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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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Episodes

HOA Pools are Great!

Send us a text What are the best commercial pool service accounts? You may be surprised but HOA complexes with a pool are one of the best. 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 Sho...

Jul 26, 202319 minSeason 7Ep. 1197

Why You Should Hire A Pool Service Company

Send us a text You can certainly maintain your swimming pool if you have the time and know-how. But hiring a pool service pro may be the way to go and I outline some key benefits 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/commercial-services.html/?utm_medium=referral&utm_source=spll&...

Jul 25, 202320 minSeason 7Ep. 1196

Salt System Not Working

Send us a text If you find your saltwater generator is not working, here are some simple things to check. One of these is probably the issue. 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 ...

Jul 24, 202325 minSeason 7Ep. 1195

How to Take a Vacation as a Pool Service Pro

Send us a text Everyone needs time off and taking time off is always a big question I get asked. How do you explain this to your customers and how can you take the full 4 weeks off that I recommend? 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...

Jul 21, 202318 minSeason 7Ep. 1194

Carry These Spare Parts on Your Pool Route

Send us a text Going back and forth to your supplier for spare parts is a real drain on your time. I go over some essential spare parts that should be on your service truck to avoid this. 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&u...

Jul 20, 202321 minSeason 7Ep. 1193

Effective Ways to Add Borates to Your Pool

Send us a text Adding borates to your pool is simple and easy. It may look complex but in the end, it is pretty simple. I walk you though the steps 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.html/?utm_medium=referral&utm_source=spll&utm_campaign=spll Support the Pool ...

Jul 19, 202318 minSeason 7Ep. 1192

Which Vehicle is Best for Pool Service?

Send us a text So which is better for pool service, a truck or a van? A full-size truck or a compact truck? Or simply a car with a trailer? I go over this 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&utm_campaign=spl...

Jul 18, 202321 minSeason 7Ep. 1191

Summer Pool Care Tips & Tricks

Send us a text Summer is the most complex time of the year when it comes to pool service. There are a lot of elements that affect your pool care and in the Summer these are amplified. Following these steps in the Summer will make for easy pool care. 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...

Jul 17, 202324 minSeason 7Ep. 1190

Best of Bob Lowry: What is a PPM Anyway?

Send us a text What is a PPM and why is that measurement used in the swimming pool industry? Bob Lowry unpacks this 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_source=spll&utm_campaign=spll Support the Pool Guy Podcas...

Jul 14, 202317 minSeason 7Ep. 1189

Best of Bob Lowry: Hot Tub Care

Send us a text Hot tubs can be a real pain to maintain. In fact, they can be harder to maintain than a full-size swimming pool. Bob Lowry goes over hot tub care for you in today's “Best of Bob Lowry.” 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...

Jul 13, 202318 minSeason 7Ep. 1188

Best of Bob Lowry: Different Chlorine Types and Which is Best

Send us a text There are a few different chlorine types out there and Bob Lowry touches on each type and why one may be better than the rest. 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 ...

Jul 12, 202315 minSeason 7Ep. 1187

Best of Bob Lowry: Is High CYA Really a Problem?

Send us a text Is having really high cyanuric acid levels in a pool a problem? Bob Lowry goes over why maintaining a pool with very high CYA levels is a cause for concern. 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...

Jul 11, 202316 minSeason 7Ep. 1186

Best of Bob Lowry: Benefits of Adding Borates to your Pool

Send us a text Are borates an end-all cure-all for your swimming pool care? They certainly help in making your pool care easier and in today’s Best of Bob Lowry, Bob goes over why he thinks borates are so effective. 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...

Jul 10, 202326 minSeason 7Ep. 1185

Stay In Your Lane - Do Less and Accomplish More!

Send us a text Only doing a few specific things with excellence can be the difference between a profitable business and one that is floundering. Try to limit your services to those you do best. 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...

Jul 07, 202317 minSeason 7Ep. 1184

Is Offering Tiered Pool Service a Good Option?

Send us a text The landscape of pool service has changed over the years and offering tiered services may be a good way to get your foot in the door. Gone are the days of only offering full service as inflation has priced many out of the market. 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...

