Let's Talk About Pools

Lauren Broom-Space Coast Pool School

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!!! read less

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The Let's Talk About Pools podcast is for pool professionals. Host Lauren Broom presents the latest trends, products, and best pool practices.

Lauren is a Certified Pool Operator (CPO) instructor. She has years of experience undertaking commercial pool inspections. Lauren also handles waterborne disease outbreak investigations. She owns the Space Coast Pool School. Professionals go there to learn how to maintain safe and healthy swimming pool facilities. Alongside the school, Lauren extends her knowledge of pool management to this podcast. Each episode features a different guest or panel of guests. The podcast details their expertise and experiences on a specific pool topic.

Listeners may discover helpful new pool technologies. Some episodes talk about how artificial intelligence can help prevent drowning. Others present smart devices for testing water. The audience can also learn about pool business startups. Each podcast episode offers lots of helpful tips. Some conversations explore preparing pools for winter and managing water chemistry.

Pool safety is a recurring theme on the show. Guests emphasize the importance of water safety and following industry regulations. They provide advice on how to ensure the safety of pool owners and users. Alyssa Magrum from Colin's Hope, an organization dedicated to drowning prevention, joins the show. Her interview, featured during Water Safety Month, helps to draw awareness to the serious issue.

Let's Talk About Pools also features discussions on innovative products and tools. Some may help make professionals' jobs easier and more efficient. The owner of Multi-Tork Pool Tools, Tal Milican, joins one episode to explain his products. The inventor details the benefits of his tools.

The audience may find the show's focus on business topics helpful. Guests share advice on running a successful pool service company, as well as marketing and customer service. They also talk about the importance of professionalism and industry certifications.

Let's Talk About Pools may help pool business owners succeed. The show started in 2020. Episodes are between 30 minutes and one hour in length.

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Let's Talk About The Gritt Game

Let's Talk About The Gritt Game

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 GamePodcast Sponsor: Skimmer

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Let's Talk About The Gritt Game

Let's Talk About The Gritt Game

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 GamePodcast Sponsor: Skimmer

Let's Talk with Rob Stewart, CPO Instructor

Let's Talk with Rob Stewart, CPO Instructor

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.comPodcast Guest: Rob Stewart, CPO InstructorPodcast Sponsor: Skimmer

Let's Talk About Pool Monopoly

Let's Talk About Pool Monopoly

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 MonopolyPodcast Sponsor: https://www.getskimmer.com

Let's Talk About Pool Techy

Let's Talk About Pool Techy

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 KearneyPoolTechy is a pool service marketplace founded in 2023 and is led by its CEO Shane Kearney. Shane has built software for General Motors, UnitedHealthcare, and City National Bank. Shane is now focused on the pool service industry and determined to improve the experience for customers, contractors, and technicians. PoolTechy launched its beta app in May of 2024 and is now accepting invites for beta testers.

Let's Talk About Pool Scouts

Let's Talk About Pool Scouts

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 ScoutsPodcast Sponsor: Skimmer

Skimmer's The Pool Deck Community

Skimmer's The Pool Deck Community

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 Justine Rae, SkimmerPodcast Sponsor: https://www.getskimmer.com

Let's Talk About Multi-Tork Pool Tools

Let's Talk About Multi-Tork Pool Tools

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!!

Business Consulting with Michelle Kavanaugh

Business Consulting with Michelle Kavanaugh

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 Trades, OwnerPodcast Sponsors:Skimmer: https://www.getskimmer.comBlue RayXL: https://bluerayxl.com/

Let's Talk About State of Pool Service 2024

Let's Talk About State of Pool Service 2024

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, SkimmerJack Nelson, SkimmerPodcast Sponsors:Skimmer: https://www.getskimmer.comBlue Ray XL: https://bluerayxl.com/

Cyclone Filter Tools for Pool Pros

Cyclone Filter Tools for Pool Pros

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 ToolsPodcast Sponsors:Basecrete: https://www.basecreteusa.comBlueray XL: https://bluerayxl.com/

Let's Talk Technology for Pool Builders

Let's Talk Technology for Pool Builders

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 Candice Berstein, Business Development Exec.Podcast Sponsors: Skimmer: http://www.getskimmer.comBlue RayXL: https://bluerayxl.com/

Let's Talk About Pool Shark H2O

Let's Talk About Pool Shark H2O

In season 3 episode 49, I interviewd Scott Trafton, CEO of Pool Shark H2O, where we speak about technology that now can help public pool owners and operators to maintain their required chemical log in an electronic way that makes it better and more accessible to your health inspectors! Listen in and see how his software can make a difference at your facility and with your local health agency too!!Podcast Guest:Scott Trafton, CEO, Pool Shark H2OPodcast Sponsors:Skimmer: http://www.getskimmer.comBlue Ray XL: https://bluerayxl.com/index.html

