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Is there a good time and a bad time to start a weekly pool cleaning service? The answer is yes, there is prime time to launch your business or expand ...

Servicing pools in cold weather adds a unique wrinkle to pool service. Do you close the pool entirely? How do you deal with the cold weather and cold ...

So which suction cleaner is better? The “Geared” type or the “Bouncing” type? I run down the pros and cons of each one for you here on todays podcast ...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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 ...

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...

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 ...

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 ...