Episode 247 Pool Nation Podcast: Feeling buried in day-to-day chaos? In this jam-packed episode of the Pool Nation Podcast, Edgar De Jesus, John “JJ Flawless,” and Zach the Pool Boy reveal Habit #3 of Highly Successful Pool Pros: Build Systems, Not Just Skills. Discover why documented processes—not the owner’s memory—unlock profit, freedom, and sustainable growth for service, repair, and retail companies.

Edgar and Zach break down a step-by-step blueprint for creating a repeatable training system, preview the business-first course lineup at the 2025 Pool Nation Conference, and share upcoming dates for the Pool Nation Awards and Women’s Summit. Whether you run 20 pools or 2,000, you’ll learn practical ways to:

Reduce chemical costs, labor, and burnout with simple checklists

Onboard new techs in days instead of weeks with video-based SOPs

Turn financial metrics into money by knowing your numbers

Boost team performance through accountability and collaborative culture

Perfect for pool service entrepreneurs, route owners, retail managers, and anyone ready to scale smarter.

Episode Timeline

00:00 High-energy intro & sponsor shout-outs 01:30 Zach’s “fine-tuning year” and why 2025 is all about systems 04:30 Key dates: Pool Nation Awards nominations (June 18) & Women’s Summit (Aug 21-22) 05:30 Sneak peek: Business-focused courses at the 2025 Pool Nation Conference 11:00 Talent Life Cycle & leadership tracks with Doreen King 15:00 Habit #3 deep dive—why scalable systems beat heroics every time 25:00 Real-world examples: daily route checklists, inventory par levels, communication logs 33:00 4-Step Training Blueprint: Identify ➜ Create Materials ➜ Schedule ➜ Document & Review 52:00 Final takeaways: freedom through systems & building a machine that runs without you 59:00 Teaser: customer-retention systems coming in the next episode

In Episode 246 of the Pool Nation Podcast, Edgar, John, and Zac spill the tea on huge announcements shaping the future of Pool Nation and the pool industry as a whole.

We kick things off by welcoming a new visionary partner, Nidec US Motors, whose innovative approach and focus on education align perfectly with our mission. You’ll hear why this partnership couldn’t come at a better time as pool pros face new challenges with variable speed motor regulations across the country.

Next up, a major milestone for Pool Nation — we officially welcome Doreen King as our new VP of Business and Leadership Development! Doreen shares her incredible journey, career insights, and how she will help us elevate our business education to help pool pros thrive in every stage of their journey — from running solo routes to scaling empires.

The team breaks down the brand-new Pool Nation Path to Growth and Roadmap, unveiling how this strategic framework will support pool pros at each phase of their business evolution. From fundamentals to executive leadership, we’ve built a roadmap to take your business — and YOU — to the next level.

Plus, hear about:

✅ The Executive Edge — a powerful new way to access personalized business and leadership consulting through Pool Nation. ✅ Women’s Summit 2025 — registration is open and already filling up fast! ✅ The Pool Nation Conference — why this will be the only conference focused entirely on the business side of your pool business.

If you’re ready to elevate your mindset, sharpen your leadership skills, and scale smarter, this is a can’t-miss episode.

[00:00] - Introduction & Studio Vibes Meet Spider, shoutouts, and kicking off the live show energy.

[06:20] - Healthy Mind, Healthy Biz Zach shares how small changes in health impact stress and business clarity.

[12:50] - Exciting Announcements Welcoming new visionary partner: Nidec US Motors.

[22:12] - A Major Addition to Pool Nation Introducing Doreen King as VP of Business & Leadership Development.

[31:30] - Doreen’s Story From hospitality and corporate leadership to Pool Nation — her journey and why she said "yes."

[45:55] - The Vision Behind Pool Nation John and Zach reflect on the 10-year vision and why Doreen fits perfectly.

[57:00] - The Path to Growth Doreen explains the 4 phases of pool business and what skills each stage demands.

[01:10:48] - The Pool Nation Roadmap How the Fundamentals, Accelerator, Essentials, and Advantage tracks work and why they matter.

[01:23:00] - Executive Edge Introducing a new consulting and training solution for pool pros at every level.

[01:28:00] - Final Thoughts Why this matters, how it elevates the industry, and where you can get involved.

In episode 245 of the Pool Nation Podcast, Edgar De Jesus, John “JJ Flawless,” and Zac “The Pool Boy” Nicholas rip the curtain off the five habits that separate average pool service companies from industry superheroes.

After some laugh-out-loud banter about rental-property stress, sleepless nights, and the wild Shannon Sharpe lawsuit, the crew dives deep into Habit #2: Investing in Learning and Education—showing you how constant learning transforms stress-filled service calls into profitable, confidence-boosting wins.

You’ll learn:

Why mastering new tech, chemistry, and business skills instantly boosts authority and lets you charge premium prices.

How to turn every class, boot camp, or podcast into cash-generating “aha” moments (even if you’ve heard the topic before).

The mindset shift that eliminates backyard anxiety forever—so you can solve ANY problem without second-guessing.

Real-world stories: pop-up heads, phantom spa leaks, and the in-floor check-valve fix seven other companies missed.

Plus:

Pool Nation Awards timelines, Women’s Summit dates, and the upcoming $10K Pool Pro Championship.

Why Google’s AI revenue surge matters to pool pros.

Sponsor shout-outs packed with tools that cut costs and fatten margins.

Listen in, level up, and start using education as a profit multiplier today.

Timestamps

Timecode Segment

01:00 Edgar, John & Zach recap the week: rental house sold, no-sleep winds, Shannon Sharpe drama 07:00 The hidden stress of unfinished to-dos—and why focus matters 11:30 Pool Nation event rundown: Awards nominations, Women’s Summit, $10K Championship 18:50 Habit #1 recap: Knowing Your Numbers 24:00 Deep dive—Habit #2: Investing in Education 32:45 Phosphate “aha” moments & why old-school thinking kills growth 38:10 How lifelong learning builds brand authority and premium pricing power 44:20 Train-the-Trainer stories: beating stage fright and sharpening your saw 49:30 Real-world case study: the spa leak seven companies couldn’t fix 56:00 Sponsor break (SPPA, Pool Invoice, Blu-Ray XL, AquaStar, Natural Chemistry, Raypak, Hayward) 60:30 Final thoughts: turning knowledge into marketing gold 63:40 Teaser: next week’s big Pool Nation Conference reveal