Send us a text Does the CuLator really remove metals from the pool water? There are a lot of variables that you need to account for and you need a proper testing method. Find out if this product is real or hype. 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...
Nov 16, 2022•18 min•Season 6Ep. 1017
Send us a text Is there a good time and a bad time to start a weekly pool cleaning service? The answer is yes, there is prime time to launch your business or expand your business and there is a bad time as well. Listen to learn more. 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/...
Nov 15, 2022•17 min•Season 6Ep. 1016
Send us a text Servicing pools in cold weather adds a unique wrinkle to pool service. Do you close the pool entirely? How do you deal with the cold weather and cold water? How does the cold weather affect the pool’s chemical use? I go over this and more for you 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. h...
Nov 14, 2022•23 min•Season 6Ep. 1015
Send us a text So which suction cleaner is better? The “Geared” type or the “Bouncing” type? I run down the pros and cons of each one for you here on todays podcast so that you can make an informed decision. 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&u...
Nov 11, 2022•21 min•Season 6Ep. 1014
Send us a text It is said that if you own a business you will lose money. That is true but I think there are ways to prevent loses and I go over some of the things that I did that turned out to lose money for me. 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&...
Nov 10, 2022•19 min•Season 6Ep. 1013
Send us a text There are millions of above ground pools across the nation. But why do so many pool companies pass on them? I go over some of the pros and cons of above ground pools and if you should add them to your 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_m...
Nov 09, 2022•18 min•Season 6Ep. 1012
Send us a text What is so wrong with being the lowest rate in town? Or charging less for services and work to land the job. Under bidding is a slippery slope and can be very damaging to 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_sour...
Nov 08, 2022•18 min•Season 6Ep. 1011
Send us a text When is too much when it comes to price increases? Is there a point where you will price yourself out of the market? I think there is a ceiling and in a lot of areas pool service rates have peaked. This was not of our own doing but a reaction to the crazy inflation in the pool industry itself. 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 Pre...
Nov 07, 2022•25 min•Season 6Ep. 1010
Send us a text Here are some essential tools and products you should have on your service truck. From a rubber mallet to duct tape all of these items can save you out in the field. 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_camp...
Nov 04, 2022•18 min•Season 6Ep. 1009
Send us a text The Polaris 280 is the workhorse of the pressure side cleaners. Not only has it been around for 40-plus years but it is the most popular model in the Polaris lineup. I go over some tips and tricks with the Polaris 280. 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/...
Nov 03, 2022•19 min•Season 6Ep. 1008
Send us a text Another major failure point in a business is a lack of planning. Without a definite plan, your business is destined to fail. I go over some ways you can set up a business plan and avoid this failing point. 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...
Nov 02, 2022•17 min•Season 6Ep. 1007
Send us a text Business failure is part of the risk you take when you start a pool service company. The failure rate can be as high as 50% in 5 years and one of the biggest reasons is simply a lack of funds. I go over ways to avoid this crucial business failure. 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....
Nov 01, 2022•18 min•Season 6Ep. 1006
Send us a text There are many bizarre things that can happen on your pool route. I’ve experienced a lot of them and go over some of the weird and bizarre happenings out in the field. Some or perplexing while others are downright dangerous. 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...
Oct 31, 2022•23 min•Season 6Ep. 1005
Send us a text Installing a suction cleaner at a pool may seem easy. But every pool is a little different and each setup has there particular challenges. I go over some tips when you are connecting a cleaner to the side port as well as to a skimmer of 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...
Oct 28, 2022•20 min•Season 6Ep. 1004
Send us a text The little things mean a lot in business. Not watching out for these small things can put you out of business. I go over some common character issues that can turn clients away. 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&...
Oct 27, 2022•17 min•Season 6Ep. 1003
Send us a text The Spin Tough is a $1,000 water tester is it effective or is it all hype? I go over some reasons why you may want to get a Waterlink Spin Touch and of course some reasons you may not want to as well. 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...
