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In this episode, we dive into the collaboration between Pul Products, and JMax Plumbing, to design an innovative pool return solution for managing high-volume overflow in pools. We also share our hands-on experience installing a Clear Comfort dual unit system and highlight JMax's unique approach to educating sales teams on plumbing essentials. Join us as we discuss exciting projects, and reflect on working with high-profile clients who prioritize simplicity. We also explore the challenges of ...

May 12, 2024 Weekly Flash Briefing: Swimming Pools, Industry News, Business & CulturePool Chasers WebsiteSubmit News to Pool ChasersTOPICS DISCUSSEDPro Pool Inspectors limited time discountPro Pool Inspectors trainingLyon Financial loan calculatorPebble Technology New Line of Pool Finishes, PebbleQuartzEnter Pool Magazine Second Annual Green to Clean CompetitionGreen to Clean YouTube VideoHaviland Enterprises, Inc. Celebrates 90 Years of ChemistryWYBOTICS Announces Release of WYBOT C1 PRO...

Pro Pool Inspectors limited time discountPro Pool Inspectors trainingLyon Financial loan calculatorVivoAquatics Launches Water Usage Platform to Provide Critical Monitoring and Leak DetectionPool & Hot Tub Alliance Celebrates National Water Safety Month This MayGENESIS® Announces Maria Moscato As International Design & Wellness Faculty AdvisorPolaris Unleashes Lineup of Cordless Cleaners to Meet Every NeedGreen Pool Contest – Win Some Green With Pool Magazine!Pool Industry PodcastsSub...

Pro Pool Inspectors ,marketing expert, Matthew Dube highlights the significance of a comprehensive marketing approach for pool professionals, emphasizing the importance of strategic planning, consistent execution, and thorough evaluation. He stressed that setting clear business goals and understanding the target audience are essential in developing effective long-term plans. Additionally, Matt advocated for consistent marketing efforts, like running ads and engaging with customers, to build b...

Happy National Pool Opening DayJMax Plumbing & Pul ProductsSwim Lesson Legislation at Water Safety Month Kickoff EventPublic Pool Project Could Revitalize West Philly WaterfrontSinkhole at Sapulpa golf course unearths old city swimming pool2024 Summer OlympicsSwimming pools in Central Texas are cracking and draining because of 'concrete cancer'Free Aqua Webinar with Aqua Magazine & PentairPool BrainPro Pool Inspectors’ Comprehensive TrainingLyon Financial and Happy CustomersPool Indus...

Matt Horowitz highlighted the significance of continuous learning and staying updated on new products and technologies in the pool industry. Matt stressed the importance of maintaining close relationships with industry experts like Tish Dibble and Jason Hall from Pentair to stay informed about new products. Actively seeking information on upcoming products and updates ensures that he remains well-versed in the latest advancements.Matt's hands-on experience with Pentair warranty service provid...

Pool Magazine at Coverings 2024This Paintball Shooting AI Security Camera Has Pool Pros TalkingWatershape University's Construction 4113: Essential Advanced WatershapesPool Brain's New FeaturesPro Pool Inspectors’ Comprehensive TrainingRaypak's $150 Instant Rebate through April 30th, 2024Lyon FinancialPool Industry PodcastsQuote of the Week: Do not go where the path may lead, go instead where there is no path and leave a trail. -Ralph Waldo Emerson

Pool & Hot Tub Alliance Celebrating Their 5-Year AnniversaryPatent Pending Apple Watch SOS Feature Could Prevent DrowningsEarthquake in Taiwan Causes Waterfall From Rooftop Pool2024 Aqua 100Father and grandfather die after bid to rescue toddler in Gold Coast poolPool Brain New Feature - The Ability to Update Billing Settings in BulkPro Pool Inspectors two-day training courseRaypak $150 instant rebateLyon financial offers top-tier financing optionsPool Industry PodcastsBook of the Week: Di...

On this episode we interview Dennis Boyd, of Pro Pool Inspectors, about starting a pool inspection business. We discuss the importance of getting ahead of the market and becoming the go-to pool inspector in your area. Dennis explains what makes a good pool inspector, emphasizing attention to detail and the difference between routine pool service and a thorough pool inspection. Tune in to learn valuable insights on how to succeed in the pool inspection business.Connect with Pro Pool Inspectors...

POOL CHASERSSRS Distribution Announces Next Phase of Growth by Combining with The Home Depot to Better Serve Professional CustomersPentair Earns 2024 ENERGY STAR® Partner of the Year – Sustained Excellence AwardFluidra EARNS 2024 ENERGY STAR® Partner of the Year AWARDRecent Leslie’s/Harris Poll Study Shows Nearly Three-Quarters of Americans Mistakenly Assume Clear Pool Water Is Clean, Swim-Safe WaterThe Premier League stadium with a rooftop swimming poolNY Swims will deliver $150 million in g...

Landslide Damages Homes, Destroys Swimming Pool in CaliforniaWatson’s Acquires Florida Retailer Recreational WarehouseBofA Downgrades Latham Group Citing Weak Pool Construction MarketAdvertise in the next issue of Pool Magazine!Pool Brain: Open API (build your own integrations)$500 Rebate Pentair IntelliCenter Upgrade KitsAquastar Golden Ticket Giveaway at Western Pool & Spa ShowMoasure awarded top 3 best Small Organizations to work at in UKPro Pool Inspectors (Pool Inspection Software)Pr...

