On our 7th podcast we are lucky to have on Harold Evans, CEO of Orenda Technologies. We discuss in detail aspects of the LSI index, the Orenda app and the new series Orenda is lanching called Orenda University.

As UPA Podcast begins to grow with new and exciting content. We as representatives of UPA, do not want to forget why we are doing a podcast. In this episode Steve and Joe discuss Chapters and the Virtual Chapter as well as everything from vendors, sick route and the social media aspects of UPA.

Pool Dilemmas...we all have had some interesting situations pop up while servicing swimming pools. In this podcast Steve and Joe discuss three situations you may find yourself in and what might be a proper way to handle them.

UPA Podcast #5, we have on Ron Hash the founder of Skimmer. We discuss the basic features that make Skimmer what it is and also sets it apart as one of the leaders in industry software. Skimmer is a fully integrated app based program for the swimming pool service industry that is available on the Apple App Store or Google Play. You can find Skimmer at getskimmer.com .

We have on for our 4th podcast, Eric Knight with Orenda Technologies. Eric is the Sales Director for Orenda, you may recognize him from a local trade show or from the many videos Orenda has put out. We discuss the early traditions of water chemistry and the benefits of using the Langelier Saturation Index(LSI) and Orenda’s app that helps with that process.

Sean Reardon is the insurance broker for the United Pool Association. We invited Sean in to discuss the policies of UPA as well as mention claims and situations to avoid in the swimming pool industry.

Mike Giddens is our guest on the second UPA podcast. Mike is the After Market Zone Manager of the greater Southwest division of Jandy. Mike discusses products, marketing and the biggest move to date, “Quitting the Internet”. Thanks to Mike and Jandy for being on the UPA Podcast.

Jason Broswell is the creator of Swimming Pool Industry Workers and Pool Pros Only group on Facebook. He is an outspoken leader in promoting good practices and creating open diaolgue in the realm of social media.