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The pool podcast hosted by Pool Magazine discusses various topics and events going on in the Swimming Pool Industry. We interview some of the largest Pool Builders, Pool Service Companies, Pool Manufacturers and other thought leaders working in the world of pools & spas today. Follow one of the leading news sources in the pool industry on www.poolmagazine.com. Why follow our Pool Podcast? Pool Magazine offers a different spin than the typical fare found in most industry trade publications. W ...
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Choosing The Right Replacement Filter Cartridge With Scott Gleason and Kevin Stewart from Pentair Pool
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In this episode of the Pool Magazine Podcast, host Joe Trusty is joined by Scott Gleason and Kevin Stewart from Pentair Pool to discuss the importance of choosing the right filter cartridge replacement. The conversation dives into how Pleatco’s advanced filter cartridges can help pool professionals streamline maintenance, simplify inventory managem…
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In today's episode of Pool Magazine podcast we go one-on-one with Ryder Steimle, CEO of California Pools, one of the largest pool companies in the industry and a franchise with 24 locations nationwide. Collectively, the franchise organization has built over 80,000 pools built since 1952. Steimle says education is a vital cornerstone of their succes…
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Up until now, Nilson Silva has been known primarily for his award-winning pool service company Master Touch Pools, being recognized as a TOP 50 PSN pool service company in 2021, 2022, and 2023. His Coral Springs-based pool firm has been steadily growing a reputation as a leading pool construction company as well, taking on larger and more high-end …
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Faber CNK Stone is one of the swimming pool industry's leading sources of high-end Turkish travertine, marble, pool tile, mosaic tile, pavers, and coping. We go one-on-one with Eli Olivarez (Sales Manager) to discuss what products are hot and trending in the backyard this pool season. Publisher: Pool Marketing - #1 Marketing Agency for Pool Builder…
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Today's pool owners want to know how they can save money on the operation costs of their pool with solar. The technology has definitely created a hot and emerging market for pool manufacturers. Aquamatic is again one of the first in this space from the automatic pool cover standpoint. Listen in as we learn more about the revolutionary new Solar Hyd…
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On this episode of Pool Magazine podcast we learn more about buying and selling a pool route. Listen in on our conversation with Chris Webb of National Pool Route Sales as we discuss: How Much a Pool Route Costs How Buyers Evaluate a Business What Sellers Need to Be Aware Of How To Appear More Attractive To Buyers Why How You Pay Yourself is Import…
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Pool Scouts is partnering with the Hope Floats Foundation to offer free swim lessons to children from underserved communities, aiming to enhance water safety and prevent drowning incidents. This collaboration, which began in 2021 and continues into 2024, focuses on providing essential swim education and life-saving skills to kids who might not othe…
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Recently we shared a few videos of Tieleman Pool Technology's movable pool floor system in action. Our post on Instagram and TikTok racked up over 17 million views and generated a ton of questions, mostly from people interested in learning more about how the system works, how much it costs, and what it takes to install and maintain. If you've been …
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Skimmer, a leading pool service industry software recently released their Service Rate Index application which provides a wealth of information to those in the pool service and maintenance industry. Pool Magazine goes one-on-one with Niki Acosta (Marketing Director / Skimmer) and Jack Nelson (CEO of Skimmer), to discuss how they came up with the in…
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One-On-One With Justin Bowie of JMAX, Discussing His Firm & Being a Distributor for Pul Products
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In this episode of Pool Magazine podcast, we go one-on-one with industry expert, Justin Bowie. You might best know him as one of the co-hosts of PoolChasers, another popular pool industry podcast. However, Bowie is also the owner of JMAX Plumbing, one of the leading firms specializing in the plumbing of residential and commercial swimming pools. We…
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The Residences at The St. Regis Longboat Key Resort have built a massive pool project for their property in Longboat Key, FL. Frequent guest, Vito Mariano, President of Basecrete Technologies discusses how their product was used to waterproof and protect the vessel while adding realism to the aquatic oasis and underwater features Rockstar Pools bui…
