Let's Talk About Pools
Episodes
79 episodes
Clean Pools, Clean Books: QuickBooks Tips for Pool Pros
Welcome back to Let’s Talk About Pools, the podcast where we dive into everything pool pros need to know to grow, scale, and succeed in this industry.Today’s episode is all about something that can make or break your business—yo...
Let's Talk About Pools Live Podcast 04/28/2026
In this second LIVE episode of Let’s Talk About Pools, hosts Lauren Broom and Rob Stewart dive into a critical topic every pool professional needs to understand—safety around pressure-side equipment.From pressure cartridg...
Let's Talk About Pools Live Podcast 04/14/2026
Welcome to a milestone moment for Let’s Talk About Pools! In this episode recorded on April 14, 2026, hosts Lauren Broom and Rob Stewart bring you the very first LIVE edition of the podcast—captured here in its recorded format.<...
From Job Sites to Social Media: Corbin Breazeale's Story
Welcome back to Let’s Talk About Pools, the podcast where we dive into the people, stories, and trends shaping the pool industry today.In this episode, we’re sitting down with Corbin Breazeale—better known to many as The Poo...
From Operator to Industry Innovator: Adam Beech & Pool Brain
In Season 5, Episode 75 of Let’s Talk About Pools, we sit down with Adam Beech to explore his journey from working as a pool operator to becoming the CEO of Pool Brain.Adam shares how his real-world experience in the field spark...
Shocking Truths: Electrical Safety Every Pool Pro Needs to Know
In this episode of Let’s Talk About Pools, we dive into a critical safety topic that every pool professional needs to understand—electrical safety around pools and equipment.Host Lauren Broom sits down with Mike Childress...
Smarter Water Starts Here: Inside AquaRev HDC with Keith Morrill
Season 5 | Episode 73 Smarter Water Starts Here: Inside AquaRev HDC with Keith MorrillIn this episode, we sit down with Keith Morrill to explore the innovation behind AquaRev Water HDC and what it means for today’s pool profes...
The Future of Pool Pro Education: PHTA's Center of Excellence
In this episode of Let’s Talk About Pools, host Lauren Broom sits down with Adam Katchmarchi, CEO of Pool & Hot Tub Alliance (PHTA), to discuss the vision, purpose, and impact of the PHTA Center of Excellence.Adam sha...
Every Child a Swimmer: Turning Loss Into a Nationwide Movement to Prevent Drowning
In this powerful and deeply personal episode of Let’s Talk About Pools, host Lauren Broom sits down with Casey McGovern, a passionate water safety advocate and the driving force behind Every Child a Swimmer....
HIDE Skimmer Lids: Innovation That Changes the Pool Deck
Let’s Talk About Pools – Season 5, Episode 70 Title: HIDE Skimmer Lids: Innovation That Changes the Pool DeckIn this episode of Let’s Talk About Pools, host Lauren Broom sits down with Sam Ha...
Let's Talk About RevdUp Apparel
Season 4, Episode 69 – Conversation with Don Douglas of RevdUp ApparelIn this episode, Lauren sits down with Don Douglas, the founder of RevdUp Apparel, to dive into the story behind the brand, its mission, and the passion that fu...
Let's Talk About WaterGuru
In season 4, episode 68, Lauren interviewed Richard Falk and Jeffrey Siegel of WaterGuru about their very innovative product that will help pool operators across the country and world to better monitor pool water and make their jobs easier whil...
Let's Talk About Franchise Success with John Breton
In season 4, episode 67 Host Lauren Broom interviewed John Breton, owner of a franchise of Pool Scouts out of McKinney Texas. He was named Franchisee of the Year! He takes us back to the beginning—what inspired you to start a Pool Scouts franch...
Let's Talk About Algae
In Season 4, episode 66, Lauren Broom interviewed Alicia Stephens of BioLab regarding that one pesky problem we always like to talk about....algae. Your customers hate it and its probably the most complained about problem. She breaks down the a...
Let's Talk About Pool Scouts First Franchisee Success
In season 4 episode 65, I spoke with Tiffiny Consoli, the first franchisee for Pool Scouts! We discuss the benefits of the franchise model vs. starting your own business. Tiffiny discusses her journey from being Pool Scouts’ first franchi...
Let's Talk with Bill Hamilton
In season 4, episode 64, Lauren spoke candidly with Bill Hamilton on the evolution of the pool industry. Topics included how equipment and even water chemistry has evolved over the past 46 years. You will truly love this episode with the most h...
Skimmer's State of Pool Service 2025
In season 4 episode 63, Lauren interviewed Niki Acosta of Skimmer and an in depth discussion about the detailed State of the Pool Service 2025 report that Skimmer has provided to the pool industry. It shows trends for pricing, advertising and o...
Let's Talk About AquaStar
In season 4 episode 62, I spoke with Todd Pieri and Bryan Chrissan with AquaStar Pool Products about their Pool Nation Award they received in 2024 for their Pipeline Pool Filter. We also spoke about the New 3 that was unveiled at the 2024 Inter...
Let's Talk About Customers Karma
In Season 4, Episode 61, I interviewed Michael Meadows, owner of CustomersKarma, Customerskarma.com, Home Service Providers (H.S.P.) can anonymously rate and review customers organized on customers address. This allows other H.S.P. to risk asse...
Let's Talk About The Gritt Game
Special episode 60 of season 4, Lauren interviewed Johnny & Laci Davis of The Gritt Game. They share how they can help pool pros with their businesses! We speak about the upcoming International Pool show in Dallas, TX and how they and their...
Let's Talk with Rob Stewart, CPO Instructor
In season 3 episode 59, I spoke with Rob Stewart, CPO Instructor and pool company owner. We spoke about his nominations for awards, one among them being for Trainer of the Year for the 2024 Pool Nation Awards. Please listen in and see how aweso...
Let's Talk About Pool Monopoly
In season 3 episode 58, Lauren interviewed Ryan Flannery of Pool Monopoly. We discussed how they can help our pool pros succeed in business. We spoke to their successes and how their experience have helped them build Pool Monopoly to educate an...
Let's Talk About Pool Techy
In season 3 episode 57, I spoke with Shane Kearney about their new technology to help the pool industry professionals. If you are looking for something to help grow your business among many other features, definitely listen into this episode!
Let's Talk About Pool Scouts
In Season 3 episode 56, I interviewed Michael Wagner, President of Pool Scouts. We discussed how their company has grown over the past year and what they have in store for the upcoming year. This episode is very insightful for those thinking of...
Skimmer's The Pool Deck Community
in Season 3, Episode 55, Lauren sat down with Niki Acosta and Justine Rae with Skimmer to talk about Skimmer's new online community for our pool pros, called The Pool Deck. This is a fun and interactive community that will host online web...
