We had the pleasure of sitting down with Paul Sim who is the President of Solar Pool Technologies. We asked Paul to be on the show because they make a solar-powered skimmer called Solar Breeze which we used when we were running our routes at Brothers. The Solar Breeze NX2 works similar to a “Roomba” but for the pool. We found them to be very useful in pools surrounded by a lot of debris or in pools that had an in-floor system. They can be used with any pool though and we used it in so many ways. We also found that having one in the water allowed us to focus more on the water chemistry and checking the equipment each visit and not spend so much time skimming. In most residential cases, you are only at that pool 1 or 2 times a week and having a Solar Breeze will help to keep that pool swim-ready for your clients during the time you are not there. It's a great option to help you keep your pools clean and your customers happy.  

You can find more information about Solar Breeze below: 

Website: http://bit.ly/SolarBreezePWU 

Instagram: http://bit.ly/SolarBreezeIGPWU 

Facebook: http://bit.ly/SolarBreezeFBPWU 

Phone Number: 623-582-2825 

Email: customerservice@solar-breeze.com  

You can find the books discussed below: 

Good to Great: http://bit.ly/GoodToGreatPWU 

Steve Jobs: http://bit.ly/SteveJobsPWU 

You can follow Pool Chasers below:   

Website: http://bit.ly/P

In this episode, we interview industry leader Javier Payan of Payan Pool Service. Javier is also the chapter President of the PHTA San Diego Chapter, which has been building a ton of buzz around the industry. He is very proud of the work he did for IPPSA as their safety and public relations person, which involved helping promote their water safety videos. 

One common thing that came up several times throughout the episode was that we all have a choice on what kind of service provider we want to be. Do you want to be a pool professional or do you want to be known as someone who just skims leaves? You have the power to determine how you run your business and how the consumer looks at that business. Javier believes that if you want to call yourself a professional then you should take all the proper steps to become a professional.   

You can find Javier and Payan Pool Service Below: 

Website: http://bit.ly/PayanPoolsPWU 

Facebook: http://bit.ly/PayanFBPWU 

Twitter: http://bit.ly/PayanTwitterPWU 

YouTube: http://bit.ly/PayanYouTube 

You can find info on the PHTA below: 

Website: http://bit.ly/APSPPWU 

SD Chapter: http://bit.ly/SDChapterPWU 

You can find books and podcasts referenced below:  

Different: http://bit.ly/DifferentPWU 

Outliers: 

Episode Summary: 

In today’s edition of Business Tip of the Month, we’re joined by Hal Denbar, President of Texas at National Pool Partners. 

When is it time to fire a customer? Hal says that there are a number of reasons, the top three being issues related to payment, misaligned expectations, or the abusive treatment of his team members. 

Episode 50, what a milestone for the Pool Chasers community! In this episode we thought we would do something a little different and give you a more behind the scenes look into our journey with Brothers and Pool Chasers. We thought it would be beneficial to interview Tyler’s wife Megan and get her perspective of everything. We believe that we all need someone there in our corner cheering us on, whether that be a spouse, parent, or mentor. Our wives have been so important in our process as entrepreneurs. They are our backbone and one of the main reasons we can do what we do.  

We touch base on many great topic's, many of which we survived ourselves. Building a company is a long hard process and many times we can forget that our families are along the ride with us. Communication is key to making the daily grind work. We discuss being supportive of one another, creating a schedule that works for the whole family, what we did to get through the messy middle, and the importance of work life balance. No matter how tough things get, remember that it is just for a season and keep your eyes on whatever goal you have set for yourself, your family, and your business.  

See you out there Pool Chasers! 

You can find the books and podcasts discussed below: 

Girl Wash Your Face: http://bit.ly/GWYFPWU 

Girl Stop Apologizing: http://bit.ly/GirlSAPWU 

Rise Together Podcast: http://bit.ly/RiseTogetherPWU 

You can follow Pool Chasers below:  

Website: http://bit.ly/PCWebsitePWU 

Instagram: http://bit.ly/PCInstagramPWU 

Facebook: http://bit.ly/PCFacebookPWU 

In this episode we dive into phosphates, what they are exactly, and how they are a fuel for algae blooms. We discuss Natural Chemistry’s Phos Free product and how they were one of the first brands to really focus on eliminating phosphates. Chris talks about how phosphates have been around forever, but we just had no way of testing for them, but now we do so that is why he believes it is such a buzz word these days. This episode is jam packed full of knowledge, we hope you enjoy.  See you out there Pool Chasers! 

This episode is brought to you by Jobber. Jobber is an amazing field service software. We don’t even know how we did things before having Jobber! This tool really keeps us organized and on track every day. Some of our favorite parts about Jobber is the ability to send quotes, schedule service and repair bids and build a profile for each customer. Try it out by going to http://bit.ly/JobberPWU  

Jandy is proud to support the podcast. With their recent "Quitting the Internet" policy that went into effect January 1st 2019, they're taking a firm stance to support our industry. We think this policy is a good step forward for our industry and are glad to see a company take a stand for the service guys and gals out there. If you haven't heard episode 31 yet, please go listen to it to find out more information or go to http://bit.ly/JandyBuiltStrongPWU

We are proud to have Genesis on board with our mission. GENESIS® was established in 1998 and joined by leaders wanting to lift our industry’s ability to design, engineer, construct and service watershapes that resonate with people’s minds and spirits. Since its humble, yet passionate beginnings, thousands of professionals have trusted GENESIS® faculty and courses. You can learn more by going to http://bit.ly/GenesisPoolPWU

Please take a moment to think about what this podcast means to you and how many hours of content that we have already produced for you, then contribute what you can afford. Please consider the upper tiers if you possible, but even the smallest contribution is extremely helpful in keeping this podcast alive. We will never take it for granted as your support means the world to us.    

To donate click the link below:   

Patreon: http://bit.ly/PCPatreonPWU 

You can follow Pool Chasers below:

Website: http://bit.ly/PCWebsitePWU

Instagram: http://bit.ly/PCInstagramPWU

Facebook: http://bit.ly/PCFacebookPWU

Episode Summary: 

Today’s special episode is the September edition of our “News & Notes” series, in partnership with Pool Pro Magazine. 

After touching on the most interesting pool-related news of the month, Megan talks about market expansion plans by various well-known companies, as well as upcoming trade shows and how to vote for the Pool Nation Award ’ 30 Under 40 rookie of the year this year. She then highlights this month’s industry movers and shakers. 

Finally, Megan shares Pool Pro Mag’s newest article “Dress for Success” 

Topics Discussed: 

• 02:50 - Pool News Stories 
• 09:42 - Pool Industry News and Notes 
• 14:29 - Movers and Shakers 
• 18:07 - Upcoming Trade Shows 
• 21:40 - Pool Pro story, “Dress for Success” 

Connect with Guest: 

• Website 

In this episode with sat down with Genesis SWD Master Rick Chafey to discuss the possibilities and opportunities made available to pool industry professionals when they incorporate renovations into their business. Renovations can include everything from a small change to an equipment pad to full-blown remodels. Having the knowledge and the confidence is what matters when pitching these ideas to a customer and Rick discusses how you can get that by breaking down the upcoming Construction 281: Major Renovations class being offered by Genesis in Phoenix, AZ. 

Where to Register: http://bit.ly/GenesisRegistrationPWU 

Dates: September 30 - October 1, 2019 

Location: Sheraton Grand at Wild Horse Pass - Phoenix, AZ 

Price: $2,400 

Credits: 16 Hours I 1.6 IACET CEUs 

Deadline: August 28th 

You can find Rick and Genesis below: 

Red Rock: http://bit.ly/RedRockWebsitePWU 

Genesis: http://bit.ly/GenesisWebsitePWU 

You can follow Pool Chasers below:   

Website: http://bit.ly/PCWebsitePWU  

Instagram: http://bit.ly/PCInstagramPWU  

Facebook: http://bit.ly/PCFacebookPWU

In this episode, we sat down with Kirk Bianchi who is the owner of Bianchi Design and whose mission is to transform ordinary backyards into “waterscapes” or custom works of art. Bianchi’s design approach was inspired by a trip he took to Japan as a senior in high school. He was struck by how the Japanese architecture and landscape design integrated and blurred indoor/outdoor spaces in a simple, yet elegant way. It is this approach that makes him unique among conventional pool designers and landscape architects who do not integrate the elements of architecture, landscape, and pool design together. We love his approach of sculpting outdoor living spaces that encourage taking in the moment and quieting the noise.  

During the episode, Kirk breaks down how he views the swimming pool design as if he were looking through a photographer’s lens. Taking into account every angle and framing up the pool as if it were the subject of the photo. His designs not only make you stop for a moment to take in the beauty but truly tell a story as you walk through the living art form. We have never heard anyone describe it as he did on the podcast. Whether you are a designer, builder, manufacturer, or service company, you will be inspired by the way Kirk describes what we do and what this industry provides for our clients. We promise, you will never view a swimming pool or outdoor space the same!  

