The Art of Aggregates
Experts say builders and plasterers can’t willy-nilly choose an aggregate.
Finish-Saving MicroGlass
In the pool industry, skepticism meets innovation. Patrick Brindle, MicroGlass’ Director of Business Development, explains the science behind the seemingly magical MicroGlass product.
Summer Survival Guide
Schedule changes, employees’ time off and an influx of service calls can hit all at once, leaving pool pros feeling like they’re doing everything they can just to tread water.
Hiring Headaches
Workforce development may well be the biggest challenge facing the pool industry today.
More Business for All
If you’re trying to get by in the pool industry without making friends, well, you must be a newbie…or you don’t like earning new business. That’s right, we said it, but we’re not the only ones. Kevin Cobabe, president of Dynamic Pool & Spa Construction in Redondo Beach, California, says he realized early on that…
Start It Up
Swimming pools are not one-size-fits-all when it comes to design, and most certainly not when it comes to their care. The structure, mechanisms and sanitizing systems all contribute to determining the best water care method, and many industry veterans agree the care of a pool hinges on one crucial stage: The startup. “Proper pool startups…
Sweeten the Deal
Alan Smith Pools in Southern California began focusing on commercial growth during the 2008 recession. During an economic crisis, not as many residential customers can afford pool installation and upkeep, but that’s not typically the case with commercial pools. For many in the industry, a mix of both residential and commercial clients can aid financial…
Forever a Pool Finisher
Photography By Tommy Ton You don’t really know what work ethic looks like until you meet Alan Smith, CEO and co-owner of Alan Smith Pools in Orange, California. Smith graduated high school early in 1974 and, on his own at 17 years old, went to work on a commercial fishing boat. After six months on…