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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. 

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Muriatic Acid Alternatives

Send us a text The industry-wide shortage has left many wholesale and retail stores without Muriatic Acid. This is the go-to pH reducer in the industry and there are a couple of alternatives you can also try that will lower the pH down in a 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/commercial-s...

Jun 01, 202218 minSeason 6Ep. 897

It Ain’t Cheap to Own a Swimming Pool

Send us a text Owning a swimming pool is downright expensive. There is the cost of equipment replacement, the cost of chemicals, and the cost of just about everything associated with your pool is expensive. 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&ut...

May 31, 202222 minSeason 6Ep. 896

Liquid Chlorine VS Cal-Hypo

Send us a text So which chlorine type is better? Liquid chlorine or Cal-Hypo? Each has its pros and cons and I think a direct comparison will clear things up on which is better for you as your primary sanitizer. 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&a...

May 30, 202227 minSeason 6Ep. 895

Shock and Awe VS Floc Method for Green Pool Clean Up

Send us a text So which green pool clean-up method is better? Shock and Awe or the Floc method? I go over the pros and cons of each method and you can decide after listening to which method is best for your situation. 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=refe...

May 27, 202221 minSeason 6Ep. 894

Are Cal Hypo Tablets Any Good?

Send us a text After using Cal Hypo tablets for a season I can tell you without a doubt that they are a great alternative to Tri-Chlor tablets. There are so many good things about these tablets that the higher price point almost justifies the switch from Tri-Chlor tablets to Cal Hypo tablets. 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...

May 26, 202221 minSeason 6Ep. 893

Man it’s Blazing Hot Out Here!

Send us a text Those days when the temperature is over 100 degrees can pose a special challenge to you out on your pool service route. There are simple things you can do to help speed up your day and some things to keep in mind on those blazing hot days. 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...

May 25, 202219 minSeason 6Ep. 892

Should You Drain a Green Pool?

Send us a text It might at first make sense to drain a green pool and just start over with fresh water. But there are some cautions with draining a green pool and draining a pool in general. 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&am...

May 24, 202220 minSeason 6Ep. 891

Rising pH in Your Pool – Solved!

Send us a text Why is the pH going up in the pool each week and how can you combat it? I go over some reasons and ways to prevent rising pH in a pool. I also go over what is high pH based on using an LSI app. 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&...

May 23, 202227 minSeason 6Ep. 890

Photometer, Test Strips & Reagent Test Kits – Why All Are Useful

Send us a text This is not a which is the best type of podcast but I answer which one to use and when more or less. I also go over the pros and cons of each of these testing ethods 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.com/commercial-services.html/?utm_medium=referral&utm_source=spll&amp...

May 20, 202219 minSeason 6Ep. 889

Salt Cell Blowback – What the Heck is It?

Send us a text Those annoy white flakes in Saltwater pools, what are they? Why are they there and how do you get rid of them? I go ver this and more and hopefully offer a solution to the problem 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.com/commercial-services.html/?utm_medium=referral&utm_s...

May 19, 202220 minSeason 6Ep. 888

How to Know If My Filter Cartridge is Bad

Send us a text What are some of the things to look for when a cartridge filter cartridge is going bad? I go over some of the more common things to look for when assessing a cartridge filter. 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&am...

May 18, 202220 minSeason 6Ep. 887

Why an HOA Pool Can Be Golden

Send us a text One Commercial service account that is often overlooked is the HOA (Home Owner Community) pool and spa. These can be long-lasting accounts and easy to manage and the best thing is you are usually paid on time each month. 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...

May 17, 202220 minSeason 6Ep. 886

An Overview of 3" Trichlor Tablets

Send us a text I go over some common myths and misconceptions about 3” Trichlor tablets. I try once and for all to clear up some of the misunderstandings behind them and touch on why they should not be your primary sanitizer. 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_med...

May 16, 202227 minSeason 6Ep. 885

An Overview of Salt Water System (SWG) Brands

Send us a text There a now a great many saltwater systems out there to choose from. Which one is the best and which one should you get for your pool? I go over this 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.html/?utm_medium=referral&utm_source=spll...

May 13, 202219 minSeason 6Ep. 884

El Cheapo, How to Deal with Those Cheap Customers

Send us a text That cheap customer can drive you nuts. I mean, how can anyone be that cheap? They can be! Whether it is trying to get you to match an online price or trying to get you to return a product because it was too expensive, cheap customers are here to stay. 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...

