Send us a text There are several benefits in investing in a carry-along robotic pool cleaner. I go over them here as well as the three models that I prefer to use on my own pool route. 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 is fast and easy to become a Leslie’s Preferred Pool Care Provider. https://lesliespool.com/commercial-services.html/?utm_medium=referral&utm_source=spll&utm_...
Jan 26, 2022•17 min•Season 6Ep. 807
Send us a text A lot of people have asked me if being self-employed makes it harder to purchase your first house. Or to buy a rental property. The short answer is yes, it is much harder to qualify for a loan. I go over some things you should know about being a homebuyer and also being self-employed. 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 is fast and easy to become a Leslie’s Preferred Po...
Jan 25, 2022•20 min•Season 6Ep. 806
Send us a text It sounds pretty basic but there are some ins and outs with the skimmer basket. I go over replacing and also some tips on making the skimmer basket work more effectively. 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 is fast and easy to become a Leslie’s Preferred Pool Care Provider. https://lesliespool.com/commercial-services.html/?utm_medium=referral&utm_source=spll&utm...
Jan 24, 2022•20 min•Season 6Ep. 805
Send us a text It is easier than you think to become an elite pool service company. Very simple actually. All you need to do is master these three simple skills and you will be better than 70-80% of all other companies out there. Listen to learn what they are. 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 is fast and easy to become a Leslie’s Preferred Pool Care Provider. https://lesliespool.co...
Jan 21, 2022•18 min•Season 6Ep. 804
Send us a text Keeping the proper water level in your pool is one of the most critical things you can do to ensure the proper operation of your swimming pool. From water chemistry and water clarity to equipment health, the proper water level is critical. 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 is fast and easy to become a Leslie’s Preferred Pool Care Provider. https://lesliespool.com/comm...
Jan 20, 2022•19 min•Season 6Ep. 803
Send us a text It is common to encounter a pool pump that just won’t prime. Before you try anything complicated like blowing out the skimmer line check a few of the simpler things first. I go over some of these in today’s podcast 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 is fast and easy to become a Leslie’s Preferred Pool Care Provider. https://lesliespool.com/commercial-services.html/?utm...
Jan 19, 2022•20 min•Season 6Ep. 802
Send us a text Networking in the pool service industry is not exactly like networking in other industries. You are not more or less trying to build your business by generating leads but build your business by taking on as much work as you can and outsourcing it to others. To do this you need a network of qualified repair companies and other service companies you can Team Up with. Leslie’s Pro: Pool Service Pro, open a Wholesale account today! Customer referrals, free cleaner repairs, free water ...
Jan 18, 2022•20 min•Season 6Ep. 801
Send us a text If you are in the market for pool routing software for your pool service business, paythepoolman.com is one very healthy option. Loaded with features and with a track record of over 6 years in the industry it is certainly one of the top software’s out there today. 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 is fast and easy to become a Leslie’s Preferred Pool Care Provider. htt...
Jan 17, 2022•41 min•Season 6Ep. 800
Send us a text Ever get a frantic call from a customer worried about their pool overflowing from heavy rain? You are not alone and in this podcast, I go over some ways to educate your clients and prevent these late panic phone calls. 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 is fast and easy to become a Leslie’s Preferred Pool Care Provider. https://lesliespool.com/commercial-services.html/...
Jan 14, 2022•17 min•Season 6Ep. 799
Send us a text Everyone does it across the board in other industries like fast food, furniture, and the like. As wholesale prices rise and the cost of operating a business gets more expensive the consumer pays for it at higher prices. The same holds true for the pool service industry and I go over some ways you can pass the cost onto your clients. 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...
Jan 13, 2022•19 min•Season 6Ep. 798
Send us a text Running a small one-man pool service has its advantages. You are your own boss and you can also provide white-glove service to your customers. Learn more on why single operators can be very successful in the industry today. 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 is fast and easy to become a Leslie’s Preferred Pool Care Provider. https://lesliespool.com/commercial-services....
Jan 12, 2022•19 min•Season 6Ep. 797
Send us a text Some of the fastest-selling homes on the market today are those with a swimming pool. If you are in the market to purchase a home with a swimming pool I go over some things to look for before you buy. I also touch on hiring a certified pool inspector during the purchase period. 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 is fast and easy to become a Leslie’s Preferred Pool Care...
Jan 11, 2022•17 min•Season 6Ep. 796
Send us a text As larger service companies emerge like National Pool Partners and Franchise pool services are bought by big players, the landscape for the pool pro is changing rapidly. Are these giant pool service companies good or bad for the industry? 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 is fast and easy to become a Leslie’s Preferred Pool Care Provider. https://lesliespool.com/comme...
Jan 10, 2022•27 min•Season 6Ep. 795
Send us a text If you are thinking about stocking up on some chemicals for the 2022 season I would say that is not a bad idea. I go over the shelf life of certain chemicals and why stocking up to an extent may be wise. 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 is fast and easy to become a Leslie’s Preferred Pool Care Provider. https://lesliespool.com/commercial-services.html/?utm_medium=ref...
Jan 07, 2022•16 min•Season 6Ep. 794
Send us a text We have probably all done it or at least been tempted to use Flash Testing. That is when you drop some Phenol Red and OTO into a pool and estimate the pH and chlorine level. But is flash testing accurate and a good idea? 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 is fast and easy to become a Leslie’s Preferred Pool Care Provider. https://lesliespool.com/commercial-services.htm...
