelli talk about building crucial relationships.
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How to tell if your business is worth top dollar
Is your business sellable? If you were offered one million dollars for it would you take it? That's what one pool guy did. Then he bought a yacht, moved his family onto it, an…
How to effectively manage your subs
This is the one where Heather shares how she manages a contractor/subcontractor relationship.
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🎧Why you should fill your pool filter with glass🎙️
Glass media vs Silica sand in your sand filters. Is it really the better way to go? Tuesdays with Tim & Kelli is a brand new show on the Talking Pools Podcast Network! This we…
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Whoa! Does Pool Industry Icon say goodbye? 🤷♂️It is a lot like the Hotel California in here "You can check out any time you like, but you can never leave" - The Eagles
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In 2017 the CDC made changes to their 'Fecal Incident Response Guidelines'. Most significant was the NEW procedure for the remediation of a diarrheal incident (high-risk even…