Jul 06, 202320 minSeason 7Ep. 1183

Those Pesky Problem Pools

Send us a text There are loads of problems you will face every day out on your pool route from simply being able to access the pool without climbing over junk to customers who complain about everything you do. 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...

Jul 05, 202318 minSeason 7Ep. 1182

Dogs and Your Swimming Pool

Send us a text Dogs can cause a lot of trouble with your pool care from just getting into the yars to swimming in the pool each day and messing up the pool chemistry. I go over some tips on dealing with the dogs on 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/?u...

Jul 04, 202318 minSeason 7Ep. 1181

When to Add Salt to Your Swimming Pool

Send us a text Adding salt to a pool seems simple enough. But there are several guidelines to doing it successfully and I outline those 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/commercial-services.html/?utm_medium=referral&utm_source=spll&utm_campaign=spll Support the Pool Guy ...

Jul 03, 202324 minSeason 7Ep. 1180

Pool Pro Invest Now!

Send us a text If you haven’t started investing you are too late. I know that sounds harsh but it is the reality. Start today or you might be cleaning pools into your 80’s. 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=spl...

Jun 30, 202318 minSeason 7Ep. 1179

Dealing with Heavy Debris Pools

Send us a text Heavy debris pools can be a real pain. Sometimes they are unavoidable. Here is a proven method of living with one on your 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=referral&utm_source=spll&utm_campaign=spll Support the Pool Gu...

Jun 29, 202318 minSeason 7Ep. 1178

Being Efficient Out on Your Pool Route

Send us a text Part of being efficient out on your pool route is being fast at what you do. But being fast does not mean what you might assume. I go over ways to increase your efficiency out 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...

Jun 28, 202320 minSeason 7Ep. 1177

Backwashing Tips and Common Issues

Send us a text Backwashing a D.E. or Sand Filter can be a bit of a mystery if you have never done it before. I walk you through the process and also offer tips and ways to solve common 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&utm_source=spl...

Jun 27, 202319 minSeason 7Ep. 1176

Low and High Pool Filter PSI

Send us a text Having low or high filter PSI can indicate several issues with your swimming pool’s filtration system. I go over some reasons you have both low and high filter PSI. 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_campa...

Jun 26, 202325 minSeason 7Ep. 1175

Are You Spinning Your Wheels Out There?

Send us a text Are you making a profit in your pool service business or are you just out there “spinning your wheels?” I go over ways you can tell if you are or not. 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 Suppo...

Jun 23, 202318 minSeason 7Ep. 1174

Taking on a Pool with Existing Stains

Send us a text Taking on a new pool that has existing stains can be challenging. The customer may have high expectations on your ability to remove them and it is your job to bring reality to them. 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...

Jun 22, 202319 minSeason 7Ep. 1173

Expand your Pool Service Route

Send us a text Want to expand your pool service route rapidly? I go over some tried and true tips on how to do just that. 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 Sponsors! HASA ...

Jun 21, 202320 minSeason 7Ep. 1172

Why Brushing a Pool is Important

Send us a text Brushing a pool can make a real difference out there on your pool route. I go over why brushing can prevent algae blooms and give a pool that overall clean look. 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...

Jun 20, 202318 minSeason 7Ep. 1171

Swimming Pool Skimmer Issues

Send us a text There are a number of issues that can arise centered around your swimming pool skimmer. I go over some of the more common issues 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&utm_campaign=spll Support the Pool G...

Jun 19, 202325 minSeason 7Ep. 1170

Answering Your YouTube Questions Volume 7

Send us a text I cover questions ranging from how exactly a suction side cleaner works, rebuilding a DE filter the easy way, clear water but itchy skin, and 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/?utm_medium=referral&utm_source=spll&utm_campaign=spll Support ...

Jun 16, 202318 minSeason 7Ep. 1169

Suction Side Cleaner Not Moving

Send us a text When your suction side cleaner stops moving it can be frustrating. But there are only a handful of reasons why it is a brick on the bottom of your pool and not to worry, these tips will get it moving again. 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=...

Jun 15, 202317 minSeason 7Ep. 1168
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