Just hearing “performance review” can send a shudder down an employee’s spine. Many worry about unattainable expectations or wonder if their job is on the line. Employers, on the other hand, often picture piles of paperwork, endless meetings and lost productivity.
In the commercial pool industry, sustainability is often measured in kilowatt hours saved or gallons of water conserved. But for Ryan Scherr of Integrity Pools, the most powerful form of sustainability is longevity. “Reliability, reliability,” Scherr says. “Customers want something that’s going to get in there and last, so they want a quality product.” Efficiency…
When most people talk about sustainability, they reach for buzzwords: solar, offsets, eco-friendly. But for Nilson Silva, owner of Master Touch Outdoor Living, a high-efficiency pool service and construction company in Florida, sustainability isn’t a slogan — it’s a byproduct of doing business better.
Jetstream of Houston, LLP, offers fluid end conversion kits for waterblasting pumps from other manufacturers.
The pool service industry is navigating economic uncertainty as it moves into 2025, but professionals remain confident they can adapt and thrive.
In the pool service industry, time means money. Seasoned professionals are selective about their tools, equipment, and recommendations to maximize efficiency and earnings.
Most business owners in the pool and spa industry know, formally or informally, what their business goals are for every season. However, it is challenging to make sure every employee at their company can state those goals at a moments notice. It is also challenging to create measurable sub-goals that allow your employees to actively…
If it weren’t for the monthly invoices customers receive, most would never know a pool technician had come around. Arizona entrepreneur Herman Gunther figured there had to be a better way for pool technicians to notify customers about pool servicing. Flimsy invoices fluttering across lawns, against pool pumps or soaked in pool water weren’t quite…
If the majority of your workday is spent planning pool service routes, it may be time for a new strategy. Depending on your needs and budget, there are a variety of ways to effectively retool your service routes. What the Process Looks LikeDan Lenz started working for All Seasons Pools, near Chicago, in 1987. He…