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
The Pool Pro Hunger Games
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In this episode of Mondays Down Under, host Lee Salisbury dives into essential strategies for pool service businesses to prepare for the upcoming summer season. Lee emphasizes the importance of pricing strategies, labor costs, logistics, customer contracts, database management, and effective payment systems to enhance profitability and efficiency. Drawing from his experience in the pool industry, he shares practical tips to help listeners optimize operations and set themselves up for a successful season ahead.
Takeaways
- Prepare for the summer season to hit the ground running.
- Analyze and adjust your pricing regularly.
- Value your time and charge accordingly.
- Optimize your service schedule for efficiency.
- Consider implementing customer contracts for clarity.
- Maintain a clean and usable database of clients.
- Establish a reliable payment system to improve cash flow.
- Regularly review supplier price increases and adjust accordingly.
- Focus on building strong relationships with A and B grade clients.
- Utilize technology to streamline operations and enhance customer service.
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