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Pool Chasers Podcast
Whether you own a business or whether you service, repair, build, design, or market pools, we want to build a podcast tailored to fit our needs. We will be interviewing business owners, pool service and repair companies, builders, manufactures, marketing and social media experts, as well as many others that can help progress, inspire and entertain us all.
In this episode we interview our friend and industry leader Chris Marcano. Chris is the Director of Training and Education for NC Brands. This includes Natural Chemistry, SeaKlear, and Coral Seas. Chris is well known throughout the industry for traveling from trade show to trade show teaching classes and helping the industry get more knowledgeable . Chris sits on several boards within the industry such as APSP board of Education, NPC Education, Technical, and Marketing, NESPA winterization task force, and in 2014 he was awarded with the APSP Fellowship award. It was an honor getting to know Chris better and soaking up as much knowledge as possible. You can find NC Brands and learn more about their products by going to https://ncbrands.com/en-us/ Books: Fearless Golf: https://amzn.to/2H9BavE Water Wars: https://amzn.to/2H2YeMs Podcasts: Joe Rogan: http://podcasts.joerogan.net/ Found My Fitness: https://www.foundmyfitness.com/ Revision History: http://revisionisthistory.com/ This episode is brought to you by Jobber. Jobber is an amazing field service software. We don’t even know how we did things before having jobber! This tool really keeps us organized and on track every day. Some of our favorite parts about Jobber is the ability to send quotes, schedule service and repair bids and build a profile for each customer. Try it out by going to getjobber.com/poolchasers This episode is also brought to you by Jandy. With their recent "Quitting the Internet" policy that went into effect January 1st 2019, they're taking a firm stance to support our industry.?We think this policy is a good step forward for our industry and are glad to see a company take a stand for the service guys and gals out there. If you haven't heard episode 31 yet, please go listen to it to find out more information or go to jandy.com/builtstrong? We are proud to have Genesis on board with our mission as well. GENESIS® was established in 1998 and joined by leaders wanting to lift our industry’s ability to design, engineer, construct and service watershapes that resonate with people’s minds and spirits. Since its humble, yet passionate beginnings, thousands of professionals have trusted GENESIS® faculty and courses. You can learn more by going to http://www.genesis3.com/ Please take a moment to think about what this podcast means to you and how many hours of content that we have already produced for you, then contribute what you can afford. Please consider the upper tiers if you possible, but even the smallest contribution is extremely helpful in keeping this podcast alive. We will never take it for granted as your support means the world to us. To donate click the link below: https://www.patreon.com/poolchasers?alert=2 See you out there Pool Chasers!
Okay, we're being honest here - we are not Star Wars experts. So we brought in a friend to get us hyped about the recently announced Galaxy's Edge updates!
Plus, we chat about a few other headlines, a random but disturbing story (hint: see our episode title), and a CLIFFHANGER?
Our first "Are You Smarter than the DisneyCrimlins" is here! How did they do against our contestants Kelly & Josh (@campbellsoncoasters).
WIN A THAT PARK LIFE PODCAST PRIZE PACK by answering the trivia question asked during the episode here.
Plus we chat about your "Late to the Party" comments and some secrets!
