In Episode 103 of the Pool Nation Podcast we talk to Paul Sim with Pivot Pool Products about their journey with Ariel the Solar Powered Skimmer. We talk about their journey from the Concept of the first Solar-Powered Skimmer to the latest version Ariel.

We talk about what motivated them to create Ariel, the vison behind Ariel and the biggest benefits for the users of Ariel. A must listen to podcast.

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In Episode 102 of the Pool Nation Podcast Edgar and John take your question. We talk about flocculants and how they work. We talk about metal removers during the startup process, and bromine for spas.

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In Episode 101 of the Pool Nation Podcast Edgar, Zac and John take your business questions on business. They answer your questions on business policies and procedures, vacation time, service manager responsibilities, and much more.

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In Episode 100 of the Pool Nation Podcast we talk to Mike Farley about the Million Dollar Design Challenge. We talk about how it was created 4 years ago and how it allows designers to build on their skills and make them think out of the box. We talk about how it has grown and how this year the first place winner will take home $10,000 dollars.

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In Episode 99 of the Pool Nation Podcast we talk about the Second Annual Pool Nation Awards that will take place at International Pool Spa and Patio Expo on November 16th from 6pm to 9:30pm. We talk about the different categories this year, and the Bob Lowry Lifetime Achievement Award. Nominations are open.

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In Episode 98 of the Pool Nation Podcast we talk about the Pool Nation Awards, the Pool Girl Pro Financial Business training that will take place

on September 24th in Dallas, and we continue to answer the pool pro questions that are sent it. We talk about how to hold employees accountable, and how to prepare if you need to let them go. We also talk about micro businesses and the best structure when you are going to set up a repair department.

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In Episode 97 of the Pool Nation Podcast we answer 5 business questions that were sent in directly from the Pool Pros. We talk about pool exchanges with other pool companies to make your business stronger and more efficient. We also talk about weather you should focus on service or repairs when you are just starting and what type of attendance policies you should have in place as you start to grow. Zac talks about what "learning your numbers" means and what 3 areas of your business you should focus on when growing your business.

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In Episode 96 of the Pool Nation Podcast we continue our conversation on qualifying customers and how to look for red flags when talking to potential customers.

We talk about vacation rental and what questions you should be asking. We also talk about the red flags to look for in vacation rentals

We talk about the things you should look for when talking to the customer over the phone in that initial conversation, and what red flags to look 

for when visiting the pool for the first time.

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In Episode 95 of the Pool Nation Podcast we talk to Todd Pieri and Jamie Novak come to Dallas and visit us to talk about their new line up of products. They talk about the Pipeline Filters and how they hold up against filters double their size. They also talk about their variable speed pump that was just released as they were in Dallas and their new Ozone system.

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In Episode 94 of the Pool Nation Podcast we talk about qualifying customers and how to look for red flags when talking to potential customers.

We talk about the things you should look for when talking to the customer over the phone in that initial conversation, and what red flags to look 

for when visiting the pool for the first time.

Sponsors

The SPPA       Ultimate Pool Tools     Pool Invoice    BlueRay XL   AquaStar Pool Products    Pivot Pool Products