Thank you for tuning in to this weeks Flash Briefing. This is a weekly news update on everything related to swimming pools. Click here to submit news for the next flash briefing.Raypak $150 instant rebatePentair ringing bell at New York Stock ExchangePro Pool Inspectors Upcoming TrainingPool Brain's new Orenda Technologies IntegrationBest way to finance a pool is with Lyon FinancialAdvertise in the next issue of Pool Magazine!The Western Pool & Show in Long Beach, CAPool Industry Podcasts...

Thank you for tuning in to this weeks Flash Briefing. This is a weekly news update on everything related to swimming pools. Click here to submit news for the next flash briefing.March 03, 2024 Weekly Flash Briefing Web PageSign Up for Pro Pool Inspectors TrainingOrenda dosing calculator integration with LSI, auto-dose even more chems, control dose targets / default dose chem & moreOffer industry best financing with Lyon FinancialAdvertise in the next issue of Pool Magazine! Email info@poo...

In this episode we interview Dennis Boyd, the founder of Pro Pool Inspectors. Dennis shares his journey into the pool industry and how he became an expert in pool inspections. We discuss the importance of pool inspections and how it can be a valuable service to add to a pool business. Dennis also highlights the features of his app, which is designed to help pool professionals record data, take notes, and generate professional inspection reports.Pool ChasersNeed Pool Financing? Contact Lyon Fi...

PoolCorp Announces Investor DayThe Great Pool DebateThis Pool Was Designed Specifically For a LamborghiniPro Pool Inspectors: The Pro Pool Inspectors App is the definitive pool inspection software on the market.Lyon financial: If you're a pool builder that wants to offer industry best financing to your customers visit Lyon Financial to set up an account. March 2024 TradeshowsMarch 28 - March 30 is the Western Pool & Spa Show in Long Beach, CAPool Industry PodcastsBook of the Week: Sw...

February 17, 2024 Weekly Flash Briefing: Swimming Pools, Industry News, Business & CulturePool Chasers WebsiteInstagramFacebookYouTubeJMax Collaborating with Pul for the Pul pulcollect_LD1Celebrating 25 years of WaterShapesTwinscape Introduces Hydrofloors-ProLinePro Pool Inspectors WebsitePro Pool Inspectors TrainingLyon financial: Industry Best FinancingFeb 19-21: Southeast Pool & Spa ShowFeb 21-23: National Plasterers Council Annual ConventionFeb 23-24: Everything Under The Sun Expo...

Florida Considers Legislation Addressing Scope of Work and Recovery FundMeet the Incoming Chairman for the National Plasterers CouncilHeritage Pool Supply Group announces expansion in Minneapolis with the acquisition of Custom Distribution, Inc.Pro Pool Inspectors - Pool Inspection SoftwareLyon Financial - Industry Best Financing February 2024 Trade ShowsFeb 10-17: AOAP Professionals Annual Conference and NDPA Water Safety ConferenceFeb 14-17: Southwest Pool & Spa ShowFeb 19-21: Sout...

February 4 Flash Briefing Web PageRiverbend Sandler Pools Acquires Hauk Custom PoolsResort Will Pay Record $26 Million Settlement for Chlorine Burns in PoolOne of David Hockney’s First Pool Paintings Is Going on View for the First Time in 40 YearsLyon Financial sponsoring the K9s for WarriorsPro Pool Inspectors is the definitive pool inspection app on the market!Pro Pool TrainingSkimmer: The State of Pool Service Industry ReportFebruary 2024 Trade ShowsNew Pool Industry PodcastsQuote of the W...

Welcome to Pool Chasers Weekly Flash Briefing. The latest news in the swimming pool industry.GOT NEWS? Email poolchasers.greg@gmail.comJanuary 28 2024 Weekly Flash Briefing Web PageLyon Financial sponsoring the K9s for WarriorsPro Pool Inspectors is the definitive pool inspection app on the market!Pro Pool TrainingFlorida Swimming Pool Association (FSPA) Scores $20 Million Industry Win with Florida Department of HealthSkimmer: The State of Pool Service Industry ReportPool Owners Face Costly C...

Welcome to January 21st Flash Briefing. If you have some exciting news you would like to share with us you can email poolchasers.greg@gmail.com Lyon FinancialPool MagazinePool BrainPebble TechnologyPHTAWatershape UniversityHaywardPEPJan 22-25 World of ConcreteJan 23-25 The Pool & Spa ShowPool Chasers PodcastPoolside Perspectives PodcastPool Guy Podcast ShowThe Deep End Pool PodcastPool Nation PodcastTalking PoolsQuote of the Week: “A year from now you may wish you had started today.”...

Lyon Financial January 2024 Trade ShowsJan 16-18 Mid America Pool Spa & Outdoor Living ShowJan 18-20 Desert Pool & Spa ShowJan 22-25 World of ConcreteJan 23-25 The Pool & Spa ShowPool Industry PodcastsPool Chasers Podcast:Episode 267: The Art of Selling Pools: Sales Team Full Support & Trusting Sub-Contractors with Blue Haven Pools CEO, Ryan RipleyPool Magazine Podcast:Two Hot New Tenjam Products You’ll See Poolside This SummerPool Magazine Builder Profile: Thomas Pools &...

