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
Border Trouble: US Pool Manufacturers Struggle with Canada's Export Laws
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Episode Date: March 19, 2025 Hosts: Steve and Wayne
Episode Highlights:
- Introduction to Pool Industry Challenges
- Hosts greet listeners and introduce the episode.
- Discussion about regulatory and labeling complexities in the pool and chemical industries.
- Regulatory Compliance for Chemical Labeling
- Challenges of cross-border sales, particularly from the U.S. to Canada.
- Canada’s stricter labeling requirements compared to the U.S., including bilingual labels, pictograms, and detailed product information.
- Potential fines for non-compliance and the impact on businesses.
- Distributor and Manufacturer Relationships
- Insights into how distributors near the U.S.-Canada border handle product sales.
- Importance of compliance with EPA and DOT regulations in the U.S. and Canadian standards.
- Historical Perspective
- Reflecting on how these issues have existed since the 1990s.
- Evolution of material safety data sheets (now SDS) and their role in regulatory compliance.
- Practical Implications for Businesses
- Discussion of fines and penalties for shipping non-compliant products to Canada.
- Examples of how labeling requirements can affect common products like test kits.
- Closing Thoughts
- Encouragement for businesses to stay updated on regulatory changes.
- Hosts hint at future topics and thank listeners for tuning in.
Key Takeaway: Adhering to regulatory requirements in different countries is critical for businesses in the pool industry to avoid fines and maintain market access.
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