In this podcast I cover everything swimming pool care-related from chemistry to automatic cleaners and equipment. I focus on the pool service side of things and also offer tips to homeowners. There are also some great interviews with guests from inside the industry.
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My Go-To Automatic Cleaners That I Demo For My Customers
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Send us a text I like to demo cleaners in my customer’s pools, specifically for new service accounts that don’t already have an automatic cleaner. These are my go-to demo cleaners that I use on my pool route. Leslie’s Pro: Pool Service Pro, open a Wholesale account today! Customer referrals, free cleaner repairs, free water testing, open 7-days a w…
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Send us a text I talk about salt cell sizing, and today, I break down some practical reasons to pick the correct salt cell size for your pool or your customer’s pool. Leslie’s Pro: Pool Service Pro, open a Wholesale account today! Customer referrals, free cleaner repairs, free water testing, open 7-days a week. It is fast and easy to become a Lesli…
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Send us a Text Message. What is the best method of paying an employee? 1099 or W-2? I will go over the pros and cons of both methods for you here today. Leslie’s Pro: Pool Service Pro, open a Wholesale account today! Customer referrals, free cleaner repairs, free water testing, open 7-days a week. It is fast and easy to become a Leslie’s Preferred …
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Send us a Text Message. If you have listened to the show before, you know I am completely against profanity in every sense, especially in the professional business sense. I go over some reasons why not using profanity will really take your business to the next level. Leslie’s Pro: Pool Service Pro, open a Wholesale account today! Customer referrals…
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Send us a Text Message. Several reasons can cause low filter PSI, and I will go over the most common ones for you here today. It’s a problem every pool pro runs into, and use this as a practical guide while troubleshooting a pool. Leslie’s Pro: Pool Service Pro, open a Wholesale account today! Customer referrals, free cleaner repairs, free water te…
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Send us a Text Message. What exactly are some elements of a solid business plan? I will go over some of these for you and how to easily create one that you can actually follow. Leslie’s Pro: Pool Service Pro, open a Wholesale account today! Customer referrals, free cleaner repairs, free water testing, open 7-days a week. It is fast and easy to beco…
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Overcoming Discouragement in Your Business
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Send us a Text Message. Having a bad day out there on your service route is normal. It’s not ideal when that turns into discouragement. I go over ways to turn things around in your head, at least. Leslie’s Pro: Pool Service Pro, open a Wholesale account today! Customer referrals, free cleaner repairs, free water testing, open 7-days a week. It is f…
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Are You Ready for Commerical Pool Service?
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Send us a Text Message. There are a lot of details you need to be aware of before you start to get commercial accounts. I go over some of the more important prep details here for you. Leslie’s Pro: Pool Service Pro, open a Wholesale account today! Customer referrals, free cleaner repairs, free water testing, open 7-days a week. It is fast and easy …
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Answering your YouTube Questions Volume #17
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Send us a Text Message. Here, I tackle why a pool turns cloudy once swimmers enter the water, baking soda is clogging up my filter, closing the plumbing when you empty the pump basket and can leave a corded robotic pool in my pool all Summer long. Leslie’s Pro: Pool Service Pro, open a Wholesale account today! Customer referrals, free cleaner repai…
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Send us a Text Message. Just a few things can cause your filter pressure or PSI to run high. The main culprit is the thing the filter gauge is sitting on top of. The filter itself. Leslie’s Pro: Pool Service Pro, open a Wholesale account today! Customer referrals, free cleaner repairs, free water testing, open 7-days a week. It is fast and easy to …
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The Deep End Pool Podcast Interview Part 3 of 3
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Send us a Text Message. In this podcast, I was a guest on The Deep End Pool Podcast hosted by Frank Disher. We talked about current industry issues as well as California-specific issues. Here is part one of three. To listen to the Deep End Podcast: https://thedeependpoolpodcast.com/ Leslie’s Pro: Pool Service Pro, open a Wholesale account today! Cu…
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The Deep End Pool Podcast Interview Part 2 of 3
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Send us a Text Message. In this podcast, I was a guest on The Deep End Pool Podcast hosted by Frank Disher. We talked about current industry issues as well as California-specific issues. Here is part one of three. To listen to the Deep End Podcast: https://thedeependpoolpodcast.com/ Leslie’s Pro: Pool Service Pro, open a Wholesale account today! Cu…