May 12, 202219 minSeason 6Ep. 883

Don’t be Lazy on Your Pool Route

Send us a text It is normal to get a little lazy out there on your pool route. Everything that I talk about in this episode I have been guilty of. But laziness will always lead to more work and more problems. 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&...

May 11, 202219 minSeason 6Ep. 882

How the Drought Will Affect Your Pool Service

Send us a text The drought is here on the West coast and it might be here to stay for years to come. Usually, a drought cycle will last 4-5 years and it affects your pool service business in many off-hand ways if not directly. I go over some things to be aware of in a drought environment and some local regulations that may affect you and your business. Leslie’s Pro: Pool Service Pro, open a Wholesale account today! Customer referrals, free cleaner repairs, free water testing, open 7-days a week....

May 10, 202219 minSeason 6Ep. 881

Pool Surface Skimming Help – Devices to Make Your Life Easier

Send us a text There is nothing worse than a pool with a lot of surface debris. The skimmer gets impacted and much of the debris ends up on the pool floor. But there is help for you and I will go over several devices to make your surface skimming a thing of the past. Well, almost. 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. h...

May 09, 202223 minSeason 6Ep. 880

How to Insulate Your Business From a Recession

Send us a text The talk today is all about a pullback in the economy. The pool industry is somewhat recession-proof but you can actually take steps to insulate your business from any type of economic downturn. 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&amp...

May 06, 202221 minSeason 6Ep. 879

Pool Business Matrix

Send us a text Do you have everything in place to start your pool business? Or maybe you are already well on your way and have been in business for awhile but are missing one of these elements. Do you have a good pool business matrix set up to grow and market your pool service company? 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 Provid...

May 05, 202220 minSeason 6Ep. 878

Are you making a “Real” profit in your pool service business?

Send us a text It can be difficult sometimes to tell if your business is making a profit or not. With floating expenses and personal expenses are you truly making a profit in your business? 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&amp...

May 04, 202222 minSeason 6Ep. 877

Will Prices Ever Drop?

Send us a text If you haven’t been living under a rock for the last two years you know that the pool industry has seen inflation upwards of 120% on some products. Will the prices ever come back down or is this the new normal? 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_med...

May 03, 202219 minSeason 6Ep. 876

Add More Chlorine Bro!

Send us a text If you are trying to turn a cloudy or green pool around the problem might be that you are not adding enough chlorine. How much chlorine do you need? More than you probably think. 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...

May 02, 202224 minSeason 6Ep. 875

How Many Pools Can You Clean in One Day?

Send us a text This is probably the most asked question and one that is very difficult to answer because of all of the variables, some out of your control. But I give it a shot based on my experience on my 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&...

Apr 29, 202221 minSeason 6Ep. 874

The First Impression in Everything in Business

Send us a text You may buy into the idea that you shouldn’t judge a book by its cover. But in reality that is what we all do. Make your first impression count. 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_campaign=spll Support the...

Apr 28, 202218 minSeason 6Ep. 873

Flate Rate vs Itemized Billing for your Pool Service

Send us a text There are basically two effective billing methods. A flat-rate white glove type method and a more itemized method where many things are billed to the client separately. Which one should you use? 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&amp...

Apr 27, 202221 minSeason 6Ep. 872

Generic Robotic Cleaners VS the Major Manufacturer Robotic Cleaners

Send us a text How do generic branded robotic cleaners stack up against the big two in the industry? The big two are Polaris and Dolphin. I’ve tested many generic cleaners and also the cleaners from the Big Two and I give you my take here. 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...

Apr 26, 202220 minSeason 6Ep. 871

Pentair IntelliFlo VS Pump Hacks & Tips

Send us a text The Pentair IntelliFlo VS and the Sta-Rite IntelliPro VS pumps are probably the most popular VS pumps on the market today. I go over some tips and hacks for you to keep everything running smoothly. 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&...

Apr 25, 202223 minSeason 6Ep. 870

How To Know If a Swimming Pool Product is Good?

Send us a text I have done a lot of Beta testing in my day and I film a lot of new products for my YouTube Channel as well. I go over some practical ways you can test products out for yourself on your pool service 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=r...

Apr 22, 202219 minSeason 6Ep. 869

When to Refer Work Out on Your Pool Route

Send us a text There is a logical limit to what you can do and when you should refer the job out to another pool company. I go over some common misconceptions for you and why referring work out is a good idea in the long run. 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_med...

Apr 21, 202219 minSeason 6Ep. 868
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