Pool Nation Podcast

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E-301 Pool Nation Podcast - Business Growth, Pool...

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2026/05/18

In Episode 301 of the Pool Nation Podcast, we bring you a special “Best Of Pool Nation” compilation featuring some of the most impactful conversations, emotional moments, business lessons, and industry insights from the podcast.From pool business growth strategies and operational efficiency to powerful conversations about water safety, leadership, and industry innovation, this episode highlights why Pool Nation continues to be the leading voice for pool professionals across the country. You’ll hear

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88:02

E-300 Pool Nation Podcast - Pool Industry Game...

Pool Nation Podcast ·

2026/05/11

In Episode 300 of the Pool Nation Podcast Edgar and John sit down with Mike from Quick Shop Pools and Bellafina Outdoors to talk about the future of pool construction, pool design, and pool business mentorship. If you are a pool service pro, pool builder, or pool business owner looking to grow, this is the pool podcast episode you cannot miss.Mike spent 20 years in law enforcement working federal fugitive task forces, including the team that helped apprehend Whitey Bulger, before going all in on

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78:24

E-299 Pool Nation Podcast - The Truth About Growing a...

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2026/05/04

In Episode 299 of the Pool Nation Podcast, Edgar, John “JJ Flawless,” and Zac “The Pool Boy” break down one of the most important conversations every pool pro needs to hear — the signals your business is sending you every single day.From pricing mistakes and route inefficiencies to hiring too late and chasing the wrong growth, this episode dives deep into the real challenges pool service companies face — and how to fix them. But that’s not all… 🚨 BIG NEWS: The Pool Pro Challenge just leveled up —

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82:59

E-298 Pool Nation Podcast Hot Tub & Spa Chemistry...

Pool Nation Podcast ·

2026/04/27

In Episode 298 of the Pool Nation Podcast, Edgar and Zac are joined by industry experts Robbie Walker and Michael Viegas from Solenis to break down one of the most misunderstood areas in the pool industry — spa, hot tub, and cold plunge water chemistry. If you’ve ever treated a spa like a pool… this episode will change everything. We dive deep into: Why hot water chemistry behaves completely differently The truth about biofilm, bacteria, and “human juice” in spas The real differences between

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94:30

E-297 Pool Nation Podcast - Why Pool Filtration Is...

Pool Nation Podcast ·

2026/04/20

In Episode 297 of the Pool Nation Podcast, Edgar De Jesus, John “JJFlawless,” and Zac “The Pool Boy” sit down with Jose Perez, founder of Encore Filtration also now officially known as The Duke of Dirty Filters.This episode goes deep into one of the most overlooked yet critical components of pool service: filtration and why it directly impacts water quality, efficiency, customer trust, and profitability. Jose shares his journey from air filtration into the pool industry, why most pool pros are

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85:05

E-296 Pool Nation Podcast Part 2: The System Your...

Pool Nation Podcast ·

2026/04/13

In Episode 296 of the Pool Nation Podcast, Edgar breaks down the pool service business systems that help companies scale without losing control. This is Part 2 of the series and it moves from the problem to the solution. If you want to know how to scale a pool service business, this episode walks through the systems that protect profit, improve consistency, and make growth sustainable.Edgar covers the real structure behind pool business growth, including chemical systems, route structure, service

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59:55

E-295 Pool Nation Podcast - Why Pool Companies Break...

Pool Nation Podcast ·

2026/04/08

E-295 Pool Nation Podcast. If you’ve ever felt like your pool business is growing… but somehow getting harder, more stressful, and less profitable—this episode is for you.In this episode, Edgar breaks down one of the biggest problems in the pool industry: why companies break when they try to grow. And more importantly, what you need to fix before it happens to you. This isn’t about working harder. It’s about understanding what growth actually does to your business. Because growth doesn’t fix your

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99:10

E-295 Pool Nation Podcast - How Pool Pros Can Add...

Pool Nation Podcast ·

2026/04/06

In episode # 295 of the Pool Nation Podcast, we sit down with Jeff Morrow Jr. to talk about something that can completely change how you look at your business…👉 More revenue without adding more pools. This isn’t about working harder. This isn’t about adding routes. This is about identifying opportunities already sitting in your customers’ backyards—and turning them into high-margin revenue streams. Jeff shares his journey from grinding through the 2008 recession… ➡️ Mixing product by hand in a

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106:41

E-294 Pool Nation Podcast - From Rookie Mistakes to...

Pool Nation Podcast ·

2026/03/30

In episode # 294 of the Pool Nation Podcast, Edgar De Jesus sits down live at AquaStar with Bryan Chrissan and Michael Kraus to break down one of the most important topics in the pool industry today training, repetition, and real-world experience. From early career mistakes to high-level field knowledge, this episode dives into what it really takes to build confidence, skill, and success in the pool service industry. You’ll hear real stories from the field including costly mistakes, hard-earned

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107:54

E-293 Pool Nation Podcast Pool Industry Innovation...

Pool Nation Podcast ·

2026/03/23

In episode #293 of the Pool Nation Podcast, we sit down with industry leaders Alicia Stephens and Michael G to break down what innovation really looks like in the pool industry—and why it matters more than ever for pool service pros, retailers, and business owners.From next-generation pool chemicals and faster-dissolving chlorine technology to AI-powered training platforms and the future of education, this conversation goes deep into how the industry is evolving—and how you can stay ahead of

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103:16

E-292 Pool Nation Podcast Leadership, Industry...

