Pool Chasers Podcast

• Pool Brain: Route profit report
• Lyon Financial: Pool builder sign up
• Pool Magazine: Booth 3203 at The Pool & Spa Show
• AquaStar: Optimizing VS Pumps Webinar Dec, 19
• Tankproof: Gumbo Nite Fundraiser Dec, 6th Austin, TX
• Watershape University: Major Renovations in Atlantic City on Sunday, January 21
• PEP: Christmas Toy Drive December 7th
• Form Smart Swim Goggles: The only goggle with an Augmented Reality
• Kanga Loaders: New Kanga 220 compact mini loader
• Zadro: Large Towel Warmer Bucket
• Aquaview Glass Pool Fences & Railing Systems
• Tradeshow: The Mid America Pool Spa & Outdoor Living Show Jan 16-18
• Tradeshow: World of Concrete Jan 22-25
• Tradeshow: The Pool & Spa Show Jan 23-25
• Pool Chasers: Recap of the International Pool Spa Patio Expo in Las Vegas
• Talking Pools: Overrated Pool Chemicals & manufacturer Lawsuits
• Pool Guy Podcast Show: BWT PK Turbo & water Tech Battery Leaf Vac
• Pool Nation: Was Edgar a Good or Bad Influence on John
• Poolside Perspectives Podcast: Your Backyard Wow Features Pt.1 Lighting, Fire and Style of your Space
• The Deep End Pool Podcast: The Twelve Tips of Pool Care. It’s Christmas time y’all!
• Quote of the Week:
• Book of Week: The 7-Power Contractor by Al Levi
• Pools in Culture: Kanye West & Kim Kardashian AD Interview

November 26th Weekly Flash Briefing: Swimming Pools, Industry News, Business & Culture. 

Topics Discussed: 

• Pal Lighting: Introducing the Inverter Heat Pump
• Pool Brain: View route stop duration times on a graph 
• Lyon Financial: Lock in 2023 pool prices 
• PHTA: PHTA Economic Impact Study
• Fluidra: Fluidra Pro Academy in-person training classes
• SCP: New Mesa, AZ Location. Superstition Springs Branch 644
• Twinscape: Introducing Hydrofloors Streamline
• Piscina & Wellness Barcelona at the Gran Via Venue in Barcelona Spain 
• Pool Industry Podcasts 
• Quote of the Week: “Success is not final, failure is not fatal: it is the courage to continue that counts.” – Winston Churchill 
• Book of the Week: They Ask, You Answer: A Revolutionary Approach to Inbound Sales, Content Marketing, and Today's Digital Consumer by Marcus Sheridan
• Pools in Culture: Mike Birbiglia: The Old Man & The Pool

We recently attended the International Pool Spa Patio Expo in Las Vegas, NV. Lots of new and exciting things happening in the swimming pool industry. It was great seeing new old friends along with all of the new innovations and push for education. 

• 00:29 Pool Magazine 2024 Media Kit
• 00:55 Lyon Financial Pool Loan Calculator
• 01:17 Pool Brain Equipment Tracking Feature
• 02:22 Hasa Cold Water Can Make Your Pool More Aggressive
• 02:40 Blue Square Manufacturing Removing the Need to Pull a Light Cord
• 03:24 Clear Comfort Leading AOP Pool Treatment System
• 03:42 Natural Chemistry Free Online Training
• 04:16 Taylor Technologies complete line of test strips for the pool professional
• 04:45 Moasure One is a Motion-Based Measuring Device, Making Difficult Measuring Easy
• 05:30 Pool Industry Podcasts
• 06:36 Quote of the Week
• 06:47 Book of the Week
• 06:54 Pools on Culture

Today we’re sitting down with Fluidra’s Senior Product Manager Steve Jones to explore the Jandy SpeedSet Pump Controller and new lineup of swimming pool pumps. With growing calls for a highly customizable and automation-friendly pump controller, Jandy went all-in on creating a world-class product that broke new ground in the pump industry. In designing the SpeedSet, Jandy fixed the two most common complaints by servicers: a display that was too cheap and tiny, and a confusing menu that was tedious to navigate. Steve speaks on the development of the DV2A pump series, breaking down its 1.3, the 1.65, and the 1.85 models. He also explains the differences between the ePump and the FloPro. Finally, Steve breaks down WEF scores and how the DOE’s new regulation impacts the manufacturing and installation process, and the future of the pool pump industry.

