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
Lesser Known Suction Side Cleaners
I talk a lot about the Hayward PoolCleaner (Aquanuat/Pheonix) and the new Zodiac Maxx and Atlas cleaners. But there are actually a lot of other suction side cleaners on the market. I go…
Passing on That Golden Customer Could Cost You
There is something to be said about capturing every good lead you can. But what if you pass on a customer based on some preconceived bias? It can come back to really hurt you.
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What is Better, Buying a House with a Pool or Building a Pool After?
In the past, a home selling with a pool added very little or no value to the purchase price. But with the cost of building a pool so inflated it may make sense to buy a house with a poo…
How to Create a Winning Pool Service Company! With Scott Roberts of NPRS
What does it take to build a successful pool service company? Scott Roberts from NPRS outlines some key things that will help you build that successful company.
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Does Buying a Pool Route Make Good Business Sense? With Scott Roberts of NPRS
Is buying a pool route the most effective way to get into the pool service business? It might be if you meet the qualifications outlined here by Scott Roberts of National Pool Route Sal…
Spotlight on Clear Pool Products
Clear Pool Products is the manufacturer of many great industry products. From vacuum system bags to robotic pool cleaner covers, they make a great selection of great products. I go over…
The Pool Industry Positives Outweigh any Negatives
In every industry, there are some negatives. The pool industry is no exception. But when you are talking about negatives there are also some positives in every industry. The pool indust…
Classic Underbidding Mistakes in Your Pool Service
Have you ever underbid a new service account? I think everyone has at one time or another. I go over some of the classic underbidding situations out there so you can avoid the mistake.
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AquaStar Pipeline Filter 9 months Later
How is the AqauStar Pipeline filter that I installed 9 months ago holding up? How was the cartridge cleaning? And did it go 6 months before cleaning like a 4-cartridge quad-type filter?…
PSS (Pool Service Software), Go Beyond with your Pool Business, Demo with Gus Velez Co-Founder
I sit down with Gus Velez who goes over some of the great features of PSS that can save you time and help you capture money that would otherwise fall through the cracks in your business…
Is All-Inclusive Billing Still Smart in 2023?
Can you still provide a white glove service and include chemicals, filter cleaning, salt cell cleaning, and labor all in one flat service rate? I think those days are almost over in the…
Every Pool Should Have An Automatic Cleaner
Don’t you wish every pool on your route had an automatic cleaner? It can be more than a wish or dream and I will go over why every pool on your route should have one.
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Where to Invest Your Profits in 2023
With a recession looming you may be wondering where to invest your profits in 2023. There are still some good options and I go over some of these and more for you.
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Winter and Your Salt System
What happens to your salt system in the wintertime when the water gets cold? What should you do to sanitize your pool when the salt system production stops? I answer these questions and…
Why Chlorine Prices Are Totally Insane!
If you haven’t shopped at chlorine prices yet, you are in for a huge shock. The prices are increasing at an alarming rate already this season and you may be wondering why this is all ha…
Vacuum System Bag Micron Rating – Riptide Bags
Vacuum System bags have been rated by microns ever since I can remember. What does this micron rating signify and why is it important? I will use the Riptide bags as my example here as …
“Play the Tape Forward” in Your Pool Service Business
Thinking ahead in business is important on a larger scale. But thinking ahead in every situation is a much harder thing to master. The saying “Play the tape forward” is something that m…
Top Photometer Choices for Your Pool Service
Are you looking for a photometer tester for your pool route? I go over some choices for you in the $200-$400 price range. And some reasons why you may want to add a photometer to your t…
Dealing with a Bad Review
Getting a bad review is something that is very disheartening. It can affect your business in a negative way as well. How you deal with bad reviews and how can you avoid them is somethin…
Why a Pool Has Very Little or No Suction
There are a number of reasons why your pool has no or little suction. I go over some common issues and walk you through things step by step.
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