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Sep 28, 2026 · 1:25:24
In Episode 320 of the Pool Nation Podcast - Your pool route is full. The phone is ringing. You’re working six or seven days a week. So why does it still feel like you’re not…
Sep 21, 2026 · 1:30:46
Episode # 319 Pool Nation Podcast. What if your highest-paying pool account is earning you less than one that pays a fraction of the price? In this best-of Pool Nation Podcast…
Sep 14, 2026 · 1:29:20
Episode 318 Pool Nation Podcast. Six years ago, we turned on the microphones to have the conversations pool pros needed. We never imagined those conversations would grow into…
Sep 7, 2026 · 1:03:14
Episode 317 Pool Nation Podcast - What does it take to grow a family-owned pool business from a backyard shed into three retail locations, 70 employees, and a customer database…
Aug 31, 2026 · 1:46:39
Episode 316 Pool Nation Podcast - What happens when 130 women from across the swimming pool industry come together to learn, connect, and grow? In this special episode of the…
Aug 24, 2026 · 59:51
In episode 314 of the Pool Nation Podcast, Edgar De Jesus and Ryan Morson sit down with Jake Riggs and Stuart Lockhart of Hot Springs Pools & Spas and PoolGoods.com for a…
Aug 17, 2026 · 1:35:54
Episode # 314 Pool Nation Podcast. What if one pool deck job could put $10,000 in profit into your business in less than three days? In this episode of the Pool Nation Podcast,…
Aug 10, 2026 · 1:07:22
Is your pool service business making money this summer, or is the summer running your business? In Episode #313 of the Pool Nation Podcast, Edgar and John "JJ Flawless" break…
Aug 3, 2026 · 1:35:25
Episode # 312 of the Pool Nation Podcast. What if one simple conversation could increase your average ticket by 30-40%? In this episode of the Pool Nation Podcast, Edgar De Jesus…
Jul 27, 2026 · 1:30:25
Episode #311 Pool Nation Podcast What really makes one pool filter better than another? In this episode of the Pool Nation Podcast, Edgar De Jesus and John "JJ Flawless" sit down…
Jul 20, 2026 · 53:21
Episode 310 Pool Nation Podcast What does it take to build a pool company that lasts nearly six decades? In this episode of the Pool Nation Podcast, Edgar De Jesus is joined by…
Jul 13, 2026 · 1:19:36
Episode # 309 of the Pool Nation Podcast - What does a true partnership between manufacturers and pool professionals actually look like? In this episode of the Pool Nation…
Jul 6, 2026 · 1:07:48
Episode 308 Pool Nation Podcast - What does it take to grow from a few referrals into a company with 50 employees, three locations, hundreds of service accounts, retail stores,…
Jun 29, 2026 · 59:09
How a Former SWAT Officer Built One of California's Most Successful Pool Companies | Featuring Obie Rodriguez What happens when a 30-year law enforcement veteran and 15-year SWAT…
Jun 22, 2026 · 1:10:50
In Episode 306 of the Pool Nation Podcast - The Pool Nation Awards are officially back, and nominations are now open! In this episode , Edgar and John "JJ Flawless" dive deep…
Jun 15, 2026 · 1:44:06
Episode # 305 Pool Nation Podcast - What does it take to build a pool service company that lasts for decades, retains top talent, and serves more than 1,000 pools? In this…
Jun 8, 2026 · 1:39:52
In episode # 304 of the Pool Nation Podcast, Edgar De Jesus and Zac "The Pool Boy" Nicholas sit down with Jeremy Young and Orlando Gadea from Fluidra to reveal one of the biggest…
Jun 1, 2026 · 3:14:14
Episode 303 Pool Nation Podcast is a Best of Episodes. This is a packed three-hour-plus episode with three segments (the Raypak heat pump deep dive, the Women's Summit podcast,…
May 25, 2026 · 1:07:46
Episode 302 of the Pool Nation Podcast What if your pool business has been warning you about bigger problems... and you just haven’t been listening? In this episode of the Pool…
May 18, 2026 · 1:44:34
