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
Pool Pro You Need Passive Income
Investing your profits now to build passive income for later should be one of your top goals. You can’t clean pools forever and I don’t think you will want to. I go over some ways to bu…
Skimmer Suction Fails & Fixes
Trying to vacuum a pool with poor suction is a real pain. Here are some common issues you will run into and some easy solutions for them
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Should You Offer Free Services to Land Accounts?
Offering free services to land customers is one way to increase your business. But what free services should you offer if any?
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Chemical-Only Service Done Right Equals Easy Money
Most pool pros will shy away from chemical-only stops because they may feel that they are leaving too much money on the table or they have heard chemical-only accounts are a real headac…
How Do You Know When the Filter Elements Are Bad?
When your pool is experiencing water quality issues it can be hard to pinpoint the problem. Knowing if the filter elements or media are bad is half the battle. So how do you know when t…
New Pool Guy Time Wasting Mistakes
One rookie mistake is not recognizing things that waste your time out on your pool route. Here are a few things that are true time wasters and you should avoid them.
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New Pool Guy Mistakes to Avoid
If you are new to the pool industry you will make a lot of mistakes. It is a given. But of course, if you can learn from others' mistakes you will be far ahead of everyone else and save…
Should you Cut Costs to Increase your Pool Service Profits?
There is a common belief that cutting costs can increase profits. I don’t think this is an effective strategy to implement in your pool service and increasing prices and passing the cos…
Nothing is Perfect in the Pool Industry
If you are looking for the perfect product you won’t find one in the swimming pool industry. I go over some common product frustrations for you and I think you will be able to relate.
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How Green Pool Clean Ups can Grow Your Pool Service
Green pools can be a great way to expand your pool service business. I go over some reasons you should be doing green to cleans and some pirtfalls to avoid as well.
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The Benefits of Using Multiple Pool Water Test Kits
Testing the pol water with just one type of water test kit may be limiting you. Here is why using multiple water test kits might be smart for your pool service business.
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Pool Skimming Tips and Best Leaf Rakes
I go over some good leaf rakes and skimming techniques for you in this podcast. Skimming the debris on the surface seems easy but there are some tips and tricks that will help.
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Swimming Pool Manual Vacuuming Tips and Tricks
I go over some common issues you may run into when manually vacuuming or system vacuuming a pool. I also offer tips on the process and some alterantives to syatme vacuuming a pool.
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Setting Your Hourly Pool Service Rate
If you don’t have an hourly service rate then this podcast is for you. Or if you have trouble setting an hourly rate or feel you are not charging correctly I go over how to set your rat…
Sales Tips for Selling VS Pumps
Selling VS Pumps can be challenging especially if your customer does not know too much about them and only looks at the high price point. But there are effective ways to sell them a VS …
BWT PK Giant & PK Turbo Are Revolutionary Cordless Vacuums
Both the PK Giant and PK Turbo Leaf Vac are pretty revolutionary to the swimming pool industry. They have some unique features that no one has thought of before and you will agree after…
Tips on Selling Saltwater Systems to Your Customers
Even if you are not a seasoned salesperson, you can still effectively sell saltwater systems with the right approach. It can be an easy sell with the current high cost of chlorine.
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Weekly Pool Service Should Be Your Primary Focus
Recurring income is golden and you can easily replicate a steady 9-5 job in your pool service just by focusing on getting weekly service accounts. That is why weekly service is your bre…
Wind Event Day-by-Day Clean-Up Routine
I walk you through a situation where the Santa Ana winds hit your service area on a Wednesday morning. What do you do the day of, the day after, and the weeks to follow?
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How Important is Circulation – Very Important!
Circulation is a key pillar of your pool care. Balancing the pool water with a sanitizer, filtration, and circulation all work together hand in hand. If one is not working the pool qua…