Episodes
Monday May 10, 2021
Monday May 10, 2021
In Episode 38 of the Pool Nation Podcast Edgar, John and Zac talk to Albert Miller and Kevin Bulling from Hayward about the Status of The Pool Industry, the forecast for the Pool Industry, Product Shortage, and what you should do to ensure you are able to get your products.
Albert Miller is Haywards Pool Products VP of Sales for the US, and Kevin Bulling is the Dealer Development Manager at Hayward Pool Products. We also talk about Haywards new line of products including their new Heater, that has the smallest foot print of any heater in the industry, the S3 Salt Cell with salt ranges of 800-8,000ppm, and the New XE Pump.
We also talk about the 1st Pool Nation Awards to be held at the International Pool Spa Patio Expo in Dallas.
Monday May 03, 2021
Monday May 03, 2021
In Episode 37 of the Pool Nation Podcast Edgar, Zac and John talk about the business mistakes they have made along the way. We talk about Profit, Business Planning and Motivation. We share our stories on the things that we would do differently today vs when we started our businesses. A must listen for the new, and seasoned pool guy.
Monday Apr 26, 2021
Monday Apr 26, 2021
In Episode 36 of the Pool Nation Podcast Edgar, Zac and John talk to Bob Lowry the founder of the Pool Chemistry Training Institute. We talk startups on dark bottom pools and scaling during startups. We also talk about startups in Fiberglass pools, and answer pool pro questions that are sent in.
Monday Apr 19, 2021
Monday Apr 19, 2021
In Episode 35 of the Pool Nation Podcast we talk to Danielle Bahr founder of the SPPA. We talk to her about her journey in the pool industry and we do a deep dive into the insurance needs of the pool pro. We talk about the type of business insurance you should have, why you should protect yourself, how much coverage you should have, and talk about some of the most common claims in our industry so you can avoid them.
Monday Apr 12, 2021
Monday Apr 12, 2021
In Episode 34 of the Pool Nation Podcast we get a call from Bryan Chrissan from Hayward Pool Products and we talk about pool product shortage, demand and product availability going into the summer season and when you should be ordering product. We also talk to Zac and John about route and business efficiency part 2 and how it impacts your business, your productivity, and your profitability.
Monday Apr 05, 2021
Monday Apr 05, 2021
In Episode 33 of the Pool Nation Podcast we talk about pool route efficiency. We talk about the things you should do when you are building your route and we also do a deep dive into all the things that are associated with creating that efficient route. Including the bidding process and how to handle pools that are out of your area.
Monday Mar 29, 2021
Monday Mar 29, 2021
In Episode 32 of the Pool Nation Podcast, we talk to Eugene Lochman of Prestige Pool & Patio in Frisco, TX. We talk about his journey in the pool industry. He shares his ups and downs in the last 11 years and what they have done to set the company up to be able to build 300 pools per year and service almost 900 pools a week.
It’s an inspiring story that will make you want to get up and want to do more. It’s a must listen for the pool guy and pool builder.
Monday Mar 22, 2021
Monday Mar 22, 2021
In Episode 31 of the Pool Nation Edgar, John and Zac talk to Bob Lowry. The grandfather of water chemistry. Do you want to know how long your should run your pool pump? The answer will surprise you. Do you want to know the most difficult part of balancing pool water? Listen to them talk about it in this podcast. It's all pool talk.
Friday Mar 19, 2021
Friday Mar 19, 2021
In Episode 30 of the Pool Nation Podcast, we talk rate increases and how it directly affects your business profitability. John and Zac go head to head in the Pool Nation hashtag knowledge challenge. We talk to Pool Girl Anna and her experience raising rates. This is an episode you don't want to miss.
Monday Mar 15, 2021
Monday Mar 15, 2021
In Episode 29 of the Pool Nation Podcast, Sales Techniques Part 2. We continue our conversation on sales techniques and we do a deep dive into revenue sources for your business. We talk about the different things you can do to increase your revenue, improve profitability and make more money in your business.
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Welcome to Pool Nation. The Podcast where it’s all Pool Talk. We are talking about becoming a nation of pool pros. We talk about the latest products, trends and training in the Swimming Pool Industry. We interview leaders, and educators in the swimming pool industry.