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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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Best of Bob Lowry #8 Constant High Ph

Send us a text Battling a pool with constantly high pH is no fun but very common. Bob Lowry goes over some ways to counter this and keep the pH at least manageable. 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 Suppor...

Dec 28, 202220 minSeason 6Ep. 1047

Best of Bob Lowry #7 Commercial vs Residential Pools

Send us a text So what is the main difference between a Commercial pool and a residential pool? Bob Lowry unpacks this for you and explains why Commercial pools can be a lot more work to maintain. 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 27, 202223 minSeason 6Ep. 1046

Best Swimming Pool Filter of 2022

Send us a text Picking the top pool filter is a tough task since there are a ton of factors to consider. Not only are there three different filter types, but there are a lot of brands to choose between. Here is my take on the best pool filter of 2022. 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/commerc...

Dec 26, 202228 minSeason 6Ep. 1045

Best Suction Cleaner of 2022

Send us a text Which is the top suction cleaner of 2022? Is there a clear winner in this category? I think there is and today I crown the new suction cleaner champ! 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 Suppor...

Dec 23, 202221 minSeason 6Ep. 1044

Vacuum System with Or Without a Cart? Which is Better

Send us a text Is it better to get a vacuum system with or without the service cart? What are the advantages of each of these configurations? Which do I prefer? I answer these and more 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...

Dec 22, 202217 minSeason 6Ep. 1043

Hype or Real? SkimDoctor 2.0 & PoolSkim

Send us a text Help with surface skimming is a must when you encounter a heavy debris pool. But does the SkimDoctor 2.0 or the PoolSkim actually work? Find out in today’s episode of Hype or Real! 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=sp...

Dec 21, 202217 minSeason 6Ep. 1042

How to Take 4 Weeks Off Each Year in Your Pool Service Business

Send us a text Ever have a customer question your time off or ask why you missed a service week? Here is how I explain it to them and it is something you can easily implement on your route if you haven’t already. 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&...

Dec 20, 202217 minSeason 6Ep. 1041

The Best Salt System of 2022

Send us a text It’s tough to pick the best of anything as every product has pros and cons and there is no perfect product. But I give it a shot and in today’s podcast I pick the best Salt system 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=spl...

Dec 19, 202221 minSeason 6Ep. 1040

Gas Heater VS an Electric Heat Pump Which is Better at Heating a Pool or Spa?

Send us a text Which is better, a gas heater or an electric-powered heat pump? I go over the pros and cons of each 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&utm_campaign=spll Support the Pool Guy Podcast Show Sp...

Dec 16, 202217 minSeason 6Ep. 1039

Buying a Partial Pool Route

Send us a text Buying a partial pool route of 20 pools can be a great way to get started in the industry or even better a great way to expand your current pool route. I go over the ins and outs of buying a partial 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_med...

Dec 15, 202219 minSeason 6Ep. 1038

How to Drop Bad Service Accounts Without Losing Any Money

Send us a text Everyone has a stinker account. One that takes up your time out on your route and your mental time when you are not even cleaning that pool. Just thinking about that pool is depressing. But what if you could unload that pool and not lose any money and in fact gain money and time? Listen today to find out how. 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 becom...

Dec 14, 202216 minSeason 6Ep. 1037

How BWT Robotic Cleaners and Portable Vacuums can Help the Pool Pro with Sean McDermott of BWT

Send us a text If you are thinking about selling robotic pool cleaners to your clients now is a good time. Robotic pool cleaners are much more advanced now than ever before and BWT offers a line-up of some new lightweight cleaners as well as some battery-operated leaf vacuums. Sean McDermott goes over this and more for you. Sean McDermott Director of Sales US https://www.linkedin.com/in/sean-mcd-bwt/ BWT’s social media profiles include: https://www.facebook.com/BWTPoolus https://www.instagram.co...

Dec 13, 202219 minSeason 6Ep. 1036

Benefits of Robotic Pool Cleaners with Sean McDermott of BWT

Send us a text I talk to Sean McDermott the Director of US sales at BWT and we go over some of their new robotic pool cleaners that are hitting the US market as well as how robotic pool cleaning technology has advanced over the years. Sean McDermott Director of Sales US https://www.linkedin.com/in/sean-mcd-bwt/ BWT’s social media profiles include: https://www.facebook.com/BWTPoolus https://www.instagram.com/bwtpoolus/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/bwt-pool-us https://www.bwt.com/en/shop/Pool-...

Dec 12, 202228 minSeason 6Ep. 1035

Best Of Bob Lowry #6 – Preventing Algae

Send us a text It’s good to hear Bob Lowry’s voice again. It has been just over a year now since his passing. Here Bob talks about how you can prevent algae 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-services.html/?utm_medium=referral&utm_source=spll&utm_campaign=spll Sup...