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Riverflow by Current Systems has become the definitive name in residential and commercial lazy rivers. They also lead the category in swim-in-place systems and adventure pools. For the past decade, their line of performance pumps have catapulted to become the industry leader in producing reliable swim current systems. On this episode of Pool Magazi…
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Elevating The Luxury Pool Game In Louisiana with Michael Moore, President & CEO of Morehead Pools
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Morehead Pools is a 3rd generation pool company that's been serving the community of Shreveport, Louisiana for over 50 years. Though located in a mid-sized market, over the decades the award-winning pool firm has consistently rated in the PSN Top 50. Year after year, they've been recognized as a leader in their market. We check in with 44-year-old …
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On social media, one frequent topic that inevitably comes up each pool season are pool plaster projects that have gone sideways. Whether it's a homeowner posting the end result of a botched plaster job, or a pool professional wondering what went wrong, the issue frequently leads to finger-pointing. The homeowner blames the builder, the builder blam…
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Award-winning pool builder, J&M Pools has established a reputation as one of the leading pool construction firms in America. We go one-on-one with Jacob Durand, one of the founders of the company to discuss their approach to pool & outdoor living design, what differentiates J&M, and just how integral financing has become in a post-Covid era of risi…
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The online retail world is a highly competitive landscape. In addition to big box retail, the market is saturated by internet giants such as Amazon trying to dominate the pool products category. In an environment where offering the lowest prices has become the name of the game, PoolGoods.com has become a disruptor and is distinguishing itself from …
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It's a fact that contemporary homeowners who want to achieve a luxurious aesthetic in their pool and outdoor living environment are looking to coral stone. The stone formed organically under the sea over thousands of years is renowned for its beauty and durability. Jorge Larrauri of Coral Stone USA, a popular quarry and manufacturer of coral stone …
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Only Alpha Pool Products are manufacturers of high-performance building materials for swimming pools. They are known for their inground and semi-inground pool kit systems and service the pool industry with a focus on quality materials and innovation. Pool Magazine goes one-on-one with Tim Saxer, one of the founders of Only Alpha to learn more about…
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We had a chance to catch up with veteran pool builder JC Escudero at the International Pool & Spa Expo. His firm J Designs Pool & Spa has earned its reputation as a leading boutique Los Angeles-based luxury pool company. While many pool builders are gun-shy about bringing up anything negative about building a pool, Escudero says educating his custo…
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Tenjam is a relative newcomer to the pool furniture space but has already begun making waves in the industry with their Shayz lounge chairs. This upcoming pool season, they're back with two great new additions for your pool and outdoor living area. We had a chance to check out their latest offerings at the International Pool & Spa show in Las Vegas…
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One of the pool builders making waves right in our own backyard is Thomas Pools & Spas. Recently voted one of the best pool companies in Modesto by the Modesto Bee, the 20-year-old firm has cemented its reputation throughout the Central Valley for its custom swimming pools. We go one-on-one with Todd Thomas, owner of Thomas Pools & Spas to find out…
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Steve Edwards will be the first to tell you, his pool construction skills are mostly self-taught. Through hard work, determination, and a willingness to work on projects outside his comfort zone, his firm Edwards Pool Construction has become the first name for custom luxury pool projects in his hometown of Wichita. We had the chance to chat with St…
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Since 1962 Master Pools Guild has been supporting custom pool builders with education, relationship building with vendors and suppliers, and networking opportunities to foster personal growth. Teri Wiltshire became the new Executive Director of MPG back in 2022 and joins us to explain her plans for the organization in 2024 and beyond. Publisher: Po…
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Jonny Nalepa's design and engineering firm Smart Aquatics is working on cutting-edge pool and spa projects all over the country. One project that his firm provided engineering consulting on was done in collaboration with Foxterra Designs (lead designers) and Custom Pool Systems (pool builders). The initial design renderings caught our eye and the c…
