Episode 65: Greg Garrett Tribute
This episode is dedicated to our mentor and good friend Greg Garrett. On August 20th, 2019, the industry lost one of its greats. Greg meant so much to so many people which you will hear throughout the episode. He revolutionized the way many of us think and challenged us to fight for what's right. Greg was a tremendous man, who loved God, his family, and his industry.
Episode 64: What’s New This Year at the International PSP Expo with Donovan Shanahan
In this episode we interviewed Donovan Shanahan who is the Associate Sales Manager for the International Pool, Spa, and Patio Expo. We discuss what new at this year’s show and a great thing they are bringing back that we are very excited about.
Episode 63: Pentair’s History, Mission, Brand, and Industry Support with De’Mon Wiggins & Steve Zorn
In this episode, we sat down with Pentair’s Vice President-Business Unit Leader Pool De’Mon Wiggins and Vice President Sales Aquatic & Environmental Systems Steve Zorn. We were very honored to be able to go out to Pentair headquarters in Golden Valley, Minnesota and record with them.
Episode 62: Overcoming the Millennial Stereotype to Run a Successful Pool Service Company with Kayne Zamorano of Premier Pool Care
In this episode, we sit down with our friend and owner of Premier Pool Care Kayne Zamorano. At the age of 22, Kayne has built not only a successful service company, but has built a lifestyle brand that is recognized by consumers and industry professionals alike.
Episode 61: Breaking Down In-Floor Systems with Greg Huber & Scott Bushey of A&A Manufacturing
In this episode, we interview Greg Huber and Scott Bushey of A&A Manufacturing. We break down the history of in-floor systems, what in-floor is designed to do, identifying, and diagnosing. We jump into A&A products specifically as well and how to determine if your customer’s pool has an A&A system.
Episode 60: How Utilizing an NPT Design Center Can Change Your Business with Abel De Loera of National Pool Tile
In this episode, we sit down with Abel De Loera of National Pool Tile (NPT) to discuss what NPT design centers offer and how they can help grow your business. Some people may think that all they do is sell tile, but that is not the case.
Episode 59: What You Need to Know When Taking on Commercial Pools with Katie Crysdale of Lakeview Aquatic Consultants LTD
In this episode, we sit down with Katie Crysdale of Lakeview Aquatic Consultants LTD. Katie has years of experience in aquatic facilities management and commercial pool settings. With her business, she is now following her passion for being a teacher and mentor.
Episode 58: Exploring an Alternative Method to Help you Clean a Pool with Paul Sim of Solar Breeze
We had the pleasure of sitting down with Paul Sim who is the President of Solar Pool Technologies. We asked Paul to be on the show because they make a solar-powered skimmer called Solar Breeze which we used when we were running our routes at Brothers.
Episode 57: How Attending One IPSSA Meeting Changed Our Perspective with Steve Ward and Marc Cannon
In this episode, we interview Steve Ward and Marc Cannon. Steve is the current President of the East Valley IPSSA Chapter and the owner of Arizona Pool Water Recycling. Marc was a Regional Director and Administrative President for IPSSA and also owns Rescue H2O Pool Service & Repair
Episode 56: Visualize and Learn the Possibilities and Opportunities of Renovations with Rick Chafey
In this episode with sat down with Genesis SWD Master Rick Chafey to discuss the possibilities and opportunities made available to pool industry professionals when they incorporate renovations into their business. Renovations can include everything from a small change to an equipment pad to full-blown remodels.
Episode 55: Alan Smith: How Hard Work and Discipline Transformed this Mixer Man into the Owner of the #1 Pool Renovation Company
In this episode, we interview Alan Smith of Alan Smith Pools. Alan’s Journey started in 1974 when he became a mixer man for De Mar Baron and after a short time, Alan was a foreman leading pool plastering crews at the age of 19. Alan and his wife Teresa started Alan Smith Pools in 1981 and have grown it to over 120 employees which have completed over 30,000 jobs.
Episode 54: Fireside/Poolside Chat: How These Pool Builders use Outdoor Furniture to Increase Profits
In this episode we had the pleasure of sitting down with several industry experts and even better, we got to do it poolside! Joining us for the chat is Ledge Lounger Founder and President Christopher Anderson, David Pavlesic of Paragon Pools, and Brian Drury & Cory Stanley of Decorative Pools & Landscape.