Bianchi Design Links: 

If you enjoyed this episode, check out the photos, show notes, all the links referenced, and follow Bianchi Designs by going to the episode webpage: https://poolchasers.link/web-pwu-93 

Sponsor Links: 

Pentair: https://poolchasers.link/pentair-pwu-93 

Lyon Financial: https://poolchasers.link/lyon-pwu-93 

Merlin Industries: https://poolchasers.link/merlin-pwu-93 

You can follow Pool Chasers below:   

Website: 

Episode Summary: 

Jim Conti is the Head of Sales at Sutro. The brainchild of founder Ravi Kurani, Sutro began with a focus on ORP technology before the company made the pivot to reagent-based testing with photometry, resulting in Sutro’s flagship product, the Sutro Smart Monitor. 

Jim explains the limitations of ORP and what led the team at Sutro to home in on incorporating Reagent Cartridges by LaMotte into their current technology. 

He compares the evolution of Sutro to that of the iPhone and that the future of the product will see the addition of even more features that add to convenience such as one-tap remote chlorine checks. 

“We’re an absolute extension of smart home technology,” says Jim. He goes on to share the many exciting plans the company has to make Sutro an indispensable tool for pool service professionals of any size. 

While he accepts that some service pros will always prefer old-school, analog systems over what’s cutting edge, he hopes that Sutro will change the game by looking at the product’s development as a “two-way street”, where customers have a say in how the technology will continue to evolve. 

Topics Discussed: 

• 00:55 - An introduction to Jim and Sutro
• 07:47 - Why reagents are a better choice over ORP
• 15:56 - How the Sutro Smart Monitor works
• 26:28 - The evolution of Sutro’s technology
• 35:18 - How to set up the Sutro Smart Monitor
• 37:58 - Why it’s important to embrace new technologies
• 46:26 - How to introduce Sutro to your routes
• 52:47 - What the future holds for Sutro
• 1:00:14 - How to get more information on Sutro

Sponsors: 

• Sutro 
• Pentair 

In this episode we discuss Coral Seas products Green to Clean and Yellow Out as well as Algae. Chris refers to an algae spore as pac-man who gets trojan horsed into thinking the product is a phosphate only to get ripped apart from the inside out by these amazing products. This one is one of the most entertaining ways we have heard algae being discussed We hope you enjoy the episode. See you out there Pool Chasers! 

This episode is brought to you by Jobber. Jobber is an amazing field service software. We don’t even know how we did things before having Jobber! This tool really keeps us organized and on track every day. Some of our favorite parts about Jobber is the ability to send quotes, schedule service and repair bids and build a profile for each customer. Try it out by going to http://bit.ly/JobberPWU  

Jandy is proud to support the podcast. With their recent "Quitting the Internet" policy that went into effect January 1st 2019, they're taking a firm stance to support our industry. We think this policy is a good step forward for our industry and are glad to see a company take a stand for the service guys and gals out there. If you haven't heard episode 31 yet, please go listen to it to find out more information or go to http://bit.ly/JandyBuiltStrongPWU

We are proud to have Genesis on board with our mission. GENESIS® was established in 1998 and joined by leaders wanting to lift our industry’s ability to design, engineer, construct and service watershapes that resonate with people’s minds and spirits. Since its humble, yet passionate beginnings, thousands of professionals have trusted GENESIS® faculty and courses. You can learn more by going to http://bit.ly/GenesisPoolPWU

Please take a moment to think about what this podcast means to you and how many hours of content that we have already produced for you, then contribute what you can afford. Please consider the upper tiers if you possible, but even the smallest contribution is extremely helpful in keeping this podcast alive. We will never take it for granted as your support means the world to us.    

To donate click the link below:   

Patreon: http://bit.ly/PCPatreonPWU

You can follow Pool Chasers below:

Website: http://bit.ly/PCWebsitePWU

Instagram: http://bit.ly/PCInstagramPWU

Facebook: http://bit.ly/PCFacebookPWU

Facebook Group: http://bit.ly/PCFacebookGroupP

In this episode, we sat down with Pentair’s National Training Manager Sue Robach to discuss the Pentair Master Service Program. When we ran Brothers Pool Service, we were always trying to find ways to make us and our team better. We were also constantly looking for topics to discuss during our weekly meetings and we think that this would have been a great resource to have. For many companies out there, the summer will be coming to an end which will allow more time for education. What better way to educate yourself than to enroll in the Pentair Master Service Program? With the ability to give each employee their own login, they can all go through the program individually or you can do it as a team. Either way, the Pentair Master Service Program provides a learning opportunity like no other. Whether you choose to install Pentair equipment on most jobs like we did or you have a few pools with their equipment on them, you will need to learn how to troubleshoot and this program provides the tools to help you do just that. In addition to that, you will get access to some amazing tools such as the Tech Smart, Pool IQ, and Pool Pad Pro apps. 

Episode Webpage: 

If you enjoyed this episode, check out the photos, show notes, all the links referenced, and follow Pentair by going to the episode the webpage here: Episode Webpage 

Sponsor Links: 

Pentair 

Pool & Electrical Products (PEP) 

Lyon Financial 

You can follow Pool Chasers below:   

Pool Chasers Website  

Pool Chasers Instagram 

Episode Summary: 

Today, we sit down with AQUA Magazine editors Abigail Carpenter and Scott Webb. The pair discuss the story behind the magazine as well as their upcoming AQUA Live Trade Show taking place this October 5-7, 2022 at the Charlotte Convention Center in Charlotte, N.C. 

Abigail and Scott explain that the trade show is “obvious natural extension” of AQUA’s commitment to bettering the pool space via education. 

They tell us to expect 45 exciting seminars and roundtable discussions featuring industry leaders alongside a variety of exhibits and networking opportunities, all in the same fun and laid-back environment that AQUA is known for. 

Register for the AQUA Live Trade Show at https://www.aquamag.live/ 

Here’s a Glimpse of What You’ll Learn: 

• 01:12 - An intro to Abigail and Scott 
• 03:46 - Why AQUA decided to bring back the show 
• 08:09 - Why the team chose to host in Charlotte 
• 10:42 - Where to expect future trade shows 
• 14:30 - Educational resources to expect  
• 20:54 - The trade show’s keynote speaker 

Episode Summary: 

In this edition of Business Tip of the Month, we’re joined by NPP’s President of Texas Hal Denbar. 

Listen in as Hal breaks down the important but often misunderstood distinction between making a profit and paying yourself as a business owner. 

He also explains the advantages of having an accountant and how to build a healthy pool business using the profit-first model. 

Topics Discussed: 

• 01:14 - Defining the problem 
• 02:37 - Profit versus owner’s salary 
• 04:29 - The advantages of having an accountant 
• 05:12 - Misconceptions around profit and salary 
• 07:18 - Making it a habit to check your numbers 
• 10:57 - Using the profit-first model 
• 15:55 - Determining how much to pay yourself 
• 18:18 - What counts as a “healthy” pool business

In this episode we discuss what enzymes are exactly and how they are used. We discuss how Pool Perfect and Spa Perfect work and that they are multi-faceted enzymes which helps them break down organic material better. We learned a lot on this one and we think you will as well. See you out there Pool Chasers! 

This episode is brought to you by Jobber. Jobber is an amazing field service software. We don’t even know how we did things before having Jobber! This tool really keeps us organized and on track every day. Some of our favorite parts about Jobber is the ability to send quotes, schedule service and repair bids and build a profile for each customer. Try it out by going to http://bit.ly/JobberPWU

Jandy is proud to support the podcast. With their recent "Quitting the Internet" policy that went into effect January 1st 2019, they're taking a firm stance to support our industry. We think this policy is a good step forward for our industry and are glad to see a company take a stand for the service guys and gals out there. If you haven't heard episode 31 yet, please go listen to it to find out more information or go to http://bit.ly/JandyBuiltStrongPWU

We are proud to have Genesis on board with our mission. GENESIS® was established in 1998 and joined by leaders wanting to lift our industry’s ability to design, engineer, construct and service watershapes that resonate with people’s minds and spirits. Since its humble, yet passionate beginnings, thousands of professionals have trusted GENESIS® faculty and courses. You can learn more by going to http://bit.ly/GenesisPoolPWU

Please take a moment to think about what this podcast means to you and how many hours of content that we have already produced for you, then contribute what you can afford. Please consider the upper tiers if you possible, but even the smallest contribution is extremely helpful in keeping this podcast alive. We will never take it for granted as your support means the world to us.    

