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
Why Workforce shortages the way you treat pool water
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Where are all the workers at? The buzz is almost always about the lack of product on the street, but is the product missing because it's in short supply? Or, are the 'out of stocks' simply due to the fact manufacturers can find anyone to put the đź’© in a bucket?
Guess what, Fabricators - you are not alone. For years lifeguards have been in short supply and in 2021 pool service tech positions remain vacant as well. Andrea & Rudy address some concerns and then offer up some recruiting solutions. If you are hiring or looking for a job - this episode is one you will not want to miss.
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I. Introduction
A. Explanation of the workforce shortage
B. Brief overview of the impact on swimming pool industry
II. Effect on pool maintenance
A. Lack of skilled labor for pool maintenance
B. Reduction in frequency of pool cleaning
C. Increase in cost of pool maintenance
III. Effect on pool construction
A. Delays in pool construction due to shortage of construction workers
B. Reduced availability of qualified pool designers
C. Increase in construction costs
IV. Effect on lifeguard staffing
A. Shortage of lifeguards available
B. Reduction in number of lifeguards on duty
C. Increased risk of accidents and drowning
V. Effect on pool management
A. Difficulty in finding qualified pool managers
B. Increased workload for current pool managers
C. Decreased quality of pool management
VI. Potential solutions
A. Increase in wages and benefits for pool workers
B. Training programs for new pool workers
C. Immigration reform to increase the pool of available workers
VII. Conclusion
A. Summary of the impact of workforce shortage on swimming pools
B. Call to action for addressing the workforce shortage in the industry.