Connect with Steve Jones & Fluidra

• Steve LinkedIn 
• Jandy SpeedSet Controller 
• Jandy Pumps Website 
• Jandy Instagram 
• Fluidra Facebook 

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• Facebook 
• YouTube 
• Twitter 
• Pinterest 
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• Patreon 

October 22nd Weekly Flash Briefing Web Page

• Blue Square Manufacturing: Removing the need to pull a light cord
• Clear Comfort: Leading AOP pool treatment system
• Natural Chemistry: Specialty chemicals & free virtual training
• Taylor Technologies: Professional test strips
• Pool Brain: 2023 PSP/EXPO Las Vegas
• Moasure ONE: Making difficult measuring easy
• RayPak: World Waterpark Association Symposium & Tradeshow
• PHTA: New reports available
• Bullfrog Spas: The new S200 is fully equipped
• Breeo: The X Series from Breeo elevates your fire pit experience
• Pool Industry Podcasts
• Quote of the Week: You never know who’s swimming naked until the tide goes out.” Warren Buffett
• Book of the Week: Poolside with Slim Aarons
• Pools in Culture: Joe Rogan episode 1965 with David Choe

We start our build series with new clients, existing clients and setting expectations. Our build series guest is Ben Lasseter of Design Ecology in Austin, TX. They are an award-winning landscape architecture and luxury pool design/build firm with an incredible reputation.

Sponsored by: Lyon Financial can help you sell more pools by offering your customers the industry’s best financing options! Call 877-754-5966 or visit www.lyonfinancial.net today!

[00:01:08] The importance of understanding how a swimming pool is built

[00:04:18] Why are we starting with new clients, existing clients, and setting expectations?

[00:05:24] What are the things you notice about working with existing customers versus a new customer that you've never worked with before?

[00:06:58] Who falls under that existing client category?

[00:08:03] Red flags when you're meeting with customers

[00:09:39] New builder struggles and transitioning to getting paid for designs

[00:12:59] Be realistic for yourself and the industry

[00:16:37] Relationship between pool builder and existing clients

[00:18:46] Lyon Ad.

[00:23:03] Having an influence on home owners and home builder

[00:26:22] Is there any advantages to working with a homeowner opposed to the builder?

[00:31:01] Do you start with homeowner or home builder?

[00:32:04] How to keep clients and relationships

[00:36:11] Jmax Plumbing communicating with home builder

[00:39:46] How much more valuable do you become when you attach on the landscape architecture side?

[00:43:44] What does the landscape architect cover?

[00:45:24] Homeowner referrals and architect lead source

[00:48:51] Social media for pool builders and the impact it has.

[00:55:23] Recap of the episode meeting

• [00:00:31] Pool Brain: Pool Brain at Las Vegas PSP Expo
• [00:00:49] Pool Magazine: 10 Ways to Throw The Ultimate Halloween Party in the Privacy of Your Own Backyard
• [00:01:22] Lyon Financial: Upcoming Pool Financing 101 Podcast Episode
• [00:01:51] Jandy: The Jandy SpeedSet Controller
• [00:02:48] Island Stone: Sukabumi Select
• [00:03:49] Raypak: Did you know? New Crosswind V Heat Pump Pool Heater
• [00:04:38] Hasa: Phoenix Event - Pool Chemistry Certified Residential Course
• [00:05:00] Luxury Pools + Outdoor Living: Pinnacle Awards 2023
• [00:05:13] Pool Nation: Pool Nation Awards 2023 officially closes today
• [00:05:29] Primate: Can Primate Pole Handle Heavy Vac?
• [00:06:03] Anderson Manufacturing: Tools for Leaks & PHTA Education Partner
• [00:06:32] Tankproof: Signup to Newsletter
• [00:06:46] Environmental Pools: Hiring in Bolton, MA - Pool Service Division
• [00:07:21] Pool Industry Podcasts:
• [00:08:21] Pool Industry Trade Shows: The International Pool Spa Patio Expo in Las Vegas NV November 10-15
• [00:08:48] Book of the Week: The 2-Hour Cocktail Party by Nick Gray
• [00:09:06] Quote of the Week: Do what you love. Do what you're good at. Do what the world needs. Do what you can get paid for. - Ikigai
• [00:09:18] Pools in Culture: Poolman starring Chris Pine

