Black Algae can be very scary to deal with. If left untreated, it can spread quickly in a pool and is very unsightly. I go over some treatment methods for Black Algae. Leslie’s Pro: Pool Service Pro, open a Wholesale account today! Customer referrals, free cleaner repairs, free water testing, open 7-days a week. It is fast and easy to become a Lesl…

Some pools will develop a small amount of algae no matter what you seem to do. I have some reasons for this and ways to treat spot algae in a 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 …

Using your business skills effectively can mean a more focused business and a more profitable one as well. Learn some ways to turn your skills into money effectively. 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…

What are the best ways to land a bid and ensure you are not wasting time? I go over some effective ways to land almost every bid. 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. htt…

There are quite a few myths and misconceptions about swimming pool care. I unpack some of the more common ones for you here. Leslie’s Pro: Pool Service Pro, open a Wholesale account today! Customer referrals, free cleaner repairs, free water testing, open 7-days a week. It is fast and easy to become a Leslie’s Preferred Pool Care Provider. https://…

Here are more things you want to avoid doing on your pool route. Already made these mistakes? Join the club. 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://lesliespool.com/…

Is the Aiper Scuba S1 Pro the best cordless cleaner on the market today? What happened to the Hayward Trivac 500? Why does my Intermatic Timer die after only 2 years now and more? Leslie’s Pro: Pool Service Pro, open a Wholesale account today! Customer referrals, free cleaner repairs, free water testing, open 7-days a week. It is fast and easy to b…

With some new improvements with their P3X Pole, specifically the Lever lock Retro Fit Kit, is Primate Pool Tools the top for carbon fiber poles? It’s a matter of debate, but you can’t go wrong with buying a Primate Pole. Leslie’s Pro: Pool Service Pro, open a Wholesale account today! Customer referrals, free cleaner repairs, free water testing, ope…

Being new to the industry means you will make a lot of mistakes. I will review some common mistakes to avoid in the field and your overall business plan. 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…

I just finished a video on this, and I thought it would be good to expand on some of the simplified material from the video. Controlling pH and adjusting it up and down is complex and challenging. 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…

You can get injured or, at the very least, get a whiff of some very toxic chemicals if you are not careful out in the field. Improper storage can also lead to a lot of problems. Listen to learn how to stay safe when working with pool chemicals. Leslie’s Pro: Pool Service Pro, open a Wholesale account today! Customer referrals, free cleaner repairs,…

It takes a bit of effort, but doing some math on everything related to your business can be eye-opening, and you can actually see where sometimes thousands of dollars are lost. 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…

Corded robotic pool cleaners will still have a decent market share because they still offer features not found in cordless cleaners. But that is for you to decide and is case by case really. 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 an…

There are so many cordless robotic pool cleaner choices now, with more coming out every year and, in some cases, every month. Which ones are good, and is it time to pick one up if you have been on the fence? Leslie’s Pro: Pool Service Pro, open a Wholesale account today! Customer referrals, free cleaner repairs, free water testing, open 7-days a we…

Speed is everything in the game if you are a pool pro and do 70-80 full-size filters every 4-6 months. I go over some ways to speed up your day while out cleaning pool filters. 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…

It’s fine if a pool has a problem that directly resulted from something you failed to do. Like treating algae the day you see it, or maybe you forgot to add chlorine to a pool. But trouble coming your way from outside sources can be very frustrating. Leslie’s Pro: Pool Service Pro, open a Wholesale account today! Customer referrals, free cleaner re…

I’ve made some big and small mistakes on my pool route. Here are some things to avoid doing out on your route. 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://lesliespool.co…

It’s nice to have a premium truck and all of the equipment that goes with a premium pool service set up. But is it all necessary when you start out? 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…

There is a time to throw in the towel when you face a time-consuming problem on your pool route. We are naturally “fixers,” so here is a clear and concise rule of thumb to follow when enough is enough. 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…

I sat down with Niki Acosta and Justine Rae of SKIMMER, and we went over their new pool pro community called The Pool Deck. This new online community was developed just for pool pros to connect and learn, share information, and elevate the industry. Leslie’s Pro: Pool Service Pro, open a Wholesale account today! Customer referrals, free cleaner rep…

There are days when it is hot and days when it is blazing hot out. I review some ways to deal with extreme heat on your 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 week. It is fast and easy to become a Leslie’s Preferred Pool Care Provider. h…

The VacDaddy has been around for a few years now, and I think this latest generation of the VacDaddy is the best version yet. I am calling it the VacDaddy Version 2.0. Leslie’s Pro: Pool Service Pro, open a Wholesale account today! Customer referrals, free cleaner repairs, free water testing, open 7-days a week. It is fast and easy to become a Lesl…

It can be something you don’t think about, but everyone has a limit in what they do, and sometimes, in your work, you reach a limit as well. How do you prevent burnout and overwork? I go over some proven methods that I have used. Leslie’s Pro: Pool Service Pro, open a Wholesale account today! Customer referrals, free cleaner repairs, free water tes…

Trichlor tablets have a lot of great benefits, but anything good also has some drawbacks. I unpack Trichlor tablets for you here in today’s podcast. Leslie’s Pro: Pool Service Pro, open a Wholesale account today! Customer referrals, free cleaner repairs, free water testing, open 7-days a week. It is fast and easy to become a Leslie’s Preferred Pool…

Saltwater pools are great, but some things can cause you some trouble. I review some common troubles you run into as a pool pro and homeowner. 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 …

