Episodes

Monday Oct 25, 2021
E-62 Pool Nation Podcast We talk water chemistry with Bob Lowry
Monday Oct 25, 2021
Monday Oct 25, 2021
In Episode 62 of the Pool Nation Podcast we talk water chemistry with Bob Lowry. We get an update on Bob and his trip to California, and we do our deep dive into water chemistry.
We talk about weather we should balance pH prior to shocking a pool, the best way to handle rising pH on a salt pool, we talk about alkalinity and carbonate alkalinity. We also talk about
water chemistry ranges vs target water chemistry and why you should move to target water chemistry to maintain your pools.
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Thursday Oct 21, 2021
Thursday Oct 21, 2021
In Episode 61 of the Pool Nation Podcast we talk to Ray Giovine the Director of the International Pool Spa Patio expo and Megan Magana the Senior Marketing Manger for the show. We talk about the first pool show after 2 years due to Covid-19 that will be taking place Nov 13-18, 2021 at the Dallas Convention Center.
We do a deep dive into the show, and talk about all of the different things at the show such as the Welcome Party, Key Note Speakers, Education, and the floor expo.
We also talk about the best way to get the most out of a Pool Show. If you are attending for the first time there are certain things you want to do to make it a great experience.
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Monday Oct 18, 2021
E-60 Pool Nation Podcast - Your Social Media Strategy with Emily Washcovick
Monday Oct 18, 2021
Monday Oct 18, 2021
In Episode 60 of the Pool Nation Podcast we talk to Emily Washcovick the host of the Behind the Review Podcast from Yelp and Entrepreneur.com In this episode we talk to Emily Washcovick the Host of the Behind the Review podcast from Yelp and Entrepreneur.com. Today in part 3 of our 4 part series we talk about Social Media Strategy and how you use the engaging of all it and turn it into customers.
She explains what a social strategy is, the benefits of a social media strategy, the key elements and the do's and don'ts of your strategy.
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Monday Oct 11, 2021
Monday Oct 11, 2021
In Episode 59 of the Pool Nation Podcast we talk about 5 things you can do to instantly increase your value allowing you to charge what your worth.
As John and Zac say these are the low hanging fruit that not a lot of people focus on, but can take you and your company to the next level and allow you to charge what you are worth. We also talk about the Pool Nation Awards at the International Pool Spa Patio Expo on Nov 17th.
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Monday Oct 04, 2021
Monday Oct 04, 2021
In Episode 58 of the Pool Nation Podcast we talk about the Pool Nation peer-to-peer platform and the Pool Nation one on one coaching that we have created.
We discuss the goal of creating a platform to help bring together pool pros that want to elevate themselves in the industry. A private and safe environment and platform where the can ask business questions and connect with us and with other like minded peers. A platform where we talk everything business related.
We also talk about the one on one coaching and mentoring where you meet privately with Edgar, Zac and John to talk about your business and your road map to success.
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Monday Sep 27, 2021
Monday Sep 27, 2021
In Part 2 of Episode 57 of the Pool Nation Podcast we continue our conversation with Megan from Pool Pro Mag and Tyler from the Pool Chasers. We do a deep dive into raising you rates. Megan talks about the results of a survey Pool Pro Magazine did asking business owners if they had raised their rates. We share the recent industry rate increases and why some of the pool pros might find it hard to increase their rates.
Megan from Pool Pro Mag talks about brining awareness on the increases and how to ensure that you keep it on our business radar. Zac talks about the recent rate increase letters that have been sent out and how those will affect you moving into 2022.
We do a deep dive into figuring out what your rate increase should be, and the tools that are available to use and help you through that process. A must listen to episode.
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Monday Sep 20, 2021
Monday Sep 20, 2021
In Episode 57 of the Pool Nation Podcast we talk to Megan from Pool Pro Mag and Tyler from the Pool Chasers. We do a deep dive into raising you rates. Megan talks about the results of a survey Pool Pro Magazine did asking business owners if they had raised their rates. We share the recent industry rate increases and why some of the pool pros might find it hard to increase their rates.
Megan from Pool Pro Mag talks about brining awareness on the increases and how to ensure that you keep it on our business radar. Zac talks about the recent rate increase letters that have been sent out and how those will affect you moving into 2022.
We do a deep dive into figuring out what your rate increase should be, and the tools that are available to use and help you through that process. A must listen to episode.
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Monday Sep 13, 2021
Monday Sep 13, 2021
In Episode 56 of the Pool Nation Podcast we talk to Jared Schwab from Alpha West Marketing Group about the recently released price increases of up to 35% on Cal-Hypo, 50% increase on Tri-Chlor Tabs & dry chlorine and the 10% increase on plastic.
We also talk about the current conditions of the swimming pool industry with the continued supply issues and we talk about the current market conditions and if there is any change in sight. We also talk about the current labor market how to be able to find talent in these tough times.
We also talk about what the pool pros strategy should be for 2022 with the current conditions not showing that they are going to change over the next year.
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Monday Sep 06, 2021
Monday Sep 06, 2021
In Episode 55 of the Pool Nation Podcast we talk to Emily Washcovick host of Behind the Review with Yelp and Entrepreneur.com. We talk about online platforms because
even if you hate them, you still need them for your business. We talk about the main platforms you should be on and how they help shape your business, because in this day and
age your digital presence can have a huge impact on your business and your businesses reputation.
Emily talks about how to create a strong online presence, she explains how review sites work, and the pros and cons of these sites. A must listen to episode.
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Monday Aug 30, 2021
E-54 Pool Nation Podcast we talk Water Chemistry with Bob Lowry
Monday Aug 30, 2021
Monday Aug 30, 2021
In Episode 54 of the Pool Nation Podcast we talk about swimming pool water chemistry with Bob Lowry
the founder of the Pool Chemistry Training Institute. We talk about the 3 different chlorines and
the pros and cons of each one. We also talk about the top 3 things a pool pros should focus on when starting in the industry
the difference between sanitation and oxidation and much more.
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