Talking Pools Podcast
If you’ve ever stared at a test kit like it personally insulted your family… welcome home.
Talking Pools Podcast is the pool industry’s “pull up a chair” show—part shop talk, part field manual, part therapy session—built for people who actually live on pool decks: commercial operators, service techs, builders, facility managers, and anyone responsible for water that can’t afford to go sideways. The network was created to level up the pool industry with real-world conversations on water chemistry, filtration, troubleshooting, construction, safety, and the business side of keeping pools open and budgets intact.
Here’s the hook: it’s not theory-first. It’s experience-first—a roster of seasoned pros (with 250+ years of combined “been there, fixed that” wisdom) turning complicated problems into practical moves you can use the same day. And it’s not one voice, one vibe, one corner of the industry: it’s a network of shows designed to reflect how diverse this work really is—different regions, different specialties, different personalities.
Also worth saying out loud: women aren’t “special guests” here—they’re on the mic as hosts, from the beginning, with an intentionally balanced roster. That matters, because the best ideas in this industry don’t come from one lane—they come from the whole road.
If you want a podcast that can make you laugh and make you better at what you do—without pretending the job is easier than it is—Talking Pools is the one you queue up before the first stop, and keep on when the day starts getting weird.
Talking Pools Podcast
Navigating the Pool Industry with Wayne & Steve
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Special Announcement:
Hey everyone! Just a quick heads-up: Due to the Thanksgiving holiday, we're bringing you this week's episode of the "Talking Pools" podcast a day early. Instead of our usual Thursday slot, you'll be able to catch Wayne and Steve on Wednesday this week. We hope you enjoy the episode and have a fantastic Thanksgiving!
In this episode of the "Talking Pools" podcast, Wayne and Steve dive into the essential role trade shows play in the pool industry. They explore educational opportunities that these events provide, highlighting seminars like the instructor’s course and water balance seminar, which can sharpen skills and deepen knowledge. They also emphasize the networking aspect of trade shows, discussing how these events can help build valuable connections within the industry.
Show Notes:
Hosts: Wayne & Steve
Segments:
- Welcome and Weather Check
- Wayne welcomes everyone and checks in with Steve about his kitesurfing adventures on the West Coast.
- Discussion about the weather and how it affects their activities.
- Trade Show Dynamics
- Importance of trade shows in the pool industry.
- Educational opportunities provided by seminars and workshops.
- Networking and Future Events
- Building valuable connections within the industry.
- Upcoming events and how to make the most of them.
- Navigating Business Structures and Financials
- Tips on managing business structures.
- Insights into financial management for pool businesses.
- Cash Flow Management and Credit Awareness
- Strategies for maintaining healthy cash flow.
- Importance of credit awareness and management.
- Starting Small and Learning the Business
- Advice for newcomers to the pool industry.
- Emphasis on starting small and gradually expanding.
Duration: 52:20
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