Chemistry Myths That Cost Pool Pros Money (Part 1) With Natalie Hood & Eric Wall

Send us Fan MailChemistry Myths That Cost Pool Pros Money (Part 1)With Natalie Hood & Eric WallRunning a profitable pool service business isn't just about adding chlorine and hoping for the best. In Part One of this two-part conversation, Natalie Hood sits down with Eric Wall, Director of Training for The Grit Game, to tackle some of the biggest myths that continue to hold pool professionals back.Drawing on decades of experience in sales, service, construction, retail, and technical training, Eric explains why the cheapest chemical program often becomes the most expensive, why callbacks destroy profitability, and why education—not guesswork—is the key to building a successful service company.They also discuss the importance of standardized chemical programs, proper testing, customer communication, technician training, and why proactive maintenance beats reactive problem-solving every time.If you're looking to reduce callbacks, improve customer retention, and build a stronger, more profitable service operation, this episode is packed with practical advice you can put to work immediately.In This Episode Eric Wall's journey into the swimming pool industry  Why the cheapest chemicals often cost the most  The hidden cost of callbacks  Why every technician should follow the same chemical program  Better testing leads to better decisions  How customer communication builds long-term loyalty  Why proactive pool care is more profitable than reactive repairs  The myth that more chlorine fixes everything  Building healthier water instead of simply adding more chemicals  Why education is one of the most valuable investments a pool company can make Next Wednesday, Natalie and Eric return to continue busting even more common pool industry myths and share additional strategies to help pool professionals work smarter, not hard Support the showThank you so much for listening! You can find us on social media:FacebookInstagramTik TokEmail us: [email protected]