Podcasts about Pool

A solar pool cover can feel like magic when your water stays warmer overnight, your chlorine level holds longer, and you stop refilling as often from evaporation. It can also feel like a nightmare when the “bargain” bubble cover starts shedding blue particles into the skimmer, or when a heavy, wet cover turns a normal service visit into a messy wrestling match. I break down what actually matters when you buy a solar pool cover or pool blanket, including why quality beats price and what normal wear looks like after a few seasons. We also get practical about the parts nobody warns you about: the dirt and pollen that builds up on top, the debris that dumps into the pool when you remove it, and the simple rules that keep everyone sane. If you are a pool service pro, you will hear the exact boundaries I set so I am not spending unpaid time uncovering and recovering pools, and so I am not stuck with liability if a reel handle breaks or a cover tears. If you are a homeowner, you will learn how timing matters after chemicals are added, and why leaving the cover off for a couple hours can protect the cover and keep the water cleaner. Then we dig into performance: heat retention that can push water temperature up by 5 to 10 degrees in summer, reduced UV burn-off that can lower chlorine demand, and the hidden risk of algae growth in shaded areas if you do not brush well. We talk fit, gaps, cutting, and why full water coverage drives the best results for evaporation control and cleaner water. If you want the benefits without the weekly headaches, press play, subscribe, and share the episode with a pool owner or pool tech, then leave a quick review with your biggest solar cover question.Solar pool covers can seriously improve heat retention, reduce evaporation, and help chlorine last longer, but they also create real mess and liability if they are cheap, cut wrong, or handled at the wrong time. I lay out what to buy, how to set ground rules with customers, and how to keep pool service smooth while still letting homeowners get the benefits.  • choosing a high-quality solar pool cover to avoid plastic shedding in the skimmer, pump basket, and filter  • realistic expectations on cover lifespan and early failure signs  • color choices and why appearance usually comes second to durability  • why covers reduce evaporation and how that ties to water conservation  • service-day rules so the homeowner removes and replaces the cover  • why chemicals and cover timing matter for cover longevity  • reel pros and cons, breakage risk, and avoiding liability  • getting proper coverage with minimal gaps for heat and debris control  • why many pros do not cut or deliver covers  • handling missed cover removal and setting boundaries  • using an automatic cleaner under the cover to prevent hidden debris and stains  Learn more at swimming poollearning.com.  Click on the podcast icon.  you can learn more at pullgangcoaching.com.  Send us Fan MailSupport the Pool Guy Podcast Show Sponsors! HASA  REWARDS Apphttps://hasa.com/hasa-appThe Bottom Feeder. Save $100 with Code: DVB100https://store.thebottomfeeder.com/Try Skimmer FREE for 30 days:https://getskimmer.com/poolguy Get UPA Liability Insurance $64 a month! https://forms.gle/F9YoTWNQ8WnvT4QBA Support the showThanks for listening, and I hope you find the Podcast helpful! For other free resources to further help you:Visit my Website: https://www.swimmingpoollearning.comWatch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@SPLPodcast Site: https://the-pool-guy-podcast-show.onpodium.com/UPA General Liability Insurance Application: https://forms.gle/F9YoTWNQ8WnvT4QBAPool Guy Coaching GroupJoin an exclusive network of Pool Service Technicians to access the industry's leading commercial general liability insurance program. Protect your business.Premium is $64 per month per member (additional $40 for employees and ICs)$59 per month for Pool Guy coaching Members - join here! https://www.patreon.com/poolguycoachingLimits are $1,000,000 in occurrence and $2,000,000 in the aggregate - Per member limits     [ $1,000,000 per occurrence and $4,000,000 aggregate available for $75 per month ]$50,000 in HazMat Coverage - clean up on-site or over-the-roadAcid Wash Coverage - Full Limits

Marxism delivers misery, but it comes to power by promising everything for free. Free healthcare. Forgiven debt. Subsidized housing. Cheap groceries. Fewer consequences. That’s the bait but real prize is power. Tonight I explain why socialism is gaining ground in America—and why simply saying “Marxism has failed before” isn’t enough. Also, my guest Rick Renner joins me to discuss the miracles of Jesus Christ. (3:02) Fascism's Hidden Appeal(7:17) Marx and the Broken Home(10:47) Elite Power Struggle(13:39) Marxists Capture the Cities(18:57) Guest Intro: Rick Renner(24:38) Why Miracles Matter(27:12) Healing Like a Therapist(30:22) The Ear of Malchus(33:26) Legion and the Demoniac(39:55) Healing the Centurion's Son(44:40) The Pool of Bethesda(47:16) Raising Lazarus From the Dead(54:24) Miracles in the 21st Century If you’re tired of broken healthcare you need to choose the right pharmacy. Check them out at allfamilypharmacy.com/dinesh and use code DINESH10 to save 10% off your next order. Leave the old “buy and hold” crypto strategy behind at https://DineshCrypto.com ! Purchase crypto with military grade encryption and American customer service. Hundreds of crypto holders have saved MILLIONS thanks to BlockTrustIRA’s Animus AI. Visit https://DineshCrypto.com and receive up to $2,500 in FREE bonus crypto! America has nearly 39 trillion dollars in debt! Are you protected from this pending disaster? Go to http://DineshGold.com and get up to 10% in bonus gold or silver. I’m on substack! Check out what I have to say here: https://dineshdsouza.substack.com/ For free and unbiased Medicare help, dial (706) 262-4774 to speak with my trusted partner, Chapter, or go to https://askchapter.org/dinesh" Chapter and its affiliates are not connected with or endorsed by any government entity or the federal Medicare program. Chapter Advisory, LLC represents Medicare Advantage HMO, PPO, and PFFS organizations and stand alone prescription drug plans that have a Medicare contract. Enrollment depends on the plan’s contract renewal. While we have a database of every Medicare plan nationwide and can help you to search among all plans, we have contracts with many but not all plans. As a result, we do not offer every plan available in your area. Currently we represent 50 organizations which offer 18,160 products nationwide. We search and recommend all plans, even those we don’t directly offer. You can contact a licensed Chapter agent to find out the number of products available in your specific area. Please contact Medicare.gov, 1-800-Medicare, or your local State Health Insurance Program (SHIP) to get information on all of your options. Dinesh D'Souza is an author and filmmaker. A graduate of Dartmouth College, he was a senior domestic policy analyst in the Reagan administration. He also served as a research fellow at the American Enterprise Institute and the Hoover Institution at Stanford University. He is the author of many bestselling books, including "Illiberal Education," "What's So Great About Christianity," "America: Imagine a World Without Her," "The Roots of Obama's Rage," "Death of a Nation," and "United States of Socialism." His documentary films "2016: Obama's America," "America," "Hillary's America," "Death of a Nation," and "Trump Card" are among the highest-grossing political documentaries of all time. He and his wife Debbie are also executive producers of the acclaimed feature film "Infidel." — Want to connect with Dinesh D'Souza online for more hard-hitting analysis of current events in America? Here’s how: Get Dinesh unfiltered, uncensored and unchained on Locals: https://dinesh.locals.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dsouzadinesh Twitter: https://twitter.com/dineshdsouza Rumble: https://rumble.com/dineshdsouza Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dineshjdsouzaSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Comment prolonge-t-on une saison qu'on sent déjà partir ? La rentrée est là, mais l'esprit résiste encore un peu. Voici trois souvenirs d'été (deux à Paris et un en Italie), pour le faire durer un peu plus longtemps. Three very different memories from this summer, woven together by one simple desire: to make the season last a little longer before autumn takes over. An open-air concert by a Venezuelan singer with a spellbinding voice, a monumental contemporary art piece suspended inside a 16th-century Paris church steeped in royal and literary history, and the quiet, unexpected joy of a morning swim in the Italian hills. This episode is real, reflective, end-of-summer French. The vocabulary ranges comfortably across B1–B2 (describing a concert, a swim, a simple pleasure) while venturing into richer B2–C1 territory with historical and artistic vocabulary — centuries of French history condensed into a single church, and the vivid, poetic description of a giant red coral sculpture. A great episode for learners who enjoy reflective, essayistic French. D'autres épisodes à écouter aujourd'hui autour du quartier des Halles, à Paris.  2317 — Balade à Paris, le tour préféré
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One wrong product can turn a beautiful vinyl liner into a permanent “before and after” photo, and most of the damage is totally avoidable. We walk through vinyl pool care with the mindset every pool service pro needs: protect the liner first, then make the water easy to maintain.We start with above-ground vinyl pool service and the two headaches that show up fast on a route: bargain-kit equipment that is too small for the water volume, and awkward access that makes basic cleaning harder than it should be. I explain what typically comes in those big-box setups, why circulation struggles, and when upgrading to a stronger pump and a properly sized cartridge filter can instantly improve clarity and consistency.Then we shift to in-ground vinyl pools, where chemistry choices matter even more. I break down why pH often drifts down in vinyl liner pools, why trichlor tablets and granular trichlor are a bad match, and how cal-hypo powder can bleach a liner if residue hits the surface. We also cover practical balance targets for pH, alkalinity, calcium hardness, cyanuric acid, and TDS, plus why metals like copper can stain vinyl quickly.To wrap it up, we get hands-on: a simple Leaf Bone skimmer clip trick for surface debris, how to think about wheeled vacuum heads versus brush vac heads, what automatic pool cleaners I trust for vinyl, and why stainless steel brushes are never worth the risk. If this helped, subscribe, share it with a pool pro friend, and leave a quick review so more techs can avoid liner disasters.We break down how to service vinyl pools without staining, bleaching, or tearing a liner, covering both above-ground and in-ground setups. We share practical chemical and tool choices that keep water clear, pH stable, and the liner protected.  • common above-ground pool service problems like undersized pumps and filters  • when an equipment upgrade makes maintenance easier and water clearer  • access and safety issues when cleaning around tall above-ground walls  • why vinyl pools often hold chlorine well but can drift to low pH  • chemicals to avoid on liners like cal-hypo powder and trichlor  • what to use to raise pH when it gets stubbornly low, including borax  • recommended balance ranges for pH, alkalinity, calcium hardness, CYA, and TDS  • how metals and copper can stain a vinyl liner fast  • a simple skimming hack using the Leaf Bone leaf net skimmer clip  • safer vacuuming options like brush vac heads and automatic cleaners  • why stainless steel brushes do not belong in vinyl pools  Learn more at swimmingpoollearning.com.  If you're interested in the coaching program, you can learn more at poolguycoaching.com.  If you're looking for other podcasts, you can find those by going to my website, somebodypoollearning.com.  Send us Fan MailSupport the Pool Guy Podcast Show Sponsors! HASA  REWARDS Apphttps://hasa.com/hasa-appThe Bottom Feeder. Save $100 with Code: DVB100https://store.thebottomfeeder.com/Try Skimmer FREE for 30 days:https://getskimmer.com/poolguy Get UPA Liability Insurance $64 a month! https://forms.gle/F9YoTWNQ8WnvT4QBA Support the showThanks for listening, and I hope you find the Podcast helpful! For other free resources to further help you:Visit my Website: https://www.swimmingpoollearning.comWatch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@SPLPodcast Site: https://the-pool-guy-podcast-show.onpodium.com/UPA General Liability Insurance Application: https://forms.gle/F9YoTWNQ8WnvT4QBAPool Guy Coaching GroupJoin an exclusive network of Pool Service Technicians to access the industry's leading commercial general liability insurance program. Protect your business.Premium is $64 per month per member (additional $40 for employees and ICs)$59 per month for Pool Guy coaching Members - join here! https://www.patreon.com/poolguycoachingLimits are $1,000,000 in occurrence and $2,000,000 in the aggregate - Per member limits     [ $1,000,000 per occurrence and $4,000,000 aggregate available for $75 per month ]$50,000 in HazMat Coverage - clean up on-site or over-the-roadAcid Wash Coverage - Full Limits

