Let's Talk About Pools
The podcast introduces different topics within the aquatic pool industry that will entice listeners from pool service companies, apartment and maintenance technicians, community and property association managers, and parks and recreation professionals.Let's Jump Right In!!!
Episodes
Season 4, Episode 69 – Conversation with Don Douglas of RevdUp Apparel
In this episode, Lauren sits down with Don Douglas, the founder of RevdUp Apparel, to dive into the story behind the brand, its mission, and the passion that fuels its growing success. Don shares the inspiration behind his designs, the heart of the RevdUp community, and his entrepreneurial journey.
RevdUp Apparel is also the 2025 Strategic Educationa...
In season 4, episode 68, Lauren interviewed Richard Falk and Jeffrey Siegel of WaterGuru about their very innovative product that will help pool operators across the country and world to better monitor pool water and make their jobs easier while protecting public health. Listen in on how WaterGuru can help you monitor pool water chemistry and more! Proud to have them as a 2025 Strategic Educational Partner with Space ...
In season 4, episode 67 Host Lauren Broom interviewed John Breton, owner of a franchise of Pool Scouts out of McKinney Texas. He was named Franchisee of the Year! He takes us back to the beginning—what inspired you to start a Pool Scouts franchise in McKinney? Enjoy this conversation if you think purchasing a franchise is for you!
Podcast Guest: John Breton, Owner of McKinney TX Pool Scouts
In Season 4, episode 66, Lauren Broom interviewed Alicia Stephens of BioLab regarding that one pesky problem we always like to talk about....algae. Your customers hate it and its probably the most complained about problem. She breaks down the algae problem and how to take care of it with BioLab's line of algaecides. You don't want to miss this episode as the summer heats up and heats those pools up! Listen W...
In season 4 episode 65, I spoke with Tiffiny Consoli, the first franchisee for Pool Scouts! We discuss the benefits of the franchise model vs. starting your own business. Tiffiny discusses her journey from being Pool Scouts’ first franchisee to becoming a member of the elite $3 Million Club, the challenges she's faced as a woman in a male-dominated industry and how she overcame them, and why the booming home ser...
In season 4, episode 64, Lauren spoke candidly with Bill Hamilton on the evolution of the pool industry. Topics included how equipment and even water chemistry has evolved over the past 46 years. You will truly love this episode with the most honest person in our industry I have ever known. He touches on his retirement from Wet N Wild and Universal's Volcano Bay. His vast knowledge over 47 years will shine throug...
In season 4 episode 63, Lauren interviewed Niki Acosta of Skimmer and an in depth discussion about the detailed State of the Pool Service 2025 report that Skimmer has provided to the pool industry. It shows trends for pricing, advertising and other items that matter most to pool pros trying to better understand the industry so that they can grow their businesses! Listen into this one, you will not be sorry!
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In season 4 episode 62, I spoke with Todd Pieri and Bryan Chrissan with AquaStar Pool Products about their Pool Nation Award they received in 2024 for their Pipeline Pool Filter. We also spoke about the New 3 that was unveiled at the 2024 International Pool Show in Dallas TX. We spoke about some cool things coming up for them along with their support of drowning prevention as a company! This is one of my best episode...
In Season 4, Episode 61, I interviewed Michael Meadows, owner of CustomersKarma, Customerskarma.com, Home Service Providers (H.S.P.) can anonymously rate and review customers organized on customers address. This allows other H.S.P. to risk assessment before doing business. This new tech could help our pool pros to have some base knowledge on a customer prior to taking them on! Listen in to see if this could help your ...
Special episode 60 of season 4, Lauren interviewed Johnny & Laci Davis of The Gritt Game. They share how they can help pool pros with their businesses! We speak about the upcoming International Pool show in Dallas, TX and how they and their staff are nominated for many 2024 Pool Nation Awards!
Podcast Guest: Johnny & Laci Davis
Owners of The Gritt Game
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In season 3 episode 59, I spoke with Rob Stewart, CPO Instructor and pool company owner. We spoke about his nominations for awards, one among them being for Trainer of the Year for the 2024 Pool Nation Awards. Please listen in and see how awesome of a person and trainer that he is and please go vote for all the awesome categories for the Pool Nation Awards!!
poolnationawards.com
Podcast Guest: Rob...
In season 3 episode 58, Lauren interviewed Ryan Flannery of Pool Monopoly. We discussed how they can help our pool pros succeed in business. We spoke to their successes and how their experience have helped them build Pool Monopoly to educate and assist pool pros grow and scale their business! You don't want to miss this episode!
Podcast Guest: Ryan Flannery, Pool Monopoly
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In season 3 episode 57, I spoke with Shane Kearney about their new technology to help the pool industry professionals. If you are looking for something to help grow your business among many other features, definitely listen into this episode!
Podcast Guest: Shane Kearney
PoolTechy is a pool service marketplace founded in 2023 and is led by its CEO Shane Kearney. Shane has built software for General Motor...
In Season 3 episode 56, I interviewed Michael Wagner, President of Pool Scouts. We discussed how their company has grown over the past year and what they have in store for the upcoming year. This episode is very insightful for those thinking of entering into the pool industry and deciding on purchasing a franchise or not.
Podcast Guest: Michael Wagner, President of Pool Scouts
Podcast Sponsor: Ski...
in Season 3, Episode 55, Lauren sat down with Niki Acosta and Justine Rae with Skimmer to talk about Skimmer's new online community for our pool pros, called The Pool Deck. This is a fun and interactive community that will host online webinars and where pool pros can talk with each other about everyday problems. Join all of us on "The Pool Deck."
Podcast Guests: Niki Acosta, Skimmer
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In season 3 episode 54, I spoke with Tal Milican, owner of Multi-Tork Pool Tools. He lets pool pros know how his tools can help them with everyday tasks so that it is easier and hurts less. Pool pro turned inventor helping our pool pros. You don't want to miss this episode. Proves to very useful!!
In Season 4 Episode 53, Lauren Broom spoke with Michelle Kavanaugh regarding business consulting and how she can help pool pros tackle one of the hardest things, running their business. We speak on so many topics that pool pros should think about. This is a must-listen episode if you are thinking of going out on your own to start your own pool business!!
Podcast Guest: Michelle Kavanaugh, Tools for the Trade...
In season 4 episode 52, Lauren Broom interviewed Niki Acosta and Jack Nelson of Skimmer about the report that they compiled from surveys and feedback from so many pool pros! We talk about business ideas and practices and awesome revelations in this episode!! You don't want to miss this one!
Podcast Guests:
Niki Acosta, Skimmer
Jack Nelson, Skimmer
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In season 4 , episode 51, host Lauren Broom interview Jordan Thiessen, owner of Cyclone Filter Tools, where he lets pool pros know about their new cartridge filter cleaner that makes it easier for pool pros to clean them!! Check out this episode to learn about yet another useful pool tool!!
Podcast Guest: Jordan Thiessen, Owner, Cyclone Filter Tools
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In season 3 episode 50, I interviewed Timothy Cocaro and Candice Bernstein with Canibuild.com and how their technology can benefit pool builders in our industry. Take a listen and dive in with this episode to see what they have to offer to you!
Podcast Guests: Timothy Cocaro, CEO & Onwer
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