Episodes

Monday Jun 14, 2021
Monday Jun 14, 2021
In Episode 43 of the Pool Nation Podcast we talk to Steve Jones and Dennis Cecil from Fluidra. We talk about variable speed pump technology, the new DOE regulations, and how that will affect the pool pros and homeowners. We do a deep dive into the creation of variable speed pumps, and the best operation for the pumps. We also talk about the key points when selling them to a customer.
Sponsors - The SPPA - Ultimate Pool Tools - Pool Invoice
Pool Man University

Monday Jun 07, 2021
Monday Jun 07, 2021
In Episode 42 of the Pool Nation Podcast we talk to Javier Payan from Payan Pool Service out in San Diego California. He shares his story of how he started to service pools straight out of high school and how he now services over 600 pool per week. He shares his ups and downs, and the adjustments he has had to make to ensure that his business it profitable. He talks about his management style and his business philosophy. A must hear story for those that are in the industry.
Sponsors - SPPA - Ultimate Pool Tools - Pool Man University

Monday May 31, 2021
Monday May 31, 2021
In Episode 41 of the Pool Nation Podcast Edgar, Zac and John talk about the top 4 reasons small businesses fail. We talk about Financials, Business Planning, Management, and putting Processes in place to help your business thrive. We have our list of top 10 reasons, but will break them down week by week.
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Monday May 24, 2021
Monday May 24, 2021
In Episode 40 of the Pool Nation Podcast we talk to Bob Lowry about water chemistry and talk about the best way to kill algae, Total Dissolved Solids, Alkalinity, Carbonate Alkalinity and flakes in swimming pools. We take a call from Big Family Pools to discuss borates, and talk to John about his birthday.
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Monday May 17, 2021
Monday May 17, 2021
In Episode 39 of the Pool Nation Podcast we talk to Terry Arko about the news media coverage that has been going around about the chlorine shortage in the swimming pool industry. We talk about your chlorine options as a pool pro and the new Hasa Liquid Feeder coming out in mid June.
We also talk about water chemistry, the pros and cons of liquid chlorine, and Hasa's new rewards app.
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The Sppa
Ultimate Pool Tools
Pool Invoice

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.

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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.