Episode 317 Pool Nation Podcast - What does it take to grow a family-owned pool business from a backyard shed into three retail locations, 70 employees, and a customer database of 17,000? This week on the Pool Nation Podcast, Edgar De Jesus and guest co-host Ryan Morrison welcome Tara Soto of Rising Sun Pools in Raleigh, North Carolina, for a Hayward Spotlight conversation about pool business growth, customer loyalty, and carrying a family legacy forward. Founded by Tara's father, Charlie, in 1972, Rising Sun Pools has grown into a full-service swimming pool company offering pool construction, service, maintenance, and retail. Tara shares how the business evolved—and what it takes to keep customers coming back across generations. Hear how her team connects seasonal pool openings with recurring maintenance and in-store water testing, why they expanded into vinyl, fiberglass, and concrete pools, and how personal customer service helps distinguish their stores from larger competitors. Tara also opens up about taking over after her father's unexpected passing, navigating business decisions with her siblings, and earning respect as a woman in the pool industry. Plus, she explains how Rising Sun Pools is approaching online competition through customer rewards, a planned website overhaul, and delivery options—and why social media engagement doesn't always translate into sales. Whether you're a pool service professional, swimming pool builder, retailer, or family business owner, this episode offers practical lessons in building customer relationships, managing growth, and marketing to the people who actually buy. IN THIS EPISODE: • Growing a pool company across construction, service, and retail • Turning seasonal pool openings into ongoing customer relationships • Pool heat pumps, winterization, and customer education • Managing a family business and preparing the next generation • Women in the pool industry and the importance of being heard • Competing with online retailers through convenience and service • Focusing pool business marketing on customers instead of likes TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 — Welcome to the Pool Nation Podcast 02:00 — Meet Tara Soto and Rising Sun Pools 03:00 — Thank you to our visionary partners 09:00 — Why Tara returned to the family pool business 11:00 — How Rising Sun Pools began in 1972 13:00 — Three stores and three types of inground pools 15:00 — Pre-scheduling, repeat customers, and seasonal demand 17:00 — Connecting pool openings, maintenance, and retail 19:00 — Heat pumps and extending the swimming season 21:00 — Freeze preparation and customer communication 22:00 — Sponsor messages 28:00 — Handshake deals, early buys, and old-school pool marketing 33:00 — Building service expertise and supplier relationships 35:00 — “Everything under the sun” for the backyard 37:00 — Expansion, 30 trucks, and 70 employees 38:00 — Family business leadership and the next generation 41:00 — Taking over after the loss of the founder 44:00 — Building loyalty through personal customer service 46:00 — Earning respect as a woman in the pool industry 49:00 — Sponsor messages 54:00 — Meet Ryan “The Muscle” Morrison 55:00 — Competing with Amazon: rewards, online ordering, and delivery plans 57:00 — Why engagement doesn't always equal sales 60:00 — Closing thoughts and shout-outs 62:00 — Where to connect with Pool Nation THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS: A huge thank-you to our visionary partners: SPPA, BlueRay XL, AquaStar Pool Products, Natural Chemistry, Raypak, Heritage Pool Supply, Hayward Pool Products, OnCore Brands, Poolside Tech, PoolBrain, Nidec / U.S. MOTORS, and OnCore Filtration. Thank you also to Encore Coatings / KOOL for Pools, featured in this episode's sponsor messages. Your continued support helps Pool Nation bring pool professionals together through education, industry conversations, and community. Enjoyed the episode? Follow the Pool Nation Podcast, leave a review, and share this conversation with a pool pro or business owner who's building something that lasts. Follow us on Instagram: @pool.nation @poolnationpodcast

Rev Sam Bostock begins a new series which looks at Jesus as He begins to claim He is God and finds Himself accused and judged. Tonight, we think about Jesus's encounter with the man at the Pool of Bethesda.  Jeremiah 17 vs 14 - 27; John 5 vs 1 - 16.  

Do you hear that sound? Can you feel it? The cool ocean breeze in your hair, the salt on your tongue. It’s the smooth crash of KVGM “The Last Wave”, with your host, Hammock. A biweekly VGM podcast bringing you the jammiest video game music from all your favorite composers and consoles. Sit back, relax, and get ready to catch…the Last Wave. Today is Hammock’s birthday! And to celebrate, we’re dishing out all the deep crust jams, with royalty free music from the C MUSIC library, Naotoshi Nishino goodness, PANDA express, mahjong music, Bomberman, and, of course, some dirty visual novel business for the dirty birds in their birdhouses. Playlist Envy – Naotoshi Nishino (Entrance, PC) Competition – Richard Hill-Whittall (World of Pool, Sony PlayStation Portable) Music 3 – Masashi Kageyama (Benkei Gaiden, PC Engine) Frisbee on the Plateau – C MUSIC Professional Library (Marine Philt, FM Towns) Happy New Life – kyp (SAEKO: Giantess Dating Sim, Nintendo Switch) Afternoon – Takashi Okamoto (Kochira, Haha Naru Hoshi Yori, Sony PlayStation 4) Back to the Home – PANDA (Argonauts, PC) Riichi – Unknown (Wai Wai 3-nin Uchi Mahjong, Sony PlayStation) Ending? – Unknown (Kyonyuu Dosukebe Gakuen ~Shojo-tachi no Tomaranai Koshizukai~, PC) Credits – Hideki Sakamoto (Bomberman, Sony PlayStation Portable) Special Request World Map ~ The Ordinary Zone – Hideki Naganuma (Sonic Rush, Nintendo DS)

