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Pool Pro Cleared by Autopsy

Post author:Contributor
Post published:July 4, 2020
Post category:Waterborne Illnesses

Necrotizing fasciitis WARNING: This article may contain images that are disturbing to some readers. Every story has two sides. The following account is based solely upon that of Leland Jacobson…

Get Rid of White Water Mold & Pink Slime

Post author:Rudy
Post published:June 21, 2020
Post category:Subscription Content Algae

There's a Fungus Amongus! Chunks of wet toilet paper floating in the pool. That's probably the most accurate description for what these semi-transparent floating globules of loogie look like. Like…

How to Correct an Employee if He/She Gives a Customer the Wrong Information

Post author:Contributor
Post published:June 14, 2020
Post category:Employees

? He told you what? How to Correct an Employee if He/She Gives a Customer the Wrong Information Yelling and screaming at an Employee in front of the customers is…

Photo Contest Winners

Post author:Rudy
Post published:June 10, 2020
Post category:Pool News

Congratulations! Congratulations to the Winners of the Talking Pools? Ugly Pools photo contest. Over three dozen entries. Top 5 fan votes (which became Top 6 due to a tie for…

Photo Contest Finalists

Post author:Rudy
Post published:June 1, 2020
Post category:Pool News

UGLY POOLS PHOTO CONTEST After two months of Fan Voting, our top five finalists have become a top-six with a tie for fan votes on the fifth slot. The Finalist's…

Dealing with Chronic Pain

Post author:Rudy
Post published:June 1, 2020
Post category:Pool News Swimming Pool Safety

Chronic Pain is a Mutha F**ker! This isn't a story about me, although I'm kind of in it. This is a story about my cane. We'll have to talk about…

Pool Test Kit Comparison

Post author:Contributor
Post published:May 24, 2020
Post category:Water Chemistry

Ok, so I was trained testing water with reagents. Especially on a Taylor water test station. I am admittedly a little biased. I have done thousands, I mean THOUSANDS. Over…

Get Rid of Mustard Algae

Post author:Rudy
Post published:May 16, 2020
Post category:Algae Subscription Content

? Pass the Mustard I did a bunch of stuff with Black Algae, I know most of you are already familiar with those studies. If you are not, check it …

5 Industry Experts on Merchandising a Pool Store

Post author:Contributor
Post published:May 9, 2020
Post category:Retail

? Don't Roll the Merchan-dice when Merchandising a Pool Store ? Merchandising a Pool Store, Photo Credit Brian Connors of River City Pool & Spa mer·chan·dis·ing /ˈmərCHənˌdīziNG/ noun the activity…

Apocalypse Good for Pool Business ?

Post author:Contributor
Post published:May 3, 2020
Post category:COVID-19 Pool News

Is an Apocalypse Good for Business? The world has, for all intent and purpose, been grounded. We are limited to work (if we are lucky) and then sent to our…

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.

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In this episode of the Talking Pools Podcast, host Natalie Hood of The Grit Game sits down with Adam Beech, founder and CEO of PoolBrain, for an in-depth discussion about the operational challenges facing modern pool service companies and the technology being developed to solve them. Adam shares his journey from operating a 20-truck pool service company in Phoenix, Arizona, to creating one of the industry's fastest-growing software platforms after realizing that technician accountability, customer retention, and operational scalability were problems traditional management methods could not fully solve.

The conversation explores PoolBrain's latest breakthrough: fully automated LSI (Langelier Saturation Index) chemical dosing. Adam explains how PoolBrain now integrates with the Arenda calculator to automate complex water chemistry calculations, allowing companies to establish their preferred LSI methodology once and have the system consistently execute those calculations for technicians in the field. The result is reduced training time, increased consistency, improved water balance, and fewer chemistry-related mistakes.

Natalie and Adam also discuss one of the industry's most persistent challenges: technician turnover. Adam explains how PoolBrain was originally built to solve the difficulties of managing field technicians, maintaining service quality, and scaling operations without increasing administrative burden. The discussion highlights how automation can reduce training requirements, standardize procedures, and help companies maintain quality regardless of staffing changes.

The episode takes a deep dive into the growing role of automation in pool service operations, including:

Automated chemical dosing
AI-assisted tablet recommendations
Customer communication systems
Route management
Billing automation
Service verification
Preventative maintenance alerts
Equipment monitoring
Inventory management innovations

Adam explains how modern software is shifting pool companies from reactive management to proactive operations by identifying problems before they become customer complaints. Examples include tracking PSI trends to detect clogged impellers, identifying recurring chemistry issues before pools turn green, and automatically notifying customers when routes change.

One of the most anticipated segments focuses on PoolBrain's future inventory management system. Adam outlines a vision of fully automated inventory tracking that follows products from supplier purchase to truck stock to chemical consumption at individual pools. The goal is a closed-loop inventory ecosystem that dramatically reduces waste, improves accountability, and eliminates countless hours of manual inventory management.

Natalie also challenges Adam on several common industry myths, including:

”Software is only for large companies.”
”All pool software is basically the same.”
”Technicians hate software.”

Adam explains why smaller companies often benefit just as much as larger operations and why modern pool software is evolving far beyond simple digital service logs into comprehensive operational platforms.

The discussion concludes with a look at the future of the industry, including remote equipment monitoring, automated chemistry management, AI-assisted operations, integrated supplier purchasing, and the increasing role of data-driven decision-making in pool service businesses. Adam shares his belief that many operational tasks currently performed manually will become fully automated within the next five years, allowing service companies to focus more on customer relationships and business growth.

Whether you're a single-pole operator, route manager, service technician, or owner of a multi-truck operation, this episode offers a fascinating look at how technology is reshaping the future of pool service.

Key Topics Discussed

The origins of PoolBrain
Technician turnover and accountability
Automated LSI dosing
AI-driven chemical recommendations
Customer communication automation
Service verification and photo documentation
Inventory management and purchasing automation
Operational scalability
Customer portals and self-service tools
The future of AI in pool service
Remote monitoring and predictive maintenance
Why software is becoming essential for competitive pool companies

Guest

Adam Beach
Founder and CEO of PoolBrain, former pool service company owner, and software innovator focused on solving operational challenges within the pool service industry.

Host

Natalie Hood
Director of Education and Events at The Grit Game

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