Lee Salisbury Joins ‘Talking Pools Podcast’ as Co-Host
The “Talking Pools Podcast” announced the addition of Lee Salisbury as a co-host of the popular “Mondays Down Under” show, joining Peter Wiedermann and Shane Sneddon.
PHTA’s Pulse Survey Shows Continued But Slowing Growth Across Industry
The PHTA’s Q3 pulse report indicates revenue has remained the same or increased for more than 61% of respondents.
Robert Naranjo
With resolve and the support of his family, Robert Naranjo started Skimmers Pool Service. After years of hard work, the company now offers service, repair and construction to the Fort Bend County, Texas, area. Naranjo says his best advice for running a successful business are simply to be honest, dependable, responsive and consistent.
Kimberly Langley
Kimberly Langley’s entry into the industry began humbly as a helper. Within just two months, she became a pool technician. With a year’s experience under her belt, she emerged as a lead technician, eventually ascending to route manager. Her hands-on experience in both service and renovation/construction led her to start her own business — Tried & True Pool Company in Lancaster, South Carolina.
Dustin Anderson
Starting in water testing, Dustin Anderson climbed the ranks to become a store manager at Leslie’s Pools by 2005. He subsequently joined a local service company, where he played a pivotal role in building a retail store and served as the service manager. In 2007, looking for more independence, Anderson embarked on a new venture: Precision Aquatics, a commercial service and repair company based in San Diego.
Evosus Launches LOU Accounting
LOU, a cloud-based business software by Evosus, now includes integrated accounting at no additional cost in its Enterprise plan. Every LOU user gets accounts receivable, a chart of accounts and a general ledger, but those on the Enterprise plan are eligible for LOU Accounting. The full suite of features adds retail, inventory and service alongside…
Caring About Carrying
While pool service technicians have countless tools of the trade, including suction hoses, test kits, brush attachments and more, it could be argued that one of their most important tools is the service cart for lugging all those other tools around
Servicing Automatic Pool Covers
In general, automatic pool covers are quite reliable. However, as with any piece of equipment, the system requires maintenance at some point. Some of these maintenance issues are foreseeable — small wear and tear or general upkeep issues, for example. Other issues, however, are unexpected. This unanticipated service can fall under two categories, electrical or…
Is Your Service Department on Flat-Rate Pricing Yet?
It’s an old topic but it needs to be revisited — again. Has your service department adopted flat-rate pricing yet? If not, it’s time to seriously consider the conversion. Most contractors have very strong opinions about flat-rate pricing, one way or the other. However, the reality is this: If you have actually sat down and…
NESPA Awards Top Builders/Service Companies
The Northeast Spa & Pool Association announced the winners of the 2016 Outstanding Achievement Awards — Builders and Service Competition during a ceremony at The Pool & Spa Show in Atlantic City this January. “Honoring both the best and brightest in building and service makes our competition standout from other awards programs,” says Irene Insignares, president…
New App for Pool Service
If it weren’t for the monthly invoices customers receive, most would never know a pool technician had come around. Arizona entrepreneur Herman Gunther figured there had to be a better way for pool technicians to notify customers about pool servicing. Flimsy invoices fluttering across lawns, against pool pumps or soaked in pool water weren’t quite…
The Pink House Story
Photography by Scott Murrish Jack manilla had it all. After years of working for large corporations and “chasing the golden ring,” as he puts it, he had acquired large homes, condominiums, boats, cars and other toys. But he ended up in business with people whose values were in stark contrast to his, so he cut…