Send us a text Making mistakes or having an accident can be avoided. I go over some proven methods for not making those critical 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=referral&utm_source=spll&utm_campaign=spll Support the Pool Guy Podcast Sho...
Jan 10, 2024•19 min•Season 8Ep. 1317
Send us a text In this podcast, I answer your questions ranging from removing a stuck Polaris wall connector to adding borates to your service accounts. 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 ...
Jan 09, 2024•18 min•Season 8Ep. 1316
Send us a text Everything in the swimming pool industry is expensive, but there are some proven ways to save money on your pool care. I review some of the best methods for you here 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_sour...
Jan 08, 2024•25 min•Season 8Ep. 1315
Send us a text There are many options for vacuuming an attached spa on your pool route. I go over most of them for you here so you can make an educated choice. 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...
Jan 05, 2024•18 min•Season 8Ep. 1314
Send us a text Since this is Episode 1313 I thought I would go over some bad luck happenings out on your pool route for you. I’ve experienced most of these myself, so tune in for a fun-filled bad luck episode! 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&...
Jan 04, 2024•19 min•Season 8Ep. 1313
Send us a text Is the New Polaris Maxx or Polaris Atlas better than the usual go-to cleaner, the Hatward PoolCleaner. Also known as the Aquanaut and Pheonix. Let’s find out. 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=sp...
Jan 03, 2024•18 min•Season 8Ep. 1312
Send us a text Cold weather is just part of year-round pool service. But there are some tried and true tricks to stay warm and cozy out on those freezing mornings. 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...
Jan 02, 2024•20 min•Season 8Ep. 1311
Send us a text It can be overwhelming when you think about upgrading your swimming pool pump to a Variable Speed Pump. But it is relatively easy if you follow the method outlined 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_...
Jan 01, 2024•22 min•Season 8Ep. 1310
Send us a text In this Best of the Pool Guy Podcast Show, I talk to Bob Lowry about why some people think Tri Chlor is the most vital chlorine type. 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...
Dec 29, 2023•17 min•Season 7Ep. 1309
Send us a text I talked at length with Scott Petty of Hayward on the Department of Energy’s rules on Variable and Single Speed Pumps. 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 Spo...
Dec 28, 2023•16 min•Season 7Ep. 1308
Send us a text I sat down with Harold Evans of Orenda, and we discussed why the LSI index is vital to swimming pool water balance. 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 Sponso...
Dec 27, 2023•17 min•Season 7Ep. 1307
Send us a text I sit down with Terry Arko and we discuss what actually is a sanitizer. We talk about each chlorine type and why a specific sanitizer level in a swimming pool is 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-services.html/?utm_medium=referral&utm_source=spll&u...
Dec 26, 2023•17 min•Season 7Ep. 1306
Send us a text I sit down with Scott Roberts of National Pool Route Sales, and we discuss getting an employee and ways to find and retain an employee. Leslie’s Pro: Pool Service Pro, open a Wholesale account today! Customer referrals, free cleaner repairs, free water testing, open 7-days a week. Becoming a Leslie’s Preferred Pool Care Provider is fast and easyo you collect money owed df. https://lesliespool.com/commercial-services.html/?utm_medium=referral&utm_source=spll&utm_campaign=sp...
Dec 25, 2023•20 min•Season 7Ep. 1305
Send us a text What were some of the surprises of the 2023 pool season, and what where some of the things that remained the same? I go over the 2023 season in review 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=s...
Dec 22, 2023•20 min•Season 7Ep. 1304
Send us a text There is a difference when you are maintaining a big swimming pool over an average or small size pool. I go over some of the differences for you and how to effectively bid large pools. 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_sourc...
Dec 21, 2023•17 min•Season 7Ep. 1303
Send us a text Pool safety should be paramount if you service pools with small children. You can discuss various layers of safety with your customers to help prevent drowning. 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=...
Dec 20, 2023•19 min•Season 7Ep. 1302
Send us a text How do you collect money owed you to a customer? What if a customer threatens a lawsuit against you? I go over both ends of this discussion 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...
Dec 19, 2023•20 min•Season 7Ep. 1301
Send us a text What were some of the keys to success in a pool service business? I go over what has worked for me for the past 35-plus years of running a 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 Provider. https://lesliespool.com/commercial-services.html/?utm_medium=referral&utm_source=spll&utm_campaign=...
Dec 18, 2023•26 min•Season 7Ep. 1300
Send us a text Underbidding is something that we all do from time to time. It can really hurt your bottom line and over time, cost you thousands of dollars of uncaptured profits. 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_campai...
Dec 15, 2023•19 min•Season 7Ep. 1299
Send us a text The Jandy SpeedSet Controller is a direct replacement for the JEP-R controller which Jandy is fazing out. There are many features that make this the best variable speed pump controller on the market 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.html/?utm_medium=r...
Dec 14, 2023•19 min•Season 7Ep. 1298
Send us a text Boric acid has been used for years to bring a pool’s borate level to 30-50 ppm, but this is the first time a major company has packaged and sold a borate product. I talk about the benefits of adding borates to the pools on your route and why this is a move in the right direction for Natural Chemistry. 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 Lesl...
Dec 13, 2023•18 min•Season 7Ep. 1297
Send us a text Which is better, the Polaris FREEDOM or Dolphin Liberty 200 and 300 cordless robotic pool cleaners? I go over some features of all three of these for you so that you can judge for yourself. 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 12, 2023•19 min•Season 7Ep. 1296
Send us a text After testing and using products in the pool industry for over 30 years I think I can safely say that I know a good pool product when I see one. So, in my opinion, what makes a pool product good? Listen in and find out! 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 11, 2023•25 min•Season 7Ep. 1295
Send us a text I am a big fan of Advantage Manufacturing and their portable filtration systems. I go over the PortaVac 2.0 and Service Cart 2.0 that I reviewed in April of this 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_ca...
Dec 08, 2023•17 min•Season 7Ep. 1294
Send us a text Two very different cleaners came on the market this year. One was a cordless robotic spa cleaner and the other was the 1st new cleaner from Hayward in decades. 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=s...
Dec 07, 2023•18 min•Season 7Ep. 1293
Send us a text In this podcast, I revisit the Skimlite Carbon fiber pole that I tested in March of this year. I will go over some of the features and if you should switch from aluminum to carbon fiber. 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_sou...
Dec 06, 2023•17 min•Season 7Ep. 1292
Send us a text The PoolLab 2.0 or Water Tester in the US market launched in early 2023. I recap why this tester would be a great choice and contrast it with the LaMotte Photometers. 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_cam...
Dec 05, 2023•19 min•Season 7Ep. 1291
Send us a text I am a firm believer that investing and preparing for the future is something that is just not talked about in the swimming pool industry. I review some key investing strategies for you today and a roadmap to investing for your future. 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...
Dec 04, 2023•27 min•Season 7Ep. 1290
Send us a text I am doing a year-in-review round-up of products I reviewed in 2023. The BWT PK Turbo and PK Giant were two new leaf vacuums for 2023, and how did they compare to the Water Tech counterparts? 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...
Dec 01, 2023•19 min•Season 7Ep. 1289
Send us a text In general, vacation time and time off should not be a struggle for your pool service business. I review how you can effectively work 48 weeks and have four weeks off each 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&...
Nov 30, 2023•18 min•Season 7Ep. 1288
