Pool Nation Podcast

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E-321 Pool Nation Podcast - The Next Generation of...

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2026/10/05

Episode 321 Pool Nation Podcast. The next generation of pool industry leaders is already here.In this episode of the Pool Nation Podcast, Edgar De Jesus sits down with Meagan Kendrick, owner of Pool Pro Magazine, and four of the women nominated for the 2026 Pool Nation Awards 30 Under 40. Their paths into the swimming pool industry couldn't be more different. From pool renovations and plaster to commercial pool management, lifeguarding, pool design, landscaping, customer service and leadership,

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85:24

E-320 Pool Nation Podcast - Your Pool Route Is Full....

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2026/09/28

In Episode 320 of the Pool Nation Podcast - Your pool route is full. The phone is ringing. You’re working six or seven days a week.So why does it still feel like you’re not making the money you should be making? In this episode of the Pool Nation Podcast, Edgar De Jesus and John “JJ Flawless” break down one of the biggest challenges facing pool service business owners: being incredibly busy without actually building a more profitable, sustainable business. More pools don’t automatically mean more

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90:46

#319 Pool Nation Podcast - Best of Episode Customer...

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2026/09/21

Episode # 319 Pool Nation Podcast. What if your highest-paying pool account is earning you less than one that pays a fraction of the price? In this best-of Pool Nation Podcast episode, we revisit the hidden costs that can quietly drain a pool service business’s profits.Edgar De Jesus, John “JJ Flawless,” and Zac discuss pool route efficiency, drive time, customer profitability, and why adding more accounts doesn’t always mean building a better business. Hear how one $500-a-month account earned less

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89:20

E-318 Pool Nation Podcast - Six Years of Pool Nation:...

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2026/09/14

Episode 318 Pool Nation Podcast. Six years ago, we turned on the microphones to have the conversations pool pros needed. We never imagined those conversations would grow into boot camps, the Pool Nation Awards, the Women’s Summit, and a headquarters built for the pool pro community.In this episode of the Pool Nation Podcast, Edgar De Jesus and John “JJ Flawless” look back at how it all started, the moments that made the work worth it, and the lessons learned along the way. From the early days of

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63:14

E-317 Pool Nation Podcast - Pool Business Growth:...

Pool Nation Podcast ·

2026/09/07

Episode 317 Pool Nation Podcast - What does it take to grow a family-owned pool business from a backyard shed into three retail locations, 70 employees, and a customer database of 17,000?This week on the Pool Nation Podcast, Edgar De Jesus and guest co-host Ryan Morrison welcome Tara Soto of Rising Sun Pools in Raleigh, North Carolina, for a Hayward Spotlight conversation about pool business growth, customer loyalty, and carrying a family legacy forward. Founded by Tara’s father, Charlie, in 1972,

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106:39

E-316 Pool Nation Podcast - From Imposter Syndrome to...

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2026/08/31

Episode 316 Pool Nation Podcast - What happens when 130 women from across the swimming pool industry come together to learn, connect, and grow? In this special episode of the Pool Nation Podcast, guest host Emily Lemenzo Washkovich joins Doreen, Leanne, Sarah, and Spider to recap the unforgettable 2026 Pool Nation Women’s Summit.The group explores how the summit has evolved from an inspirational event into an intentionally designed leadership-development experience. They discuss overcoming imposter

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59:51

E-315 Pool Nation Podcast - How to Build a Pool...

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2026/08/24

In episode 314 of the Pool Nation Podcast, Edgar De Jesus and Ryan Morson sit down with Jake Riggs and Stuart Lockhart of Hot Springs Pools & Spas and PoolGoods.com for a powerful conversation about building and scaling a swimming pool business, family-business succession, pool construction, service, retail, e-commerce, marketing, AI, leadership, and creating opportunities for the next generation.Hot Springs Pools & Spas started in 1989 with Jake's father and uncle and has grown from

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95:54

E -314 Pool Nation Podcast The $10,000 Opportunity...

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2026/08/17

Episode # 314 Pool Nation Podcast. What if one pool deck job could put $10,000 in profit into your business in less than three days?In this episode of the Pool Nation Podcast, Edgar De Jesus and John “JJ Flawless” sit down with Jeff Morrow Jr. of Encore Brands and The Cool Pool Deck Coating to uncover one of the biggest overlooked revenue opportunities in the swimming pool industry: pool deck renovation. Pool service professionals walk through backyards every single day looking at pumps, filters,

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67:22

E-313 Pool Nation Podcast - 5 Mid-Season Checks Every...

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2026/08/10

Is your pool service business making money this summer, or is the summer running your business?In Episode #313 of the Pool Nation Podcast, Edgar and John "JJ Flawless" break down the 5 mid-season checks every pool professional should be making right now to protect their customers, employees, equipment, routes, and most importantly, their profits. August is one of the toughest months in the swimming pool industry. Water temperatures are climbing, chlorine demand is increasing, equipment is working

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95:25

E-312 Pool Nation Podcast - The Financing Mistakes...

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2026/08/03

Episode # 312 of the Pool Nation Podcast. What if one simple conversation could increase your average ticket by 30-40%? In this episode of the Pool Nation Podcast, Edgar De Jesus and John "JJ Flawless" sit down with Joe Garcia of Lyon Financial to break down one of the most overlooked opportunities in the swimming pool industry: financing. Whether you're a pool builder, service company, repair technician, remodeler, or equipment installer, financing isn't just for new pool construction anymore. Joe

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90:25

E-311 Pool Nation Podcast - Pool Filtration...

