The Pool Guy Podcast Show
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The Pool Guy Podcast Show
In this podcast I cover everything swimming pool care-related from chemistry to automatic cleaners and equipment. I focus on the pool service side of things and also offer tips to homeowners. There are also some great interviews with guests from inside the industry.
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The 2026 Pool Season: What You Need to Know
Forecasts only matter when they help you make better moves. We lay out a clear-eyed view of the 2026 pool season: modest 2–3% industry growth, a slowd...
When Your Saltwater Pool Takes a Winter Nap
Cold water doesn’t just chill your pool—it changes how your salt system works. We break down what really happens when temperatures drop, why most cell...
Clean Like a Pro with THE Shrimp KIT by The Bottom Feeder
Looking for a faster, lighter way to vacuum pools without hauling a cart? We break down the new Shrimp kit and stack it against the trusted Bottom Fee...
Choosing The Right Pool Vacuum System For Your Route
If you clean pools for a living, the vacuum system you choose can either speed up your route or slow you down at every backyard gate. We break down ca...
The Breakup Episode: When Customers Say “We’re Done”
Tired of losing accounts to low-price flyers or “I’ll handle it in winter” cancellations? We share a practical retention system that keeps clients loy...
How A 45-Pool Route Nets Real Money After Taxes
Ever wonder what the numbers really look like behind a pool service route? We pull back the curtain with a clear, practical breakdown of a 45-pool ope...
The Spare Parts Episode: Be Ready for Anything
Ever finish a stop, glance at the truck, and realize you’re down to one gallon of chlorine with six pools to go? That pit-in-the-stomach moment is avo...
Winter Is Not a Vacation for Your Pool
Cold weather doesn’t put a year‑round pool on pause—it rewrites the playbook. We walk through the real rules of winter care for open pools in warmer r...
When a Handshake Becomes a Headache
A handshake can’t stop a chargeback, clean a windblown pool in one visit, or explain why you took a sick day. We dig into the real-world moments that...
Mythbusters: Pool Chlorine Edition
Ever wonder why a pool stays clear for months and then collapses in a heatwave despite “weekly shock”? We pull back the curtain on the most persistent...
Prime Suspect: Why Your Pump Won’t Start
Air is the invisible enemy of a pool pump, and once it slips into the system, your prime is gone, your filter pressure dives, and your day gets longer...
Competence Counts: The Pool Pro’s Edge
Customers don’t judge by jargon; they judge by what they see and how their pool performs after you leave. We dive straight into the habits that signal...
The Pool Pro’s Guide to Pump Sizing Smarter
Choosing a variable speed pump shouldn’t feel like a guessing game. We walk through a simple, field-tested way to size the right unit by matching your...
Nightmare Pools: True Stories from the Route
Some pools look profitable until they aren’t. We pull back the curtain on the accounts that drain time, money, and patience, and we map out the simple...
The Five Types of Customers I Avoid at All Costs
In this episode of The Pool Guy Podcast Show, I share how to spot and avoid bad customers. From late payers to micromanagers and unrealistic pool owne...
The Secret Referral Network Every Pool Pro Should Tap Into
In this episode of The Pool Guy Podcast Show, I share how I’ve landed new accounts through networking with builders, realtors, and HOAs. These groups...
Scam Alert: What Every Pool Pro Should Know
In this episode of The Pool Guy Podcast Show, I’m exposing a scam that’s been making the rounds in our industry and costing pool pros real money. The...
From Salt Cell Deaths to Root Damage: Fails
In this episode of The Pool Guy Podcast Show, I’m sharing some of the biggest pool fails I’ve run into over the years. I’ll talk about the headaches o...
From Blotchy to Spotty: Pool Surface Problems Explained
In this episode, I’m going to cover the main appearance problems that affect different pool surfaces — discoloration, mottling, and staining. Whether...
Testing Smarter, Not Harder: Weekly Pool Care
I’m diving into the essentials of pool care—what I personally test for each and every week to keep a pool sparkling and safe. From chlorine to pH, alk...
The Pool Bug Survival Guide with Terry Arko
Let’s face it — no one wants to swim with bugs. In this episode, I talk with Terry Arko from HASA about one of the most common (and annoying) pool pro...
Phosphates Demystified: A Conversation with Terry Arko
In this episode, I’m joined again by Terry Arko from HASA to tackle a big topic in pool chemistry — phosphates. We talk about what phosphates are, how...
Resistant Algae and the Science Behind It with Terry Arko
In this episode, I sit down with Terry Arko from HASA to dive deep into one of the toughest pool problems out there — chlorine-resistant algae, includ...
Don’t Blow It: Pool Filter Survival Guide
I’ve seen it all when it comes to pool filters—from the catastrophic blowouts that send water blasting across the yard, to the minor little drips and...
Filter Smarter, Not Harder: Pool Clarity Made Easy
In this episode, I’m talking about how to filter your pool smarter, not harder. I’ll cover when and why you should replace filter elements, how long y...
Sand, Cartridge, or DE? Let’s Filter It Out
Today I’m diving into the world of pool filters and breaking down the three main types every pool owner should know: sand, cartridge, and DE filters....
1776 and the Pool Industry Revolution
In this episode, I’m exploring the revolutions that have shaken up the pool industry over the years. From breakthroughs in pool design and constructio...
Diving Into Dollars and Cents
Running a pool service is more than cleaning and balancing water—it’s running a business. In this episode, I’m diving into the importance of proper ac...
Chemical Chaos: When Pool Fixes Backfire
In this episode, I dive into what happens when chemical usage in pools goes wrong. From overdosing chlorine that strips liners to shortcuts with chlor...
Safe & Sound: Protect Yourself and Your Customers
I’ve learned the hard way that rushing through a pool service job can be risky—for me and my customers. In this episode, I’m talking about simple safe...
Fast Tracks: Speeding Up Your Pool Route
I’m always looking for ways to make my pool route more efficient without cutting corners, and in this episode, I’m sharing my favorite tips to save ti...
The Weather-Proof Pool Route: How I Handle Harsh Conditions
Running a pool service in normal conditions is one thing, but throw in extreme weather—whether it’s desert heat, heavy rains, or freezing winters—and...
The Worst-Engineered Pool Products Ever Made
Not every product in the pool industry hits the mark. In this episode, I call out some of the worst-engineered pool products I’ve run across over the...
Engineering Excellence in the Pool Industry
In this episode, I highlight some of the best-engineered products in the swimming pool industry—the tools and equipment that really get it right. From...
Portable Vac Wars: Which Pool Vacuum Reigns Supreme?
In this episode, I dive into a head-to-head comparison of two powerhouse portable pool vacuums: the WaterTech Precision V10 and the VacDaddy. Both pro...
Do You Really Need to Vacuum That Pool?
In this episode, I break down one of the most common questions pool pros face on the route: When should you vacuum a pool — and when is a skim or part...
When Walking Away Means Winning
In this episode, I share why learning to say “no” can be one of the most powerful tools in your pool service business. Whether it’s an account that dr...
DIY Pool Care Disasters (and How to Avoid Them)
Today I break down the most common mistakes I see homeowners make when they try to take care of their own pool. From dumping in way too much chlorine...
Bob Lowry Meets Ben’s Best Guess Chart: Pool Chemistry Unlocked
In this episode, I’m unpacking one of the most important—and misunderstood—relationships in pool chemistry: free chlorine (FC) and cyanuric acid (CYA)...
Doubling Income: The Pool Scaling Playbook
In this episode, I’ll walk you through the systems, tools, and strategies that helped you expand, and I’ll also talk about scaling outside the busines...