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
Meet Sarah: Our New Host Dives In with Pool Tales, Tips, and Tab Disasters
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In this episode, Sarah shares her journey in the pool industry, detailing her experiences from starting as a helper to navigating the challenges of apartment complex pools and eventually returning to residential pools. She discusses various maintenance techniques, the importance of chemical management, and humorous anecdotes from his work. Sarah emphasizes the responsibilities of homeowners in maintaining their pools and offers practical tips for effective pool care.
takeaways
- Sarah started in the pool industry as a helper.
- Working with Andrew taught her essential skills.
- Apartment complex pools are significantly different from residential pools.
- Safety is a major concern when working with pool equipment.
- Filter cleaning should be a dedicated task for efficiency.
- Using liquid chlorine helps manage calcium levels in pools.
- Sarah prefers to use calcium Hypochlorite tabs for specific pool conditions.
- Homeowners should regularly empty skimmer baskets to prevent issues.
- Dogs should not drink pool water due to chemical content.
- Sarah shares humorous and challenging experiences from her pool cleaning jobs.
Sound Bites
- "I won't do it, not again."
- "Work smart, not hard."
- "Please maintain your water levels."
Chapters
00:00
Introduction to the Pool Industry Journey
02:32
Experiences with Apartment Complex Pools
05:12
Transitioning Back to Residential Pools
07:54
Water Chemistry and Maintenance Tips
10:25
Challenges and Humor in Pool Cleaning
12:27
Homeowner Responsibilities and Pool Care
16:28
Conclusion and Final Thoughts
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