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Send us Fan Mail Episode #88: Turn Pool Leaks into Business Opportunities with Leak Business Academy Looking to expand your pool service business and create new revenue opportunities? On this episode of Let’s Talk About Pools, host Lauren Broom welcomes Jeff David of Leak Business Academy to discuss how adding professional leak detection services can help pool pros grow their businesses, diversify their services, and better serve their customers. Discover the opportunities in leak detection, the importance of proper training and equipment, and how pool professionals can turn a common pool problem into a valuable business service. Whether you're an established pool service company or looking to expand your skills, this episode offers insights into taking your business to the next level! Tune in to Episode #88 and discover how finding leaks can lead to new business opportunities! Strategic Podcast Sponsor:  Pool Brain

Send us Fan Mail Join host Lauren Broom and special guest co-anchor Adam Lawrence of PAL Lighting for another informative episode of Let's Talk About Pools! 💡 Pool Lighting & Advancements: Discover how innovative pool lighting technology is transforming backyard pools and outdoor living spaces. We discuss the latest advancements from PAL Lighting and what pool service professionals, builders, and homeowners should know about today's lighting options. 📰 Service Industry News: We're also covering some important stories impacting the pool industry: 💦 Florida Waterpark: A newly opened waterpark reportedly fails 34 inspections.⚖️ Pool Filter Explosion: An injured pool technician and the court case involving a filter explosion.👷 OSHA Visits: Workplace safety and what pool service companies need to understand about OSHA inspections.⚠️ Chemical Safety Incident: A pool technician hospitalized following improper pool chemical handling and storage on September 4, 2026.From exciting new pool technology to serious workplace safety concerns, this episode brings together industry innovation, real-world incidents, and conversations that matter to pool professionals. 🎙️ Whether you're a pool service technician, pool builder, business owner, or homeowner, there's something for you in this episode! Strategic Podcast Sponsor:  Pool Brain

Send us Fan Mail In episode 87 of Let’s Talk About Pools, host Lauren Broom sits down with David Watson, author of Why ORP Systems Fail—and How to Stop It, for a deep dive into the world of Oxidation-Reduction Potential (ORP). Why doesn’t ORP always behave the way pool professionals expect? David breaks down how ORP systems work, what can influence ORP readings, common reasons systems struggle, and why understanding the chemistry behind the number matters. If you operate, service, or manage pools using automated chemical controllers, this is an episode you won’t want to miss! If you want to order his book with discount see link below: For the ORP book - https://shop.ingramspark.com/b/084?params=EwNwQ8EIDQ29hqwFftnYan1qXQO8vSqmlapPa6sGNJa This link gives a special discount for the students. No codes to input, they simply click and order. Strategic Podcast Sponsor:  Pool Brain

Send us Fan Mail Let's Talk About Pools Live Podcast 09/29/2026 Join Lauren Broom and guest anchor Jeff David of Leak Detection Business Academy for a great conversation about pool leaks, leak detection equipment, tools, techniques, and the leak detection business. Plus, Lauren covers an important public health topic: 🦝 What should you do if a raccoon was in a swimming pool, pooped in the pool, or died in the pool? Practical information, industry conversation, and pool safety—all in this episode of Let’s Talk About Pools! Strategic Podcast Sponsor:  Pool Brain

Send us Fan Mail Episode 86: Unlocking the BlueWave Advantage: How Pool Companies Can Benefit Lauren Broom sits down with Tom Patterson, VP of BlueWave and Procurement at SPS Pool Care, to discuss the BlueWave Advantage Program and how it can help pool companies access valuable resources, strengthen their operations, and grow their businesses. Tune in for insights and practical information for pool professionals looking to take advantage of the program. Strategic Podcast Sponsor:  Pool Brain

Send us Fan Mail 🎙️ Let’s Talk About Pools — Live Episode 09/15/2026 Join Lauren Broom, Main Host, and Sarah Bero “Sarah The Pool Girl,” Guest Anchor, for a fun and informative conversation covering safety, industry news, holidays, and contracts! 🏊‍♀️ In this episode, we talked about:  🕷️ Black widows & pool pros — staying safe around pool equipment areas and skimmers.  👵 72 and still going strong! — an inspiring IPSSA article about a pool professional who has been cleaning pools for 40 years.  🏛️ Washington, D.C. Reflection Pool — recent news about the contractor acknowledging mistakes with the liner rather than blaming vandalism.  🎄 Holidays & pool service — Do pool pros take holidays off? Which holidays do they work?  📋 Contracts matter! — being careful about how you word your contracts and understanding what those words may legally obligate you to do. And of course, Sarah and I had a lot of fun together! 😂🏊‍♀️ I definitely missed my regular co-anchor Rob Stewart, who is currently in St. Lucia teaching classes! 🌴📚 We’re glad he’s out there sharing his knowledge, but we look forward to having him back! Watch, listen, and join the conversation! 🎧🏊‍♂️ Strategic Podcast Sponsor:  Pool Brain