In Episode 301 of the Pool Nation Podcast, we bring you a special “Best Of Pool Nation” compilation featuring some of the most impactful conversations, emotional moments,…
May 11, 2026 · 1:28:02
In Episode 300 of the Pool Nation Podcast Edgar and John sit down with Mike from Quick Shop Pools and Bellafina Outdoors to talk about the future of pool construction, pool…
May 4, 2026 · 1:18:24
In Episode 299 of the Pool Nation Podcast, Edgar, John “JJ Flawless,” and Zac “The Pool Boy” break down one of the most important conversations every pool pro needs to hear — the…
Apr 27, 2026 · 1:22:59
In Episode 298 of the Pool Nation Podcast, Edgar and Zac are joined by industry experts Robbie Walker and Michael Viegas from Solenis to break down one of the most misunderstood…
Apr 20, 2026 · 1:34:30
In Episode 297 of the Pool Nation Podcast, Edgar De Jesus, John “JJFlawless,” and Zac “The Pool Boy” sit down with Jose Perez, founder of Encore Filtration also now officially…
Apr 13, 2026 · 1:25:05
In Episode 296 of the Pool Nation Podcast, Edgar breaks down the pool service business systems that help companies scale without losing control. This is Part 2 of the series and…
Apr 8, 2026 · 59:55
E-295 Pool Nation Podcast. If you’ve ever felt like your pool business is growing… but somehow getting harder, more stressful, and less profitable—this episode is for you. In…
Mar 30, 2026 · 1:46:41
In episode # 294 of the Pool Nation Podcast, Edgar De Jesus sits down live at AquaStar with Bryan Chrissan and Michael Kraus to break down one of the most important topics in the…
Mar 23, 2026 · 1:47:54
In episode #293 of the Pool Nation Podcast, we sit down with industry leaders Alicia Stephens and Michael G to break down what innovation really looks like in the pool…
Mar 16, 2026 · 1:43:16
In Episode 292 of the Pool Nation Podcast “Best of Pool Nation” episode, host Edgar, along with co-hosts John “JJ Flawless” and Zac “The Pool Boy” Nicholas, bring together some…
Mar 9, 2026 · 2:08:39
In episode #291 of the Pool Nation Podcast, Edgar De Jesus, John “JJ Flawless,” and Zac “The Pool Boy” Nicholas sit down with Michelle Cook from Heritage Pool Supply to discuss…
Mar 2, 2026 · 2:03:04
Episode 290 Pool Nation Podcast - Are you stuck at 200 pools and can’t break through to the next level? In this powerful episode of the Pool Nation Podcast, Edgar, John, and Zac…
Feb 23, 2026 · 1:47:02
In Episode 289 of the Pool Nation Podcast, Edgar De Jesus, John “JJ Flawless,” and Zac “The Pool Boy” recap the energy and momentum from the Western Pool & Spa Show and the…
Feb 16, 2026 · 1:01:53
Episode 288 Pool Nation Podcast. Are you busy… or are you actually building a profitable pool service business? In this episode of the Pool Nation Podcast, Edgar, John, and Zac…
Feb 9, 2026 · 1:20:27
In Episode 287 of Pool Nation Podcast is Part 2 of this powerful conversation, Edgar , John “JJ Flawless,” and Zac “The Pool Boy” Nicholas break down the real difference between…
Feb 2, 2026 · 1:20:35
In episode 286 of the Pool Nation Podcast, Edgar De Jesus is joined by co-hosts John “JJ Flawless” and Zac “The Pool Boy” Nicholas for a powerful, honest conversation about…
Jan 26, 2026 · 1:31:41
In episode 285 of the Pool Nation Podcast, Edgar De Jesús sits down with leadership expert Leanne De Jesús for an in-depth conversation on how pool business owners, service…
Jan 19, 2026 · 1:39:43
In episode 284 of the Pool Nation Podcast, we sit down with Rocco Russo, the 2025 Pool Nation Trainer of the Year, to break down what it really takes to become an elite pool…
Jan 12, 2026 · 1:15:40
Pool Nation Podcast Episode 283, a special “best of” style episode packed with real conversations, pool industry insights, and business lessons for pool service, repair, and…
Jan 5, 2026 · 1:08:52
In Episode 282 of the Pool Nation Podcast, Edgar breaks down why financial clarity—not activity—is what actually creates control in your pool business. If you’ve ever felt…
Dec 29, 2025 · 1:06:04