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2026/07/27

Episode #311 Pool Nation Podcast What really makes one pool filter better than another?In this episode of the Pool Nation Podcast, Edgar De Jesus and John "JJ Flawless" sit down with Rich Medina, Engineering Leader at OnCore Filtration, to take one of the deepest dives we've ever done into pool filtration. Rich brings over 34 years of engineering and pool industry experience, sharing how cartridge filters are designed, how filtration media actually works, why point-bonded media outperforms

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53:21

E-310 Pool Nation Podcast - How Dunrite Pools Built a...

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2026/07/20

Episode 310 Pool Nation PodcastWhat does it take to build a pool company that lasts nearly six decades? In this episode of the Pool Nation Podcast, Edgar De Jesus is joined by Ryan Morson from Hayward along with Ken and Sandy Barthman of Dunrite Pools, a second-generation family business that has been building swimming pools on Long Island for over 58 years. From starting in the business as a teenager to now constructing more than 125 pools every year, Ken and Sandy share what it takes to build a

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E-309 Pool Nation Podcast - What does a true...

Pool Nation Podcast ·

2026/07/13

Episode # 309 of the Pool Nation Podcast - What does a true partnership between manufacturers and pool professionals actually look like? In this episode of the Pool Nation Podcast, Edgar De Jesus, John "JJ Flawless," and Zac "The Pool Boy" Nicholas sit down with Todd Pieri of AquaStar Pool Products for one of the most honest conversations we've had about the future of the swimming pool industry. From pricing strategies and manufacturer transparency to product innovation, warranties, and building

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67:48

E-308 Pool Nation Podcast - How Emerald Custom Pools...

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2026/07/06

Episode 308 Pool Nation Podcast - What does it take to grow from a few referrals into a company with 50 employees, three locations, hundreds of service accounts, retail stores, remodels, and new construction? In this special Hayward Spotlight episode of the Pool Nation Podcast, Edgar De Jesus is joined by Ryan Morson from Hayward and special guests Kyle and Stephanie Burns, owners of Emerald Custom Pools and Emerald Pool Care in Fort Worth, Texas. Kyle shares how his career as a firefighter shaped

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59:09

E-307 Pool Nation Podcast - How a Former SWAT Officer...

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2026/06/29

How a Former SWAT Officer Built One of California's Most Successful Pool Companies | Featuring Obie Rodriguez What happens when a 30-year law enforcement veteran and 15-year SWAT officer decides to build swimming pools instead of chasing criminals? In episode # 307 of the Pool Nation Podcast, Edgar De Jesus and Ryan Morse from Hayward sit down with Obie Rodriguez, owner of Majestic Pool Construction, to share one of the most inspiring business stories in the swimming pool industry. After two

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E-306 Pool Nation - Pool Nation Awards 2026: How to...

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2026/06/22

In Episode 306 of the Pool Nation Podcast - The Pool Nation Awards are officially back, and nominations are now open! In this episode , Edgar and John "JJ Flawless" dive deep into the story behind the Pool Nation Awards, why recognizing pool professionals matters, and how these awards have become one of the most anticipated celebrations in the swimming pool industry. The guys break down the 2026 award categories, discuss recent changes based on pool pro feedback, explain the nomination and voting

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104:06

E-305 Pool Nation Podcast - How Golden State Pools...

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2026/06/15

Episode # 305 Pool Nation Podcast - What does it take to build a pool service company that lasts for decades, retains top talent, and serves more than 1,000 pools?In this episode of the Pool Nation Podcast, Edgar De Jesus, John "JJ Flawless," and Zac "The Pool Boy" Nicholas sit down with Nick LaPointe and Ray De Rosa of Golden State Pools to discuss two very different journeys that led to one of Southern California's most respected pool service companies. From the days of gas chlorine service and

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99:52

E-304 Pool Nation Podcast - AquaLink Edge Igniting...

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2026/06/08

In episode # 304 of the Pool Nation Podcast, Edgar De Jesus and Zac "The Pool Boy" Nicholas sit down with Jeremy Young and Orlando Gadea from Fluidra to reveal one of the biggest pool industry technology launches in years: the all-new AquaLink Edge platform.This isn't just another automation panel. Fluidra shares how AquaLink Edge is built around edge computing, smarter equipment communication, local processing, enhanced homeowner experiences, and a future ecosystem designed to help pool

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E-303 Pool Nation Podcast - This is a Best Of Episode...

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2026/06/01

Episode 303 Pool Nation Podcast is a Best of Episodes. This is a packed three-hour-plus episode with three segments (the Raypak heat pump deep dive, the Women's Summit podcast, and the Pool Nation Awards crew show) Pool heat pumps are the future of pool heating, and in this episode the Pool Nation crew breaks down exactly how they work, why they beat gas heaters on cost, and how to sell them without scaring off your customers. Host Edgar De Jesus sits down with Raypak's Brad Duncan and Akshaya

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67:46

E-302 Pool Nation Podcast - Pool Business Growth...

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2026/05/25

Episode 302 of the Pool Nation Podcast What if your pool business has been warning you about bigger problems... and you just haven’t been listening? In this episode of the Pool Nation Podcast, Edgar De Jesus, John “JJ Flawless,” and Zac “The Pool Boy” Nicholas dive deep into one of the most important business conversations pool pros can have: the signals your business sends you every single day. From burnout and busy work to growth plateaus, employee problems, customer issues, and financial blind

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