Send us a text Large pool care is much different than small to medium pool care. I go over some of the pitfalls of taking care of a really large pool on your route. Support the Pool Guy Podcast Show Sponsors! HASA https://bit.ly/HASA The Bottom Feeder. Save $100 with Code: DVB100 https://bit.ly/THEBOTTOMFEEDER Try Skimmer FREE for 30 days: https://getskimmer.com/poolguy Get UPA Liability Insurance $64 a month! https://forms.gle/F9YoTWNQ8WnvT4QBA Pool Guy Coaching: https://bit.ly/40wFE6y Thanks f...
Dec 11, 2024•18 min•Season 8Ep. 1557
Send us a text Here are some effective ways to reduce the CYS level in your swimming pool. There are many methods but one is tried and true. Support the Pool Guy Podcast Show Sponsors! HASA https://bit.ly/HASA The Bottom Feeder. Save $100 with Code: DVB100 https://bit.ly/THEBOTTOMFEEDER Try Skimmer FREE for 30 days: https://getskimmer.com/poolguy Get UPA Liability Insurance $64 a month! https://forms.gle/F9YoTWNQ8WnvT4QBA Pool Guy Coaching: https://bit.ly/40wFE6y Thanks for listening, and I hope...
Dec 10, 2024•18 min•Season 8Ep. 1556
Send us a text In this podcast I go over some ways to service pools in the Winter in those areas like mine where we leave the pools open all year. Dealing with cold weather is something that is very different than Summer pool care. Support the Pool Guy Podcast Show Sponsors! HASA https://bit.ly/HASA The Bottom Feeder. Save $100 with Code: DVB100 https://bit.ly/THEBOTTOMFEEDER Try Skimmer FREE for 30 days: https://getskimmer.com/poolguy Get UPA Liability Insurance $64 a month! https://forms.gle/F...
Dec 09, 2024•23 min•Season 8Ep. 1555
Send us a text What are some of the limitations of vacuum systems and if you do pool service do you need one? I answer these questions for you 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 ...
Dec 06, 2024•17 min•Season 8Ep. 1554
Send us a text If you're keeping certain pools on your pool route that you know you should drop, it makes no sense to keep them. I review several pool types you should not have on your current route. Support the Pool Guy Podcast Show Sponsors! HASA https://bit.ly/HASA The Bottom Feeder. Save $100 with Code: DVB100 https://bit.ly/THEBOTTOMFEEDER Try Skimmer FREE for 30 days: https://getskimmer.com/poolguy Get UPA Liability Insurance $64 a month! https://forms.gle/F9YoTWNQ8WnvT4QBA Pool Guy Coachi...
Dec 05, 2024•18 min•Season 8Ep. 1553
Send us a text In this podcast, I cover questions on why the Piptide Vacuum System has no hoses, whether you can start a pool route after you get out of your full-time job, and more! Support the Pool Guy Podcast Show Sponsors! HASA https://bit.ly/HASA The Bottom Feeder. Save $100 with Code: DVB100 https://bit.ly/THEBOTTOMFEEDER Try Skimmer FREE for 30 days: https://getskimmer.com/poolguy Get UPA Liability Insurance $64 a month! https://forms.gle/F9YoTWNQ8WnvT4QBA Pool Guy Coaching: https://bit.l...
Dec 04, 2024•18 min•Season 8Ep. 1552
Send us a text Some business mistakes don’t cost you anything except maybe some embarrassment. Others can cost you some money, and some might even cost you your online reputation. Here are some mistakes that you should try to avoid. Support the Pool Guy Podcast Show Sponsors! HASA https://bit.ly/HASA The Bottom Feeder. Save $100 with Code: DVB100 https://bit.ly/THEBOTTOMFEEDER Try Skimmer FREE for 30 days: https://getskimmer.com/poolguy Get UPA Liability Insurance $64 a month! https://forms.gle/...
Dec 03, 2024•18 min•Season 8Ep. 1551
Send us a text What is the best VS pool pump of 2024? Is it the Jandy Flo Pro VS Speed Set the Pentair Intelliflo 3 or another VS pump? Tune in to find out and maybe be surprised at the same time. 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=s...
Dec 02, 2024•25 min•Season 8Ep. 1550
Send us a text So which chlorine type is the strongest? I sat down with Bob Lowry and we discussed this exact question! Bob Lowry passed away on November 17th, 2021, and a true legend has left the pool and spa industry. He was the author of over 23 books, but this has to be one of his most relevant and shortest books, just 19 pages thick. But it is packed with many essentials on residential pool chemistry that you will want a copy to carry in your service truck. Bob Lowry has been in the industr...
Nov 29, 2024•15 min•Season 8Ep. 1449
Send us a text In this Best of the Pool Guy Podcast Show, I showcase Bob Lowry’s last podcast recording done on November 5th, just several days before he passed away peacefully and is now at peace in heaven. Bob Lowry passed away on November 17th, 2021, and a true legend has left the pool and spa industry. He was the author of over 23 books, but this has to be one of his most relevant and shortest books, just 19 pages thick. But it is packed with many essentials on residential pool chemistry tha...