Oct 26, 2022•18 min•Season 6Ep. 1002
Send us a text When the filter PSI is low there are a number of things that could be causing it. I go over some of the more common things that cause low filter PSI and ways to correct it to return the filter pressure to 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_m...
Oct 25, 2022•17 min•Season 6Ep. 1001
Send us a text I want to thank all the listeners of the podcast show for motivating me and allowing me to reach episode 1000. I interview myself, I know a bit weird, and ask how I stay motivated and what goals I set for myself. 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...
Oct 24, 2022•23 min•Season 6Ep. 1000
Send us a text Starting in 2030 California will ban many natural gas-powered appliances. Pool heaters may make it on that list or at the very least having a natural gas line in a home after 2030 may be a thing of the past. What would be the alternative to a gas heater? A Heat Pump. Listen to learn more. 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 Preferre...
Oct 21, 2022•19 min•Season 6Ep. 999
Send us a text Is this Hype or Real? Episode I go over he VacDaddy and the Bottom Feeder. Do these two different vacuum systems work as claimed? 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 Pool Guy Podca...
Oct 20, 2022•19 min•Season 6Ep. 998
Send us a text In my new series Hype or Real? I go over the new Polaris Atlas & Maxx which is the upgrade for the Zodiac MX8 Elite. Are they more effective? I also cover the new AquaStar Filter as well as the Betta 2 Solar Surface cleaner. Do these products really work? 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://...
Oct 19, 2022•20 min•Season 6Ep. 997
Send us a text I cover some of the biggest cons when deciding to enter the pool service industry. I try to offer the pro argument to counter some common con arguments out there. 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_campaig...
Oct 18, 2022•18 min•Season 6Ep. 996
Send us a text It’s no secret that I am a big fan of cartridge filters. But there are cons to every product and I go over the good and bad aspects of cartridge filters for you so that you can make an educated decision if you are thinking about upgrading to one. 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.c...
Oct 17, 2022•23 min•Season 6Ep. 995
Send us a text We deal with a lot of hazardous chemicals out on out route. Some are toxic, others are explosive. I go over tips on staying safe around different pool chemicals 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.com/commercial-services.html/?utm_medium=referral&utm_source=spll&am...
Oct 14, 2022•19 min•Season 6Ep. 994
Send us a text Nation Wide 1099 Ruling Could Make All Workers Employees We already have it on the books in California and this is something that I thought might go national which is the restriction on 1099 employee classification. California has the strictest rules with the “ABC” test which I will unpack for you in todays 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 t...
Oct 13, 2022•16 min•Season 6Ep. 993
Send us a text You have heard the term Free Chlorine, Combined Chlorine, and Total Chlorine? What does each term mean and how do you test for each? I go over the effective testing methods and why your Free Available Chlorine is so important. 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...
Oct 12, 2022•18 min•Season 6Ep. 992
Send us a text The expression couldn’t be more true today in our industry. With 100% inflation and the cost of everything at a peak, the only way to stay profitable is to utilize your time in the best possible way. I offer some tips on how to become the pool pro who does “Splash & Dash with Class.” 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...
Oct 11, 2022•21 min•Season 6Ep. 991
Send us a text Part of your job is to inspect your customer’s pool equipment. You are looking for two things really. A possible problem and what will need to be upgraded in the near future. I go over some of the things you should be looking for at the equipment pad. 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://lesliesp...
Oct 10, 2022•27 min•Season 6Ep. 990
Send us a text Being honest is hard. I will admit it. But being honest at every level of your business will really pay off. I go over some personal examples of when it was tough, to be honest, and some benefits of being a person of character. 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-servi...
Oct 07, 2022•18 min•Season 6Ep. 989
Send us a text LaMotte makes a number of digital testers and they have revamped their line-up for 2023. They also have a new red hard case that looks great and will keep your digital meter safe and secure. 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...
Oct 06, 2022•17 min•Season 6Ep. 988
