In Episode 123 of the Pool Nation Podcast we continue our conversation into Business Strategy, and your 3 core business segments. We talk about how to figure out how many pools your employees should do, your overall strategy and equipment tracking. Sponsors The SPPA    Ultimate Pool Tools    Pool Invoice   Blueray XL AquaStar Pool Products

In Episode 122 of the Pool Nation Podcast today we continue our conversation on the 3 core segments of your business And we dive into part 2 Operations. We talk specifically about how to manage inventory, chemicals, and distribution of chemicals with your employees, and your staffing and hiring process. Sponsors The SPPA       Ultimate Pool Tools       Pool Invoice      Blueray XL AquaStar Pool Products    

In Episode 121 of the Pool Nation Podcast we talk about breaking down your business into 3 core segments that will allow you to focus on growth and create a better business foundation.   Sponsors The SPPA        Ultimate Pool Tools      Pool Invoice    Blueray XL AquaStar Pool Products

Episode 120 of the Pool Nation Podcast we talk to the ladies behind Pool Nation and the Pool Nation Podcast. We talk to Leanne De Jesus, Leslie Nicklas, and Janey Flawless. We go back in time, all the way to the beginning, and ask them to share their thoughts on our journey. They share their stories of how we have grown but from their perspectives.    Sponsors The SPPA,     Ultimate Pool Tools,     Pool Invoice   Blueray XL AquaStar Pool Products

In Episode 119 Pool Nation Podcast we talk about the4 PSP Expo in Las Vegas. We share what we thought about the show and talk about the big 3 not being at the show. We share our thoughts on whether we thought it had an impact on the show. We then talk about the Pool Nation Awards and share the winners of the Second Annual Pool Nation Awards.   Sponsors The SPPA    Ultimate Pool Tool   Pool Invoice   Blueray XL AquaStar Pool Products       Pivot Pool Products

In Episode 118 of the Pool Nation Podcast we talk to Leanne De Jesus. We do a deep dive into answering your business questions that you sent in.  We talk about the different facets of hiring employees and get into the legal parts of hiring. We talk about some of the workers comps requirements, what documentation you need to have, and talk about insurance, vehicle insurance and business insurance requirements.   Sponsors The SPPA     Ultimate Pool Tools     Pool Invoice    Blueray XL AquaStar Pool Products         Pivot Pool Products  

In Episode 117 of the Pool Nation Podcast John and Edgar talk business and talk about the show in Vegas this week. Sponsors The SPPA      Ultimate Pool Tools       Blueray XL   Pool Invoice AquaStar Pool Products     Pivot Pool Products  

In Episode 116 of the Pool Nation Podcast we talk to Kris Osterbusch the new Director of PSP Expo and Megan Magana. We talk about the International Pool Spa Patio Expo that will be taking place Nov 12 to the 17th in Las Vegas. We talk about the education classes, the CEO Keynote Speaker panel, and we talk about the Pool Nation Awards.   Sponsors   The SPPA      Ultimate Pool Tools      Pool Invoice      BlueRay XL AquaStar Pool Products       Pivot Pool Products

In Episode 115 of the Pool Nation Podcast Zac, John and Edgar are in studio together and answer some question that were sent in. In the first question we dive into the concept of purchasing routes in order to grow your business. Is it a good idea or bad idea? We break it down and give you our thoughts and answer your questions.   Sponsors The SPPA   Ultimate Pool Tools   Blueray XL   Pool Invoice AquaStar Pool Products     Pivot Pool Products        

In Episode 114 of the Pool Nation Podcast Zac, Edgar and John answer your business questions. They do a deep dive into setting goals and what to do to attract the right applicants. Sponsors The SPPA       Ultimate Pool Tools     Blueray XL      Pool Invoice AquaStar Pool Products      Pivot Pool Products

In Episode 113 of the Pool Nation Podcast we answer the business questions that pool pros have sent in. We talk about adding more value to the service pool pros perform, and answer if you should charge less for accounts that are closer to your other service accounts to land the accounts.   Sponsors The SPPA      Ultimate Pool Tools     Pool Invoice     Blueray XL      AquaStar Pool Products           Pivot Pool Products