To donate click the link below:   

Patreon: http://bit.ly/PCPatreonPWU  

You can follow Pool Chasers below:

Website: http://bit.ly/PCWebsitePWU

Instagram: http://bit.ly/PCInstagramPWU

Facebook: http://bit.ly/PCFacebookPWU

Facebook Group: http://bit.ly/PCFacebookGroupPWU

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In this episode, we sat down with Pentair’s Vice President-Business Unit Leader Pool De’Mon Wiggins and Vice President Sales Aquatic & Environmental Systems Steve Zorn. We were very honored to be able to go out to Pentair headquarters in Golden Valley, Minnesota and record with them. It was great to meet the team and be there in person. We are excited to be partnering with them.  

Throughout the podcast, we discuss Pentair’s history, their transition into aquatics, and some of the other brands they have acquired that fall under the Pentair name. We also get into the Pentair brand and how they have built a phenomenal reputation in the industry, products that they make, and their partnerships with the Twins and Vikings professional sports teams. This episode is very informative, educational, and inspiring for any entrepreneur listening.  

You can find Pentair below: 

Website: http://bit.ly/PentairWebsitePWU 

Instagram: http://bit.ly/PentairIGPWU 

Facebook: http://bit.ly/PentairFBPWU 

Twitter: http://bit.ly/PentairTwitterPWU 

You can find Pentair workshops and become a partner below: 

Training: http://bit.ly/PentairTrainingPWU 

Pentair Partners: http://bit.ly/PentairPartnersPWU 

You can find the Books and Podcasts discussed below: 

Leaders Eat Last: http://bit.ly/LeadersEatLastPWU

Episode 100 is here and we can’t believe it! We have interviewed a ton of people over the last few years and while doing so, we have discussed with them how their pasts have shaped who they are today. The background stories are one of our favorite parts of each episode because you can really learn a lot about someone when you understand where they came from and what they have overcome to get to where they are today. So, for this monumental episode, we have decided to flip the script and share our story with you all. Each of us goes back to our roots and discusses our past and how we got to the moment in our life where we crossed paths in our junior year of high school. Our upbringings could not be more opposite as you will hear throughout the episode, but somehow, someway, we found each other and formed an unlikely friendship and brotherhood.  

This story was not easy to tell, as we both share some of our most vulnerable moments, insecurities, and struggles, but we wanted to be real with you, so you understand who we are and what we have overcome in our lives. So, we go deep in this one, but we also have many laughs and discuss some of our favorite moments growing up and all the crazy fun times we had together. They say opposites attract and we could not be a better yin and yang example of that. Since we call each other brothers and we don’t look alike, we get asked all the time how that happened and that is hard to tell in a short conversation, so this is the whole narrative. We hope you connect to our story in some way and that it inspires people to not judge a book by its cover but to look past the surface and get to know people for who they really are.  

Episode Webpage: 

If you enjoyed this episode, check out the photos, show notes, and all the links referenced by going to the episode webpage here: https://poolchasers.link/web-pwu-100 

Sponsor Links: 

Pentair: https://poolchasers.link/pentair-pwu-100 

Primate Pool Tools: https://poolchasers.link/primate-pwu-100 

You can follow Pool Chasers below:   

Website: https://poolchasers.website/about-pwu

Episode Summary: 

Today, we speak with British TikTok sensation Miles Laflin, aka “thep00lguy”. As of this conversation, Miles has over 12.3 million followers on TikTok, 220,000 on Instagram, and 500,000 subscribers on YouTube. 

Miles started recording pool content in May 2020. His first video went viral right away, garnering a quarter of a million views in a single day. His best performing video of all time hit 130 million views, becoming the third most-viewed TikTok video in the UK. 

Miles speaks with us about his dramatic rise to fame almost two years ago, his content creation process on his various social media, his collaborating with celebrities in his more recent videos, and how he plans on scaling his business in the near future. 

Topics Discussed: 

• 01:31 - An introduction to Miles 
• 06:19 - Miles’s typical working week 
• 08:57 - Why Miles decided to start recording his jobs 
• 12:48 - Going viral on TikTok 
• 19:24 - Miles’s favorite video 
• 22:14 - Miles’s recording process 
• 27:16 - Dealing with trolls

Episode Summary: 

Today’s special episode is the August edition of our “News & Notes” series, in partnership with Pool Pro Magazine. 

After touching on the most interesting pool-related news of the month, Megan gives her thoughts on Q2 earnings reports and other industry news. She then highlights this month’s new products. 

Finally, Megan shares Pool Pro Mag’s newest article “Small Solutions”, which tells the story of precast concrete pools and plunge pools increasing in popularity 

Topics Discussed: 

• 02:07 - Pool Related News 
• 09:02 - Earnings Reports 
• 12:07 - Pool Industry News 
• 16:11 - New Products 
• 24:27 - Pool Pro Article 

Connect with Guest: 

• Website 
• Instagr

Episode Summary: 

Today we do a deep dive into AquaStar Pool Products. Founded in 2000, AquaStar grew to become a vertically integrated company that offers a variety of products such as spa jets and fittings, skimmers, ozonators, chlorinators, cleaners, and—as we talk about at length in today’s episode—VGBA drains. 

In this conversation, we sit down with AquaStar Pool Products COO Todd Pieri and Director of Science and Compliance Steve Barnes. Listen in as Todd and Steve illustrate the importance of referring back to the fundamentals through the lens of sports (leading Todd to tell the story of how he won a bet with Michael Jordan on the golf course). 

Episode Summary: 

In this episode, we sit down with Skimmer’s new Chief Executive Officer Jack Nelson and Managing Consultant Ryan Hash. We discuss how their careers each led them to Skimmer and the unlimited potential that Jack saw in the pool industry and Skimmer specifically which made him and his partner pull the trigger on investing in the software.  

Don’t worry….. the majority of the episode is about the software, we know that’s what you want to hear! If you are not familiar with it, Skimmer is pool service software that makes it easier to run your pool business. It allows you to finally ditch that old paper-based system and run your business in a more modern way.  

Their software allows businesses to create custom profiles for each customer, optimize routes as well as track each stops data, email service reports, easily track repairs, service calls, and filter cleanings, create a customizable checklist for each service stop, track technicians throughout the day, integrate with QuickBooks, and the app automatically syncs to the Cloud which works even in areas with no internet connection. 

In this episode, we had the pleasure of interviewing Scott Webb who is the Executive Editor and Cailley Hammel who is the Managing Editor of Aqua Magazine. A few weeks ago, they flew us up to chilly Madison, WI to visit the Aqua Magazine headquarters where we had the opportunity to tour the building and meet the dedicated people that work on the magazine each month. We learned a lot and had a ton of fun with the team. We get the magazine every month, but we really wanted to see what it takes to push out a new issue each and every month. Seeing and hearing it really makes you appreciate all the hard work that goes into it. 

During the interview, we got a behind the scenes look into how everything works. We dove into their 40 years of history, the Aqua Show, some of their classic issues, their goals in the industry, topics they cover and don’t cover, how content is selected, and some of the hot topics going on in the industry today. We also have a great discussion on how the industry has changed over the last few years with people being more willing to share information. We hope you enjoy the episode as much as we did! 

Guest Info: 

If you enjoyed this episode, check out the photos, show notes, book recommendation, all the links referenced, and to follow Aqua Magazine by going to the episode webpage here: https://poolchasers.link/website-79-pwu 

Sponsor Links: 

Pentair: https://poolchasers.link/pentair-pwu-79 

Register for Pool Chasers Live Tour below: 

Website: https://poolchasers.link/tour-pwu-79 

You can follow Pool Chasers below:   

Website: https://poolchasers.website/about-pwu 

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In this special episode, we sat down with Brad Leavitt of AFT Construction, Jeromey Naugle of Premier Paradise, and John Martese of On-Demand Design Concepts to discuss what you need to be looking for when aligning yourself with a General Contractor, Pool Designer, or Pool Builder. Each of them has had their own experiences, both good and bad, and have now found each other and respectfully work with one another. They share some of their tactics as well as best practices to finish projects on time and provide the best experience for the client. Communication is key in every aspect of the build and based on the conversation seems to be where the struggles lie when they do arise. Each of them shares their insights as to what they are looking for when partnering up on projects. We knew that if we could get all three of them in a room together, the conversation would be great and we are excited to share it with you!  

Brad, Jeromey, and John's Links: 

If you enjoyed this episode, check out the photos, show notes, all the links referenced, and follow AFT, Premier, and On-Demand by going to the episode webpage: https://poolchasers.link/web-pwu-105 

Sponsor Links: 

Pentair: https://poolchasers.link/pentair-pwu-105 

Lyon Financial: https://poolchasers.link/lyon-pwu-105 

You can follow Pool Chasers below:   

Website: https://poolchasers.website/about-pwu 

Instagram: https://poolchasers.social/ig-pwu 

Facebook: https://poolchasers.social/fb-pwu 

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Episode Summary: 

Today’s special episode is the February edition of our “News & Notes” series, in partnership with Pool Pro Magazine. 