This episode features a detailed conversation with Ryan Ripley, CEO of Blue Haven Pools. Ryan shares his extensive experience in the pool industry, beginning with his early days in Phoenix and his various roles at Blue Haven. He discusses the evolution of his career, the challenges and opportunities in the pool industry, and his transition to CEO. Ryan also talks about Blue Haven's national presence, technological advancements in the industry, and his insights into improving underperforming o...

Swimming Pool Industry NewsPool Bains Routing & SchedulingLyon Financial at the Southwest Pool & Spa Show. Booth 419Episode 266: How Swimming Pool Financing Works & How to get the Lowest Rates + Longest Terms for the Lowest Payment Possible with Lyon Financial PHTA & Genesis D265: Master Designer Methods with Kirk Bianchi January 8, at 6 p.m. ET.Pool Pro InspectorsJanuary 2024 Trade ShowsJan 16-18 Mid America Pool Spa & Outdoor Living ShowJan 18-20 Desert Pool & S...

In this episode of the Pool Chasers podcast, host Greg Villafana engages in an insightful discussion with Carla Barrera and Jessica Wood from Lyon Financial, exploring the nuanced world of pool financing. The conversation covers a range of topics, including the differences between secured and unsecured loans, the typical costs involved in pool installation, and the impact of credit scores on financing options. Carla and Jessica emphasize the importance of choosing the right pool contractor, d...

[00:29] Pool Brain: Manage Multiple Bodies of water [00:49] Lyon financial: Best Swimming Pool Financing[01:25] Pool Magazine: The Pool & Spa Show in Atlantic City Booth 3203[01:50] JMax Plumbing: 2023 Awards Ceremony [02:41] AquaStar: Free Aqua Webinar December 19[03:10] PEP: Desert Golf Tournament at Desert Willow Golf Resort in Palm Desert California [03:30] Raypak: Elevation Tour [03:47] NPT: New Mesa, AZ Location[04:14] Aquareader: Floating Book/Tablet Caddy for B...

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Pool Brain: Route profit reportLyon Financial: Pool builder sign upPool Magazine: Booth 3203 at The Pool & Spa ShowAquaStar: Optimizing VS Pumps Webinar Dec, 19Tankproof: Gumbo Nite Fundraiser Dec, 6th Austin, TXWatershape University: Major Renovations in Atlantic City on Sunday, January 21PEP: Christmas Toy Drive December 7thForm Smart Swim Goggles: The only goggle with an Augmented RealityKanga Loaders: New Kanga 220 compact mini loaderZadro: Large Towel Warmer BucketAquaview Glass Pool...

November 26th Weekly Flash Briefing: Swimming Pools, Industry News, Business & Culture. Topics Discussed: Pal Lighting: Introducing the Inverter Heat PumpPool Brain: View route stop duration times on a graph Lyon Financial: Lock in 2023 pool prices PHTA: PHTA Economic Impact StudyFluidra: Fluidra Pro Academy in-person training classesSCP: New Mesa, AZ Location. Superstition Springs Branch 644Twinscape: Introducing Hydrofloors StreamlinePiscina & Wellness Barcelona ...

We recently attended the International Pool Spa Patio Expo in Las Vegas, NV. Lots of new and exciting things happening in the swimming pool industry. It was great seeing new old friends along with all of the new innovations and push for education.

00:29 Pool Magazine 2024 Media Kit00:55 Lyon Financial Pool Loan Calculator01:17 Pool Brain Equipment Tracking Feature02:22 Hasa Cold Water Can Make Your Pool More Aggressive02:40 Blue Square Manufacturing Removing the Need to Pull a Light Cord03:24 Clear Comfort Leading AOP Pool Treatment System03:42 Natural Chemistry Free Online Training04:16 Taylor Technologies complete line of test strips for the pool professional04:45 Moasure One is a Motion-Based Measuring Device, Making Difficult Measu...

Today we’re sitting down with Fluidra’s Senior Product Manager Steve Jones to explore the Jandy SpeedSet Pump Controller and new lineup of swimming pool pumps. With growing calls for a highly customizable and automation-friendly pump controller, Jandy went all-in on creating a world-class product that broke new ground in the pump industry. In designing the SpeedSet, Jandy fixed the two most common complaints by servicers: a display that was too cheap and tiny, and a confusing menu that was te...

October 22nd Weekly Flash Briefing Web PageBlue Square Manufacturing: Removing the need to pull a light cordClear Comfort: Leading AOP pool treatment systemNatural Chemistry: Specialty chemicals & free virtual trainingTaylor Technologies: Professional test stripsPool Brain: 2023 PSP/EXPO Las VegasMoasure ONE: Making difficult measuring easyRayPak: World Waterpark Association Symposium & TradeshowPHTA: New reports availableBullfrog Spas: The new S200 is fully equippedBreeo: The X Serie...

We start our build series with new clients, existing clients and setting expectations. Our build series guest is Ben Lasseter of Design Ecology in Austin, TX. They are an award-winning landscape architecture and luxury pool design/build firm with an incredible reputation. Sponsored by: Lyon Financial can help you sell more pools by offering your customers the industry’s best financing options! Call 877-754-5966 or visit www.lyonfinancial.net today![00:01:08] The importance of understanding ho...