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The Deep End Pool Podcast Interview Part 1 of 3
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Send us a Text Message. In this podcast, I was a guest on The Deep End Pool Podcast hosted by Frank Disher. We talked about current industry issues as well as California-specific issues. Here is part one of three. To listen to the Deep End Podcast: https://thedeependpoolpodcast.com/ Leslie’s Pro: Pool Service Pro, open a Wholesale account today! Cu…
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Send us a Text Message. Many pool chemicals just are ignored by most consumers and pool service professionals. I go over some of these and the reasons for that. Leslie’s Pro: Pool Service Pro, open a Wholesale account today! Customer referrals, free cleaner repairs, free water testing, open 7-days a week. It is fast and easy to become a Leslie’s Pr…
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Equipment Suggestions for New Pool Build or Remodel
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Send us a Text Message. I go over what I consider essential pool equipment if you are having a swimming pool built or remodeled. It is always easier to add everything at the build than later. Leslie’s Pro: Pool Service Pro, open a Wholesale account today! Customer referrals, free cleaner repairs, free water testing, open 7-days a week. It is fast a…
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Swim Check Fix Phosphate Slow Dissolving Phosphate Remover
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Send us a Text Message. This is a new phosphate remover in the form of slow-dissolving tablets. Each tablet will remove 500 ppb of phosphates in 10,000 gallons of water. It’s a pretty effective and easy-to-use product. Leslie’s Pro: Pool Service Pro, open a Wholesale account today! Customer referrals, free cleaner repairs, free water testing, open …
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Water Tech Line-up of Battery Pool & Spa Cleaners
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Send us a Text Message. Talking about the Precision V10 I decided to expand on the other models that Water Tech makes for the consumer and prosumer. They have a bunch, so follow along as I go through their models in rapid fire. Leslie’s Pro: Pool Service Pro, open a Wholesale account today! Customer referrals, free cleaner repairs, free water testi…
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Water Tech Precision V10 Now With a Fully Enclosed Rechargeable Battery!
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Send us a Text Message. This is Water Tech's latest professional vacuum with a completely sealed rechargeable lithium-ion battery, so there is no need to worry about water getting in and shorting out the motor. It has a 2-hour run time and great suction power! Leslie’s Pro: Pool Service Pro, open a Wholesale account today! Customer referrals, free …
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Send us a Text Message. Rising pH is a common problem that is a byproduct of the salt cell producing chlorine in a pool. Can it be controlled? Yes, in some way, it can. Leslie’s Pro: Pool Service Pro, open a Wholesale account today! Customer referrals, free cleaner repairs, free water testing, open 7-days a week. It is fast and easy to become a Les…
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Send us a Text Message. Several issues cause your saltwater pool to be a real headache for you. I identify the most common issues and solutions for you here today. Leslie’s Pro: Pool Service Pro, open a Wholesale account today! Customer referrals, free cleaner repairs, free water testing, open 7-days a week. It is fast and easy to become a Leslie’s…
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Send us a Text Message. High CYA in a swimming pool is a common problem. Terry Arko unpacks some ways to manage high CYA in a swimming pool. Leslie’s Pro: Pool Service Pro, open a Wholesale account today! Customer referrals, free cleaner repairs, free water testing, open 7-days a week. It is fast and easy to become a Leslie’s Preferred Pool Care Pr…
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Best of Terry Arko: Using Liquid Chlorine Effectively
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Send us a Text Message. In this episode, I talk to Terry Arko about the benefits of using liquid chlorine on your pool route. What makes liquid a good choice over other chlorine types? Leslie’s Pro: Pool Service Pro, open a Wholesale account today! Customer referrals, free cleaner repairs, free water testing, open 7-days a week. It is fast and easy…
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How to Treat Metals in a Swimming Pool with Alicia Stephens & Brian Trenck of KIK/BioLab
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Send us a Text Message. I sat down with Alicia Stephens & Brian Trenck of KIK/BioLab and we discussed metals and metal treatment in your swimming pool. Leslie’s Pro: Pool Service Pro, open a Wholesale account today! Customer referrals, free cleaner repairs, free water testing, open 7-days a week. It is fast and easy to become a Leslie’s Preferred P…
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Cloudy Pool Water Causes and Cure with Alicia Stephens & Brian Trenck of KIK/BioLab
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Send us a Text Message. I sat down with Alicia Stephens & Brian Trenck of KIK/BioLab and we discussed cloudy pool water in detail. We offer some good solutions as well! Leslie’s Pro: Pool Service Pro, open a Wholesale account today! Customer referrals, free cleaner repairs, free water testing, open 7-days a week. It is fast and easy to become a Les…
