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Rudy Stankowitz: The Bat-SH*! Chronicles

The employees we love — and would be nothing without — sometimes do the dumbest stuff.

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Transitioning from Opening to In-Season Pool Care: Avoiding the Pitfalls of a Changing Environment

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Rudy Stankowitz: It's Service Pro!

The pool industry fosters a surprising blend of talents. You're not just a pool guy or gal — you're a jack-of-all-trades superhero.

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Pool Inspections for Profit

Pool inspections can be an added revenue stream or a second pool pro career.

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Rudy Stankowitz: The Poolside Zone

A glimpse into the daily rituals of an ordinary service technician.

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The Big Four: Generating Business Online

Four steps you can implement today to get your business the online traction it needs.

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Buying (and Selling) Pool Routes

How to best approach the transition period of service routes, from both ends of the deal.

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YouTube 101: Why it Matters For Your Business and How to Get Started

A beginner's guide to YouTube, a powerful marketing tool for your pool and spa business.

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Rudy Stankowitz: Shiver Me Timbers!

Pool service after a natural disaster can be daunting. Know how to begin remediation as well as what to charge customers.

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So Many New Pools...

Is service the next big growth opportunity for your pool and spa business? Industry experts weigh in on the demand for service and maintenance, including best advice for running a successful department.

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Off-Season Marketing

Learn how to stay engaged during the slower months and actively drive off-season revenue.

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Adventures in Service

As pool technicians step into a customer's backyard, they're often greeted with the unexpected. Here, we present an array of memorable encounters shared by technicians from across the industry.

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Industry Spotlight: Merchant Cost Consulting

Credit card processing fees can fly under the radar if you don’t know what to look for. Getting assistance from someone who knows the industry as well as the financial world can be helpful in many ways — and it’s only a free consultation away.

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