In Episode 281 of the Pool Nation Podcast, Edgar De Jesus dives into a topic most pool business owners aren’t prepared for - what really happens after you raise your prices.…
Dec 22, 2025 · 1:11:18
In episode 280 of the Pool Nation Podcast, Edgar De Jesus is joined by co-host Zach “The Pool Boy” Nicholas for Part 5 of the Winter Business Series, where they break down one of…
Dec 15, 2025 · 57:29
In episode 279 of the Pool Nation Podcast, Edgar De Jesus is joined by co-hosts Zach “The Pool Boy” Nicholas and John “JJ Flawless” for Part 4 of the Winning Business Series,…
Dec 8, 2025 · 54:45
In Episode 278 of Pool Nation Podcast, Edgar and Todd broadcast straight from the AquaStar Studio in Ventura, California, where they sit down with two incredible industry…
Dec 1, 2025 · 1:05:03
In this episode of the Pool Nation Podcast, Edgar continues the Winter Business Series with Part 3: uncovering the hidden leaks that silently destroy profitability in your pool…
Nov 24, 2025 · 1:13:53
Pool service pricing has changed — and today we break down the number that decides EVERYTHING in your business: your true cost per pool and cost per stop. In episode 275 of the…
Nov 17, 2025 · 1:03:32
In Episode 274 of the Pool Nation Podcast, Edgar and Zac kick off a new business series by tackling the topic most pool pros feel every day but rarely talk about openly:…
Nov 10, 2025 · 1:16:53
In this episode 273 of the Pool Nation Podcast, John “JJ Flawless”, Zac the Pool Boy Nicholas, and special guests Tim Moore and Jim D’Angelo from US Motors/Nidec dive deep into…
Nov 3, 2025 · 2:03:08
In this Episode 272 of the Pool Nation Podcast, we’re bringing together some of the most memorable, powerful, and inspiring moments from across the Pool Nation Podcast. From…
Oct 27, 2025 · 51:54
In episode 271 of the Pool Nation Podcast — where it’s all pool talk (and we ain’t talking about netting and jetting)! In this Best of Pool Nation special, Edgar, John, Zach, and…
Oct 20, 2025 · 35:08
Episode 270 Pool Nation Podcast. Welcome to a special Best of Pool Nation Podcast episode! This week, we’re celebrating some of the most inspiring and hardworking professionals…
Oct 13, 2025 · 1:07:18
In Episode 269 of the Pool Nation Podcast, Edgar De Jesus sits down with Megan Kendrick from Pool Pro Magazine and the incredible female nominees from the Pool Nation Awards 30…
Oct 6, 2025 · 1:33:21
In Episode 268 of the Pool Nation Podcast, Edgar, Zac, and Spider sit down with Alicia Stephens and Ted Lawrence from BioLab to uncover what really goes into developing the pool…
Sep 29, 2025 · 1:33:35
Today in Episode 267 of the Pool Nation Podcast we drop a big announcement: Pool Nation and SPPA are partnering to unite more than 7,200 pool pros under one roof — the largest…
Sep 22, 2025 · 1:32:47
In Episode 266 of the Pool Nation Podcast Edgar John dig in with Aquastar, Poolside Tech, and Raypak on how open collaboration (not vendor lock-in) is unlocking smarter…
Sep 15, 2025 · 1:36:58
In episode 265 of the Pool Nation Podcast, we sit down with Scott Frost, who recently joined Heritage after more than 30 years in the pool industry. From building pools and…
Sep 8, 2025 · 1:26:11
In this week’s Pool Nation Podcast, Edgar, John, and Zac are joined by Meagan MAGAÑA, Show Manager of the PSP/Deck Expo, to give you the ultimate insider guide to the 2025 PSP…
Sep 1, 2025 · 1:13:05
In episode 263 of the Pool Nation Podcast, we break down what to expect at the Pool Nation Conference at the PSP/Deck Expo in Las Vegas (Oct 24–25): a full day of truly hands-on…
Aug 25, 2025 · 1:15:55
Pool Nation Podcast E-262 - In this special Best of Pool Nation Podcast episode, we highlight some of the most inspiring conversations from past shows. From women leaders…
Aug 18, 2025 · 59:39
In Episode 261 of the Pool Nation Live Podcast, Edgar De Jesus, John “JJ Flawless,” and Zac “The Pool Boy” Nicholas dive into Part 2 of the Roadmap to Profitability series. This…