After breaking the ice with a candid chat about recent travels and the Super Bowl’s more “interesting” moments at the halftime show, we jump into the most interesting pool-related news of the month. 

Megan then goes over recent industry news, recently released products by various manufacturers, new industry movers and shakers, and upcoming trade shows. 

Finally, Megan talks about Pool Pro Mag’s new story, “Service Truck Tetris”. 

Topics Discussed: 

• 05:05 - Boxer Derek Chisora spends day as pool guy 
• 05:53 - Adele postponed show over swimming pool set 
• 07:20 - New article about alternative swimming pools 
• 10:26 - Sycamore Mineral Springs damaged by chemical fire 
• 11:40 - IPSA elects new board members 
• 12:46 - PHTA donors for their Step Into Swim™ program 

Episode Summary: 

Since its founding in 1969, Fluidra has grown into a well-respected multinational group in the pool and wellness industry, operating in more than 45 countries through its subsidiaries with a team of over 6000 employees. Fluidra’s portfolio includes a number of prestigious brands such as Jandy®, AstralPool®, Polaris®, Cepex®, Zodiac®, CTX Professional®, and Gre®. 

Joining us today are Fluidra’s North America’s Vice President of Marketing Brad Parker, and Director of Trade Marketing & Sales Ops Donny Cislo. After a brief introduction to Donny and his professional journey, we talk about the overall response to Fluidra’s rollout of Jandy® quitting the internet (a topic which we discussed at length with Brad back in Episode 31) as well as the merger between Fluidra and Zodiac. 

This episode threw quite a curveball at us, we were on our way to Long Beach and were prepared to record our final stop of the live tour when we found out that the city was recommending to not have large group gatherings. We decided it was in the best health interest for everyone if we canceled the event. We were pretty bummed about it but we adjusted and changed it to a Facebook Live, as well as an epic podcast episode. We turned our Air BNB into a recording studio and off we went! We sat down with our good friends Rich Gallo of Pure Swim, Javier Payan of Payan Pools, and Dustin Anderson of Precision Aquatics to discuss 1099 Independent Contractors and W-2 Employees. With the new AB-5 Law coming out in California, there have been a lot of questions surrounding this topic and we wanted to shed some light on what it means and how to adjust to it if necessary.  

All 3 of the guests, as well as us, have dealt with both independent contractors and employees so during the episode we share our experiences. The overall goal of this podcast was to define each one so that businesses could figure out where they fit into the conversation and help make the transition if necessary. There is a lot of negative talk surrounding this, but we tried to stay positive and make suggestions that will overall make the industry better. When we were running Brothers Pool Service this topic was always being discussed between us and since we started Pool Chasers, it has been one of the most asked for topics. We hope you get a better understanding of it and get as much out of this episode as we did. 

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Today, we speak with Jody Underhill of Rapid Hire Pro, a digital marketing agency that focuses solely on recruiting for home service companies. 

Jody discusses the unique challenge of getting your ad seen, encouraging business owners to take care in making sure that the ad is visible across all relevant high-traffic platforms. As he explains, Rapid Hire Pro’s nurture sequence offers a frictionless experience to job seekers who click on their ads, helping them reach the point where they can make the most informed decision possible. 

He goes on to talk about why it has become so difficult to hire technicians across the board lately. He addresses the efficacy of performance pay, the difference between recruiting and hiring, and what it means to provide a career versus a job. 

Jody also speaks on what causes employees to leave, and how you can fine-tune your business—especially when it comes to the pay, culture, life balance, and other benefits that you offer—in order to attract A-players to your company. 

Topics Discussed: 

• 01:03 - An introduction to Jody and Rapid Hire Pro 
• 07:42 - How Rapid Fire Pro seamlessly guides job seekers 
• 15:49 - Why it is so difficult to hire technicians 
• 17:47 - Performance pay done right 
• 25:50 - Recruiting versus hiring 
• 32

Episode Summary: 

In today’s edition of Business Tip of the Month, we’re joined by Eddie Skehan, Vice President of Operational Excellence for National Pool Partners. 

Our discussion today is all about fleet management. In particular, he speaks on the advantages of GPS tracking, which include heat mapping, using gamification to promote good driver habits, performing preventive maintenance, recovering lost vehicles, and geo-tracking. 

He encourages every business owner in the industry to make the investment into the latest GPS technology since “the fleet is probably the biggest expense that you have.” He adds that, ultimately, you will reap significant savings down the line. 

Topics Discussed: 

• 00:45 - A brief introduction to Eddie 
• 01:41 - A primer on GPS tracking 
• 03:05 - Driver habits 
• 04:28 - Preventive maintenance 
• 05:27 - Recovery 
• 07:10 - Justifying prices on cutting-edge software 
• 09

Episode Summary: 

In today’s edition of Business Tip of the Month, we’re joined by Justin Kuperberg, Chief Development Officer at NPP. 

Our discussion centers on what we believe are the three things that owners should consider when thinking about the future of their business: legacy, net worth, and intangibles. 

Listen in as Justin speaks on the common factors that sellers overlook when selling their business and the steps that immediately follow. 

He also encourages sellers to put themselves in the shoes of their buyer, and in fact for sellers to make sure that they are nurturing a relationship with the buyer that results in both parties experiencing total confidence throughout the transaction. 

Topics Discussed: 

• 00:42 - A brief introduction to Justin 
• 02:52 - Legacy and considerations around selling your business 
• 06:00 - Net worth and getting clear on your balance sheet 
• 08:13 - Building a business versus running a business 
• 09:38 - Negotiating with your company’s potential buyer 
• 10:59

In this episode, we sat down with Oceanside Glass & Tile’s CEO Sean Gildea as well as their Product and Inventory Manager Brian Fitzgerald. We have been big fans of Oceanside since we first saw it on a job site. There is just something unique and special when you open the box and once it is installed it looks even more fantastic. We have always heard that they had a very cool origin story and after recording the interview, let us tell you, it did not disappoint. Oceanside’s story began just over 25 years ago in the year 1992. Three artists and a young entrepreneur created a game-changing trifecta - Tile, Glass, and Sustainability. Forging into uncharted waters to develop handcrafted tile with recycled bottled glass. Listen to the episode to hear how their story unfolded and how Oceanside was born. 

Sean and Brian also share Oceanside’s past and current cultures with us. To this day, many of their original beliefs are intertwined in the day to day operations as well as the culture and product. We have learned over the years that when it comes to a high-quality product, that the company behind that product has spent a ton of time implementing the right systems. Such is the case with Oceanside, it is no surprise that they are so successful. We discuss their manufacturing process in detail and it is something you do not want to miss! We even throw in some discussion about tacos! Who doesn’t love tacos, right?! 

Oceanside Glass & Tile Links: 

If you enjoyed this episode, check out the photos, show notes, all the links referenced, and follow Oceanside by going to the episode webpage here: Episode Webpage 

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Pentair 

Pleatco 

PoolRX 

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Episode Summary: 

Today we share a LIVE panel discussion from the 2022 International Pool, Spa, and Patio Expo with the BIG 3 consolidation experts in the industry. 

In this conversation, Megan Kendrick of Pool Pro Magazine moderates a panel consisting of Augusto Titarelli (CEO at National Pool Partners) Gary Crayton (Executive Chairman at Pool Troopers) Fraser Ramseyer (Founder & CEO at SPS PoolCare) Hal Denbar (President at National Pool Partners) Wendy Parker (Business Development at Pool Troopers) and Mike Cohen (Head of Partnerships at SPS PoolCare) as they discuss the current trend of consolidation in the industry and what it means for the service sector. 

Today’s episode is the first in a four-part series on filters. We discuss why filtration is such a vital part of a pool and spa. We talk about how you can explain filtration in layman’s terms to help customers understand it better, how to choose the right type and size filter, what “effective filtration area” means, and much more. 

To lead our discussion, we have with us Pentair’s Product Manager on filters and valves Frank Swindell and Regional Training Manager Mike Childress. 

Listen in as Frank and Mike explain how to spot filtration issues in a pool or spa, how commercial and residential pools require different standards when gauging what size filter to install, considerations around the distance between the equipment and the pool, and choosing between the three types of pool filters. 

Our upcoming episodes will feature conversations that delve deep into sand, DE, and cartridge filters. Stay tuned! 

Pentair Links: 

If you enjoyed this episode, check out the photos, show notes, all the links referenced, and follow Pentair by going to the episode webpage here: Episode Webpage 

Sponsor Links: 

Pentair 

Lyon Financial 

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Episode Summary:

Fred Schweer is the Vice President of Sales at PoolRx Worldwide, which manufactures an EPA-registered, NSF Certified, and eco-friendly mineral-based algaecide and chemical reducer. PoolRx eliminates existing algae fast, prevents algae from coming back, and lasts for up to six months.

