Friday, June 13, 2025Hot Tub Hustle: Spa Service That Pays
Send us a text Thinking about adding spa service to your pool route? In this episode, we break down the essentials of above-ground spa care — from che...
Thursday, June 12, 2025The Rookie Look: Pool Pro Mistakes, Pt. 2
Send us a text In Part 2 of our “Pool Pro Mistakes” series, we shift from physical blunders to professional polish. We’re talking poor communication, ...
Wednesday, June 11, 2025Deck Stains, Pool Dunks, and Rookie Moves Part 1
Send us a text Every pool tech has a story — and some are better left untold. In Part 1 of our “Pool Pro Mistakes” series, we dive into the early-care...
Tuesday, June 10, 2025Starting Strong: Onboarding New Pool Clients Right
Send us a text Taking over pool service after a home changes hands isn’t just business as usual—it’s a fresh start with a brand-new client who likely ...
Monday, June 9, 2025Don’t Lose the Pool with the House
Send us a text When one of my service properties changes hands, I don’t just watch the truck roll out—I see an opportunity roll in. In this episode, I...
Friday, June 6, 2025Late Checks & Low Patience: Poolside People Problems
Send us a text Every pool pro has them — the late payers, the chronic complainers, the ones who “know a guy” who’ll do it cheaper. In this episode, we...
Thursday, June 5, 2025Kreeped Out: Saying Goodbye to a Pool Icon
Send us a text Dive into the surprising tale of the Pentair Kreepy Krauly — the iconic pool cleaner that defined backyard maintenance for decades. In ...
Wednesday, June 4, 2025Silver Linings & Other Algae Killers
Send us a text Algae doesn’t stand a chance when you bring out the silver, polymers, and even ammonia-based reinforcements. In this episode, I take a ...
Tuesday, June 3, 2025Going for the Copper: Algae Control That Shines
Send us a text If bromide's out, copper is definitely in. I’ll walk you through the copper-based lineup—from traditional copper algaecides to the Pool...
Monday, June 2, 2025Breaking Up with Bromide: Smarter Algae Prevention
Send us a text Sodium bromide may be off the market for outdoor pool use, but that doesn’t mean you’re out of luck. In this episode, I dive into two p...
Friday, May 30, 2025Ugly Pools, Part 2: When It’s Not the Water—It’s the Run Time
Send us a text We’re continuing the ugly pool conversation with some of the most overlooked issues: short pump run times, timers being shut off by cus...
Thursday, May 29, 2025Ugly Pools, Part 1: The Ones That Just Won’t Turn Around
Send us a text In this episode, I’m breaking down those stubborn, frustrating pools that refuse to clear up—no matter how much chlorine you throw at t...