Aug 11, 2025 · 1:31:45
In episode 259 of the Pool Nation Podcast, hosts Edgar De Jesus, John “JJ Flawless”, and Zac the Pool Boy sit down with Tim Moore and Jim D’Angelo from US Motors / Nidec to…
Aug 4, 2025 · 51:57
In Episode 259 of Pool Nation Podcast, Edgar De Jesus and John "JJ Flawless" dive deep into a critical safety topic in the pool industry: Equipotential Bonding. They’re joined by…
Jul 28, 2025 · 1:24:52
Pool Nation Podcast E-258 - In this landmark episode, the Pool Nation team takes you behind the scenes of the brand-new AquaStar Studios in Ventura, California. We’re the very…
Jul 21, 2025 · 1:06:32
Episode 257 of the Pool Nation Podcast. This week on the Pool Nation Podcast, we bring you a Best Of episode packed with the most inspiring, entertaining, and educational moments…
Jul 14, 2025 · 1:04:14
Episode 256 of the Pool Nation Podcast. Ready to build a pool service business that doesn’t just keep pools blue, but also pays you what you’re worth? This week, Edgar De Jesus,…
Jul 7, 2025 · 1:24:30
In this heartfelt and powerful episode #255 of the Pool Nation Podcast, hosts Edgar De Jesus, John "JJ Flawless," and Zac "The Pool Boy" Nicholas welcome Jay Laughrey, an…
Jun 30, 2025 · 58:43
Welcome to Episode 254 of the Pool Nation Podcast, where we’re not just netting and jetting—we’re building a nation of pool pros! In this myth-busting episode, Edgar, John, and…
Jun 23, 2025 · 1:01:50
In Episode 253 of the Pool Nation Podcast, Edgar, John, and Zac take a deep dive into everything pH. Whether you're a seasoned pro or just getting started, understanding pH is…
Jun 16, 2025 · 1:30:22
Celebrating 100 Years of Innovation with Hayward – Lessons from the Past, Present, and Future of the Pool Industry In this special episode of the Pool Nation Podcast, Edgar,…
Jun 9, 2025 · 57:59
In episode 251 of the Pool Nation Podcast, Edgar, John, and Zach go full pool nerd mode and dive deep into real-world pool chemistry questions submitted by new pool pro Jonah…
Jun 2, 2025 · 1:30:40
In episode 250 of the Pool Nation Podcast, Edgar and Zac are joined in-studio by Alicia Stephens and Rick Harvey from BioLab for a hilarious, insightful, and business-packed…
May 26, 2025 · 57:33
Episode 249 Pool Nation Podcast - In this can’t-miss episode of the Pool Nation Podcast, Edgar welcomes back Danielle and Laurel from the SPPA to uncover the real-life insurance…
May 19, 2025 · 1:35:54
E-248 Pool Nation Podcast. Your pools don’t have to turn green—and your profit shouldn’t disappear down the drain. In this powerhouse episode of the Pool Nation Podcast, Edgar De…
May 12, 2025 · 1:01:50
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…
May 5, 2025 · 1:28:06
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…
Apr 28, 2025 · 1:12:30
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…
Apr 21, 2025 · 1:13:45
In episode 244 of the Pool Nation Podcast, Edgar, John, and Zac dive into the first of the 5 Habits of Highly Successful Pool Pros—and it's the one that most pool pros overlook:…
Apr 14, 2025 · 59:02
In episode 243 of the Pool Nation Podcast, we dive deep into the recent Pool Nation Boot Camps at Heritage Pool Supply and Raypak Headquarters in Oxnard, California. Edgar and…
Apr 7, 2025 · 1:03:03
In Episode 242 of the Pool Nation Podcast Get ready to laugh, learn, and level up in this Best of 2024 - Part 1 episode of the Pool Nation Podcast! We’re taking you on a wild…
Mar 31, 2025 · 59:28
In Episode 241 of the Pool Nation Podcast join industry veterans Edgar De Jesus, John JJ Flawless, and Zac the pool boy Nicholas on this power-packed episode of the Pool Nation…
Mar 24, 2025 · 1:16:54
Welcome to Episode 240 of the Pool Nation Live Podcast – your ultimate insider guide to the pool service and repair industry! In this action-packed episode, host Edgar De Jesus…
Mar 17, 2025 · 1:04:01
In this power-packed episode 239 of the Pool Nation Podcast, host Edgar De Jesus, along with co-hosts JJ Flawless and Zac “the Pool Boy” Nicholas, break down the ultimate…
