Let's Talk About Pools

Send us a textIn Season 4, episode 66, Lauren Broom interviewed Alicia Stephens of BioLab regarding that one pesky problem we always like to talk about....algae. Your customers hate it and its probably the most complained about problem. She breaks down the algae problem and how to take care of it with BioLab's line of algaecides. You don't want to miss this episode as the summer heats up and heats those pools up! Listen While You Work!!Podcast Guest:  Alicia Stephens, BioLabStrategic Podcast Sponsor:  Skimmer

Send us a textIn season 4 episode 65, I spoke with Tiffiny Consoli, the first franchisee for Pool Scouts!  We discuss the benefits of the franchise model vs. starting your own business. Tiffiny discusses her journey from being Pool Scouts' first franchisee to becoming a member of the elite $3 Million Club, the challenges she's faced as a woman in a male-dominated industry and how she overcame them, and why the booming home services sector is the ideal entry point for aspiring entrepreneurs.Podcast Guest:  Tiffiny Consoli, Pool Scout's First FranchiseeStrategic Podcast Sponsor:  Skimmer

Send us a textIn season 4, episode 64, Lauren spoke candidly with Bill Hamilton on the evolution of the pool industry. Topics included how equipment and even water chemistry has evolved over the past 46 years. You will truly love this episode with the most honest person in our industry I have ever known. He touches on his retirement from Wet N Wild and Universal's Volcano Bay. His vast knowledge over 47 years will shine through on this episode! He was even inducted into the World Waterpark Association Hall of Fame! He is not teaching education in our industry as well as offering consulting services to our pool pros!Podcast Guest:  Bill Hamilton, Owner, All Aquatics, LLCStrategic Podcast Sponsor:  Skimmer

Send us a textIn season 4 episode 63, Lauren interviewed Niki Acosta of Skimmer and an in depth discussion about the detailed State of the Pool Service 2025 report that Skimmer has provided to the pool industry. It shows trends for pricing, advertising and other items that matter most to pool pros trying to better understand the industry so that they can grow their businesses! Listen into this one, you will not be sorry!Podcast Guest:  Niki Acosta, SkimmerStrategic Podcast Sponsor:  Skimmer

Send us a textIn season 4 episode 62, I spoke with Todd Pieri and Bryan Chrissan with AquaStar Pool Products about their Pool Nation Award they received in 2024 for their Pipeline Pool Filter. We also spoke about the New 3 that was unveiled at the 2024 International Pool Show in Dallas TX. We spoke about some cool things coming up for them along with their support of drowning prevention as a company!  This is one of my best episodes and I hope my listeners enjoy it as much as I did!Podcast Guests:Todd Pieri, President of AquaStar Pool ProductsBryan Chrissan, National Technical Sales Manager of AquaStar Pool ProductsStrategic Podcast Sponsor:  Skimmer

In Season 4, Episode 61, I interviewed Michael Meadows, owner of CustomersKarma, Customerskarma.com, Home Service Providers (H.S.P.) can anonymously rate and review customers organized on customers address. This allows other H.S.P. to risk assessment before doing business. This new tech could help our pool pros to have some base knowledge on a customer prior to taking them on! Listen in to see if this could help your business in 2025!Podcast Guest:  Michael Meadows, Owner of CustomersKarmaStrategic Podcast Sponsor:  Skimmer

Special episode 60 of season 4, Lauren interviewed Johnny & Laci Davis of The Gritt Game. They share how they can help pool pros with their businesses! We speak about the upcoming International Pool show in Dallas, TX and how they and their staff are nominated for many 2024 Pool Nation Awards!Podcast Guest:  Johnny & Laci Davis                             Owners of The Gritt GamePodcast Sponsor:  Skimmer

In season 3 episode 59, I spoke with Rob Stewart, CPO Instructor and pool company owner. We spoke about his nominations for awards, one among them being for Trainer of the Year for the 2024 Pool Nation Awards. Please listen in and see how awesome of a person and trainer that he is and please go vote for all the awesome categories for the Pool Nation Awards!!  poolnationawards.comPodcast Guest:  Rob Stewart, CPO InstructorPodcast Sponsor:  Skimmer

