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The Pool Pro Hunger Games

Talking Pools Podcast August 25, 2025 33 min

Key Takeaways

  • Prepare for the summer season to hit the ground running.
  • Analyze and adjust your pricing regularly.
  • Value your time and charge accordingly.
  • Optimize your service schedule for efficiency.
  • Consider implementing customer contracts for clarity.
  • Maintain a clean and usable database of clients.
  • Establish a reliable payment system to improve cash flow.
  • Regularly review supplier price increases and adjust accordingly.

Episode Summary

In this episode of Mondays Down Under, host Lee Salisbury dives into essential strategies for pool service businesses to prepare for the upcoming summer season. Lee emphasizes the importance of pricing strategies, labor costs, logistics, customer contracts, database management, and effective payment systems to enhance profitability and efficiency. Drawing from his experience in the pool industry, he shares practical tips to help listeners optimize operations and set themselves up for a successful season ahead.

Episode Chapters

  • 00:00 Introduction
  • 11:05 Discussion Continues
  • 22:11 Deep Dive

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