In this episode we interview our friend and one of our mentors Brett Gereau of Advanced Pool Specialists. Advanced Pool Specialists is what Brett does now, but he has had quite the journey through the pool industry. He has been in the industry his entire adult life and is very passionate about it. One of the things Brett said that we admired is that he wants to leave the industry better then he found it. What a great way to look at the industry and life in general. We left the interview inspired as we normally do after speaking with Brett and we think you guys will as well. Brett had his own service business in California for several years. You have probably heard us speak about him multiple times on the podcast because he actually started a podcast of his own called Pool Business Academy several years ago. Unfortunately his podcast ended after 11 episodes, but it left us so pumped and we have looked up to him ever since. He also worked for Alan Smith Pools as a salesman and then worked heavily on their reverse osmosis division. All of that has led him to what he is doing today which is pool surfaces. He is applying the ecoFINISH product aquaBRIGHT. It involves a flame thrower which is pretty awesome! We discuss all of this and more on the episode. There are a lot of great nuggets to take away from this episodes so listen closely, we hope you enjoy it. You can find Brett and Advanced Pool Specialists at: https://www.advanceyourpool.com/ On Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/advanceyourpool/ On Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/advanceyourpool/?hl=en You can research ecoFINISH and aquaBRIGHT at: https://www.ecopoolfinish.com/ If your in California, look up Brett if you are interested in applying it or discussing it further. Books: Extreme Ownership: https://amzn.to/2BKhMkJ Podcast: Jacko Podcast: http://jockopodcast.com/ This episode is brought to you by Jobber. Jobber is an amazing field service software. We don’t even know how we did things before having jobber! This tool really keeps us organized and on track every day. Some of our favorite parts about Jobber is the ability to send quotes, schedule service and repair bids and build a profile for each customer. Try it out by going to getjobber.com/poolchasers This episode is also brought to you by Jandy. With their recent "Quitting the Internet" policy that went into effect January 1st 2019, they're taking a firm stance to support our industry. We think this policy is a good step forward for our industry and are glad to see a company take a stand for the service guys and gals out there. If you haven't heard episode 31 yet, please go listen to it to find out more information or go to jandy.com/builtstrong Please take a moment to think about what this podcast means to you and how many hours of content that we have already produced for you, then contribute what you can afford. Please consider the upper tiers if you possible, but even the smallest contribution is extremely helpful in keeping this podcast alive. We will never take it for granted as your support means the world to us. To donate click the link below: https://www.patreon.com/poolchasers?alert=2 See you out there Pool Chasers!
Now that Beth is back from her trip to WDW, we're ready to run through it all. Plus Greg spent some time at a special after-hours event at Magic Kingdom and Beth had some run-ins with inconsiderate guests.
Video Greg talked about (DVC Moonlight Magic)
In this episode we interview our favorite photographer Jimi Smith. Jimi has an amazing and unique story that he shares with us. From growing up in Georgia, to living on the island of St. Thomas, and many adventures such as working as a diver to even treasure hunting. His nomad lifestyle can be summed up by his Instagram bio which states God, Family, Photography, and Pools. He has shot photos for many of the top builders in the world and his photos have been featured in many articles and magazines. His photos have even been showcased on the cover of Luxury Pools magazine multiple times. It was an honor for us to have him in the studio. Jimi shares with us some of the equipment he brings with him on the job and discusses some of what he does at his photo shoots. We also touch base on a few tips and tricks for taking better photos. We even get to hear about his famous dog Tilt who travels the world along side him and who is Jimi’s best friend. We hope you enjoy his story and learn a little along the way. You can find Jimi’s work at: https://www.jimismithphotography.com/ Instagram https://www.instagram.com/jimismithphotography/?hl=en Facebook https://www.facebook.com/JimiSmithPhotographyLLC/ This episode is brought to you by Jobber. Jobber is an amazing field service software. We don’t even know how we did things before having jobber! This tool really keeps us organized and on track every day. Some of our favorite parts about Jobber is the ability to send quotes, schedule service and repair bids and build a profile for each customer. Try it out by going to getjobber.com/poolchasers Please take a moment to think about what this podcast means to you and how many hours of content that we have already produced for you, then contribute what you can afford. Please consider the upper tiers if you possible, but even the smallest contribution is extremely helpful in keeping this podcast alive. We will never take it for granted as your support means the world to us. To donate click the link below: https://www.patreon.com/poolchasers?alert=2 See you out there Pool Chasers!
We put out a question and y'all delivered. We chat about how you would spend $12K at Disney (remember that World of Dreams tour we talked about last week?).
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It's here - our first episode. We jump right into it and talk about Beth's upcoming Disney trip, a few moments in history, a wild new Disney World tour and we even look ahead to the future.
We're excited to bring your more Disney entertainment and we hope you join us for the ride!
