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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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Thinking About Commercial Pool Service?

Send us a text If you are thinking about doing some commercial pools I go over some of the negatives as well as the positives for you here. That way you will 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&utm_source=spll&utm_...

Feb 21, 202419 minSeason 8Ep. 1347

Some Chemical Handling and Storage

Send us a text Most of the chemicals we use in pool service can be very hazardous. Here are some ways to stay safe out there 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/?utm_medium=referral&utm_source=spll&utm_campaign=spll Support the Pool Guy Podca...

Feb 20, 202418 minSeason 8Ep. 1346

Rain and More Rain!

Send us a text Rain is becoming an emerging problem in my area of California. We never really thought of it much since we have been in a drought for several years. But it is affect us now more than ever and other regions of the country 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-ser...

Feb 19, 202424 minSeason 8Ep. 1345

Pool Pro and Taxes

Send us a text When it comes to taxes there can be many layers you need to be aware of and I touch on many of the tax issues that I am often asked about. A good CPA is of course a must. 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...

Feb 16, 202419 minSeason 8Ep. 1344

Answering Your YouTube Questions Volume 11

Send us a text I answer some more of the tough questions I get on YouTube, and I think you can benefit from some of these answers. 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 easy. https://lesliespool.com/commercial-services.html/?utm_medium=referral&utm_source=spll&utm_campaign=spll Support the Pool Guy Podcast Show Sponsors! ...

Feb 15, 202419 minSeason 8Ep. 1343

Should You Get a Polaris 360 Pool Cleaner?

Send us a text The Polaris 360 is one of the most underrated cleaners on the market today. I go over why you may want to use one instead of a suction side cleaner. 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...

Feb 14, 202419 minSeason 8Ep. 1342

Pool Guy and the Law

Send us a text When I was doing this episode, the “Cops” song kept popping up in my mind. But it’s not that kind of issue you will be having, at least not for most of us; it is more like code violations and other things that you will run into 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. Becoming a Leslie’s Preferred Pool Care Provider is fast and easy. https://lesliespool.com/co...

Feb 13, 202420 minSeason 8Ep. 1341

Skimmer: The State of Pool Service 2024

Send us a text I sat down with Jack Nelson and Niki Acosta, and we went in-depth into the report Skimmer produced on the state of the pool service industry in 2024. You will benefit from the information in this report, and we will unpack some of the more significant takeaways from the report. Leslie’s Pro: Pool Service Pro, open a Wholesale account today! Customer referrals, free cleaner repairs, free water testing, open seven days a week. Becoming Leslie’s Preferred Pool Care Provider is fast a...

Feb 12, 202425 minSeason 8Ep. 1340

Low Filter PSI and Some Common Causes Part 2 of 2

Send us a text Having low filter PSI can be caused by a number of reasons. Here I continue going through the list of some common causes and I touch on some bizarre ones 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=referral&utm_source=spll&utm_campaig...

Feb 09, 202418 minSeason 8Ep. 1339

Low Filter PSI and Some Common Causes Part 1 of 2

Send us a text Having a very low pool filter PSI is a common problem that you will encounter on your pool service route. While there are some prevalent causes there are also many uncommon ones. I will go over some here today for you and continue in part two 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://lesliesp...

Feb 08, 202418 minSeason 8Ep. 1338

What is a Micron or Micrometer?

Send us a text Micron ratings are a bit confusing, and they are used for everything from pool filtration to robotic pool cleaners to vacuum bags. What exactly is a micron, and which micron ratings are 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&am...

Feb 07, 202419 minSeason 8Ep. 1337

Having an Automatic Cleaner in Every Pool is Smart!

Send us a text Some pool pros think automatic cleaners will replace them, so they don’t sell them to customers. On the contrary, they not only speed up your day but leave the pools to swim-ready every day. Enhancing your pool service more rather than replacing 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://lesliespo...

Feb 06, 202419 minSeason 8Ep. 1336

What’s Up with The Bottom Feeder? Honest Answers From the Owner Glen Heffernan

Send us a text I sat down with Glen Heffernan the owner and creator of the Bottom Feeder who talked openly about some of the issues that have plagued the Vacuum System over the past year and why this upcoming version of the Bottom Feeder will be the best one yet! 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...

Feb 05, 202430 minSeason 8Ep. 1335

Some Things They Don’t Tell You About VS Pool Pumps

Send us a text Everyone knows the basics of Variable speed pumps. They save you money and energy, but there are some things you will discover when working out in the field that no one told you about. 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...

