Send us a text There is nothing worse than a dead critter in your swimming pool. I reviewed some steps to take and the common dead critters I have encountered over the years. Leslie’s Pro: Pool Service Pro, open a Wholesale account today! Customer referrals, free cleaner repairs, free water testing, open 7-days a week. It is fast and easy to become…

Send us a text Finding an employee is just as hard as keeping one in today's highly competitive environment. I go over both getting and keeping an employee in today’s podcast. Leslie’s Pro: Pool Service Pro, open a Wholesale account today! Customer referrals, free cleaner repairs, free water testing, open 7-days a week. It is fast and easy to becom…

Send us a text There are some good reasons to purchase a small partial route and some good reasons to sell a portion of your pool service route. I go over both options in detail for you here. Leslie’s Pro: Pool Service Pro, open a Wholesale account today! Customer referrals, free cleaner repairs, free water testing, open 7-days a week. It is fast a…

Send us a text Besides high and low filter PSI, several things can go wrong with your swimming pool filter. I cover some common issues as well as the overall filter lifespan. Leslie’s Pro: Pool Service Pro, open a Wholesale account today! Customer referrals, free cleaner repairs, free water testing, open 7-days a week. It is fast and easy to become…

Send us a text I don’t have a good off or pause switch built into my brain if you are like me. I am wired to keep going at top speed pretty much all the time. This is generally a problem with business owners, so I go over some reasons you may want to slow things down. Leslie’s Pro: Pool Service Pro, open a Wholesale account today! Customer referral…

Send us a text Today, I answered more of your YouTube questions, including why my copper level went up after using PoolRx. Which is better, the VacDaddy or the Water Tech Precision V10? Can you adjust the priming speed on a VS pump? And more! Leslie’s Pro: Pool Service Pro, open a Wholesale account today! Customer referrals, free cleaner repairs, f…

Send us a text Automatic covers are great for safety and keeping the pool clean. Several things can go wrong, as well as liability issues. I also address how to handle a pool with a solar blanket on top. Leslie’s Pro: Pool Service Pro, open a Wholesale account today! Customer referrals, free cleaner repairs, free water testing, open 7-days a week. …

Send us a text Several customers fall into this category, from those who always price-checks on you to those who have you on a stopwatch timer. Leslie’s Pro: Pool Service Pro, open a Wholesale account today! Customer referrals, free cleaner repairs, free water testing, open 7-days a week. It is fast and easy to become a Leslie’s Preferred Pool Care…

Send us a text What are some of the common mistakes I see pool owners make with their pool care, and why is it important not to make these mistakes? I go over these common errors for you here in today’s podcast. Leslie’s Pro: Pool Service Pro, open a Wholesale account today! Customer referrals, free cleaner repairs, free water testing, open 7-days …

Send us a text I like to demo cleaners in my customer’s pools, specifically for new service accounts that don’t already have an automatic cleaner. These are my go-to demo cleaners that I use on my pool route. Leslie’s Pro: Pool Service Pro, open a Wholesale account today! Customer referrals, free cleaner repairs, free water testing, open 7-days a w…

Send us a text I talk about salt cell sizing, and today, I break down some practical reasons to pick the correct salt cell size for your pool or your customer’s pool. Leslie’s Pro: Pool Service Pro, open a Wholesale account today! Customer referrals, free cleaner repairs, free water testing, open 7-days a week. It is fast and easy to become a Lesli…

Send us a Text Message. What is the best method of paying an employee? 1099 or W-2? I will go over the pros and cons of both methods for you here today. Leslie’s Pro: Pool Service Pro, open a Wholesale account today! Customer referrals, free cleaner repairs, free water testing, open 7-days a week. It is fast and easy to become a Leslie’s Preferred …

Send us a text If you have listened to the show before, you know I am completely against profanity in every sense, especially in the professional business sense. I go over some reasons why not using profanity will really take your business to the next level. Leslie’s Pro: Pool Service Pro, open a Wholesale account today! Customer referrals, free cl…

