• Where People Want to Work

    Every pool company has that technician. They know the equipment inside and out, can diagnose a stubborn heater before the panel is even open and somehow…

  • Look the Part

    A visual identity isn’t just about clarity — like pool water testing, it’s about an overall diagnosis. “You want to step back and ask, ‘Is your…

  • Spot the Red Flags

    Replacing a technician takes time, money and training, and once they give notice, it’s often too late to fix what caused them to leave.

  • Open for Winter

    In many moderate-climate markets, some service professionals are taking a different approach. Rather than shutting systems down for four or five months in the winter,…

  • Designing Well

    Homeowners increasingly want outdoor spaces that help them relax, recover and spend more time outside. Cold plunges, hydrotherapy areas, saunas and dedicated wellness spaces are…

  • Now or Later? 

    For pool service professionals deciding whether equipment should be repaired or replaced, it rarely involves a single issue. Age, timing, warranty coverage, operating costs and…

  • The Ultimate Photo Guide for Service Pros

    Every pool technician carries one of the most effective marketing tools available: a smartphone. Whether documenting a repair or capturing a dramatic pool transformation, techs…

  • Finding the Balance

    Few topics in pool water chemistry generate as much disagreement as phosphates. Ask five industry professionals how much phosphates matter, and you’re likely to get five…

  • From Student to Teacher

    Some people get into the pool industry because they dream of working on exclusive resorts, waterparks or celebrity projects. But for Matthew Ryther, it was…

  • Payan Pools Under New Ownership

    When Javier Payan started cleaning pools as a teenager, his ambitions were modest: learn to surf, service a pool route and avoid hiring employees.

  • Break the Law

    We started this article series by challenging ourselves with a question: In this $23 billion global industry, why do sales growth and career development often…

  • Lighting The Next Chapter

    For years, pool lighting was primarily about safety and visibility. Builders installed enough fixtures to provide proper illumination, satisfy code requirements and extend the pool’s…

  • E-Konomy Pool Service & Supplies 

    When E-Konomy Pool Service & Supplies opened in 1961, the business focused primarily on pool maintenance. Over six decades later, the Arizona company has expanded…

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    The decades-old Arizona company has grown by slowing down training, welcoming ideas from every department and investing in its people

    When E-Konomy Pool Service & Supplies opened in 1961, the business focused primarily on pool maintenance. Over six decades later, the Arizona company has expanded into repairs, renovations, retail and hot tubs while continuing to grow.

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