Feb 02, 202418 minSeason 8Ep. 1334

Duties of a Pool Service Employee

Send us a text When you hire your first employee, what should be his or her duties? I go over some things that you should require of your employee and why, in pool service, your employee is more like a partner than anything. 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_medi...

Feb 01, 202419 minSeason 8Ep. 1333

Are You Ready to Expand Your Business?

Send us a text When you reach a certain level in your pool service business, you think about expanding. But should you grow your pool service or branch off into something else? I discuss bringing on an employee and the best ways to expand. 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...

Jan 31, 202420 minSeason 8Ep. 1332

Metal Stain Treatment

Send us a text Metal treatment can be a tricky business. Will the stain lift off, and is it even a metal stain? How do I remove the metal ions from the pool water? I go over all of this and more for you 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&...

Jan 30, 202420 minSeason 8Ep. 1331

Cartridge Pool Filter Myths

Send us a text Cartridge filters are widely accepted as a good choice as a swimming pool filter. But I still hear these common myths about cartridge filters, which I hope to dispel 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=spl...

Jan 29, 202422 minSeason 8Ep. 1330

How Not to Burn Out

Send us a text Burn Out is a real issue that is faced by many pool service pros. I think the repetitive nature of our job is a contributing factor and I go over ways to prevent burn 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&ut...

Jan 26, 202418 minSeason 8Ep. 1329

What Cleaning Equipment I Would Buy First

Send us a text What premium pool cleaning equipment would I purchase first? There are many great advanced pool service equipment choices like the Riptide SL and carbon fiber poles. So in what order would I suggest you get more advanced 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-s...

Jan 25, 202419 minSeason 8Ep. 1328

The One for One Rule

Send us a text The drop one bad account when you get one good account rule or the “One for One Rule” has been around for decades. I go over some of the finer points of this method to build a premium 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=ref...

Jan 24, 202419 minSeason 8Ep. 1327

Scott Roberts from NPRS on Buying a Partial Route and More!

Send us a text I continue my conversation with Scott Roberts of NPRS and we discuss buying a partial route as well as getting money to buy a pool route and some of the safety nets built into a purchase through National Pool Route Sales (NPRS) 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...

Jan 23, 202425 minSeason 8Ep. 1326

Is Pool Service a Growing Industry? With Scott Roberts of NPRS

Send us a text I sat down with Scott Roberts of National Pool Route Sales (NPRS) and we discussed many topics related to the pool industry. Specifically, is pool service a growing business? We also talked about the ins and outs of purchasing a pool route. https://poolroutesales.com/ 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....

Jan 22, 202429 minSeason 8Ep. 1325

How to Avoid Costly Business Mistakes

Send us a text In business, makes tend to happen when we don’t seek wise counsel. Mistakes tend to happen when we are impulsive. 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...

Jan 19, 202419 minSeason 8Ep. 1324

Fighting Customers Over Pool Pump Runtime

Send us a text It’s the age-old battle in the Summertime with your pool service customers. You want to run the pump longer and they want ot run the pump less to save on energy cost. I go over some logical ways to not fight these battles and the difference between a single speed pump and a VS pump. 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...

Jan 18, 202419 minSeason 8Ep. 1323

Why D.E. Filters Are on the Way Out Part 2 of 2

Send us a text D.E. Filters have been around since the beginning of the swimming pool industry. I believe D.E. filters are older tech and are on their way out. I go over some of the reasons why. 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...

Jan 17, 202416 minSeason 8Ep. 1322

Why D.E. filters Are on the Way Out Part 1 of 2

Send us a text D.E. Filters have been around since the beginning of the swimming pool industry. I believe D.E. filters are older tech and are on their way out. I will go over some of the reasons why. 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...

Jan 16, 202419 minSeason 8Ep. 1321

Common Pool Filter Mistakes

Send us a text A lot of the pool industry focuses their attention on the swimming pool pump and the filter is more or less an afterthought. But your pool filter is one of the most important components of your equipment pad. I go over some common mistakes you can make with your pool 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 Pr...

Jan 15, 202424 minSeason 8Ep. 1320

How to Get Your Customer’s To Pay for Everything

Send us a text Wouldn’t having your customers pay you for everything you add to their pool each week be nice? It can be done. 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! H...

Jan 12, 202419 minSeason 8Ep. 1319

Which Polaris Pressure Cleaner is the Best?

Send us a text Polaris 280 Vs. Polaris 3900 Sport Vs. Polaris Quattro. Which Polaris pressure cleaner do I recommend for your pool? It really depends on a lot of factors, and I go over them 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_s...

Jan 11, 202418 minSeason 8Ep. 1318
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