The Pool Guy Podcast Show
The Pool Guy Podcast Show
David Van Brunt
37 Years Later: Advice I'd Give My Younger Pool Guy Self
20 minutes Posted Jul 7, 2026 at 4:00 am.
Welcome And Time Travel Advice
Coaching Program Quick Invite
Customers Notice Less Than You Think
Stop Cutting Corners On Cleaning
Pick A Reliable Service Truck
Customer Service Without Arguing
Resources And Final Sendoff
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If you could hop in a time machine and give your younger self one page of business advice, what would you say and what would you beg yourself to stop doing? I take that question seriously and go back to 1988 when I started pool service at 16. What comes out is a set of lessons that every pool technician, pool service pro, and pool route owner can use to build a calmer and more profitable business. First, I talk about a mindset shift that sounds risky but is actually freeing: most customers d...