[00:00:31] Pool Brain: Pool Brain at Las Vegas PSP Expo[00:00:49] Pool Magazine: 10 Ways to Throw The Ultimate Halloween Party in the Privacy of Your Own Backyard[00:01:22] Lyon Financial: Upcoming Pool Financing 101 Podcast Episode[00:01:51] Jandy: The Jandy SpeedSet Controller[00:02:48] Island Stone: Sukabumi Select[00:03:49] Raypak: Did you know? New Crosswind V Heat Pump Pool Heater[00:04:38] Hasa: Phoenix Event - Pool Chemistry Certified Residential Course[00:05:00] Luxury Pools + Outdoo...

Nick Gray is an entrepreneur and best-selling author living in Austin, Texas. Nick is the author of The 2-Hour Cocktail Party, a step-by-step handbook that teaches you how to build big relationships by hosting small gatherings. He’s been featured in The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, and New York Magazine called him a host of “culturally significant parties.”In this episode we discuss topics from his book starting with why people should host a cocktail party and the benefits that co...

Welcome to our first Flash Briefing! Each week we will share updates from various brands & people in the swimming pool industry along with resources we think would be helpful and maybe even a little fun and inspiration. If you have some upcoming exciting news. You can email me at poolchasers.greg@gmail.com or visit https://www.poolchasers.com/ [00:45] Pool Brain: NPP Chooses Pool Brain to Optimize Operations At All Branches Nationwide [01:34] Pool Magazine: Pool Magazine will be...

Brittany Duncan, an associate landscape architect at Design Ecology, shares her experiences and insights in the world of landscape architecture and luxury pool design/build in Austin, TX. Topics Discussed:03:45: About Brittany Duncan05:51: Brittany's role at Design Ecology07:56: About landscape architecture and what separates it from other landscape design roles08:57: Things taken into consideration when designing a project15:43: Working with high-end clients in Austin20:01: Juggling mul...

Andy Everleigh is second generation CEO of Environmental Pools located in Chelmsford Massachusetts. Environmental Pools ranks nationally amongst the top 50 pool builders in the country, along with receiving numerous awards over the years. Andy Everleigh Jr. started working for the company at a young age and joined the staff full time upon graduating from Suffolk University with a Business Management degree. He has been a vital part of the company’s growth over the past 15 years. Andy’s focus ...

In this episode we talk with Fluidra’s Vice President of Marketing, Brad Parker and Vice President of Engineering Product Development, Mark Baukman to discuss sustainability and the actions they are taking now and for the future.Fluidra’s philosophy and approach to sustainability is dual-faceted: environmental responsibility and long-term business viability. They are committed to reducing an environmental impact in every community they operate in, aligning with ethical practices. Second, they...

Finally, a slide for the swimming pool we can be proud of! In this episode we talk with Splinterworks co-founder, Miles Hartwell located in Bath, United Kingdom.Miles shares the story of how Splinterworks went from creating furniture to designing unique pool slides and other innovative structures. They discuss their unexpected ideas, such as a hammock bath and a swimming pool slide, and how their passion for creating fun and cool designs led them to where they are today. Tune in to learn more...

In this episode we are joined by CPA Joshua Hayes to discuss the tax side of selling a business. Joshua, with 30 years of experience in tax, specializes in transaction advisory services, particularly in the M&A space. He shares his insights on helping business owners efficiently sell their companies and navigate the unique tax structures involved in these transactions. Tune in to learn more about the importance of using standardized financial rules and the value of expert tax guidance whe...

In this casual episode, we chat with our good friend Kayne Zamorano, the visionary founder of Premier Pool Care and Premier Pool Co. in Phoenix, Arizona. Kayne tbrings us up to speed on his journey of balancing pool maintenance, construction, and product innovation. His evolution from pool service to construction was ignited by frustrations over servicing luxury pools that were lacking appropriate equipment or care. As he stepped into the construction world, he quickly mastered the nuances of...

In this episode, Megan Kendrick joins us to discuss Pool Pro Magazine July/August 2023 issue. The main focus of this issue is placed on the challenges faced by the pool industry during the busy summer season. We discuss the physical and mental toll that the industry takes on professionals and share insights on how to protect one's mental health during this demanding period. The cover features Spartan Pool & Patio located in Norman, Oklahoma. This issue is packed with quality articles incl...

In this episode we are are joined by special guests Garth Stevens and Buzz Giz. Garth, a corporate attorney specializing in mergers and acquisitions, shares insights and advice on the complex process of selling a business. Listeners can expect to learn about the challenges, emotional aspects, and importance of staying focused throughout the negotiation and documentation stages. We are also joined by returning guest Buzz Ghiz. When Buzz decided to sell Paddock Pools in 2004 he hired Snell &amp...

This episode features a conversation with Alex King and Dwayne May from King Technology, a company specializing in pool chemicals and proprietary mineral technology. They explain how their technology helps sanitize water and use less chemicals, and also talks about their EPA registration as a disinfectant. The company has been in business for 45 years. They discuss the differences between their mineral technology and other minerals on the market, and how they focus on prevention rather than p...

Greg and Justin sit down with Benjamin Lasseter of Design Ecology, an award-winning landscape architecture and luxury pool design/build firm based in Austin, Texas.Listen in as Ben gives his thoughts on the state of the pool building space in Austin. He runs through his pool building process, from the design phase to the specialized trades that come in, and his passion for incorporating water elements into his designs.Ben also discusses his journey from graduating with a political science deg...

