Send us a text Cal Hypo tablets are great because they contain zero Cyanuric Acid. But switching does require a little thought, and I go over a roadmap to switching to Cal Hypo. 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...
Apr 03, 2024•17 min•Season 8Ep. 1377
Send us a text Are all Trichlor tablets created equal? The clear answer is no, and if you have been doing this for as long as I have, you have used some inferior tablets at one time or another. 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...
Apr 02, 2024•18 min•Season 8Ep. 1376
Send us a text The industry is sometimes overly focused on chemistry and balancing your pool water, which is delicate and essential. However, we cannot overlook filtration and circulation. All three work in tandem. 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=referra...
Apr 01, 2024•24 min•Season 8Ep. 1375
Send us a text I am reminded almost weekly in conversations with others that they won’t be able to retire comfortably. Even more so if you run a small business with no pension or retirement fund. I go over some ways to plan your exit strategy so you can retire with dignity. 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://...
Mar 29, 2024•18 min•Season 8Ep. 1374
Send us a text Saving money on chlorine is easy if you can stretch out the chlorine in your pool and make it last longer. I will go over some ways to make the chlorine in your pool last. 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...
Mar 28, 2024•18 min•Season 8Ep. 1373
Send us a text There are always questions about how PoolRx works with chlorine types and other enhancers. Fred covers 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. https://lesliespool.com/commercial-services.html/?utm_medium=referral&utm_source=spll&utm_campaign=spll Support the...
Mar 27, 2024•20 min•Season 8Ep. 1372
Send us a text The benefits of PoolRx are reduced chlorine use by up to even 50% and no algae issues in a pool. But how do you sell customers on PoolRx, and when would you sell them a Booster? Fred goes 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/?ut...
Mar 26, 2024•17 min•Season 8Ep. 1371
Send us a text Fred Schweer of PoolRx goes over the use of PoolRx and how it can save you money on chemical use. He goes over sizing and which PoolRx unit would be best for your 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_c...
Mar 25, 2024•25 min•Season 8Ep. 1370
Send us a text It’s easy to do things that are over the top in business. When is good enough good enough? I go over some ways to temper down the perfectionist side in all of us. 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...
Mar 22, 2024•18 min•Season 8Ep. 1369
Send us a text Many of us lack business skills when starting in the pool service industry. I review some of the ones we start off lacking and how to improve these essential skills. 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...
Mar 21, 2024•18 min•Season 8Ep. 1368
Send us a text What are the advantages and disadvantages of manually vacuuming a pool? What are the advantages of using a Professional Vacuum system? I compare on contrast both methods 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...
Mar 20, 2024•18 min•Season 8Ep. 1367
Send us a text As a business owner you are also a customer service representative and deal with complaints on a regular basis. How you handle customer complaints can make you a premier pool service company or put you out of 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/...
Mar 19, 2024•19 min•Season 8Ep. 1366
Send us a text I go over the different chlorine types in detail so that you can make an informed decision on which sanitizer is best for your 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 Support the Pool Guy Po...
Mar 18, 2024•24 min•Season 8Ep. 1365
Send us a text This is a question I get asked all the time, “Do I need a Vacuum System?” The answer is yes and no and I will 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=spll Support the Poo...
Mar 15, 2024•18 min•Season 8Ep. 1364
Send us a text Getting started is the biggest hurdle with Real Estate investing and I go over some ways you can get started in Real Estate Investing. 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 ...
Mar 14, 2024•17 min•Season 8Ep. 1363
Send us a text You can’t clean pools forever; the earlier you start planning for some passive income, the better. I go over some ways you can invest and focus on my primary area of expertise, Real Estate investing. 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=referra...
Mar 13, 2024•17 min•Season 8Ep. 1362
Send us a text Does your saltwater pool have very high chlorine and pH during the season? If so, you are not alone. I go over some ways to combat both. 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...
Mar 12, 2024•19 min•Season 8Ep. 1361
Send us a text What are some of the common problems of a Saltwater System? I go over some of these and the solutions 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_campaign=spll Support the Pool Guy Podcast Show Sponsors! H...
Mar 11, 2024•24 min•Season 8Ep. 1360
Send us a text There are some very good reasons why a pool should be drained. I go over several of them 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&utm_source=spll&utm_campaign=spll Support the Pool Guy Podcast Show Sponsors! HASA http...
Mar 08, 2024•17 min•Season 8Ep. 1359
Send us a text In this podcast , I go through many questions, including how many chemicals to add, automatic suction side cleaners and set RPM, 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 the Pool ...
Mar 07, 2024•18 min•Season 8Ep. 1358
Send us a text Charging the right amount in your pool service business can make the difference between making money and just spinning your wheels out there. I go over some basics of price setting for your services. 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=referra...
Mar 06, 2024•18 min•Season 8Ep. 1357
Send us a text Increasing your prices can sometimes seem daunting and many pool pros fear that they might lose clients. I go over some smart ways to raise your rates and keep all or most of your clients. 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...
Mar 05, 2024•18 min•Season 8Ep. 1356
Send us a text There are some things that you don’t want to do to your swimming pool, and I call these “Extreme mistakes.” A swimming pool is a huge investment and an asset so avoid doing these things at all cost! 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...
Mar 04, 2024•24 min•Season 8Ep. 1355
Send us a text I got my hands on a new updated Bottom Feeder for 2024, and there are some minor changes, but a significant change in the battery. I will go over these changes in detail 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&utm_source...
Mar 01, 2024•18 min•Season 8Ep. 1354
Send us a text I recently did a podcast with Skimmer, and we discussed their in-depth “Stare of the Industry 2024 Report.” I go over the nine top takeaways from the report. 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 Su...
Feb 29, 2024•19 min•Season 8Ep. 1353
Send us a text Many times you are actually better off passing on a job because at the end you really won’t make any money on it. What should be the main focus of your pool service business? 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...
Feb 28, 2024•17 min•Season 8Ep. 1352
Send us a text Time is, of course, money, and I offer many time-saving tips for you here. Speed up your day by implementing these easy-to-do things. 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...
Feb 27, 2024•18 min•Season 8Ep. 1351
Send us a text What is my go-to water tester? I have several, actually, and depending on the situation, one or the other will be that pool’s go-to water tester. 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...
Feb 26, 2024•22 min•Season 8Ep. 1350
Send us a text Everyone has heard the term backwashing a filter, but what does that mean, and what is the process exactly? I go over backwashing and offer some tips to help you, especially if you are new to the industry. 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...
Feb 23, 2024•19 min•Season 8Ep. 1349
Send us a text I review some noises you don’t want to hear on your pool route. It's a humorous but honest take on some unpleasant noises. 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 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...
Feb 22, 2024•17 min•Season 8Ep. 1348
