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
- 1754
- Years Active
- 2017 - 2025
Black Algae Treatment & Prevention
Black Algae can be very scary to deal with. If left untreated, it can spread quickly in a pool and is very unsightly. I go over some treatment methods for Black Algae.
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Spot Algae Treatment
Some pools will develop a small amount of algae no matter what you seem to do. I have some reasons for this and ways to treat spot algae in a pool.
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Focusing Your Skills to Maximize Your Pool Service Business
Using your business skills effectively can mean a more focused business and a more profitable one as well. Learn some ways to turn your skills into money effectively.
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Landing Bids Effectively
What are the best ways to land a bid and ensure you are not wasting time? I go over some effective ways to land almost every bid.
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Common Swimming Pool Misconceptions
There are quite a few myths and misconceptions about swimming pool care. I unpack some of the more common ones for you here.
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Some More Common Newbie Mistakes to Avoid
Here are more things you want to avoid doing on your pool route. Already made these mistakes? Join the club.
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Answering Yout Tough YouTube Questions Volume 15
Is the Aiper Scuba S1 Pro the best cordless cleaner on the market today? What happened to the Hayward Trivac 500? Why does my Intermatic Timer die after only 2 years now and more?
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Is the Primate Carbon Fiber Pole The Best Pool Pole?
With some new improvements with their P3X Pole, specifically the Lever lock Retro Fit Kit, is Primate Pool Tools the top for carbon fiber poles? It’s a matter of debate, but you can’t g…
Common New Pool Pro Mistakes to Avoid
Being new to the industry means you will make a lot of mistakes. I will review some common mistakes to avoid in the field and your overall business plan.
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Controlling and Adjusting pH in a Swimming Pool
Chemical Handling and Storage Safety Tips
You can get injured or, at the very least, get a whiff of some very toxic chemicals if you are not careful out in the field. Improper storage can also lead to a lot of problems. Listen…
Do the Math – You May Be Surprised
It takes a bit of effort, but doing some math on everything related to your business can be eye-opening, and you can actually see where sometimes thousands of dollars are lost.
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Are Corded Robotic Cleaners a Thing of the Past?
Corded robotic pool cleaners will still have a decent market share because they still offer features not found in cordless cleaners. But that is for you to decide and is case by case re…
An Explosion of Cordless Robotic Pool Cleaners
There are so many cordless robotic pool cleaner choices now, with more coming out every year and, in some cases, every month. Which ones are good, and is it time to pick one up if you h…
Filter Cleaning Tips to Speed Things Up!
Speed is everything in the game if you are a pool pro and do 70-80 full-size filters every 4-6 months. I go over some ways to speed up your day while out cleaning pool filters.
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Problems Pool Pros Faced Caused by Others
It’s fine if a pool has a problem that directly resulted from something you failed to do. Like treating algae the day you see it, or maybe you forgot to add chlorine to a pool. But trou…
Blunders to Avoid on Your Pool Route
I’ve made some big and small mistakes on my pool route. Here are some things to avoid doing out on your route.
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Having the Right Set Up at the Right Time
It’s nice to have a premium truck and all of the equipment that goes with a premium pool service set up. But is it all necessary when you start out?
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When to Cut & Run Out on Your Pool Route
There is a time to throw in the towel when you face a time-consuming problem on your pool route. We are naturally “fixers,” so here is a clear and concise rule of thumb to follow when e…
The Pool Deck a Pool Pro Community by SKIMMER
I sat down with Niki Acosta and Justine Rae of SKIMMER, and we went over their new pool pro community called The Pool Deck. This new online community was developed just for pool pros to…