Episode 146: How One Idea for Improved Skimming Transformed into a Line of Innovative Pool Tools with Eric and Jenel Resh
Eric and Jenel Resh are the owners of Piranha Pool Products, formally known as the Smart! Company based in Temecula, CA. An industry leader among pool cleaning brands, Piranha’s products include leaf nets, poles, and brushes which are available through hundreds of wholesale distributors around the country.
Episode 145: Pricing Matrix - A Guide to Determine Your Rates with Rich Gallo of Pure Swim
In this episode, we welcome back our friend Rich Gallo who is the Founder and CEO of Pure Swim Inc., an all-inclusive concierge swimming pool maintenance and repair company based out of Valencia, CA. In today’s conversation, Rich offers nuggets of advice to build up your confidence in your business processes and, by extension, yourself as a pool professional.
Episode 144: An Introduction to Ozone with Beth Hamil of MicroPlasma Ozone Technology
Beth Hamil is the Vice President of Product Development at MicroPlasma Ozone Technologies, Inc. She has 42 years of professional experience in ozone system development, ozone applications, ozone consulting, and project management, spanning a comprehensive range of commercial and residential industries.
Episode 143: Shasta Pools - Astonishing Customers for 55 Years with Skip and Jeff Ast
In this episode, we had the opportunity to interview Skip Ast and Jeff Ast of Shasta Pools. Shasta’s commitment to excellence began in 1966 when Bob Ast founded Shasta and was soon joined by his brother Skip. Today Shasta is Arizona’s most experienced pool builder and the valley’s only Master Pools Guild member, delivering innovative outdoor environments that are built to last with Skip, his son Jeff, and grandson Skip III carrying on the family tradition.
Episode 142: PoolRx - Save on Chlorine and Save Money with Fred Schweer
Fred Schweer is the Vice President of Sales at PoolRx Worldwide, which manufactures an EPA-registered, NSF Certified, and eco-friendly mineral-based algaecide and chemical reducer. PoolRx eliminates existing algae fast, prevents algae from coming back, and lasts for up to six months.
Episode 141: Dakota Sweeney - Overcoming Adversities to Start Her Own Pool Service Business
Dakota Sweeney is the owner of Swimming Bear Pool Services, a pool service company in Hesperia/Victorville, CA. For those that have listened to the podcast for a while, you know that’s some of our old stomping grounds.
Episode 140: 15 Common Hydraulic & Plumbing Questions Answered by Justin Bowie of JMax Plumbing
In this episode, our good friend Justin Bowie of JMax Plumbing returns for his third appearance on the podcast where we pick his brain on some of the most commonly asked questions about his trade.
Episode 139: Vehicle Wraps - Maximize Your Exposure and Establish Credibility with Paul of Brandsmith & Kayne of Premier Pool Care
Since January 2014, Paul Sebastian has been the Owner of Brandsmith. Paul works closely with clients to design unique and distinguishable brands that can be encapsulated in a variety of formats, including wall graphics, banners, business cards, and—as we will focus on in this conversation—vehicle wraps.
Episode 138: Skimmer: Pool Software for the Modern Day Pool Professional with Jack Nelson & Ryan Hash
In this episode, we sit down with Skimmer’s new Chief Executive Officer Jack Nelson and Managing Consultant Ryan Hash. We discuss how their careers each led them to Skimmer and the unlimited potential that Jack saw in the pool industry and Skimmer specifically which made him and his partner pull the trigger on investing in the software.
Episode 137: The Future of Swimming - Healthy Water Meets Cutting Edge Swim School with Bob Hubbard & Mike Geyer
We discuss the Hubbard Family Swim School philosophy, the importance of water and air quality, their ideal turnover rate, the operations side of running the school, and safety standards. Mike also gives us a full breakdown of the equipment room that you don’t want to miss!
Episode 136: The LaMotte Company - A Century of Innovation with Richard LaMotte
Today’s guest takes us way back to 1919 when his company was started by his grandfather just after the Great War. He walks us through the many innovative ideas and products that the LaMotte Company has had over that time, what sparked those ideas, and the amount of work that it took to make it all happen.
Episode 135: Maximizing Program Efficiency & Team Training with Jamie Novak & Alicia Stephens
Listen in as Jamie and Alicia share the changes they have seen in the pool industry over the years, best practices for incorporating specialty chemicals into your daily maintenance routine, and their information on their NC Brands Customized Training Experience.