Greg and Justin sit down with Sarah Teveldal of FlashPool Productions, an underwater photography and video production company, at the stunning Commodore Perry Estate in Austin, Texas.FlashPool productions offers underwater photography and video services worldwide for private and commercial clients, pool builders, swimwear brands, and much more. Sarah shares her remarkable journey from her beginnings in South Dakota to finding her passion for underwater photography in Australia, and how s...

Greg sits down with Megan Kendrick to talk about the May/June 2023 issue of PoolPro Magazine!Megan shares her excitement for this issue’s Power Women feature, as well as its cover featuring Horn Family Pools’ Jeanette Horn.She also talks about featuring Dustin Anderson, CEO of Precision Aquatics, to offer readers a look behind the curtain of a commercial service company.The latest issue touches on the developing discussion around building pools with insulated concrete form (ICF), and includes...

Sarah Herring currently works for Innovative Pool Trades managing the shotcrete division.After serving 2 1/2 years in prison she worked as a CSR for one of the largest pool builders in the valley, Mossman Brothers Pools. While working for Mossman she developed many skills and undertook tasks that would make her the go-to person for customers and sub-contractors. After years of continued commitment she decided to move on.During her time at Mossman, Sarah created a reputation for doing whatever...

Greg, Justin, and Mike sit down with Gordon Ly. He is the founder of Ly Visuals, a Scottsdale based creative agency specializing in scroll stopping video and photo content tailor-made for local small businesses and global e-commerce brands alike.Gordon got his start in the world of business with an active apparel company he launched out of his passion for health and fitness. That experience brought with it a ton of lessons that Gordon carried over into his creative agency.Listen in as Gordon ...

Greg and Justin sit down with Ryan Werlich, VP of Operations at Rain Deck, a company that produces residential and commercial splash pad/park products.Before getting into pools, Ryan was in the real estate space. It was in 2012, during the subprime mortgage crisis, when he got into the pool industry by “accident” after reconnecting with old church missionary friends, who proposed that they do business together.Listen in as Ryan breaks down the construction of splash pads, both on the resident...

Greg and Justin sit down with Ryan West, President of Leak Science, a veteran-owned company which specializes in swimming pool leak detection and pool restoration.Ryan got his start in the pool business after leaving the U.S. Navy. Beginning with a small route of pools, he quickly grew his company to over 300 client accounts. After a successful run in pool service management, Ryan sold his business and switched his focus exclusively to repair work.Following leak detection training, Ryan opene...

Greg chats with Meagan Kendrick of PoolPro Magazine to talk about this year’s 30 Under 40, whose annual selection of winners are featured in the magazine’s November/December issue.The 30 Under 40 is one of the magazine’s most exclusive features, highlighting young industry up-and-comers from a variety of fields, from manufacturing to retail to plaster. Not to mention, it’s a great promotional tool for business owners as well as those looking to reach the next level in their career!Nominations...

Greg and Justin sit down with AJ Grucky, Manufacturer Representative of Blake Sales Associates, which offers pool and spa manufacturers a multi-level, multi-dimensional sales and marketing program.AJ got his start in the swimming pool and spa industry in January 2010 as a Manager for POOL Corporation. He left wholesale distribution in 2017 to pursue a sales and education career with NC Brands until he joined Blake Sales in early 2021.Listen in as AJ takes us down memory lane, reflecting not o...

Greg and Justin sit down with JMax General Manager Mike Rynne.The three look back on their recent experience at the Western Pool and Spa Show in Long Beach and compare the event with the Vegas trade show, discuss the changes they want to see when it comes to pool cleaning tech, and talk about the most exciting new products revealed at the recent show.They vent their frustrations around A&A’s logistical issues and general lack of attention around customer experience and feedback, and offer...

Greg and Justin sit down with Lewis “Buzz” Ghiz, Former Owner of Paramount Pool & Spa Systems. The Phoenix-area pool and spa equipment manufacturer was started by Buzz’s father George in 1964 as a research-and-development arm to builder-retailer Paddock Pools.Buzz, alongside his brothers David and Edward, took over both companies once George stepped down, and, in 2005, decided to sell Paddock Pools to be able to put all their energies into developing Paramount.In 2017, Buzz heavily delibe...

Greg and Justin sit down with Dan Waters, Owner and Principal at Creative Environments, which provides pool, spa, landscape design, and construction services in Phoenix.With over 33 years of design and landscape construction experience, Dan has worked on the design and development of landscaping for model home parks for Toll Brothers, Pulte Homes, Del Webb, Jackson Properties, and Engle Homes.Dan co-founded and helped to build Creative Environments from $700,000 in revenues to over $50 millio...

Pool Pro Magazine March/April 2023 issue is officially out! Grab a copy or two the next time you stop to pickup supplies from SCP or Superior.In this episode Megan Kendrick discusses the early feedback of the March/April issue from readers and folks featured in the magazine.Writing is an essential skill for all businesses. We thought it would be a good idea to ask somebody with a Masters Degree in Journalism a few questions on how to write better. Megan gives some great tips and resources to ...

Greg and Justin sit down with Rick Chafey, co-owner of Red Rock Contractors. Founded in 1998, Red Rock has quickly grown into one of the nation’s leading custom building, pool, water feature, and landscape design-build contractors.At the tail-end of his high school years and throughout his college years, Rick worked as an Electrical Superintendent for a commercial/industrial electrical contractor. He worked his way up to a Home Building Superintendent for one of the nation’s largest homebuild...