The chelated minerals free up low levels of chlorine to be more productive in the water, providing amazing clarity, and is ideal to use with Chlorine, Salt, UV, or Ozone systems. PoolRx supports any size body of water and is perfect for both residential and commercial pools, spas, fountains, and water parks. 

As Fred explains during our conversation, the product has been a lifesaver amid the chlorine shortage. By attacking the microalgae in the pool, it frees up your chlorine to do its actual job. Using PoolRX will save you both time and money while allowing you to use less chlorine. 

Episode Summary: 

Today, we speak with David and Luke of the Australia-based SPLASH!, the leading magazine for the Australian swimming pool and spa industry. They are also the co-hosts of the SPLASH! podcast. 

Listen in as Luke and David talk all things Australia and how the nation’s pool culture and industry differ from that of the U.S. They speak in particular of how climate affects usage, the importance placed on function over form, and the accessibility of pools to different socio-economic groups. 

Finally, they discuss differences in how pools are maintained in either country, including Australia’s preference for salt chlorination, frequency of use of variable speed pumps, more infrequent service schedules in Australia. 

Topics Discussed: 

• 00:48 - An introduction to Luke and David 
• 12:50 - About SPLASH! 
• 17:12 - What the trade can learn from SPLASH! 
• 25:30 - The Australian culture and climate 
• 33:28 - Pools and spas in the Australian market 
• 37:25 - Function comes before form in Australian pools 
• 44:42 - How Australia has stayed on top of innovation

Episode Summary: 

Today, we speak with Bob Spacy of the family-owned Superior Pool Solutions, which he has operated alongside his wife Sheri since 2014. Superior offers full-service, repairs, tile cleaning, and remodeling. 

Bob discusses his inspiration behind his “Truck Talks” series on Instagram and how it blew up in ways he never expected, including getting him seen as a mentor to pool guys everywhere. 

In this episode we had the opportunity to interview our good friend Tony Arredondo of The Pool Guys of Tampa Bay - Tampapoolpro.com. He has been a big supporter of us from the beginning and we were excited to finally get him on the podcast. Tony is a member of the National Plasterers Council and currently the President of the Florida Swimming Pool Association (FSPA) Tampa Bay Chapter. Tony shared his unique story with us of how he got into the industry. We discussed how the foreclosure market provided him with rapid growth when he first started, so much so that he had to stop taking on new customers at one point to readjust his business strategy. This allowed him to keep his reputation intact, while still providing the customers with the best experience possible. Something we had to do several times while running Brothers Pool Service. 

We also had a great conversation about the Tampa group which is an organization he is involved in, which is made up of industry professionals who are experts in different fields. They work with one another to provide their clients with the best customer service possible by making sure the right guy is in the backyard to do each job. This is a great way of coming together to lift the image of the industry and support one another so that everyone is successful. We were very impressed by what they got going on out there in Tampa and think it is something that more of this industry should be open to doing.  

Guest Info: 

If you enjoyed this episode, check out the photos, show notes, all the links referenced, and follow the Tony Arredondo by going to the episode webpage here: https://poolchasers.link/web-pwu-84 

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Today, we sit down with Eric Knight, a sales and marketing leader for Orenda, a company which offers a line of eco-friendly water treatments. Orenda also provides free industry-leading tools to pool professionals such as The Orenda Calculator™, and educational resources like Orenda Academy™ and the Rule Your Pool Podcast. 

Listen in as Eric discusses what he has learned from hosting the “Rule Your Pool’ podcast and the importance of approaching water treatment from water’s point of view. In other words, the practitioner will always get more insight by asking, “What does water want?” rather than mindlessly dumping your run-of-the mill chemicals just because that is the unfortunate norm in the industry. 

He also talks about what separates “good” pool companies from “great” ones. It’s not about skill nor intelligence. Rather, truly great companies have a culture which respects and obeys physics instead of trying to fight it—by accepting that they can’t defeat water. This is a company which embraces the reality of problem pools being the norm, and encourages its technicians to speak up about them, all so as to be able to standardize their approach to pool chemistry. 

Here’s a Glimpse of What You’ll Learn: 

• 04:50 - About the Rule Your Pool Podcast 
• 11:36 - Using Orenda’s learning resources 
• 17:01 - How Orenda looks at water differently 
• 23:04 - Why to view LSI first, range chemistry second 
• 28:28 - What separates “good” from “great” 
• 33:03 - Getting the

Episode Summary: 

In this episode, our good friend Justin Bowie of JMax Plumbing returns for his third appearance on the podcast where we pick his brain on some of the most commonly asked questions about his trade.  

After Justin was on the podcast for episode 109, he shared with us that he received several questions, many of which he gets on a regular basis. We got to talking and thought it would be great to have him answer them on the podcast so that they were available to everyone.  

Have you ever asked yourself what is SEO, or what does SEO stand for? Have you heard the term SEM and wondered what exactly is search engine marketing? These are questions we hear often and once had ourselves. It can be difficult to grasp these concepts, so for this special episode of the podcast, we sat down with Lorne Sederoff of SearchKings and we were also joined by Demetra Mandrapilias to discuss these terms. We also jump into a few topics in the big world of Google. The first being how to set up your Google My Business page, the second being how to improve your Google local search results, and the third being the new Google Guarantee option being offered in some industries.   

Word of mouth is a good option; and as Lorne says in the podcast “it is a great start” but where do you go from there? If you’re wanting to grow your business, you need to step into the digital age where everyone is searching these days. You need to understand how to show up when someone searches for best pool company near me. You need to understand how google ads work and if they may be a good option for you. What we love about SearchKings is that they offer a flat fee month to month service, which means they know that you need to see results. They know that when you win, they win so they work hard to make sure you are seeing a reward for your investment. If you would like to find out more about how SearchKings can help you grow your business, email them here: poolchasers@searchkings.com. 

You will learn about SEO (Search Engine Optimization), SEM (Search Engine Marketing), Google My Business, Google Local Search, and Google Guarantee.  

Search Kings Links:

If you enjoyed this episode, check out the photos, show notes, all the links referenced, and follow SearchKings by going to the episode webpage here: https://poolchasers.link/web-pwu-102 

Sponsor Links:  

Pentair: https://poolchasers.link/pentair-pwu-102 

Anderson Manufacturing: 

In this episode we interview Genesis Ambassador and Co-Founder Brian Van Bower. Brian is also an SWD Master, CEO of Aquatic Consultants Inc, and the President of BVB Consulting LLC. We were very honored to sit down with Brian to discuss his journey through the industry. Brian shares with us his story of how he went from beach boy at a motel in Miami, to SWD Master and Co-Founder of Genesis, to living “the good Life” as he calls it. In 1989 Brian decided to do what most people were not doing and that was charging for designs. He was instrumental in that movement, and along with Skip Phillips and David Tisherman founded a program in Genesis that would change the industry forever.  

See you out there Pool Chasers! 

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Genesis: http://bit.ly/GenesisPoolPWU 

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Episode Summary: 

Today’s guest takes us way back to 1919 when his company was started by his grandfather just after the Great War. He walks us through the many innovative ideas and products that the LaMotte Company has had over that time, what sparked those ideas, and the amount of work that it took to make it all happen. 

We go through LaMotte’s pretty incredible list of accolades, including everything from blood kits, soil kits, phenol red, DPD, colorimeters, test strips, to their WaterLink® Spin Touch®. 

Richard LaMotte became involved in the family business in 1984—another LaMotte on the long list of 15 family members who have been actively involved so far—and today he serves as the V.P. of Sales and Marketing. 

In this episode, we sat down with Robert Stuart who is from Colorado Springs, Colorado. Robert has over 30 years of experience in the hot tub industry. He shares some fundamentals and best practices on how to service and upsell to make the most out of the hot tubs on your route. Listen in as Robert discusses the differences between a pool and a hot tub and the unique challenges of building and maintaining the latter, considerations in tailoring the right spa to the customer’s wants and needs, the perfect drain and maintenance schedule for a hot tub, how to conduct a chemical maintenance check, and financial opportunities when servicing hot tubs on your route. 

Episode Webpage:

If you enjoyed this episode, check out the photos, show notes, all the links referenced, and follow Robert Stuart by going to the episode webpage here: Episode Webpage 

Sponsor Links:

Pentair 

Spa Retailer Magazine 

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Episode Summary: 

Today, we speak with NPP’s President of Texas Hal Denbar, and Texas Business Development Manager Amy Engelmann. 

After a brief update on how business has fared ever since Patriot joined NPP, we introduce Amy, who talks about her path to eventually partnering with NPP. She and her husband Neil co-owned O'Neill's Pools & Hot Tubs before its transition into Patriot. She looks back on her foray into the pool industry and the early challenges she had to overcome as a business owner, and what eventually drew her to NPP. 

Hal then speaks on private equity and the process that led to this consolidation, why he believes that third-party valuations are subpar by comparison, and how this process actually resulted in Hal learning more about his own business and the direction he wants to take it. 