In season 3 episode 59, I spoke with Rob Stewart, CPO Instructor and pool company owner. We spoke about his nominations for awards, one among them being for Trainer of the Year for the 2024 Pool Nation Awards. Please listen in and see how awesome of a person and trainer that he is and please go vote for all the awesome categories for the Pool Nation Awards!!  poolnationawards.comPodcast Guest:  Rob Stewart, CPO InstructorPodcast Sponsor:  Skimmer

In season 3 episode 58, Lauren interviewed Ryan Flannery of Pool Monopoly. We discussed how they can help our pool pros succeed in business. We spoke to their successes and how their experience have helped them build Pool Monopoly to educate and assist pool pros grow and scale their business! You don't want to miss this episode!Podcast Guest:  Ryan Flannery, Pool MonopolyPodcast Sponsor:  https://www.getskimmer.com

In season 3 episode 57, I spoke with Shane Kearney about their new technology to help the pool industry professionals. If you are looking for something to help grow your business among many other features, definitely listen into this episode!Podcast Guest:  Shane KearneyPoolTechy is a pool service marketplace founded in 2023 and is led by its CEO Shane Kearney. Shane has built software for General Motors, UnitedHealthcare, and City National Bank. Shane is now focused on the pool service industry and determined to improve the experience for customers, contractors, and technicians. PoolTechy launched its beta app in May of 2024 and is now accepting invites for beta testers. 

In Season 3 episode 56, I interviewed Michael Wagner, President of Pool Scouts. We discussed how their company has grown over the past year and what they have in store for the upcoming year. This episode is very insightful for those thinking of entering into the pool industry and deciding on purchasing a franchise or not. Podcast Guest:  Michael Wagner, President of Pool ScoutsPodcast Sponsor:  Skimmer

in Season 3, Episode 55,  Lauren sat down with Niki Acosta and Justine Rae with Skimmer to talk about Skimmer's new online community for our pool pros, called The Pool Deck. This is a fun and interactive community that will host online webinars and where pool pros can talk with each other about everyday problems. Join all of us on "The Pool Deck."Podcast Guests: Niki Acosta, Skimmer                                     Justine Rae, SkimmerPodcast Sponsor:  https://www.getskimmer.com

In season 3 episode 54, I spoke with Tal Milican, owner of Multi-Tork Pool Tools. He lets pool pros know how his tools can help them with everyday tasks so that it is easier and hurts less. Pool pro turned inventor helping our pool pros. You don't want to miss this episode. Proves to very useful!!

In Season 4 Episode 53, Lauren Broom spoke with Michelle Kavanaugh regarding business consulting and how she can help pool pros tackle one of the hardest things, running their business. We speak on so many topics that pool pros should think about. This is a must-listen episode if you are thinking of going out on your own to start your own pool business!!Podcast Guest:  Michelle Kavanaugh, Tools for the Trades, OwnerPodcast Sponsors:Skimmer: https://www.getskimmer.comBlue RayXL: https://bluerayxl.com/

In season 4 episode 52, Lauren Broom interviewed Niki Acosta and Jack Nelson of Skimmer about the report that they compiled from surveys and feedback from so many pool pros! We talk about business ideas and practices and awesome revelations in this episode!! You don't want to miss this one!Podcast Guests:Niki Acosta, SkimmerJack Nelson, SkimmerPodcast Sponsors:Skimmer:  https://www.getskimmer.comBlue Ray XL: https://bluerayxl.com/

In season 4 , episode 51, host Lauren Broom interview Jordan Thiessen, owner of Cyclone Filter Tools, where he lets pool pros know about their new cartridge filter cleaner that makes it easier for pool pros to clean them!! Check out this episode to learn about yet another useful pool tool!!Podcast Guest:  Jordan Thiessen, Owner, Cyclone Filter ToolsPodcast Sponsors:Basecrete: https://www.basecreteusa.comBlueray XL: https://bluerayxl.com/

