Let's Talk About Pools Podcast

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!!!
Let's Talk About Basecrete!
In season 2 episode 40, Host Lauren Broom interviewed owner Vito Mariano of Basecrete about concrete pools. Detailed discussion on waterproofing using Basecrete and suspended pools based on Vito's extensive knowledge on this subject matters more than anyone else in the pool industry!!Also in this episode learn about how to donate to the Basecrete/Danilo Bonazza Art & Mosaics Hurricane Ian Fundraiser at www.basecretecares.comSpace Coast Pool School is donating a portion of every CPO student to this fundraiser. Please join us to help the pool professionals in SW Florida! Podcast Guest:Vito Mariano, owner BasecretePodcast Sponsors:Skimmer:  https://getskimmer.com/BlueRayXL:  https://bluerayxl.com/
Nov 12, 2022
27 min
Water Chemistry & Water Testing
In season 2, episode 39, Lauren Broom interviewed Wayne Ivusich regarding water chemistry and proper water testing procedures. He gives great insight in how important these topics are to pool service professionals. This is a must listen to episode for all pool service professionals!!Podcast Guest:Wayne Ivusich, PHTA CPO InstructorPodcast Sponsors:Skimmer:  https://getskimmer.com/Viking Capital:  https://poolloan.net/
Sep 26, 2022
37 min
Let's Talk About Pool Stains
In season 2 episode 38: Lauren Broom interviewed Joel Gray of Jack's Magic and we had a conversation about pool stain identification and how to treat pool stains. This episode is for you if want want to know how to manage pool stains!!Podcast Guest:Joel Gray. Regional Sales ManagerJack's MagicPodcast Sponsors:Skimmer:  https://getskimmer.com/Pool Parts To Go: https://poolpartstogo.com/
Aug 30, 2022
1 hr 1 min
Let's Talk UV Disinfection
In season 2 Episode 37, Lauren Broom hosts a podcast on UV disinfection with guest John Psaroudis with Aquionics. This is an awesome way to add secondary disinfection to any aquatic venue, pool or spa. Listen in about advantages of this type of disinfection, but also other things to think about before choosing this type of disinfection.Podcast Guest:  John Psaroudis, AquionicsPodcast Sponsors:Skimmer:  https://getskimmer.com/RayPak: https://www.raypak.com/
Jul 22, 2022
26 min
Let's Talk About Crypto & Legionella
In season 2, episode 36, Lauren Broom interviewed Michelle Hlavsa and Chris Edens of the Centers for Disease Control(CDC) regarding recreational water illnesses(RWI's) Cryptosporidium(Crypto) and Legionella. If you love learning about public health, recreational water illnesses or just how to maintain your aquatic venue so that you can reduce the chance of an outbreak then this is the episode for you! People can get sick from the Butt Water! Learn how to maintain it as a pool operator in a safe and healthy condition. Learn from the public health experts themselves!Podcast Guests:Michelle Hlavsa, Chief of CDC Healthy Swimming Pool Program  Chris Edens, Epidemiologist of CDC Legionella section  Podcast Sponsors:Skimmer: http://www.getskimmer.comRayPak:  https://www.raypak.com/
Jul 6, 2022
1 hr 17 min
Proper Pool Startups With NPC
In Season 2, episode 35, Lauren Broom interviewed Ken Westfall of National Plaster's Council regarding proper startup water chemistry and procedures for new plaster on pools. This is an awesome episode for those that are doing new startups from pool builders to gain new customers. This episode is even awesome for pool professionals who have been in the industry a long time. Listen In!Podcast Guest:  Ken Westfall, Technical Director, National Plaster's CouncilPodcast Sponsors:Skimmer:http://www.getskimmer.comPool Parts to Go: https://poolpartstogo.com/
Jun 17, 2022
1 hr 18 min
Employment Roundtable
In season 2, episode 34, Lauren interviewed guests from both sides of the aquatics industry regarding the current employment situation and how it is affecting the pool industry. The effects are discussed from a guest from the parks and recreations aquatic industry and another guest from the pool service industry. Some of the effects have been the same and some are different depending on the side of industry you are in. We discussed how they are trying to handle this current and emerging situation that our current economy has created. Listen in and jump right in!Podcast Guests:Julie Sevilla, Aquatics Director, David Posnack JCCGary Heath, Owner of The Pool DoctorsPodcast Sponsors:Basecrete:   https://www.basecreteusa.com/Blue RayXL:  https://bluerayxl.com/index.html
May 16, 2022
45 min
Female Pool Professionals
In season 2 episode 33, Lauren Broom spoke with four strong female pool professionals. They spoke about the positives and hardships of being a female in the pool industry. They encourage all of us to continue to professionalize our industry for all professionals!!Podcast Guests:Andrea Nannini, Owner at  Hibiscus PoolsJules Johnson, Operations Manager/Coordinator at  Mission Pool & SuppliesKristen Melo, Owner at Preserve PoolsHeather Linton, Owner at Swim CarefreePodcast Sponsors:Basecrete:  https://www.basecreteusa.com/Blue RayXL:  https://bluerayxl.com/index.html
May 1, 2022
43 min
Tools of the Modern Pool Professional
In season 2, episode 32, Lauren Broom interviewed a roundtable of unique individuals on the pool tools that the modern  pool professional can utilize for their jobs. Listen  to this  episode, you do not want to miss this one!!Podcast Guests:Kevin Embree with SkimmerMatt Lopez, Riptide Pool VacuumJoseph DiAnna Sr. & Joseph DiAnna Jr. , Primate Pool ToolsEric & Jenel Resh, Piranha Pool ProductsPodcast Sponsors:Skimmer:  https://getskimmer.com/Primate Pool Tools:  https://primatepooltools.net/
Apr 11, 2022
1 hr 18 min
Let's Talk About Salt Chlorine Generators
In season 2, episode 31, Lauren Broom, host, interviewed Sean Assam with AquaCal on salf chlorine generators. Listen in to this episode if you really want to learn about this topic from someone like Sean that I have found to be the most knowledgeable on this topic. He is often the one teaching in Florida at pool trade shows on this topic. He makes understanding it so easy!! Listen in to learn more!! You won't regret it!!Podcast Guest:Sean Assam, National Accounts and Commercial Products Manager at AquaCal AutoPilot Inc.Podcast Sponsors:Skimmer:  https://getskimmer.com/BlueRay XL:  http://www.bluerayxl.com/
Mar 23, 2022
46 min
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