In Episode 112 of the Pool Nation Podcast we talk to Alexander Jacobs and his journey to the pool industry. He worked in Major League Baseball as a scout and in the front office for the Houston Astros, and the Arizona Diamondbacks before joining Untied Aqua Group. We also talk to Max Brown with the Pool Boys and shares his story on how he joined the the Pool Boys. And last we talk to Alex Diaz owner of Peerless Pool Cover and talks about how he decided to get into the industry, and his niche part of our industry.   Sponsors The SPPA         Ultimate Pool Tools      Pool Invoice      Blueray XL AquaStar Pool Products           Pivot Pool Products

In Episode 110 of the Pool Nation Podcast we have special co-host Megan Kendrick owner of Pool Pro Magazine. We talk to Lindsey Lawless and Alisa Gotay two of the nominees of the 30 under 40 female rookie of the year. They share their journeys into the pool industry and what it means to be nominated for a 30 under 40 rookie of the year awards at the Pool Nation Awards.   Sponsors The SPPA       Ultimate Pool Tools     Pool Invoice     Blueray XL AquaStar Pool Products     Pivot Pool Products

In Episode 109 of the Pool Nation Podcast we talk to Jamie Novak with Natural Chemistry and Janey Flawless with JJ Flawless Pools about the Pool Nation Women's Networking Event. They share their experiences at the event, they talk about the amazing women that attended the event, and topics that they covered. We then talk to Michael Krouse with First Response Pool. He is nominated for Pool Guy of the Year at the Pool Nation Events, and shares his story about how he got started in the Pool Industry.   Sponsors The SPPA      Ultimate Pool Tools      Pool Invoice      Blueray XL AquaStar Pool Products        Pivot Pool Products

In Episode 108 of the Pool Nation Podcast we talk to Amber with Amber Sparkling Pools, Lindsey with Oasis Pool Management, Michelle with Shells Pools & Spa, and Kristen with Houston Pool Gal. They have all been nominated for Pool Girls of the Year at the Pool Nation Awards. We learn about their journey in the pool industry, and how they were nominated for Pool Girl of the Year.   Sponsors The SPPA      Ultimate Pool Tools     Pool Invoice     Blueray XL AquaStar Pool Products      Pivot Pool Products

In Episode 107 of the Pool Nation Podcast we talk to Scott, Rachel, and Abigail with Aqua Magazine. They are excited to talk to us about their Aqua Live Pool Show that they are  bringing back. They talk about why they have decided to bring the new show to the industry, and talk about the education, events, and location of the new show.   Sponsors The SPPA      Ultimate Pool Tools     Pool Invoice      Blueray XL Aqua Star Pool Products     Pivot Pool Products

In Episode 106 of the Pool Nation Podcast we answer your business questions that you have sent it. Edgar, Zac and John answer questions on training, and the must things that you need to do when you are training your first hire, and how to put things in place as your company grows to ensure that training, vision, and procedures are in place to allow your employees to thrive.   Sponsors The SPPA     Ultimate Pool Tools    Pool Invoice   Blueray XL   AquaStar Pool Products Pivot Pool Products

In Episode 105 of the Pool Nation Podcast Zac, Edgar and John talk about the 2022 Pool Nation Awards Nominations event that was held on Wednesday August 24 at the Heritage Pool Supply Headquarters in McKinney Texas. They also share all of the Nominees for the Awards that will be held at the International Pool Spa Patio Expo in Vegas. Sponsors The SPPA   Ultimate Pool Tools   Pool Invoice   Blueray XL AquaStar Pool Products     Pivot Pool Products

In Episode 104 of the Pool Nation podcast we talk to Haley Tew owner of Lavender Landscape & Design a design and build company that is owned and ran by women. She shares he journey in the industry and how she has taken her company from her first job of $5,000 to a 8 to 10 million dollar revenue company. She shares her ups and downs and the advantages that she has as a woman in our industry. A must listen to Podcast   Sponsors The SPPA   Ultimate Pool Tools   Pool Invoice    Blueray XL   AquaStar Pool Products    Pivot Pool Products