In this episode we interview Brad Parker who is the Director of Digital and Brand Marketing for Zodiac. He came in to talk to us all about Jandy Quitting the Internet! This is a hot topic of discussion throughout the industry, as the policy took effect January 1st! Brad breaks down what the policy means exactly and what Jandy is doing to monitor the process. He discusses how the policy differs from other manufacturers’ policies and how Jandy is doubling down on Trade Professionals. We at Pool Chasers think this is a big deal! Regardless of what company you prefer to work with you have to admit that Jandy making the first move to better the industry is impressive! Brad told us how Jandy wants to be known as the company that supports the Trade Professionals. Well Brad, we think this is a huge step in that direction! You can find out more about the policy at: https://www.jandy.com/strong We hope you enjoy the episode! This episode is brought to you by Jobber. Jobber is an amazing field service software. We don’t even know how we did things before having jobber! This tool really keeps us organized and on track every day. Some of our favorite parts about Jobber is the ability to send quotes, schedule service and repair bids and build a profile for each customer. Try it out by going to getjobber.com/poolchasers Please take a moment to think about what this podcast means to you and how many hours of content that we have already produced for you, then contribute what you can afford. Please consider the upper tiers if you possible, but even the smallest contribution is extremely helpful in keeping this podcast alive. We will never take it for granted as your support means the world to us. To donate click the link below: https://www.patreon.com/poolchasers?alert=2 See you out there Pool Chasers!
In this episode we interview Brad Parker who is the Director of Digital and Brand Marketing for Zodiac. He came in to talk to us all about Jandy Quitting the Internet! This is a hot topic of discussion throughout the industry, as the policy took effect January 1st! Brad breaks down what the policy means exactly and what Jandy is doing to monitor the process. He discusses how the policy differs from other manufacturers’ policies and how Jandy is doubling down on Trade Professionals. We at Pool Chasers think this is a big deal! Regardless of what company you prefer to work with you have to admit that Jandy making the first move to better the industry is impressive! Brad told us how Jandy wants to be known as the company that supports the Trade Professionals. Well Brad, we think this is a huge step in that direction! You can find out more about the policy at: https://www.jandy.com/strong We hope you enjoy the episode! This episode is brought to you by Jobber. Jobber is an amazing field service software. We don’t even know how we did things before having jobber! This tool really keeps us organized and on track every day. Some of our favorite parts about Jobber is the ability to send quotes, schedule service and repair bids and build a profile for each customer. Try it out by going to getjobber.com/poolchasers Please take a moment to think about what this podcast means to you and how many hours of content that we have already produced for you, then contribute what you can afford. Please consider the upper tiers if you possible, but even the smallest contribution is extremely helpful in keeping this podcast alive. We will never take it for granted as your support means the world to us. To donate click the link below: https://www.patreon.com/poolchasers?alert=2 See you out there Pool Chasers!
In this episode we make a very BIG announcement! We have officially sold Brothers Pool Service accounts to move into Pool Chasers full time! We love the pool industry and are so passionate about the Pool Chasers community that we wanted to give it 100% of our attention. The feedback has been phenomenal and we want to give this community what it deserves. As husbands and fathers, we have taken a big leap and left our pool service company to commit ourselves solely to the Pool Chasers Community. Please help us as we make every effort to create an incredible show as a fully independent podcast. Being fully independent means that we are not backed by a corporate company or its funding. Pool Chasers was built independently by pool guys for pool guys and gals and we are dedicated to bringing you as much value as possible. To do this we need your help! Please take a moment to think about what this podcast means to you and how many hours of content that we have already produced for you, then contribute what you can afford. Please consider the upper tiers if you possible, but even the smallest contribution is extremely helpful in keeping this podcast alive. We will never take it for granted as your support means the world to us. To donate click the link below: https://www.patreon.com/poolchasers?alert=2 Thank you Pool Chasers! This episode is brought to you by Jobber. Jobber is an amazing field service software. We don’t even know how we did things before having jobber! This tool really keeps us organized and on track every day. Some of our favorite parts about Jobber is the ability to send quotes, schedule service and repair bids and build a profile for each customer. Try it out by going to getjobber.com/poolchasers See you out there Pool Chasers!
