The Pool Guy Podcast Show
In this podcast I cover everything swimming pool care-related from chemistry to automatic cleaners and equipment. I focus on the pool service side of things and also offer tips to homeowners. There are also some great interviews with guests from inside the industry.
- Update frequency
- every day
- Average duration
- 19 minutes
- Episodes
- 1753
- Years Active
- 2017 - 2025
Plan Your Exit Strategy
While working, you don’t think too much about how you will exit the industry and retire comfortably. I go over some key exit strategies for you.
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Easy Pool Equipment Installs and Upgrades
There is an easy way to do pool equipment and upgrades. I review some simple ways to change equipment and make everyone happy.
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Taking 4-Week Off on Your Pool Route
How do you get a solid 4-weeks off every year? I review some effective strategies for you here and the best way to ensure you are taking time off.
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Why Doesn’t My Salt System Work in the Winter?
If you didn’t know it, your Salt Water Generator will stop working in the Winter when the pool water temperature drops below a certain level. In very cold water, the SWG can’t produce c…
Answering Your YouTube Questions Volume #19
I am answering some of your tough YouTube questions, including how to test for chlorine over 10 ppm, the best way to connect a stand-alone VS pump, and more!
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Offering Discounts on Your Pool Route, Are They Effective?
I go over some discounts that can be effective and a lot of discounts that are not effective. Discounts are a part of life today, but you also have to balance them with your bottom line…
What Truck Should You Use for Pool Service?
I will review the different service truck options for you here and discuss which truck I prefer for pool service. You have many options, and everyone has a different idea of the best se…
Best Way to Deal with Messy Gardeners!
One of the main issues you will have on your pool route with gardeners is how messy they make the pools when making the yard look beautiful. I go over some ways to deal with messy garde…
Why I Like Suction Side Automatic Pool Cleaners
Suction side cleaners have been around now for over 40 years and the ones on the market today are some of the best. I will go over why I like suction side cleaners the most.
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Sales Tips on Selling New Pool Equipment
Sales can be the hardest part of the pool service business to master. I will review some tried and true sales techniques for you here today.
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Time Management on Your Pool Route
I’m big on effective time management. I think a lot of time is wasted on your route, and many ways exist to save and reclaim that time. Here are a few basic tips for you.
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Losing Pool Service Accounts Hurts
When you lose a service account, it can hurt in more ways than financially. I go over some common reasons you may lose an account and some ways of preventing loss on your route.
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Basic Business Skills Everyone Should Have
Basic skills are lacking out there in many businesses, and there are skills that you be equipped with. I review some of the basic skills needed to run a pool service business successful…
Avoiding Liability with Your Swimming Pool & Service Company Tips
No one likes the thought of being sued, and of course, one way to avoid this is to limit your liability. Whether you are a homeowner or a service company, there are some steps you can t…
When to Cut & Run Out on You Pool Service Route
Time is ticking out on your pool route, and it is a good idea to have some rules for how much time to “waste” at each stop. I will go over some hard and fast rules for you here today.
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Unreasonable Hospitality and Your Pool Business
Pool service is, after all, a service business, and you should put customer service first. I go over ways to go the extra mile in your business and provide unreasonable hospitality!
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How Closely Should You Watch the Economy?
Watching the business news can make you worry about things. Everyone is predicting a downturn in the economy or some crisis. But how much does the economy affect the swimming pool servi…
Acid Wash Fail Points
Here are some fail points in an acid wash. Avoid doing these things at all costs!
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Acid Wash Do’s and Don’ts
Here are some acid wash tips for you. I put together the best acid wash methods and some things to avoid.
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Best of Bob Lowry: Pool Not Holding Chlorine
In this Best of Bob Lowry episode, I talk to Bob about a pool not holding chlorine, and he offers some great suggestions to cure this problem.
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