Hal and Amy then explain how they are managing all of these moving parts amid year one. They offer tips on creating a sound exit strategy and how sellers may evaluate whether or not to take the plunge. They also speak on how employees have reacted and adjusted after learning that their companies had switched hands. Finally, they discuss the new technologies NPP is introducing in the coming months. 

Topics Discussed: 

• 01:11 - How things have been since Patriot joined NPP 
• 06:02 - An intro to Amy and O'Neill's Pools & Hot Tubs 
• 10:20 - Amy’s early struggles owning a pool business 
• 13:34 - Why Amy joined NPP 
• 25:36 - Explaining “private equity”

Episode Summary: 

Today, we speak with Nick Ghiz and Jim Goettl of PUL Products. 

Nick and Jim have a clear passion for and purpose to what they do, both being sons of successful men in the pool business: Nick (son of Lewis “Buzz” Ghiz) hails from a generation of keen entrepreneurs while Jim comes from a line of highly creative product developers and innovators (his father John has over 100 patents in the pool industry). 

The pair do a deep dive into the disruptive products offered by PUL Products, particularly the PUL Conekt, which takes inspiration from tried-and-true in-floor pool cleaning solutions and incorporates current technologies to help their products stand above the noise. Unlike most in-floor cleaning systems that use a one-size-fits-all design, PUL Products offers technology that “contours” to your individual pool. 

Listen in as they share how both dealers and homeowners can benefit from PUL Products’ in-floor system customer portal and how they intend to continue innovating in this space like their fathers before them 

Topics Discussed: 

• 01:05 - An introduction to Nick and Jim 
• 04:55 - About PUL Products 
• 09:11 - The capabilities of the app 
• 14:18 - Disrupting the in-floor pool cleaning space 
• 16:42 - Addressing the most common in-floor concerns 
• 24:24

Episode Summary: 

Today we speak with Mark Jones, Owner of the New Orleans-based Blue Street Pools. Mark has been immersed in the world of sales from a young age, but never imagined himself touching the pool industry until quite recently when he decided to look for better opportunities as a new father. 

Not long after losing his job in Corporate America, Mark found his first account in a neighbor who asked him to clean his pool. One summer and another nine accounts later, Mark had completely replaced the income he made as an employee. He never looked back. 

Mark entered the pool industry in 2017, marketing himself solely through flyers which he disseminated around his neighborhood. But his breakthrough would come in 2020 when he settled on TikTok to promote his business. Encouraged by a friend, he created an account on the social media platform. Six months later, Mark had gained 100,000 followers on TikTok. Today, he has over 2.1 million. 

Listen in as Mark discusses how to build an online brand as a pool pro using TikTok. He explains the value of “giving out the game” and the importance of transparency and a love for the community you build. 

Finally, Mark shares his five-year plan to take an already unbelievable career to the next level. 

Topics Discussed: 

• 01:34 - Mark's background 
• 06:37 - Learning the ins-and-outs of cleaning pools 
• 08:33 - How Mark started marketing his pool business 
• 12:40 - Mark’s rapid business growth via TikTok 

Episode Summary: 

In this episode, we speak with pool service professional and coach David Van Brunt of Swimming Pool Learning. David has had a passion for the service industry since he got his start in 1988 when he was just 16 years old. 

Today, he runs the #1 swimming pool channel on YouTube with 50 million video views and 100,000 Subscribers. Alongside his channel, David has an online coaching program with over 280 members. He hosts the popular Pool Guy Podcast Show which has over 850,000 downloads. 

David offers his best advice for planning for your future as a pool service professional, as no one can do pool service forever unless they reach a point where they’re doing it simply for fun. 

Topics Discussed: 

• 01:47 - Intro to David Van Brunt 
• 03:33 - Things to note when planning for your future 
• 05:24 - Planning if you’re already getting up in age 
• 08:25 - Preparing for the corporate world 
• 11:09 - How to invest your extra cash wisely 
• 16:50 - Why invest in real estate 
• 21:28

You may be wondering why Email? Well, the fact is that every day, millions of emails are sent from companies to their customers and suppliers. A well-written email can lead to business success, while a bad email can harm a professional relationship, derail a project, or hurt your reputation. People often think that emails can be less formal, but the messages you send are a reflection of your own professionalism, values, and attention to detail, so a certain level of formatting is needed. Proper formatting improves the chances that the recipient will read, react, and respond positively to your email. You’re emailing your customer to get a response, doing things professionally will help get the responses you are looking for. 

Efficiency is key, especially when you are wearing so many hats as the business owner, or whatever your responsibilities are within your company. Juggling all the tasks can be difficult, trust us we know! That is why we discuss these 5 ways that can speed up and streamline your process, while also looking and acting like a professional. We have all sent out an email that we wish we could have back and we want to help you avoid that in the future. We had a lot of success in this area while running Brothers, but we also had our fair share of learning experiences as well. We even chat about a few of ours on the episode. Email is still a key component in what we do every day, why not take the time to do it right? 

Episode Webpage: 

If you enjoyed this episode, check out the photos, show notes, and all the links referenced, by going to the episode webpage here: https://poolchasers.link/web-pwu-107 

Sponsor Links: 

Pentair: https://poolchasers.link/pentair-pwu-107 

Primate Pool Tools: https://poolchasers.link/primate-pwu-107 

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Today, we sit down with Scott Frost, who has served as Senior Vice President of Sales for North America at Fluidra for almost three decades. 

Since its founding in 1969, Fluidra has grown into a well-respected multinational group in the pool and wellness industry, operating in more than 45 countries through its subsidiaries with a team of over 6000 employees. Fluidra’s portfolio includes a number of prestigious brands such as Jandy®, AstralPool®, Polaris®, Cepex®, Zodiac®, CTX Professional®, and Gre®. 

Episode Summary: 

Today, we speak with Steve Crowley, President of Crowley Pool Service. Steve initially did not choose to work in the pool industry; yet, 15 years later, he has achieved considerable success throughout his career and holds many certifications and awards including being featured as Pool Pro Magazine’s 30-under-40 Pool Industry Leaders. 

Through the years Crowley Pool Service has grown into one of the area’s largest pool service companies. It offers a wide variety of services for both above-ground and in-ground swimming pools. During the winter months, Crowley Pool Service specializes in commercial and residential snow management. 

For over 50 years, Gohlke Pools has been a pioneer in family backyard living. Since 1958, when Gene Gohlke built one of Denton’s first family swimming pools, the Gohlke family has been selling swimming pool supplies and offering repairs and weekly cleaning service throughout the region. In 1984, when Matt Gohlke graduated from Texas Christian University, he joined the family business working for Gohlke Pool Supply. In 1992, Matt purchased Gohlke Pool Supply and Gohlke Custom Pools. Matt is currently the President and Nick Day is currently the Service Manager. 

We had a great time interviewing them at the Southwest Pool and Spa show. We have wanted to have them on the podcast since the beginning and we're excited that we could finally make it happen. We think they do an incredible job when it comes to hiring, training, and retaining their employees. Our interview with them covers those topics among others. We understand this is one of the industry’s biggest struggles at the moment and we hope this episode gives you a few ideas to help with your business as well.  

Guest Info: 

If you enjoyed this episode, check out the photos, show notes, all the links referenced, and follow Gohlke Pools by going to the episode webpage here: https://poolchasers.link/web-pwu-82 

Sponsor Links: 

Pentair: https://poolchasers.link/pentair-pwu-82 

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Episode Summary: 

Today, we sit down once again with Skimmer CEO Jack Nelson and Bryce Sirrine of Beyond Pool Cleaning and Sun Pool and Patio and brand ambassador for Skimmer. 

Listen in as our guests talk about their experiences in navigating common roadblocks and barriers to growing your business, whether you run a one-man-show or a large company. They break the journey down to the very beginning as you work your way up to 100 accounts, then 250, followed by 400, and finally beyond 500. 

Episode Summary: 

Today, we speak with Natalie Doyle, Finance Manager at Presidential Pools, Spas & Patio; as well as Sarah Bess, Marketing Director at Lyon Financial. 

Presidential Pools is known as the #1 Pool Builder in Arizona and one of the largest pool builders in the country. They are partnered with Lyon Financial, which since 1979 has been specializing in financing solutions for swimming pools and home improvement projects. 

Episode Summary: 

Today, we once again speak with Rich Gallo, the Founder and CEO of Pure Swim Inc., a second-generation swimming pool maintenance and repair company based out of Valencia, CA. 

As we emerge from the pandemic, Rich looks back on how Pure Swim was able to continue to thrive in spite of the many challenges that the last two years presented. He also talks about changes across the industry in general, such as the explosion of demand for pools as the work-from-home culture became the norm. 

