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AtlasPoolsGeneral Member

asked in Ideas & inspiration for business owners

Building your own direct mail list

Kudos to Skimmer for doing so much for the industry, not just in the product, but the webinars and other resources available. One marketing option that doesn’t seem to get much detail on is direct mail. My highest return has been in quality postcards sent to a very highly targeted, self generated list. Using software like Propstream (built for real estate investors), you can target exactly where and who you want to be talking to and create a list specific to your business. In my case, I’m looking for homes worth $850k+, with pools, in specific zip codes. You can be more precise and even draw out your target area if desired. I download that info, do some spreadsheet magic to dumb it down for Vistaprint then design a postcard and send out about 2500 pieces per mailing using Vistaprint’s inhouse mailing system. Not the cheapest way to go, but it is easy and relatively fast. Typical cost is $100 per month for Propstream (if you want to generate new lists often, otherwise buy a month then c

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16 days ago

Chlorine KingSkimmer Verified Partner

asked in Life on the road

What do you lose out of your truck the most when in transit?

For me, it’s the dang Taylor test kits. I’ve launched mine like 100 times. I keep mine in the back of my riptide. I’ll be just driving along not paying attention to this camouflaged speed bumps… hit one and launch my kit all over the road. My buddy in this video was driving me to drop off one of my trucks to be wrapped and we got to launch his too ;) I’m curious to what you guys lose out of your trucks. Is it random stuff or something that seems to be consistent?

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25 days ago

JoeNew Member

asked in Ideas & inspiration for business owners

Marketing by Pool Monopoly

Considering using Pool Monopoly. Does anyone here use them? What’s been your experience?

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1 month ago

code3pools_opsConversation Starter

asked in News, trends & training

Flooded Pools

This is our first time dealing with plodded pools after a storm. What are your best tips and recommended steps to effectively clean up flooded pools and ensure they are safe for swimming?

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1 month ago

nikiacostaTeam Skimmer

asked in News, trends & training

Salt shortages?

I’ve seen several posts in fb groups posting about salt shortages, and it looks like some folks are making a run on salt. Is this happening in your market?

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1 month ago

bradengeis6New Member

asked in Ideas & inspiration for business owners

Vaccum

What does everyone use for their vac? Riptide or Hammerhead?

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2 months ago

Happy PoolsGeneral Member

asked in Life on the road

Stubborn Yellow Algae

Hey everyone, I am dealing with a pool that has what we think is Yellow Algae. The Chlorine level was 4.5 when we got there today and all of the rest of the chemicals were within range. We have been using yellow algaecide weekly and can’t seem to get it under control. The pump has been running 10 hrs/ day and we clean the filter regularly. This pool is on the beach so I am thinking that could be part of it. Does anyone have any magic they can recommend? Thinking I might give PoolRx a try on this one…

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2 months ago

wakefieldpoolandspaRookie Member

asked in Ideas & inspiration for business owners

Best Fleet Fuel Card Recommendations

Howdy everyone! I’m shopping around for fleet fuel cards and just wanted to see if anyone had any solid recommendations in their experience.

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3 months ago

Pool Man MikeSpecialist

asked in News, trends & training

Algae and warm weather

Hi all. Curious as to what some other pool pros are doing to combat this issue especially you pool pros in warmer Climents? Right now, we are aiming for about 5ppm in all of our accounts as well as keeping chlorinators with the appropriate number of tablets however, we are still getting calls from homeowners that they are experiencing signs of algae. I’ll further add that the chemistry is all with in tolerance levels including CYA. Do you guys just use an algaecide treatment when this happens that helps cure it and keeps it at bay during the summer months? For those of you that use Pool RX how are you selling this to your customers? Do you just ask them to buy it or do you provide it? It's hard for us to mark up the cost of Pool RX when it can be purchased for less on Amazon then I can buy it from Pool Corp. I would like to implement it into our service but just want to know the best way how that is working for the consensus.

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3 months ago

nikiacostaTeam Skimmer

asked in Life on the road

tpierinnNew Member

asked in Life on the road

Repair Technicians?

I’m in the North Houston area. Is there anybody in here that can recommend or is a licensed repair technician that can help me out?

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4 months ago

Lauren BroomSkimmer Verified Partner

asked in News, trends & training

Todays CPO Class

Today I am Teaching Virtual Certified Pool Operator CPO course for 7 awesome students from the PSATC pool apprenticeship program. Our fun review game for virtual CPO with PSATCWho Wants To Be A CPO?If you want your staff to have fun while learning in a virtual format from home! Next classes in July filling Register here https://www.spacecoastpoolschool.com/100-online-cpo-class/

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5 months ago

dandecRookie Member

asked in News, trends & training

Automated skimmer/bottom cleaner

Has anyone come across an automated device that skims the top of the pool for leaves, then also dives down and cleans the bottom? There are several solar-powered devices that skim the top and do not depend on a hose or cord which is required in this situation.But the only one I saw so far is from BettaBot and I think it is a new item, and, it looks to be about $2,000.Since the customer has turnover at the house because of renters, have a vacuum that runs on the bottom but is connected to a hose is not an option. Pool is roughly 10k gal.

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5 months ago

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