Welcome to Backseat Drinkers. In this Podcast, you will be honored to hear your hosts, Robert Blanco & Andy Ramirez, talk about life and how we can better ourselves as a society while still trying to figure it out for themselves. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/backseatdrinkers/support
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The Pool Professionals Podcast is an ongoing series produced by the Pool & Hot Tub Alliance, where Pool & Hot Tub Professionals discuss important topics and trends related to their business.
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Episode 12: Chrisie Dahl-Blanco on the Challenges of Being a Woman in a Male-Dominated Field
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Custom pool designer Chrisie Dahl-Blanco joins host Brian Van Bower to discuss thriving on word-of-mouth referrals and the challenges of being a woman in a male-dominated field, often needing to assert herself strongly. She highlights her transformative educational journey with GENESIS and the importance of being outspoken and proving her expertise…
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Episode 11: Robert Baxter on the Importance of a Superintendent in Pool Construction
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Brian Van Bower and guest Robert Baxter, Aquatic Construction Liaison for Robax Development, discuss the crucial role of a superintendent in swimming pool construction. Superintendents manage budgets, ensure organizational consistency, and handle client interactions. They emphasize the importance of detailed planning, documentation, and trust withi…
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Episode 10: Andy Kaner on Attention to Detail in Pool Building
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Host Brian Van Bower joins guest Andy Kaner, they emphasize the importance of meticulous planning and attention to detail in pool building. They discuss the value of both hand drawings and digital drawings in the design process, highlighting how hand drawings allow for quick adjustments and idea generation, while digital drawings facilitate communi…
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Mike Farley on Client Approach and Project Collaboration
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Host Brian Van Bower interviews Mike Farley, Elite Design Consultant at Claffey Pools, focusing on client approach and project collaboration. Farley stresses the importance of defining style and focal points early on, emphasizing the role of architecture in inspiring pool projects. He highlights the necessity of adapting to changes and integrating …
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Maria Moscato on European Design and Wellness
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Host Brian Van Bower and GENESIS co-founder Skip Phillips are joined by special guest Maria Moscato, the newly appointed GENESIS International Design & Wellness Faculty Advisor. Maria discusses her goals for GENESIS students, focusing on European/Italian design and the wellness market within the pool/spa sector. She emphasizes the importance of int…
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Feras Irikat on Storytelling through Color
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Host Brian Van Bower sits down with GENESIS Design Faculty Advisor Feras Irikat, Director of Design & Marketing at Lunada Bay Tile, to explore the intricate world of color theory and its application in design projects. They delve into the importance of understanding the project's objectives and function, considering elements like sun exposure, shad…
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Charlie Claffey on Financial Literacy and Risk Mitigation
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Host Brian Van Bower and guest Charlie Claffey, President of Claffey Pools in Southlake, TX, explore the pivotal metric of profitability in running a successful business. They stress the necessity of understanding financial performance and the importance of lead generation tracking for revenue forecasting. Charlie's advice to new pool company owner…
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Paul John Boulifard on Collaborating with Clients
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Host Brian Van Bower welcomes GENESIS Design Faculty Chair Paul John Boulifard, Architect + LEED AP, to the show. The two discuss the primary factors that shape outdoor environments. Emphasizing the importance of collaboration with clients, the conversation highlights how understanding their needs, vision, and expectations is paramount, positioning…
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Isaac Keselman on the Importance of Education and Automation
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In this episode, we catch up with Isaac Keselman, Master CBP, founder and president of Aqua Doctor. Keselman started off in the service side of the industry but found they were fequently asked by clients during service visits to solve pool problems created by other companies. They became so good at fixing problems created by other pool builders and…
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Rocky Wisley on Job Costing Unusual Jobs, and How to Keep Employees Happy
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Rocky Wisley, Master CBP, ACI Certified Nozzleman, is President at Serenity Hardscapes LLC, a full-service pool company in Arlington, TN. In this episode, Rocky talks with host Brian Van Bower about using trends and history on jobsites to keep costing on track, maintaining customer relations as the best form of marketing, and how he retains employe…
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Ed Gibbs on Building Pools and Company Culture
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Ed Gibbs, President & CEO of Gib-San Pool and Landscape Creations in Toronto, Ontario, talks with host Brian Van Bower about the importance of company culture, continuing education, and understanding clients' needs. Ed also gives insights on building pools in cold climates.
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GENESIS® Co-Founder Skip Phillips talks with Brian about his philosophies on the most important decision factors in building and designing a pool, shares some life-changing lessons learned on client projects and shares tips learned in his decades in the business. Hint: never give your clients what they ask for!…
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Episode 1.Robert Blanco talks about kids, who you shouldn't trust, and swingers.--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/backseatdrinkers/support
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