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.
Episodes
1519 episodes
When to Cut & Run Out on You Pool Service Route
Time is ticking out on your pool route, and it is a good idea to have some rules for how much time to “waste” at each stop. I will go over some hard and fast rules for you here today.Leslie’s Pro: Pool Service Pro, open a Wholesale accou...
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Season 8
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Episode 1519
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18:24
Unreasonable Hospitality and Your Pool Business
Pool service is, after all, a service business, and you should put customer service first. I go over ways to go the extra mile in your business and provide unreasonable hospitality! Leslie’s Pro: Pool Service Pro, open a Whole...
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Season 8
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Episode 1518
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17:31
How Closely Should You Watch the Economy?
Watching the business news can make you worry about things. Everyone is predicting a downturn in the economy or some crisis. But how much does the economy affect the swimming pool service?Leslie’s Pro: Pool Service Pro, open a Wholesale ...
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Season 8
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Episode 1517
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16:11
Acid Wash Fail Points
Here are some fail points in an acid wash. Avoid doing these things at all costs! Leslie’s Pro: Pool Service Pro, open a Wholesale account today! Customer referrals, free cleaner repairs, free water testing, open 7-days a week. It i...
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Season 8
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Episode 1516
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16:46
Acid Wash Do’s and Don’ts
Here are some acid wash tips for you. I put together the best acid wash methods and some things to avoid. Leslie’s Pro: Pool Service Pro, open a Wholesale account today! Customer referrals, free cleaner repairs, free water testing, open...
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Season 8
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Episode 1515
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21:54
Best of Bob Lowry: Pool Not Holding Chlorine
In this Best of Bob Lowry episode, I talk to Bob about a pool not holding chlorine, and he offers some great suggestions to cure this problem. Leslie’s Pro: Pool Service Pro, open a Wholesale account today! Customer referrals, free clea...
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Season 8
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Episode 1514
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15:19
Best of Pool Guy Podcast: Buying Pools to Build Your Route!
Best of Pool Guy Podcast: Buying Pools to Build Your Route!I spent some time with Fernando Encarnacion, the owner of Five Star Pro Pools in Orlando, Florida, and we discussed his unusual method of growing his pool route. He started by pu...
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Season 8
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Episode 1513
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17:44
Swimming Pool Stain Removal Tips
I touch on identifying pool stains and some effective ways to treat them with realistic expectations. Leslie’s Pro: Pool Service Pro, open a Wholesale account today! Customer referrals, free cleaner repairs, free water testing, open...
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Season 8
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Episode 1512
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16:23
Swimming Pool Pressure Side Cleaners 101
I go over what a Pressure Side Cleaner does and why they are an effective option in certain areas of the country. Leslie’s Pro: Pool Service Pro, open a Wholesale account today! Customer referrals, free cleaner repairs, free w...
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Season 8
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Episode 1511
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16:24
Effective Ways to Lower Very High Alkalinity
Dealing with high alkalinity in a pool is a real pain. The pH is hard to balance, and you constantly add muriatic acid. I go over some easy ways to lower a pool’s alkalinity effectively. Leslie’s Pro: Pool Service Pro, open a ...
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Season 8
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Episode 1510
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21:33
Every Other Week Swimming Pool Service: is it Worth it?
Is it worth doing pool service every other week or bi-monthly? I go over some of the reasons why I don’t do this. Leslie’s Pro: Pool Service Pro, open a Wholesale account today! Customer referrals, free cleaner repairs, free water t...
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Season 8
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Episode 1509
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16:07
When to Add Chlorine Enhancers
I speak a lot about the advantages of chlorine enhancers, but when should you add them to a pool? There is an ideal time, and I will talk about that in today’s podcast. Leslie’s Pro: Pool Service Pro, open a Wholesale account today!...
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Season 8
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Episode 1508
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17:22
Ash Clean-Up After a Fire
After a fire, things can be very messy, especially with ash in the pools on your pool service route. I got some tips on cleaning up the ash and step-by-step cleaning procedures. Leslie’s Pro: Pool Service Pro, open a Wholesale...
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Season 8
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Episode 1507
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16:33
What About Chem Only Pool Service Accounts?
I will review why you may want to start doing chemical-only pool service accounts. These might be very lucrative for you with the right system in place. Leslie’s Pro: Pool Service Pro, open a Wholesale account today! Customer referr...
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Season 8
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Episode 1506
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16:28
Photometer Water Testers 101
I will review the pros, cons, and ins and outs of the photometer pool and spa water testers. Which one is right for you, and why you may want to invest in a photometer tester? Leslie’s Pro: Pool Service Pro, open a Wholesale a...
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Season 8
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Episode 1505
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21:02
Pool Service Scam Calls To Beware Of!
There is a pretty sophisticated service scam where someone claims to be an out-of-state buyer moving into a pool home and wants to establish service with you. Beware of this scam!Leslie’s Pro: Pool Service Pro, open a Wholesale account t...
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Season 8
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Episode 1504
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17:10
PORTAVAC 2.0 HAMMERED Review
I go over some of the new features of the PORTAVAC HAMMERED and compare it to a vacuum system and the VacDaddy. Leslie’s Pro: Pool Service Pro, open a Wholesale account today! Customer referrals, free cleaner repairs, free wat...
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Season 8
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Episode 1503
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16:39
Leaf Debris Clean Up Tips
Leaves in a pool can be a real pain. I review some of your best removal methods and some expensive solutions. Leslie’s Pro: Pool Service Pro, open a Wholesale account today! Customer referrals, free cleaner repairs, free water...
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Season 8
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Episode 1502
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17:45
All About Using Cal Hypo Tablets
Cal Hypo tablets are a great product that has not quite caught on in the industry. I’ll touch on why that is and also give you the pros and cons of using Cal Hypo tablets. Leslie’s Pro: Pool Service Pro, open a Wholesale account tod...
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Season 8
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Episode 1501
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16:35
Episode 1500! A Recap of My History in the Industry
This is one of those milestone episodes where I have passed 7 years of podcasting, and I recap some of the things I am currently working on and briefly recap my history in the industry. Leslie’s Pro: Pool Service Pro, ope...
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Season 8
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Episode 1500
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23:03
Keep a Problem Pool or Drop It?
It might be an automatic reflex to drop a problem pool. However, some problems can be overcome, and some pools can go from being a problem pool to having a decent service account. Leslie’s Pro: Pool Service Pro, open a Wholesale acc...
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Season 8
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Episode 1499
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17:23
Some Things to Avoid Doing on Your Pool Route
You should avoid doing some things out on your pool route to avoid problems and potential liability. I go over some of the most common ones here for you. Leslie’s Pro: Pool Service Pro, open a Wholesale account today! Customer...
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Season 8
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Episode 1498
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19:10
Solving a D.E. Filter Leak
Arriving at a pool with D.E. on the floor or a cloudy pool because D.E. is blowing out of the return lines can be frustrating. I go over some common sources of a D.E. leak. Leslie’s Pro: Pool Service Pro, open a Wholesa...
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Season 8
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Episode 1497
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17:51
Getting Paid and Collect Money Owed
Late payers are a big problem for your business. Also, getting stiffed on a large payment can be very painful for your bottom line. How do you collect late payments and prevent not getting paid for your work? Leslie’s Pro: Poo...
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Season 8
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Episode 1496
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16:10
Should You Service Vinyl Liner Pools?
On the West Coast, in-ground vinyl pools are not very common, and servicing above-ground pools is not something every company is prepared to do. I go over some ins and outs of vinyl pool service. Leslie’s Pro: Pool Service Pro...
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Season 8
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Episode 1495
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22:21