Dec 09, 202214 minSeason 6Ep. 1034

Multi-Tork Socket Set – Save Time on Your Filter Cleaning!

Send us a text The Multi-Tork socket set is a great time saver out on your pool route. You can shave off a good 3-5 minutes per filter and over the course of just one filter cleaning period pay for the cordless drill as well as the socket sets. 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-ser...

Dec 08, 202216 minSeason 6Ep. 1033

Setting a Swimming Pool VS Pump Run-time and Speeds (RPM)

Send us a text What is the ideal run-time and RPM for a VS pool pump? That varies and there are a lot of factors to consider like pool size and time of year. 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 P...

Dec 07, 202218 minSeason 6Ep. 1032

VS Pool Pump Tips, Tricks & User Error

Send us a text There are a lot of cases where user error comes into play with a VS pump. Plus all of the other common issues you will face with any pump. I unpack these 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. https://lesliespool.com/commercial-services.html/?utm_medium=referral&utm...

Dec 06, 202217 minSeason 6Ep. 1031

My Pick for the Best VS Pool Pump

Send us a text Which VS pump is the best? The question should be which VS pump is the best for you and your pool set-up. I go over the best VS pump and the answer may surprise 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&utm_camp...

Dec 05, 202225 minSeason 6Ep. 1030

Routines are an Essential Part of Business

Send us a text Doing the same thing and arriving at your stops on the same day and time is a great way to build a consistent routine. This will build trust with your clients and also keep you on task and prevent mistakes. 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=...

Dec 02, 202217 minSeason 6Ep. 1029

Some Pools to Steer Clear Of

Send us a text Here are a few pools that I just would not take onto service. They can have a number of issues and some may not be obvious at the time. Here are some things to look for. 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_...

Dec 01, 202217 minSeason 6Ep. 1028

Red Flag Customers

Send us a text Spotting a problem customer before they are your customer is an art form learned from experience. Your gut feeling about someone might be right. Here are some red flags to look for when dealing with new 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/?utm_...

Nov 30, 202218 minSeason 6Ep. 1027

Handling Aggressive and Friendly Dogs on Your Pool Route

Send us a text There are two kinds of dogs that you need to worry about. Those dogs that are so aggressive that they need to be locked up before you arrive and then on the other spectrum dogs that won’t let you do any work because they just want your constant attention. 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://lesl...

Nov 29, 202217 minSeason 6Ep. 1026

The 2023 Pool Season, Will It be a Carbon Copy of 2022?

Send us a text So long 2022 and hello 2023 pool season. Will 2023 be any different than 2022? I think there will be little difference but I could be wrong. 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 Poo...

Nov 28, 202225 minSeason 6Ep. 1025

Real or Hype: The Primate Pool Pole

Send us a text Is a $230 pool pole worth the money? Is a carbon fiber pool just a marketing tool? Find out what I think about the Primate Pool Pole. 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 P...

Nov 25, 202217 minSeason 6Ep. 1024

Do You Love Doing Pool Service?

Send us a text Loving what you do is something that many people strive for in life. Many don’t really love their profession but if you do pool service there are a lot of things to like and many things to love about the profession. 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/?ut...

Nov 24, 202219 minSeason 6Ep. 1023

Hayward Navigator & Pool Vac V-Flex an Underrated Cleaner

Send us a text Can the Hayward Navigator/Pool Vac be Underrated? Well at least one version of this cleaner is and that is the V-Flex version. There is a real difference between the V-Flex and the fixed turbine version and I go over that here 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/commerci...

Nov 23, 202219 minSeason 6Ep. 1022

Should You Service Pools in the Rain?

Send us a text How much rain is too much rain? And what happens if it is raining for 2-weeks in a row? I go over these rainy-day questions and more for you so you can decide what to do on those rainy 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/commercial-services.html/?utm_medium=referral&utm...

Nov 22, 202219 minSeason 6Ep. 1021

Pool Guy Investing Advice: Do It Now!

Send us a text Take my advice for what it is worth. I am not a licensed financial advisor but I have been investing in Real Estate for the last 21 years and have some real practical investing experience. 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...

Nov 21, 202224 minSeason 6Ep. 1020

Confession, I Don’t Carry a Pool Vacuum Hose on my Truck

Send us a text How can I clean pools on my route if I don’t carry a 50 ft pool vacuum hose? I will go over how I service pools and don’t even carry a pool hose. 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 th...

Nov 18, 202218 minSeason 6Ep. 1019

Get Some Good Cleaning Equipment Bro!

Send us a text Your cleaning equipment can make your day enjoyable or frustrating. Having the proper equipment has always been my mantra and I will go over my prime choices for you for premium pool equipment. 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 17, 202220 minSeason 6Ep. 1018
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