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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

Solving a D.E. Filter Leak

Send us a text Arriving at a pool with D.E. on the floor or a cloudy pool because D.E. is blowing out of the return lines can be frustrating. I go over some common sources of a D.E. leak. 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...

Sep 18, 202418 minSeason 8Ep. 1497

Getting Paid and Collect Money Owed

Send us a text Late payers are a big problem for your business. Also, getting stiffed on a large payment can be very painful for your bottom line. How do you collect late payments and prevent not getting paid for your work? 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_mediu...

Sep 17, 202417 minSeason 8Ep. 1496

Should You Service Vinyl Liner Pools?

Send us a text On the West Coast, in-ground vinyl pools are not very common, and servicing above-ground pools is not something every company is prepared to do. I go over some ins and outs of vinyl pool service. 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...

Sep 16, 202423 minSeason 8Ep. 1495

Those Scary Moments Out on Your Pool Route

Send us a text Since today is Friday the 13th, I reviewed some “scary” things that can happen on your pool route. Prepared to be scared out of your mind or at least mildly amused. 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...

Sep 13, 202419 minSeason 8Ep. 1494

Dead Animals in Your Customer's Pool

Send us a text There is nothing worse than a dead critter in your swimming pool. I reviewed some steps to take and the common dead critters I have encountered over the years. 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...

Sep 12, 202416 minSeason 8Ep. 1493

Employee Issues & Recruiting Successfully

Send us a text Finding an employee is just as hard as keeping one in today's highly competitive environment. I go over both getting and keeping an employee 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=...

Sep 11, 202419 minSeason 8Ep. 1492

Buying and Selling a Partial Route

Send us a text There are some good reasons to purchase a small partial route and some good reasons to sell a portion of your pool service route. I go over both options 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=spll&a...

Sep 10, 202416 minSeason 8Ep. 1491

Common Pool Filter Issues

Send us a text Besides high and low filter PSI, several things can go wrong with your swimming pool filter. I cover some common issues as well as the overall filter lifespan. 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...

Sep 09, 202423 minSeason 8Ep. 1490

Taking Your Foot Off the Gas in Your Business

Send us a text I don’t have a good off or pause switch built into my brain if you are like me. I am wired to keep going at top speed pretty much all the time. This is generally a problem with business owners, so I go over some reasons you may want to slow things down. 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://leslie...

Sep 06, 202417 minSeason 8Ep. 1489

Answering your YouTube Questions Volume #18

Send us a text Today, I answered more of your YouTube questions, including why my copper level went up after using PoolRx. Which is better, the VacDaddy or the Water Tech Precision V10? Can you adjust the priming speed on a VS pump? 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-servi...

Sep 05, 202419 minSeason 8Ep. 1488

Motorized Pool Covers and Solar Blankets

Send us a text Automatic covers are great for safety and keeping the pool clean. Several things can go wrong, as well as liability issues. I also address how to handle a pool with a solar blanket on top. 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...

Sep 04, 202418 minSeason 8Ep. 1487

Tough Customer and Some Solutions

Send us a text Several customers fall into this category, from those who always price-checks on you to those who have you on a stopwatch timer. 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...

Sep 03, 202417 minSeason 8Ep. 1486

Common Swimming Pool Mistakes to Avoid

Send us a text What are some of the common mistakes I see pool owners make with their pool care, and why is it important not to make these mistakes? I go over these common errors 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&a...

Sep 02, 202422 minSeason 8Ep. 1485

My Go-To Automatic Cleaners That I Demo For My Customers

Send us a text I like to demo cleaners in my customer’s pools, specifically for new service accounts that don’t already have an automatic cleaner. These are my go-to demo cleaners that I use on my 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&...

Aug 30, 202418 minSeason 8Ep. 1484

Pool Salt Cell Sizing Explained

Send us a text I talk about salt cell sizing, and today, I break down some practical reasons to pick the correct salt cell size for your pool or your customer’s 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 Supp...

Aug 29, 202418 minSeason 8Ep. 1483

Best Way to Pay Your Employees

Send us a text What is the best method of paying an employee? 1099 or W-2? I will go over the pros and cons of both methods for you here 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=referral&utm_source=spll&utm_campaign=spll Support the Pool Guy Podcas...