In season 3 episode 50, I interviewed Timothy Cocaro and Candice Bernstein with Canibuild.com and how their technology can benefit pool builders in our industry. Take a listen and dive in with this episode to see what they have to offer to you!Podcast Guests:  Timothy Cocaro, CEO & Onwer                                       Candice Berstein, Business Development Exec.Podcast Sponsors:  Skimmer:  http://www.getskimmer.comBlue RayXL:  https://bluerayxl.com/

In season 3 episode 49, I interviewd Scott Trafton, CEO of Pool Shark H2O, where we speak about technology that now can help public pool owners and operators to maintain their required chemical log in an electronic way that makes it better and more accessible to your health inspectors! Listen in and see how his software can make a difference at your facility and with your local health agency too!!Podcast Guest:Scott Trafton, CEO, Pool Shark H2OPodcast Sponsors:Skimmer: http://www.getskimmer.comBlue Ray XL: https://bluerayxl.com/index.html

In season 3 episode 48, Lauren Broom interviewed Joe Trusty, owner of Pool Magazine. Pool Magazine is a new publication available to the pool industry and its professionals. This magazine is for builders, service and even educators!! Check out this interview and then head on over to www.poolmagazine.com to read the publication and subscribe.Podcast Guest:Joe Trusty, Owner of Pool MagazinePodcast Episode Sponsors:Skimmer: http://www.getskimmer.comBasecrete: https://www.basecreteusa.com

In season 3 episode 47, just in time for the month of May and Water Safety Month, I interviewed Alyssa Magrum with Colin's Hope about water safety month and the importance of drowning safety awareness. This is an awesome episode for everyone to listen to since the leading cause of death in children ages 1 to 4 is drowning. Please take this episode seriously and learn from it. Let's all also be safe this summer!Podcast Guest:Alyssa Magrum, Colin's HopePodcast Sponsors:Skimmer:  http://www.getskimmer.comBlue Ray XL: https://bluerayxl.com/index.html

Season 3 episode 46...I interviewed Derek Todd with Aquanut Academy to discuss what specialized business consulting is and how it can help pool professionals. Check out this episode to learn more, it may just help you with your business!Podcast Guest:Derek Todd, Aquanut AcademyPodcast Sponsors:Skimmer:  https://getskimmer.com/Ray Pak: https://www.raypak.com/

In Season 3 episode 45, Lauren Broom, your host is giving the listeners a special roundtable episode with 4 awesome guests that speak about very unique technology that can be used in the pool industry. From helping with water testing, to route management or even drowning prevention technology, we got it all in this episode. Enjoy and jump right in!Podcast Guests:Kevin Embree, SkimmerRavi Kurani, SutroSai Reddy, CamereyeMark Caron, WAVE Drowning Detection SystemPodcast Sponsors:Skimmer: https://getskimmer.com/Viking Capital: https://poolloan.net/

Season 3 episode 44, I interviewed Robert Burrows with Surewater Technologies.  This very unique chlorination system made for a great talk! Learn more about this different disinfection system for your large public pools!Podcast Guest: Robert Burrows, VP Sales & Marketing, Surewater TechnologiesPodcast Sponsors:Skimmer:https://getskimmer.com/Blue Ray XL: https://bluerayxl.com/index.html

In Season 3, Episode 43, I interviewed Greg Powell with Viking Capital. We spoke about what they have to offer to pool builders for financing loans to their customers. This exciting episode will benefit those that are building pools!! Listen in!!Podcast Guest:  Greg Powell, President, Viking CapitalPodcast Sponsors:Skimmer:  http://www.getskimmer.comBlue Ray XL:  https://bluerayxl.com/index.html

