Pool Pro Podcast

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Pool Pro and educator Rob Stewart from Robco Water, Ontario, Canada explains the basics of seasonal pool closings including all the essential pool equipment preparation as well as water chemistry considerations. The goal is to make it an easy start-up in the spring.

Cement products have a weak link that occurs naturally, called calcium hydroxide. Different application methods have tried to make them more durable, but none of them work like the new MicroGlass product. This breakthrough product and process literally hardens both new and old plaster, extending the life and helping to protect it from etching, spalling, color-loss, nodules, and shortened lifetimes. Alan Smith & Loren Granstrom from MicroGlass LLC join the Pool Pro Podcast to describe pool plaster problems and how MicroGlass can solve them.

Chris Cason shows the features of the new Hayward Triple Cell 340 Salt Chlorination Cell for backyard swimming pools with JC Escudero.

If you service pools once per week and add chemicals by hand, this new technology may be a perfect fit for you. CEO & Founder, Ravi Kurani, and Jim Conti from Sutro discuss this technology. The Sutro unit (robot) floats inside the pool and connects with a hub inside a home. The Pool Pro can get regular chemistry readings on a pool including pH, free chlorine, and alkalinity. Plus, you have a record of chemistry readings at a pool in case some issue comes up in the future. You don't have to wait until the next visit to the pool to learn about problematic chemistry readings. You can build trust with your customer by handling water quality issues as they come up! To learn more, watch this episode.

Microbiologist & former Biolab researcher, Roy Vore, expresses his view on the state of the pool industry now that he is a consultant and pool pro. He gives his views on the supply chain as he is more "in the know" than most of us. Plus, he discusses replacement product quality and lessons learned the last year. His sense of humor makes him one of our favorite guests. Truly knowledgeable and able to predict what the industry can expect based on his experience.

If you do a significant portion of credit card processing with customer payments, the fees that companies charge can be significant. Why not have a team negotiating on your behalf to help you save? Tyler and Matt from Merchant Cost Consulting explain how they can help you reduce expenses to increase profit. To learn more, go to https://bit.ly/3lN9csX.

ASA CEO, Chris Brink, returns a month after his initial conversation with us to provide an update on supply issues with liquid chlorine and acid. To watch the Hasa episode on chemical dosing, click here https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g9x0_...

The state of the pool industry in 2021 is certainly a challenge with labor shortages, supply issues, and customer satisfaction, but the highest demand we have seen in a long time. How do you deal with it without losing your mind to stress or frustration? Personal and business success coach Dr. Ed Wheeler explains how pool service pros, builders, suppliers, commercial operators, and manufacturers can train the mind to handle a difficult situation with more ease and less stress and anxiety. To learn more about how to view and listen to Dr. Ed's workshops and live zoom seminars, email poolpropod@gmail.com.

HASA Pool CEO, Chris Brink, joins this week's episode of the Pool Pro Podcast to express his views on the state of the industry and to explain recent Hasa supply-side issues with liquid chlorine and acid. He also forecasts the months ahead for HASA chemical supply and how chemical dosing can reduce chlorine use. To watch the Hasa episode on chemical dosing, click here https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g9x0_NbEFLM&t=29s

Controlling chemical dosing with automation allows for less chemical usage. Chris Cason from Hayward does a deep dive demonstration on the plug-and-play OmniLogic Control panel with JC Escudero from J Design Pool & Spa. Features like handling multiple heat sources, the Chem Sense & Dispense System, light controls, and the OmniDirect capabilities are also shown. Plus, how do you move from an older Hayward system to the OmniLogic?

The one thing that has come out of the tab shortage is the focus on how we are managing pool water in the pools we service. What can we do differently to increase pool water quality? Pool service pro and automation advocate, Dave Rockwell, discusses automation technology with Trevor Stift to manage pool water quality better.

As a pool service company, your customers must be able to find you on google when they are looking for you. SEO is a necessary part of that process. Learn how to make the internet your biggest customer referral source on this weeks episode of the Pool Pro Podcast. Co-host, Michelle Kavanaugh, offers an SEO Boost package as part of her services to the industry. To learn more, click here http://bit.ly/MKSeoBoostLink or schedule a call with Michelle at www.MKConsultingServices.com.

With the power of google in today's world, a website is a necessary evil for a business, but many get it wrong. Designer and web developer, Nate Boyle, talks about what you should do to make your website an effective business building tool. With host, Michelle Kavanaugh, longtime pool industry leader and now small pool business consultant at https://mkconsultingservices.com/, they discuss the purpose of a website and how it can help grow your business. To schedule a free consultation with Nate, visit https://wnder.cc.

Returning guest, Lisa Rodino, describes the types of SBA loans available for small businesses. Plus, she describes the importance of building business credit. The podcast begins now!On today’s podcast, Lisa Rodino, describes the types of SBA loans available for small businesses. Plus, she describes the importance of building business credit. Get you business ready for growth or downturns when you need it.

Returning pool service business consultant, Fred Ross, returns to the podcast to discuss how to manage cash flow in your pool service business. In fact, he provides 3 different examples of cash flow statements for review and discussion. You won't want to miss this episode as he gives great tips from the accounting side of your business. Fred started a pool service business with 1 employee, grew it to 25 employees, and then sold it to support his retirement. Check out the other podcasts by Fred in the Business Tools Playlist.

Pool Industry Educator Extraordinaire, Rudy Stankowitz, discusses his latest Amazon book, How to Get Rid of Swimming Pool Algae, and the certification course for Pool Pros. Algae can be a big problem so make sure you know how to prevent it as well as conquer it. Watch to the end to get links to his book on Amazon. Plus, a special 50% off discount code for his certification course.

How to determine if you have a pool leak and the next steps to fixing that it. Plus, a few bonuses with hard-to-determine leaks and common leak myths. Larry La Gamba from Pool Buoy Corp describes his experience as a leak detective on this episode.

On our special 50th episode of the Pool Pro Podcast, returning Hasa guest, Terry Arko, describes the difference between breakpoint chlorination, superchlorination and hyperchlorination and when they should be used. Using the term "shocking a pool" has many different meanings depending on the desired outcome. What Terry has to say about breakpoint chlorination may shock you! To read Terry's AQUA article on this subject, click here https://aquamagazine.com/features/shock-oxidation-superchlorination-hyperchlorination-breakpoint-chlorination.html

Don't get caught in the "this is how we've always done it and it works fine" mindset. Staying on top of equipment or chemistry advances in water treatment is so important as your actions could result in injuries to yourself or others. Robco Water Owner, Rob Stewart, from Ottawa, Canada has leveraged his quest for knowledge in business by being the go to guy for homeowners in his market. Listen to this podcast to learn how to do the same.