Tuesday, January 2, 2024Cold Weather Tips to Get Through Your Pool Route
Cold weather is just part of year-round pool service. But there are some tried and true tricks to stay warm and cozy out on those freezing mornings. L...
Monday, January 1, 2024Easy VS Pool Pump Upgrade
It can be overwhelming when you think about upgrading your swimming pool pump to a Variable Speed Pump. But it is relatively easy if you follow the m...
Friday, December 29, 2023Best of with Bob Lowry on Tri Chlor Being the Strongest Chlorine
In this Best of the Pool Guy Podcast Show, I talk to Bob Lowry about why some people think Tri Chlor is the most vital chlorine type.Leslie’s Pro: Poo...
Thursday, December 28, 2023Best of with Scott Petty of Hayward on DEO Pump Rules
I talked at length with Scott Petty of Hayward on the Department of Energy’s rules on Variable and Single Speed Pumps. Leslie’s Pro: Pool Service Pro,...
Wednesday, December 27, 2023Best of with Harold Evan’s of Orenda on the LIS Index
I sat down with Harold Evans of Orenda, and we discussed why the LSI index is vital to swimming pool water balance. Leslie’s Pro: Pool Service Pro, ...
Tuesday, December 26, 2023Best of with Terry Arko of HASA on Sanitizers
I sit down with Terry Arko and we discuss what actually is a sanitizer. We talk about each chlorine type and why a specific sanitizer level in a swimm...
Monday, December 25, 2023Best of with Scott Roberts of NPRS on Employees
I sit down with Scott Roberts of National Pool Route Sales, and we discuss getting an employee and ways to find and retain an employee. Leslie’s Pro: ...
Friday, December 22, 20232023 Pool Season In Review
What were some of the surprises of the 2023 pool season, and what where some of the things that remained the same? I go over the 2023 season in review...
Thursday, December 21, 2023Big Swimming pool Care and Bidding Tips
There is a difference when you are maintaining a big swimming pool over an average or small size pool. I go over some of the differences for you and h...
Wednesday, December 20, 2023Pool Child Safety Tips for You and Your Pool Service Customers
Pool safety should be paramount if you service pools with small children. You can discuss various layers of safety with your customers to help prevent...
Tuesday, December 19, 2023Collections and Lawsuits 101 on Your Pool Service Route
How do you collect money owed you to a customer? What if a customer threatens a lawsuit against you? I go over both ends of this discussion for you. ...
Monday, December 18, 2023Keys to Success and They Be Not What You Are Thinking
What were some of the keys to success in a pool service business? I go over what has worked for me for the past 35-plus years of running a pool servic...