In season 3 episode 42, I interviewed Jeff Alsop with GPS Trackit and it was a great conversation on GPS tracking and more that they have to offer to help pool pros with fleet management and how to save!! You do not want to miss this episode!! Definitely one of the interesting conversations I had on the podcast recently. I learned so much myself!!Podcast Guest:Jeff Alsop, Manager Solutions Architect, GPS TrackitPodcast Sponsors:Skimmer: https://getskimmer.com/Raypak:  https://www.raypak.com/

In season 3, yes that right The Let's Talk  About Pools Podcast started their 3rd season! We are so excited to continue to bring more informative and exciting episodes to our pool professionals out there!  Episode 41 I spoke with Daniel Schonfeld with Pool Parts To Go and what their company has to offer to pool professionals across the country!! Listen in to learn more!!Podcast Guest:  Daniel Schonfeld, Owner & CEOPool Parts To GoPodcast Sponsors:Skimmer:  http://www.getskimmer.comViking Capital:  https://poolloan.net/

In season 2 episode 40, Host Lauren Broom interviewed owner Vito Mariano of Basecrete about concrete pools. Detailed discussion on waterproofing using Basecrete and suspended pools based on Vito's extensive knowledge on this subject matters more than anyone else in the pool industry!!Also in this episode learn about how to donate to the Basecrete/Danilo Bonazza Art & Mosaics Hurricane Ian Fundraiser at www.basecretecares.comSpace Coast Pool School is donating a portion of every CPO student to this fundraiser. Please join us to help the pool professionals in SW Florida! Podcast Guest:Vito Mariano, owner BasecretePodcast Sponsors:Skimmer:  https://getskimmer.com/BlueRayXL:  https://bluerayxl.com/

In season 2, episode 39, Lauren Broom interviewed Wayne Ivusich regarding water chemistry and proper water testing procedures. He gives great insight in how important these topics are to pool service professionals. This is a must listen to episode for all pool service professionals!!Podcast Guest:Wayne Ivusich, PHTA CPO InstructorPodcast Sponsors:Skimmer:  https://getskimmer.com/Viking Capital:  https://poolloan.net/

In season 2 episode 38: Lauren Broom interviewed Joel Gray of Jack's Magic and we had a conversation about pool stain identification and how to treat pool stains. This episode is for you if want want to know how to manage pool stains!!Podcast Guest:Joel Gray. Regional Sales ManagerJack's MagicPodcast Sponsors:Skimmer:  https://getskimmer.com/Pool Parts To Go: https://poolpartstogo.com/

In season 2 Episode 37, Lauren Broom hosts a podcast on UV disinfection with guest John Psaroudis with Aquionics. This is an awesome way to add secondary disinfection to any aquatic venue, pool or spa. Listen in about advantages of this type of disinfection, but also other things to think about before choosing this type of disinfection.Podcast Guest:  John Psaroudis, AquionicsPodcast Sponsors:Skimmer:  https://getskimmer.com/RayPak: https://www.raypak.com/

In season 2, episode 36, Lauren Broom interviewed Michelle Hlavsa and Chris Edens of the Centers for Disease Control(CDC) regarding recreational water illnesses(RWI's) Cryptosporidium(Crypto) and Legionella. If you love learning about public health, recreational water illnesses or just how to maintain your aquatic venue so that you can reduce the chance of an outbreak then this is the episode for you! People can get sick from the Butt Water! Learn how to maintain it as a pool operator in a safe and healthy condition. Learn from the public health experts themselves!Podcast Guests:Michelle Hlavsa, Chief of CDC Healthy Swimming Pool Program  Chris Edens, Epidemiologist of CDC Legionella section  Podcast Sponsors:Skimmer: http://www.getskimmer.comRayPak:  https://www.raypak.com/

In Season 2, episode 35, Lauren Broom interviewed Ken Westfall of National Plaster's Council regarding proper startup water chemistry and procedures for new plaster on pools. This is an awesome episode for those that are doing new startups from pool builders to gain new customers. This episode is even awesome for pool professionals who have been in the industry a long time. Listen In!Podcast Guest:  Ken Westfall, Technical Director, National Plaster's CouncilPodcast Sponsors:Skimmer:http://www.getskimmer.comPool Parts to Go: https://poolpartstogo.com/

