Episodes

Sunday May 08, 2022
Sunday May 08, 2022
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
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Monday May 02, 2022
E-88 Pool Nation Podcast we talk to Vic Garcia from G6 Designs
Monday May 02, 2022
Monday May 02, 2022
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.
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Monday Apr 25, 2022
E-87 Pool Nation Podcast We talk to Mike Bluff from Mike’s Pool Service
Monday Apr 25, 2022
Monday Apr 25, 2022
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.
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Monday Apr 18, 2022
E-86 Pool Nation Podcast Industry Challenges Going into Summer 2022
Monday Apr 18, 2022
Monday Apr 18, 2022
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.
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Monday Apr 11, 2022
E-85 Pool Nation Podcast Water Chemistry & Pool Pro Questions
Monday Apr 11, 2022
Monday Apr 11, 2022
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.
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Monday Apr 04, 2022
E-84 Pool Nation Podcast The Western Show Experience and Q&A Part 2
Monday Apr 04, 2022
Monday Apr 04, 2022
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.
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Monday Mar 28, 2022
E-83 Pool Nation Podcast Chlorine Update 2022 Are You Ready?
Monday Mar 28, 2022
Monday Mar 28, 2022
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?
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Monday Mar 21, 2022
Monday Mar 21, 2022
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.
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Monday Mar 14, 2022
E-81 Pool Nation Podcast We talk to Chad Christensen with Leslies Pro
Monday Mar 14, 2022
Monday Mar 14, 2022
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.
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Monday Mar 07, 2022
E-80 Pool Nation Podcast Starting a Pool Business in 2022
Monday Mar 07, 2022
Monday Mar 07, 2022
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.
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