Send us a Text Message. Several reasons can cause low filter PSI, and I will go over the most common ones for you here today. It’s a problem every pool pro runs into, and use this as a practical guide while troubleshooting a pool. Leslie’s Pro: Pool Service Pro, open a Wholesale account today! Customer referrals, free cleaner repairs, free water te…

Send us a text What exactly are some elements of a solid business plan? I will go over some of these for you and how to easily create one that you can actually follow. Leslie’s Pro: Pool Service Pro, open a Wholesale account today! Customer referrals, free cleaner repairs, free water testing, open 7-days a week. It is fast and easy to become a Lesl…

Send us a text Having a bad day out there on your service route is normal. It’s not ideal when that turns into discouragement. I go over ways to turn things around in your head, at least. Leslie’s Pro: Pool Service Pro, open a Wholesale account today! Customer referrals, free cleaner repairs, free water testing, open 7-days a week. It is fast and e…

Send us a text There are a lot of details you need to be aware of before you start to get commercial accounts. I go over some of the more important prep details here for you. Leslie’s Pro: Pool Service Pro, open a Wholesale account today! Customer referrals, free cleaner repairs, free water testing, open 7-days a week. It is fast and easy to become…

Send us a Text Message. Here, I tackle why a pool turns cloudy once swimmers enter the water, baking soda is clogging up my filter, closing the plumbing when you empty the pump basket and can leave a corded robotic pool in my pool all Summer long. Leslie’s Pro: Pool Service Pro, open a Wholesale account today! Customer referrals, free cleaner repai…

Send us a text Just a few things can cause your filter pressure or PSI to run high. The main culprit is the thing the filter gauge is sitting on top of. The filter itself. Leslie’s Pro: Pool Service Pro, open a Wholesale account today! Customer referrals, free cleaner repairs, free water testing, open 7-days a week. It is fast and easy to become a …

Send us a text In this podcast, I was a guest on The Deep End Pool Podcast hosted by Frank Disher. We talked about current industry issues as well as California-specific issues. Here is part one of three. To listen to the Deep End Podcast: https://thedeependpoolpodcast.com/ Leslie’s Pro: Pool Service Pro, open a Wholesale account today! Customer re…

Send us a text In this podcast, I was a guest on The Deep End Pool Podcast hosted by Frank Disher. We talked about current industry issues as well as California-specific issues. Here is part one of three. To listen to the Deep End Podcast: https://thedeependpoolpodcast.com/ Leslie’s Pro: Pool Service Pro, open a Wholesale account today! Customer re…

Send us a text In this podcast, I was a guest on The Deep End Pool Podcast hosted by Frank Disher. We talked about current industry issues as well as California-specific issues. Here is part one of three. To listen to the Deep End Podcast: https://thedeependpoolpodcast.com/ Leslie’s Pro: Pool Service Pro, open a Wholesale account today! Customer re…

Send us a text Many pool chemicals just are ignored by most consumers and pool service professionals. I go over some of these and the reasons for that. Leslie’s Pro: Pool Service Pro, open a Wholesale account today! Customer referrals, free cleaner repairs, free water testing, open 7-days a week. It is fast and easy to become a Leslie’s Preferred P…

Send us a Text Message. I go over what I consider essential pool equipment if you are having a swimming pool built or remodeled. It is always easier to add everything at the build than later. Leslie’s Pro: Pool Service Pro, open a Wholesale account today! Customer referrals, free cleaner repairs, free water testing, open 7-days a week. It is fast a…

Send us a text This is a new phosphate remover in the form of slow-dissolving tablets. Each tablet will remove 500 ppb of phosphates in 10,000 gallons of water. It’s a pretty effective and easy-to-use product. Leslie’s Pro: Pool Service Pro, open a Wholesale account today! Customer referrals, free cleaner repairs, free water testing, open 7-days a …