In season 2, episode 34, Lauren interviewed guests from both sides of the aquatics industry regarding the current employment situation and how it is affecting the pool industry. The effects are discussed from a guest from the parks and recreations aquatic industry and another guest from the pool service industry. Some of the effects have been the same and some are different depending on the side of industry you are in. We discussed how they are trying to handle this current and emerging situation that our current economy has created. Listen in and jump right in!Podcast Guests:Julie Sevilla, Aquatics Director, David Posnack JCCGary Heath, Owner of The Pool DoctorsPodcast Sponsors:Basecrete:   https://www.basecreteusa.com/Blue RayXL:  https://bluerayxl.com/index.html

In season 2 episode 33, Lauren Broom spoke with four strong female pool professionals. They spoke about the positives and hardships of being a female in the pool industry. They encourage all of us to continue to professionalize our industry for all professionals!!Podcast Guests:Andrea Nannini, Owner at  Hibiscus PoolsJules Johnson, Operations Manager/Coordinator at  Mission Pool & SuppliesKristen Melo, Owner at Preserve PoolsHeather Linton, Owner at Swim CarefreePodcast Sponsors:Basecrete:  https://www.basecreteusa.com/Blue RayXL:  https://bluerayxl.com/index.html

In season 2, episode 32, Lauren Broom interviewed a roundtable of unique individuals on the pool tools that the modern  pool professional can utilize for their jobs. Listen  to this  episode, you do not want to miss this one!!Podcast Guests:Kevin Embree with SkimmerMatt Lopez, Riptide Pool VacuumJoseph DiAnna Sr. & Joseph DiAnna Jr. , Primate Pool ToolsEric & Jenel Resh, Piranha Pool ProductsPodcast Sponsors:Skimmer:  https://getskimmer.com/Primate Pool Tools:  https://primatepooltools.net/

In season 2, episode 31, Lauren Broom, host, interviewed Sean Assam with AquaCal on salf chlorine generators. Listen in to this episode if you really want to learn about this topic from someone like Sean that I have found to be the most knowledgeable on this topic. He is often the one teaching in Florida at pool trade shows on this topic. He makes understanding it so easy!! Listen in to learn more!! You won't regret it!!Podcast Guest:Sean Assam, National Accounts and Commercial Products Manager at AquaCal AutoPilot Inc.Podcast Sponsors:Skimmer:  https://getskimmer.com/BlueRay XL:  http://www.bluerayxl.com/

In season 2, episode 30, I spoke with Fred Schweer, VP of Sales, Pool RX.  We spoke about this game changer for the pool industry using minerals to prevent algae in the pool water. The "Less is More Approach" when it comes to saving the "working power" of the chlorine in your pool. PoolRx Worldwide, Inc. is a privately held company located in San Clemente California, and has been in business since 1994. They manufacture PoolRx+, an EPA Registered, NSF 50 Certified Algaecide, that eliminates and prevents ALL Algae, Reduces Chemicals and Lasts up to 6 months.  Fred Schweer is the Vice President of Sales, leading all Sales, Support and Marketing efforts.  Fred has been with PoolRx going on 12 years.   For more information go to www.poolrx.com; call 1-800-3-PoolRx or for a faster response email; cs@poolrx.com Come see them at the Everything under the Sun at Booth 927 in Orlando, FL on March 4-5, 2022.Podcast Sponsors:Skimmer:  http://www.getskimmer.comBasecrete:  https://www.basecreteusa.com/    

In Episode 29:  Lauren Broom interviewed representatives of Riptide Pool Vacuum, some of the Modern Pools Tools of Pool Professionals!! It was an awesome conversation about this very important tool for pool professionals. If you are new, learn more about it or if experienced learn about some new upcoming things with this great piece of technology that helps all pool techs!Podcast Guests:Dave Sargent, PresidentMatt Lopez, Vice PresidentPodcast Sponsors:Skimmer:  https://getskimmer.com/Basecrete: https://www.basecreteusa.com/

