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
REVDUP Apparel Pro Jerseys with Owner Don Douglas
I interviewed Don Douglas of REVEDUP Apparel which are jerseys designed for the pool service professional. He goes over why these jerseys are unique and effective.
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Effective Marketing to Expand Your Pool Service
What are some ways that you can market your pool service effectively? What are some terrible ideas? I go over some good marketing and bad marketing for you.
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Best Suction Cleaner for Your Pool Surface Type
Based on the pool surface type, I will pick a suction cleaner for my service accounts. Here is how I determine which cleaner to purchase for a customer on my pool route.
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Failed Pool Products
There have been many pool products that have failed on the market over the years. I go over a few of them here and explain why it is sometimes hard to make a successful product.
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Pool Surface Types Overview and Cautions
I give you a general overview of the different pool surfaces and offer some cautions with each so you know what not to do. I also review the differences of each surface type so you will…
How Closely should you Watch the Economy?
Should you be worried about a recession, or what is the best way to ride the wave of a boom economy? What economic indicators are essential and can local events affect my pool service b…
It Takes a Lot to Get Fired from a Service Account
Amazingly, getting “fired” from a pool service account takes quite a lot. You want to use this to your advantage in a positive way.
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Answering Your YouTube Questions Volume 13
I answer some tough YouTube questions, including pool stains, using Borax to raise pH in a pool, using 3” Trichlor tablets exclusively, and more!
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Green Pool Bidding Tips and Tricks
Cleaning a green pool sometimes is the easy part. Effectively bidding and, more importantly, assuring you get paid can sometimes be the hard part.
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Prevent a Green Pool & the Best Clean Up Methods
Of course, preventing a green pool is the best way to clean one up, and I go over some ways to stop a pool that is turning green. Of course, after it is green, I rapidly go over some wa…
Preventing Algae in Your Swimming Pool
It’s a no-brainer to say that preventing algae is better than treating it. But how do you accomplish this, and what are some keys to preventing algae in pools?
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Selling Salt Systems on Your Pool Route
Want to start selling more saltwater systems on your pool route? Or how do you handle a customer asking about a salt system? I go over all of these and more for you.
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Going From Springtime to Summertime
Transitioning a pool from Springtime to Summertime can be more complicated than it looks. The seasons are vastly different but merge, especially in places like California and Florida.
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Is Cal Hypo the Best Swimming Pool Shock
There is a lot to like about Cal Hypo, and many pool pros prefer this as their primary pool shock. But is Cal Hypo right for every pool, and should you be using it?
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How The Big Three Rule the Pool Industry
Pentair, Hayward, and Jandy are the “Big Three” regarding swimming pool equipment. You can’t go wrong with these three, and I also go over some generic brands.
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Best Of Bob Lowry- Is Trichlor the Strongest Chlorine Type?
Is Trichlor the most potent form of chlorine you can buy? The best person to answer that question of course, is Bob Lowry.
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Bidding New Swimming Pool Service Accounts Like an Expert
Getting good at bidding takes practice, but you can quickly start bidding for new service accounts if you have a basic idea of what a good account looks like. I go over some ways to bid…
Roadmap to Switching to Cal Hypo Tablets
Cal Hypo tablets are great because they contain zero Cyanuric Acid. But switching does require a little thought, and I go over a roadmap to switching to Cal Hypo.
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Trichlor 3” Tablets Are Not All Created Equal
Are all Trichlor tablets created equal? The clear answer is no, and if you have been doing this for as long as I have, you have used some inferior tablets at one time or another.
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Swimming Pool Filtration 101
The industry is sometimes overly focused on chemistry and balancing your pool water, which is delicate and essential. However, we cannot overlook filtration and circulation. All three …