We had the pleasure of interviewing the Executive Director of The Northeast Spa & Pool Association Dominick Mondi. We got a chance to discuss The Pool and Spa Show in Atlantic City and some of the great benefits of attending. We discuss going into the show with a plan as well as leaving with a plan to make your business better in 2019. Make sure to check out The Wall and all of the exciting classes being held there on the show floor! We will be attending the show this year and are so excited to hang out with you guys. See you in Atlantic City Pool Chasers! You can register for the show and get all the details at: thepoolandspashow.com You can check out NESPA at: https://www.nespapool.org/ Book Recommendations: From Good to Great: https://amzn.to/2DFfumr Contested Waters: https://amzn.to/2EZeWus Podcast Recommendations: Film Spotting: https://www.filmspotting.net/ WTF with Marc Maron: http://www.wtfpod.com/ Joe Rogan: http://podcasts.joerogan.net/ This episode is brought to you by Jobber. Jobber is an amazing field service software. We don’t even know how we did things before having jobber! This tool really keeps us organized and on track every day. Some of our favorite parts about Jobber is the ability to send quotes, schedule service and repair bids and build a profile for each customer. Try it out by going to getjobber.com/poolchasers
We had the pleasure of interviewing the President of the Southwest Pool and Spa Show Michael Miller. We got a chance to discuss the show and some of the great benefits of attending. Attending the show is a great way to get a head start on growing your business in 2019. We will be attending the show this year and are so excited to hang out with you guys. See you in San Antonio Pool Chasers! You can register for the show and get all the details at: http://www.swpsshow.com/ You can listen to the backyard bay radio show at: https://backyardbay.com/ This episode is brought to you by Jobber. Jobber is an amazing field service software. We don’t even know how we did things before having jobber! This tool really keeps us organized and on track every day. Some of our favorite parts about Jobber is the ability to send quotes, schedule service and repair bids and build a profile for each customer. Try it out by going to getjobber.com/poolchasers
We are honored to have our last episode of the year be with Ledge Lounger founder and president Christopher Anderson. For the second year in a row, Ledge Lounger is ranked as one of the fastest growing private companies within the American economy. Ledge Lounger is an in-pool and outdoor furniture company that was founded in 2011. They are known for designing outdoor furniture and accessories, made out of high-quality materials that withstand the sun, weather, and chemicals of the outdoor and pool environments. In this episode we will discuss Chris being raised in Texas and growing up around the swimming pool industry with his father. Chris would graduate from LSU with a degree in Construction Management. After working and gaining experience with the Dallas Morning News and then working for a Nebraska based tech company as their Director of Business Development. He then made his way back to Houston to work and help with his fathers growing pool company Custom Design Pools. One day Chris was tasked with a project that would forever change his life. A customer that they were building a pool for needed a particular type of pool furniture that could handle the weather, no matter the price. After searching and contacting different resorts he found nothing. He would spend the next 2 1/2 years researching and developing what we know today as Ledge Lounger. We will discuss the origins, the brand, the company, and listen to all the great wisdom Chris has to offer. We hope you all enjoy. VISIT & FOLLOW LEDGE LOUNGER: Ledge Lounger Website: https://ledgeloungers.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ledgelounger/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ledgelounger Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/ledgelounger/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/LedgeLounger Houzz: https://www.houzz.com/pro/ledgelounger RECOMMENDED BOOKS: Good to Great by Jim Collins: https://amzn.to/2nEfOeQ Built to Last by Jim Collins: https://amzn.to/2BMtoCE How to be a Great Boss: https://amzn.to/2Anuh4J OTHER RESOURCES: Read books faster with Blinkist: https://www.blinkist.com/ Custom Design Pools and Landscape: http://www.cdphouston.com/ This episode is brought to you by Jobber. Jobber is an amazing field service software. We don’t even know how we did things before having jobber! This tool really keeps us organized and on track every day. Some of our favorite parts about Jobber is the ability to send quotes, schedule service and repair bids and build a profile for each customer. Try it out by going to getjobber.com/poolchasers See you out there Pool Chasers!