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A rule change can sound abstract until it hits the product you were about to buy. We dig into a developing regulatory threat that could limit or block new robotic pool cleaners from being released in the United States, and why the most “modern” features may be the biggest liability. If your favorite cordless pool robot depends on mapping, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth control, or over-the-air firmware updates, this conversation will help you understand what could change and how fast the market can shift once approvals tighten.We connect the dots using a real-world parallel from the drone and camera space, where restrictions reshaped what could be sold through normal retail channels and pushed buyers toward a gray market. That workaround comes with a price: harder returns, unclear support, and warranties that may not apply. We also talk through how broad wording can sweep up more than one brand or country, and why even U.S. companies can feel the impact when key components come from overseas.Then we get practical: if new models stall, do you buy a current-generation robotic pool cleaner now, or wait and risk fewer options later? We explore how innovation solves real pool problems (main drains, ledges, beach entries), why annual improvements matter, and how uncertainty can affect both homeowners and pool service pros who recommend equipment to customers.If you found this useful, subscribe so you don't miss updates, share the episode with a pool owner or pool pro, and leave a quick review telling us what feature you refuse to lose in the next generation of pool robots.We break down a developing U.S. regulatory situation that could limit new robotic pool cleaners from being sold domestically, especially connected models with mapping and wireless control. We compare it to what happened in the drone and camera world and lay out what it could mean for innovation, warranties, and buying decisions.• potential impact of a broad FCC-style security ruling on new robotic pool cleaner models  • how the DJI drone and camera restrictions created a gray market and what that teaches pool buyers  • why Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, firmware updates, and mapping may be the features most at risk  • what a slowdown in new releases could mean for manufacturers, including U.S. brands using overseas components  • consumer reality of gray market purchases, including returns, support, and voided warranties  • the big buying question: whether current cordless models still make sense without future upgrades  • how similar rules could spread to other home robotics like vacuums and robotic lawnmowers  Join the Pool Guy Coaching Program. Learn more at swimmingpoollearning.com.  If you're interested in the coaching program that I offer, you can learn more at poolguycoaching.com.Send us Fan MailSupport the Pool Guy Podcast Show Sponsors! HASA  REWARDS Apphttps://hasa.com/hasa-appThe Bottom Feeder. Save $100 with Code: DVB100https://store.thebottomfeeder.com/Try Skimmer FREE for 30 days:https://getskimmer.com/poolguy Get UPA Liability Insurance $64 a month! https://forms.gle/F9YoTWNQ8WnvT4QBA Support the showThanks for listening, and I hope you find the Podcast helpful! For other free resources to further help you:Visit my Website: https://www.swimmingpoollearning.comWatch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@SPLPodcast Site: https://the-pool-guy-podcast-show.onpodium.com/UPA General Liability Insurance Application: https://forms.gle/F9YoTWNQ8WnvT4QBAPool Guy Coaching GroupJoin an exclusive network of Pool Service Technicians to access the industry's leading commercial general liability insurance program. Protect your business.Premium is $64 per month per member (additional $40 for employees and ICs)$59 per month for Pool Guy coaching Members - join here! https://www.patreon.com/poolguycoachingLimits are $1,000,000 in occurrence and $2,000,000 in the aggregate - Per member limits     [ $1,000,000 per occurrence and $4,000,000 aggregate available for $75 per month ]$50,000 in HazMat Coverage - clean up on-site or over-the-roadAcid Wash Coverage - Full Limits

Ask a question hereThis episode is intentionally abrasive.The pool industry wants the respect, credibility, and compensation of a skilled trade. But are we willing to establish, demand, demonstrate, and charge for skilled-trade standards?Rudy asked pool professionals what they believe is wrong with the industry, and the responses came flooding in: inadequate training, nonexistent licensing, bargain-basement pricing, oversized egos, unqualified technicians, social-media experts, bad installations, fragmented education, private equity, manufacturers selling around the trade, and customers who expect luxury service at Dollar General prices.The individual complaints may differ, but they point to the same contradiction: We demand professional respect while too often accepting mediocrity as normal.This episode examines why certification should be the beginning of professional development, not a declaration that someone never needs to learn another damn thing. Rudy challenges companies that send barely trained technicians into the field, veterans who mistake repetition for expertise, businesses that confuse pool count with profitability, and professionals who perform additional work for free and then wonder why customers do not value them.The pool industry has tremendous people, knowledge, innovation, and opportunity. What it lacks is consistent standards, clear career pathways, and enough professionals willing to say the three words most terrifying to an oversized industry ego:“I was wrong.”If the pool industry wants respect, it is time to earn the fucking thing.In This EpisodeWhy pool service should be treated as a legitimate skilled tradeThe difference between inexperience and unsupervised incompetenceWhy certification is only the beginning of professional developmentHow fragmented education leaves new technicians without a clear career pathWhy decades of repetition do not necessarily equal decades of experienceHow confidence and social-media visibility get mistaken for competenceWhy pool service companies chronically undervalue their workThe difference between revenue, profitability, growth, and craftsmanshipWhy staying small does not mean failingThe true cost behind professional equipment installation and serviceHow manufacturers, big-box retailers, franchises, and private equity affect the tradeWhy customer boundaries and clearly defined service agreements matterThe responsibilities companies, employees, customers, and professionals owe one anotherWhat the pool industry must do if it genuinely wants professional respectMemorable Line“The pool industry does not have a shortage of opportunity. It has a shortage of consistent standards and an oversupply of confidence.”#TalkingPoolsPodcast #PoolIndustry #PoolService #SwimmingPools #PoolProfessionals #PoolEducation #SkilledTrades #WaterChemistry #PoolBusiness #ProfessionalStandards Support the showThank you so much for listening! You can find us on social media:FacebookInstagramTik TokEmail us: talkingpools@gmail.com

Send us Fan MailSplash Atlanta/Eroticon: Pool Games, Playtime & a Unicorn Flash Mob | Episode 261Dan and Lacy are back with another event recap, and this time they're taking you inside Splash Atlanta/Eroticon for a weekend packed with pool parties, friends, playtime, and plenty of unexpected adventures.Lacy arrives at Splash fresh off an action-packed trip to Hedo and running on fumes, while Dan is more than ready to make up for lost time after sitting that trip out. The weekend kicks off Thursday with Dan helping host the pool games before the two reconnect with friends for a little group playtime later that night.And things definitely don't slow down from there.Between dinner with the Wifey crew, celebrating a wedding, catching up with lifestyle friends, and somehow finding themselves in the middle of a unicorn flash mob, Splash Atlanta proves once again that you never quite know where the weekend is going to take you.Dan and Lacy break down the highlights, the hilarious moments, the sexy adventures, and what it was really like trying to keep the party going when one of them was ready to rage and the other desperately needed a nap.Tune in for their full Splash Atlanta/Eroticon recap and hear all the stories that could only happen on a Swing Nation weekend.Get Tickets to Electric Pleasures- The Swing Nation - Main Website Quick Navigation Website: -- (Find all our social media links & more!)- Swinger Society - Our Website to meet, connect & events Swinger Society Discord Our Facebook Group- Swinger Websites -Kasadie 90 day free trialUsername: TheSwingNation SDC 14 day free trial Username: TheSwingNation** Use code 36313 for 14 days free! ** SLSUsername: NorthernGuynSouthernGirl- Merch & More -Order Your Merch Here!- Lacy's Fun Links -VIP OnlyFansPREMIUM OnlyFans-- THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS --Wisp : Making sexual healthcare inclusive, cost-effective, and accessible—for everyoneUse Code SWING at checkout for 15% off your oder!Shameless Care: ED Medication and at home STD testingUse Code TSN at checkout for $30 off your order!Promescent® Make Love Longer, It's Time for Great SexUse Code SwingNation for 5% off!Support the show- Thank you for the support! -

This week on Everybody in the Pool, we're going way back in time to a company we first interviewed way back in 2024 — it was futuristic then, and still is. Swyft Cities is a startup that spun out of Google and is trying to reinvent urban mobility. And by that I mean they're developing modular electric tram systems that would take passengers around dense urban areas, hospital or college campuses, or maybe, you know, Google, on a series of cables suspended above buildings and streets. This means reducing the number of cars on the road, sure, but it also means we can build new cities, housing developments, and urban centers that have density without resource-hogging skyscrapers, and which don't need a ton of extra land for parking and multi-lane highways and such. Wild? Sure. Doable? We'll see. Interesting? Absolutely. With Swyft Cities founder and CEO Jeral Poskey.Links:Swyft Cities: https://swyftcities.com/All episodes: https://www.everybodyinthepool.com/Subscribe to the Everybody in the Pool newsletter: https://www.mollywood.co/Become a member for the ad-free version of the show: https://everybodyinthepool.supercast.com/Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/2EsDhwQC2z Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Perfect pool service is not “blue water” and a quick goodbye. Harold Evans joins us to argue for something bigger: water that genuinely feels good, smells clean, and makes people want to be in their pool with their family. We get into why balanced water chemistry matters beyond test results, how LSI affects surfaces and equipment, and why “good-looking” water can still be aggressive if the balance is off.We also talk about the business side that separates an average route from a great pool service company. Harold makes the case for using enzymes to reduce the oils and organics chlorine struggles with, which can mean less chlorine use and fewer chloramine problems. Then we shift into operations: documentation, photos, and pool route software that create a clean paper trail. If a customer forgets your recommendations or questions your work later, professional records protect your techs and your reputation.The conversation widens to the pool industry as a whole, including what happened as retail expertise faded at big chains like Leslie's and why confidence erodes when knowledge disappears. We also face the hard truth about labor: this trade takes real skill across chemistry, plumbing, and electrical work, so wages, training, and job fit have to reflect that reality. If you want to run a pool business you're proud of, this is a blueprint.Subscribe for more, share this with a pool pro who needs it, and leave a review telling us what standard you think the industry should be held to.We sit down with Harold Evans to talk about what excellence actually looks like in a pool service business, from water quality that feels good to systems that protect your company. We push for higher standards in the trade through better chemistry, better documentation, and better pay and training so the industry can keep great people.• treating pools as an emotional and therapeutic space for families• prioritizing balanced water chemistry and LSI for comfort and equipment protection• using enzymes to reduce contaminants and cut down chlorine smell• raising pride in the pool industry through education and better execution• documenting every visit with notes and photos to prevent disputes• using routing and documentation software to run a tighter operation• training employees with kindness and keeping them through fair structure and pay• learning from Leslie's decline and the value of real expertise in the DIY market• focusing sales energy on customers who value service rather than forcing DIY conversionsJoin the pool guy coaching program. Learn more at swimmingpoollearning.com. If you're looking for other podcasts, you can find those by going to my website, swimmingprolearning.com, clicking on the podcast icon on the banner. If you're interested in the coaching program, you can learn more at PoGuyCoaching.com.Send us Fan MailSupport the Pool Guy Podcast Show Sponsors! HASA  REWARDS Apphttps://hasa.com/hasa-appThe Bottom Feeder. Save $100 with Code: DVB100https://store.thebottomfeeder.com/Try Skimmer FREE for 30 days:https://getskimmer.com/poolguy Get UPA Liability Insurance $64 a month! https://forms.gle/F9YoTWNQ8WnvT4QBA Support the showThanks for listening, and I hope you find the Podcast helpful! For other free resources to further help you:Visit my Website: https://www.swimmingpoollearning.comWatch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@SPLPodcast Site: https://the-pool-guy-podcast-show.onpodium.com/UPA General Liability Insurance Application: https://forms.gle/F9YoTWNQ8WnvT4QBAPool Guy Coaching GroupJoin an exclusive network of Pool Service Technicians to access the industry's leading commercial general liability insurance program. Protect your business.Premium is $64 per month per member (additional $40 for employees and ICs)$59 per month for Pool Guy coaching Members - join here! https://www.patreon.com/poolguycoachingLimits are $1,000,000 in occurrence and $2,000,000 in the aggregate - Per member limits     [ $1,000,000 per occurrence and $4,000,000 aggregate available for $75 per month ]$50,000 in HazMat Coverage - clean up on-site or over-the-roadAcid Wash Coverage - Full Limits

