Pool Nation Podcast

E-39 Pool Nation Podcast we talk to Terry Arko from Hasa about the chlorine shortage, your options, water chemistry, and the new Hasa Liquid Feeder

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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E-38 Pool Nation Podcast we talk about the Status of The Pool Industry with Albert Miller and Kevin Bulling

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.

E-37 of the Pool Nation Podcast we talk Profit, Business Planning, Motivation and mistakes along the way.

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.

E-36 Pool Nation Podcast we talk to Bob Lowry about Startups in Dark bottom pools, scaling, and answer pool pros questions

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.

E - 35 of the Pool Nation Podcast we talk to Danielle Bahr from of the SPPA. Protect yourself and avoid these claims

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.

E-34 Pool Nation Podcast we get a call from Bryan Chrissan from Hayward we talk about product shortage and availability and talk to Zac about Route Efficiency Part 2

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.

E - 33 of the Pool Nation Podcast we talk how to create an efficient route & all things related to route efficiency

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. 

E-32 Pool Nation Podcast we Talk to Eugene Lochman owner of Prestige Pool & Patio. We talk about building 300 pools a year and servicing almost 900 pool

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.

E - 31 of the Pool Nation Podcast Edgar, John & Zac talk Water Chemistry with Bob Lowry

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.

E - 30 of the Pool Nation Podcast we talk Rate Increases and How it Affects your Profitability & the Hashtag Knowledge Challenge

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.