If you don’t invest now, you must work forever. It’s not a pretty thought, but unless you start investing your money, you cannot retire. 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 Provid…

Pool timers are something that a lot of new pool pros struggle with. I will go over some of the common issues with the Intermatic Timers here for you. Leslie’s Pro: Pool Service Pro, open a Wholesale account today! Customer referrals, free cleaner repairs, free water testing, open 7-days a week. It is fast and easy to become a Leslie’s Preferred Po…

Do you know your pool service’s actual profit? Most people don’t, and finding out with a little effort and a suitable spreadsheet is pretty simple. 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 …

There are several pools that I would avoid taking on for service. There are also some customer personality types that you may want to avoid. I cover both here in today’s podcast. Leslie’s Pro: Pool Service Pro, open a Wholesale account today! Customer referrals, free cleaner repairs, free water testing, open 7-days a week. It is fast and easy to be…

You can save money with a VS pump upgrade, but it is not simply swapping out your single-speed pump. More thought is involved, and I will cover some of these money-saving strategies 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 an…

There are several things you need to know about doing commercial pool service. You have to be ready for this and not be a negative person; there aren’t many great things to say about servicing apartments, HOA communities, and hotels. Leslie’s Pro: Pool Service Pro, open a Wholesale account today! Customer referrals, free cleaner repairs, free water…

Today, I answer many challenging questions about Acid Washing a pool, vacuum systems, large debris pools, and more. Leslie’s Pro: Pool Service Pro, open a Wholesale account today! Customer referrals, free cleaner repairs, free water testing, open 7-days a week. It is fast and easy to become a Leslie’s Preferred Pool Care Provider. https://lesliespo…

What exactly does it take to keep a swimming pool safe? I go over tips to make sure a pool is properly sanitized. 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://lesliespool…

What is the ideal run time for your swimming pool? It varies, of course, based on pool size and usage. I also give you some ideal run times to work off of. 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 Preferr…

I review some of the best enhancer choices for your pool care and algaecides you may be interested in using. This is all done to ensure algae is not a problem in your 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…

Starting a pool service is accessible on the surface, but there are some things to be aware of. This also applies to expanding and bringing on an employee as well. Leslie’s Pro: Pool Service Pro, open a Wholesale account today! Customer referrals, free cleaner repairs, free water testing, open 7-days a week. It is fast and easy to become a Leslie’s…

I wouldn’t take every green pool that I bid and neither should you. I go over some reasons you would want to pass on certain green pool clean-ups. 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 C…

I recently did a video on using chlorine effectively. I expand on some of those principles here so that you better understand different chlorine byproducts and ways to offset them on your 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 week. It i…

Terry Arko of HASA goes over some common chlorine byproducts, what he would test for if he were servicing pools today, and more. Leslie’s Pro: Pool Service Pro, open a Wholesale account today! Customer referrals, free cleaner repairs, free water testing, open 7-days a week. It is fast and easy to become a Leslie’s Preferred Pool Care Provider. http…

It’s been over a year since HASA acquired Orenda, so how are things going? I talked with Terry Arko of HASA, who was also voted “Trainer of the Year” in the Pool Nation Awards 2023. 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…

I interviewed Don Douglas of REVEDUP Apparel which are jerseys designed for the pool service professional. He goes over why these jerseys are unique and effective. 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…

What are some ways that you can market your pool service effectively? What are some terrible ideas? I go over some good marketing and bad marketing for you. Leslie’s Pro: Pool Service Pro, open a Wholesale account today! Customer referrals, free cleaner repairs, free water testing, open 7-days a week. It is fast and easy to become a Leslie’s Prefer…

Based on the pool surface type, I will pick a suction cleaner for my service accounts. Here is how I determine which cleaner to purchase for a customer 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 week. It is fast and easy to become a Le…

There have been many pool products that have failed on the market over the years. I go over a few of them here and explain why it is sometimes hard to make a successful product. 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…

I give you a general overview of the different pool surfaces and offer some cautions with each so you know what not to do. I also review the differences of each surface type so you will know which is the best based on your personal preferences. Leslie’s Pro: Pool Service Pro, open a Wholesale account today! Customer referrals, free cleaner repairs,…

Should you be worried about a recession, or what is the best way to ride the wave of a boom economy? What economic indicators are essential and can local events affect my pool service business? I answer these and more for you. Leslie’s Pro: Pool Service Pro, open a Wholesale account today! Customer referrals, free cleaner repairs, free water testin…

Amazingly, getting “fired” from a pool service account takes quite a lot. You want to use this to your advantage in a positive way. Leslie’s Pro: Pool Service Pro, open a Wholesale account today! Customer referrals, free cleaner repairs, free water testing, open 7-days a week. It is fast and easy to become a Leslie’s Preferred Pool Care Provider. h…

I answer some tough YouTube questions, including pool stains, using Borax to raise pH in a pool, using 3” Trichlor tablets exclusively, and more! Leslie’s Pro: Pool Service Pro, open a Wholesale account today! Customer referrals, free cleaner repairs, free water testing, open 7-days a week. It is fast and easy to become a Leslie’s Preferred Pool Ca…

Cleaning a green pool sometimes is the easy part. Effectively bidding and, more importantly, assuring you get paid can sometimes be the hard part. 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 C…

Of course, preventing a green pool is the best way to clean one up, and I go over some ways to stop a pool that is turning green. Of course, after it is green, I rapidly go over some ways to turn it blue again. Leslie’s Pro: Pool Service Pro, open a Wholesale account today! Customer referrals, free cleaner repairs, free water testing, open 7-days a…