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
Blazing Hot Days on Your Pool Route
There are days when it is hot and days when it is blazing hot out. I review some ways to deal with extreme heat on your pool route.
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The VacDaddy 2.0 New Features and Accessories!
The VacDaddy has been around for a few years now, and I think this latest generation of the VacDaddy is the best version yet. I am calling it the VacDaddy Version 2.0.
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Ways to Prevent Burnout in Your Pool Business
It can be something you don’t think about, but everyone has a limit in what they do, and sometimes, in your work, you reach a limit as well. How do you prevent burnout and overwork? I g…
3" Trichlor Tablets Unpacked
Trichlor tablets have a lot of great benefits, but anything good also has some drawbacks. I unpack Trichlor tablets for you here in today’s podcast.
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Saltwater Pool Troubles That You Run Into with Your Customers
Saltwater pools are great, but some things can cause you some trouble. I review some common troubles you run into as a pool pro and homeowner.
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How to Avoid the Pool Pro Life Sentence: Working Forever
If you don’t invest now, you must work forever. It’s not a pretty thought, but unless you start investing your money, you cannot retire.
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Swimming Pool Timers 101
Pool timers are something that a lot of new pool pros struggle with. I will go over some of the common issues with the Intermatic Timers here for you.
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What is Your True Profit?
Do you know your pool service’s actual profit? Most people don’t, and finding out with a little effort and a suitable spreadsheet is pretty simple.
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Those Tough Pools
There are several pools that I would avoid taking on for service. There are also some customer personality types that you may want to avoid. I cover both here in today’s podcast.
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VS Pool Pump Money Saving Secrets
You can save money with a VS pump upgrade, but it is not simply swapping out your single-speed pump. More thought is involved, and I will cover some of these money-saving strategies for…
Reasons Not to Do Commerical Pool Service
There are several things you need to know about doing commercial pool service. You have to be ready for this and not be a negative person; there aren’t many great things to say about se…
Answering YouTube Questions Volume #14
Today, I answer many challenging questions about Acid Washing a pool, vacuum systems, large debris pools, and more.
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Keeping that Pool Water Safe
What exactly does it take to keep a swimming pool safe? I go over tips to make sure a pool is properly sanitized.
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Best Swimming Pool Pump Run Time
What is the ideal run time for your swimming pool? It varies, of course, based on pool size and usage. I also give you some ideal run times to work off of.
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Chlorine Enhancers and Algae Prevention
I review some of the best enhancer choices for your pool care and algaecides you may be interested in using. This is all done to ensure algae is not a problem in your pool.
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Common Hurdles to Overcome When Starting or Expanding a Pool Business
Starting a pool service is accessible on the surface, but there are some things to be aware of. This also applies to expanding and bringing on an employee as well.
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Pass on These Green Pools
I wouldn’t take every green pool that I bid and neither should you. I go over some reasons you would want to pass on certain green pool clean-ups.
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Using Chlorine Effectively on Your Pool Route
I recently did a video on using chlorine effectively. I expand on some of those principles here so that you better understand different chlorine byproducts and ways to offset them on yo…
Terry Arko on Chlorine Byproducts, What to Test For in a Pool and More!
Terry Arko of HASA goes over some common chlorine byproducts, what he would test for if he were servicing pools today, and more.
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The Orenda Acquisition by HASA One Year Later with Terry Arko of HASA
It’s been over a year since HASA acquired Orenda, so how are things going? I talked with Terry Arko of HASA, who was also voted “Trainer of the Year” in the Pool Nation Awards 2023.
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