Rudy, Author at Aquatic Facility Training and Consultants

ForPoolProsOnly: Online dating

Post author:Rudy
Post published:July 8, 2018
Post category:Misc.

? Where the Dating Pool Meets the Swimming Pool ? ForPoolProsOnly Online Dating! Are you a Pool Pro? Single? Looking for someone who knows what the ideal range for pH…

Death Pool: Movie Review

Post author:Rudy
Post published:July 5, 2018
Post category:Horror Movie Reviews Misc.

Swimming pool tech turned Serial Killer… Does this “Pool Boy Gone Mad” psychological thriller tread water? When the sight of water fills you with an urge to kill, it only…

Rudy Stankowitz collecting Black Algae specimens

Black Algae Myth BUSTED!

Post author:Rudy
Post published:May 22, 2018
Post category:Algae Subscription Content

Actual algae, or a case of mistaken identity? Swimming Pool Black Algae Myths BUSTED! If we are of the belief that black algae are actually an alga as the name…

Photo Credit: Rudyard Harold

Cyanuric Acid, Chlorine Lock, and the CDC

Post author:Rudy
Post published:April 21, 2018
Post category:Water Chemistry

Lowering Your CYA to < 15ppm is Now the 1st Step in Treating a Diarrheal Incident in a Public Pool - CDC The Myth: If your Cyanuric acid level is high…

Lose Weight Quick

Post author:Rudy
Post published:February 20, 2018
Post category:Pool Service Tips

Workout Like a Pool Girl, Work it Like a Pool Boy Why are pool technicians always in such great shape? It is more than just a coincidence. These Backyard Water…

Keeping Employees Engaged

Post author:Rudy
Post published:January 7, 2018
Post category:Employees

Zombies vs. Pool Techs The evaporation fog hovers thickly in an eerie mist above the swimming pool. The morning sun begins to destroy the night. The clouds become bludgeoned with…

Busting the Saltwater Pool Myth

Post author:Rudy
Post published:January 3, 2018
Post category:Water Chemistry

[responsivevoice_button voice="UK English Male" buttontext="Listen to Post"] We have heard it a thousand times, "I don't use chlorine; I have a saltwater pool." The truth about saltwater pools is…

One Pound of Anything Dissolved in 10,000 gallons Will Increase Total Dissolved Solids by 12 ppm

Post author:Rudy
Post published:December 24, 2017
Post category:Water Chemistry

[responsivevoice_button voice="UK English Male" buttontext="Listen to Post"] ?Total Dissolved Solids TOTAL DISSOLVED SOLIDS Anything you add to a pool will increase something, and everything will increase TDS. For example, a…

Talking Pools Podcast

Forget chasing chlorine headaches and battling algae wars alone. The Talking Pools Podcast is your weekly escape from pool purgatory, where 250+ years of combined pro wisdom explodes into actionable hacks, mind-blowing tips, and secrets so ancient they make Poseidon jealous.

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In this episode of the Wayne and Steve Podcast from the Talking Pools Podcast, the duo explores strategies for increasing revenue streams within the pool service industry. With Steve fresh off two weeks of fieldwork, he reflects on the physical demands of the job, offering a heartfelt shout-out to pool technicians who endure the grind daily.

The episode shifts focus to expanding income beyond basic pool maintenance. Steve highlights the importance of offering high-end services like automation installations, salt cell systems, and robotic pool cleaners to enhance customer satisfaction and increase profits. Both hosts emphasize the significance of clear contracts to delineate service boundaries and ensure profitability, with Steve stressing the value of upselling premium maintenance plans tailored to unique customer needs, such as pools with new plaster or persistent issues like algae.

The hosts also delve into the benefits of diversifying service offerings, including repairs, leak detection, and equipment installation. They advocate building partnerships with specialists in areas like plastering and leak detection, allowing pool companies to subcontract complex tasks and generate revenue passively. Steve underscores the importance of networking with distributors and repair professionals to establish mutually beneficial relationships.

Throughout the episode, Steve and Wayne discuss practical challenges like pricing transparency, managing customer expectations, and addressing the impact of online retail on parts sales. They applaud companies like Fluidra for protecting pricing integrity, which helps service providers maintain profitability.

The conversation ends on an optimistic note, with the hosts encouraging listeners to embrace entrepreneurship and recognize the pool industry’s potential for unlimited financial growth. They promise a follow-up episode to dive deeper into creative revenue opportunities, inviting listeners to share their own strategies via email for a chance to be featured.

Key Takeaways:

Diversify Services: Offer premium plans, repairs, and specialty services to increase revenue.
Build Strategic Partnerships: Collaborate with specialists to expand capabilities and profitability.
Leverage Technology: Sell and install automation systems, salt cells, and robotic cleaners.
Protect Pricing: Use strategies to counteract the challenges posed by online retail.
Think Long-Term: Scale businesses to create sustainable income without over-reliance on physical labor.

Wayne and Steve leave listeners with a call to action: explore additional revenue streams and share ideas for future discussions.

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