Send us a Text Message. Talking about the Precision V10 I decided to expand on the other models that Water Tech makes for the consumer and prosumer. They have a bunch, so follow along as I go through their models in rapid fire. Leslie’s Pro: Pool Service Pro, open a Wholesale account today! Customer referrals, free cleaner repairs, free water testi…

Send us a Text Message. This is Water Tech's latest professional vacuum with a completely sealed rechargeable lithium-ion battery, so there is no need to worry about water getting in and shorting out the motor. It has a 2-hour run time and great suction power! Leslie’s Pro: Pool Service Pro, open a Wholesale account today! Customer referrals, free …

Send us a text Rising pH is a common problem that is a byproduct of the salt cell producing chlorine in a pool. Can it be controlled? Yes, in some way, it can. Leslie’s Pro: Pool Service Pro, open a Wholesale account today! Customer referrals, free cleaner repairs, free water testing, open 7-days a week. It is fast and easy to become a Leslie’s Pre…

Send us a text Several issues cause your saltwater pool to be a real headache for you. I identify the most common issues and solutions for you here today. Leslie’s Pro: Pool Service Pro, open a Wholesale account today! Customer referrals, free cleaner repairs, free water testing, open 7-days a week. It is fast and easy to become a Leslie’s Preferre…

Send us a text High CYA in a swimming pool is a common problem. Terry Arko unpacks some ways to manage high CYA in a swimming pool. Leslie’s Pro: Pool Service Pro, open a Wholesale account today! Customer referrals, free cleaner repairs, free water testing, open 7-days a week. It is fast and easy to become a Leslie’s Preferred Pool Care Provider. h…

Send us a Text Message. In this episode, I talk to Terry Arko about the benefits of using liquid chlorine on your pool route. What makes liquid a good choice over other chlorine types? Leslie’s Pro: Pool Service Pro, open a Wholesale account today! Customer referrals, free cleaner repairs, free water testing, open 7-days a week. It is fast and easy…

Send us a text I sat down with Alicia Stephens & Brian Trenck of KIK/BioLab and we discussed metals and metal treatment in your swimming pool. Leslie’s Pro: Pool Service Pro, open a Wholesale account today! Customer referrals, free cleaner repairs, free water testing, open 7-days a week. It is fast and easy to become a Leslie’s Preferred Pool Care …

Send us a text I sat down with Alicia Stephens & Brian Trenck of KIK/BioLab and we discussed cloudy pool water in detail. We offer some good solutions as well! Leslie’s Pro: Pool Service Pro, open a Wholesale account today! Customer referrals, free cleaner repairs, free water testing, open 7-days a week. It is fast and easy to become a Leslie’s Pre…

Send us a text I sat down with Alicia Stephens & Brian Trenck of KIK/BioLab, and we discussed phosphates and phosphate treatment in detail. You will learn a few new things about phosphate treatment in a swimming pool. Leslie’s Pro: Pool Service Pro, open a Wholesale account today! Customer referrals, free cleaner repairs, free water testing, open 7…

Send us a text What are some differences between a fiberglass pool and a plaster pool? Which surface type is the best for you? I go over this and more for you. Leslie’s Pro: Pool Service Pro, open a Wholesale account today! Customer referrals, free cleaner repairs, free water testing, open 7-days a week. It is fast and easy to become a Leslie’s Pre…

Send us a text I speak about chlorine enhancers often, but what exactly are they, and why would you want to use one? I go over the most popular types and compare them side by side. Leslie’s Pro: Pool Service Pro, open a Wholesale account today! Customer referrals, free cleaner repairs, free water testing, open 7-days a week. It is fast and easy to …

Send us a Text Message. What is the most effective way to use chlorine in a swimming pool? What is the best chlorine type? I answer this and more for you. Leslie’s Pro: Pool Service Pro, open a Wholesale account today! Customer referrals, free cleaner repairs, free water testing, open 7-days a week. It is fast and easy to become a Leslie’s Preferre…