We had the honor of chatting with Mike Rynne. This is an incredible human being that has given all his time and effort to every company he has ever worked for including JMax. Mike has been involved in the pool industry since 1994, with roles in retail, service, remodeling, and new pool construction. Before taking on a leadership role at JMax alongside Justin, he built a career at Paddock Pools for over 15 years.Listen in as Mike goes down memory lane, reflecting on the ups and downs in b...

Greg sits down with Megan Kendrick to talk about the March/April 2023 issue of PoolPro Magazine!Megan looks back at the recently concluded 2023 Pool and Spa Show in Atlantic City and talks about the cold tubs featured for the first time at the event.Megan then explains why she decided to shake things up in the March/April issue of PoolPro magazine with a feature on the economics of the chlorine shortage of the past couple of years.The latest issue also includes a big article on the ins-and-ou...

We sit down with Adam Beech, President of Pool Brain, an all-in-one online platform designed to streamline your medium-to-large pool company.Adam got his start in the pool industry in 2007 when he and a friend bought a 60+ pool route, and promptly proceeded to lose all of those pools not long after! Undeterred, they eventually grew their business to roughly 35 trucks by 2013.At that point, they hit a wall preventing them from scaling further, forcing them to think outside the box regarding ho...

Greg talks with Megan Kendrick to talk about the January/February 2023 issue of PoolPro Magazine!Megan shares why the latest issue of the magazine puts a spotlight on the underrepresented topic of pool plaster.She runs through other notable stories covered in the January/February issue, including the most important industry-related events and seminars like the Atlantic City Pool & Spa Show from January 24-26.Finally, Megan talks about the not-as-well-known lucrative potential in the hot t...

Today, we sit down with Thurman and Torrence Thomas of Tankproof, a nonprofit that gives free, accessible swimming lessons to youth in under-served communities.From providing quality swim instruction to feeding hundreds on their neighborhood food routes, Tankproof have had the opportunity to impact multiple cities nationwide since their founding in 2011 in Baton Rouge.Listen in as the twins reflect on how Tankproof evolved out of an urge to use their (then) small platform as musicians to prov...

Today, we sit down with Jennifer Kourouglos and Samantha Moore of real estate listing company AZ Luxury Home Group and the brokerage Launch Real Estate. Since partnering eight years prior, their business has grown from solely doing resale for buyers and sellers to representing builders and developers. They have also recently started buying and flipping their own properties together.Listen in as we discuss the unfortunate misconceptions that so many aspiring realtors pick up in a modern societ...

Greg kicks off 2023 with an introduction to Pool Chasers’ newest co-host (and popular recurring guest on the show), Justin Bowie, President at JMax Companies! We start the conversation going down memory lane as Justin recalls his early days in the trades and, later on, getting his start in the pool industry from the very bottom as a plumber. An entrepreneur to the core, he took over his employer’s company six years in, then started his own company sometime after. Justin says that what separat...

Episode Summary: In this episode, we recap all the full-length episodes that came out in 2022. We have had another amazing year on the Pool Chasers Podcast, got past most pandemic-related challenges, and reached over 400,000 downloads! To our awesome guests, thank you for sharing your valuable time to record with us and sharing your knowledge with the industry. To our sponsors and Patreon supporters, we thank you for supporting us, without your financial support, we cou...

Episode Summary: Today’s special episode is the December edition of our “News & Notes” series, in partnership with PoolPro Magazine. After touching on the most interesting pool-related news of the month, Megan goes over this year’s PHTA awardees before updating us on the latest product releases and upcoming trade shows! Finally, we talk about PoolPro’s latest article on creating a succession plan for your business, “Moving On”, written by Seraine Page. Her...

Episode Summary: Today we share a LIVE panel discussion from the 2022 International Pool, Spa, and Patio Expo with the BIG 3 consolidation experts in the industry. In this conversation, Megan Kendrick of Pool Pro Magazine moderates a panel consisting of Augusto Titarelli (CEO at National Pool Partners) Gary Crayton (Executive Chairman at Pool Troopers) Fraser Ramseyer (Founder & CEO at SPS PoolCare) Hal Denbar (President at National Pool Partners) Wendy Parker (Business D...

Episode Summary: Today we share a LIVE panel discussion from the 2022 International Pool, Spa, and Patio Expo with our friends at NPP. National Pool Partners. Officially launched in January 2021, the multi-regional pool service company has changed the game by partnering with local businesses to provide them with the scale and resources of a national enterprise to better serve their customers, teammates, and partners. In this conversation, Tyler moderates a panel of experience...

Episode Summary: Today’s special episode is the November edition of our “News & Notes” series, in partnership with PoolPro Magazine. After touching on the most interesting pool-related news of the month, Megan goes over a few major local industry announcements as well as notable pool industry awardees, including three individuals highlighted in PoolPro’s very own 30 Under 40. Here’s a Glimpse of What You’ll Learn: 02:47 - Pool News Stories 0...

Episode Summary: Today, we sit down with Carl Spinnler, the former owner of BluTex, a West Houston-based residential swimming pool maintenance and repair company based in West Houston established in 2012. Carl got his “start” in the industry when he got his first job as a lifeguard at the age of 15, after which he began doing winter maintenance for local commercial pools. A friend eventually reached out to Carl to clean his pool. A decade later, that friend remained a custom...