In Episode 103 of the Pool Nation Podcast we talk to Paul Sim with Pivot Pool Products about their journey with Ariel the Solar Powered Skimmer. We talk about their journey from the Concept of the first Solar-Powered Skimmer to the latest version Ariel. We talk about what motivated them to create Ariel, the vison behind Ariel and the biggest benefits for the users of Ariel. A must listen to podcast. Sponsors The SPPA    Ultimate Pool Tools    Pool Invoice   Blueray XL     AquaStar Pool Products   Pivot Pool Products

In Episode 102 of the Pool Nation Podcast Edgar and John take your question. We talk about flocculants and how they work. We talk about metal removers during the startup process, and bromine for spas. Sponsors The SPPA     Ultimate Pool Tools     Pool Invoice    Blueray XL AquaStar Pool Products       Pivot Pool Products  

In Episode 101 of the Pool Nation Podcast Edgar, Zac and John take your business questions on business. They answer your questions on business policies and procedures, vacation time, service manager responsibilities, and much more.   Sponsors The SPPA      Ultimate Pool Tools    Pool Invoice     Blueray XL AquaStar Pool Products        Pivot Pool Products

In Episode 100 of the Pool Nation Podcast we talk to Mike Farley about the Million Dollar Design Challenge. We talk about how it was created 4 years ago and how it allows designers to build on their skills and make them think out of the box. We talk about how it has grown and how this year the first place winner will take home $10,000 dollars.   Sponsors   The SPPA    Ultimate Pool Tools    Pool Invoice   Blueray XL AquaStar Pool Products      Pivot Pool Products  

In Episode 99 of the Pool Nation Podcast we talk about the Second Annual Pool Nation Awards that will take place at International Pool Spa and Patio Expo on November 16th from 6pm to 9:30pm. We talk about the different categories this year, and the Bob Lowry Lifetime Achievement Award. Nominations are open.   Sponsors   The SPPA       Ultimate Pool Tools     Pool Invoice    Blueray XL   AquaStar Pool Products       Pivot Pool Products  

In Episode 98 of the Pool Nation Podcast we talk about the Pool Nation Awards, the Pool Girl Pro Financial Business training that will take place on September 24th in Dallas, and we continue to answer the pool pro questions that are sent it. We talk about how to hold employees accountable, and how to prepare if you need to let them go. We also talk about micro businesses and the best structure when you are going to set up a repair department.   Sponsors SPPA        Ultimate Pool Tools     Pool Invoice    Blueray XL AquaStar Pool Products        Pivot Pool Products

In Episode 97 of the Pool Nation Podcast we answer 5 business questions that were sent in directly from the Pool Pros. We talk about pool exchanges with other pool companies to make your business stronger and more efficient. We also talk about weather you should focus on service or repairs when you are just starting and what type of attendance policies you should have in place as you start to grow. Zac talks about what "learning your numbers" means and what 3 areas of your business you should focus on when growing your business.   Sponsors   SPPA   Ultimate Pool Tools    Pool Invoice    Blueray XL  AquaStar Pool Products     Pivot Pool Products

In Episode 96 of the Pool Nation Podcast we continue our conversation on qualifying customers and how to look for red flags when talking to potential customers. We talk about vacation rental and what questions you should be asking. We also talk about the red flags to look for in vacation rentals We talk about the things you should look for when talking to the customer over the phone in that initial conversation, and what red flags to look  for when visiting the pool for the first time. Sponsors The SPPA       Ultimate Pool Tools     Pool Invoice    BlueRay XL    AquaStar Pool Products    Pivot Pool Products

In Episode 95 of the Pool Nation Podcast we talk to Todd Pieri and Jamie Novak come to Dallas and visit us to talk about their new line up of products. They talk about the Pipeline Filters and how they hold up against filters double their size. They also talk about their variable speed pump that was just released as they were in Dallas and their new Ozone system.   Sponsors The SPPA    Ultimate Pool Tools   BlueRay XL    AquaStar   Pivot Pool Products  

