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
- 1755
- Years Active
- 2017 - 2025
Sutro Smart Water Monitor - The Most Advanced Smart Water Tester On the Market Today!
In this episode, I sit down with the Founder of Sutor Ravi Kurani and the Head of Marketing Jarie Bolander as we go over some of the great features found in the Sutor Smart Water Monito…
Cold Water and Some Things to Note
If you own a pool are service pools in areas where we don’t close the pool for the Winter, there are some things about cold water that you need to be aware of. I go down the list of col…
Are you Still Using a Spa Wand?
The Spa Wand is a great device to use when cleaning Fiberglass spas, but it is a bit dated. I used one in the ’90s and in the year 2020, there are many great battery operated vacuums th…
Duct Tape – Tacky, Yes. Useful, Yes!
Duct tape is a sure sign that you are doing a Mickey Mouse fix it type job. But don’t dismiss Duct Tape entirely from your pool service. There are many times when I have used it for a t…
Getting Burned – Avoid Getting Stiffed!
If you haven’t had a client stiff you or not pay you it will happen at some point. There are things that you can do to reduce the risk of getting stiffed and I will go over some of thes…
Leslie's Wholesale: Pool Pro Open a FREE Account Today!
Did you know that Leslie’s Pool Supplies Offers Wholesale pricing at all of their 900 plus locations? If you are a pool service pro-open an account today and start getting wholesale pri…
Leaf Vacuum VS Vacuum Systems: Apples to Oranges?
Okay, is it even fair to compare a Leaf Vacuum (Leaf Bagger, Leaf Master) to a Vacuum System like the Riptide? I give it a shot here and if you know me you probably already know the win…
D.E. Filter Leak Source – How to Find That Leak
If you have a D.E. Filter the last thing you want to see is Diatomaceous Earth returning into the pool. I go over some common areas inside your D.E. Filter that are the top suspects for…
Inspect Your Pool Equipment to Save Money!
One thing that is often overlooked is inspecting your pool equipment each week. This is something that you should do if you are a pool service pro each week at your client's property. Y…
Holiday Schedule & Your Pool Service Business
The Holidays are upon us and it is time to show your customer’s that you appreciate their business and sometimes you will also receive a “thank you” from your customers. This is also th…
Skimmer Pool Software That Rocks! Run Your Pool Service the right Way
Skimmer was one of the first pool routing and invoicing apps on the market. It is geared specifically towards the swimming pool service industry and over the years it has become the pre…
Best Gear Type Suction Cleaner for Your Pool
I am a big fan of the gear type suction cleaners and there are a lot of them on the market. There are several of them on the market today including the Hayward Navigator, Hayward Pool C…
State of the Pool Industry and Looking Towards the Future
In a word the 2020 pool season was booming! Jamming! Exploding! Pick your big time adjective and that will describe the season so far. So many pools are being built and bought and pool …
The Polaris 280 is Still the King of Pressure Cleaners
After 30 plus years the Polaris 280 is still the best selling pressure side cleaner today. So is it still the King of Pressure Side cleaners? Find out in this podcast why I think the Po…
Can You Afford to Bring on an Employee at This Time?
I go over some of the ways you can classify an employee including as a 1099 employee or a straight on the books payroll employee. There are some expenses associated with the latter and …
Podcast Episode 500! A Brief Recap About Me & What I Do
I’ve reached podcast 500 which is a milestone for me. Almost 3 years of doing the podcast and I want to thank the listeners who encourage me to keep the show going. I hope I provide som…
Selling Chlorine Enhancers to your Customers
If you don’t use an enhancer on your pool route you are missing out. These have been proven to be effective in reducing chlorine use and they also eliminate the use of algacides and nee…
Salt Water Generators and the Winter Months
It is a given that a Salt Water Generator or Salt System is a great piece of equipment for your pool. It takes the effort out of adding chlorine to your pool each week. But what happens…
Buying a Robotic Cleaner Based on the Type of Debris Canister
One of the most overlooked aspects of purchasing a robotic pool cleaner is the debris chamber. What type of debris can it pick up? Leaves, dirt, and algae dust? Every company has differ…
Why Full Service is Always the Best Service Tier
When you are thinking about starting your pool service business one thing that is often overlooked is the levels of service you wish to provide. Some only do full service which means ev…