Pool Nation Podcast
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.
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.
Episodes

Nov 21, 2022
Nov 21, 2022
1hr 2 min
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.
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Nov 14, 2022
Nov 14, 2022
49 min
In Episode 117 of the Pool Nation Podcast John and Edgar talk business and talk about the show in Vegas this week.
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Nov 7, 2022
Nov 7, 2022
1hr 21 min
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.
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AquaStar Pool Products Pivot Pool Products

Oct 31, 2022
Oct 31, 2022
1hr 3 min
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.
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The SPPA Ultimate Pool Tools Blueray XL Pool Invoice
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Oct 24, 2022
Oct 24, 2022
1hr 18 min
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.
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The SPPA Ultimate Pool Tools Blueray XL Pool Invoice
AquaStar Pool Products Pivot Pool Products

Oct 17, 2022
Oct 17, 2022
1hr 12 min
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.
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The SPPA Ultimate Pool Tools Pool Invoice Blueray XL
AquaStar Pool Products Pivot Pool Products

Oct 10, 2022
Oct 10, 2022
1hr 14 min
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.
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AquaStar Pool Products Pivot Pool Products

Oct 3, 2022
Oct 3, 2022
1hr 10 min
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

Sep 26, 2022
Sep 26, 2022
1hr 24 min
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

Sep 19, 2022
Sep 19, 2022
1hr 24 min
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

Pool Nation
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.