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2026/03/16

In Episode 292 of the Pool Nation Podcast “Best of Pool Nation” episode, host Edgar, along with co-hosts John “JJ Flawless” and Zac “The Pool Boy” Nicholas, bring together some of the most powerful conversations from the Pool Nation Podcast.This episode highlights the voices of pool professionals across the country who are helping shape the future of the swimming pool industry. From leadership lessons and business growth to real stories from the field, this episode captures the spirit of the Pool

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128:39

E-291 Pool Nation Podcast Michelle Cooke & Heritage...

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2026/03/09

In episode #291 of the Pool Nation Podcast, Edgar De Jesus, John “JJ Flawless,” and Zac “The Pool Boy” Nicholas sit down with Michelle Cook from Heritage Pool Supply to discuss the launch of the Heritage Pro Service Program and what it means for pool service professionals across the industry. Michelle Cooke Transcript The conversation dives deep into how Heritage is moving beyond the traditional distributor model to become a true partner in helping pool pros build stronger businesses. Michelle

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123:04

E-290 Pool Nation Podcast Adam Beech with Pool Brain...

Pool Nation Podcast ·

2026/03/02

Episode 290 Pool Nation Podcast - Are you stuck at 200 pools and can’t break through to the next level?In this powerful episode of the Pool Nation Podcast, Edgar, John, and Zac sit down with Adam Beech, founder of Pool Brain, to break down the real reason pool service companies struggle to scale. It’s not hustle. It’s not marketing. It’s not “better techs.” It’s consistency. Adam shares how he scaled his pool service company past 1,000 pools and why traditional checklists, rockstar technicians,

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107:02

E-289 Pool Nation Podcast - Pool Show Recap &...

Pool Nation Podcast ·

2026/02/23

In Episode 289 of the Pool Nation Podcast, Edgar De Jesus, John “JJ Flawless,” and Zac “The Pool Boy” recap the energy and momentum from the Western Pool & Spa Show and the Southwest Pool & Spa Show, then dive into powerful conversations featuring some of the brightest rising stars and top sales professionals in the swimming pool industry.This episode highlights: The impact of industry trade shows on pool service businesses Leadership development and next-generation talent in

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61:53

E-288 Pool Nation Podcast - Pool Service Growth: Why...

Pool Nation Podcast ·

2026/02/16

Episode 288 Pool Nation Podcast. Are you busy… or are you actually building a profitable pool service business?In this episode of the Pool Nation Podcast, Edgar, John, and Zac break down one of the biggest traps in the swimming pool industry: confusing being busy with being successful. As we head into peak pool season, many pool pros find themselves working longer hours, adding more pools, and filling every minute of the day — but still feeling overwhelmed, stressed, and underpaid. This episode

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80:27

E-287 Pool Nation Podcast - Why Pool Pros Still...

Pool Nation Podcast ·

2026/02/09

In Episode 287 of Pool Nation Podcast is Part 2 of this powerful conversation, Edgar , John “JJ Flawless,” and Zac “The Pool Boy” Nicholas break down the real difference between information and actual training—and why most pool professionals aren’t truly prepared when they walk into a backyard.This episode dives deep into training readiness, skill gaps, and why mistakes keep happening at customer pools instead of in controlled learning environments. If you’ve ever felt confident in a class but

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80:35

E-286 - Pool Nation Podcast - Training vs. Readiness:...

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2026/02/02

In episode 286 of the Pool Nation Podcast, Edgar De Jesus is joined by co-hosts John “JJ Flawless” and Zac “The Pool Boy” Nicholas for a powerful, honest conversation about training, readiness, and real-world skill development in the pool industry.With trade show season, boot camps, and certifications ramping up, the guys break down the difference between consuming information and being truly prepared to execute in the field. They explore why watching videos and attending classes feels

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91:41

E-285 Pool Nation Podcast - Upskilling vs Reskilling:...

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2026/01/26

In episode 285 of the Pool Nation Podcast, Edgar De Jesús sits down with leadership expert Leanne De Jesús for an in-depth conversation on how pool business owners, service techs, retailers, and builders can grow without burning out, falling behind, or constantly starting over.What is upskilling? Upskilling means improving and expanding the skills you already use in your role — not changing careers, but getting better, smarter, and more effective at what you’re already doing. In the pool industry,

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99:43

E-284 Pool Nation Podcast - Rocco Russo - From HVAC...

Pool Nation Podcast ·

2026/01/19

In episode 284 of the Pool Nation Podcast, we sit down with Rocco Russo, the 2025 Pool Nation Trainer of the Year, to break down what it really takes to become an elite pool professional. Rocco shares his journey from the HVAC and mechanical trades into the pool industry, how early failures shaped his career, and why confidence, training, and preparation are the true differentiators between average techs and top performers. This is not just a conversation about equipment — it’s about mindset,

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75:40

E-283 Pool Nation Podcast - Marketing with Crystal...

Pool Nation Podcast ·

2026/01/12

Pool Nation Podcast Episode 283, a special “best of” style episode packed with real conversations, pool industry insights, and business lessons for pool service, repair, and retail pros.Edgar, John “JJ Flawless,” and Zac “the Pool Boy” kick things off with a quick reset for the new year, including Edgar’s recap from the BioGuard (BioLab) retailer conference in Tulum, Mexico, plus what Pool Pros should focus on as the season ramps up. From there, this compilation jumps into some of the most

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