Talking Pools Podcast
Forget chasing chlorine headaches and battling algae wars alone. The Talking Pools Podcast is your weekly escape from pool purgatory, where 250+ years of combined pro wisdom explodes into actionable hacks, mind-blowing tips, and secrets so ancient they make Poseidon jealous.
Think of it as your weekly poolside braintrust, fueled by eight seasoned pros, each a rockstar in their own aquatic lane. Got a filtration fiasco? Chemical conundrum? Equipment enigma? No problem. We've got a host for that:
- The Tech Titan: Unravels the mysteries of pumps, filters, and gizmos that make pools tick (without the electrical shocks).
- The Chem Crusader: Your personal alchemist, whipping up potion-perfect water balance with a dash of science and a sprinkle of magic.
- The Maintenance Maverick: From tile tricks to algae assassins, he's got the lowdown on keeping your pool looking like a liquid emerald palace.
- The Customer Calmer: Smooths ruffled feathers faster than a pool noodle bouquet, turning hangry homeowners into poolside pals.
But Talking Pools isn't just about technical wizardry. It's about camaraderie, the shared language of pool pros who've seen it all, from exploding filters to synchronized swimming squirrels (no, really, we had an episode!).
Every week, you'll:
- Steal game-changing secrets: Learn pro-grade hacks to make you the "Pool Whisperer" in your market
- Laugh until you spit out your piña colada: These guys are as witty as they are wise, turning pool problems into poolside punchlines.
- Get ahead of the curve: Stay on top of industry trends and tech before your competitors even smell the chlorine.
- Feel the love (and the sunshine): Remember why you got into this business in the first place – the joy of creating backyard oases where memories are made.
So, ditch the Drano, grab your headphones, and dive into the Talking Pools Podcast. It's your weekly dose of poolside wisdom, laughter, and community. We'll see you on the flip side!
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Talking Pools Podcast
Here's What's in Steve's Pool Toolbox
In this episode of the Talking Pools Podcast, Steve is hosting solo and plans to discuss the practical tools and tips he has gathered over his two decades in the pool industry. He emphasizes the importance of having the right tools for the job, sharing his personal collection of "cool pool tools" that help him tackle various challenges in the field. Steve also highlights the value of working smarter, not harder, and aims to provide insights on saving time, money, and energy in pool maintenance.
Steve from the Talking Pools Podcast recommends having a collection of essential tools to tackle various challenges in pool maintenance. Some of his go-to tools include:
- Telescopic Pole: Versatile and can be attached to different cleaning heads.
- Leaf Skimmer/Net: For removing debris from the pool surface.
- Pool Brush: To scrub the walls and floor, preventing algae buildup.
- Vacuum Head and Hose: For cleaning the pool floor.
- Water Testing Kit: Ensures the chemical balance of the pool water.
- Chemical Dispenser: Helps distribute chemicals evenly.
- Pool Cover: Protects the pool from debris and maintains water temperature.
- Automatic Pool Cleaner: Saves time and effort in maintaining the pool.
- Thermometer: Monitors water temperature.
- Repair Kit: For quick fixes.
These tools help Steve work smarter, not harder, and ensure a clean, safe pool environment.
If you have any specific questions about pool maintenance or tools, feel free to ask!
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Good afternoon, everybody, and welcome to the Talking Pools podcast. • Today, you're just with me. ⁓ So there's no Wayne today, so it's just with Steve. ⁓ And what I want to do is I want to talk about some of the stuff that we've kind of talked about already in some of the shows. ⁓ And we talk a lot about testing the water • and doing the right things • and pricing and different things like that. • But we don't ever really talk about the specific •• things that we're using. ⁓ And over my two decades in the pool industry, •• I've kind of have like a little bag of, we can call them tricks, but like • cool pool tools that I use. ⁓ So I have a little box that I go out with ⁓ and I'm always making sure that I have certain things in there that are gonna help me no matter what I might run into • going out to see these pools. ⁓ And although I don't... • clean that many pools anymore. always going out looking for new business and I'm out in the field when things are broken or something needs to be fixed or if I need to go help one of my guys out in the field, different things like that. ⁓ So I still need to have tools with me, right? So you want to make sure that you have the right tools for the job. And I always say it like, • if you're going to a gunfight, you want to bring a gun, right? You don't want to have a knife at a gunfight. •• Probably isn't going to go too well for you. ⁓ So again, • You have to have the right jobs, the right tools for the job. So that's what we're really going to talk about today are the different tools that we use • and the different tips and tricks about ⁓ making things easier and working smarter and not harder. ⁓ And I always say that to all my employees and all the people that I, you know, take the CPO class with me. ⁓ I always tell them that I'm always going to talk about time, money, and energy. ⁓ And if I can save myself time, money, and energy, ⁓ it really, •• really helps. ⁓ • And also if I can just make my job easier and work smarter a
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