A podcast by David Van Brunt

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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Phosphate Removers Explained Simply
18m · May 25, 2026

Phosphate Removers Explained Simply

Algae that won’t quit is usually trying to tell you something, and a lot of the time that “something…

SKIMMER: Build A Pool Business You Can Sell
24m · May 22, 2026

SKIMMER: Build A Pool Business You Can Sell

Your pool service route isn’t just a weekly schedule, it’s an asset that can be worth real money if …

SKIMMER AI Phone - Never Miss A Lead!
25m · May 21, 2026

SKIMMER AI Phone - Never Miss A Lead!

The fastest way to lose a new pool service customer is painfully simple: let the call go to voicemai…

The Point of No Return for Pools
19m · May 20, 2026

The Point of No Return for Pools

Some pools look like they should be easy wins until you’re standing there with a tile brush, extra c…

Pool Guy Knowledge Vol 6: Timers, Lube & Dish Soap!
17m · May 19, 2026

Pool Guy Knowledge Vol 6: Timers, Lube & Dish Soap!

One cheap tool upgrade can save you the most expensive thing on your route: time. We get practical a…

Poolside Problems: Managing Difficult Clients Like a Pro
18m · May 18, 2026

Poolside Problems: Managing Difficult Clients Like a Pro

A customer tells you “no” on a repair you know matters. Now what? We dig into the uncomfortable but …

Behind the Pump Lid – Wet End Issues and Tips!
18m · May 15, 2026

Behind the Pump Lid – Wet End Issues and Tips!

A pump that won’t prime, a lid that won’t budge, and a pad visit that’s suddenly running long, this …

Pool Guy Knowledge Vol. 5: Training Employees and More!
19m · May 14, 2026

Pool Guy Knowledge Vol. 5: Training Employees and More!

Your pool route can chew you up if you let it, and it usually starts with something you do every day…

The Pool Has Been Sabotaged!
19m · May 13, 2026

The Pool Has Been Sabotaged!

Your pool problems might not be a “bad product” or a “bad test kit” problem. Sometimes the real issu…