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
Some Things They Don’t Tell You About VS Pool Pumps
Everyone knows the basics of Variable speed pumps. They save you money and energy, but there are some things you will discover when working out in the field that no one told you about.…
Duties of a Pool Service Employee
When you hire your first employee, what should be his or her duties? I go over some things that you should require of your employee and why, in pool service, your employee is more like …
Are You Ready to Expand Your Business?
When you reach a certain level in your pool service business, you think about expanding. But should you grow your pool service or branch off into something else? I discuss bringing on a…
Metal Stain Treatment
Metal treatment can be a tricky business. Will the stain lift off, and is it even a metal stain? How do I remove the metal ions from the pool water? I go over all of this and more for …
Cartridge Pool Filter Myths
Cartridge filters are widely accepted as a good choice as a swimming pool filter. But I still hear these common myths about cartridge filters, which I hope to dispel here for you.
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How Not to Burn Out
Burn Out is a real issue that is faced by many pool service pros. I think the repetitive nature of our job is a contributing factor and I go over ways to prevent burn out.
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What Cleaning Equipment I Would Buy First
What premium pool cleaning equipment would I purchase first? There are many great advanced pool service equipment choices like the Riptide SL and carbon fiber poles. So in what order w…
The One for One Rule
The drop one bad account when you get one good account rule or the “One for One Rule” has been around for decades. I go over some of the finer points of this method to build a premium …
Scott Roberts from NPRS on Buying a Partial Route and More!
I continue my conversation with Scott Roberts of NPRS and we discuss buying a partial route as well as getting money to buy a pool route and some of the safety nets built into a purchas…
Is Pool Service a Growing Industry? With Scott Roberts of NPRS
I sat down with Scott Roberts of National Pool Route Sales (NPRS) and we discussed many topics related to the pool industry. Specifically, is pool service a growing business? We also ta…
How to Avoid Costly Business Mistakes
In business, makes tend to happen when we don’t seek wise counsel. Mistakes tend to happen when we are impulsive.
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Fighting Customers Over Pool Pump Runtime
It’s the age-old battle in the Summertime with your pool service customers. You want to run the pump longer and they want ot run the pump less to save on energy cost. I go over some log…
Why D.E. Filters Are on the Way Out Part 2 of 2
D.E. Filters have been around since the beginning of the swimming pool industry. I believe D.E. filters are older tech and are on their way out. I go over some of the reasons why.
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Why D.E. filters Are on the Way Out Part 1 of 2
D.E. Filters have been around since the beginning of the swimming pool industry. I believe D.E. filters are older tech and are on their way out. I will go over some of the reasons why.…
Common Pool Filter Mistakes
A lot of the pool industry focuses their attention on the swimming pool pump and the filter is more or less an afterthought. But your pool filter is one of the most important components…
How to Get Your Customer’s To Pay for Everything
Wouldn’t having your customers pay you for everything you add to their pool each week be nice? It can be done.
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Which Polaris Pressure Cleaner is the Best?
Polaris 280 Vs. Polaris 3900 Sport Vs. Polaris Quattro. Which Polaris pressure cleaner do I recommend for your pool? It really depends on a lot of factors, and I go over them here for …
Best Ways to Avoid Mistakes Out on Your Pool Route
Making mistakes or having an accident can be avoided. I go over some proven methods for not making those critical mistakes.
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Answering Your YouTube Questions Volume 10
In this podcast, I answer your questions ranging from removing a stuck Polaris wall connector to adding borates to your service accounts. And more!
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Swimming Pool Money Saving Tips
Everything in the swimming pool industry is expensive, but there are some proven ways to save money on your pool care. I review some of the best methods for you here in today’s podcast.…