Send us a text In this Best of Bob Lowry, we discuss the different pool water testing methods and which would be best 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 Podcast Show Sponsors! ...
Jun 26, 2024•19 min•Season 8Ep. 1437
Send us a text In this Best of Bob Lowry, I talk to Bob Lowry about Nitrates and Phosphates in a swimming 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 Podcast Show Sponsors! HASA https://bi...
Jun 25, 2024•12 min•Season 8Ep. 1436
Send us a text There are four types of automatic cleaners, and I go over them here for you. Each type is more or less regional, but you should know all four types if you do pool service. This is a general overview. 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...
Jun 24, 2024•25 min•Season 8Ep. 1435
Send us a text Black Algae can be very scary to deal with. If left untreated, it can spread quickly in a pool and is very unsightly. I go over some treatment methods for Black Algae. 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...
Jun 21, 2024•17 min•Season 8Ep. 1434
Send us a text Some pools will develop a small amount of algae no matter what you seem to do. I have some reasons for this and ways to treat spot 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 Support ...
Jun 20, 2024•18 min•Season 8Ep. 1433
Send us a text Using your business skills effectively can mean a more focused business and a more profitable one as well. Learn some ways to turn your skills into money effectively. 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...
Jun 19, 2024•18 min•Season 8Ep. 1432
Send us a text What are the best ways to land a bid and ensure you are not wasting time? I go over some effective ways to land almost every bid. 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...
Jun 18, 2024•19 min•Season 8Ep. 1431
Send us a text There are quite a few myths and misconceptions about swimming pool care. I unpack some of the more common ones 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 Sh...
Jun 17, 2024•24 min•Season 8Ep. 1430
Send us a text Here are more things you want to avoid doing on your pool route. Already made these mistakes? Join the club. 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! HAS...
Jun 14, 2024•17 min•Season 8Ep. 1429
Send us a text Is the Aiper Scuba S1 Pro the best cordless cleaner on the market today? What happened to the Hayward Trivac 500? Why does my Intermatic Timer die after only 2 years now 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=spl...
Jun 13, 2024•18 min•Season 8Ep. 1428
Send us a text With some new improvements with their P3X Pole, specifically the Lever lock Retro Fit Kit, is Primate Pool Tools the top for carbon fiber poles? It’s a matter of debate, but you can’t go wrong with buying a Primate 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.htm...
Jun 12, 2024•17 min•Season 8Ep. 1427
Send us a text Being new to the industry means you will make a lot of mistakes. I will review some common mistakes to avoid in the field and your overall business plan. 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 Su...
Jun 11, 2024•19 min•Season 8Ep. 1426
Send us a text I just finished a video on this, and I thought it would be good to expand on some of the simplified material from the video. Controlling pH and adjusting it up and down is complex and challenging. 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&a...
Jun 10, 2024•24 min•Season 8Ep. 1425
Send us a text You can get injured or, at the very least, get a whiff of some very toxic chemicals if you are not careful out in the field. Improper storage can also lead to a lot of problems. Listen to learn how to stay safe when working with pool chemicals. 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...
Jun 07, 2024•18 min•Season 8Ep. 1424
Send us a text It takes a bit of effort, but doing some math on everything related to your business can be eye-opening, and you can actually see where sometimes thousands of dollars are lost. 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&a...
Jun 06, 2024•18 min•Season 8Ep. 1423
Send us a text Corded robotic pool cleaners will still have a decent market share because they still offer features not found in cordless cleaners. But that is for you to decide and is case by case really. 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 05, 2024•19 min•Season 8Ep. 1422
Send us a text There are so many cordless robotic pool cleaner choices now, with more coming out every year and, in some cases, every month. Which ones are good, and is it time to pick one up if you have been on the fence? 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 04, 2024•20 min•Season 8Ep. 1421
Send us a text Speed is everything in the game if you are a pool pro and do 70-80 full-size filters every 4-6 months. I go over some ways to speed up your day while out cleaning pool filters. 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&a...
Jun 03, 2024•26 min•Season 8Ep. 1420
Send us a text It’s fine if a pool has a problem that directly resulted from something you failed to do. Like treating algae the day you see it, or maybe you forgot to add chlorine to a pool. But trouble coming your way from outside sources can be very frustrating. 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...
May 31, 2024•18 min•Season 8Ep. 1419
Send us a text I’ve made some big and small mistakes on my pool route. Here are some things to avoid doing 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_source=spll&utm_campaign=spll Support the Pool Guy Podcast Show Sponsors! H...
May 30, 2024•19 min•Season 8Ep. 1418
Send us a text It’s nice to have a premium truck and all of the equipment that goes with a premium pool service set up. But is it all necessary when you start 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=spll Support...
May 29, 2024•17 min•Season 8Ep. 1417
Send us a text There is a time to throw in the towel when you face a time-consuming problem on your pool route. We are naturally “fixers,” so here is a clear and concise rule of thumb to follow when enough is enough. 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=refer...
May 28, 2024•18 min•Season 8Ep. 1416
Send us a text I sat down with Niki Acosta and Justine Rae of SKIMMER, and we went over their new pool pro community called The Pool Deck. This new online community was developed just for pool pros to connect and learn, share information, and elevate 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://lesliespoo...
May 27, 2024•30 min•Season 8Ep. 1415
Send us a text There are days when it is hot and days when it is blazing hot out. I review some ways to deal with extreme heat 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 Pod...
May 24, 2024•16 min•Season 8Ep. 1414
Send us a text The VacDaddy has been around for a few years now, and I think this latest generation of the VacDaddy is the best version yet. I am calling it the VacDaddy Version 2.0. 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...
May 23, 2024•17 min•Season 8Ep. 1413
Send us a text It can be something you don’t think about, but everyone has a limit in what they do, and sometimes, in your work, you reach a limit as well. How do you prevent burnout and overwork? I go over some proven methods that I have used. 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...
May 22, 2024•18 min•Season 8Ep. 1412
Send us a text Trichlor tablets have a lot of great benefits, but anything good also has some drawbacks. I unpack Trichlor tablets 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_source=spll&utm_campaign=spll Support...
May 21, 2024•19 min•Season 8Ep. 1411
Send us a text Saltwater pools are great, but some things can cause you some trouble. I review some common troubles you run into as a pool pro and homeowner. 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...
May 20, 2024•23 min•Season 8Ep. 1410
Send us a text If you don’t invest now, you must work forever. It’s not a pretty thought, but unless you start investing your money, you cannot retire. 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...
May 17, 2024•21 min•Season 8Ep. 1409
Send us a text Pool timers are something that a lot of new pool pros struggle with. I will go over some of the common issues with the Intermatic Timers 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 ll Su...
May 16, 2024•22 min•Season 8Ep. 1408