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Phosphates 101 with Alicia Stephens & Brian Trenck of KIK/BioLab
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Send us a Text Message. I sat down with Alicia Stephens & Brian Trenck of KIK/BioLab, and we discussed phosphates and phosphate treatment in detail. You will learn a few new things about phosphate treatment in a swimming pool. Leslie’s Pro: Pool Service Pro, open a Wholesale account today! Customer referrals, free cleaner repairs, free water testin…
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Send us a Text Message. What are some differences between a fiberglass pool and a plaster pool? Which surface type is the best for you? I go over this and more for you. Leslie’s Pro: Pool Service Pro, open a Wholesale account today! Customer referrals, free cleaner repairs, free water testing, open 7-days a week. It is fast and easy to become a Les…
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Send us a Text Message. I speak about chlorine enhancers often, but what exactly are they, and why would you want to use one? I go over the most popular types and compare them side by side. Leslie’s Pro: Pool Service Pro, open a Wholesale account today! Customer referrals, free cleaner repairs, free water testing, open 7-days a week. It is fast and…
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Send us a Text Message. What is the most effective way to use chlorine in a swimming pool? What is the best chlorine type? I answer this and more for you. Leslie’s Pro: Pool Service Pro, open a Wholesale account today! Customer referrals, free cleaner repairs, free water testing, open 7-days a week. It is fast and easy to become a Leslie’s Preferre…
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Should I upgrade to a Robotic Pool Cleaner
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Send us a Text Message. If you currently have a suction or pressure side cleaner, is it wise to upgrade to a robotic cleaner? Sometimes, it is, and I will go over why you may want to upgrade to a robotic cleaner. Leslie’s Pro: Pool Service Pro, open a Wholesale account today! Customer referrals, free cleaner repairs, free water testing, open 7-days…
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Send us a Text Message. How long does a pool filter last? Or how long does a pool pump last? That depends on many factors. I go over some average equipment lifespans for you. Leslie’s Pro: Pool Service Pro, open a Wholesale account today! Customer referrals, free cleaner repairs, free water testing, open 7-days a week. It is fast and easy to become…
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Send us a Text Message. Having a plan is important in many respects, but none more than planning a secure future where passive income replaces your current income. Unless you plan to work forever. Leslie’s Pro: Pool Service Pro, open a Wholesale account today! Customer referrals, free cleaner repairs, free water testing, open 7-days a week. It is f…
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Send us a Text Message. Which is best, a pool service truck or a van? And what is the best size truck? I will go over some pool service vehicle choices here for you. Leslie’s Pro: Pool Service Pro, open a Wholesale account today! Customer referrals, free cleaner repairs, free water testing, open 7-days a week. It is fast and easy to become a Leslie…
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Send us a Text Message. Green pool clean-ups can fail, and usually, it is because of a step that wasn’t followed to completion. I go over some common green pool fail points. Leslie’s Pro: Pool Service Pro, open a Wholesale account today! Customer referrals, free cleaner repairs, free water testing, open 7-days a week. It is fast and easy to become …
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What to do When you Get Sick On Your Pool Route
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Send us a Text Message. Getting sick is no fun, and it is even less fun when you get sick when you have to clean multiple swimming pools or do repairs that week. I go over some ways to handle sick days and injuries. Leslie’s Pro: Pool Service Pro, open a Wholesale account today! Customer referrals, free cleaner repairs, free water testing, open 7-d…
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Send us a Text Message. There are more ways to clean a pool than just using a leaf rake and manually skimming to the surface. I review some automated ways and some things you can do to make your skimmer more effective. Leslie’s Pro: Pool Service Pro, open a Wholesale account today! Customer referrals, free cleaner repairs, free water testing, open …
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How I Carry My Stuff To My Service Accounts
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Send us a Text Message. You can use various methods to carry your supplies and equipment back to your service accounts. I go over some tried and true ways here for you. Leslie’s Pro: Pool Service Pro, open a Wholesale account today! Customer referrals, free cleaner repairs, free water testing, open 7-days a week. It is fast and easy to become a Les…
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Send us a Text Message. There are several obvious ways to vacuum a pool to waste like using the Mutli-Port valve and putting it in “waste mode.” But there are many other ways as well. Leslie’s Pro: Pool Service Pro, open a Wholesale account today! Customer referrals, free cleaner repairs, free water testing, open 7-days a week. It is fast and easy …
