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…

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…

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

Send us a Text 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…

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

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

Send us a Text 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 …

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-…

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 …

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…

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…

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 …

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…

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…

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…

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 …

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…

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…

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…

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, …

Send us a Text Message. 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 a…

Send us a Text Message. 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 …

Send us a Text Message. 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 an…

Send us a Text Message. 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…

Send us a Text Message. 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…

Send us a Text Message. 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. …

Send us a Text Message. 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. …

Send us a Text Message. 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,…

Send us a Text Message. 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 bec…

Send us a Text Message. 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, ope…

Send us a Text Message. 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 referral…

Send us a Text Message. 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 …

Send us a Text Message. 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-da…

Send us a Text Message. 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 t…

Send us a Text Message. 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 …

Send us a Text Message. 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 re…

Send us a Text Message. 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…

Send us a Text Message. 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…

Send us a Text Message. 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…

Send us a Text Message. 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 ref…

Send us a Text Message. 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 Preferr…

Send us a Text Message. 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 a…

Send us a Text Message. 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…

Send us a Text Message. 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…

Send us a Text Message. 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 Lesli…

Send us a Text Message. 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 Pr…

Send us a Text Message. 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…

Send us a Text Message. 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 …

Send us a Text Message. 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. I…

Send us a Text Message. 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-da…