Years ago, a pool pro told me he did not need general liability insurance because he was nice to small animals. In the 16 years of my career, I am pretty sure being nice to small animals will not save you from a claim due to you overfilling a pool and flooding your customer’s basement….
The pool pump market is about to undergo a seismic shift. Starting July 19, 2021, all pump manufacturers will be required to comply with efficiency standards from the U.S. Department of Energy that apply to all new pumps. The standards are largely based on requirements for weighted energy factor (WEF), a new metric used to…
Do you dream of retiring by selling your pool or hot tub business in the future? It can happen, just as it has for thousands of other people, with proper planning. A big part of making this dream a reality is ensuring that the business can run without your involvement. One of the best ways…
*Sponsored Content brought to you by Pentair Having experienced significant revenue loss over this past season due to the coronavirus pandemic, commercial aquatic facilities are looking for ways to reduce their operating costs when they are able to reopen. In order to help these aquatic facilities survive, pool professionals need to proactively do an aquatic…
*Sponsored Content brought to you by Pentair When it comes to successfully upselling variable-speed pumps, pool professionals need to understand their customer as well as the technology they’re selling. “Oftentimes, especially with new salespeople, there’s a tendency to go straight to all the wonderful features and benefits of the product,” says James Roberts, aftermarket upsell…
*Sponsored Content*Brought to you by Pentair Just like air conditioners, refrigerators, LED lights and home automation, energy-efficient pool pumps can significantly lower a home’s energy usage. According to the EPA’s ENERGY STAR website, traditional single-speed pool pumps could be the home’s second largest energy user for homes with in-ground swimming pools. With new DOE legislation…
*Sponsored Content*brought to you by Pentair Good for business, good for the environment In light of the new Department of Energy regulations going into effect in 2021, now is a good time to integrate variable-speed pool pump replacement sales into your business plan. Selling the energy-saving benefits of variable-speed pool pumps (VSP) is quite rewarding, according…
*Sponsored Content*by PoolPro on behalf of NESPA Service Competition Winners The NESPA Outstanding Achievement Awards recognize Northeast Spa and Pool Association members who have provided stellar service. GOLDDS Pool Service Royersford, PASean Meyers began working in the pool industry in 2000 as seasonal summer help for a pool retail store. He worked his way up…
*Sponsored Content* A Q&A to prepare you for new pool pump energy regulations in 2021. Part one in a six-part series. After more than a year and a half of back and forth with the pool industry, the Department of Energy announced in January 2017 its final ruling on the Energy Conservation Standards for Dedicated-Purpose…
*Sponsored Content*by PoolPro on behalf of the NPC QEP Co., Inc. has been a corporate member of the National Plasterers Council for more than 15 years. “They support the industry with education, act as a watchdog for industry and political issues, support education charities for the next generation — all while working for the betterment…
RB Retail & Service Solutions updates SQLSponsored Content*By PoolPro on behalf of RB Retail & Service Solutions It’s the dream — one piece of software that will manage all the nuances of a hot tub and swimming pool retail and service business. While there are lots of great point-of-sale options on the market, few can handle,…