Season 2, Episode 28 Laure Broom interviewd Ray Arouesty, on how pool service techs can learn to protect themselves and others in the pool area. His extensive experience makes this episode a must listen for all pool services professionals. Ray Arouesty:President of Arrow Insurance Service, Inc. and is the exclusive insurance broker for the Independent Pool and Spa Service Association (IPSSA) and The Swimming Pool Association of Hawaii (SPAH). He has been involved in over 2000 swimming pool related insurance claims since 1982.Ray holds a Master of Science degree from Purdue University and a Juris Doctorate from Loyola Law School. He was admitted to the California State Bar in 1990 and his legal practice today is limited to members of the swimming pool industry. In 1999 Ray became a licensed swimming pool repair contractor in California and he is water chemistry certified by IPSSA. In 2000, Pool Industry Expo awarded him the Doug Tanner Award for his lifetime contributions to the swimming pool industry. He is a founder of the IPSSA Scholarship Fund, which provides educational grants to self-employed service technicians.For over three decades, Ray has been a frequent lecturer to the pool service industry. He has presented seminars at the APSP International Pool Show, the Atlantic City Pool & Spa Show, The Orlando Pool Show, The Texas Public Pool Conference, sponsored by the City of College Station, Texas, The Annual Western Pool & Spa Show in Long Beach California, The Desert Pool Show in Phoenix, Arizona, the Southwest Pool Show and Pool Industry Expo in Monterey, California. His seminars focus on the legal and insurance issues facing pool service technicians and he offers practical advice to the pool industry on identifying and reducing risk.Podcast Sponsors:Skimmer:  https://getskimmer.com/Basecrete:https://www.basecreteusa.com/

In the first episode of the second season, Lauren interviews the Mark Caron and Dave Cutler, both co-founders of the Wave Drowning Detection System. The journey began after a tragedy occurred at a town park where one of the cofounders lived. A nine-year old boy drowned despite five lifeguards and six camp counselors watching the water that day. After learning that drowning is all too common and that most are preventable, cofounders Mark Caron and Dave Cutler assembled a dedicated team of water safety experts, aquatic professionals, engineers and designers and set out to create a reliable, simple to use, and affordable drowning detection system. The result of their collective efforts is WAVE, and it will change aquatic safety forever.Podcast Guests:Mark Caron, Co-Founder & CEODave Cutler, Co-Founder & Chief Product OfficerPodcast Spsonsors:Skimmer: https://getskimmer.com/Sutro:  https://www.mysutro.com

In the last episode of season 1, and the last episode of 2021....in episode 26, this is a special roundtable episode regarding waterproofing of elevated(suspended) pools and also maintenance and care that should be taken towards community managed pools in regards to health and safety. Be sure not to miss this exciting episode. Everyone from community association managers, pool techs and property managers will learn a lot on this one!!Podcast Guests:Betsy Barbieux, owner of Florida CAM Schools, LLCVito Mariano, owner of BasecreteMark Kramer, President of Vigilant ServicesPodcast Sponsors:Basecrete:  https://www.basecreteusa.com/Pool Marketing.com:  https://www.poolmarketing.com/

In episode 25, Lauren interviews Eric Lupton, President of Lifesaver Pool Fence about how pool fencing as a layer of protection can help in drowning prevention. This is definitely another great episode in the drowning prevention series that you do not want to miss. Podcast Guest:Eric LuptonPresident of Life Saver Pool Fence. He began his career at Life Saver Pool Fence in 1997 and has grown it to its current status as one of the largest pool fence companies in the world and one of the few recognized by the US Consumer Product Safety Commission's Pool Safely Campaign. Life Saver offers removable mesh pool safety fencing that's both almost completely (87%) transparent and yet surprisingly strong, with each pole withstanding over 100 pounds of force. It's been proven for over 80 years to be the most effective way to keep children from accessing the pool.  Podcast Sponsors:Skimmer:   https://getskimmer.com/Pool Marketing.com:   https://www.poolmarketing.com/

