Ask the Pool Guy: Recent Episodes
Ask the Pool Guy
Ask the Pool Guy's discussions of pool building, life and philosophy in a fun, light and conversational format.
We've hosted a few parties at our recently completed pools - hear more about the experiences and our reflections on what happened when we did!
What is happening today...and what does tomorrow look like. We feel like this is in a constant state of change...probably because it is.
076 Launching Once Upon a Time and Reflecting on Times and Customers - Past - Present and Future
Composition and creating a scale that makes sense. Perhaps we just figured out what the pool guy's design secret starts with...
Al and Sandi have a very candid conversation about recent events, and of expectations of customers, potential customers, and random strangers.
So many inquiries are coming in this season to build a potential pool. Sandi and Al figured they should do an appointment run through so people know what to expect, and can be better prepared for any upcoming pool appointment.
The skilled trades need more people to create a style of life through work - and the world needs what you know. Video and blogging is so important, especially right now!
We are all facing new challenges and opportunities. In this episode Sandi and Al discuss supply chain challenges, and telephone's ringing for new pool install requests.
In this bonus content Sandi explores the theme of the day and remind the listeners to put your own air mask on first.
No excuses! Sandi and Al: Social Media- Why now is the perfect time for you to get started
Here's our take on women in the pool industry, a topic that is certainly gaining more traction now than when we first wrote this article. We look forward to hearing from you on what you think about the trends in the industry!
Sandi and Al go on the record about how they really feel about podcasting in the pool industry.
In this episode Al and Sandi discuss some recent Living Legendary experiences, and what it really means. Kyle shows up to share some of his thoughts on Living Legendary as well!
Conversations with Ask the Pool Guy about Living Legendary - Special Guest
In this bonus podcast episode, Sandi has a discussion about personality types and how understanding four basic personality quadrants can help us understand each other.
This book simplifies the real keys to building your success, both internally and financially. It puts teeth into sound marketing ideas and guides you to living from the inside out as your starting point. Clear, easy to understand, and it makes so much sense.
Our Certain Way is way more than a pool book! The principles written by Allan and Sandi can be applied to any business. Reading this book will help you build your "posts" in the ground that will act as the foundation of your business. This book will help you maintain your true North and keep the WHY of starting your business at the center of everything you do. It is easy to get distracted by people, opinions, and other businesses which can easily drift you off your path. Our Certain Way is a great guidebook to help you stay on track and make your vision become a reality.
A note from Al and Sandi on your Certain Way:
We invite you to read a book that could dramatically change your business, not just five years from now but beginning today. We wrote this book to show, through our stories, how we defined our Certain Way and used it as a guidepost to help us build our Legendary Pool Business.
Creating a business that truly makes you happy starts with defining your own Certain Way.
Because happiness matters. It matters in business, and it matters in life.
For a closer look at how to define your own Certain Way, and how to use that to build your business, we encourage you to read "Our Certain Way: Building a Legendary Pool Business." {Available on Amazon} It’s the marketing process that we used to build Legendary Escapes into a successful, high-end boutique pool building company. And we’ve seen it help other business owners turn their dreams in realities, no matter what the field.
This book is aimed at our colleagues in the pool industry. It is also for anyone who runs their own business or pursues their own passions, because we've found, happiness in what we do to make money truly does matter.
We hope you'll read this book and make an honest assessment of your own life, your own career or business. Finding your truths can be a challenge in this world full of ups, downs and opportunities. We've found it's worth it.
Our truth is where our happiness lies, and we think you will find yours there as well.
We've been podcasting for a loooong time! Here's our original Episode 001 of Season One - just in case you missed it and want to join us from the beginning!
Atlantic City, the White House & personalities. Al and Sandi discuss getting back to podcasting with super tools on the app, and how we are excited to plan for our season and the future!
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We are half way into January of 2020 - a New Year, New Decade, and so many new possibilities for growth and possibility! We can't wait to see what the new year brings!
This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
2020 Conversations with Ask the Pool Guy Kick Off the New Year Podcast!
So much is happening on our jobs, and in our business and lives. Join us for an update and find out why we are so excited for our new adventures of the Roaring 20's!
Al and Mike Z have a conversation during the 2019 Pool show - it's a throwback glimpse at the Pool Guy of Years Past.
2018 02 Conversations with Ask the Pool Guy Podcast on Marketing, old fashioned Yellow Pages, attending Trade Shows and Producing Video!
Conversations with Ask the Pool Guy: Als Start in the Business and other random and interesting InSights
We are a pool company. More than that though, we are a relationship company who focuses on who we work with as much as the projects that we work on.
We've been having fun with Facebook live on our projects. In this episode we have a discussion for the podcast, while live on FB from the office!
Themes and things, and all the functional hoarding we do here at the office. Sometimes it is worth having! Well, okay, most of the time ;o)
At the Wharf Sandi and Al discuss indoor pool projects, awesome customers and putting what we do in perspective.
At the summit we talk big things and cool ideas. Cameo appearance by Terri and Mickey...
You can live life needing to escape on vacation, or you can live every day as an adventure. Your Choice!
2016 is bringing very exciting things our way. In this episode we talk about abundance, inspiration, and our clients who have become our friends!
To be sure, there are women in the industry - just not as many as men, yet. Here are some thoughts and a discussion on the new perspectives women will bring to more traditionally held male roles.
We're planning for the future here at Legendary Escapes, and see the Backyard Theme Park Experience being talked about even more!
We asked a few of the pool guy's friends what makes them remarkable. We were amazed with the responses!
As a special release, enjoy this audio version of Our Certain Way: The Building of a Legendary Pool Business. Available on Amazon.com
In this episode we talk about building, art and inspiration and the building style of Al Curtis which is related in some ways to the philosophy of Howard Roarke.
Your network and the brilliant people around you will help you create a better life and outlook for yourself. Choose wisely!
Al and Sandi talk about the new community of we are developing online to include people who are embarking on their Organic Marketing journey.
Here's a quick look at Al's dreams for the future and a more magnificent immersion in the world of themes.
In this episode Sandi and Al talk about curating relationships with vendors, customers and friends and what it means to us in the long run.
There are many areas of potential in the future of the pool industry. In this episode we talk about the trends the customers are looking for that will make a great niche market of the future.
When we start with Why, our business and our inner drive really align with something unique and special.
There is a huge need in our industry to develop and grow talent for building swimming pools. We discuss some options.
A quick discussion about social media, shout out to Twitter friends, and a bit about what's coming up for our team.
In this episode Al and Sandi talk about their story and how it relates to being involved with the Tom Hill Organization.
In this episode Sandi and Al discuss building community and marketing with event interaction.
In this episode Sandi and Al talk about the Marketing Tic-Tac-Toe Board and recent experiences that are bringing great things to the pool company.
The Pool guy and Sandi discuss the future talent coming up in the pool industry, and how to start making some small changes to enhance the happy culture in a company.
If the pool guy has the opportunity to put together a TV show, here are the elements he'd like it to have to be the very best experience possible.
In this episode Al Curtis and Sandi Maki talk about marketing from the Ask the Pool Girl Coordinator of Everything and Marketing Manager Perspective.
In this episode Al Curtis and Sandi Maki talk about the things they did to market their pool service company, and construction company that set them apart.
Al Curtis and Sandi Maki talk about what it means to reinvent fun into everything that they do, and how everyone is happier as a result!
In this Episode #2, Al Curtis and Sandi Maki talk about what it means to be shy and introverted and so recognizable at the same time.