In Episode 94 of the Pool Nation Podcast we talk about qualifying customers and how to look for red flags when talking to potential customers. We talk about the things you should look for when talking to the customer over the phone in that initial conversation, and what red flags to look  for when visiting the pool for the first time.   Sponsors   The SPPA       Ultimate Pool Tools     Pool Invoice    BlueRay XL   AquaStar Pool Products    Pivot Pool Products

In Episode 93 of the Pool Nation Podcast we talk about the economy and how it can affect the service side of the industry. We also answer the pool pro questions that are sent to us via PoolNation.com.   Sponsors The SPPA    Ultimate Pool Tools    BlueRay XL  AquaStar  Pivot Pool Products

In Episode 92 of the Pool Nation Podcast we answer some important questions that pool pros in our community are asking. We do a deep dive into Burnout and how to deal with burnout. We also talk about the biggest mistakes new business owners make, and talk about how to deal with bringing on a wife or family member onto the business.   SPONSORS   SPPA    Ultimate Pool Tools   Pool Invoice   Blueray XL   AquaStar Pool Products

Episode 1 Pool Nation News We are starting something new in the industry. We bring you the latest news, trend, products, and people in the industry all with in 3 to 5 min. In episode one we talk to Chris Brink CEO of Hasa and ask him what he thinks the the challenges are that the industry faces as we go into summer of 2022.  

In Episode 91 of the Pool Nation Podcast we talk to Leanne De Jesus and Leanne is an HR expert that works for a multibillion-dollar company and has over 30 years of experience. Today we are going to talk about the latest trends and solutions surrounding retentions. We do a deep dive into retention strategies, and she talks about the following 5 key themes. Lets face it employee turnover is crazy and that is if you can even find employees right now. Here are the 5 themes she shares with us today. Retention Key Themes Flexible work schedules Health and well being Company Values and Purpose Promote personal achievements Sense of community Sponsors The SPPA        Ultimate Pool Tools       Pool Invoice      Blueray XL         AquaStar Pool Products    

In Episode 90 of the Pool Nation Podcast we talk to Chris Galvan owner of Blueray XL. He shares his journey into the pool industry and the fight for his company. He also shares some best practices on using BluerayXL.

In Episode 89 of the Pool Nation Podcast, we talk to Josh Sherwood owner of Sherwood Outdoors. They are giving away an entire backyard to a deserving family. He talks about his journey and what drove him to do an entire backyard giveaway. They are not holding back and just giving away a pool they are doing an entire backyard for a family in need. Listen and learn how you can nominate a family in need. A feel great podcast. Download and Listen   Sponsors   The SPPA     Ultimate Pool Tools    Pool Invoice   BlueRay XL   AquaStar Pool Products

In Episode 88 of the Pool Nation Podcast we talk to Vic Garcia owner of G6 Designs. G6 is a design and construction company from California and he shares his journey into the pool industry,  and how he ended up building his company. He talks about the value of keeping your word and doing what is right at all cost. He also talks about being in Pool Pro Magazines 30 under 40 and winning the Pool Builder of the Year Award at the Pool Nation Awards, and gives advice to those that want to get into building pools. A super motivating podcast and must listen to.   Sponsors   The SPPA     Ultimate Pool Tools    Pool Invoice   BlueRay XL

In Episode 87 of the Pool Nation Podcast we talk to Mike Bluff from Mike's Pool Service from California. We talk about his journey into the Pool industry. He shares how he started in the industry looking to do something part time to supplement his income, and how he has grown his pool company to 363 stops per week. He shares his struggles, his obstacles, and what he has done to overcome all of it and thrive in the industry.   Sponsors The SPPA   Ultimate Pool Tools    Blueray XL   Pool Invoice

In Episode 86 of the Pool Nation Podcast Edgar, Zac and John talk about the challenges they see going into Summer of 2022. They do a breakdown of the different areas that might present challenges for pool pros. They talk about the current chemical situation, product availability, the labor market in the pool industry and employee retention.   Sponsors The SPPA      Ultimate Pole     Pool Invoice     BlueRay XL