In Episode 24, Lauren interviews the owner and creator of The Skimmie, a simple but unique tool that allows the cleaning and removal of skimmer baskets to become an easier task for homeowners and all pool service professionals.  Ever wonder what critter may be in all those leaves inside of the skimmer basket and you have to put your hand in there. Well, not anymore! Listen in to this short episode and see if this invention can help your business and keep you safer at your job!Podcast guest:Monica SpeakInventor | PresidentThe Skimmie, LLCPodcast Sponsor:Skimmer:  https://www.getskimmer.com

In Episode 23, Lauren Broom interviews Sai Reddy, Founder & CEO of Camereye. In this episode, we will discuss how new technology like artificial intelligence(AI) can help with one of the many layers of protection in drowning prevention!CamerEye™ is the first Artificial Intelligence Smart Fence and safety ecosystem to provide faster distress detection and help save lives.Our mission is to make the world a safer place and help save lives by reinventing swimming pool safety using sophisticated, advanced technology and artificial intelligence detection solutions that provide peace of mind and helping to reduce risk.Podcast Sponsor:  https://camereye.ai/

In episode 22: Lauren Broom, host interviews Hal Denbar with National Pool Partners to see what they have offered and their uniqueness in the pool industry. We speak about the professionalizing of the pool industry and how National Pool Partners is being a integral part of this idea. Podcast Guest:Hal Denbar, Founding Partner and President of National Pool PartnersNational Pool Partners (NPP) is the nation's premier multi-regional pool service company, operating as a family of regional brands across the Sun Belt. We partner with local businesses to provide the scale and resources of a national enterprise to better serve our customers, teammates, and partners.https://go-npp.comPodcast Sponsors:Pool Marketing.com---https://www.poolmarketing.com/Wave Drowning Detection System--https://www.wavedds.com/

In Episode 21, Lauren Broom interviews David Hawes and Jennifer Farwell with Pool & Spa Apprenticeship Training Committee about the first Nationally approved pool and spa apprenticeship program in the United States! Listen in and hear about how they are helping to professionalize our pool industry!Podcast Guests:David Hawes - President & ChairmanDavid Hawes is the President and CEO of H & H Pool Services, Inc. He started his company at age 10 in the San Francisco Bay Area, and it has been operating continuously for over 50 years. David is a licensed contractor, and his company currently services approximately 600 accounts weekly. He graduated with honors from Menlo School of Business Administration, and holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration majoring in Finance and Accounting. He is currently serving as the Region 1 Director & Chief Financial Officer of the Independent Pool and Spa Service Association (IPSSA). He is also on the Board of Directors for Pool Industry Expo. David is a nationally recognized speaker and has been teaching business seminars for pool service company owners over the last 30+ years, to help the industry improve profits and professionalism. He is a frequent contributor to articles for several trade. Jennifer Farwell, Program Director & Coordinator Jennifer has 30 years of operations management experience in highly regulated industries. She spent 10 years in Title & Escrow and worked as a Vice President for a national company, where she led the Southwest Region offices and received the Presidents Circle award several years in a row. Most recently, she worked for the former Association of Pool & Spa Professionals (APSP) as Director of the Western Office. With the help and support of industry leaders and volunteers, she established a new Chapter in California, formed a California Coalition for the adoption of the International Swimming Pool & Spa Code (ISPSC), and expanded membership and Association-supported education. She has served on several non-profit committees supporting healthy living and economic growth, including: the Sacramento Regional Builders Exchange (SRBX), the Associated Builders & Contractors (ABC), the American Cancer Society, and Women's Empowerment. She feels privileged to work in support of programs and issues that improve the quality of lives.Podcast Sponsors:Skimmer:  https://getskimmer.comWave Drowning Detection System: https://www.wavedds.com