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Brad Holley is the winner of this year's Million Dollar Pool Challenge. The annual design competition organized by designers Mike Farley and Reid Schindler featured a waterfront Miami property with a million-dollar budget. Designers were asked to let their imaginations run wild while adhering to a specific set of guidelines set by the client. Holle…
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Today's leading pool builders have enhanced swimming pools into water shapes that are true works of art. One of the prevailing trends over the past decade is to incorporate an in-floor cleaning system as a forward-thinking aspect of maintaining a clean canvas free from hoses and the clutter of robotic cleaners. John Anderson, Regional Manager for P…
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Andy Kaner has developed a reputation as one of the leading pool designers working in the industry today. His methodology has always been to visualize what the backyard looks like on pen and paper when planning out a new pool project, in fact, he's developed a course to teach other designers his same techniques. We discuss what he's doing as an ins…
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Bob Mellon is a veteran pool professional who has built a reputation as a leading builder in his local market of Fresno, CA. After unprecedented demand over the past few years, Mellon says the industry is recalibrating but still faces enormous challenges ahead of it. We learn more about his company Signature Pools & Spas, and how they're adapting t…
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Kirk Bianchi is one of the most widely acclaimed pool and landscape designers working today. Throughout his career, he has developed a unique style that has become near iconic for its attention not just to the pool area but to the outdoor living environment as a whole. On this episode of the Pool Magazine podcast, Bianchi shares the hows and the wh…
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One popular pool hack that went viral recently focuses on how to keep your swimming pool properly balanced. The video showcases a pool owner dumping a cup of baking soda in her pool and states that doing so every other day helps to keep her pool properly balanced. Something about that suggestion didn't quite jibe with what we know about maintenance…
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Recently on Ask The Masters (a popular Facebook group dedicated to pool industry professionals), someone asked whether or not anyone had experience with ecoFINISH and what their experience was like using the product. In order to learn a little bit more about the product itself and the application process, we brought in Jacob Tetrick of Quality USA …
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Recently on Ask The Masters (a popular Facebook group dedicated to pool industry professionals), someone asked whether or not anyone had experience with ecoFINISH and what their experience was like using the product. In order to learn a little bit more about the product itself and the application process, we first spoke with a professional applicat…
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Jason Jovaag has been at the forefront of acrylic aquatic engineering for over 25 years. A recognized expert in the field and consultant on projects worldwide, Jovaag has made a career out of pushing the boundaries in acrylic construction and design. In this episode, we not only discuss some incredible projects he's been a part of, but some emergin…
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Recently, ASP, America's Swimming Pool Company made an announcement that they will begin pool construction franchising. Already widely known for its pool service and renovation franchise, ASP hopes to double down on the success they've had in the service sector as they bring their new construction division online. To get some clarity as to the plan…
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In this episode of Pool Magazine Podcast we chat with Michael Kaufman, President of ProTuff Products. Their brand of pool poles and nets have become a leading prosumer product that is receiving high ratings and positive reviews on Amazon for their durable and innovative products and frictionless warranty on replacement parts and returns. We discuss…
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The Pool Bladder promises a safe and convenient way to store your pool water while performing liner installations, repairs, and other pool renovations. We caught up with Jim Dorsey, Director of Sales for Kayden Manufacturing to learn a little bit more about this product and how it's helping pool contractors save time and money on their liner jobs. …
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Kevin Woodhurst has had a long history in the pool industry. With over 3 decades of experience designing and building custom pools, there isn't much he hasn't come across. On this episode, we chat with Woodhurst about his experience working in nearly all facets of the industry and why conceptual design remains such a core focus for him today. Guest…
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Since 1983, Maytronics has been an established name in the robotic pool cleaner space. After the enormous popularity of the Dolphin Premier series, they're hoping to capture some of that same success with their eagerly anticipated Liberty series of cordless robotic cleaners. In order to learn a little more about this exciting new product lineup we …