Let's Talk About Pool Magazine

Let's Talk About Pool Magazine

In season 3 episode 48, Lauren Broom interviewed Joe Trusty, owner of Pool Magazine. Pool Magazine is a new publication available to the pool industry and its professionals. This magazine is for builders, service and even educators!! Check out this interview and then head on over to www.poolmagazine.com to read the publication and subscribe.Podcast Guest:Joe Trusty, Owner of Pool MagazinePodcast Episode Sponsors:Skimmer: http://www.getskimmer.comBasecrete: https://www.basecreteusa.com

Water Safety Month with Collin's Hope

Water Safety Month with Collin's Hope

In season 3 episode 47, just in time for the month of May and Water Safety Month, I interviewed Alyssa Magrum with Colin's Hope about water safety month and the importance of drowning safety awareness. This is an awesome episode for everyone to listen to since the leading cause of death in children ages 1 to 4 is drowning. Please take this episode seriously and learn from it. Let's all also be safe this summer!Podcast Guest:Alyssa Magrum, Colin's HopePodcast Sponsors:Skimmer: http://www.getskimmer.comBlue Ray XL: https://bluerayxl.com/index.html

What is Specialized Business Consulting?

What is Specialized Business Consulting?

Season 3 episode 46...I interviewed Derek Todd with Aquanut Academy to discuss what specialized business consulting is and how it can help pool professionals. Check out this episode to learn more, it may just help you with your business!Podcast Guest:Derek Todd, Aquanut AcademyPodcast Sponsors:Skimmer: https://getskimmer.com/Ray Pak: https://www.raypak.com/

Technology of the Pool World

Technology of the Pool World

In Season 3 episode 45, Lauren Broom, your host is giving the listeners a special roundtable episode with 4 awesome guests that speak about very unique technology that can be used in the pool industry. From helping with water testing, to route management or even drowning prevention technology, we got it all in this episode. Enjoy and jump right in!Podcast Guests:Kevin Embree, SkimmerRavi Kurani, SutroSai Reddy, CamereyeMark Caron, WAVE Drowning Detection SystemPodcast Sponsors:Skimmer: https://getskimmer.com/Viking Capital: https://poolloan.net/

What is Surewater Technologies?

What is Surewater Technologies?

Season 3 episode 44, I interviewed Robert Burrows with Surewater Technologies. This very unique chlorination system made for a great talk! Learn more about this different disinfection system for your large public pools!Podcast Guest: Robert Burrows, VP Sales & Marketing, Surewater TechnologiesPodcast Sponsors:Skimmer:https://getskimmer.com/Blue Ray XL: https://bluerayxl.com/index.html

Pool Loans with Viking Capital

Pool Loans with Viking Capital

In Season 3, Episode 43, I interviewed Greg Powell with Viking Capital. We spoke about what they have to offer to pool builders for financing loans to their customers. This exciting episode will benefit those that are building pools!! Listen in!!Podcast Guest: Greg Powell, President, Viking CapitalPodcast Sponsors:Skimmer: http://www.getskimmer.comBlue Ray XL: https://bluerayxl.com/index.html

GPS Tracking & More for Pool Pros

GPS Tracking & More for Pool Pros

In season 3 episode 42, I interviewed Jeff Alsop with GPS Trackit and it was a great conversation on GPS tracking and more that they have to offer to help pool pros with fleet management and how to save!! You do not want to miss this episode!! Definitely one of the interesting conversations I had on the podcast recently. I learned so much myself!!Podcast Guest:Jeff Alsop, Manager Solutions Architect, GPS TrackitPodcast Sponsors:Skimmer: https://getskimmer.com/Raypak: https://www.raypak.com/

What Does Pool Parts To Go Offer Pool Professionals?

What Does Pool Parts To Go Offer Pool Professionals?

In season 3, yes that right The Let's Talk About Pools Podcast started their 3rd season! We are so excited to continue to bring more informative and exciting episodes to our pool professionals out there! Episode 41 I spoke with Daniel Schonfeld with Pool Parts To Go and what their company has to offer to pool professionals across the country!! Listen in to learn more!!Podcast Guest: Daniel Schonfeld, Owner & CEOPool Parts To GoPodcast Sponsors:Skimmer: http://www.getskimmer.comViking Capital: https://poolloan.net/