Jan 06, 2022•16 min•Season 6Ep. 793
Send us a text There are problem pools and then there are problem pools because of the pool surface issues themselves. I go over painted pools, plaster pools with chips in them, and some reasons why these surface issues may cause you to pass on the pool. 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 is fast and easy to become a Leslie’s Preferred Pool Care Provider. https://lesliespool.com/comm...
Jan 05, 2022•18 min•Season 6Ep. 792
Send us a text Rainy days are tough for many reasons and especially tough to gauge when to go out and when to stay home or pull the plug on the day. I go over some rules of thumb and why the extended forecast is also an important factor. 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 is fast and easy to become a Leslie’s Preferred Pool Care Provider. https://lesliespool.com/commercial-services.h...
Jan 04, 2022•16 min•Season 6Ep. 791
Send us a text I am a big fan of saltwater generators and saltwater pools but before you decide to upgrade I go over some points to consider. The chemical shortage of 2021 has certainly made saltwater generators more appealing and is a salt system right for you? 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 is fast and easy to become a Leslie’s Preferred Pool Care Provider. https://lesliespool....
Jan 03, 2022•25 min•Season 6Ep. 790
Send us a text When you are starting out you probably need to take just about every account that comes your way. There are a few that fall into a category that should be just flat-out avoided. I cover these and more in today's podcast. 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 is fast and easy to become a Leslie’s Preferred Pool Care Provider. https://lesliespool.com/commercial-services.htm...
Dec 31, 2021•18 min•Season 5Ep. 789
Send us a text I get asked often how many service accounts can you do each day? There are a lot of factors and I try my best to break it down for you logically so that you can see how many pools would be realistic in your area. 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 is fast and easy to become a Leslie’s Preferred Pool Care Provider. https://lesliespool.com/commercial-services.html/?utm_m...
Dec 30, 2021•19 min•Season 5Ep. 788
Send us a text With pHin going offline you may question the future of these smart pool monitors. But the Sutro unit may have more staying power because it uses reagents vs probes and Sutro sees the importance of partnering with the pool pro. 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 is fast and easy to become a Leslie’s Preferred Pool Care Provider. https://lesliespool.com/commercial-servic...
Dec 29, 2021•17 min•Season 5Ep. 787
Send us a text This is more than just a title to get your attention but I really don’t carry a pool vacuum hose on my service truck. Do I still manually vacuum my pools? Yes and no. I go over some ways to get away from manually vacuuming the pools on your route. 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 is fast and easy to become a Leslie’s Preferred Pool Care Provider. https://lesliespool....
Dec 28, 2021•17 min•Season 5Ep. 786
Send us a text I recently did an equipment overview webinar with some of my group members and I condensed it down for this podcast. The YouTube version will have the PowerPoint slide show as well and for that video: https://youtu.be/g0sXXX8IdkY Glen Hetternan the creator of the Bottom Feeder also joined the meeting and he talks in-depth about the Bottom Feeder Vacuum. Leslie’s Pro: Pool Service Pro, open a Wholesale account today! Customer referrals, free cleaner repairs, free water testing, ope...
Dec 27, 2021•32 min•Season 5Ep. 785
Send us a text Do you realize that 5% of your pools are causing you 95% of your headaches? I go over spotting these problem pools and ways to fine-tune your route and eliminate these bad accounts. 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 is fast and easy to become a Leslie’s Preferred Pool Care Provider. https://lesliespool.com/commercial-services.html/?utm_medium=referral&utm_source=s...
Dec 24, 2021•19 min•Season 5Ep. 784
Send us a text Can you run a pool service company and never do any repairs? The answer is yes you can. I go over some ways you can start out or set up your business to be a service only and do no repairs directly for your customers. 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 is fast and easy to become a Leslie’s Preferred Pool Care Provider. https://lesliespool.com/commercial-services.html/?...
Dec 23, 2021•17 min•Season 5Ep. 783
Send us a text If you have a pool with very heavy debris and the suction side cleaner is always getting clogged up with debris, one solution is to take that cleaner out and install a Polaris 360 Return Side Cleaner. 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 is fast and easy to become a Leslie’s Preferred Pool Care Provider. https://lesliespool.com/commercial-services.html/?utm_medium=referr...
Dec 22, 2021•17 min•Season 5Ep. 782
Send us a text I rarely go off topic but today I spend some time talking to you about real estate investing. This is one place where we put a lot of our extra resources and I go over the ins and outs of being a landlord and investing in Real Estate. 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 is fast and easy to become a Leslie’s Preferred Pool Care Provider. https://lesliespool.com/commercia...
Dec 21, 2021•20 min•Season 5Ep. 781
Send us a text The Hayward pHin has been canceled by Hayward. All units will be shut down on Dec 20th, 2021 and no access to reading s will be available going forward. If you have the pHin it is now an expensive paperweight. So what went wrong? I unpack this and also go over some smart water monitors that are still out there and are a good option. 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...
Dec 20, 2021•27 min•Season 5Ep. 780
Send us a text If you never sit down to think about your business over the past year and set goals for the next year you are missing out on something that can make your business that much better. It is easy to do and I encourage you to sit down and do a yearly audit. 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 is fast and easy to become a Leslie’s Preferred Pool Care Provider. https://leslies...
Dec 17, 2021•18 min•Season 5Ep. 779
Send us a text If you have ever gone to manually vacuum a pool and you find there is very little to no suction at the skimmer liner, this second batch of tips should help find a solution. In part one, I cover the more common issues and in this part, I touch on more issues that cause poor suction. 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 is fast and easy to become a Leslie’s Preferred Pool ...
Dec 16, 2021•18 min•Season 5Ep. 778