Aug 28, 202417 minSeason 8Ep. 1482

Why Using Profanity Hurts Your Business

Send us a text If you have listened to the show before, you know I am completely against profanity in every sense, especially in the professional business sense. I go over some reasons why not using profanity will really take your business to the next level. 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/...

Aug 27, 202417 minSeason 8Ep. 1481

What is Causing Low Pool Filter PSI

Send us a text Several reasons can cause low filter PSI, and I will go over the most common ones for you here today. It’s a problem every pool pro runs into, and use this as a practical guide while troubleshooting 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=...

Aug 26, 202423 minSeason 8Ep. 1480

A Practical Guide to a Business Plan

Send us a text What exactly are some elements of a solid business plan? I will go over some of these for you and how to easily create one that you can actually follow. 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 Sup...

Aug 23, 202418 minSeason 8Ep. 1479

Overcoming Discouragement in Your Business

Send us a text Having a bad day out there on your service route is normal. It’s not ideal when that turns into discouragement. I go over ways to turn things around in your head, at least. 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...

Aug 22, 202416 minSeason 8Ep. 1478

Are You Ready for Commerical Pool Service?

Send us a text There are a lot of details you need to be aware of before you start to get commercial accounts. I go over some of the more important prep details 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=s...

Aug 21, 202417 minSeason 8Ep. 1477

Answering your YouTube Questions Volume #17

Send us a text Here, I tackle why a pool turns cloudy once swimmers enter the water, baking soda is clogging up my filter, closing the plumbing when you empty the pump basket and can leave a corded robotic pool in my pool all Summer long. 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....

Aug 20, 202419 minSeason 8Ep. 1476

The #1 Cause of High Filter PSI

Send us a text Just a few things can cause your filter pressure or PSI to run high. The main culprit is the thing the filter gauge is sitting on top of. The filter itself. 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...

Aug 19, 202422 minSeason 8Ep. 1475

The Deep End Pool Podcast Interview Part 3 of 3

Send us a text In this podcast, I was a guest on The Deep End Pool Podcast hosted by Frank Disher. We talked about current industry issues as well as California-specific issues. Here is part one of three. To listen to the Deep End Podcast: https://thedeependpoolpodcast.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. https://...

Aug 16, 202421 minSeason 8Ep. 1474

The Deep End Pool Podcast Interview Part 2 of 3

Send us a text In this podcast, I was a guest on The Deep End Pool Podcast hosted by Frank Disher. We talked about current industry issues as well as California-specific issues. Here is part one of three. To listen to the Deep End Podcast: https://thedeependpoolpodcast.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. https://...

Aug 15, 202421 minSeason 8Ep. 1473

The Deep End Pool Podcast Interview Part 1 of 3

Send us a text In this podcast, I was a guest on The Deep End Pool Podcast hosted by Frank Disher. We talked about current industry issues as well as California-specific issues. Here is part one of three. To listen to the Deep End Podcast: https://thedeependpoolpodcast.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. https://...

Aug 14, 202419 minSeason 8Ep. 1472

Pool Chemicals That Have Not Caught On

Send us a text Many pool chemicals just are ignored by most consumers and pool service professionals. I go over some of these and the reasons for 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 Gu...

Aug 13, 202417 minSeason 8Ep. 1471

Equipment Suggestions for New Pool Build or Remodel

Send us a text I go over what I consider essential pool equipment if you are having a swimming pool built or remodeled. It is always easier to add everything at the build than later. 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...

Aug 12, 202425 minSeason 8Ep. 1470

Swim Check Fix Phosphate Slow Dissolving Phosphate Remover

Send us a text This is a new phosphate remover in the form of slow-dissolving tablets. Each tablet will remove 500 ppb of phosphates in 10,000 gallons of water. It’s a pretty effective and easy-to-use product. 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...

Aug 09, 202416 minSeason 8Ep. 1469

Water Tech Line-up of Battery Pool & Spa Cleaners

Send us a text Talking about the Precision V10 I decided to expand on the other models that Water Tech makes for the consumer and prosumer. They have a bunch, so follow along as I go through their models in rapid fire. 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...

Aug 08, 202417 minSeason 8Ep. 1468
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