Rich explains the importance of understanding the new economy (ex. inflation) in order to stay ahead of common “chokeholds” and limiting beliefs that hold many business owners back. He also discusses why every business owner needs to have structure so that they do not get derailed both when chasing new opportunities or navigating times of hardship. He goes on to add that it pays to have a roadmap for the future; otherwise, you risk wasting your potential for growth. 

Finally, Rich speaks on his upcoming apprenticeship program and gives his general thoughts on mentoring the next generation of business owners and tradespeople, all the while expressing gratitude for an industry that has grown to be more transparent and collaborative over the decades. 

Topics Discussed: 

• 01:06 - How Pure Swim emerged from the pandemic 
• 07:10 - The importance of understanding the current economy 
• 12:02 - Breaking free from common business owner chokeholds 
• 22:49 - The current state of the industry 
• 29:21 - Modeling your business for growth

In this episode, we had the pleasure of sitting down remotely with Kevan Cooper who is the Sr. IOT Product Manager for Pentair. We asked Kevan to give us an overview of Pentair’s new flagship automation product the IntelliCenter. We first saw the IntelliCenter control system at a trade show a few years ago and were very impressed, we could tell that Pentair took the time to put together a quality product. We were excited for the touchscreen technology, the over the air updates, and the ability to adapt as the homeowner updates their system. Kevan breaks down each of those with us throughout the episode. We also discuss the difference between the IntelliCenter and Pentair’s other products the EasyTouch and IntelliTouch. One of our favorite things about the product is that Pentair created an IntelliCenter Upgrade Kit that can convert either the EasyTouch or IntelliTouch to an IntelliCenter. We had a great time talking with Kevan and we hope you enjoy the episode. 

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In this episode, we sat down with Pleatco’s Chief Marketing Officer Battista Remati to discuss the 2020 Pleatco Perfect PoolGuy/Gal Search We really enjoyed our conversation with Battista as he shared the origin story of the contest and what it has done for the winners over the years. Winning the contest has truly changed so many lives by not only growing their business tremendously but by creating a network of pool professionals that can help each other grow. As Battista says on the episode “Once a perfect pool guy/gal always a perfect pool guy/gal”  

Pleatco and longtime co-sponsors GENESIS / Pool & Hot Tub Alliance (PHTA) along with their new media partner AQUA magazine have launched the 2020 search for the best of the best pool and spa service technicians across the country and extending as far as Canada and Europe. Since 2007, Pleatco and co-sponsors have been shining a spotlight on this segment of industry professionals who are more accustomed to working in the shadows. The contest is an innovative way to honor the hard-working men and women of the pool and spa service industry. 

This year’s Perfect Pool Guy and Perfect Pool Gal will each receive THE ULTIMATE $5,000 PERFECT POOL / SPA SERVICE PACKAGE that contains a truck decal makeover, new service equipment kit, great new tools, a $500 phone card, and $1500 Pleatco products. Both winners can select either the GENESIS C201: Concrete Pools or C260: Vinyl Liner / Fiberglass CONSTRUCTION Course ($5,000 value). All finalists will receive a special Certificate of Merit Award and ALL nominations receive a free "LEGEND" T-shirt. Add in a high-profile online awards ceremony hosted by AQUA magazine, a nationwide advertising campaign in 2021, and thousands of dollars of free Pleatco products, and you have an amazing incentive to nominate yourself or a colleague for 2020’s Perfect PoolGuy/Gal contest. 

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We have noticed over the years, that when you tell someone you work in the swimming pool industry, they automatically think that you can answer every question they have about their pool. One of the most commonly asked questions we received was how does in-ground pool plumbing work. It seems to be one of the more complex things to understand when it comes to swimming pools. We had our generic answers for them, but since this is a podcast for pool professionals, we wanted to take a much deeper dive into the world of plumbing. That’s where our guest today Justin Bowie from JMax Plumbing in Tempe, AZ comes in! We have known Justin for several years now and when it comes to the ins and outs of how to plumb a swimming pool, he is the man, plus he has an amazing beard! Seriously, check it out when you get a chance.   

We asked Justin to explain to us how a pool plumbing system works exactly and trust us, you do not want to miss his answer. We also asked him several other key questions such as how to find air leaks in pool plumbing, what kind of issues can come when plumbing a pool, and even what PVC glue to use for pool plumbing. He also shared some best practices for pluming a brand-new pool, replacing equipment, plumbing above and below grade, and fixing a leak on a valve or fitting. When it comes to plumbing, you also need some specialty tools, Justin talks about some of those and what you absolutely need to keep on your truck.   

One of our favorite parts of the episode, was Justin’s answer when we asked him what is the best way to go over a complex pool plumbing system? His suggestion and thorough answer are like nothing we have ever heard before! After listening to this, if you follow his instructions, you should never have an issue figuring out what each plumbing line does ever again. We have been working on this episode for quite some time and it definitely did not disappoint! Whatever your title is in the industry, this is an episode that will help you better understand the hydraulics that make the pools we love so much operate.   

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Kerrie Zakaras is the Executive Program Director at Desert Education Solutions, LLC, as well as a Registered Nurse. Throughout her career, she has worked in nearly every area of hospital operations, including ICU, PACU, Telemetry, and Medical-Surgical units. She is a certified wound care nurse and former hospital administrator for a multi-campus hospital group in the Phoenix, Arizona metropolitan area. 

Today, Kerrie devotes the majority of her time to teaching and further developing the curriculum at Desert Education. In our conversation, she shares how she acquired a passion for teaching life-saving skills that anybody, even those outside the medical profession, should know. 

Kerrie shares how a personal tragedy became the catalyst that motivated her to teach CPR. She also gives a few unexpected and sobering facts about cardiac arrests that illustrate why she strongly believes that everybody should know how to deal with it and, better yet, prevent it. 

In this episode, we sat down with David Sargent and Matt Lopez to discuss the Riptide Pool Vacuum System. We really enjoyed this episode because it dives deep into how their idea turned into a product. By embracing feedback from customers, they have taken the original prototype and shaped it over the years to create the best customer experience possible. Being across the table from these guys as they told their story was truly amazing. You could see their eyes light up when they were talking about each little detail that they have invested time and money into perfecting. That sparkle is rare to see, but it shows that David and Matt are truly passionate about what they have built. We promise you have never heard their story told like this before, we hope it inspires you the same way it did us.  

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In this episode, we had the opportunity to sit down with the new Pool and Hot Tub Alliance President and CEO Sabeena Hickman. We got to know her better as a person and discussed how her previous role as the CEO of the National Association of Landscape Professionals led her to this new position and how she can use that experience to better the pool and hot tub industry. We also discussed some of the things that the PHTA has accomplished already since the merger, a few of the new hires Sabeena has made, and new programs that may be rolling out in the near future. She did a great job answering many of the industries questions throughout the interview. Sabeena shared her vision for the PHTA with us and we feel that the organization has a bright future with her at the helm.  

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Today we do a deep dive into the recently established National Pool Partners. Officially launched in January 2021, the multi-regional pool service company has changed the game by partnering with local businesses to provide them the scale and resources of a national enterprise to better serve their customers, teammates, and partners. 

In this conversation, we sit down with National Pool Partner CEO Augusto Titarelli, VP of Operational Excellence Eddie Skehan, and President of Texas Hal Denbar. All three of our guests are founding partners of the company. 

Even with over 10,000 accounts under its belt already, NPP strives to maintain a kind of relationship with its partners typically only formed between local businesses and local customers. It does just this through its heavy involvement with the business of local brands and doing everything it can to nurture direct relationships with customers, elevate the standard of living of its employees, and support the front line. 

Episode Summary: 

This is what we love about our industry! Comradery and collaboration. 

Today, we speak with National Pool Partners’ CEO Augusto Titarelli and Chief Development Officer Justin Kuperberg, to discuss the impact inflation is having on the pool service industry. Increased costs for things like chemicals, labor, and even gas for service vehicles have strained operating expenses for many pool service businesses and their employees. 

The team at NPP put together a free inflation impact calculator to help give business owners the tools they need to protect their business, employees, and customers. It’s great that someone has done this and made it available for everyone! 

Download Here: https://poolchasers.link/npp-inflation-calc 

Topics Discussed: 

• 01:14 - An introduction to Augusto, Justin, and inflation 
• 04:22 - Sectoral inflation and how to protect cashflow 
• 17:39 - Justifying price increases to customers 
• 30:02 - Fighting inflation as a business owner 
• 35:21 - NPP’s pool industry inflation calculator 
• 48:29 - Whether or not inflation is here to stay

Episode Summary: 

Today’s special episode is the third in a new series we’re calling “Business Tip of the Month” in partnership with National Pool Partners. 

Listen in as Chad offers his thoughts on nurturing a growth mindset as a pool professional. He explains why it is important to constantly be working at refining your customer base and why market saturation gives you an edge over your competition. 