Episode Summary: Today, we sit down with Justin Reyes and Gavin Chaze of Raypak Pool & Spa, the world’s leading manufacturer of copper finned boilers and heaters and, since 1953, the industry standard for pool heating technology. Justin is the company’s Associate Marketing Manager while Gavin serves as Regional Sales Manager for California. Raypak’s state-of- the-art Oxnard facility prepares the company to meet ever-increasing demands as the company continues to grow. The...

Episode Summary: Today, we sit down with Brandon Stephenson, Co-Founder and Program Director at DIY Pools and Spas, a family-run company founded over four decades ago by Brandon’s father Mike Stephenson. DIY was created to give families a better and more affordable alternative to hiring a pool company. They offer 3D design, plans, step-by-step coaching, and all the resources you need for “Do It Yourself” pool construction. Brandon has studied online business developm...

Episode Summary: Today, we sit down with Eric Knight, a sales and marketing leader for Orenda, a company which offers a line of eco-friendly water treatments. Orenda also provides free industry-leading tools to pool professionals such as The Orenda Calculator™, and educational resources like Orenda Academy™ and the Rule Your Pool Podcast. Listen in as Eric discusses what he has learned from hosting the “Rule Your Pool’ podcast and the importance of approaching water treatment...

Episode Summary: Today’s special episode is the October edition of our “News & Notes” series, in partnership with Pool Pro Magazine. After touching on the most interesting pool-related news of the month, Megan talks about a local merger followed by a list of new product releases by various pool companies. She then highlights this month’s industry movers and shakers. Finally, Megan shares Pool Pro Mag’s eye-opening article “Cleaning Versus Disinfecting - Knowing th...

Episode Summary: Today, we sit down with Harry Geller, former Co-Owner of Magnolia Pool and Spa and NPP’s Vice President of Human Resources. After sharing his experience in dealing with the fallout of Hurricane Ian, along with giving some pointers on keeping your pool (and yourself) safe during extreme weather events, Harry dives into the topic of today’s episode: employee engagement. Harry gives some alarming statistics showing that only 33% of workers across the U....

Episode Summary: Today, we sit down with AQUA Magazine editors Abigail Carpenter and Scott Webb. The pair discuss the story behind the magazine as well as their upcoming AQUA Live Trade Show taking place this October 5-7, 2022 at the Charlotte Convention Center in Charlotte, N.C. Abigail and Scott explain that the trade show is “obvious natural extension” of AQUA’s commitment to bettering the pool space via education. They tell us to expect 45 exciting seminars and ro...

Episode Summary: Today, we sit down once again with AquaStar Pool Products COO Todd Pieri and Director of Science and Compliance Steve Barnes. In our previous conversation, Todd and Steve gave us a deep dive into their newly launched Pipeline Filters and how its intuitive design sets it apart from the competition. Today, they do the same with another new product, their Pipeline Pumps. Listen in as Todd and Steve explain how two years of development has resulted in a p...

Episode Summary: Today’s special episode is the September edition of our “News & Notes” series, in partnership with Pool Pro Magazine. After touching on the most interesting pool-related news of the month, Megan talks about market expansion plans by various well-known companies, as well as upcoming trade shows and how to vote for the Pool Nation Award ’ 30 Under 40 rookie of the year this year. She then highlights this month’s industry movers and shakers. Finally,...

Episode Summary: Today, we sit down with Danny Wang of DW Design & Build, a firm based in Orange County and Los Angeles. Danny was born and raised in Taiwan and came to the U.S. at ten years old. In his teenage years, he developed an appreciation for the trades doing odd jobs for his father, who owned a landscaping business. Today, Danny has over 15 years of experience in the world of design. Listen in as Danny reflects on his journey as an immigrant and self-mad...

Episode Summary: Today, we sit down once again with Chad Christensen the Group Vice President of Wholesale at Leslie’s. Listen in as Chad breaks down the three main pillars that Leslie aims to be for the pool trade professional: to help them save time, to save money, and to serve as a valuable resource. That convenience lies in the fact that Leslie’s now has over 915 retail stores, 50 pro stores, and over 17 commercial centers. As Chad proudly says, “We are where the pool rou...

Episode Summary: Today’s special episode is the August edition of our “News & Notes” series, in partnership with Pool Pro Magazine. After touching on the most interesting pool-related news of the month, Megan gives her thoughts on Q2 earnings reports and other industry news. She then highlights this month’s new products. Finally, Megan shares Pool Pro Mag’s newest article “Small Solutions”, which tells the story of precast concrete pools and plunge pools increasin...

Episode Summary: Today, we sit down once again with Skimmer CEO Jack Nelson and Bryce Sirrine of Beyond Pool Cleaning and Sun Pool and Patio and brand ambassador for Skimmer. Listen in as our guests talk about their experiences in navigating common roadblocks and barriers to growing your business, whether you run a one-man-show or a large company. They break the journey down to the very beginning as you work your way up to 100 accounts, then 250, followed by 400, and finally ...

Episode Summary: In this edition of Business Tip of the Month, we’re joined by Laura Dunbar, Co-Founder of Patriot Pool & Spa alongside her husband Hal. Listen in as Laura shares her hiring best practices. She explains why the best way to make a good impression on candidates is not only to have them prove themselves as a fit for the role, but also for you to prove why your company is a fit for their career goals. She gives her thoughts on streamlining your hiring ...