Nick Gray is an entrepreneur and best-selling author living in Austin, Texas. Nick is the author of The 2-Hour Cocktail Party, a step-by-step handbook that teaches you how to build big relationships by hosting small gatherings. He’s been featured in The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, and New York Magazine called him a host of “culturally significant parties.”
In this episode we discuss topics from his book starting with why people should host a cocktail party and the benefits that come with it. We are living in a time where social media has taken over and there is less human interaction than ever. A good party can help with business networking, confidence, and new friends. If your in the swimming pool industry this could be a great way to find new customers. Inviting neighbors, friends, builders, contractors, relators, vendors, and even local competition. You never know who you will meet and the doors that might open for you. If you enjoy this talk I highly encourage you to buy a copy for yourself . You wont regret it.

• Sponsored by: Lyon Financial can help you sell more pools by offering your customers the industry’s best financing options! Call 877-754-5966 or visit www.lyonfinancial.net today!
•  Pool Chasers: Website, Instagram, YouTube, LinkedIn, Patreon

Topics Discussed:

• [00:01:41] About Nick Gray
• [00:03:49] Why host a cocktail  party
• [00:07:10] People becoming disconnected & how parties can help
• [00:09:08] The fear of nobody showing up
• [00:13:25] Reserve RSVP list
• [00:16:21] How to prepare for cocktail party
• [00:18:04] How much you should expect to spend
• [00:20:13] Balance of men or women at these parties?
• [00:22:36] Ask core friends to show up
• [00:23:54] What is the theme or agenda
• [00:25:30] Guests not knowing anybody and clinging to the host
• [00:26:29] How to conduct parties with a pool
• [00:30:10] Dress code
• [00:32:05] What to be aware of?
• [00:33:16] What to avoid
• [00:34:21] Recommending party to clients

Connect with Nick Gray:

• Nick Gray's Personal Website
• The 2-Hour Cocktail Party Book
• Audio Book on Audible
• YouTube
• Instagram

Welcome to our first Flash Briefing! Each week we will share updates from various brands & people in the swimming pool industry along with resources we think would be helpful and maybe even a little fun and inspiration. If you have some upcoming exciting news. You can email me at [email protected] or visit https://www.poolchasers.com/ 

• [00:45] Pool Brain: NPP Chooses Pool Brain to Optimize Operations At All Branches Nationwide 
• [01:34] Pool Magazine: Pool Magazine will be exhibiting at the PSP Deck Expo this November in Las Vegas. Interested in a free ticket to the show? Use promo code: POOLMAG23 for free expo tickets! 
• [02:00] Lyon Financial: Lyon Financial can help you sell more pools by offering your customers the industry’s best financing options!
• [02:42] Jandy: Jandy’s new Infinite WaterColors™ LED Lights offer all the colors of the rainbow and more!
• [03:15] Raypak: Important reminder that Raypak has some upcoming training for pros in the California market. 
• [03:44] Primate: Primate Pool Tools, leading the way in carbon fiber technology! Offering the strongest and lightest poles, the best warranty coverage & customer service and even custom designed poles! Use promo code poolchasers20 for $20 off your order. Primate Pool Lock 
• [04:46] Anderson Manufacturing: Anderson Manufacturing is now a certified PHTA Education Partner! Get Training Dates & Info by clicking the link. 
• [05:03] TankProof: The most common cause of drowning is not knowing how to swim. Since 2011 Tankproof has been Saving lives by providing free swim lessons to kids across the country. Visit Tankproof website to see how you can donate or volunteer.
• [05:22] PHTA: PHTA announces a new event MasterMind Summit. The event is designed to inspire, elevate, and challenge your way of thinking. This will be held from December 10-11 in Ft. Lauderdale, FL.
• 05:35 Environmental Pools: Environmental Pools is seeking employment opportunities within their pool service division. Whether you have lead technical and automation experience or cleaning experience they are looking to invest and employ individuals that want to continue to grow and excel in the pool service industry.
• [06:28] Pool Industry Podcasts: 
• [07:15] International Pool Spa Patio Expo
• [07:31] Book of the Week
• [07:42] Quote of the Week
• [07:47] Pools in Movies