In Episode 85 of the Pool Nation Podcast Edgar, Zac and John talk Water Chemistry, answer questions sent in by pool pros. They talk about the advantages and disadvantages of having two techs working together, the liability of having employees take their work trucks home, how to talk to a customer that does not want to drain their pool with high CYA, and much more.   Sponsors   The SPPA     Ultimate Pool Tools      Pool Invoice    BlueRay XL

In Episode 84 of the Pool Nation Podcast John and Edgar talk about the Western Pool & Spa Show Experience, and we finish answering questions for Mark from San Diego as he looks into starting in the Pool Industry.   Sponsors   The SPPA    Ultimate Pool Tools    Pool Invoice    BlueRay XL

In Episode 83 of the Pool Nation Podcast we give you an update on the current chlorine situation and a couple of market conditions to be ready for this year. The big question is are you ready for the chorine situation of 2022?    Sponsors   The SPPA           Ultimate Pool Tools           Pool Invoice            Blueray XL  

In Episode 82 of the Pool Nation Podcast, we talk to Amy Rullo with Scott Payne Custom Pools, Jamie Novak with AquaStar Pool Products and Alicia Stephens with BioLab. With our special Co-Host Megan Kendrick owner of Pool Pro Magazine. We dive into their journeys in the pool industry, the challenges that they face as women in a male dominated industry and the creation of the WITI group for women in the industry. A must listen to episode.   Sponsors The SPPA     Ultimate Pool Tools      Pool Invoice    BlueRay XL

In Episode 81 of the Pool Nation Podcast we talk to Chad Christensen from Leslie's Pro about the program and how it can help the pool pros during these difficult times with the chemical shortages. We do a deep dive into the program and how to get the most out of it.   Sponsors   The SPPA      Ultimate Pool Tools     Pool Invoice    BlueRay XL

In Episode 80 of the Pool Nation Podcast we answer question sent in from Mark in San Diego California. He is looking at jumping into the Pool Service industry and sent in his questions via our question and answer portal from our website. We talk about how many pools you can do when starting a route, the different areas of revenue,  and the 3 main areas of focus when starting a business.   Sponsors   The SPPA      Ultimate Pool Tools    Pool Invoice     Blueray XL

In Episode 79 of the Pool Nation Podcast we talk to Eric and Stan with the Western Pool & Spa show that will be taking place on March 10, 11, & 12 in Long Beach California. We talk about the history of the show and how its put on by a 100 %  volunteers.   Sponsors   The SPPA     Ultimate Pool Tools      Pool Invoice      BlueRay XL

In Episode 78 of the Pool Nation Podcast we talk to Wayne Ivusich from Taylor Technologies. We talk about his 31 years in the pool industry and get to know the personal side of Wayne. We learned that was Wayne has been doing community theater for many many years and he has taught over 1500 classes in the pool industry over the years. He shares how the industry has changed over the last 30 years, and how Taylor has grown over the last 3 decades. A must listen to podcast.   Sponsors   The SPPA          Ultimate Pool Tools           Pool Invoice.com            BlueRay XL   

In Episode 77 of the Pool Nation Podcast we continue to answer your question that you sent in. We talk about marketing and the sites you should focus on when starting your business, we also talk about creating a tight route and discuss the different options for your routes. We talk about the importance of your business plan and how soon you should set that up.   Sponsors   The SPPA      Ultimate Pool Tools      Pool Invoice.com   BlueRay XL

In Episode 76 of the Pool Nation Podcast we announce that we have partnered with the Western Pool & Spa show in Long Beach California and Hayward Pool Products to bring to you Pool Nation's Top 25 Builders of 2022. We announce the nominees and we set the date for the awards which will be held at the Western Pool & Spa show on March 11th at 6pm. They will be announced via Instagram Live. So tune it. We also do a Q&A for a pool pro that sent us questions on his business. We break them down and give you 3 different perspectives.   Sponsors The SPPA          Ultimate Pool Tools         Pool Invoice.com          BlueRay XL