Ask a question herePrivate equity has entered the pool industry, and companies looking to acquire thousands of service accounts are knocking on the doors of independent pool professionals.But what happens when they knock on yours?In this Insurance Interlude, Steve Sherwood and Pat Grignon discuss what pool company owners need to consider before selling their business, route, or customer accounts. Steve shares his own experience with an acquisition offer and explains why a bigger salary was not enough to convince him to surrender the freedom he spent a decade building.Pat breaks down several important issues that can follow a sale, including tail coverage, prior claims, non-compete agreements, non-solicitation clauses, and the danger of signing a contract without experienced legal representation.Selling the business may end your ownership, but it does not automatically eliminate your exposure. A claim connected to work performed before the sale could surface afterward. Depending on the policies and purchase agreement involved, the seller may be required to obtain several years of tail coverage.The buyer may also restrict where the seller can work, what services they can provide, and whether they can contact former customers or employees. That means the contract could affect far more than the final purchase price.Pat's strongest advice is simple: hire an attorney experienced in business acquisitions. Not your uncle who handles divorces. Not your buddy who once fought a traffic ticket. Hire someone who understands deals and can identify exactly where the buyer is receiving the wins while the seller assumes the risk.In This EpisodeWhy private equity is targeting pool service companiesSteve's experience receiving an acquisition offerWhy a higher salary may not replace the freedom of ownershipWhat pool company owners should do before considering a saleHow tail coverage may protect against claims reported after closingThe difference between occurrence-based and claims-made coverageWho typically pays for tail coverageWhy tail coverage can be surprisingly expensiveHow non-compete and non-solicitation clauses differRestrictions that could prevent you from returning to the pool industryWhy selling your route does not necessarily end your liabilityThe importance of carefully reviewing every restrictive covenantWhy every seller needs an experienced acquisition attorneyHow to avoid accepting a one-sided purchase agreementThe Bottom LineDo not become hypnotized by the purchase price.Before selling the business you spent years building, determine what liabilities remain, what insurance must stay in place, what professional activities will be restricted, and what happens if you later regret the deal.Get the insurance advice. Get the legal advice. Read the contract. Then read it again.This episode is intended for general educational purposes and does not constitute legal or insurance advice. Laws, policy terms, and enforceability vary by jurisdiction and circumstance. Consult qualified legal and insurance professionals before selling a business.#TalkingPoolsPodcast #InsuranceInterlude #PoolBusiness #PoolService #PrivateEquity #BusinessAcquisition #SellingABusiness #PoolRoute #TailCoverage #BusinessInsurance #RiskManagement #PoolProfessionals #CaliforniaPoolAssociation #SteveSherwood #PatGrignon Support the showThank you so much for listening! You can find us on social media:FacebookInstagramTik TokEmail us: talkingpools@gmail.com

Ask a question hereWhat does nearly 50 years in the swimming pool industry teach you? According to Jerry Wallace, there are no shortcuts, you never stop learning, and sometimes you need to show up with a rolling suitcase full of textbooks.Natalie Hood sits down with Jerry Wallace, president of Swim Chem and one of the 2026 Talking Pools Podcast Top Ten Pool Industry Mentors. Jerry shares how he entered the family business as a teenager, the mentors who shaped his career, and why mentoring is about leaving the industry better than you found it.Then Jerry puts his decades of water chemistry, plaster, and expert-witness experience to work busting some persistent myths about calcium nodules. Are they caused by excessive calcium hardness? Are they simply another form of scale? Can adjusting the water chemistry stop them?Jerry explains why calcium nodules are typically associated with voids, delamination, pinholes, or cracks beneath the plaster surface, not a pool professional's failure to maintain the water. His message to service professionals is blunt: educate yourself, document your work, demand an explanation, and stop allowing people to steamroll you.Jerry also discusses why manufacturers need to listen more closely to service professionals, what younger professionals bring to the industry, and the three groups every successful business must protect before looking at the profit-and-loss statement: family, employees, and customers.And, because this is Talking Pools, Natalie settles the critically important question of whether pineapple belongs on pizza.In This Episode How Jerry entered the pool industry at age 16  The mentors who helped shape his career  Why mentorship is about life lessons, not merely technical knowledge  How to recognize when someone is no longer coachable  Why there are no shortcuts to long-term success  The difference between calcium scale and calcium nodules  Why high calcium hardness does not selectively create isolated nodules  How voids, delamination, cracks, and pinholes contribute to nodule formation  Why changing the water chemistry treats the symptom, not the underlying problem  How service professionals can defend themselves against unsupported blame  Why pool professionals must become experts in their trade  What manufacturers misunderstand about real-world equipment retrofits  Why the industry needs stronger communication between engineers and field professionals  What younger generations are bringing to the pool industry  The three priorities Jerry's father used to measure a successful year  Jerry's controversial but unwavering defense of pineapple on pizza Jerry's Message to Pool ProfessionalsDo not assume a calcium nodule is your fault simply because someone points at the water chemistry. Test the water, investigate the surface, document the evidence, ask for the actual mechanism, and make the person assigning blame show their work.If you are going to work as a pool service professional, become an expert and stand up for yourself. Nobody else is going to do it for you.#TalkingPoolsPodcast #PoolIndustry #PoolService #SwimmingPools #PoolChemistry #CalciumNodules #PoolPlaster #Mentorship #PoolProfessionals #WaterChemistry #PoolEducation #SwimChem #JerryWallace #NatalieHood #MythbustingWednesday Support the showThank you so much for listening! You can find us on social media:FacebookInstagramTik TokEmail us: talkingpools@gmail.com

James Middleton has hit the ground running with Jim's Pool Care and shares how he has exactly done it following the system.James shares his story about why he joined Jim's, his process, what he loves about the pool industry and how he has built his business during the winter months. Big thanks to James for coming on.

Welcome to The Eagle's View!This is where you can listen to the students of Emerson School in Ann Arbor, Michigan, soar.  Fifth grader Riaan will host the season six premiere of The Eagle's View. You will hear about Tips for the Pool, Megalodons, Sea Otters, Volcanoes, Lynxes, Bichau Puppies, Advice to 2nd Graders, and As Always…The Joke of the Week!Check out Zebonky right here!https://zebonky.com/Thank you for listening to The Eagles View. Be sure to like, follow, and share our podcast with your friends and family.And don't just listen—leave us a comment! We'd love to hear your thoughts, your favorite part, or even your own joke of the week.New episodes come out every Wednesday—even during summer break. Plus, The Eagle's View Presents every Monday.Be sure to check out our new merchandise on The Emerson School Store website below.https://apparelnow.com/emerson-school-store-apparel/Follow on social media too!https://www.facebook.com/theemersonschool/https://www.instagram.com/emersonschool/Thanks for hanging out with us, and remember—Eagles always soar!

This week on Catalyst, Tammy is joined by not just any executive coach — she's welcoming her very own executive coach onto the podcast. Anna Pool is an executive coach, author, and President of Executive Savvy, and has been working with Tammy for years. Anna shares her non-traditional background: 20 years living and working in an ashram, where she devoted her life to yoga, meditation, and enlightenment. She explains how this experience informs her practical approach to presence, nervous system regulation, and resilient leadership. She and Tammy also discuss why so many leaders are stuck in chronic stress today. Anna introduces the concept of the red, green, and blue zones, and teaches simple ways to return to the green zone before reactive decisions take over.Please note that the views expressed may not necessarily be those of NTT DATALinks: Anna Pool Daniel Goleman - Emotional Intelligence A ten-minute meditation on reconnecting with the Green Zone led by Anna Anna's latest Linked In article on the Red ZoneLet Go - Sanskrit/English chanting written and produced by AnnaLearn more about Launch by NTT DATASee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Get your MTM Vegas merch! https://mtmvegas.shop It is officially F1 construction season, but the real question this week comes from X: 72 hours in Vegas, one property, and you cannot leave. We both landed on the same answer, and one underrated resort deserves more love than it got. Also this week, Boondock's epic night, from Caesars' 60th anniversary party to a mystery house party at Cosmo, and the chandelier pieces Caesars handed out are already on eBay. Golden Gate is adding a high limit room, Fontainebleau is redoing theirs with input from Vegas Matt, and Palms turned a barbecue joint into one of the best non-smoking casino spaces we have seen. Plus the Golden Monkey Tiki rumor that hurts our hearts, a legendary Montreal deli lands in Henderson, a $19.50 sandwich at Durango, and the unadvertised $40 steak deal at Circus Circus that sounds too good to be true. Where would you spend your 72 hours? Let us know in the comments. Episode Guide: 0:00 A Roomba for the Bellagio Fountains 0:42 F1 Construction Season Begins 1:25 Paseo Verde Wins the Little League U.S. Title 3:12 Boondock's Epic Night: Caesars 60th & a Cosmo House Party 4:56 The Stupak Statue Probably Isn't Gold 6:22 Swim-Up Blackjack at the Tropicana 7:27 Golden Gate's New High Limit Room 9:10 Fontainebleau's "Vegas Matt Arch" 10:15 Palms' New Non-Smoking Casino 11:37 Golden Monkey Tiki's Days May Be Numbered 13:43 Lester's Deli Brings Montreal to Henderson 14:45 A $19.50 Sandwich & the Durango Expansion 17:53 72 Hours, One Property: Where Do You Stay? 21:21 The Secret $40 Steak at Circus Circus 22:27 Final Thoughts Want more MTM Vegas? Get our exclusive weekly aftershow and join the community.