Send us a text If you currently have a suction or pressure side cleaner, is it wise to upgrade to a robotic cleaner? Sometimes, it is, and I will go over why you may want to upgrade to a robotic cleaner. Leslie’s Pro: Pool Service Pro, open a Wholesale account today! Customer referrals, free cleaner repairs, free water testing, open 7-days a week. …

Send us a text How long does a pool filter last? Or how long does a pool pump last? That depends on many factors. I go over some average equipment lifespans for you. Leslie’s Pro: Pool Service Pro, open a Wholesale account today! Customer referrals, free cleaner repairs, free water testing, open 7-days a week. It is fast and easy to become a Leslie…

Send us a text Having a plan is important in many respects, but none more than planning a secure future where passive income replaces your current income. Unless you plan to work forever. Leslie’s Pro: Pool Service Pro, open a Wholesale account today! Customer referrals, free cleaner repairs, free water testing, open 7-days a week. It is fast and e…

Send us a text Which is best, a pool service truck or a van? And what is the best size truck? I will go over some pool service vehicle choices here for you. Leslie’s Pro: Pool Service Pro, open a Wholesale account today! Customer referrals, free cleaner repairs, free water testing, open 7-days a week. It is fast and easy to become a Leslie’s Prefer…

Send us a Text Message. Green pool clean-ups can fail, and usually, it is because of a step that wasn’t followed to completion. I go over some common green pool fail points. Leslie’s Pro: Pool Service Pro, open a Wholesale account today! Customer referrals, free cleaner repairs, free water testing, open 7-days a week. It is fast and easy to become …

Send us a text Getting sick is no fun, and it is even less fun when you get sick when you have to clean multiple swimming pools or do repairs that week. I go over some ways to handle sick days and injuries. Leslie’s Pro: Pool Service Pro, open a Wholesale account today! Customer referrals, free cleaner repairs, free water testing, open 7-days a wee…

Send us a Text Message. There are more ways to clean a pool than just using a leaf rake and manually skimming to the surface. I review some automated ways and some things you can do to make your skimmer more effective. Leslie’s Pro: Pool Service Pro, open a Wholesale account today! Customer referrals, free cleaner repairs, free water testing, open …

Send us a Text Message. You can use various methods to carry your supplies and equipment back to your service accounts. I go over some tried and true ways here for you. Leslie’s Pro: Pool Service Pro, open a Wholesale account today! Customer referrals, free cleaner repairs, free water testing, open 7-days a week. It is fast and easy to become a Les…

Send us a text There are several obvious ways to vacuum a pool to waste like using the Mutli-Port valve and putting it in “waste mode.” But there are many other ways as well. Leslie’s Pro: Pool Service Pro, open a Wholesale account today! Customer referrals, free cleaner repairs, free water testing, open 7-days a week. It is fast and easy to become…

Send us a text Not all robots are created equal, corded, and cordless notwithstanding. Some have better programs, and others have better features. Learn what to look for when choosing a robotic pool cleaner. Leslie’s Pro: Pool Service Pro, open a Wholesale account today! Customer referrals, free cleaner repairs, free water testing, open 7-days a we…

Send us a text I answer more of your tough YouTube questions, including whether I can use Tri-Chlor tablets in a vinyl pool, how many scoops of DE the Alladin scoop is, and much more. Leslie’s Pro: Pool Service Pro, open a Wholesale account today! Customer referrals, free cleaner repairs, free water testing, open 7-days a week. It is fast and easy …

Send us a text Here are some must-have pool tools and equipment for your swimming pool route that cost under $20 and up to $2,000. All are good besides the price point. Leslie’s Pro: Pool Service Pro, open a Wholesale account today! Customer referrals, free cleaner repairs, free water testing, open 7-days a week. It is fast and easy to become a Les…

Send us a text It’s partly true that adding more chlorine can fix many problems on your swimming pool route. I go over some of those and unpack this more completely as well. Leslie’s Pro: Pool Service Pro, open a Wholesale account today! Customer referrals, free cleaner repairs, free water testing, open 7-days a week. It is fast and easy to become …