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Read more about the article Technical Bulletin: Aluminum Sulfate Chemical Reduction of Cyanuric Acid

Technical Bulletin: Aluminum Sulfate Chemical Reduction of Cyanuric Acid

  • Post author:Rudy
  • Post published:October 15, 2025
  • Post category:Pool News

Chemical Reduction of Cyanuric Acid in Swimming Pools Using Aluminum Sulfate- from the published research and field methods of Rudy Stankowitz, with independent confirmations from Service Industry News, PoolSharkH2O, and…

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Read more about the article Rich Gallo: We’ll bend over backward for our customers. We’re just not going to bend over forward.

Rich Gallo: We’ll bend over backward for our customers. We’re just not going to bend over forward.

  • Post author:Rudy
  • Post published:October 12, 2025
  • Post category:Pool News

From rolling a Bobcat at 14 to building Los Angeles’ most concierge-level pool company, Pure Swim’s founder, Rich Gallo, has a mantra: bend over backward for people—and teach them to…

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Read more about the article Tim Bolden: From Navy Life in Guam to Poolside Royalty in Atlanta

Tim Bolden: From Navy Life in Guam to Poolside Royalty in Atlanta

  • Post author:Rudy
  • Post published:October 5, 2025
  • Post category:Pool News

  When you meet Tim Bolden, owner of The Pool Butler in Atlanta, you quickly realize this isn’t just another guy running a service company. He’s a Navy veteran, a…

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Read more about the article Technical Bulletin: Sodium Carbonate vs. Sodium Bicarbonate

Technical Bulletin: Sodium Carbonate vs. Sodium Bicarbonate

  • Post author:Rudy
  • Post published:September 30, 2025
  • Post category:Pool News

Sodium Carbonate (Soda Ash) vs. Sodium Bicarbonate (Baking Soda) in Swimming Pool Treatment Author: Compiled from research and field guidance by Rudy Stankowitz Purpose & Scope This bulletin consolidates Rudy…

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Read more about the article From Scared of Water to Saving It: Kevin Post’s Floating-Pool Vision—and the People He’s Lifting Along the Way

From Scared of Water to Saving It: Kevin Post’s Floating-Pool Vision—and the People He’s Lifting Along the Way

  • Post author:Rudy
  • Post published:September 21, 2025
  • Post category:Talking Pools Podcast

As a little boy, Kevin Post wouldn’t even put his face in the water. After his family moved to Texas, his mom signed him up for swim team because there…

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Read more about the article Technical Bulletin: Hackberry Aphid Impact on Swimming Pools

Technical Bulletin: Hackberry Aphid Impact on Swimming Pools

  • Post author:Rudy
  • Post published:September 17, 2025
  • Post category:Water Quality

Hackberry Aphid (Asian Woolly Hackberry Aphid) Infestations and Their Impact on Swimming Pools Based on research by Rudy Stankowitz Hackberry trees (Celtis spp.) are common in many yards, but they…

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Read more about the article Sweet Tea & Pool Chemistry: Why Atlanta’s Maddy Vandiver is Redefining Mentorship

Sweet Tea & Pool Chemistry: Why Atlanta’s Maddy Vandiver is Redefining Mentorship

  • Post author:Rudy
  • Post published:September 14, 2025
  • Post category:Talking Pools Podcast

From lifeguard stands to one of the largest pool companies in Georgia, this rising leader proves that mentorship isn’t about control—it’s about connection. Redefining Mentorship. When Maddy Vandiver’s mom first…

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Read more about the article Technical Bulletin Black Algae

Technical Bulletin Black Algae

  • Post author:Rudy
  • Post published:September 12, 2025
  • Post category:Algae

This Technical Bulletin Black Algae is intended for professional pool service technicians. It assumes a workingknowledge of pool water chemistry, algae identification, and treatment practices.Introduction For decades, black algae has…

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Read more about the article Reflect on Patriot Day: The 9/11 Memorial Pools

Reflect on Patriot Day: The 9/11 Memorial Pools

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  • Post published:September 11, 2025
  • Post category:Swimming Pool News

On a September morning nearly a generation ago, America’s soul was tested. Fire and smoke rose over Manhattan, heartbreak and loss reverberated across the nation, and nearly 3,000 lives—office workers,…

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Read more about the article Technical Field Guide: Mustard Algae (Diatoms)

Technical Field Guide: Mustard Algae (Diatoms)

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  • Post published:September 6, 2025
  • Post category:Algae/Pool News

Mustard Algae (Diatoms) – Prevention and Cleanup Responding to the EPA Sodium Bromide Ban For Pool Pro Use Only: This guide is written specifically for professional pool service technicians. It…

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Talking Pools Podcast
Talking Pools Podcast

If you’ve ever stared at a test kit like it personally insulted your family… welcome home.

Talking Pools Podcast is the pool industry’s “pull up a chair” show—part shop talk, part field manual, part therapy session—built for people who actually live on pool decks: commercial operators, service techs, builders, facility managers, and anyone responsible for water that can’t afford to go sideways. The network was created to level up the pool industry with real-world conversations on water chemistry, filtration, troubleshooting, construction, safety, and the business side of keeping pools open and budgets intact. 

Here’s the hook: it’s not theory-first. It’s experience-first—a roster of seasoned pros (with 250+ years of combined “been there, fixed that” wisdom) turning complicated problems into practical moves you can use the same day.  And it’s not one voice, one vibe, one corner of the industry: it’s a network of shows designed to reflect how diverse this work really is—different regions, different specialties, different personalities. 

Also worth saying out loud: women aren’t “special guests” here—they’re on the mic as hosts, from the beginning, with an intentionally balanced roster.  That matters, because the best ideas in this industry don’t come from one lane—they come from the whole road.

If you want a podcast that can make you laugh and make you better at what you do—without pretending the job is easier than it is—Talking Pools is the one you queue up before the first stop, and keep on when the day starts getting weird. 

Talk to your insurance agent before big projects
byRudy Stankowitz

Pool Pros text questions here

In this episode, Steve Sherwood interviews Pat Grignone from California Pool Association to explore how pool service professionals can optimize their business operations, partnerships, and insurance strategies to grow profitably and sustainably.

Keywords

pool service, business growth, partnerships, insurance, pool renovation, subcontracting, liability, pool industry

Key Topics

  • Business capacity and scaling in the pool industry
  • Partnering with subcontractors and specialists
  • Managing insurance and liability for large projects
  • Streamlining operations for profitability
  • Best practices for pool renovation and startup

Guest Name

Pat Grignone

Sound Bites

  • ”Control the entire renovation and startup process”
  • ”Talk to your insurance agent before big projects”
  • ”Check in with your insurer when business changes”

Chapters

00:00
Introduction and Guest Introduction

00:15
Steve's Personal Pool Industry Story

01:09
Challenges of Scaling a Pool Service Business

02:01
Balancing Service, Repairs, and Billing

02:54
Strategies for Managing Growth and Capacity

04:02
Partnering with Subcontractors and Vendors

08:31
Pricing and Profitability in Renovations

09:23
Managing Renovation and Startup Processes

10:45
Controlling Quality and Long-term Service

11:37
Partnerships with Leak Detection and Plaster Companies

12:35
The Cost of Equipment and Building a Large Company

13:45
Controlling the Entire Pool Renovation Process

14:25
Advice for Companies Outsourcing Jobs

15:16
Financial and Insurance Considerations for Large Jobs

16:11
Tax and Insurance Implications of High-Value Jobs

18:01
Monitoring Revenue and Insurance Changes

18:55
Closing Remarks and Contact Information

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