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
When is the Best Time to Start a Pool Service Business?
The obvious answer is to start when the pool season starts in your area. Starting in the off-season is possible and I go over this option also. There are some things that you need to al…
How to Use Fewer Tablets During the Season
Chemical shortages are nothing new in the industry but going into the upcoming seasons I think it will become the norm. The predicted Tri-Chlor shortage is just a problem but there have…
Vacuum System Hacks and Tips
Owning a pool vacuum system has several advantages but you also need to be prepared in order to avoid not having it operational at your most needed moments. Listen to some of these tips…
When to Replace my Cartridges, Grids or Sand in my Filter?
Knowing when to replace your filters elements, that is the term for the cartridges in a Cartridge Filter and the Grids in a D.E. filter is a key to your pool’s water quality. I also cov…
Backwash Valve 101 and Backwashing Tips
There are two main types of backwash valves on the market today, the push-pull piston type and the Multi-Port Valve. I go over each of these backwash valves for you and cover the pros a…
Basic Business Skills Part 10: Analyzing Your Profit Margin
If you own any kind of business a profit and loss chart is the only real way to know if you are making money or just “spinning your wheels.” I go over what you need to do to make sure y…
Pool Vacuum Systems 101
I don’t think I have recorded a podcast breaking down Pool Vacuum System in detail. I go over how they work and the best use for them. If you know little about vacuum systems or you are…
Suction Cleaner Troubleshooting and Tips
In this episode, I go over some does and don’ts with your suction side cleaner and also some tips for them getting stuck on the main drain or step areas. I also go over ways of fine-tun…
Choosing the Best Automatic Cleaner for your Pool
I am often asked which would be the best automatic cleaner choice for my pool? There are basically three types to choose from, a suction cleaner, a pressure side cleaner, and a robotic …
Aqua Magazine and the Current Issues Facing the Pool Trade with Scott Webb, Executive Editor
Aqua Magazine is a great resource no matter what aspect of the pool industry you are part of. Be it service, retail, building, or manufacturing they have their ears to the rails in the …
Basic Business Skills Part 9: Providing Awesome Customer Service
Customer service is something that may not come naturally to you. If you have never worked in the Hospitality or retail environment, you will have a bit of a learning curve to overcome.…
How Many Pools Can You Service Each Day?
I am asked all the time how many pools can someone do in one day? I know the reason for this question as to the more pools you can do equals more profit. I unpack this question for you …
Common Pool Surface Types
If you do any type of pool service or are in the market for a new pool, you will encounter these five pool surface type choices. Plaster, Pebble Tec, Fiberglass, Vinyl, and Tile. I give…
Major Wind Event
If you do pool service chances are your service area will be affected by a major wind event. Here in California, we have what is known as the Sant Ana Winds. At this recording, we have …
Introducing Pool Service Software (PSS) A Great Routing and Invoicing Software! Interview with Gustavo Velez of PSS
Pool routing and invoicing software is something underused in the service industry. It is a great way to prevent things from falling through the cracks like small part installs and appo…
Basic Business Skills Part 8: Building Goodwill
Part of your business should be connecting with other pool guys and gal in your area and building up some goodwill. This means that you begin to share knowledge and to help each other o…
Vacuum System Bags 101: OEM and Aftermarket Bags
There is a variety of vacuum bags on the market for your pool vacuum system. Each manufacturer makes OEM bags for each system but there are two after-market companies to note and I go o…
Showing Up Each Week is Half the Battle
If you have ever did a bid for a new service account chances are one of the issues that the customer has had in the past with their other pool company is that they didn’t show up consis…
Tips on Dealing with a Pool That Have 2 Skimmers
If you own a pool with 2 skimmers you are familiar with the benefits and drawbacks of this type of setup. For the pool service pro, you may not have run into too many pools with two ski…
SweepEase Pool Brush, Interview with Lee Lyons the Owner and Creator
The SweepEase Sting Ray pool brush has been around for several years now and this is a truly revolutionary pool brush for many reasons. Of course, the main reason is that it is designed…