In episode 20: Josepha Dianna Sr. & Joseph Dianna Jr. talk about their carbon fiber pole that is used by many pool professionals across the world!! They tells us how this great product came about and how it has changed the life of many pool professionals. They will even gives us some hints about new things coming in the near future!! Listen in!About our guests:Joe DiAnna Sr. & Jr., the founders of Primate Pool Tools, have over thirty years of experience in the pool service industry and used their knowledge as  pool techs to design the world's first carbon fiber pool service pole. After years of weekly pool maintenance they realized they were having to replace their aluminum poles multiple times a year due to wear and tear. Arguably the most important tool in the pool service business, they realized there were pool pros looking to invest in higher quality poles with superior durability and performance. They began developing what became the carbon fiber Primate Pole series in 2013, and began selling early versions of the pole in 2014. Today, Primate Pool Tools has developed multiple models of the Primate Pole series as well as a unique extension system that has truly raised the bar for quality in the pool service industry. Primate Pool Tools was founded to provide professionals in the pool service industry the option to invest in higher quality tools that hold up in a tough work environment.Podcast sponsors:Primate Pool Tools: https://primatepooltools.net/ Skimmer:  http://www.getskimmer.com

In Episode 19, Ravi Kurani and Jim Conti are interviewed about smart technology used to test pool water called Sutro.  Sutro is a water testing and data analytics company. It is a sensor-driven, connected, learning device to right-size your water chemistry. It automates testing - keeping you and your family safe, and saving you time and money. Let's Learn More About Sutro!!Podcast Guests:Ravi Kurani, Founder and President of Sutro,Jim Conti, Fractional Chief Sales Officer of SutroPodcast Episode Sponsors:Sutro:  www.mysutro.comWave Drowning Detection System:  https://www.wavedds.com/

In Epsisode 18, Lauren Broom interviews Terry Arko of HASA Pool about the current state of the industry over the past summer in terms of chemical shortages and what he thinks is on the horizon as we enter Fall 2021. He also talk about the HASA chemical liquid chlorine feeder. Terry Arko has more than 40 years' experience in the recreational water industry, working in service, repair, retail sales, chemical manufacturing, technical service, commercial sales, and product development. He has written over 100 published articles on water chemistry including regular features in the IPSSAN National Newsletter. He is a member on the board of the Recreational Water Quality Committee (RWQC) and the California Pool and Spa Association (CPSA).  He is also a Certified Pool Operator instructor with the Pool Hot Tub Alliance (PHTA). Terry is currently working as Technical Content and Product Training Manager for HASA Pool, makers of HASA Sani-Clor. He can be reached at terryarko@hasapool.com.Podcast sponsors:Skimmer:   https://www.getskimmer.comWave Drowning Detection System:  https://www.wavedds.com/ 

Episode 17 highlights the 2021 Virginia Graham Baker VGB Pool & Spa Safety Act Updates for main drain covers. This episode will get the pool industry members educated on this topic as we will see it affecting us during the year. Podcast Guest:Steve Barnes is the Director of Science and Compliance for Aquastar Pool Products. He is the Co-Chairman of PHTA Technical Committee, is Chairman of ANSI/APSP/ICC-16 2017 the Federal VGB Pool & Spa Safety Act drain cover standard, and past Chairman of the ANSI/APSP/ICC-15 Standard for Residential Swimming Pool Energy Efficiency. A voting member on the ICC Swimming Pool and Spa Code Committee and all versions ANSI/APSP/ICC-7 Standard for Suction Entrapment Avoidance. Steve has 37 years of experience in the pool industry, dating back to 1984 where he began as a hydraulics research and development lab technician, moving into lab management, new product development and risk management. Steve's career focus is on helping pool contractors make pool ownership more convenient, cost effective, and safe.Podcast Sponsors:Aquastar Pool Products     https://www.aquastarpoolproducts.com/Pool Marketing.com    https://www.poolmarketing.com/