A $600 variable speed pump on Amazon can make any pool pro feel like they're losing a pricing argument before they even open their mouth. But the real question is not what the pump costs. It's what happens when it fails, who pays for the diagnosis, and whether anyone shows up to make it right. We dig into how cheap pool equipment, overseas manufacturing, and online marketplaces are reshaping customer expectations and putting pressure on distributors and service companies.Harold Evans joins me to talk about consolidation and pool service roll-ups, and why the “second bite” promise often doesn't match reality. We get specific about what makes the pool industry harder to roll up than businesses like pest control: fewer stops per day, higher cost of goods sold, and thinner margins once you stack venture capital profit demands, corporate overhead, and debt service on top of labor. That mismatch creates pressure that can break culture, weaken service quality, and force companies into tough exits.We also bring it back to what actually wins long-term: investing in technicians, training, and the customer experience. If buyers can get parts anywhere, your advantage is the outcome you deliver, the risk you take off the homeowner's plate, and the trust you earn over years of consistent work. If you found this useful, subscribe, share it with a pool pro, and leave a review so more people in the pool industry can find the show.We look ten years ahead and ask what happens to pool service when consolidation grows and cheap online equipment resets customer expectations. Harold Evans explains why roll-ups struggle in the pool industry and why the winning move is investing in people and outcomes, not chasing commodity pricing.• roll-ups and consolidation challenges driven by culture and process conflicts• why “second bite” payouts often fail to materialize for sellers• pool industry economics compared with pest control economics• venture capital expectations, debt service, and margin pressure in service models• shifting from selling products to selling trust, talent, and consistent outcomes• repair vs replace thinking to reduce risk and improve long-term reliability• Amazon pricing and generic variable speed pumps changing the sales conversation• warranty support, training, and service infrastructure as hidden costs in OEM pricing• big box retailers and online marketplaces squeezing traditional distributionLearn more at Swimmypoollearning.com.If you're looking for other podcasts, you can find those by going to my website, so you learning.com on the banner, click on the podcast icon.And if you're interested in the coaching program, you can learn more at poolguycoaching.com.Send us Fan MailSupport the Pool Guy Podcast Show Sponsors! HASA  REWARDS Apphttps://hasa.com/hasa-appThe Bottom Feeder. Save $100 with Code: DVB100https://store.thebottomfeeder.com/Try Skimmer FREE for 30 days:https://getskimmer.com/poolguy Get UPA Liability Insurance $64 a month! https://forms.gle/F9YoTWNQ8WnvT4QBA Support the showThanks for listening, and I hope you find the Podcast helpful! For other free resources to further help you:Visit my Website: https://www.swimmingpoollearning.comWatch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@SPLPodcast Site: https://the-pool-guy-podcast-show.onpodium.com/UPA General Liability Insurance Application: https://forms.gle/F9YoTWNQ8WnvT4QBAPool Guy Coaching GroupJoin an exclusive network of Pool Service Technicians to access the industry's leading commercial general liability insurance program. Protect your business.Premium is $64 per month per member (additional $40 for employees and ICs)$59 per month for Pool Guy coaching Members - join here! https://www.patreon.com/poolguycoachingLimits are $1,000,000 in occurrence and $2,000,000 in the aggregate - Per member limits     [ $1,000,000 per occurrence and $4,000,000 aggregate available for $75 per month ]$50,000 in HazMat Coverage - clean up on-site or over-the-roadAcid Wash Coverage - Full Limits

Sketch, Paul, Kuro, Laser, Steven, and returning collaborator Junior salute 25 years of Adult Swim with impressions of the block's humble beginnings, discussion of their favorite shows and moments, and finally some thoughts on Adult Swim's influence, evolution and it's current state.

In this episode of The Impostor Syndrome Files, we talk about career pivots, self-discovery and why waiting for the perfect time can keep us from pursuing what matters. My guest this week is Niki Lazaridou, who has held a number of entrepreneurial and senior leadership roles.Niki shares her diverse career background and the journey that led her to finding her purpose. In our conversation, we discuss the balance between having enough pressure to motivate us and having so much pressure that we shift into survival mode. Niki introduces the Greek word meraki, which describes putting a piece of your soul into what you do, and explains why curiosity, effort and personal investment can create a deeper sense of purpose.Finally, we explore how our core values can help us distinguish impostor syndrome from a work environment that is genuinely out of alignment. Niki shares how identifying directness, empathy and freedom as her three core values helped her better understand her emotional reactions at work, and why saying our fears out loud can release pressure and create stronger human connection.About My GuestWith 15 years of experience as an entrepreneur and working in senior positions in a variety of corporations and organizations, Niki has been positioned as a Pool of Experts Team in the United Nations, Senior Risk Manager in PWC, and Program Manager in Publicis Sapient.Currently serving as Strategy Manager at Minc Sweden, she is commissioned to redesign the entire incubator model in order to foster collaboration in the Nordic Region.She is also a Mentor in Entrepreneurship at Harvard University, as well as a professional advisor at MIT, currently driving her own collaboration initiative between Harvard and CERN in Geneva.Niki is also a member of Forbes Women connecting to a global network of women leaders, founders, and professionals.As an entrepreneur, Niki has worked on projects with MIT Media Lab, ABC, BBC, Puma, Amazon, Peabody Essex Museum, Blue Lagoon Iceland, Body Worlds Exhibition while also being published in Vogue, Elle, Marie Claire, Boston Globe, i-D, Cosmopolitan.She has delivered workshops & Academic Teaching at IKEA, Hyper Island, Apple, and BA courses in Media Technology at BTH. Her education focuses in Software Engineering, Media and Communications, and AI.~Connect with Niki:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nikilazaridou/ Website: https://www.nikilazaridou.com/~Connect with Kim and The Impostor Syndrome Files:Join the free Impostor Syndrome Challenge:https://www.kimmeninger.com/challengeLearn more about the Leading Humans discussion group:https://www.kimmeninger.com/leadinghumansgroupJoin the Slack channel to learn from, connect with and support other professionals: https://forms.gle/Ts4Vg4Nx4HDnTVUC6Join the Facebook group:https://www.facebook.com/groups/leadinghumansSchedule time to speak with Kim Meninger directly about your questions/challenges: https://bookme.name/ExecCareer/strategy-sessionConnect on LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/kimmeninger/Website:https://www.kimmeninger.com

He sold his pool company from the middle of a world cruise, then came home with a sharper take on where pool service is headed. Harold Evans returns to the Poohway Podcast Show to share the wild logistics of closing a deal while traveling, why Hasa felt like the right long-term partner for his brand, and what he's learned after years of building tools and training for working pool pros.From there, we get practical and opinionated about what actually creates value in a backyard. We talk Langelier Saturation Index (LSI) and why balanced water is about protecting heaters, surfaces, and warranties, not just “passing” a test kit. Harold explains why reducing friction matters, how an LSI app helps techs make better calls faster, and why teaching the “why” beats handing out rote habits that break the moment conditions change.We also take on the uncomfortable business side: customers watching service visits on cameras, inflation crushing margins, and the temptation to do less work for the same price. Harold makes the case that chem-only service and every-other-week stops can become expectation traps, especially as DIY pool owners gain access to Amazon parts, AI-driven advice, and endless online info. We close with a bigger industry lens on online education, trade shows, consumer demand, consolidation, and what it takes to stay profitable without racing to the bottom.If you want more profit, fewer headaches, and a pool service business that can compete in the DIY era, listen now, then subscribe, share this with a pool pro friend, and leave a review so more people can find the show.We catch up with Harold Evans on how his family business sale came together mid-cruise and why he believes education is still the strongest differentiator for pool pros. We dig into LSI, the real cost of “faster” service, and how DIY tools, Amazon, and inflation are forcing the pool industry to rethink value.• The behind-the-scenes story of selling a pool company while traveling• Why education beats product-pushing for long-term customer trust• What LSI is for and why it is not a sanitation metric• Reducing friction so busy techs actually use water balance tools• Why spending less time on-site can destroy perceived value• The risks of chem-only and every-other-week service models• How inflation quietly erodes profit when rates do not change• DIY customers, AI, and Amazon reshaping parts access and expectations• Distribution inventory pressure and why pros are ordering online more• Online training vs trade shows and why consumer education mattersJoin the Pool Guy Coaching Program. Learn more at swimmingpoollearning.com.If you're interested in the coaching program that I offer can learn, definitely learn more at PoolGuyCoaching.com.Send us Fan MailSupport the Pool Guy Podcast Show Sponsors! HASA  REWARDS Apphttps://hasa.com/hasa-appThe Bottom Feeder. Save $100 with Code: DVB100https://store.thebottomfeeder.com/Try Skimmer FREE for 30 days:https://getskimmer.com/poolguy Get UPA Liability Insurance $64 a month! https://forms.gle/F9YoTWNQ8WnvT4QBA Support the showThanks for listening, and I hope you find the Podcast helpful! For other free resources to further help you:Visit my Website: https://www.swimmingpoollearning.comWatch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@SPLPodcast Site: https://the-pool-guy-podcast-show.onpodium.com/UPA General Liability Insurance Application: https://forms.gle/F9YoTWNQ8WnvT4QBAPool Guy Coaching GroupJoin an exclusive network of Pool Service Technicians to access the industry's leading commercial general liability insurance program. Protect your business.Premium is $64 per month per member (additional $40 for employees and ICs)$59 per month for Pool Guy coaching Members - join here! https://www.patreon.com/poolguycoachingLimits are $1,000,000 in occurrence and $2,000,000 in the aggregate - Per member limits     [ $1,000,000 per occurrence and $4,000,000 aggregate available for $75 per month ]$50,000 in HazMat Coverage - clean up on-site or over-the-roadAcid Wash Coverage - Full Limits