In this episode we interview James Burns of Doc Dean's Pools. We love how aggressive they are being with the social media world as we have been all about that from the very beginning. Doc Dean's Pools is doing a lot of great work out in Florida and we are excited that they are so passionate about helping their customers by providing an excellent service experience. They were featured in Pool Pro Magazine and we discuss their experience as well as get into all kinds of social media discussions and how it can help your business. There is a lot of good content in this episode and we hope you guys enjoy it. You can find Doc Deans Pools at: https://www.docdeanspools.com/ On Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/DocDeansPools/ On Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/docdeanspools/ And you can read their Pool Pro Article at: http://poolpromag.com/homepage-2/ This episode is brought to you by Jobber. Jobber is an amazing field service software. We don’t even know how we did things before having jobber! This tool really keeps us organized and on track every day. Some of our favorite parts about Jobber is the ability to send quotes, schedule service and repair bids and build a profile for each customer. Try it out by going to getjobber.com/poolchasers See you out there Pool Chasers!
In this episode we interview Greg Garrett. Greg is an expert in Water Chemistry and Pool Surfaces. Greg is the current owner of Applied Material Technologies and the former Technical Services Director of the National Plasterers Council. We have heard Greg’s name bounce around for years, but were so stoked when we finally got the chance to meet him, attend one of his classes, and eventually have him come to the studio! He and his partner Bob Lowry have now started a new educational program called The Pool Chemistry Training Institute. They saw a need in the residential world and are doing their best to fill it. We are so excited for its future. We learned so much on this episode and we hope you guys enjoy it as much as we did. You can find Greg on YouTube at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BtPfirZhnEw You can find the NPC classes at: https://www.npconline.org/events/event_list.asp You can find The Pool Chemistry Training Institute at: https://poolchemistrytraininginstitute.com/ This episode is brought to you by Jobber. Jobber is an amazing field service software. We don’t even know how we did things before having jobber! This tool really keeps us organized and on track every day. Some of our favorite parts about Jobber is the ability to send quotes, schedule service and repair bids and build a profile for each customer. Try it out by going to getjobber.com/poolchasers See you out there Pool Chasers!
In this episode we interview the service manager for our very own Brothers Pool Service and Repair Mr. Kyle Auld. This was so fun for all of us since Kyle is such a big part of our team. In this episode we discuss Kyle’s story and how he moved all the way from Minnesota to come work with us. We also go over many things about being a service manager and how we do our best to take care of our team as much as possible. If you are a manager, owner, or a technician there are so many good insights in this episode. We think everyone can apply at least a part of the episode to their life or business. We hope you enjoy it. This episode is brought to you by Jobber. Jobber is an amazing field service software. We don’t even know how we did things before having jobber! This tool really keeps us organized and on track every day. Some of our favorite parts about Jobber is the ability to send quotes, schedule service and repair bids and build a profile for each customer. Try it out by going to getjobber.com/poolchasers See you out there Pool Chasers!
In this reflection episode we have Kyle Auld join us since he was a huge part of our 3 man team while we were in Vegas. We recap our experience at the International Pool, Spa, and Patio Show and our first Pool Chasers Mixer. We had an amazing time with all of you out there and we are so grateful to everyone who came to the mixer to show their support. It was a great time of fellowship and we are excited for the future of the community. See you our there Pool Chasers.
In this episode we interview the Director of the International Pool, Spa, and Patio Expo Tracy Garcia. We go over why the show was started and why education is so important to them. We also go over the show floor and some of the exciting events that they have lined up this year. There are also some helpful tips discussed as well as talking about their great application which will make your experience that much greater. You can find the International Pool, Spa, and Patio Expo at: https://www.poolspapatio.com On Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/poolspapatioexpo/ On Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/PoolSpaPatioExpo This episode is brought to you by Jobber. Jobber is an amazing field service software. We don’t even know how we did things before having jobber! This tool really keeps us organized and on track every day. Some of our favorite parts about Jobber is the ability to send quotes, schedule service and repair bids and build a profile for each customer. Try it out by going to getjobber.com/poolchasers See you out there Pool Chasers!