Nov 28, 2024•22 min•Season 8Ep. 1548
Send us a text Can you safely use copper in your pool to control algae? Bob Lowry answers this and more for you today. Bob Lowry passed away on November 17th, 2021, and a true legend has left the pool and spa industry. He was the author of over 23 books, but this has to be one of his most relevant and shortest books, just 19 pages thick. But it is packed with many essentials on residential pool chemistry that you will want a copy to carry in your service truck. Bob Lowry has been in the industry...
Nov 27, 2024•19 min•Season 8Ep. 1447
Send us a text What happens if the pH in my pool gets too low? How do I correct that and what is the problem anyway? Bob Lowry goes over a pool with a very low pH. Bob Lowry passed away on November 17th, 2021, and a true legend has left the pool and spa industry. He was the author of over 23 books, but this has to be one of his most relevant and shortest books, just 19 pages thick. But it is packed with many essentials on residential pool chemistry that you will want a copy to carry in your serv...
Nov 26, 2024•19 min•Season 8Ep. 1446
Send us a text Bob Lowry discusses why you need to balance your swimming pool water on a weekly basis. Bob Lowry passed away on November 17th, 2021, and a true legend has left the pool and spa industry. He was the author of over 23 books, but this has to be one of his most relevant and shortest books, just 19 pages thick. But it is packed with many essentials on residential pool chemistry that you will want a copy to carry in your service truck. Bob Lowry has been in the industry for over 47 yea...
Nov 25, 2024•25 min•Season 8Ep. 1445
Send us a text This is a Best of the Pool Guy Podcast Show and I sit down with Joe Laurano of Periodic Products and we discuss some of the issues in a pool start-up as well as balancing your pool water to prevent metal staining. 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_...
Nov 22, 2024•20 min•Season 8Ep. 1544
Send us a text This is a Best of the Pool Guy Podcast Show and I sit down with Joe Laurano of Periodic Products and we discuss some metal staining issues and how to handle them with your customers. We also discuss fill water with metals in it. 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-serv...
Nov 21, 2024•21 min•Season 8Ep. 1543
Send us a text This is a Best of the Pool Guy Podcast Show and I sit down with Joe Laurano of Periodic Products and we discuss the metal stain removal process and how to treat water that is tinted green. 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...
Nov 20, 2024•21 min•Season 8Ep. 1542
Send us a text This is a Best of the Pool Guy Podcast Show and I sit down with Joe Laurano of Periodic Products and we discuss some of the basics of Metal Staining. 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 Suppor...
Nov 19, 2024•18 min•Season 8Ep. 1541
Send us a text What is better, a D.E. or a Cartridge filter? I list the pros and cons of each for you here today, and of course, you can decide 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_source=spll&utm_campaign=spll Support the P...
Nov 18, 2024•25 min•Season 8Ep. 1540
Send us a text The Department of Energy (DOE) banned all single-speed pumps over 1 hp in July of 2021. But what does the ban mean, is it being enforced, and are single-speed pumps evil? 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...
Nov 15, 2024•19 min•Season 8Ep. 1539
Send us a text Speed is everything when cleaning 60-70 pool filters every 4-6 months. I review some ways I speed up my filter cleaning out 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&utm_source=spll&utm_campaign=spll Support the Po...
Nov 14, 2024•20 min•Season 8Ep. 1538
Send us a text Should you take on a service account with a vicious or trained-to-attack guard dog? Nope. I will go over dog attacks on today's podcast 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...
Nov 13, 2024•18 min•Season 8Ep. 1537
Send us a text There are some service accounts and some jobs that you probably should not take. I go over some accounts that you probably should avoid and pass on. 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...
Nov 12, 2024•19 min•Season 8Ep. 1536
Send us a text Is setting your pool run time different in the Summertime and Wintertime? I go overtips on setting the best run time for the seasons. 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...
Nov 11, 2024•22 min•Season 8Ep. 1535
Send us a text One way for you to retire early or at least exit the industry and have great cash flow and appreciating assets is with real estate investing. It’s never been easier now with the DSLR loan package. 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...
Nov 08, 2024•17 min•Season 8Ep. 1534
Send us a text While working, you don’t think too much about how you will exit the industry and retire comfortably. I go over some key exit strategies 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...
Nov 07, 2024•17 min•Season 8Ep. 1533
Send us a text There is an easy way to do pool equipment and upgrades. I review some simple ways to change equipment and make everyone happy. 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 ...
Nov 06, 2024•19 min•Season 8Ep. 1532
Send us a text How do you get a solid 4-weeks off every year? I review some effective strategies for you here and the best way to ensure you are taking time off. 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 t...
Nov 05, 2024•18 min•Season 8Ep. 1531
Send us a text If you didn’t know it, your Salt Water Generator will stop working in the Winter when the pool water temperature drops below a certain level. In very cold water, the SWG can’t produce chlorine. 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&...
Nov 04, 2024•22 min•Season 8Ep. 1530
Send us a text I am answering some of your tough YouTube questions, including how to test for chlorine over 10 ppm, the best way to connect a stand-alone 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-services.html/?utm_medium=referral&utm_source=spll&utm_campaign=spl...
Nov 01, 2024•19 min•Season 8Ep. 1529
Send us a text I go over some discounts that can be effective and a lot of discounts that are not effective. Discounts are a part of life today, but you also have to balance them with your bottom line and overall image. 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=re...
Oct 31, 2024•18 min•Season 8Ep. 1528