Ask a question hereFor this special Mondays Down Under episode, Lee, Shane, and Nick are finally together in the same room after two exhausting days walking the floor at SPLASH! 2026.The team shares the products, technology, conversations, and innovations that caught their attention, including smarter chlorinators, Bluetooth pressure monitoring, automatic backwashing, direct free-chlorine testing, advanced commercial sanitation systems, and robotic cleaners that are becoming increasingly independent.They also speak with representatives from Waterco, Davey, Fluidra, Brauer Swim, Maytronics, and other industry leaders about equipment designed to reduce maintenance, conserve water, improve chemical control, and give pool professionals better information before they arrive on-site.Beyond the equipment, the episode explores two important industry developments: a new guide addressing sanitization marketing claims and the draft revision of Australian Standard 3633, which has not been rewritten since 1989.And yes, after two days of demonstrations, masterclasses, interviews, networking, and enough walking to make a Fitbit file a workers' compensation claim, everyone's feet are completely destroyed.In This EpisodeThe sights, crowds, and atmosphere of SPLASH! 2026Waterco's MultiCyclone dual-cartridge filtration systemHow centrifugal prefiltration can reduce cartridge cleaningThe Waterco OptiCell and direct free-chlorine measurementCommercial salt-chlorination and AOP systems from Brauer SwimFluidra's Solo, ECHO, Halo Pro, and Halo Pure chlorinatorsSeasonal programming and centralized app controlBluetooth pressure gauges that monitor filter conditionAI-assisted heat-pump technologyThe Maytronics Dolphin EON robotic cleanerInternal robotic-filter backwashingManaging multiple cleaners through one technician-friendly appRobotic cleaners that dock, recharge, and empty themselvesAutomatic remote backwashing with the iWash systemA rollable, lockable insulated spa coverThe new sanitization marketing-claims guideWhy “freshwater,” “mineral,” and ionized-pool claims need clarityThe draft revision of Australian Standard 3633Why Australian and New Zealand pool professionals should provide feedbackLee's chemistry, diagnostics, and customer-experience masterclassesThe WAVES event and helping more women find their voice in the industryWhy SPLASH belongs on every Australian pool professional's calendarIf you attended SPLASH! 2026, tell us which product or presentation impressed you most. If you missed it, Lee, Shane, and Nick have done the walking, filming, questioning, and blister collection for you.Send questions, topic suggestions, or requests for future industry guests to talkingpools@gmail.com. The Pool Shop Coachan online store offering industry-specific business mentoring, coaching, and training programs Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the showThank you so much for listening! You can find us on social media:FacebookInstagramTik TokEmail us: talkingpools@gmail.com

Episode 316 Pool Nation Podcast - What happens when 130 women from across the swimming pool industry come together to learn, connect, and grow? In this special episode of the Pool Nation Podcast, guest host Emily Lemenzo Washkovich joins Doreen, Leanne, Sarah, and Spider to recap the unforgettable 2026 Pool Nation Women's Summit. The group explores how the summit has evolved from an inspirational event into an intentionally designed leadership-development experience. They discuss overcoming imposter syndrome, building trust, communicating with impact, becoming a “multiplier” instead of a diminisher, and creating a safe environment where women feel empowered to use their voices. Emily also shares her deeply personal journey with bipolar disorder, burnout, boundaries, and rebuilding a healthier relationship with work. The conversation continues with practical ways pool professionals can use AI as a thought partner, highlights from the summit's mentor sessions and awards, and a look at how the new Pool Nation headquarters will create year-round opportunities for training, collaboration, and industry growth. Whether you own a pool service company, lead a team, work for a manufacturer or distributor, or are building your career in the pool and spa industry, this episode is packed with leadership lessons and real-world encouragement you can put into action. TIMESTAMPS 00:00 – Welcome to the Pool Nation Women's Summit recap 03:00 – Why women need connection and community in the pool industry 05:00 – Taking the summit from inspirational to aspirational 07:00 – Communicating with impact, building trust, and creating culture 08:30 – Multipliers, diminishers, and becoming a better leader 11:00 – Creating a safe space where women can find their voices 12:00 – The Drive assessment and understanding what energizes you 15:00 – Sponsor support and the summit's surprise-and-delight boxes 25:00 – Facilitation training and developing industry educators 35:00 – Audience engagement, boundaries, and stepping away from the business 43:00 – How the Pool Nation Women's Summit began and evolved 49:00 – Mentor conversations, workplace culture, and industry relationships 55:00 – Selecting Emily as the keynote speaker 59:00 – Emily's personal journey with work, mental health, and bipolar disorder 01:05:00 – Establishing boundaries and building a healthier relationship with work 01:15:00 – Recognizing courageous women and summit award recipients 01:25:00 – Using AI and ChatGPT as practical tools for pool professionals 01:34:00 – Heritage's commitment to the Women's Summit 01:35:00 – Year-round leadership development and the Pool Nation headquarters 01:37:00 – Final takeaways from the 2026 Women's Summit 01:41:00 – What's next for Pool Nation leadership programs 01:45:00 – Closing thoughts and how to connect with Pool Nation THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS This episode and the Pool Nation Women's Summit would not be possible without the organizations that invest in education, leadership development, and the future of the pool and spa industry. A huge thank-you to: SPPA BlueRay XL AquaStar Pool Products Natural Chemistry Raypak Heritage Pool Supply Hayward Pool Products Encore Brands Poolside Tech Pool Brain Nidec OnCore Filtration Special thanks to the partners, mentors, facilitators, volunteers, and team members who helped create such a meaningful experience for the women of the pool industry. Learn more and connect with Pool Nation at PoolNationPodcast.com, follow Pool Nation on Facebook and Instagram at @poolnationpodcast, and explore industry training and community resources at PoolManUniversity.com.

This past week, we did a two-parter on the 2008 financial crisis. In it, we discussed how This American Life's "Giant Pool of Money" episode helped explain the economic collapse to a lot of listerners, our crew included. Today, a bonus conversation between Jody and Alex Blumberg, who co-reported the piece with Adam Davidson -- the two of them went on to start Planet Money. Jody and Alex discuss what it was like to report on the collapse, try to translate it into narrative audio, the piece's impact on the world of audio and podcast, and Alex's thoughts on the current frothy economy. Alex's new project is "Daisy Chain Ventures"Join our America250 newsletter community! Subscribe for free to get the latest news and analysis of how America250 is playing out. Paying subscribers get access to early, ad-free versions of the show. Plus bonus features throughout the year. To support our work and get access to everything, subscribe now.This Day is a proud member of Radiotopia from PRX.Your support helps foster independent, artist-owned podcasts and award-winning stories.If you want to support the show directly, you can do so on our website: ThisDayPod.comGet in touch if you have any ideas for future topics, or just want to say hello. Follow us on social @thisdaypodOur team: Jacob Feldman, Researcher/Producer; Khawla Nakua, Transcripts; music by Teen Daze and Blue Dot Sessions; Audrey Mardavich is our Executive Producer at Radiotopia. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

August 30th, 2026 Justin Montemayor, DJ Ringgenberg, and Matt Bermingham hear tales from Monty's visit to the US Open Pool Finals in Frisco Follow us on Facebook, Instagram and X Listen to past episodes on The Ticket’s Website And follow The Ticket Top 10 on Apple, Spotify or Amazon MusicSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

How often in our lives have we passed an opportunity to serve God and not noticed? How many people passed a lost child without realizing it? Too often, we are not just passing one person but a much larger story? We are busy in our lives that we are passing many stories that we simply do not understand. In real terms, we are passing opportunities prepared by God.In John chapter 5, Scripture tells us about a man who had been disabled for thirty-eight years. He lay beside the Pool of Bethesda, hoping for healing. When Jesus asked him if he wanted to be healed, the man's answer revealed the loneliness of his condition:“Sir, I have no one to help me into the pool when the water is stirred.”Who do you have to help you in your life? Who in your life can you help? Where is your opportunity to be the hands, the voice and the heart of God? If each of us has the presence of God within, what will it take for us to be the expression of God in this world?  The world needs your God expression right now. Please bring it.God bless,Rev Leon

