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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
Here's How You Grow Your Pool Business by 50% - Laci Davis
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This Myth-busting episode reveals how pool pros can maximize their relationships with manufacturer reps to grow their business, increase margins, and avoid costly mistakes. Laci Davis (Grit Game) shares practical tips on finding, evaluating, and leveraging reps effectively.
Keywords
pool industry, manufacturer reps, business growth, sales strategies, industry relationships
Key Topics
- Types of industry reps and their roles
- How to identify a good manufacturer rep
- The importance of follow-up and relationship-building
- Strategies for leveraging reps to increase sales and margins
- Practical steps to find and connect with reputable reps
Sound Bites
- "Good reps have real industry experience"
- "Follow-up shows a rep's diligence"
- "Don't treat reps like transactions"
Chapters
00:00
Introduction to the Grit Game and Pool Pros
03:50
Understanding the Role of Reps in the Pool Industry
06:37
The Importance of Building Relationships with Reps
08:50
Identifying Quality Reps and Their Impact
11:32
Maximizing the Value of Reps for Business Growth
13:41
Finding and Connecting with Reps
15:07
Conclusion and Call to Action
The Grit Game, is not just playing the game, we’re changing it. 500+ years industry experience,
Revdup Apparel
a custom apparel company built for the pool industry. Founded by pool professionals
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