Episode Summary: Today, we speak with Steve Crowley, President of Crowley Pool Service. Steve initially did not choose to work in the pool industry; yet, 15 years later, he has achieved considerable success throughout his career and holds many certifications and awards including being featured as Pool Pro Magazine’s 30-under-40 Pool Industry Leaders. Through the years Crowley Pool Service has grown into one of the area’s largest pool service companies. It offers a wide variet...

Episode Summary: Today’s special episode is the July edition of our “News & Notes” series, in partnership with Pool Pro Magazine. After touching on the most interesting pool-related news of the month, Megan gives her thoughts on today’s turbulent stock market and what it could all mean for the pool space moving forward. She then highlights this month’s industry movers and shakers. Finally, Megan shares Pool Pro Mag’s newest article “Playing the Long Game”, which t...

Episode Summary: Today, we sit down with Aaron Witt, CEO of BuildWitt, a media, and software company dedicated to telling stories of life in the dirt world. Aaron believes that construction and the trades as a whole can be—and are—as exciting as sports if only more people knew the stories behind the people in the industry. He has dedicated his career to telling those stories in an insightful and engaging way. He describes infrastructure development as fundamental to s...

Episode Summary: In this edition of Business Tip of the Month, we’re joined by NPP’s Regional Director Of Operations for Texas Justin Gormley. Listen in as Justin discusses why it’s so important for every leader within an organization to ensure workplace safety and why this subject is often taken for granted despite how fundamental it is to any business. He speaks on identifying workplace safety hazards, creating safety policies, and training your team to adhere to these safe...

Episode Summary: Today, we once again speak with Rich Gallo, the Founder and CEO of Pure Swim Inc., a second-generation swimming pool maintenance and repair company based out of Valencia, CA. As we emerge from the pandemic, Rich looks back on how Pure Swim was able to continue to thrive in spite of the many challenges that the last two years presented. He also talks about changes across the industry in general, such as the explosion of demand for pools as the work-from-home c...

Episode Summary: Today’s special episode is the June edition of our “News & Notes” series, in partnership with Pool Pro Magazine. After touching on the most interesting pool-related news of the month, Megan goes over recent industry news and the first quarter annual reports for Fluidra and Latham. Finally, Megan shares Pool Pro Mag’s newest article by Katie Crysdale, “End-Capping the Pool Experience”. Topics Discussed: 03:13 - Madison Pool Equipm...

Episode Summary: In this edition of Business Tip of the Month, we’re joined by NPP’s President of Texas Hal Denbar. Listen in as Hal breaks down the important but often misunderstood distinction between making a profit and paying yourself as a business owner. He also explains the advantages of having an accountant and how to build a healthy pool business using the profit-first model. Topics Discussed: 01:14 - Defining the problem 02:37 - Profi...

Episode Summary: Today, we sit down once again with AquaStar Pool Products COO Todd Pieri and Director of Science and Compliance Steve Barnes. Founded in 2000, AquaStar grew to become a vertically-integrated company that offers a variety of products such as spa jets and fittings, skimmers, ozonators, chlorinators, cleaners, and—as we talk about at length in today’s episode—pipeline filters. Our guests reveal what sets AquaStar’s filters apart from the competition, out...

Episode Summary: Today, we speak with Jody Underhill of Rapid Hire Pro, a digital marketing agency that focuses solely on recruiting for home service companies. Jody discusses the unique challenge of getting your ad seen, encouraging business owners to take care in making sure that the ad is visible across all relevant high-traffic platforms. As he explains, Rapid Hire Pro’s nurture sequence offers a frictionless experience to job seekers who click on their ads, helping them ...

Episode Summary: Today’s special episode is the May edition of our “News & Notes” series, in partnership with Pool Pro Magazine. After touching on the most interesting pool-related news of the month, Megan goes over recent industry news and the first quarter annual report. Finally, Megan calls for new faces to be featured on Pool Pro Mag’s 30 Under 40 and talks about their new story, “Safety is Always in Season”. Topics Discussed: 05:59 - Jury a...

Episode Summary: Today, we speak with Nick Ghiz and Jim Goettl of PUL Products. Nick and Jim have a clear passion for and purpose to what they do, both being sons of successful men in the pool business: Nick (son of Lewis “Buzz” Ghiz) hails from a generation of keen entrepreneurs while Jim comes from a line of highly creative product developers and innovators (his father John has over 100 patents in the pool industry). The pair do a deep dive into the disruptive produ...

Episode Summary: In this edition of Business Tip of the Month, we’re joined by Harry Geller, former Co-Owner of Magnolia Pool and Spa and current Vice President of Human Resources for National Pool Partners. Listen in as Harry describes the different elements that make up company culture and how to optimize yours in order to cultivate a sense of belonging among your team members. He also shares how to properly and continuously communicate culture to your employees, ev...

Episode Summary: Today, we bring together Skimmer’s marketing head Kevin Embree, Riptide Pool Vacuum System’s co-founders David Sargent and Matt Lopez, Primate Pool Tools’ co-founder Joe DiAnna Jr, and Piranha Pool Products’ owner Eric Resh. We discuss the newly co-branded Tools of Modern Pool Professionals which brings all of our guests together through their innovative technologies in the world of swimming pools. Determined to modernize the industry, Kevin had the idea to h...