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City With The Most Swimming Pools?

Post author:Rudy
Post published:May 19, 2019
Post category:Pool News

[responsivevoice_button voice="UK English Male" buttontext="Listen to Post"] Which U.S. City Has the Most Swimming Pools According to the National Swimming Pool Foundation, over 360 thousand public swimming pools…

Swimming Pool Steve – Exposed!

Post author:Contributor
Post published:April 28, 2019
Post category:Pool News Swimming Pool Safety

What You Don't Know Can Hurt You ⚠️ For those of you that frequent Pool Operator Talk (Yes, that's the name of the site you are on ?) , I am sure you…

Pool Tools the Pros Use

Post author:Rudy
Post published:February 19, 2019
Post category:Equipment Product Review

Whether you are brand new to the service industry or just looking to maintain your existing pools, buying the equipment needed to keep a swimming pool in good condition can…

Swimming Bugs In My Swimming Pool

Post author:Rudy
Post published:August 13, 2018
Post category:Pool Service Tips Misc.

What are these Swimming Bugs, and how do I make them go away? The Fishing Spider is not a swimming bug, it is an arachnid. Due to appearance, is often…

Pool Girl Power 👉💪

Post author:Contributor
Post published:August 7, 2018
Post category:Pool News

Working in a Male-Dominated Field by Andrea Lynne Nannini Wikipedia: A swimming pool service technician (known colloquially as a pool man) is a tradesperson who cleans swimming pools and services major pool equipment such as pumps, motors, and…

Solar pool skimmer

Post author:Rudy
Post published:July 18, 2018
Post category:Product Review

Does this Solar-Powered Pool Cleaner Really Work? Every so often, a product enters the swimming pool industry promising to revolutionize the way pools are maintained. The Solar-Breeze NX2, a solar-powered…

Buying or Selling a Home with a Pool: Why a Professional Pool Inspection Matters

Post author:Contributor
Post published:July 11, 2018
Post category:Misc.

Buying or Selling a Home with a Pool: Why a Professional Pool Inspection Matters For many homebuyers, a swimming pool is one of the most exciting features a property can…

Is It OK For My Dog to Swim in the Pool?

Post author:Contributor
Post published:June 12, 2018
Post category:Misc.Pets & Pools

Is It OK For My Dog to Swim in the Pool? Separating Myth from Water Chemistry Reality Among pool professionals, there is a story that seems to grow larger every…

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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WARNING:Intentionally Abrasive Language – Every service business wants to be the company everyone recommends—the local expert called after three other contractors have replaced the wrong parts, collected their checks, and left the customer with the same damn problem.

But authority doesn’t come from putting “premier,” “elite,” or “superior” on the side of a truck. It comes from becoming exceptionally good at solving difficult problems, teaching people what you know, documenting your results, and earning a reputation that reaches the customer before you do.

In this episode, Rudy explains how pool professionals and other service-business owners can become the recognized expert in their county—and why anyone who earns that position should charge at least 10% more than the interchangeable competition.

In This Episode

Why calling yourself an expert doesn’t make you one
How to attach your name to a specific, difficult problem
Why teaching customers increases your value
The difference between generic content and useful local expertise
How informed opinions make professionals memorable
Turning difficult jobs into compelling case studies
Why detailed testimonials beat meaningless five-star reviews
Building referral relationships with inspectors, agents, managers, and tradespeople
Becoming the person local media calls for an explanation
Using Google reviews to demonstrate authority
Why experienced professionals should charge more
How to state your price without apologizing or negotiating against yourself
Why premium pricing requires premium communication and reliability
The importance of continuing to learn after becoming the recognized expert

The Bottom Line

Advertising tells people you exist. Expertise convinces them you understand the problem. Reputation makes them trust you to solve it.

Own a difficult problem. Teach what you know. Develop an informed point of view. Document your results. Answer the phone. Show up when promised. Fix the problem correctly.

Eventually, your name becomes shorthand for the solution—and when that happens, charge like you fucking mean it.

The cheapest contractor charges for the visit. The expert charges for the answer.

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