Mar 10, 2025 · 55:46
In episode 238 of the Pool Nation Podcast , host Edgar de Jesus – along with co-host John JJ Flawless and Zac the Pool Boy – dives deep into the journey of transforming a small…
Mar 3, 2025 · 1:23:13
E-237 of the Pool Nation Podcast - Welcome to the Feb 28 Pool Nation podcast—the go-to resource for pool service, repair, and industry insights. In this extensive episode, host…
Feb 24, 2025 · 1:09:22
Episode 236 of the Pool Nation podcast—your ultimate resource for pool service, pool repair, and the latest pool industry insights. In this action-packed episode, hosts Edgar de…
Feb 17, 2025 · 1:01:44
Episode 235 of the Pool Nation Podcast - Join John JJ Flawless, Zac “Pool Boy” Nicholas, and Edgar on this action-packed episode of the Pool Nation Live Podcast as they dive deep…
Feb 10, 2025 · 1:15:13
In Episode 234 of the Pool Nation Live Podcast, hosts Edgar De Jesus and Zac dive deep into Phase Two: The Balancing Act—the crucial stage when your pool business jumps from 40…
Feb 3, 2025 · 1:11:28
In this episode 233 of the Pool Nation Podcast, hosts Edgar de Jesus, John JJ Flawless, and Zac “the pool boy” Nicholas break down the essential business phases every pool…
Jan 27, 2025 · 1:44:05
In episode 232 of the Pool Nation Podcast, Edgar, John, and Zac are joined by Bob Doan and Stan Reznick from Poolside Tech to dive deep into the future of pool automation.…
Jan 20, 2025 · 1:36:38
In episode 231 of the Pool Nation Podcast, we’re joined by special guest Bryan Chrissan as we dive deep into the power of networking and its role in helping pool professionals…
Jan 13, 2025 · 1:22:47
In this episode 230 of the Pool Nation Podcast, hosts Edgar De Jesus, John "JJ Flawless," and Zac "The Pool Boy" Nicholas explore the critical topic of customer retention and…
Jan 6, 2025 · 1:15:35
E- 229 Pool Nation Podcast. In the first Pool Nation Podcast of 2025, Edgar, John, and Zac tackle a critical question from a listener: “How can I stop chasing customers for…
Dec 30, 2024 · 40:45
In episode 228 of the Pool Nation Podcast, we wrap up 2024 with a lively discussion on personal growth, professional milestones, and our shared excitement for what lies ahead in…
Dec 23, 2024 · 1:25:02
🎙 Episode 227 of the Pool Nation Podcast we dive into what’s coming in 2025! We’re spilling the tea on upcoming Pool Nation events, introducing exciting new visionary sponsors,…
Dec 16, 2024 · 1:10:10
In episode 226 of the Pool Nation Podcast, Edgar, JJ Flawless, and Zac the Pool Boy Nicholas dive into the highly anticipated Pool Nation Business Matrix, a transformative…
Dec 9, 2024 · 1:23:14
In episode 225 of the Pool Nation Podcast, Edgar and Zac dive deep into the world of you businesses Financial Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and their importance for the…
Dec 2, 2024 · 1:28:48
In Episode 224 of the Pool Nation Podcast, we present the "Best of Pool Nation Podcast Pt. 1. We take a look back at some of the most memorable moments from past episodes. From…
Nov 25, 2024 · 1:03:20
In episode 223, Edgar, John, and Zac dive into the Pool Nation Conference and the Pool Nation Awards, recapping the incredible highlights, key moments, and memorable takeaways…
Nov 18, 2024 · 1:27:43
In episode 222 of the Pool Nation Podcast, Edgar, John, and special guests from AquaStar Pool Products—Todd Pierre, Korey Wax, and Michael Krause—talk about the exciting…
Nov 11, 2024 · 1:05:05
Episode 221 of the Pool Nation podcast this special "Best of the Pool Nation Podcast" episode, Edgar, John, and Zac share some of their favorite moments, funniest exchanges, and…
Nov 4, 2024 · 1:04:02
Episode Title: Building Bridges – The Power of Business Networking In episode 220 of the Pool Nation Podcast, Edgar, John, and Zac discuss the importance of business networking…
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