Friday, August 21, 2020Pool Pole Sizing, Which Pole is Right for You?
There are basically two sizes of pool poles and then you have of course the outliers with some odd sizes. But the industry standard is a 2-piece 8 ft ...
Thursday, August 20, 2020Basic Business Skills Part 4: Marketing Yourself
Marketing is a big part of growing your pool service business. But if you have never tried to market yourself in a business before it can be tough to ...
Wednesday, August 19, 2020Above Ground Pool Hach: Change Out that Filter!
Installing an Above Ground Pool is a great way to have the backyard pool experience on a budget. There is one thing that you can do right away after p...
Tuesday, August 18, 2020Precision 2.0Li Revised Edition by Water Tech
I have been using the Precision 2.0 for over 3 years now and this new revised version is the best one yet. The main upgrade is the Motor Box Assembly,...
Monday, August 17, 2020Borates Area a True Game-Changer!
Borates are something often ignored in the Industry and the reasons why vary but part of it is that having borates in your swimming pool or spa is so ...
Friday, August 14, 2020Best Way to Raise Your Pool’s pH
If the pH in your pool is low, it could make the water very corrosive to the pool surface as well as the equipment. Raising it up will get it back in ...
Thursday, August 13, 2020Buying Pools to Grow Your Pool Route Part 3 of 3 “Customer Relations”: Interview with Fernando Encarnacion of Five Star Pro Pools
When you purchase your pool route, how do you successfully absorb the clients of the service accounts you have purchased. Fernando talks in-depth abou...
Wednesday, August 12, 2020Buying Pools to Grow Your Pool Route Part 2 of 3 “Handling Employees”: Interview with Fernando Encarnacion of Five Star Pro Pools
Employees are a big part of growing your business when you get above the single-pole threshold of 75-85 pools. I talk to Fernando about how he manages...
Tuesday, August 11, 2020Buying Pools to Grow Your Pool Route Part 1 of 3 “The Method Explained”: Interview with Fernando Encarnacion of Five Star Pro Pools
I spend some time with Fernando Encarnacion who is the owner of Five Star Pro Pools in Orlando Florida and we discuss his unusual method of growing hi...
Monday, August 10, 2020Pool Robotic Cleaners Explained
Robotic Pool Cleaners 101
Friday, August 7, 2020Commercial Pool Service Series Part 3: Bidding and Pricing
Bidding or pricing a Commerical Service account can seem daunting. In this podcast, I break it down to a basic rule of thumb. I show you how to bid fo...
Thursday, August 6, 2020Upgrading from a Suction Cleaner to a Polaris 360 Non-Booster Pump Pressure Cleaner
If you notice your Suction Side Cleaner struggling each week and getting clogged with debris, you may want to consider upgrading to a non-booster pump...