Greg (in for Johnny) and Bob (in for Prater) broadcasted Friday's show from Snake River Pool & Spa in Meridian! They examined the Raiders QB situation with the silver and black's preseason slate in the books. Bob checks in with Joey McMurry from the Oregon Radio Network and discusses some of the best teams he's seen Boise State Football play in his team as the play-by-play announcer. BJ Rains joins from Las Vegas for the BNN Report. What's on the line in Week 1 for the Pac 12 with a slew of games against P4 opponents? Plus, the Friday Five rolls on.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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One small lapse on a pool route can turn into a flooded yard, an angry phone call, or a liability nightmare. We get brutally practical about the most common pool service mistakes we've made ourselves, why they happen, and how to prevent them with simple policies and repeatable checks that hold up when you're tired and the day is hot.We start with the big one: filling a pool for the customer. Turning on a hose feels like good pool maintenance when water is low and equipment is at risk, but it's also one of the fastest ways to end up with an overflow and property damage. We talk through safer options like shutting the system down, using automation timeout mode, communicating clearly with homeowners or tenants, and using tools like a Pool Sentry when you're maintaining a vacant home.Then we move into pool equipment repair realities. A “simple” pump and filter replacement can explode into replumbing, access issues, missing unions, or problems that belong to a licensed plumber or electrician. We share how to evaluate an equipment pad before bidding, when to call in help, and why pride is expensive. We also cover operational slip-ups like forgetting to turn off a timer during a filter cleaning, leaving an automation panel in service mode, and treating algae and dirty filters too lightly until the pool turns into a week-later disaster.If you want fewer callbacks and a tighter pool service business, take these lessons and build them into your route. Subscribe, share this with a pool tech who needs it, and leave a review so more pros can find the show.Send us Fan MailSupport the Pool Guy Podcast Show Sponsors! HASA  REWARDS Apphttps://hasa.com/hasa-appThe Bottom Feeder. Save $100 with Code: DVB100https://store.thebottomfeeder.com/Try Skimmer FREE for 30 days:https://getskimmer.com/poolguy Get UPA Liability Insurance $64 a month! https://forms.gle/F9YoTWNQ8WnvT4QBA Support the showThanks for listening, and I hope you find the Podcast helpful! For other free resources to further help you:Visit my Website: https://www.swimmingpoollearning.comWatch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@SPLPodcast Site: https://the-pool-guy-podcast-show.onpodium.com/UPA General Liability Insurance Application: https://forms.gle/F9YoTWNQ8WnvT4QBAPool Guy Coaching GroupJoin an exclusive network of Pool Service Technicians to access the industry's leading commercial general liability insurance program. Protect your business.Premium is $64 per month per member (additional $40 for employees and ICs)$59 per month for Pool Guy coaching Members - join here! https://www.patreon.com/poolguycoachingLimits are $1,000,000 in occurrence and $2,000,000 in the aggregate - Per member limits     [ $1,000,000 per occurrence and $4,000,000 aggregate available for $75 per month ]$50,000 in HazMat Coverage - clean up on-site or over-the-roadAcid Wash Coverage - Full Limits

Okay Wildlings, we'll level with you. We tried. We really tried to petition for the extension of summer vacation. We gathered our most compelling evidence: the Feeding Ben Stuff crew got together to plumb the depths of the finest pool games in the land, Evan perfected his gnarliest kickflip at Woodward Skate Camp, and, to the delight of teachers everywhere, we had a tête-à-tête to determine the very best and brightest books in the summer reading catalog! Alas, we are but a simple kids podcast. Perhaps the real victory was the fun with friends and family that we had along the way? One thing's for sure: we've made this Endless Summer Episode for all of you, Wildlings, to commemorate and celebrate the frolicking freedom of the season!Not to mention some hilarious jokes and one doozy of a riddle. So grab a snack, tell a friend, stay curious and, as always: keep it WILD!!!Parents: visit our website to help your kids contribute jokes or favorite sounds, or to send us a message.Timestamps for this episode are available below.00:00 - Episode 23 Intro01:20 - Pool Games09:16 - Riddle Clue09:38 - Summer Reading18:02 - Skate Camp20:00 - Joke Time20:42 - Call for Submissions21:09 - Cryptid Corner: Blobs!25:39 - Riddle Answer26:01 - Preview of Episode 2426:12 - Credits + Call for Reviews + Word of Mouth26:43 - BloopersCryptid Corner includes audio from the single "The Blob", written by Burt Bacharach and Mack David, performed by The Five Blobs, and released by Columbia Records in 1958.wildinterest.com

Bobby talks about TV shows that he thinks have lost their way and we each share our picks for ones that we loved in the beginning and gave up on. Bobby walked out and noticed that his pool was completely drained. He is trying to get to the bottom of what happened. Raymundo wants to get Bobby’s take on what he tips on different services like haircuts, fast food and more. We also debate if kids under 16 years old should be able to have social media. Bobby shared why he will never let his kid go to a sleepover.We also played the 2000's movie quote game. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week on Everybody in the Pool, we're revisiting one of the most interesting and impactful tools in the individual and corporate arsenal! The bummer news: your bank deposits could be funding the climate crisis? But we'd never give you bummer news without a solution! This week, Molly Wood speaks with Paul Moinester, founder of Topofinance, who reveals the shocking climate impact of conventional banking. Discover how just $10,000 in a major bank generates emissions equivalent to driving 10,000 miles yearly, and why moving your money to climate-friendly banks might be the easiest climate action you've never considered. Paul explains how corporations' banking emissions often exceed all their other emissions combined, and introduces innovative solutions that make greener banking both simple and profitable.Links:Topo FinancePaul MoinesterAll episodes: https://www.everybodyinthepool.com/Subscribe to the Everybody in the Pool newsletter: https://www.mollywood.co/Become a member for the ad-free version of the show: https://everybodyinthepool.supercast.com/Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/2EsDhwQC2z Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

One day a pool product feels like the future. The next day the app is gone, support is gone, and what you paid for becomes a paperweight floating in the deep end. We dig into the real-world side of pool industry acquisitions and “disappearing” brands, including what happens when big companies buy promising pool technology and the execution doesn't match the hype.We walk through Hayward's Fin smart pool monitor and why the marketing and user experience created problems for homeowners and pool service professionals alike. ORP and pH readings can be useful, but confusing “unsafe water” alerts, a recurring subscription, and a hard shutdown of app service can destroy trust fast. From there, we compare Sutro's more complete reagent-based pool water monitoring approach, then zoom in on the practical hurdles that can sink any smart pool monitor: cartridge logistics, calibration time, price point, and the brutal reality of pool seasonality in colder regions.Not every story is a loss. We talk about pool products that simply vanished despite working well, like the Skim Doctor 2.0, and how solar skimmers like Solar Breeze evolved into Ariel and related models while facing heavy competition. Then we get into acquisitions that reshaped the market, including the CMP salt cell system being effectively discontinued, versus buyouts that preserve goodwill, like Pentair keeping Pleatco alive and Fluidra leaving Taylor test kits largely intact.If you've ever wondered which pool brands survive, why great products get killed, and what that means for your pool route or your backyard, this conversation is for you. Subscribe, share the episode with a pool pro friend, and leave a review with the smartest pool product you've ever used.We break down pool industry buyouts and product failures that leave pool owners and pool pros stuck with discontinued gear and dead apps. We also highlight the acquisitions that keep brands intact and protect customer trust.  • Hayward's Fin smart monitor, ORP confusion, subscription pain, and a shutdown that strands users  • Why smart pool monitors still struggle to replace proper water testing  • Sutro's stronger readings with reagent cartridges, calibration time, and seasonal subscription problems  • The Crystal Water Monitor as a more robust evolution of the Fin concept  • Skim Doctor 2.0 as a rare skimmer add-on that worked but disappeared  • Solar Breeze, Ariel, Skimbot, and how competition and implementation shape survival  • Fluidra buying CMP salt cells then effectively discontinuing the full system  • Pentair and Pleatco as a model for keeping a brand alive  • Fluidra and Taylor test kits, what changes and what stays the same  Learn more at swimmingpoollearning.com.  If you're interested in the coaching program that I offer, you can learn more at PoolGuyCoaching.com.Send us Fan MailSupport the Pool Guy Podcast Show Sponsors! HASA  REWARDS Apphttps://hasa.com/hasa-appThe Bottom Feeder. Save $100 with Code: DVB100https://store.thebottomfeeder.com/Try Skimmer FREE for 30 days:https://getskimmer.com/poolguy Get UPA Liability Insurance $64 a month! https://forms.gle/F9YoTWNQ8WnvT4QBA Support the showThanks for listening, and I hope you find the Podcast helpful! For other free resources to further help you:Visit my Website: https://www.swimmingpoollearning.comWatch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@SPLPodcast Site: https://the-pool-guy-podcast-show.onpodium.com/UPA General Liability Insurance Application: https://forms.gle/F9YoTWNQ8WnvT4QBAPool Guy Coaching GroupJoin an exclusive network of Pool Service Technicians to access the industry's leading commercial general liability insurance program. Protect your business.Premium is $64 per month per member (additional $40 for employees and ICs)$59 per month for Pool Guy coaching Members - join here! https://www.patreon.com/poolguycoachingLimits are $1,000,000 in occurrence and $2,000,000 in the aggregate - Per member limits     [ $1,000,000 per occurrence and $4,000,000 aggregate available for $75 per month ]$50,000 in HazMat Coverage - clean up on-site or over-the-roadAcid Wash Coverage - Full Limits