Send us Fan Mail Episode #85: Built to Sell: What It Takes to Grow a Pool Business and Navigate the Acquisition Process In this episode of Let’s Talk About Pools, we talk with Mike Marchione, Acquisitions Associate with SPS Pool Care, about what it takes to grow a successful pool business and what the process looks like when it’s time to sell. From building value and preparing your business for acquisition to understanding what buyers are looking for, Mike shares valuable insight for pool professionals thinking about the future of their business. Strategic Podcast Sponsor:  Pool Brain

Send us Fan Mail 🎙️ Let’s Talk About Pools – Live Podcast | September 1, 2026 This episode covers Lauren’s experience at the Pool Nation Women’s Summit in Texas, a look inside the new Pool Nation headquarters in Dallas, and this year’s industry award nominations. We also dive into expanding your services with leak detection and pool inspections, the serious dangers of pressurized pool filters, why LSI water balance matters, and how AI technology may help pool pros with water chemistry and dosing. Real talk about the opportunities, safety concerns, and technology shaping the pool industry! Strategic Podcast Sponsor:  Pool Brain

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Let’s Talk About Pools, we’re talking about easy and accurate pool water testing with the ITS Pool EZ Photometer. Learn how this testing technology can help pool professionals get accurate water chemistry readings, simplify testing, and make better decisions when maintaining pools. We’ll discuss how the Pool EZ can make water testing easier, more efficient, and more reliable for pool pros in the field. Strategic Podcast Sponsor:  Pool Brain

Send us Fan Mail In this live episode of Let’s Talk About Pools, Lauren Broom and Tyler diPretoro tackle three important topics every pool professional should know. They discuss Legionella and spas, including practical steps pool pros can take to help prevent an outbreak. They also break down pool pump curves and why understanding them matters for proper equipment operation. Plus, they cover acid washing safety and the precautions pool professionals should follow to protect themselves, their customers, and the pool environment. A must-listen for pool pros looking to improve safety, equipment knowledge, and water management practices! Strategic Podcast Sponsor:  Pool Brain

Send us Fan Mail Let’s Talk About Pools – Episode 83 Title: Running Aquatic Facilities: What AOAP Has to Offer Pool Pros Episode Description: Lauren Broom sits down with Juliene Hefter from the Association of Aquatic Professionals (AOAP) to explore what AOAP has to offer aquatic and pool professionals—especially those responsible for running and managing aquatic facilities. They discuss valuable resources, education, networking, and support to help aquatic professionals succeed and operate their facilities safely and effectively. Strategic Podcast Sponsor:  Pool Brain

Send us Fan Mail Let's Talk About Pools – Live Episode | August 4, 2026 In this live episode, we discuss three important topics every pool professional should know. We cover Cyclospora and why staying informed about public health issues matters, review lightning safety and when pools should be cleared during thunderstorms, and explain why total alkalinity is one of the most important water balance parameters for maintaining safe, stable, and properly sanitized pool water. Join us for practical tips, industry insights, and education to help you become a better pool professional. Strategic Podcast Sponsor:  Pool Brain

Send us Fan Mail In Episode #82 of Let’s Talk About Pools, we dive into the world of residential UV and ozone water treatment with Michael Falzer, National Sales Manager with AquaComfort Water Group. Michael shares insights into how Solaxx UV and ozone systems work, their benefits for residential swimming pools, and how these technologies can complement traditional pool sanitation methods. Whether you're a pool professional or a homeowner looking to better understand advanced water treatment options, this episode offers an informative look at the science, applications, and future of UV and ozone in residential pools. Strategic Podcast Sponsor:  Pool Brain

Send us Fan Mail Join Lauren Broom and co-anchor Rob Stewart for the July 20, 2026 episode of Let’s Talk About Pools Live! This episode covers a variety of important topics from across the pool industry, including the still-open Pool Nation Awards nominations, Natalie Hood of The Grit Game and her Learn to Swim initiative, options for vacation and sick-route fill-ins, selling pool service routes, phosphate issues in pools, and much more. Tune in for industry insights, helpful conversations, and plenty of pool talk! Link to Natalie Hood's Learn to Swim Initiative: https://givebutter.com/she-swims-so-they-can-mbrkld Strategic Podcast Sponsor:  Pool Brain

Send us Fan Mail Episode #81 – The Chlorine Genie: A Different Approach to Salt Chlorine Generation What if you could enjoy the benefits of salt chlorination without adding thousands of parts per million of salt directly to the pool? In Episode #81, Lauren Broom sits down with Patrick Lajoie to explore the innovative Chlorine Genie system and how it differs from traditional salt chlorine generators. Learn how this unique technology generates chlorine from a separate brine tank rather than the pool water itself, helping reduce the amount of salt added to the pool while delivering a consistent chlorine residual. Patrick also discusses the system's self-cleaning design, simplified maintenance, pH management capabilities, and how steady chlorine production can improve water quality and reduce chemical fluctuations. Whether you're a pool professional or a homeowner interested in alternative sanitization technologies, this episode offers an in-depth look at a different approach to chlorine generation and the science behind it.  Strategic Podcast Sponsor:  Pool Brain