In this episode we interview the pioneer behind the #1 swimming pool channel on YouTube David Van Brunt. It was a true honor to interview David as he has been one of our mentors for a long time and we learned so much from him. We discuss how he got started, running a small business, how to better the industry, why the industry should focus more on being a trade, YouTube, Podcasts, Dave Ramsey, and more. David has a very impressive body of work and it has inspired us to be better and do what we can for the industry. We hope you get the same inspiration after listening to this episode. You can find David Van Brunt at: www.swimmingpoollearning.com On YouTube at: https://bit.ly/2hyJBBg Pool Guy and Gal Coaching at: www.patreon.com/poolguycoaching This episode is brought to you by Jobber. Jobber is an amazing field service software. We don’t even know how we did things before having jobber! This tool really keeps us organized and on track every day. Some of our favorite parts about Jobber is the ability to send quotes, schedule service and repair bids and build a profile for each customer. Try it out by going to getjobber.com/poolchasers See you out there Pool Chasers!
In this sixth and final episode of the educational mini series, we discuss CPO Training. Wayne Ivusich from Taylor Technologies has a very good understanding of the topic and is a trainer and instructor. We hope you guys enjoy the episode. See you out there Pool Chasers! This episode is brought to you by Jobber. Jobber is an amazing field service software. We don’t even know how we did things before having jobber! This tool really keeps us organized and on track every day. Some of our favorite parts about Jobber is the ability to send quotes, schedule service and repair bids and build a profile for each customer. Try it out by going to getjobber.com/poolchasers
In this fifth episode of the educational mini series, we discuss Phosphates, Nitrates, and Algaecides. Wayne Ivusich from Taylor Technologies has a very good understanding of the topic and we hope you guys enjoy the episode. See you out there Pool Chasers! This episode is brought to you by Jobber. Jobber is an amazing field service software. We don’t even know how we did things before having jobber! This tool really keeps us organized and on track every day. Some of our favorite parts about Jobber is the ability to send quotes, schedule service and repair bids and build a profile for each customer. Try it out by going to getjobber.com/poolchasers
In this fourth episode of the educational mini series, we discuss TDS. Wayne Ivusich from Taylor Technologies has a very good understanding of the topic and we hope you guys enjoy the episode. See you out there Pool Chasers! This episode is brought to you by Jobber. Jobber is an amazing field service software. We don’t even know how we did things before having jobber! This tool really keeps us organized and on track every day. Some of our favorite parts about Jobber is the ability to send quotes, schedule service and repair bids and build a profile for each customer. Try it out by going to getjobber.com/poolchasers
In this third episode of the educational mini series, we discuss Cyanuric Acid and Calcium Hardness. Wayne Ivusich from Taylor Technologies has a very good understanding of the topic and we hope you guys enjoy the episode. See you out there Pool Chasers! This episode is brought to you by Jobber. Jobber is an amazing field service software. We don’t even know how we did things before having jobber! This tool really keeps us organized and on track every day. Some of our favorite parts about Jobber is the ability to send quotes, schedule service and repair bids and build a profile for each customer. Try it out by going to getjobber.com/poolchasers
In this second episode of the educational mini series, we discuss PH and Alkalinity. Wayne Ivusich from Taylor Technologies has a very good understanding of the topic and we hope you guys enjoy the episode. See you out there Pool Chasers! This episode is brought to you by Jobber. Jobber is an amazing field service software. We don’t even know how we did things before having jobber! This tool really keeps us organized and on track every day. Some of our favorite parts about Jobber is the ability to send quotes, schedule service and repair bids and build a profile for each customer. Try it out by going to getjobber.com/poolchasers