Ask a question hereCalling someone an independent contractor does not automatically make them one.In this Insurance Interlude, Steve Sherwood and Pat Grignon of the California Pool Association examine the complicated line between 1099 subcontractors and W-2 employees. They discuss what may help establish a legitimate subcontractor relationship, including separate business entities, independent insurance coverage, control over scheduling, and performing work for other customers.They also explain how seemingly harmless decisions, such as providing gas cards, reimbursing mileage, or controlling a technician's schedule, may make that relationship look increasingly like employment. And when a misclassified worker gets injured, the resulting investigation, lawsuit, penalties, and unpaid payroll obligations can threaten the entire company.The lesson is simple: the time to understand your coverage and employment structure is before someone gets hurt, not after the lawsuit arrives.In This EpisodeWhat separates a legitimate subcontractor from an employeeWhy issuing a 1099 does not settle worker classificationThe importance of separate business entities and insurance policiesHow scheduling and operational control affect classificationWhen gas cards and mileage reimbursements can create problemsWorkers' compensation requirements and protectionsHow one workplace injury can trigger a much larger investigationWhen general liability insurance may provide defenseWhy every pool company needs a strong relationship with its insurance agentWorker-classification and insurance requirements vary by state and individual circumstances. Speak with qualified insurance, tax, and legal professionals before making employment decisions.Looking for insurance coverage? The California Pool Association serves pool professionals and other businesses throughout the country. Mention the Talking Pools Podcast to receive one month off a general liability policy. Support the showThank you so much for listening! You can find us on social media:FacebookInstagramTik TokEmail us: talkingpools@gmail.com

Thursday afternoon means a fresh episode of Real Life was recorded and edited, and it's ready to help you wrap up the week and preview tomorrow' Nation Golf Tournament out in Millwoods. On today's podcast, the guys discussed the Connor Hellebuyck, TV talk, weather woes, and much more.The guys kicked off this week's episode of Real Life with a conversation about Connor Hellebuyck confirming his trade request out of Winnipeg with a written statement on social media. Needless to say, Jets fans took another kick to the shin on Thursday after their star goalie confirmed that he no longer wants to play in their city. While many insiders have speculated on the situation since the Olympics, it seems like we're nearing the end of the Hellebuyck era.Changing gears, the guys spent the next chunk of the podcast talking about the San Francisco 49ers owner getting busted for soliciting prostitution at a trailer park in Ohio. As you'll hear, the boys had plenty of questions regarding why a billionaire would make such a poor life choice, but that quickly devolved into making fun of the guy for being cheap. From there, the guys talked about the Cleveland Browns, and how they never seem to make anything easier on themselves, especially when it comes to their quarterback situation.Finally, the guys wrapped up the podcast on the Thursday episode of Real Life with a run of topics, starting with a look at the Real Life football pool, the Nation Golf tournament coming up tomorrow in Millwoods, and the RIPON event that will be happening at The Pint on September 26th. Needless to say, this event will be one of the biggest parties the company has ever thrown, and one you will absolutely want to mark on your calendars. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mark sits down with professional photographer and Republican communications strategist, Shell Suber to talk about the legacy of the late Senator Lindsey Graham and what it was like to work with him. Follow us on Take on the South socials!https://linktr.ee/sostatusc#lindseygraham #podcast #senate

Mit den Waffeln einer Frau – LIVE on the Beach. Mit Simone Thomalla und den Wolter Zwillingen. Andere machen im Sommer Urlaub. Wir machen ein YouTube-Live am Strand in Berlin und stellen Simone Thomalla und den Wolter Zwillingen Dennis und Benni sehr wichtige Fragen. Zum Beispiel über Sommer, Urlaub und nackte Füße. Dazu gibt's Spiele, Waffeln, Skinny Bitch und Barbara Schöneberger, die wie immer zuverlässig dafür sorgt, dass Gespräche irgendwann an Orten landen, die vorher niemand eingeplant hatte. Falls ihr live nicht dabei wart oder einfach noch einmal hören wollt, was wir da eigentlich veranstaltet haben: Hier ist „Mit den Waffeln einer Frau – LIVE on the Beach“ in voller Länge. Viel Spaß – und Entschuldigung im Voraus.

Welcome to Nikky After Dark, where your naughtiest confessions come to life. I'm your host Nikky, and tonight we are exploring the thrill of surrendering to brand-new desires—those delicious first times, risky public moments, and the moment you realize just how far you're willing to go. Here are three teasers of what you will hear in tonight's episode. Opening TeasersImagine being the only naked woman in a hotel pool with ten or more men… water sliding over every inch of you while their hands grab, squeeze, and press hard bodies against yours. No sex required—just the constant brush of erections and the pure heat of being completely on display. You're about to hear exactly how filthy that fantasy gets.Picture this: your powerful, buttoned-up boss life by day… and the quiet, aching hope that one of those young interns can see the good girl hiding underneath. The fantasy of serving coffee in a silly pink outfit while your husband and a much younger man chat like you're nothing more than the entertainment. We're diving deep into that one.Twenty-three years of marriage, a “just checking it out” trip to a sex club… and by the end of the night you're closing the place down after hours of public sex with strangers, then bringing one home to keep going. You're going to hear how quickly shy turned into completely uninhibited.Support The Show: Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/channel/dear-nikky/id6442972835 Spreaker: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/dear-nikky-hidden-desires--6316414/support Join us over on Discord:  https://discord.gg/MfsyKuPxMK Featured Release: Dear Nikky: Sex Confessions From People Just Like You is out now! Dive deeper into the raw, unfiltered stories you love.Contact:Email: Nikky@dearnikky.com (or dear.nikky.confessions@gmail.com)Website: DearNikky.com/confessionsSocials: Twitter/X (@DNikky162), Instagram (@DNikky162), Facebook (@DearNikky)Content Warning: This episode contains explicit sexual content, including graphic descriptions of ass play, butt plug sex, bisexual encounters, threesomes, public/exhibitionist sex, and consensual adult fun. Stories depict enthusiastic consent. Listener discretion advised; 18+ only. Submissions involving bestiality, incest, underage role-play, rape, non-consensual content, or racial slurs are not aired.Get Involved:Submit Your Story: Got a secret fantasy or steamy confession? Write to Nikky at Nikky@dearnikky.com or submit anonymously at DearNikky.com/confessions. By submitting, you certify you're 18+, the sole creator, and that the content meets our guidelines.Say Hello: Have a burning fantasy or just want to chat? Reach out on socials or email — Nikky loves hearing your naughtiest thoughts!Support the Show: Leave a review on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Spreaker or your favorite platform. Your support helps new listeners discover the heat!

Ask a question hereIn the conclusion of this two-part Mythbusting Wednesday conversation, Natalie Hood sits down with Erik Knight to discuss his move from Watershape University to Pool Brain—and the bigger problems he hopes to help solve.The pool industry has more education available than ever, but is that actually part of the problem? New technicians are often buried under chemistry, equipment, software, procedures, and safety information before they have enough hands-on experience to understand how it all fits together.Erik explains how guided workflows and point-of-need education could help technicians produce better results from the beginning while developing a deeper understanding over time. Instead of three days riding shotgun followed by “Here are the keys—try not to turn anything green,” technology can provide structure, consistency, and some desperately needed early wins.Natalie and Erik discuss:Why technician turnover is highest at the entry levelWhether the education gap is really an education-overload problemThe weaknesses of traditional pool-company onboardingWhy hands-on learning creates knowledge that actually sticksUsing software to reinforce education instead of replacing itPool Brain's approach to guided workflows and chemistry recommendationsUsing historical data to predict future pH and water behaviorWhy experience—not intelligence—allows seasoned technicians to anticipate problemsAutomation as a force multiplier for pool professionalsHow technology can free technicians to develop higher-value skillsWhy automation equipment can become a profitable service-company revenue streamThe value of competition among software companies and education providersErik's continued relationship with Watershape UniversityWhat attracted him to Pool Brain's long-term visionWhy professional software requires more than an AI-generated interfaceInflation, rising equipment costs, and the need for greater efficiencyRoute optimization, properly stocked trucks, and eliminating costly supply runsErik also addresses the fear that technology will eventually replace the pool professional. Automation may handle repeatable tasks, but it cannot change filter sand, clean a DE grid, diagnose complicated equipment problems, or replace the judgment developed through real experience.Better technology does not eliminate the need for education. It can remove some of the repetitive bullshit, help new technicians succeed sooner, and give experienced professionals more time to solve complicated problems, serve better customers, and operate more profitable routes.Erik's goal at Pool Brain is straightforward: simplify what makes the job unnecessarily difficult, help pool professionals deliver safer and more predictable water, and give company owners the tools to become more efficient, profitable, and—God forbid—occasionally get home before dark. Support the showThank you so much for listening! You can find us on social media:FacebookInstagramTik TokEmail us: talkingpools@gmail.com

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Seth Meyers and Closer Look Supervising Writer/Producer Sal Gentile discuss some of the news they've missed during Late Night's summer hiatus, from Donald Trump's secret Turkey flight and catering truck escape to the administration's embarrassing legal defeat in the Reflecting Pool case.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.