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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…

Recession Proof Pool Pro

Post author:Rudy
Post published:April 26, 2020
Post category:COVID-19 Pool News Pool Service

Tips on Recession Proofing Your Pool Business I have some real concerns about where we are heading with the shelter in place or stay at home orders. I'm not talking…

Aquatics Director Positions at Risk⁉

Post author:Contributor
Post published:April 19, 2020
Post category:Pool Management Pool News University Aquatics

When Pools Stay Closed A lot of us make our money servicing and running Aquatic Centers, Community Pools, and High School and College pools. Are we at risk of losing…

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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New Products, Big Ideas, and Splash 2026 Preview

The countdown to Splash 2026 is on, and this week on Mondays Down Under, Lee, Shane, and Nick take a look at some of the new products and innovations expected to debut at the industry's biggest trade show. But before diving into the latest technology, the conversation starts where many pool businesses find themselves this time of year—surviving end-of-financial-year stocktakes, inventory headaches, and the never-ending challenge of keeping track of service vehicle inventory.

From there, the discussion shifts to why attending industry trade shows is about much more than collecting brochures. It's about gaining new perspectives, networking with peers, discovering better ways to run your business, and seeing firsthand where the industry is headed.

The team highlights several exciting products they're looking forward to seeing at Splash, including autonomous robotic cleaners, advanced oxidation systems paired with low-salt chlorination, next-generation heat pumps with impressive efficiency ratings, and new training opportunities designed to improve water testing and chemistry knowledge.

They also discuss the importance of proper system installation, flow rates for UV and AOP systems, inventory accountability, and why staying current with new technology can give pool professionals a competitive advantage.

Whether you're planning to attend Splash or simply want to know what's coming next in the pool industry, this episode offers an excellent preview of the products, conversations, and innovations everyone will be talking about.

In this episode:

End-of-financial-year stocktake challenges
Managing inventory in retail and service businesses
Service vehicle inventory accountability
Why tracking serial numbers matters
Why every pool professional should attend Splash
Networking versus collecting business cards
Preview of the 2026 Splash Trade Show
LaMotte Pacific's new Training Academy
Autonomous robotic pool cleaners
Advanced Oxidation Process (AOP) systems
Low-salt chlorination technology
UV system installation considerations
New high-efficiency heat pumps
Industry education and upcoming expert interviews
How innovation continues to shape the pool industry

Coming Soon on Talking Pools

The team also previews several upcoming guest interviews featuring leading industry experts covering:

Water testing and chemistry
Spa repair and maintenance
Grounding and electrical safety
Heating technology
Equipment innovations from Splash 2026

If you're passionate about improving your business, staying current with new technology, and learning from some of the industry's best, you won't want to miss the upcoming episodes.

📧 Have a topic you'd like covered? Email the team at talkingpools@gmail.com.

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