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Scott Reynolds Explains How His Company Is Taking Advantage Of Hayward's Get Paid To Upgrade Program
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Hayward has established a new program this summer called "GET PAID TO UPGRADE", a campaign which rewards pool contractors for replacing an existing piece of pool equipment with any qualifying Hayward product. To learn more about how pool contractors are taking advantage of the program, we spoke with Scott Reynolds, owner of Purpose Pools, a leading…
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Tenjam has exploded onto the pool scene with its exciting line of resin-based rotomolded pool furniture. Listen in as we chat with Mike Collins, President and Owner of Tenjam to learn more about the company, their line of products, and what differentiates them from some of the other brands on the market. Guest: Mike Collins - Tenjam Sponsor: AquaBl…
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On this episode of Pool Magazine podcast we have the distinct pleasure of chatting with Keith Zars, owner of Keith Zars Pools, they’re consistently rated as one of the top pool companies in the country and certainly the local leaders in their hometown of San Antonio, TX. We take a sneak peek at one of their latest over-the-top resort-style resident…
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The Florida Swims Foundation has unveiled its new “Swim for Life” license plate that is now available for pre-order through the Florida Swims Foundation website in conjunction with the Florida Department of Motor Vehicles. Elizabeth McMurray and Dallas Thiesen of the Florida Swimming Pool Association (FSPA) explain how the "Swim for Life" specialty…
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GEHA, Hunt Family Foundation Donate $10K For Swim Lessons in Memory of Chiefs RB Joe Delaney
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Recently, GEHA and The Hunt Family Foundation made a heartwarming announcement to sponsor swimming lessons for children in Haughton, Louisiana – the hometown of Kansas City Chiefs RB Joe Delaney. This year marks the 40th anniversary of Joe Delaney's heroic act of sacrificing his life while trying to save three children from drowning. In honor of hi…
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On this episode of Pool Magazine Podcast we had the opportunity to catch up with Steve Berens, CEO of Clear Comfort, one of the leading AOP providers on the market today. AOP (Advanced Oxidation Process) has rapidly gained traction in the pool and spa industry over the past decade and Clear Comfort is riding that wave to bring this enhanced technol…
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The Attendant is a revolutionary new product that is designed to improve all aspects of the pool ownership experience. The cloud-based pool automation technology continuously monitors your equipment, water quality and temperature to determine the most energy-efficient way to keep your swimming pool in pristine condition. This vendor-agnostic automa…
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When we talk about sophisticated water features, pencil jets offer an inobtrusive and seamless look under the coping to add character to a swimming pool. To better understand how pool contractors are using this feature we spoke with Blake Swanson, pool builder and owner of Premier Pools & Spas South Bay in California. Swanson recently posted an exa…
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A new rule has been passed by the U.S. Department of Energy that will affect the pool/spa industry. The DOE regulations are aimed at lamps that emit between 310 and 3,300 lumens. The regulation is performance-oriented and in line with the agency's recent release of Energy Conservation Standards for General Service Lamps, which are designed to manag…
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When it comes to the best products consumers are looking for in an Outdoor Kitchens, Ryan Maltbie has his finger on the pulse of what homeowners want. As CEO of BBQGrills.com he has built one of the leading shopping portals for grills and outdoor kitchens. Maltbie shares some insight as to what products are hot and trending in the backyard and fill…
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Tal Thevenot knows a thing or two about designing award-winning backyards. As President and Principal Designer of AquaTerra Outdoors, Thevenot has won acclaim with his approach to creating luxury custom outdoor living environments. Recently we had the chance to catch up with Thevenot and discussed what has helped propel his firm to become one of th…
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Recently we had the chance to catch up with industry-acclaimed tile artisan Jimmy Reed of Rock Solid Tile at the Western Pool & Spa Show in Long Beach, CA. We wanted to get his feedback on a video he posted to social media where he was called in to consult on a pretty disastrous tile installation gone wrong. WATCH THE VIDEO ON FACEBOOK On the surfa…
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