In this episode, we sat down with one of Jobber’s experts Chris Gardner to discuss the software that changed our business. This day and age, customers expect a convenient experience from start to finish and when you use Jobber you can give that to them. 33% of people say they would pay 20% more for a convenient experience, so make why not make convenience your competitive edge? You don’t need to beat your competition by lowering your prices when you can beat them by offering more value and it all starts with the booking process. You can set up custom forms so that your customer can book online, through social media or by phone quick and easy. You even receive a booking request notification when a customer submits a request which you can immediately review and convert to a quote or schedule a job. By using Jobber’s field service business software, you can win more jobs by creating branded quotes that customers can review and approve online then pay any deposits required. 

With the right tools for planning your week, you can fit more jobs into each day and get more done without having to hire additional staff. Your routes are optimized, customers can receive automatic appointment reminders, and your technicians always have the job details they need in their Jobber app. For the technicians, you can create custom forms that will allow them to enter chemical readings, jobs performed, and any other information you want to collect each visit. It’s fully customizable, so track only the information you want to. On top of that, with Jobber’s waypoint markers, you can see every time your team interacts with the Jobber app, so you can view where the work is getting done and when.  

Time is our most valuable asset, right? Jobber offers convenient automotive features such as reminders to the client, one-click conversions, quote reminders, and batch invoicing. One of the biggest complaints we hear is how long billing takes. With Jobber, you can also set up automatic invoicing and payments. This is huge because you can create recurring invoices, but throughout the month you can add one-time services such as filter cleans or replacement parts and it will run the process for you. Once it runs, only the recurring charges will stay on for next month’s billing cycle. By using their custom automation, you can get back more of your day to work on the business instead of in it. We promise you want to get Jobber today and take advantage of their 14-day free trial! 

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In this episode, we had the opportunity to interview Skip Ast and Jeff Ast of Shasta Pools. Shasta’s commitment to excellence began in 1966 when Bob Ast founded Shasta and was soon joined by his brother Skip. Today Shasta is Arizona’s most experienced pool builder and the valley’s only Master Pools Guild member, delivering innovative outdoor environments that are built to last with Skip, his son Jeff, and grandson Skip III carrying on the family tradition. 

Shasta has completed over 87,000 pool builds, 36,000 pool remodeling projects, and there are currently more than 20 Shasta Customer Care vehicles on the road servicing a 100,000 plus customer base. They also established A&A Manufacturing and Xcel Surfaces out of necessity which is discussed in the episode. 

Episode Summary: 

Today, we sit down with Justin Reyes and Gavin Chaze of Raypak Pool & Spa, the world’s leading manufacturer of copper finned boilers and heaters and, since 1953, the industry standard for pool heating technology. Justin is the company’s Associate Marketing Manager while Gavin serves as Regional Sales Manager for California. 

Raypak’s state-of- the-art Oxnard facility prepares the company to meet ever-increasing demands as the company continues to grow. They seek not just to provide innovative and intuitive products, but also to serve as an educational resource to pool professionals and even homeowners. 

Listen in as Justin and Gavin dive deep into the multifaceted products and services offered by Raypak. They speak of the company’s early beginnings since its founding in 1947 as purely a manufacturer of boilers and space heaters, before penetrating the pool industry six years later. 

They also discuss how Raypak is leading the industry via its collaboration with innovation insiders on the best way to design products that improve the quality of life of both pool owners and servicers. 

Here’s a Glimpse of What You’ll Learn: 

• 01:19 - Justin and Gavin’s journey in the pool industry 
• 10:53 - How Raypak got started 
• 18:32 - Discussion on boilers and space heaters 
• 30:26 - Raypak moves into the swimming pool space 
• 32:58 - The AVIA 
• 43:04

Episode Summary: 

Today’s special episode is the November edition of our “News & Notes” series, in partnership with Pool Pro Magazine. 

After Megan’s quick update on how she has been successfully delegating and outsourcing tasks that leave her more time to devote to working on her business rather than in her business, we hop into pool-related news stories from around the world. 

Megan then goes over recent industry news, including a number of recent M&As and emerging movers and shakers. 

As in-person events and other activities start rolling back in, she discusses what to expect from the International Pool | Spa | Patio Expo™. 

She also speaks on the 2021 International Awards of Excellence which has just announced its winners (link to the article below), as well as updates from Pool Pro and 30 Under 40. 

Topics Discussed: 

• 01:03 - Work on your business not in your business 
• 04:23 - Tbilisi turns an old pool into an amphitheater 
• 05:56 - TikTok pool star Miles Laflin (thep00lguy) 
• 07:45 - Mötley Crüe’s Tommy Lee falls into his pool 

In this episode, we sat down with Travis Scott of Unity Pools in Gilbert, Arizona. Ever since we first saw them on Instagram, we knew that they had a California lifestyle vibe to them. Since we are from there as well, we really connect with some of their projects. Travis shares his story with us and we think you will agree that it is not your typical raised in the industry story. From growing up in not the best circumstances and finding himself in skating, surfing, and snowboarding, to his journey through the NFL, it has all tied into who he has become as a pool builder today. Travis also explains how they created the Unity Pools brand, what “built with integrity” means to them, and how they truly embrace the lifestyle pool environment with their customers. With an always listening and always learning mindset, they give their clients that custom backyard experience they have always envisioned.  

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We had the pleasure of sitting down with Mitch Katz who is the General Manager at Land of Elite and the current President of NESPA. We first met Mitch in Atlantic City at the Pool and Spa Show in 2019 and knew that we had to have him on the show. We were excited that we were finally able to make it happen. Mitch shares his story with us about how he grew up in the family business and he learned from a young age the amount of grit it takes to run a business. After graduating from college Mitch knew he wanted to be involved in the business and has put that college education to use by integrating many new systems and processes. He even shares a few with us during the episode. He also helped start a pool service division for the company which has become successful as well.  

Land of Elite is a full service “design and build” company. They take on the whole project, mostly in house, which includes the swimming pool along with other things such as gardens, sidewalks, fences, patios, pizza ovens, and playscape or tennis courts. Pretty much any piece you can think of, they can do for their customers. This is pretty unique, as a lot of other companies would sub those out. They have built and continue to service many high-end elaborate pools over the years. We were very impressed by their portfolio. It was an honor for us to have Mitch on the podcast and we hope you enjoy his story as much as we did. 

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Today, we speak with Alan Wing, Commercial Regional Manager for the Western U.S. at Sigura Water. He handles both Pulsar and CCH® which are both cal-hypo sanitizing systems for pools. He has been in the pool industry for over 30 years, having started his career cleaning pools in Seattle before becoming a sales rep for a pool store, where he steadily built his knowledge on pools. 

Listen in as Alan offers a primer on cal-hypo, tri-chlor, and liquid chlorine. He explains the advantages of cal-hypo and best practices for applying both tabs and granular to a pool. Finally, he speaks on CCH’s® cal-hypo slow dissolving tabs and its chemical feeder, the CCH® Endurance system. 

Topics Discussed: 

• 00:47 - An introduction to Alan Wing 
• 02:58 - Intro to cal-hypo and making the transition from tri-chlor 
• 05:23 - Why liquid chlorine or tri-chlor are so commonly used 
• 06:52 - Free available chlorine and why is it so important? 
• 08:31 - The differences in a pool with and without cal-hypo 

In this episode, we asked Chas Bogardus of Budd’s Pools & Spas back to discuss the pool closing season with us. Winterizations may not be something we deal with much here in Arizona, but we know a large portion of the country enters their closing season after Labor Day and we wanted to discuss them. Being from the New Jersey area and on the board of directors of NESPA, Chas has a ton of experience on this topic and has taught many pool closing classes over the years. When it comes to closing a pool, it is critical that it is done correctly so that the lines do not crack or burst when it gets to freezing temperatures. That’s why it is so important to understand what you are doing. Throughout the episode, we discuss Budd’s closing process, some best practices, common mistakes, balancing the water, blowing out lines, pool covers, scheduling, and more.  

Budd’s Pools & Spas began with the vision of one man, Herb Budd, Jr. He founded the company fresh out of college in 1958, working side by side with his wife Phyllis. That same year, Budd’s Pools & Spas became a member of the National Spa and Pool Institute, where Herb later served as one of the National Directors. With continued service and dedication, Herb and Phyllis grew Budd’s Pools & Spas to become an award-winning business, highly respected by its peers in the industry. In 1998, Budd’s Pools & Spas became one of 13 pool and spa dealers nationwide to be inducted into the AQUA 100 HALL OF FAME. The Aqua 100 Hall of Fame recognizes companies selected as the top 100 Pool and Spa dealers in the industry for five or more consecutive years.   

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Today’s special episode is the May edition of our “News & Notes” series, in partnership with Pool Pro Magazine. 

After touching on the most interesting pool-related news of the month, Megan goes over recent industry news and the first quarter annual report.