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Friday, November 7, 2025 When a Handshake Becomes a Headache

A handshake can’t stop a chargeback, clean a windblown pool in one visit, or explain why you took a sick day. We dig into the real-world moments that ...

Thursday, November 6, 2025 Mythbusters: Pool Chlorine Edition

Ever wonder why a pool stays clear for months and then collapses in a heatwave despite “weekly shock”? We pull back the curtain on the most persistent...

Wednesday, November 5, 2025 Prime Suspect: Why Your Pump Won’t Start

Air is the invisible enemy of a pool pump, and once it slips into the system, your prime is gone, your filter pressure dives, and your day gets longer...

Tuesday, November 4, 2025 Competence Counts: The Pool Pro’s Edge

Customers don’t judge by jargon; they judge by what they see and how their pool performs after you leave. We dive straight into the habits that signal...

Monday, November 3, 2025 The Pool Pro’s Guide to Pump Sizing Smarter

Choosing a variable speed pump shouldn’t feel like a guessing game. We walk through a simple, field-tested way to size the right unit by matching your...

Friday, October 31, 2025 Nightmare Pools: True Stories from the Route

Some pools look profitable until they aren’t. We pull back the curtain on the accounts that drain time, money, and patience, and we map out the simple...

Thursday, October 30, 2025 The Five Types of Customers I Avoid at All Costs

In this episode of The Pool Guy Podcast Show, I share how to spot and avoid bad customers. From late payers to micromanagers and unrealistic pool owne...

Wednesday, October 29, 2025 The Secret Referral Network Every Pool Pro Should Tap Into

In this episode of The Pool Guy Podcast Show, I share how I’ve landed new accounts through networking with builders, realtors, and HOAs. These groups ...

Tuesday, October 28, 2025 Scam Alert: What Every Pool Pro Should Know

In this episode of The Pool Guy Podcast Show, I’m exposing a scam that’s been making the rounds in our industry and costing pool pros real money. The ...

Monday, October 27, 2025 From Salt Cell Deaths to Root Damage: Fails

In this episode of The Pool Guy Podcast Show, I’m sharing some of the biggest pool fails I’ve run into over the years. I’ll talk about the headaches o...

Friday, October 24, 2025 From Blotchy to Spotty: Pool Surface Problems Explained

In this episode, I’m going to cover the main appearance problems that affect different pool surfaces — discoloration, mottling, and staining. Whether ...

Thursday, October 23, 2025 Testing Smarter, Not Harder: Weekly Pool Care

I’m diving into the essentials of pool care—what I personally test for each and every week to keep a pool sparkling and safe. From chlorine to pH, alk...

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.

on 11/28/2021

I have listened to almost all of David’s podcasts and learned so much. The coaching group is a steal at $10 or $20, which is way below the actual value. This review was not solicited...I am just a listener. Update…David just keeps the hits coming. His dedication to the pool guys and gals is immense.
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on 9/5/2021

David does a great job of getting the info out and helping pool people grow!
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on 1/13/2021

This podcast, the author’s website, and troublefreepool have been the only sources I have needed to learn how to manage my pool. The new series on pool chemistry with Bob Lowry is invaluable! Thanks, David, for all you do!
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