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Essential Services COVID-19

Post author:Contributor
Post published:April 5, 2020
Post category:COVID-19

Are Pool Companies an Essential Service in Your Area? CISA Guidance on the Essential Critical Infrastructure Workforce: Ensuring Community and National Resilience in COVID-19 Response Version 1.0, Page 9. Public…

Hand Sanitizer Recipe – Coronavirus Surface

Post author:Contributor
Post published:March 29, 2020
Post category:COVID-19

Everyone is sold out of hand sanitizer. No worries, as long as we have water, we can make our own. What if our supply is contaminated or the stores are…

COVID-19 Pool Water Transmission & Pool Service Lockdown?

Post author:Rudy
Post published:March 22, 2020
Post category:COVID-19

A novel coronavirus, named Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2), was identified as the cause of an outbreak of respiratory illness first detected in Wuhan, China, in 2019. The…

How and When to Install Wellpoints

Post author:Contributor
Post published:March 14, 2020
Post category:Builders Drain & Fill

Swimming Pools with High Water Tables? When you think of building pools, you think of dirt. When you think of building pools in the South, you think of clay soil.…

How Much DE Should I Add? ⚖

Post author:Rudy
Post published:March 8, 2020
Post category:Apartment Pool Maintenance CPO Certification Class Equipment Hotel Pool Maintenance

Diatomaceous Earth Hey Guys. Hoping your March is off to a good start. I wanted to talk about this for a while, and going into spring seems to be the…

Where Does Your Pool Pro Pay Rank?

Post author:Contributor
Post published:February 21, 2020
Post category:Pool News

Our business has a ton of moving parts. There is the beginning with new pool design and build, to the end when unloved swimming pools get filled with dirt... There…

Why The CMAHC Will Make You Question Everything

Post author:Rudy
Post published:February 16, 2020
Post category:Pool News Uncategorized

Hey, Pool Talkers! Quite a few things are going on that we are pretty excited about. There are also some other topics I think are super important. So, this week…

Pool Pro Found Liable

Post author:Contributor
Post published:February 9, 2020
Post category:Pool News

⚖ A Court Ordered Settlement Pool Pro Found Liable Welcome back for the conclusion of our version of Law and Order: The Swimming Pool Industry. Bay-Not Watching Not only do…

Are Lawyers Targeting Pool People⁉

Post author:Contributor
Post published:February 2, 2020
Post category:Pool News

In today's sue-happy age, a lawsuit is pretty commonplace. People sue for things being too hot, too cold, too soft, too sharp. There are claims of prejudice of favoritism or…

How To Compete With The Internet

Post author:Rudy
Post published:January 26, 2020
Post category:Marketing

Maybe we shouldn't... Maybe those Mother Fathers should compete with us Somewhere along the way, when these e-commerce powerhouses first came about, they managed to convince us that we would…

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.

Think of it as your weekly poolside braintrust, fueled by eight seasoned pros, each a rockstar in their own aquatic lane. Got a filtration fiasco? Chemical conundrum? Equipment enigma? No problem. We’ve got a host for that:

The Tech Titan: Unravels the mysteries of pumps, filters, and gizmos that make pools tick (without the electrical shocks).

The Chem Crusader: Your personal alchemist, whipping up potion-perfect water balance with a dash of science and a sprinkle of magic.

The Maintenance Maverick: From tile tricks to algae assassins, he’s got the lowdown on keeping your pool looking like a liquid emerald palace.

The Customer Calmer: Smooths ruffled feathers faster than a pool noodle bouquet, turning hangry homeowners into poolside pals.

But Talking Pools isn’t just about technical wizardry. It’s about camaraderie, the shared language of pool pros who’ve seen it all, from exploding filters to synchronized swimming squirrels (no, really, we had an episode!).

Every week, you’ll:

Steal game-changing secrets: Learn pro-grade hacks to make you the “Pool Whisperer” in your market

Laugh until you spit out your piña colada: These guys are as witty as they are wise, turning pool problems into poolside punchlines.

Get ahead of the curve: Stay on top of industry trends and tech before your competitors even smell the chlorine.

Feel the love (and the sunshine): Remember why you got into this business in the first place – the joy of creating backyard oases where memories are made.

So, ditch the Drano, grab your headphones, and dive into the Talking Pools Podcast. It’s your weekly dose of poolside wisdom, laughter, and community. We’ll see you on the flip side!

P.S. Subscribe now and you might just win a case of pool party essentials (floaties not included, sorry squirrels).

P.P.S. Tell your pool-loving friends – sharing knowledge is like sharing sunscreen, it protects everyone!

Text us a pool question!

In this conversation, Peter, Shane, and Lee discuss the significance of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) in the context of aquatic facilities and service businesses. They emphasize the need for consistency, compliance, and the empowerment of staff through well-documented procedures. The discussion also touches on the role of technology and AI in developing SOPs, the importance of detailed procedures, and the necessity of personalizing SOPs to reflect the business's culture and values. The conversation concludes with a call to action for businesses to utilize the winter months for productivity and planning.

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