Thursday, November 10, 2022How to Lose money in Your Business
It is said that if you own a business you will lose money. That is true but I think there are ways to prevent loses and I go over some of the things t...
Wednesday, November 9, 2022Should you Start Taking Above Ground pools?
There are millions of above ground pools across the nation. But why do so many pool companies pass on them? I go over some of the pros and cons of abo...
Tuesday, November 8, 2022The Danger of Under Bidding
What is so wrong with being the lowest rate in town? Or charging less for services and work to land the job. Under bidding is a slippery slope and can...
Monday, November 7, 2022Is there a Price Ceiling?
When is too much when it comes to price increases? Is there a point where you will price yourself out of the market? I think there is a ceiling and in...
Friday, November 4, 2022Some Essential Handy Stuff to Have on Your Pool Service Truck
Here are some essential tools and products you should have on your service truck. From a rubber mallet to duct tape all of these items can save you ou...
Thursday, November 3, 2022Polaris 280 Tips & Tricks
The Polaris 280 is the workhorse of the pressure side cleaners. Not only has it been around for 40-plus years but it is the most popular model in the ...
Wednesday, November 2, 2022Why Pool Business Fail Part 2 – Lack of Planning
Another major failure point in a business is a lack of planning. Without a definite plan, your business is destined to fail. I go over some ways you c...
Tuesday, November 1, 2022Why Pool Businesses Fail Part 1 – Lack of Funds
Business failure is part of the risk you take when you start a pool service company. The failure rate can be as high as 50% in 5 years and one of the ...
Monday, October 31, 2022Some Weird Things Happening at a Pool
There are many bizarre things that can happen on your pool route. I’ve experienced a lot of them and go over some of the weird and bizarre happenings ...
Friday, October 28, 2022Suction Cleaner Installation Tips
Installing a suction cleaner at a pool may seem easy. But every pool is a little different and each setup has there particular challenges. I go over s...
Thursday, October 27, 2022Putting Yourself Out of Business
The little things mean a lot in business. Not watching out for these small things can put you out of business. I go over some common character issues ...
Wednesday, October 26, 2022Hype or Real: LaMotte Spin Touch
The Spin Tough is a $1,000 water tester is it effective or is it all hype? I go over some reasons why you may want to get a Waterlink Spin Touch and o...