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Send us a Text Message. Not all robots are created equal, corded, and cordless notwithstanding. Some have better programs, and others have better features. Learn what to look for when choosing a robotic pool cleaner. Leslie’s Pro: Pool Service Pro, open a Wholesale account today! Customer referrals, free cleaner repairs, free water testing, open 7-…
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Send us a Text Message. I answer more of your tough YouTube questions, including whether I can use Tri-Chlor tablets in a vinyl pool, how many scoops of DE the Alladin scoop is, and much more. Leslie’s Pro: Pool Service Pro, open a Wholesale account today! Customer referrals, free cleaner repairs, free water testing, open 7-days a week. It is fast …
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Send us a Text Message. Here are some must-have pool tools and equipment for your swimming pool route that cost under $20 and up to $2,000. All are good besides the price point. Leslie’s Pro: Pool Service Pro, open a Wholesale account today! Customer referrals, free cleaner repairs, free water testing, open 7-days a week. It is fast and easy to bec…
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Send us a Text Message. It’s partly true that adding more chlorine can fix many problems on your swimming pool route. I go over some of those and unpack this more completely as well. Leslie’s Pro: Pool Service Pro, open a Wholesale account today! Customer referrals, free cleaner repairs, free water testing, open 7-days a week. It is fast and easy t…
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Send us a Text Message. The Nanny state has done it again, and this time, it is a ban on gas pool heaters in 2027-2029, with all new homes in 2030 going gas-free. That leaves a heat pump as your only option, creating many drawbacks. Leslie’s Pro: Pool Service Pro, open a Wholesale account today! Customer referrals, free cleaner repairs, free water …
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Are You a Good Fit for the pool Industry?
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Send us a Text Message. You need to have many things in place before you even think about starting a pool service business. I go over some prequalifications for you. Leslie’s Pro: Pool Service Pro, open a Wholesale account today! Customer referrals, free cleaner repairs, free water testing, open 7-days a week. It is fast and easy to become a Leslie…
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Send us a Text Message. Adjusted Alkalinity shouldn’t be a mystery, but there are aspects of it that only an expert like Bob Lowry can explain. Leslie’s Pro: Pool Service Pro, open a Wholesale account today! Customer referrals, free cleaner repairs, free water testing, open 7-days a week. It is fast and easy to become a Leslie’s Preferred Pool Care…
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Send us a Text Message. There are many reasons why a pool may be cloudy, but I have narrowed things down to the top reasons for you and offer ways to cure a cloudy pool as well. Leslie’s Pro: Pool Service Pro, open a Wholesale account today! Customer referrals, free cleaner repairs, free water testing, open 7-days a week. It is fast and easy to bec…
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Send us a Text Message. In this Best of Bob Lowry, I talk to Bob Lowry about his take on short-term rental pool service. He has some wise insights on Air BnB pool service. Leslie’s Pro: Pool Service Pro, open a Wholesale account today! Customer referrals, free cleaner repairs, free water testing, open 7-days a week. It is fast and easy to become a …
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Best of Bob Lowry Pool Surface Types Care and Cautions
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Send us a Text Message. In this Best of Bob Lowry, We discuss different surface types and the cautions when dealing with one surface type and another. Leslie’s Pro: Pool Service Pro, open a Wholesale account today! Customer referrals, free cleaner repairs, free water testing, open 7-days a week. It is fast and easy to become a Leslie’s Preferred Po…
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Best of Bob Lowry Different Water Testing Methods
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Send us a Text Message. In this Best of Bob Lowry, we discuss the different pool water testing methods and which would be best for you. Leslie’s Pro: Pool Service Pro, open a Wholesale account today! Customer referrals, free cleaner repairs, free water testing, open 7-days a week. It is fast and easy to become a Leslie’s Preferred Pool Care Provide…
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Best Of Bob Lowry All About Nitrates & Phosphates
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Send us a Text Message. In this Best of Bob Lowry, I talk to Bob Lowry about Nitrates and Phosphates in a swimming pool. Leslie’s Pro: Pool Service Pro, open a Wholesale account today! Customer referrals, free cleaner repairs, free water testing, open 7-days a week. It is fast and easy to become a Leslie’s Preferred Pool Care Provider. https://lesl…
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Send us a Text Message. There are four types of automatic cleaners, and I go over them here for you. Each type is more or less regional, but you should know all four types if you do pool service. This is a general overview. Leslie’s Pro: Pool Service Pro, open a Wholesale account today! Customer referrals, free cleaner repairs, free water testing, …
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