Tuesday, June 10, 2025Starting Strong: Onboarding New Pool Clients Right
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 has no idea wha...
Monday, June 9, 2025Don’t Lose the Pool with the House
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 talk about how...
Friday, June 6, 2025Late Checks & Low Patience: Poolside People Problems
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 dive into the ...
Thursday, June 5, 2025Kreeped Out: Saying Goodbye to a Pool Icon
Dive into the surprising tale of the Pentair Kreepy Krauly — the iconic pool cleaner that defined backyard maintenance for decades. In this episode, w...
Wednesday, June 4, 2025Silver Linings & Other Algae Killers
Algae doesn’t stand a chance when you bring out the silver, polymers, and even ammonia-based reinforcements. In this episode, I take a closer look at ...
Tuesday, June 3, 2025Going for the Copper: Algae Control That Shines
If bromide's out, copper is definitely in. I’ll walk you through the copper-based lineup—from traditional copper algaecides to the PoolRx mineral syst...
Monday, June 2, 2025Breaking Up with Bromide: Smarter Algae Prevention
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 powerful allies ...
Friday, May 30, 2025Ugly Pools, Part 2: When It’s Not the Water—It’s the Run Time
We’re continuing the ugly pool conversation with some of the most overlooked issues: short pump run times, timers being shut off by customers, and hig...
Thursday, May 29, 2025Ugly Pools, Part 1: The Ones That Just Won’t Turn Around
In this episode, I’m breaking down those stubborn, frustrating pools that refuse to clear up—no matter how much chlorine you throw at them. We’ll look...
Wednesday, May 28, 2025The Service Secret Sauce: What Pool Owners Expect and Respect Part 2 of 2
Part 2 of our SKIMMER 2025 Pool Owner Report breakdown explores the key to standing out in a competitive market: exceptional service. We’ll cover the ...
Tuesday, May 27, 2025Diving Into Value: What Pool Owners Will Pay For Part 1 of 2
In Part 1 of our special series on the SKIMMER 2025 Pool Owner Report, we take a deep dive into what truly matters to today's pool owners—value, price...
Monday, May 26, 2025Algae? Not on My Watch!
Algae outbreaks are every pool pro’s nightmare—time-consuming, frustrating, and completely avoidable with the right habits. In this episode, I share m...
